Chapter 1967: Giant Python of the Deep Pool

The duplicate led the Monster Beasts through the valley, and to prevent any remnants, Man Shu used Ice Power to freeze both sides of the mountain walls.

"Let's go!"

Ye Liuyun only then allowed everyone to continue on the road.

After passing through the valley, they officially entered Yellow Dragon Ridge.

"There are too many Formation traps here! Everyone be careful, line up, follow the path I took, and don't stray!"

The duplicate also reminded the group from the front.

So the group formed a line, Ye Liuyun stayed at the rear, and the duplicate led at the front.

No one spoke along the way, but in fact Ye Liuyun and the others continuously communicated through the Divine Soul Contract.

Because once they entered, all the Monster Beasts sensed the presence of the Dragon Clan.

Especially Long Nv and Lei Ming, whose senses were sharper, even able to pinpoint where the dragon qi was strongest.

Ye Liuyun consulted the map again and confirmed that the dragon qi should be coming from a dragon lair behind the ridge of Yellow Dragon Ridge.

Someone had previously scouted the place, but after sending the report, the person vanished completely.

However, Yellow Dragon Ridge consists of a winding mountain range, and reaching the dragon lair would take them several days even with a map.

Although the map already marked the dangers, Ye Liuyun and his group remained very cautious.

After all, the poisonous insects at the valley entrance had warned them.

Not all dangers may be marked.

Yellow Dragon Ridge is also home to many ferocious beasts, and they were frequently attacked along the way.

But Ye Liuyun's group always detected them early, defended in advance and counter‑killed, never being ambushed by ferocious beasts.

Thus the Profound Heaven Sect disciples had a relatively easy and safe journey.

After traveling for a day, they came upon an emerald‑colored deep pool, with an open area in front of it, perfect for a rest.

The duplicate went to inspect the pool, and Ye Liuyun told everyone to stop and rest.

He and the duplicate were responsible for watch.

Otherwise everyone's nerves would stay tense along the way, leading to fatigue.

Those beside Ye Liuyun each took a Soul Condensing Pill and rested in place.

Even while resting, they stayed in groups of three, ready for combat at any moment.

At this moment, Gong Wanting and another female disciple were curious about the pool, wanting to play at the water's edge and see if the water was drinkable.

"What are you doing?"

Ye Liuyun saw the two leave the formation and immediately asked.

"We want to see if the pool water is drinkable; maybe it has some special effect!"

Gong Wanting replied.

"There are many ferocious beasts here, yet there are no beast tracks by the pool; clearly the deep pool is problematic.

You two shouldn't take risks, otherwise we won't be able to rescue you in time!"

Ye Liuyun warned.

Gong Wanting hesitated upon hearing that, stopped insisting on going, and returned.

"It's not that exaggerated! Didn't you just check it earlier?"

"I'll go take a look and come back."

"Otherwise this expedition would be too boring, just marching all the time."

Another female disciple, however, insisted on going to see.

"Just because we went and were fine doesn't mean you're fine!"

After Ye Liuyun finished speaking, he ignored her; after all, he had already given the warning, and any danger was none of his concern.

The other female disciple, seeing Ye Liuyun ignore her, ran straight toward the pool.

"Wow! This pool water is so clear! Ice‑cold!"

She immediately took off her shoes and sat at the pool's edge to soak her feet.

"Wanting, come quickly, it's safe!"

She was still calling out to Gong Wanting.

"Forget it!"

Gong Wanting didn't go either; she thought Ye Liuyun had a point and didn't want to take the risk.

At that moment, a male disciple of the Profound Heaven Sect couldn't resist and ran over, scooped a handful of water from the pool, and tasted it.

"This water is drinkable!"

He shouted immediately.

Several other male disciples also rose, intending to look, but after a few steps, the surface of the pool splashed with a "puff" sound.

A massive python head emerged from the water and, in one bite, swallowed the male disciple whole.

"Ah!"

The female disciple let out a startled cry, wanting to run yet also to retrieve her shoes.

In that brief moment of hesitation,

the giant python's tail coiled around her waist.

Almost instantly it snapped the woman's waist bones.

The woman let out a tragic scream and fell unconscious.

The male disciple who was rushing over also retreated in terror.

The giant python opened its massive gaping maw and lunged straight at the woman.

"Swoosh, swoosh!"

Two sounds of arrows cutting through the air.

Two beams of Golden Light, one aimed at the python's eye, the other at its heart.

The arrow aimed at the eye struck directly, blasting the python's eye open.

But the arrow aimed at the heart was blocked by its scales, a muffled "boom" sounding.

Others only saw the arrow go in, not knowing whether it reached the heart.

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil saw that most of the arrows' force was blocked, and the python's heart was unharmed.

Ye Liuyun immediately charged toward the giant python.

The clone stayed with the party, continuing to harass the giant python with bow and arrow.

The python's eye ached, and it let out a roar.

Although it missed the woman, it tightened its grip, choking her until blood spurted out, likely crushing her waist completely.

Then it spewed a plume of black smoke toward Ye Liuyun, clearly poisonous gas.

It then finally bit down, splitting the female disciple in two, swallowing one half outright.

When the clone's arrows fired again, it had learned, closing its eyes and shaking its head to dodge the barrage.

Its scaled armor can be pierced at most by arrows, but they cannot wound its Physical Body.

Ye Liuyun burst from the toxic haze, having swapped his bow for the Demon Slaying Sword, and swung a slash straight into the python's mouth.

At this moment, Xiao Lanbing rushed over, freezing the pond surface with all his might, instantly forming a thick layer of ice that froze part of the python's body.

But the python's body was massive.

It flicked its tail and slammed its head, freeing its body.

"Freeze its body!"

Ye Liuyun reminded Xiao Lanbing while slashing at the python's tail.

The python originally intended to strike Ye Liuyun with its tail, but seeing Ye Liuyun raise his sword to meet it, fearing it couldn't block the blade, it slammed down onto the ground, then used the rebound to switch from a strike to a coil.

Ye Liuyun used Spatial Power to evade, then swung back, cleaving the python's tail with a slash.

At that moment, the hole Ye Liuyun had previously shot into its heart erupted with a spray of blood.

It was Black Tortoise Stealth that ambushed it, snatching its heart in one piece.

The python winced in pain, emitting a mournful howl; combined with Xiao Lanbing's ice seal, its strength was diminished.

Realizing it was outmatched, it prepared to flee.

Suddenly, Ye Liuyun unleashed Ice Power, refreezing the deep pool beneath with another layer, blocking its path.

He then chased its tail with another slash, striking the same spot as before, almost cutting the tail off.

Now it dared not use its tail to smash the ice surface again.