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After confronting each other for a while, the somewhat irritable Python flicked its tail and appeared right in front of Ren Pingsheng, its massive head crashing toward him.
Ren Pingsheng dared not confront it head-on and retreated. However, a shadow followed closely behind, forcing him to back away again. Before he could think of a countermeasure, Python was already back in front of him. Its speed was already faster than Ren Pingsheng's, and this relentless assault felt like an unending tide.
Ren Pingsheng could only passively defend himself, constantly dodging. His nerves were taut, and he was fully alert. Not only was he unable to attack, but even the slightest oversight could result in a hit.
"This won't do; I can only try high-level sword techniques to see if I can create an opportunity to escape. This creature seems tireless; if this continues, I will eventually be unable to hold on," Ren Pingsheng resolved in his heart, finally seizing an opportunity.
His figure suddenly vanished into thin air, leaving the attacking Python momentarily stunned and slowing its assault. Appearing in the shadows at a distance, Ren Pingsheng gathered golden light on his sword, his momentum surging.
"Golden Slaughter, Slash!" He shouted as he watched Python charge at him again. A beam of golden sword energy shot forth like an arrow piercing through the void. It collided with the incoming Python. At that moment, the endless sharpness erupted, surrounding them in a golden sea of sword energy.
"Hiss..." The cries of Python echoed continuously. Its tail thrashed violently, causing loud crashes.
Ren Pingsheng did not wait for the outcome; his figure flashed and disappeared. There was no trace of him nearby.
As the dust settled, Python's figure emerged. Its scales were battered and some had even shattered and fallen off. There was a one-foot-long wound on its head from which blood flowed profusely. Despite its severe injuries, it appeared not only unweakened but rather surged forward with fierce momentum.
"Hiss..." Seeing that Ren Pingsheng had long vanished, Python roared in anger. As it swung its massive tail, trees toppled and the ground cracked. After a while, it seemed to have vented its fury before finally calming down. However, at that moment, another group of people fortuitously stumbled upon them.
"Senior Brother Gu, it's just ahead. I just heard sounds of battle; judging by the commotion, it must be a top-tier demonic beast," one disciple excitedly said, pointing to the very spot where Ren Pingsheng had fought with Python.
"A top-tier demonic beast? Good! Let's go take a look; from your description of the noise, there must be more than one," Gu Yunfei immediately agreed. A top-tier demonic beast was worth a hundred points. A group of over sixty people marched forward with excitement on their faces.
They had temporarily exited the Demon Soul Valley due to the inexplicable roars of demonic beasts but later found nothing amiss during their exploration today and re-entered the valley. In just over half a month’s time, they had encountered no danger at all.
Each of the sixty or so people had accumulated over five hundred points in their Jade Tablets, achieving their minimum goal. However, many demonic beasts on the outskirts had also diminished; sometimes they wouldn’t encounter any for half a day. They gradually ventured deeper and had now reached the heart of Demon Soul Valley.
Here their gains increased; they had recently dealt with a batch of demonic beasts when some scouting disciples discovered sounds of battle and rushed over immediately.
"Look! There's an injured giant snake; it must be a top-tier demonic beast that just finished fighting." As they got closer, they spotted the wounded Python. At that moment, having just vented its anger and calmed down, Python recalled its recent injuries upon seeing creatures similar to Ren Pingsheng.
It hissed once and instantly vanished from sight. When it reappeared, it was right in front of one bronze-ranked disciple. With its mouth wide open, it swallowed that unsuspecting disciple whole.
"Ah..." The others who saw the scene of blood splattering all had terrified expressions and cried out.
"Run! This is a Level Two Demon Beast, a Level Two Demon Beast!" Gu Yunfei shouted with a trembling voice, then he dashed out like a headless fly, completely lost in direction, with only one thought in his mind: 'Escape, escape.'
The others also turned and fled like madmen. At that moment, there was no trace of the excitement from before; they were all filled with fear. A Level Two Demon Beast could easily take their lives.
"Ah... help me... help me..." A disciple who was slower to escape was struck down by Python's tail. His chest caved in, and it looked like he would not survive. Yet he still struggled, calling for help from those who had already escaped. But at that moment, no one dared to come to his aid.
If they hadn't been so greedy and ventured deep into the Valley of Demon Souls, perhaps they could have stayed safely until the mission ended. If they hadn't been so greedy and left after accumulating five hundred points, they wouldn't have lost their lives here. Greed must be tempered with caution; being greedy without strength can lead to dire consequences.
Li Yun had warned them that there might be Level Two Demon Beasts lurking deep in the Valley of Demon Souls, but as they gathered more and more rewards, they selectively forgot about it. Perhaps they held onto a lucky mindset, thinking it was unlikely they would encounter one.
But sometimes fate loves to play tricks; for it, it may just be an insignificant joke, while for many people, it is an unbearable weight.
Python engaged in a chase with these sixty or so Bronze Ranking disciples. Who could survive? Without strength, it all came down to luck.
Ren Pingsheng naturally knew nothing of this. After escaping, he hurried deeper into the valley, preparing to climb over a low hill ahead and enter the South Cloud Forest.
"Phew, high-level Xuan-class sword technique; its power is undeniable, but the consumption is truly terrifying. Just one strike drained a third of my true energy," Ren Pingsheng muttered with lingering fear.
"Hehe, that's because you're using a perfected high-level sword technique; its power is great, so the consumption is naturally high. Mastering a general high-level sword technique would reduce consumption by at least half," the Demon Emperor in his spatial ring said with a laugh.
"However, you should be grateful. Luckily your high-level sword technique is perfected; otherwise, even if you had achieved great success, you might not have been able to temporarily restrain that Python."
"Indeed, I can't deal with a Level Two Demon Beast yet. But I believe that before long, I won't fear it anymore." He smiled lightly, full of confidence.
He was now a perfected realm warrior; once he broke through to become a master warrior, with his strength, he wouldn't fear a low-level Level Two Demon Beast at all.
The journey ahead went smoothly for Ren Pingsheng. Who knew if there was another Level Two Demon Beast lurking deeper? The Demon Emperor certainly knew, but unless he was in dire straits, Ren Pingsheng preferred not to rely on him. He feared forming a dependency; what if the Demon Emperor left later? How would he cope in dangerous situations then? Would he just wait for death? Ultimately, he could only rely on himself.
Fortunately, everything went well afterward; even when encountering some demonized beasts, he simply avoided them. If he couldn't avoid them, he quickly dealt with them and moved on. After spending more than three hours, he finally reached the depths of the Valley of Demon Souls. As long as he climbed over the three-hundred-zhang mountain before him, he would reach the South Cloud Forest.
This mountain wasn't particularly steep and was easy for Ren Pingsheng to climb. He moved nimbly and landed on a tree branch before lightly jumping onto a protruding rock several yards away. For someone of his cultivation level, three hundred zhang was not particularly difficult.
In less than fifteen minutes, Ren Pingsheng stood at the mountain's peak. Looking out over the vast expanse of forest and continuous mountain ranges ahead filled him with awe.
"Nanyun Forest, this legend is a paradise for adventurers, and today I can finally experience it." He took a deep breath, feeling refreshed.
"This Nanyun Forest is a great place; there are plenty of treasures within. I've heard that there are even some ruins in the deepest part, but unfortunately, no one has been able to enter." Demon Emperor emerged from the Spatial Ring, looking at the endless scenery before him with some emotion; he had been here before as well.
"Oh, why not? Even a strong person like you can't get in?" Ren Pingsheng looked at him in surprise.
"Don't just look at me; there isn't anyone on this continent who can enter. Nanyun Forest stretches for millions of miles and ranks among the top on this continent. You can imagine how many Demon Beasts are inside. Of course, compared to the number of humans, these don't count for much. However, in the deepest part of Nanyun Forest, there is an Azure Dragon, which is the most Top Tier sacred beast. Without a Divine-Level Expert, no one would be its match."
"Wow, an Azure Dragon! This Nanyun Forest really is terrifying." He couldn't help but exclaim. This was a creature that only existed in legends; he never expected to find one in Nanyun Forest.
"That's why no one dares to enter the deepest part of Nanyun Forest. Even fewer people venture into the depths; there is more than one sacred beast inside. Even if others are slightly weaker, they are not something ordinary people can handle. There are many hidden talents on this continent, and there are many powerful experts. Even I wouldn't dare to say I could act recklessly back in my day."
"Regardless, being an Emperor-Level Expert is something many people aspire to achieve in their lifetime." Ren Pingsheng set aside his shock and said with a wry smile. This was still too far from him; what he wanted now was to break through and become a Martial Mastery expert. Then he would take it step by step; as for how far he could go, no one knew.
Although he had the heart to become strong and the spirit to face difficulties and dangers, that alone was not enough. He also needed to endure repeated tests of life and death. When you persist until the end and survive, you become strong. Otherwise, you may fall midway, leaving nothing but a dream.
"Haha, let's put those things aside for now. Since we've come to Nanyun Forest, we should explore it thoroughly. We can't let this trip be in vain!" Ren Pingsheng laughed heartily as his voice floated gently in the wind.
"Indeed, this is the best place for your Experience." Demon Emperor nodded.
"Alright, Nanyun Forest, here I come!" He shouted lightly, and his figure had already vanished from the mountaintop.
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