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Chapter 598 Triggering Options: The Ancient Teng Snake's Shocking Change!

There was no joy in their hearts, only a chill creeping up their spines.

Those golden eyes held no warmth, only an unfathomable, icy coldness.

The black python fell silent, looking down at the crowd with the gaze of someone about to die.

[Yue Yunqing raised her head and asked, "Your Highness Danling, what exactly is this supreme opportunity?"]

The black python laughed, "The fact that you were able to see me is itself an unparalleled opportunity."

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces grew even paler, and a thick sense of foreboding enveloped the surroundings, making it hard to breathe.

You gaze at the ancient golden tree, at the black python coiled atop its canopy, the white python still gnawing at its roots beneath, and the nearly empty, baby-shaped fruit.

Everything silently speaks of something eerie and dangerous.

The decision is yours!

1. At this point, strike and kill the white snake. (Hint: This may result in a certain death.)
2. Wait and remain still at this point. (Hint: This could lead to a situation where you have no chance of survival.)
3. Warn everyone, then take action immediately. (Hint: There may be danger.)
4. Remind everyone to wait for changes to occur. (Hint: This may be beneficial for the future.)
5. Predict the next possible scenario. (0/2)

6. Participate personally. (0/3)

The great cauldron roared, and a burst of brilliant light erupted forth. The ancient characters on the cauldron flowed in the light, finally settling into a still image.

Yu Ke stared at the options above; this was the first time Zhou Jing had triggered a choice in many years.

The last time a similar situation occurred was when the State of Chen encountered the "Demon Lord of the Common People" and the "Ancestor of the Imperial Capital".

This is the first time it has appeared since entering the "Heavenly Emperor's Treasury".

Faced with the enigmatic young son of the Heavenly Emperor, Danling, he knew he had to be extremely cautious.

Yu Ke also had doubts.

Not only does the legend of the Heavenly Emperor reside within the Kunxu Cauldron, but the myth that the Heavenly Emperor's methods are the origin of all laws also circulates in this world.

Even the "Ten Heroes of Ascension" who appeared in the world of celestial beings reincarnated are the same as those in this world.

It seems that a connection is gradually forming between the two worlds in his third life.

Yu Ke regained his composure, looked at the six options, and made his choice.

4. Remind everyone to wait and see how things develop. (Hint: This may be beneficial in the future.)
You've made your decision; your eyes suddenly clear, without the slightest hesitation.

Just as everyone's expressions varied and their thoughts were in turmoil, a voice suddenly rang out—

"The white python... is almost finished eating."

Before the words were even finished, Yue Yunqing of the Supreme Dharma Sect had already made her move. With a light flick of her wrist, a streak of azure, glass-like light shot through the air, heading straight for the white python!

Almost simultaneously, a sea of ​​blood surged behind Li Luosheng, and countless rays of blood-red light roared out, enveloping the white python like a net from heaven.

A streak of sword light flashed, shooting straight into the sky and piercing the black python in the treetop!

In the blink of an eye—

[Qi Ling and Sun Miao of Fangcun Mountain also attacked simultaneously, not targeting the white python, but instead, like Yao Xia, confronting the black python!]

In an instant, everyone attacked, their spiritual energy flashing, and killing intent rising everywhere.

From the moment Black Python uttered his last words, the breakdown of your negotiations was already inevitable.

This Danling, who claims to be the youngest son of the Heavenly Emperor, will never let any of you go.

[Fu Dongcheng noticed that the words had come from Zhou Jing's mouth, and in an instant, everyone realized what was happening.]

From the moment they entered this place, they were intimidated by the black python's imposing presence and words, and momentarily overlooked the white python still gnawing at the tree beneath them.

[Thanks to your reminder, everyone present is intelligent.]

[As a woman, Yue Yunqing was even more decisive and immediately took the initiative to strike!]

The black python perched high in the treetop, indifferently surveying the onslaught, seemingly unconcerned.

Its massive serpentine head swayed gently, emitting a low, guttural sound: "Unfortunately... it's too late."

"But that's enough to deal with you all! It wasn't for nothing that I wasted so much breath."

The black python seemed to be sending a message to the white python, which suddenly stopped eating.

[He was just one small piece of the golden fruit short of being swallowed when he was suddenly knocked away by Yue Yunqing and the others' attack.]

The remaining fruit fell from the snake's mouth, vanishing without a trace the moment it touched the ground.

[Upon seeing this, you will understand that according to the Daoist canon, "The Emperor's Tree falls when it encounters metal, enters the earth when it encounters soil, melts when it encounters fire, and is destroyed when it encounters the Five Elements." Now it seems this is indeed true.]

Faced with the onslaught, the black python slithered its divine body and suddenly disappeared behind the thick trunk of the ancient golden tree.

Before any spells could even touch the Emperor Tree, they dissipated and vanished into nothingness in the void, like mud sinking into the sea.

Seeing this, everyone immediately changed their attack, focusing their assault on the white python that had been knocked away and was now bleeding profusely from its wounds.

However, at this moment, the white python's previously damaged body began to heal rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, and its blood gradually began to glow with a golden luster.

[“Hiss—Sizzle—!”]

A strange roar erupted from the white python's gaping maw, like an invisible tidal wave, shoving everyone away like raindrops hitting lotus leaves!

Everyone stopped in their tracks, tensing up and on high alert.

Qi Ling looked at the white python, only to see it writhing in agony, its body twisting wildly and emitting mournful howls, as if it were enduring some kind of extreme pain.

The black python swam leisurely among the treetops, saying calmly, "To eradicate the evil roots of your clan... one must first endure excruciating pain."

As you observed the white python's transformation, a thought seemed to dawn on you, and your brow furrowed involuntarily.

[Another thunderous roar erupted, and a pair of wings as thin as cicada wings suddenly unfurled from the white python's back, amidst swirling and billowing mist.]

The cicada wings gradually grew fuller and thicker, and with each inch they grew, the white python's pain intensified. It frantically rammed its head against the ancient golden tree, trying to alleviate the torment, and its aura grew increasingly heavy.

[His cultivation level was originally only at the early stage of the Dragon Court realm, but now it has broken through to the middle stage and is still climbing!]

The group launched another attack, but the spells melted silently from their reach, like ice and snow meeting the sun.

A bloodthirsty glint appeared in Li Luosheng's eyes as he roared, "How should we deal with this!"

[Your group is in a dilemma, unable to escape or get close to the black and white pythons hiding under the Emperor Tree.]

After the white python devoured the fruit of the Divine Tree of the Imperial House, not only did its cultivation level rise again, but an ancient power seemed to be awakening within its bloodline, beginning a true return to its ancestral origins.

Fu Dongcheng said in a deep voice, "This white python already possesses some of the bloodline of the ancient true spirit Teng Snake. After consuming the Emperor's House Fruit, it is now fully awakening."

"The world only knows of the Teng Snake's ability to ride the mist and overturn rivers and seas, but few know that this lineage of true spirits... is even more skilled in controlling fire."

Sun Miao and the others focused their senses and, sure enough, in addition to the pervasive mist, the surrounding temperature was gradually rising, and a sweltering heat filled the air, making them restless and uneasy.

The black python chuckled and said, "The people of this lower clan do have some knowledge."

"This foolish creature does indeed possess some bloodline of the Tengshe clan. The Tengshe was the beloved pet of the one who ascended to heaven in the past."

"And that one, tracing back to the source, is the ancestor of water magic, the common ruler of the rivers, lakes, and seas of the Three Realms. Originally, Tengshe was a true spirit of fire, but after listening to that one's teachings for a long time, he became famous for his water magic."

[“You lot, don't bother trying!”] [“Prepare...to die.”]

At this moment, Ji Heng of Fangcun Mountain suddenly turned deathly pale, clutched his head in his hands, his eyes were bloodshot, and his magical power fluctuated violently, almost to the point of losing control.

Ziwei, who was standing nearby, immediately noticed and asked anxiously, "Senior Brother Ji, what's wrong?"

Sun Miao rushed forward and channeled his magic power towards Ji Heng's Dao Embryo Dragon Gate. Ji Heng's body trembled, and a sliver of clarity finally returned to his eyes, but he collapsed to the ground, paralyzed.

[Yuan Shujian and the others realized that Ji Heng of Qi Yun Peak had been momentarily distracted, his mind caught off guard, and in his extreme tension, he had suffered a qi deviation, his magical power surging back into his internal organs and disturbing his primordial spirit, making it difficult for him to recover in the short term.]

Sun Miao offered no words of comfort; instead, a barely perceptible hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

[A moment later—]

The white python stopped its shrill roars and gradually returned to a calm demeanor, its head shaking.

The mist that shrouded it slowly dissipated, revealing its current form: its entire body was as white as snow, yet faintly swirled with crimson flame patterns, exuding a strange beauty amidst its eerie appearance.

Its once thin, cicada-wing-like wings have transformed into a pair of solid, fleshy wings covered in scales.

A pair of ferocious horns suddenly sprouted from the snake's head, and its aura had risen to the late stage of the Dragon Court realm, emanating a chilling pressure.

The white python did not look at you, but instead looked up at the black python in the treetop.

[In the white snake's eyes, there was a gaze that was almost one of compassion, as well as another complex emotion that was difficult to describe.]

The black python, upon seeing this, flew into a rage: "Foolish creature! Lowly inferior race!"

After a moment, it calmed down, its tone softening: "Go... kill them all."

Without hesitation, the white python swam out of the protection of the Emperor Tree, its golden snake eyes coldly sweeping over the crowd.

Everyone immediately tensed up, as if facing a formidable enemy.

This demon, whose bloodline is infinitely close to that of the True Spirit Serpent, has a realm that completely surpasses that of everyone else.

The black python coiled in the treetop, like a ruler surveying its territory.

It spoke slowly, its voice utterly calm: "The last survivor... you are bestowed with unparalleled fortune. To become my vessel is the highest destiny."

The expressions on everyone's faces changed drastically; they now understood what was about to happen.

[Yue Yunqing's clear, cold voice rang out, "Everyone, in this life-or-death situation, we must first join forces to kill this python!"]

"Fellow Daoist Li, Sword Master, Fellow Daoist Sun Miao, this is our last chance. If we hold back any longer, we will all perish here!"

Before she could finish speaking, she was enveloped in a dazzling blue light, her aura imposing. Her cultivation had broken through once more, reaching the peak of the mid-stage of the Dragon Court Realm!

A shimmering light appeared between her brows, like a sparkling crystal.

Her voice remained clear and cold: "Thanks to Master's favor, Yunqing possesses a drop of 'Void Tear.' Everyone, focus all your efforts on attacking the white python. I will try to open a passage to escape."

Without hesitation, Yao Xia unleashed his aura, also reaching the mid-stage of the Dragon Court realm.

The flying sword in his hand spun and multiplied, instantly transforming into tens of thousands of sword shadows, arrayed like a swarm of bees, forming a profound sword formation.

The disciples of the Longquan Sword Sect also channeled their magical power, joining Yao Xia in forming a sword formation, their sword energy soaring into the sky!

[Li Luosheng, however, appeared unusually ferocious. A flash of bloodlust appeared in his eyes as he stood before a disciple of the Blood Sea Demon Sect, his five fingers hooking around the disciple's crown—the disciple, caught off guard, died instantly and was thrown into the churning sea of ​​blood behind him!]

The other disciples of the Blood Sea Demon Sect showed no surprise whatsoever, as if it were commonplace, their gazes indifferent.

[Not satisfied, Li Luosheng struck again, killing another disciple and throwing him into the sea of ​​blood.]

He rapidly formed hand seals and chanted a profound and obscure incantation.

The sea of ​​blood churned more violently, and shrouded in crimson light, a vajra, radiating divine brilliance, slowly emerged.

Sun Miao and the others immediately recognized it as one of the two forbidden magical treasures of the Blood Sea Demon Sect: the Netherworld Vajra Pestle!

[It is a supreme treasure of the demonic path, yet it exudes the compassionate spirit of Buddhism and Taoism.]

[It is not the true manifestation of a supreme treasure, but rather a phantom summoned through a blood sacrifice, representing a portion of its power.]

Sun Miao's aura surged, revealing him to have also entered the mid-stage of the Dragon Court realm, in no way inferior to the other three.

What was unexpected was—

Qi Ling's cultivation also broke through again, leaping to the mid-stage of the Dragon Court realm. Behind him, a blazing fire phoenix appeared, circling and crying out, creating a scorching fire domain!

[Ziwei, Xie Mosheng, and Yuan Shujian also experienced a surge of magical power, breaking through their bottlenecks and simultaneously reaching the early, perfect stage of the Dragon Court realm!]

This sudden turn of events drew the attention of the Supreme Dharma Sect, the Blood Sea Demon Sect, and all three factions!

No one expected that Fangcun Mountain would have two mid-stage Dragon Court cultivators and three early-stage Dragon Court cultivators!

Its profound foundation makes it the most secretive of the four schools.

[But Fangcun Mountain...wasn't it already at the bottom of the righteous path, utterly declining?]

If the situation hadn't been so dire, Fu Dongcheng would have been almost unable to conceal his astonishment.

Fu Dongcheng quickly glanced at Zhou Jing beside him and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, his junior brother Zhou's cultivation hadn't advanced by the same leap.

Otherwise, his Dao heart would truly collapse!

The black python, however, allowed everyone to gather their strength and prepare, seemingly having no intention of immediately ordering the white python to attack.

It suddenly chuckled softly, as if mocking itself: "I never imagined... that after being silent here for so long, even my methods would become so sluggish."

"Even when facing mayflies and ants... we should give it our all."

The black python turned its gaze to the white python, its voice turning cold: "Let's end all of this."

Suddenly—

The white python roared to the sky, unleashing a torrent of white mist that surged forth, carrying within it terrifying, invisible flames that scorched the soul and corroded the bones!

The world fell silent instantly; all things were put to silence!

Only the ancient, majestic golden tree remains standing, its trunk shimmering with an unchanging, seven-colored glow.

Everyone around them collapsed to the ground, unconscious and disoriented; not one of them could stand.

The white python slowly exhaled a wisp of pale flame, and its surging aura gradually subsided.

In that very instant—

A branch of the Imperial Tree suddenly pierced through its body!

The white python turned around in disbelief, only to be met with a pair of calm, almost cold, golden snake eyes.

The black python's deep voice slowly rose: "Do not... blame me."

The white python met those golden snake eyes, and its initially trembling gaze gradually calmed down.

It offered no resistance, allowing the golden branches to pierce its body.

(End of this chapter)