Beichen Sword Sect's Headmaster's Secret Records

Chapter 371 Human-Faced Python

They crept along the mountain path and arrived deep in the elm forest. From afar, they saw the old elm tree and found the monster that had blocked their way.

There was only one giant, spotted python, dozens of feet long, with a head as big as an ox, a body as thick as a cylinder, and a back as thick as a highway. Besides the ferocious and terrifying markings resembling a human face, its body was covered with numerous wounds from sword cuts and burns, stained with blood, clearly indicating that it had been seriously injured not long ago. Moreover, there were two huge holes in the snake's head, from which blood gushed out, clearly indicating that its eyes had been blinded.

At this moment, the python spirit was spewing out black mist and demonic smoke, completely obscuring the forest, like a black veil covering its head, obscuring the sun, moon, and stars. Meanwhile, it tightly coiled its body around the large elm tree, rubbing against the bark. Its snake scales scraped and pulverized the bark and branches, squeezing out sap to rub all over its body—clearly using the elm tree's spiritual essence to heal its wounds and relieve pain.

The village chief gave a signal, and everyone lowered their voices and crouched down in the bushes to discuss the matter.

"It seems this python spirit is injured and has come for treatment. Look at its body covered in fresh sores, the scabs haven't healed yet, it must have been beaten recently."

“A few days ago, there was indeed thunder and lightning in the east, with colorful lights. Many mountain people were fighting in the sky. This demon should also be in trouble.”

"It seems it's just healing its wounds and has no intention of clashing with us, so perhaps..."

"Don't be silly! What good stuff could a fairy possibly have! If it really gets healed and then wants something to eat when it's hungry, are you going to invite it to the village for a feast?"

"Indeed, now that we are in seclusion, it is our duty to guard the mountains and protect the forests. How can we allow these demons to defile the things in the mountains!"
Besides, if Yulin is gone, what use will Yuqian Village be?

"It's blind...strike while the iron is hot! Take its life!"

"Yes! It's so big, it might already have formed a demon core! Its whole body is a treasure!"

"Alright! Cramp out! Skin it! Cut the meat!"

The villagers reached a consensus in a few words, and then all looked at Huangfuyi.

Huangfu Yi observed the terrain, thought for a moment,
"This monster is too big, with thick scales and strong bones, and is incredibly strong. Even when it is injured and blind, it is still not something an ordinary person can handle."

Why don't you divide into two teams, use bows and crossbows to shoot its wounds, and use spears and forks to harass it, so that it can't defend itself from both ends and exhaust its energy?

Then I saw my chance, drew my sword and struck at his vital point; I should be able to kill him.

"That's certainly a solution," the village chief advised hesitantly.

"Young hero, you are injured. Perhaps I should..."

"No need. I have the highest cultivation and the sharpest sword, so it's my turn."

Huangfu Yi glanced at everyone, his gaze intense.

"Born into chaotic times, we are not in control of our own destiny. In this joint effort to eliminate the demon, we all face the same risks."

I urge everyone to do your best!

The villagers nodded solemnly, clasped their hands in a fist salute, and then, led by the village chief, silently split into two teams to flank the village from both the front and rear.

Huangfu Yi squatted alone in the grass, his eyes fixed on the snake demon's vital spot. He hissed and breathed slowly, adjusting his muscles and gradually activating his powerful fist technique, searching for a route to attack later.

With the Soaring Sword in hand and the Eighteenfold Divine Fist at his side, slaying this monster should not be difficult. As long as he targets its vital points and unleashes the Jade Light Dragon-Slaying Technique, a clean and swift strike will sever its spine…

"Why bother."

Suddenly a voice came from behind his neck, so close that it seemed to resound out of nowhere, striking Huangfu Yi's heart like a blow, startling him so much that he jumped up like a cat with its fur standing on end.

It is said to be 'almost' because at that moment, Huangfu Yi was unable to move.

Although Huangfu Yi reacted instinctively, trying to leap up and slash backward with his flying sword, he found that all his muscles were stiff and completely unresponsive, as if his entire body was gripped by extreme fear, to the point of rejecting his brain's commands.

However, Huangfu Yi regained his senses in the blink of an eye.

No, that's not right. The current situation is different from the kind of fear I've experienced before, where I couldn't even breathe or continue thinking.

At least he could still breathe and think; he wasn't far from being in a hopeless situation where he had given up on life and was simply waiting to die. So it must have been some kind of power, technique, or incantation that temporarily blocked his brain's commands to his body, freezing his muscles in place.

But the sword energy cannot be fixed!

Yingxiang, Tianding, Jugu, Jianyu, Binao, Quchi, Shangyang!

Sword shattered!

"Buzz!"

A burst of golden light shot out! The soaring sword rang out with a resounding clang!

With all his life's work concentrated, Yangming broke through the key points of the Yangming meridian in his right arm and temporarily regained control of it!

As the sword spine slid along, the mirror-like blade immediately reflected the ghostly figures standing behind Huangfu Yi, their faces and bodies shrouded in a black veil and enveloped by smoke and demonic winds.

"From Mount Jiuyin..."

As if sensing the boy's gaze, the ghostly figure slowly turned its head, its eyes shining with a dazzling red light, meeting Huangfu Yi's gaze through the bright sword blade.

"They have been protected by the mountain people for generations, enjoying a hundred years of peace. This calamity is their destiny. Why must you meddle in their affairs..."

"upbraid!"

Unable to speak, Huangfu Yi roared angrily, channeling his true qi to fill his meridians and desperately trying to regain control of his body. He slowly stood up, then suddenly swung his sword, a flash of golden light, and slashed backward!

"call!"

However, his sword strike missed its mark, creating a gust of wind. There was no ghostly figure behind him, and thick smoke and fog enveloped him, quickly shrouding Huangfu Yi in a dense fog so thick that he couldn't see his hand in front of his face, let alone the giant python, or even the elm trees around him.

However, the ghostly figure was still nearby. Through the reflection of the sword blade, one could see the red light shooting from the ghostly figure's eyes, appearing and disappearing in the thick fog.

"Hush...huh..."

Huangfu Yi was no longer able to fully control his body muscles. He could only control his true qi to fill his meridians and forcibly mobilize his hands and feet. He turned around, panting heavily, and confronted the invisible ghostly figure in the thick fog with his sword, desperately searching for the other party's trace.

"It can still resist... Its skill is quite profound... This sword energy is also quite interesting... It's neither Divine Qi nor Crimson Fiend... It doesn't seem to belong to the Five Qi and Nine Luminaries... A refined variant of sword energy... It seems the Sword Sect has indeed passed down quite a few good things..."

However, the voice came from behind again, elusive and sometimes seemed to be far away, and sometimes so close that it seemed to be coming from right under one's scalp.

"Zhi!"

Huangfu Yi, listening to the sound and discerning the location, suddenly released his sword. The flying sword soared into the air, flashing with dazzling golden light as it swirled in the thick fog, like a golden roc spreading its wings and soaring among the dark clouds. With a whoosh, the sword energy formed a fierce aura, tearing through the smoke and fog, chasing after the ethereal and invisible soul sound, the sword whistling and the golden sound resonating in the thick fog.

"A fine flying sword... It's a pity your current skill level is too low... You're not ready to master swordsmanship yet... How long can your power last..."

The sounds came from all directions, and ghostly figures flashed in and out of the thick fog. Although the flying sword struggled to cut through the fog, striking the enemy and slashing at the shadows, the ghostly sounds were still endless, neither increasing nor decreasing. The smoke and clouds that had been cut by the sword light also gathered in an instant, showing no sign of dissipating.

However, it seems that the other party is not attacking him. Even though his movements are hindered, it is the best time to stab him in the back... I see!
"Zhi!"

Huangfu Yi suddenly raised his flying sword, held it in his hand, used the sword light to observe the surrounding terrain, and then turned and rushed towards the giant snake!
"Wow!"

Suddenly, a cold wind howled! A figure suddenly pounced from behind! A palm strike aimed at Huangfu Yi's back!

Suddenly, the sword light burst forth, flashing like a lightsaber!
However, Huangfu Yi ignored it and let the ghostly figure strike him with a palm, rushing towards the wild spirit with his head covered!

"boom!"

The palm struck! Huangfu Yi felt a splitting headache! It was as if someone was stabbing his skull with an awl!
That makes sense! Logically speaking, this palm strike should have been incredibly powerful, enough to shatter his heart meridian! But he's still alive!

Therefore, it is the Primordial Spirit Technique!
It's all fake! It's an illusion!
"what!!"

Huangfu Yi roared and swung his sword wildly forward, cleaving through the smoke and mist, charging straight towards the giant serpent!
"Bang bang bang!" The ghostly figure pounced forward! Bang bang, bang, bang! It was like a sledgehammer being swung at his head, each blow making him see stars and feel excruciating pain!

But it's no use, no use, no use!

Charge forward! Charge forward! Charge forward!

They charged through the thick smoke! Through the fog! Charging towards the python monster! They rushed up the python's spine, the gleaming sword light illuminating a bulging, red-eyed, terrified human face on the python's back!

"What! What! A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator! How could he possibly break my spell!"

Because it's nothing at all!
Because I'm already used to it!

Honestly, they're worlds apart!

"Compared to that Blood Demon, your primordial spirit technique is far too weak!!"

Swing the sword! Slash—!
A sword is hurled! The sword flashes through the air!

The python monster desperately dodged! But the sword light abruptly changed direction in mid-air! The sword fell! Piercing open the eyes of the human face!
"what--!"

"Wow!!"

Amidst screams! Facing the blinding light, Huangfu Yi suddenly opened his eyes!

In an instant, he was back in the same spot! Holding a flying sword, he lay prone under the elm trees!

No! It has never moved!

At that moment, the sword in his hand shone brightly! It flashed through the air! It was as if a blinding curtain had been suddenly drawn back, revealing the dazzling sword light! Like the rising sun! Like the blossoming of daylight!

Along with the blinding light bursting into their eyes came a piercing pain in their foreheads, the roars of a monstrous python struggling and thrashing about in the dense forest, and the dying cries of the surrounding villagers and hunters!

Yes, while Huangfuyi was being besieged by that evil spirit cultivator using illusionary tricks and bewitching magic, the two groups of villagers had already been fighting the python monster for a long time!
No, it was less a fierce battle and more a brutal massacre!

Clearly, although the snake demon was seriously injured, it had the help of cultivators by its side and had already noticed them entering the formation beforehand, so it took the initiative to launch a surprise attack!
At this moment, a group of people were the first to be swept away by the snake's tail, and those who were killed or wounded coughed up blood and lay scattered on the ground! Several more had already been swallowed alive by the python monster and died in its belly!

The remaining team could only barely hold on, having exhausted all their bows and crossbows, and their hunting dogs were dead everywhere! They were on the verge of collapse! Suddenly, the python began to writhe! As if struck by a severe blow, its eyes gushed black blood, and it screamed in agony!
"Make your move! Make your move now!"

"Why aren't you making a move?!"

Amidst the deafening roars and thrashing of the python and the desperate screams of the crowd, Huangfu Yi suddenly stood up and leaped out!

"Eighteen Fist Techniques!"

"boom!"

Like a thunderous explosion or a deafening earthquake! A powerful crossbow bolt, fully charged, was fired! Amidst the sonic boom, the ground, propelled by the force of the powerful fist, was blasted into a massive crater!
Huangfu Yi broke the sound barrier and leaped into the air! Enveloped in a ball of burning golden light, he soared high into the sky! His flying sword soared into the air! He plunged the sword into the python's scales! The tip of the sword went straight into its spine!
But it's not over yet!

"Yangming Da Kui Yin Jing Tai Chi Ten Thousand Ghosts Subdued Flying Qi Inhale!!!"

Keep going! Keep going! Keep going!

Huangfu Yi roared in fury! He pulled on the hilt of his sword and climbed up the python's spine!

Crack! Crack! Crack! Slash! Slash! Slice! Slice! Slice! The sword cuts through iron like mud! A foul-smelling, howling wind of blood rises up!
Slicing through skin and armor! Splitting spines and severing scales!

Ride on the python's back and charge straight up! Rush straight up to the seven inches above the vital spot where the vengeful spirit resides!

"Yaoguang - Dragon-Slaying Sword!"

"Shh!"

Yangming Jinyao! Blazing Fire and Wind! Flames burst forth!

A sword rang out, cleaving through scales and spine in one strike! A single stroke severed it in two! It cleaved the snake's body!

Then Huangfu Yi saw it!

Hidden deep within the demon core in the python's heart was a humanoid fetus, like a parasite, sucking the demon's blood essence!
The method of military disintegration!

"die!"

It came crashing down from mid-air! A single sword strike severed the head!
"Gah——!"

The infant's head was sliced ​​off by the sword's light! It screamed in agony! Its body, however, was helpless, desperately trying to grab the rolling head!

The piercing shriek spread out like a shockwave! Half of the surviving villagers were knocked unconscious on the spot! The rest covered their ears and howled as they fell to the ground! Huangfu Yi was the first to be hit, blood gushing from his mouth, nose, and all the wounds all over his body!
But it doesn't matter! I'm used to this mere spiritual energy impact!
"die!!"

With a swift sword strike, Huangfu Yi gave chase! A flash of Yao Guang's sword light! The infant's head was struck again mid-air! Instantly cleaved in two! A violent death!

"Gah——!"

"Pfft!"

Amidst shrill screams and agony, the python's body crashed to the ground, sending up a spray of blood and dust! Its belly, dozens of feet long, was ripped open, and countless pieces of blood, organs, intestines, and corpses burst forth from the wound created by the sword light, flowing across the ground like a mudslide!

"call……"

Watching the infant die completely under the sword, turning into specks of light and dissipating into the air, Huangfu Yi, who was kneeling on the ground with his sword in hand and covered in blood, breathed a sigh of relief. He raised his rock-heavy arm and wiped the blood off his face.

Won……

"You bastard! Why did you wait until now!"

However, the surrounding villagers suddenly became enraged and began shouting and yelling at Huangfu Yi, before attacking him.

"If you had acted sooner, the village chief wouldn't have died!"

What? That old man... is he dead?

Huangfu Yi was momentarily lost in thought and subconsciously wanted to check on the dead on the ground. However, the villagers around him, who were in a bloodthirsty frenzy, raised their knives, forks, bows and crossbows, and even threw short spears at him.

"Damn it! We called you so many times and you didn't even lift a finger! Are you using us as bait?!"

"I killed this monster with a single sword strike, and it just stood by and watched us die!"

"They're planning to wait until we're all dead so they can keep all the demon cores for themselves!"

"Get out! Get out! We risked our lives for this demon core! We risked our lives for it!"

Huangfu Yi simply straightened his back, glanced coldly at the group of villagers, said nothing, stabbed the snake core on the ground with his sword, held it up in his hand, and pointed it at the crowd.

The crimson-clad youth, holding a blood-dripping sword, stared intently at the people before him with his dark eyes, until their curses gradually subsided, their hot blood cooled, and until none of them dared to step forward again.

Only after confirming with his own eyes that no one dared to take his sword did he swallow the snake pill in front of everyone, then pick up his sword, strode through the blood and gore, across the mountain of corpses and the swamp of blood, and leave the elm forest under the watchful eyes of those filled with resentment and jealousy.

It's ok.

In this world, it's inherently harder to be a good person.

(End of this chapter)