Throne of Gods: Divine thunder descends, and the Qilin descends upon the world!

Chapter 116 The mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole follows behind
With Lu Xi, Han Yu, Long Haochen, and Ya Ting taking turns casting light-based purification magic, the group cautiously ventured deeper into the dark swamp.

In the damp, foul-smelling air, the purification barrier formed by light magic flickered slightly, creating a relatively safe area for the team.

They had only gone less than 100 meters when the swamp suddenly began to churn violently.

A colossal shadow, as thick as a tree trunk, burst forth from the water, its gaping maw aimed straight for the moonlight!
"Thunderbolt! Lightning Strike!"

Lightning flashed in Moonlight's purple eyes, and almost simultaneously, a bolt of purple-gold lightning tore through the thick fog and struck the giant shadow with pinpoint accuracy.

Amidst the blinding flash of light, a deafening roar erupted.

"boom!"

After the dull thud of the heavy object hitting the ground, a strange, meaty aroma filled the air.

Only then did Chen Ying'er realize what had happened: "W-what happened?"

Han Yu gasped, "This is... a anaconda!"

A charred giant snake lay sprawled in the swamp, its thick body still twitching, with residual purple-gold lightning crackling between its scales.

"A anaconda? Isn't that at least a level eight magical beast?" Wang Yuanyuan asked in surprise.

"Yes, a serpent equivalent to a seventh-tier human was actually defeated by the captain with a casual move." Lu Xi's voice was filled with disbelief. "Just how strong has the captain become?"

“It’s not that the captain has become so much stronger,” Long Haochen said with a deep gaze. “You should ask whether the captain has ever used his full strength!”

Yuehui smiled slightly but did not answer.

The Thousand-Mechanism Umbrella in his hand transformed into a golden spear, the tip of which precisely pierced through the charred scales of the serpent.

A lustrous inner core and a dark green snake gall were deftly picked out.

The anaconda's massive body lay abandoned in the swamp, left to be submerged by the murky water. Though this beast was ferocious, only its inner core and gallbladder were truly precious—the inner core could strengthen the body's foundation and enhance external spiritual power; the gallbladder, on the other hand, could increase resistance to poison.

Since the anaconda itself is non-venomous, the value of the remaining parts is limited.

"Keep moving forward." Yuehui handed the emerald green inner core to Chen Ying'er. "Ying'er, take this. With it, the surrounding swamp gas won't be able to harm us."

"Yes, Commander! No problem, Commander!" Chen Ying'er happily accepted the inner core and carefully held it in her palm.

The inner core emitted a soft green light in her palm, and the surrounding poisonous mist actually began to dissipate.

……

After struggling for more than ten miles through the dark swamp and enduring dozens of attacks from magical beasts, McDull in Chen Ying'er's arms suddenly perked up its ears, its short nose twitched incessantly, and its black bean-like eyes suddenly shone brightly.

"Hmph~ Hmph!" McDull rubbed excitedly against Chen Ying'er's chest, making rapid humming sounds.

"Captain!" Chen Ying'er excitedly turned to Moonlight, "McDull says it smells treasure!"

"Real Dudu or fake Dudu?" Lu Xi raised an eyebrow in skepticism. "Then why didn't we see it perform in Dream Paradise and the Dwarf's Secret Realm?"

"Hmph!" Chen Ying'er stomped her foot angrily, "That's because those two places are protected by a barrier! My McDull's treasure-hunting ability is top-notch!"

“Yes, yes, yes,” Lu Xi shrugged, “Just like you, we’re the ‘fattest’ one.”

"You!" Chen Ying'er's face flushed red, and she picked up McDull as if to smash it.

"Alright," Moonlight interrupted at the opportune moment, a glint of light flashing in her purple eyes, "Sakura, did McDull really sense it?"

Seeing Chen Ying'er nod vigorously, Yuehui's lips curled up slightly: "It seems to be what the Snake Demon God is looking for. McDull, lead the way!"

……

Guided by McDull, the group arrived at an unusual area.

A colossal, pitch-black pillar, five meters in diameter, stood tall in the center of the swamp, its shaft plunging directly into the murky mud. Thick, almost tangible, dark magic surged ceaselessly around the pillar, dispelling the poisonous mist within a radius of several thousand meters.

On the pillar, a huge figure with a human head and a snake body can be vaguely seen coiling and swirling.

"It's the Serpent Demon Pillar!" Long Haochen exclaimed in a low voice.

Everyone immediately held their breath and quickly concealed themselves.

"Commander, shall we approach?" Wang Yuanyuan asked in a low voice, the Giant Spirit God's Shield and Giant Spirit God's Hammer already quietly appearing in his hands.

Moonlight shook her head slightly: "Andumari even brought the Demon God Pillar itself, which means his opponent is at least of the same level."

A sharp glint flashed in his purple eyes. "It's very likely a level ten magical beast. Getting close now will only cause both sides to turn their attention to each other."

"Then we..." Han Yu had just begun to speak.

"Reap the benefits without lifting a finger!"

Moonlight's eyes suddenly lit up, the faint light of [Eagle Eye Technique] flowing in her pupils, taking in the battle situation in the distance.

In the center of the battlefield, hundreds of strong serpent demon warriors were launching a frenzied attack.

Most of them wielded poisoned spears, while a few held staffs. Their snake tails swam rapidly through the mud as they launched a fierce attack on the anaconda swarm ahead.

Confronting them were dozens of giant anacondas as thick as water buckets, as well as various swamp monsters under their control.

The battle was exceptionally fierce—the snake demon with its severed tail writhed in agony in the mud, and the torn remains of the anaconda floated on the blood.

Strangely, both sides maintained a tacit restraint.

The reason is obvious: the strongest on both sides have not yet made a move.

Beneath the Serpent Demon Pillar, a five-meter-tall serpent demon stands proudly.

Its thick snake tail supported its majestic body covered with red and blue patterns, its heterochromatic eyes flashed with a fierce light, and it held a snake-shaped spear in each hand, locking onto the anaconda in the distance.

What's even more chilling are the four female snake demons beside it.

Their petite figures, less than two meters tall, contrasted eerily with their stunningly beautiful upper bodies. Their long, thin snake tails swayed like ribbons, and their heads were covered with writhing venomous snakes instead of hair. Their tightly closed eyes were covered with pale mucous membranes, making them appear like four living statues, exuding a chilling aura.

Opposite the army of serpent demons, a swarm of anacondas surrounded their king.

A giant serpent, its entire body a vibrant green like jade, had three dazzling golden stripes entwined around its slender form.

The portion of the snake protruding from the swamp alone is over ten meters long, and its towering head exudes a regal aura.

However, whenever it glanced at the demonic pillar behind Andumari, a hint of apprehension would flash in its vertical pupils.

This is the true ruler of the Dark Swamp, a level 10 magical beast—the King of the Anaconda!
"Why haven't they started fighting yet?"

Moonlight used [Eagle Eye Technique] to keep a close eye on the two opposing sides, her brows furrowed slightly.

The King of the Anacondas, as a level 10 magical beast, is as strong as a level 9 human; while Andumari, although only at the peak of level 8, possesses the trump card of the Demon God Pillar.

Once the Demon God Transformation is activated, one can break through to the ninth-tier combat power in a short period of time.

At that time, both sides will inevitably suffer heavy losses.

Regardless of who wins or loses in the end, it's an excellent opportunity for him!

In particular, if Andumali were to use his Demon God transformation, he would inevitably fall into a period of weakness after the battle. At that time, dealing with an eighth-order Demon God who had lost the support of the Demon God Pillar would be a piece of cake.

What excites Moonbeam even more is the inner core of the King of the Serpents—a rare treasure that can enable a peak eighth-tier expert to break through to the ninth tier!
He wouldn't let such an opportunity slip by easily.
(End of this chapter)