The villainous bosses from their past lives have all been reborn.

The cave was deep and dark, and Yuan Xiuguang could hardly see the direction with his naked eye, but he was still able to accurately grasp the situation inside the cave by relying on his spiritual pressure.

"Don't hurt her!"

Seeing that this human's speed and sense of direction were extraordinary, the human-faced python cried out in concern.

Yuan Xiu looked at the giant python that spoke human language, had a human face, and was being bathed in moonlight. He immediately nodded, and without saying another word, he unleashed a sword aura that cleaved the woman in two.

Crimson blood splattered all over the ground, and the woman's body was shattered in two, falling to the ground like mud.

As the woman's business collapsed, the human-faced python roared angrily.

"I told you not to hurt her!"

The snakes in the snake pit surged towards the cave, densely packed, numbering in the thousands. Their hissing sounds were enough to terrify the most timid.

Yuan Xiu laughed.

Why should I listen to you?

The human-faced python was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. Although she had gained intelligence, could read human language, and knew the differences between people from different places, she had very few interactions with humans.

Those who usually frequented the area were either the lewd and lustful Iron-Armed Ape or the ferocious and man-eating Tiger.

Therefore, the human-faced python imitated the usual appearance of the evil tiger mountain lord, and said in a vicious manner:

Do you know who her father is?

"Who is it?"

"Iron-Armed Ape!"

The human-faced python thought its intimidation would have an effect on the person in front of it, but Yuan Xiu remained unmoved.

The name Iron-Armed Ape is prestigious among other species, but it has no reputation among humans.

Yuan Xiu was even more puzzled upon hearing this and said:

"Then why doesn't she have any hair?"

"She is the daughter who is most human-like among the offspring of the Iron-armed Ape and the human, and therefore, she is also the Iron-armed Ape's most beloved daughter."

Apes and humans?

Yuan Xiu tried to imagine the scene, but couldn't quite picture it.

In the end, I gave up.

Seeing that Yuan Xiu remained silent, the human-faced python assumed he was afraid.

"It's too late for you to regret it now. Iron-Armed Ape is the most petty guy. You killed his daughter, and if he finds out, he will definitely seek revenge."

"Then just don't let him know!"

After hearing this, the human-faced python scoffed:

"How could he not know? I'll tell him!"

"yes!"

Yuan Xiu responded, and a pale white flame ignited in his hand, wrapped with sword intent, and was sent out like a flying needle.

Upon seeing the faint flame, the human-faced python sensed a tremendous threat. Almost instinctively, she tried to dive into the deep pool before her. However, her body was too enormous, and Yuan Xiu barely aimed before accurately hurling the Dragon-Slaying Thorn at the python's body.

Pale flames burned from the inside out, and the human-faced python let out a painful howl.

"What kind of fire is this?"

This human-faced python was more resilient than the giant tiger mountain lord, but under the burning of the [Elixir Fire], its soul trembled and it was difficult to control itself.

Upon witnessing this scene, the weaker snakes instinctively fled, while the stronger ones attempted to rescue the giant snake, only to be engulfed in the pale white flames emanating from its body and also burst into flames.

The mental attack of the [Dragon Slayer Thorn] is remarkably effective against these physically powerful but mentally weak aliens.

There were more than a dozen giant pythons. Despite the attack of the [Danhuo], their bodies remained intact, but they lost their life force.

The entire cave suddenly became bright.

Yuan Xiu waited for a full quarter of an hour before the [Elixir Fire] was completely extinguished in the cave, and then he prepared to leave.

Before leaving, Yuan Xiu remained cautious and used her spiritual pressure to scan the area.

Under the scan of the spiritual pressure, life still lingered within the enormous body of the human-faced python; it had not been completely extinguished.

Yuan Xiu waved his hand and sent out two sword energies, piercing open the remaining snake body of the human-faced python.

A small white snake fell from the flesh and blood of the human-faced python.

Yuan Xiu grabbed the little white snake by the neck, and saw it open its mouth and speak human language.

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

"Are you a human-faced python?"

"It's me, it's me! I apologize to the old man!"

Yuan Xiu laughed upon hearing this.

Why are you being so cowardly?

"I spoke too loudly just now. I hope you'll take pity on me and just ignore me!"

"Tell me, why should I let you go?"

Yuan Xiu's words stunned the little white snake once again. She had spoken more to people today than she had in the past few years.

However, she couldn't answer the person's question.

"Tell me first, where is Thousand Ravines Cave?"

"Right now..."

After the little white snake finished speaking, it became alert and asked:

How do you know about Thousand Ravines Cave?

"I not only know about Thousand Ravines Cave, but I also know there's a spiritual root inside. Guess who told me?"

The little white snake thought for a moment and realized that only three people, including herself, knew about this. Therefore, she quickly came to a conclusion.

Since the secret could no longer be kept, the little white snake told her everything.

"The Thousand Ravines Cave was originally an underground cave, with a complex and winding terrain. Later, the Iron-Armed Ape occupied it and built a cave dwelling there, where he kept craftsmen, servants, and wives and concubines. He also wanted to establish a martial arts force like humans. Later, while digging and building the cave dwelling, he accidentally dug through an underground water vein and found a spiritual root that existed before he slew the dragon. It can no longer be found on the surface now."

"If that's the case, why would he tell you and the mountain king?"

"I was a guest of Shan Jun in his cave at the time; he couldn't hide it from me even if he wanted to!"

"Is that so?"

Yuan Xiu nodded after hearing this.

"My lord, there are quite a few ruthless characters under Iron-Armed Ape's command. You must not try to force your way in! Otherwise, you'll suffer a loss."

Thanks for reminding me!

"Can I go now?"

"You can leave now!"

Yuan Xiu loosened her grip, and the little white snake, seizing the opportunity, tried to slip away, but suddenly stopped.

"I'm not leaving!"

Why?

"My lord is so valiant, I am willing to serve you faithfully from now on."

"You're supposed to be a powerful ruler in your own right. Isn't this putting too much pressure on you?"

"No, absolutely not. It is my honor to serve you, my lord."

"In that case, I'll accept you!"

"Can you withdraw your sword energy now, young master?"

"No rush!"

Yuan Xiu waved his hand, and the little white snake felt a tightness in her chest. Then, as if by some unseen force, she was connected to Yuan Xiu, rendering her unable to move.

"This...this seems to be a technique of the Mountain Lord?"

……

"Why has the Grand Elder summoned us all here?"

"Xia Prefecture is in chaos right now; a major operation might be brewing soon."

While a large group of members of the Demonic Sect were discussing amongst themselves, the Grand Elder slowly walked into the room and appeared before everyone, issuing his orders in a very aloof manner.

"The enemy is in Thousand Ravines Cave!"

……