Chapter 987, Green-Scaled Python

Translator: Jon

Translation Checker: Silavin

“Fortunately, the worst-case scenario didn’t happen as the Nightingale was subdued. As long as we handle the matter carefully, there won’t be a problem,” said Chen Lie.

Chen Tianchui nodded and asked nonchalantly, “Which law enforcement team is here this time?”

“We haven’t got a clue yet. The Nightingale is going to meet them now. We’ll only find out when they come into contact with each other.”

“Keep me updated,” Chen Tianchui ordered dispassionately while feeling wary. He hoped that it wasn’t one of those teams that were difficult to deal with. The secret beneath Foggy Cliff couldn’t be exposed.

While they were waiting atop Foggy Cliff, Lu Ye said, “All of you, stay here. I’ll go down there and have a look.”

“I’ll go with you.” Li Baxian stepped forward.

After giving it some thought, Lu Ye agreed to it. The two of them then leapt into the fog.

As soon as they plunged into the fog, all the light disappeared and was replaced by endless darkness. Lu Ye slowed down his pace while trying to locate Li Baxian.

Everything was normal in the beginning, but as they descended, Lu Ye discovered that his senses were suppressed. He could hardly locate Li Baxian.

He quickly activated the Divine Ego and discovered that Feng Yuechan was right. The fog was able to suppress the Divine Ego. The further down he went, the more severe the suppression was.

After Lu Ye moved downwards for 300 metres, his expression changed as he exclaimed, “Fourth Senior Brother!”

“Yuan Metal Force Field!” Li Baxian’s voice was heard coming from a nearby spot. He was shocked as well.

That was because the flow of the Spiritual Powers within their bodies had been suppressed due to the Yuan Metal Force Field.

Li Baxian had only felt the existence of the Yuan Metal Force Field. On the other hand, Lu Ye had the Divine Ego. Although it had been inhibited as well, he could sense his surroundings more clearly than Li Baxian.

Grains of dust floated around the fog. The Yuan Metal Force Field exuded from these grains of dust, which was the powder form of Yuan Metal ores.

“We can’t keep on going down,” Li Baxian said.

There wouldn’t be a problem if only their senses and Divine Ego were suppressed. They could avoid some potential danger as long as they were vigilant enough. However, the Yuan Metal Force Field was a nemesis to cultivators. The further down they went, the more powerful the Yuan Metal Force Field would be. Once their Spiritual Powers were restrained, they would fall to the bottom of the cliff. Even if there wasn’t any danger, it would be difficult for them to climb back up.

It was no wonder that even Divine Ocean Realm Masters weren’t willing to come to this place.

The Divine Ego was a Divine Ocean Realm Master’s biggest advantage, but this advantage was useless in this place. Moreover, with the Yuan Metal Force Field’s presence, this place was extremely dangerous.

“Let’s go,” Lu Ye said and flew upwards when his Spiritual Power was not fully restricted yet. Li Baxian followed him closely.

Soon enough, they broke through the fog and returned to the top of the cliff.

The moment he landed on the ground, he saw a cultivator who was wearing a face mask. This person was supposedly a local Nightingale.

Lu Ye waved his military token. “I’m Lu Ye from Team D9 of the Law Enforcement Hall.”

“Greetings, Sir!” The Nightingale saluted him.

“Tell me everything you’ve found,” Lu Ye ordered.

The Nightingale was ready to tell him what he had discovered, but before he could say much, some people were heard screaming and exclaiming from a distance.

They looked in the direction the voices were coming from but saw nothing as the source was far away. However, it was apparent that something had happened.

“Let’s have a look,” Lu Ye said and leapt into the air before flying in that direction. They followed him closely.

The Nightingale was the weakest among them as he wasn’t even a Real Lake Realm Master yet. Since he was at the back, he tapped on his Battlefield Imprint and sent a message when no one was paying attention to him.

In the main hall of the Chen Residence, the Great Elder Chen Lie lifted his head and glanced at Chen Tianchui. “The Nightingale has informed us that it’s Team D9 this time. Their leader is Lu Ye.”

Chen Tianchui set his mind at ease upon hearing that. “As long as it’s not one of those teams…” He soon came to his senses and looked at the other man. “Who did you say the team leader was?”

“Lu Ye,” Chen Lie replied.

“Is he Lu Yi Ye from the Crimson Blood Sect?”

“I think so.” Chen Lie nodded. “I heard that he joined the Law Enforcement Hall recently and caused a stir in Grand Sky City a while back.”

The news of the scuffle between several law enforcement teams had spread across the entire Grand Sky City. Cultivators could contact each other easily. It wasn’t surprising that Chen Lie had heard of the incident.

Seeing Chen Tianchui’s expression, Chen Lie asked curiously, “Do you know him, Patriarch?”

“I’ve never seen him before.” Chen Tianchui shook his head. “However, the Lord has ordered that if we come across that person, we have to befriend him at all costs.”

Chen Lie was surprised. “Why does the Lord regard him so highly?”

“The Lord has his considerations.” Chen Tianchui was exultant. “It’s a good chance for us.”

Initially, their doing was almost exposed this time. Even if they made up for the mistake, they would still be punished. Nevertheless, if they could please the Lord by befriending Lu Ye and even persuading him to work for the Lord, it would be a huge contribution. They could more than compensate for their mistake.

“I suppose the good show has taken place, hasn’t it?” asked Chen Tianchui.

“Yes, the Third Elder has released the Green-Scaled Python, which will be good enough for them to complete the task,” Chen Lie replied. It was such a shame, though. The Third Elder had kept the Green-Scaled Python for decades, but it was probably going to be killed soon. Without the python, the Third Elder, who was a Beastmaster, would see his power decrease sharply. He would be affected severely, but this couldn’t be helped.

The Nightingale had reported to the Ministry of Laws that there seemed to be an ominous beast in this place. If those from the Law Enforcement Hall couldn’t find anything, they wouldn’t leave easily. They would only go away if they could complete the task. Only then would the secret beneath Foggy Cliff be safe.

Although not anyone could find out the secret, they had to be cautious.

“Go there and invite Lu Yi Ye over. Since he has led a team to kill the ominous beast and save us from the crisis, we’re supposed to show him our gratitude.”

Naturally, Chen Lie understood the other man’s intention, so he quickly replied, “Yes.”

Meanwhile, Lu Ye and the others had arrived at the place where the noise was heard. From afar, they could see several figures running for their lives while exclaiming. A python that was several dozen metres long was relentlessly running after them.

It was a huge python that was covered in green scales. Two lumps were on both sides of its forehead, making it look intimidating.

From afar, they could feel how ferocious the python was. If the python continued to evolve, it would probably turn into a Flood Dragon.

There was a bulge in the python’s stomach that was shaped like a Human. It was apparent that the python had swallowed someone. Those who were still alive were scared out of their wits. In this situation, they were supposed to be running in different directions so that they would have a chance to survive, but they were still stuck together. They couldn’t think straight as they were too terrified.

These cultivators were weak as they were only in the Spirit Creek Realm. They couldn’t even fly, and they certainly couldn’t run faster than the python.

Just as the python opened its mouth wide, ready to flare up, several whooshes were suddenly heard. Some flying swords skirted past Lu Ye and shot towards the python’s head.

Li Baxian had made a move. Sword Cultivators were usually the most savage among a group of people. The flying swords could move fast as they soon struck the python’s forehead.

Sparks scattered in all directions. The python’s green scales were sturdy enough to fend off the flying swords, so it wasn’t severely wounded.

Still, the python stumbled slightly as the impact was huge. Those Spirit Creek Realm Masters narrowly escaped from death’s door.

Lu Ye charged forward and landed a kick on the python’s head. Then, he forcefully brought down the Inviolable Saber towards its head.

As a light flashed across the blade, the saber was blessed with Sharp Edge.

Faced with the attack, the Green-Scaled Python felt a great sense of danger. It swayed its head and activated its Mutant Core to form a protective barrier.

The blade shattered the protective barrier and struck the python’s head. Although the weapon had slightly jabbed into the python’s head, it couldn’t be pushed down further.

In pain, the python hissed and swung its head in an attempt to get rid of Lu Ye.

Much to its surprise, Ju Jia wrapped his arms around its tail and pulled it back. The several dozen-metre-long python straightened and collapsed to the ground.

Li Baxian hovered in mid-air as his flying swords turned into rays of light and shot towards the python. Beside him, Feng Yuechan donned a solemn expression and quickly cast several abstruse spells.

While the python was unable to get up, Xiao Xinghe charged forward and struck the opponent with his saber. Sparks scattered in all directions as blood spurted out of the python.

Just then, a figure appeared as abruptly as a phantom beside the python’s head. Lin Yinxiu stealthily approached the python and mercilessly jabbed her dagger into the python’s eye, which was wounded in an instant.

Furious, the python turned its head and tried to bite Lin Yinxiu.

Faced with the gust of foul wind, Lin Yinxiu was unable to open her eyes. She quickly flew backwards while the python relentlessly ran after her, determined to devour her.

Suddenly, a towering man appeared in front of Lin Yinxiu. Ju Jia’s vitality was burning as he slightly lowered his figure. He was so steady in the same spot that even when the python crashed into him, he remained unmoving.

Suddenly, he lifted his hand and grabbed one of the python’s upper teeth, and his other hand reached for a lower tooth. The next instant, he growled and turned around, causing the python to swirl like a whip before it fell to the ground and caused dust to rise.

They never stopped attacking the python, though. Li Baxian’s flying swords and Feng Yuechan’s spells continued to strike. Lu Ye and Xiao Xinghe ceaselessly wielded their sabers.

The python wanted to lift its head, but Ju Jia stepped on it and forcefully struck its head with his fists. Every attack caused the ground to shake.

Regardless of how hard the python struggled, it couldn’t get rid of Ju Jia even though the latter only stepped on its head with one foot.

Lin Yinxiu charged forward and continuously jabbed her dagger into the python’s weakest parts. She was exultant while casting the attacks.

The python initially resisted hard, but its movements gradually weakened until it became motionless.

The python’s power was equivalent to that of a Real Lake Realm Master. When Ju Jia cast his last attack, the python’s head exploded.

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