Chu Nan wore a grim expression. Zhao Mountain's words sounded nice, but clearly meant sending him to his death.

An ordinary Martial Artist at the sixth level of Martial Dao challenging a Blood Pattern Python was almost certain to end in death, surviving would only be sheer luck.

Gu Nianxue immediately rejected Zhao Mountain's suggestion, "Junior Brother Chu Nan is merely at the sixth level of Martial Dao, sending him will not only fail to lure out the Blood Pattern Python but will actually be sending him to his death!"

She vaguely felt Zhao Mountain was targeting Chu Nan.

Yet before Zhao Mountain could respond, Sun Tao chimed in, "I think Brother Zhao's reasoning is quite sound. We can't afford to lose any fighting strength before battling the Blood Pattern Python; sending Chu Nan, who is at the sixth level, as bait is most appropriate."

"So, excluding Chu Nan, let's vote with a show of hands for agreeing that Chu Nan goes as bait."

Then, Zhao Mountain and Sun Tao raised their right hands in unison, as if they had prepared in advance.

Their plan was simple—force Chu Nan to act as bait. Facing a Blood Pattern Python with his cultivation meant an eighty to ninety percent chance of death.

Even if he didn't die initially, they just needed to provide support a bit late to give the Blood Pattern Python a chance to kill Chu Nan.

Gu Nianxue shook with anger, while Chu Nan merely sneered beside her.

In his eyes, Zhao Mountain and Sun Tao's clumsy act was utterly laughable. They thought this trick could effortlessly result in Chu Nan's death; they were wrong.

Assuming a serious demeanor, Chu Nan then said, "In that case, I'll go."

Zhao Mountain was ecstatic, quickly saying, "Junior Brother Chu Nan is truly noble!"

"Chu Nan..." Gu Nianxue frowned, "Perhaps I should go instead, it's too dangerous for you."

But Chu Nan confidently replied, "Don't worry, Senior Sister Gu, I won't seek my own doom."

Seeing Chu Nan's assured expression, Gu Nianxue had no choice but to abandon the idea of stopping him.

Thus, according to the plan, Chu Nan headed towards the Blood Pattern Python's lair.

As he neared the lair, the Blood Pattern Python's heavy breathing continually stirred dust at the cave entrance.

With a tap on his Storage Ring with one hand, a Jade Pendant fell into Chu Nan's palm, precisely the Wind-Stepping Jade Pendant he had taken from Lu Qing.

"With the Midair Stepping Technique and this Wind-Stepping Jade Pendant, no matter how formidable this Blood Pattern Python is, it can't catch up to me."

These two items were what Chu Nan relied on to accept the task.

Secretly entering the cave, Chu Nan quickly stopped as he went deeper.

Not far from him, a massive python three meters thick coiled itself into a small tower, hiding in the shadows to rest, its crimson forked tongue flicking, stirring waves of foul wind.

Standing before it, Chu Nan appeared as insignificant as a kitten.

"So this is the Blood Pattern Python..." he murmured, causing its forked tongue to sway immediately.

Before he could make any other move, the Blood Pattern Python lifted its head high, its scarlet eyes gradually illuminating like lanterns.

The Blood Pattern Python, ecstatic at the prey delivered to its door, trembled with excitement and then opened its colossal mouth, big as a small house, to devour Chu Nan.

Upon seeing that abyss-like maw, Chu Nan turned and ran without hesitation.

The Blood Pattern Python was naturally vicious and bloodthirsty; the slightest mistake and he could be swallowed whole, leaving no bones behind!

At once, Chu Nan performed the Soaring Wind Sky-Stepping Technique. Dust clouds billowed as he kicked up the dirt, then he leaped and tread midair, sprinting swiftly towards the lair's exit.

With the Soaring Wind Sky-Stepping Technique, not only was his speed exceedingly fast, but he could also briefly step through the air, eliminating any worry about being caught by the Blood Pattern Python.

The Blood Pattern Python, still lacking intelligence, paid no mind to traps, charging after him without hesitation.

Chu Nan burst out of the cave, the Blood Pattern Python closely behind. Its black body released streaks of blood-colored cloud patterns under the sun, appearing unusually radiant.

But Chu Nan had no time to admire the allure of the Blood Pattern Python. After landing, he leaped again, striving with all his might to shake it off.

The Blood Pattern Python's open maw could devour Chu Nan at any moment!

Seeing this scene, Gu Nianxue cried urgently, "The Blood Pattern Python is out, make your move quickly!"

Yet Zhao Mountain blocked Gu Nianxue's path, saying, "Chu Nan seems to be holding on a bit longer; let's wait till he further exhausts the Blood Pattern Python's strength."

Sun Tao echoed, "Brother Zhao is right!"

Gu Nianxue wanted to act immediately, but Zhao Mountain and Sun Tao stopped her; she couldn't break free for now.

In a life-and-death chase with the Blood Pattern Python, seeing Zhao Mountain unmoved, Chu Nan instantly understood their intentions.

So he urged the Wind-Stepping Jade Pendant, further boosting his speed, and ran towards Zhao Mountain's hiding spot.

The Blood Pattern Python pursued relentlessly, repeatedly trying to gulp down Chu Nan.

Approaching Zhao Mountain, Chu Nan saw Gu Nianxue being controlled by Zhao Mountain and Sun Tao, and he sneered, "Brother Zhao, I've lured the Blood Pattern Python, make your move now!"

Without waiting for Zhao Mountain's reaction, Chu Nan dashed past him, running towards a distant spot.

The moment the Blood Pattern Python saw Zhao Mountain and his group, its scarlet eyes gleamed with excitement. It overturned the obstacles hiding them, then opened its gaping maw filled with sharp teeth towards Zhao Mountain.

Zhao Mountain, seeing this, angrily barked, "Everyone, prepare for battle!"

As soon as he spoke, Zhao Mountain, Gu Nianxue, and Sun Tao all sprang into action, attacking the Blood Pattern Python.

Their roars echoed within the Cyan Demon Mountain Range, even causing the ground to tremble slightly.

After unleashing several Martial Skills, they all looked grim.

Although the Blood Pattern Python had many wounds, they were too insignificant compared to its vast body, posing no lethal threat.

Instead, these injuries only excited the Blood Pattern Python, its massive form constantly surging and crashing, forcing the trio into retreat with barely any power to counterattack!

Sun Tao anxiously exclaimed, "Brother, this Blood Pattern Python has already reached the Martial Dao eighth level peak!"

Gu Nianxue was very grave, as the Blood Pattern Python's strength was far above the mission's description, and now she was the only one entangling with it.

Zhao Mountain's expression was even grimmer; his attacks at the Martial Dao eighth level peak were no match for Gu Nianxue's even though she had just stepped into the eighth level.

As the battle dragged on, the trio's Spiritual Power was halfway depleted, while the Blood Pattern Python had barely sustained any severe injury. Continuing this way, it could outlast them just by attrition.

With this realization, Zhao Mountain declared without hesitation, "Junior Sister, hold on, I'll find help!"

Then, Zhao Mountain turned and fled without a hint of reluctance.

A beauty is nothing compared to his life.

Sun Tao was stunned, so he too imitated, saying, "I'll help Brother Zhao!"

Then he too followed and ran away.

Gu Nianxue let out a wrathful expression; with Zhao Mountain and Sun Tao still around, there was a chance to slay the Blood Pattern Python, but now it was hopeless.

Although the Xiaoquan Sword could repeatedly slash through the Blood Pattern Python's flesh, it couldn't deal a fatal blow. More critically, her Spiritual Power was already heavily depleted from fighting.

Boom!

Finally, Gu Nianxue, unable to hold on, exposed a flaw and was flung aside by the Blood Pattern Python's powerful tail, crashing heavily to the ground.

It then opened its enormous maw, dashing toward Gu Nianxue. If she were devoured, there would be no returning from death.

At this moment, a streak of light suddenly soared up not far away.

Chu Nan performed the Soaring Wind Sky-Stepping Technique, soaring dozens of meters high, clenching his fist tightly as a sound resembling thunder rumbled from his body.

"Thunderous Dominating Fist, Resonance Sixty-Five!"

"Resonance Sixty-Six..."

"Sixty-Eight..."

He plummeted like a meteor from the air, charging directly towards the Blood Pattern Python.

The resonance of flesh and Spiritual Power continued to stack.

Just as the Blood Pattern Python was about to consume Gu Nianxue, Chu Nan shouted, "Resonance... Seventy!"

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