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Chapter 101 Black-Scaled Giant Python
"Looks like I was wrong..."

"Looking at this living mountain of flesh made up of dozens of giant pythons," Vales murmured.

"Grey, if you die, you'll definitely be reincarnated as a serpent... always competing with people to mate."

“I don’t like having so many men surrounding one woman.” Gray’s face turned a little pale.

He was also somewhat shocked by the scene; such a scene of mass promiscuity was completely out of step with his philosophy of picking up girls.

"Zeril, Vales, you two, launch the first attack."

After calming down, Marcus began to quietly arrange tactics.

"Once we get into the battle, Gregak, you guys are responsible for clearing out the ordinary water pythons and protecting the flanks of the team. Zeliervales and I will deal with the black-scaled giant python. Is that alright?"

"No problem," they all replied in hushed tones.

Faced with the constantly intertwining and twisting reproductive ball, Zellier and Vales both felt a bit nauseous. They exchanged a glance and simultaneously began to gather their strength.

Soon, the two powerful energies had been fully accumulated.

The tip of Zelier's ash wood shimmered with a brilliant blue light, and the arrow on Vales's bowstring was completely enveloped in lightning aura.

"Make your move!" Marcus growled.

As soon as he finished speaking, Arcane Missiles and Thunder Arrows burst forth one after the other, their light tearing through the mist and striking the giant breeding ball at the same time!
"boom!!!"

A violent explosion resounded throughout the swamp, as arcane energy and lightning aura exploded, creating a huge wave of mud, water, and blood!
At the epicenter of the explosion, seven or eight male anacondas that were frantically coiling together were torn to shreds.

The severed snake body was tossed high into the air like a broken rope, then fell back into the muddy pool, adding a dark red hue to the already murky water.

The tightly intertwined breeding ball was blasted open, revealing the black-scaled giant python in the center!

Adventurers' Guild General Monster Encyclopedia

[Sequence 39]: Black-scaled Giant Python
Individual Threat Rating: [Difficult]

Appearance features:

These giant pythons are far larger than ordinary anacondas, sometimes exceeding ten meters in length, and their entire bodies are covered with a layer of hard, smooth scales.

Lifestyle habits:
The black-scaled python is female only. It is the top predator in swamps and small bodies of water and has a strong sense of territory. During the non-breeding season, it will even hunt down and kill male pythons.

special power:

The black-scaled python possesses immense physical strength; a single, full-force tail whip can turn an ordinary person into mincemeat.

Moreover, its scales are even harder than armor, making it difficult for ordinary swords and knives to penetrate its defenses.

Core weakness:

It has no obvious weaknesses; the only way to kill it is to forcibly destroy its scales.

Association Notes:

It is not recommended for a team to challenge the Blackscale Python without a strong ranged class, as relying solely on warriors to fight it can easily result in casualties.

The black-scaled python was enjoying the pleasure of being entwined by countless male water pythons when this sudden attack and excruciating pain enraged it.

"hiss!!!"

The black-scaled python's roar was not like that of a lion or tiger, which shook the mountains and forests. Instead, it was more of a sharp, hissing sound, but it could send a chill down one's spine.

It raised its head, its dim yellow vertical pupils locking onto Marcus and the others.

Without the slightest hesitation, the black-scaled giant python shook off the water python that was still wrapped around its body, and then displayed an astonishing speed that was completely inconsistent with its huge body, and attacked the team!

The male water pythons also found their enemy, and they all flicked their tongues and hissed, following the black-scaled giant python as it swept forward.

"Gray! Gack! Clean up the flank!" Marcus roared. "Leave it to us!"

Gray and Gack responded and charged at the male anacondas that had survived the explosion, one on the left and one on the right.

Marcus held the composite shield in front of him and continued to give orders, "Zeril Vales, prepare your firepower!"

"understand!"

Marcus took the lead and directly withstood the Black Scale Python's attack head-on!
The black-scaled python opened its blood-red maw and lunged at Marcus.

"Go away!"

Marcus infused his aura into his shield, enhancing both his attack and defense.

Shield Bash!

"Bang!!!".

Marcus then mustered all his strength and slammed the composite shield hard into the black-scaled python's mouth.

The immense impact abruptly stopped its attack!
Even with such a fierce shield strike, and hitting its head, it only dented the scales of the black-scaled python, without causing a fatal injury.

During the confrontation, Marcus also retreated several steps to regain his balance.

Such incredible physical strength... If I were a lower-ranking soldier, I probably wouldn't have been able to withstand even that one blow... Marcus thought to himself.

Meanwhile, Vales and Zellir's fire support has arrived!
Two beams of light flashed, and Arcane Missiles and Thunder Arrows struck the Black Scale Python in succession, blasting it to the side.

It looked impressive, but the effect was not significant.

The thunderous arrow exploded on the giant python's scales, leaving a small charred mark.

Arcane Missiles were more effective, but they only flipped over a few scales and failed to completely kill the flesh and blood body underneath.

This bombardment failed to severely damage it; instead, it made the black-scaled python even more ferocious, continuing its frenzied attack.

Marcus could only stay behind the shield, parrying the giant python's attacks while seizing the opportunity to strike a few times.

However, none of them were of much use; the sword struck the scales, sending sparks flying.

The battle devolved into a fierce and protracted engagement.

The black-scaled python went berserk, its body twisting and rolling wildly in the mud at an extremely rapid pace.

With Marcus constantly blocking and parrying from the front, Zellier and Vales couldn't unleash their full firepower without restraint for fear of accidentally injuring him.

"It really looks just like an eel..."

Zeller frowned.

He canceled the charging of the Arcane Missiles and began to sketch out another spell.

A flash of light appeared at the top of the ash wood, and a deep blue chill quickly spread out.

Frostbite!
The black-scaled python was already wet, covered in mud and pool water.

Therefore, the frost spread extremely quickly. In just a few seconds, a layer of solid ice rapidly solidified on the surface of the black-scaled python, greatly restricting its frenzied movements.

Although it struggled to twist its body and still managed to break the ice, this extra effort undoubtedly slowed down the black-scaled python considerably.

The ice layer began to spread from the middle of its body and quickly reached its head.

Vales seized the opportunity and took out another specially made arrowhead from his quiver—a glass arrow!
This is the glass produced by the Blackrock Town mines. Arrows made from it have extremely powerful armor-piercing capabilities and are unparalleled in sharpness, but they are also exceptionally expensive.

Vales is usually reluctant to use his skills.

Draw your bow and arrow, lock onto the head!
(End of this chapter)