The male protagonist of the book is poisonous

We stepped out of the Sutra Library with a nervous yet determined heart. The heavy door slowly closed behind us with a dull clang, like the jaws of an ancient beast closing, like the Sutra Library reluctantly bidding us farewell, and a warning that the world outside was filled with unknown dangers. Moonlight cast a cold, silvery veil across the grounds of the sect, gently yet relentlessly enveloping every blade of grass and tree in a chilling atmosphere. The moonlight filtered through the leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground. These varied shapes resembled eerie masks, concealing countless unknown fears, and every shadow seemed to harbor a dangerous aura.

We hadn't walked far when I sensed something was amiss around me. The feeling of being watched intensified. It was like a pair of cold eyes silently observing our every move from a dark corner, making me feel like prey being stalked by a hunter, my hair standing on end. I couldn't help but approach Luo Chen, my body trembling slightly as I whispered, "Luo Chen, I feel like something is following us. Do you have that feeling?" My voice trembled slightly, carrying a subtle hint of fear. My eyes darted around anxiously, trying to penetrate the darkness and identify the hidden threat. I strained to see every detail, but the darkness was like a vast black curtain, completely concealing everything, leaving me with only endless unease and suspicion.

Luo Chen also stopped, his movements were very light, as if he was afraid of alerting the dangers lurking around him. He clenched his fists, the knuckles of his solid fists turned white, as if they were full of strength, ready to meet possible attacks at any time. His eyes were like lightning, scanning the dark corners around him sharply. His eyes were as sharp as a sword drawn from its sheath, and it seemed to cut through the darkness wherever he went. He whispered, "I have the same feeling. There is a gloomy atmosphere around here, we have to be careful. This atmosphere is very familiar, and it is very similar to the atmosphere emitted by the evil forces we encountered before. I can feel that this evil force is secretly watching us, waiting for the right time to attack."

Suddenly, a hissing sound emanated from the nearby bushes. It was like the cold slither of a snake's tongue slicing through my heart, sending a chill through me. At first, the sound was faint, a test, like a cunning thief cautiously exploring a path. Then, it grew louder and more rapid, like the prelude to a storm, or the approaching footsteps of death. Each hissing was like a cold blade slicing through my nerves, causing my heart to race uncontrollably. We stopped immediately, and Luo Chen swiftly drew his sword. His movements were clean and precise, the blade gleaming coldly in the moonlight, a star in the night sky, a challenge to an unknown danger. He adopted a defensive stance, leaning forward slightly, like a cheetah poised for action, his eyes fixed on the direction of the bushes, not daring to slack off.

A massive black python slowly emerged from the bushes. Its body was as thick as an adult's waist, and each scale resembled a piece of meticulously crafted black armor, gleaming with a cold light in the moonlight, a chilling aura. The scales were intricately patterned, resembling ancient runes or mysterious curses, seemingly imbued with some unknown power. Its eyes, shimmering with icy malice, resembled two bottomless black holes, instilling fear in the very sight of them. Within them was no trace of life, only endless coldness and cruelty. Its tongue flickered incessantly, emitting a hissing sound that was particularly piercing in the silent night, like a call from hell.

I instinctively took a step back, my steps stumbling slightly as I asked in a terrified voice, "Is this our sect's guardian beast? Why would it attack us?" My eyes fixed on the python, not daring to relax for even a moment, filled with fear. I felt as if an invisible hand were tightening around my throat, and my voice grew hoarse. My heartbeat raced, threatening to burst from my chest. My mind was a turmoil, contemplating only how to avoid this terrifying python.

Luo Chen stared at the python and shook his head and said, "No, it must be controlled by that evil force. Look at its eyes, it doesn't have the spirituality that a normal guardian beast should have. A normal guardian beast's eyes should have the light of wisdom, but its eyes are only cold and madness. This evil force is so pervasive that it can even control guardian beasts." Although his voice was calm, I could hear the solemnity in it.

The black python suddenly pounced on us, its tongue spitting out. It was so fast that it brought up a gust of wind, and that gust of wind was like the whistle of death, blowing past my ears and making me feel a chill that penetrated my bones. It opened its bloody mouth, and the fangs in its mouth gleamed coldly in the moonlight, like the scythe of the god of death, long and sharp, as if it could easily tear through everything. Luo Chen reacted quickly as well. He shouted, "Be careful!" The sound was like a huge bell, echoing in the silent night, full of power and warning. Then he swung his sword quickly, and the blade slashed on the python's scales, splashing a string of sparks. The sparks flashed in the darkness, leaving only a shallow mark on the scales, like a light line scratched on a hard rock.

I anxiously called out, "Luo Chen, this python's scales are too tough. Ordinary attacks don't seem to be effective against it!" My voice was filled with worry. My eyes were fixed on the python, and I kept thinking about how to deal with it. I felt my hands sweating slightly, and my body became a little stiff with tension.

The python missed its first strike, then swung its tail. Its massive tail, carrying immense force, arced through the air like a giant whip. Luo Chen quickly leaped back, his steps light and swift, like a nimble swallow, to avoid being hit. After regaining his footing, he frowned and said, "Well, this is indeed a tricky situation. We have to think of another way. This python's defenses are so strong, we can't just fight it head-on. If we continue to attack blindly like this, not only will we fail to injure it, but we might even put ourselves in even greater danger."

I suddenly remembered the exorcism spell I'd used in the Sutra Library. My eyes lit up, and I said to Luo Chen, "Luo Chen, the exorcism spell I used in the Sutra Library might work. I'll try it again." A glimmer of hope ignited in my heart. Although I knew this spell might not completely subdue the python, it was at least a possible solution. I took a deep breath, tried to calm myself, and concentrated on preparing to cast the spell.

Luo Chen nodded and said, "Okay, you try. I'll attract its attention. Be careful, and stop immediately if you feel any danger." His eyes were filled with trust and concern, and he rushed towards the python. His steps were firm and powerful, each step full of determination, like a brave warrior charging towards an enemy position.

I quickly closed my eyes and began chanting an incantation. My lips moved rapidly, uttering ancient and mysterious syllables: "Lin, Bing, Dou, Zhe, Jie, Zhen, Lie, Zai, Qian..." My voice, though soft, was filled with power, echoing in the silent night, as if transcending time and space, connecting with an ancient power. My hands formed seals rapidly, my fingers dancing nimbly in the air, as if weaving an invisible web. Beads of sweat gradually formed on my forehead, trickling down my cheeks like tiny streams. As I chanted the incantation, a faint light began to gather in my hands. At first, it was faint, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to go out at any moment. Then, it grew brighter and brighter, like a star gestating its power, gradually emitting a dazzling radiance.

Luo Chen noticed what was happening on my side and quickly rushed forward to attract the python's attention. He nimbly dodged the python's attacks, shouting, "Come on, you controlled creature!" His voice was filled with provocation, like a sharp thorn, trying to provoke the python. From time to time, he stabbed the python's eyes with his sword, disrupting its vision, and kept saying, "Look here, big python! Is this all you can do?" His movements were swift and agile, each one a carefully calculated move, allowing him to both evade the python's attacks and cause some disruption to it.

The python, enraged by Luo Chen, opened its maw and lunged at him again and again. Its attacks grew increasingly ferocious, each lunge carrying immense force, as if it were determined to devour Luo Chen whole. Though agile, Luo Chen struggled to evade the attacks. His body leaped and tumbled, each time a dangerous situation. His clothes were ripped by the python's claws, revealing his skin beneath. But he showed no sign of retreat, his eyes remaining firm and resolute. Seeing Luo Chen in danger, I grew even more anxious and chanted the incantation faster. My heartbeat quickened with the rhythm of the incantation, threatening to burst from my chest. My breathing became rapid, and I had only one thought in mind: to complete the incantation as quickly as possible and help Luo Chen.

When the light in my hand was strong enough, I shouted, "Luo Chen, get out of the way!" My voice became a little sharp because of nervousness, like a sharp blade cutting through the night sky.

Luo Chen heard my shout and rolled out of the python's reach. His movements were swift and agile, like a flash of lightning, and he instantly disappeared from the python's attack range. I shot the light in my hand at the python, and like a sharp arrow, it shot towards the python's head. The light instantly illuminated a small area around it, and then rushed towards the python at an extremely fast speed. Wherever the light touched, the surrounding air seemed to ignite, emitting a slight "sizzling" sound.

The light struck the python's head, and it let out a painful hiss. The sound echoed through the silent sect, sounding particularly harsh. The python's body rolled on the ground, crushing the surrounding rocks and plants. It twisted its body wildly, its tail lashing the ground repeatedly, raising a cloud of dust. Each lash was like a small earthquake, causing the ground to tremble slightly. Its eyes were filled with pain and rage, the once cold malice now replaced by pain, but it was still chilling.

Seizing this opportunity, Luo Chen rushed forward, thrusting his sword with all his might into the python's belly. He shouted, "Watch out for the sword!" His voice, filled with power and determination, like rolling thunder. The black python struggled a few times before ceasing to move. Its body collapsed to the ground, the light in its eyes gradually fading, and the surroundings returned to calm. Its massive body, like a black mountain range, lay before us, emanating the aura of death.

Before we could even catch our breath, a series of shimmering runes suddenly appeared on the road ahead. These runes emanated an eerie light, combining to form a vast magical circle. The runes resembled ancient texts, mysterious symbols, emanating an irresistible allure. The runes' lines twisted and zigzagged like nimble snakes, or like mysterious rivers flowing with unknown power. Each rune shone with a different color: fiery red, icy blue, and mysterious green. These lights intertwined to form a brilliant yet eerie pattern.

I stared at the magic circle, feeling apprehensive. I said to Luo Chen, "What is this? It looks dangerous. The aura it exudes is oppressive. It's like an invisible mountain weighing down my heart, making it hard to breathe." Worry welled up in my eyes as I took a step back. My body trembled slightly, as if I could already sense the magic circle's power.

Luo Chen observed the runes carefully, and said as he looked: "This is a sealing magic circle, but it looks like it has been modified by someone, as if to trap us inside. This magic circle is not simple, we must be careful. Judging from the arrangement of these runes, its power should be very strong, and the purpose after it was modified is definitely not simple. Look at this rune, its position is different from the normal sealing magic circle. It should have been modified to increase the power to trap us." His eyes were focused and serious, and his fingers were gesturing in the air, as if analyzing the connection between the runes.