Traveling through time to cultivate immortality: a life and death test

Just as Liu Xing and Jiao Jiao were feeling pleasantly surprised, a huge python suddenly jumped out from the depths of the pool, startling them both.

The giant python, over ten feet long and sporting a single horn, was a rare ancient horned python. Furthermore, the aura emanating from it clearly indicated that it was a Level 3 demonic beast. Jiao Jiao and Liu Xing's expressions were utterly solemn. While both possessed the strength to challenge opponents of higher levels, their opponent was two levels higher, potentially wiping them out. The wisest course of action was to flee as quickly as possible. However, with precious treasure right before their eyes and the opportunity fleeting, neither man nor demon was willing to give up.

Liu Xing, in particular, knew the final ingredient for the Foundation Establishment Pill lay before him. This was his only chance, after countless hardships, to establish his foundation. He was determined to seize it no matter what. Jiao Jiao, too, had come thousands of miles to achieve this, and there was no way she was going to give up. Liu Xing felt that Jiao Jiao, a member of the royal family, possessed a stronger aura than Niu Xiong, and would be a valuable ally. Jiao Jiao felt that Liu Xing, still alive and kicking despite being hunted by a horde of demons, and having witnessed his ability to break the barrier, was no less capable than herself. If the two joined forces, there was a slight chance of victory.

A horned python was slumbering, undisturbed for tens of thousands of years, when two small reptiles suddenly arrived, disturbing its sweet dreams. It opened its maw, revealing two rows of sharp fangs, and bit towards Jiao Jiao. A foul odor filled her nostrils, and Jiao Jiao deftly dodged with its wings. As the horned python attacked Jiao Jiao, it lashed out with its tail at Liu Xing. Seeing this, Liu Xing steed his speedboat and fled.

While Liu Xing was dodging, he unleashed the Jade Wave Sword and stabbed it at the seven-inch mark of the horned python. The horned python's skin was covered with thick black scales, which were smooth and translucent. The Jade Wave Sword was a top-grade magic weapon, but when it pierced the scales, it made a harsh sound of metal friction and sent sparks flying. It did not cause any damage except for leaving a trace. Liu Xing's heart sank, and he looked at the horned python with a higher opinion. Liu Xing then summoned the Diamond Brick and smashed it hard at the horned python's head. The horned python's horn emitted a long green light, and then it pushed up and pushed the Diamond Brick away. The horned python's horn was even more powerful than the top-grade magic weapons.

Unable to catch up with Jiao Jiao, and distracted by Liu Xing's attack, the horned python, enraged, abandoned Jiao Jiao and attacked Liu Xing. Pressure suddenly mounted on Liu Xing, and he spurred his speedboat even faster, dodging several narrow escapes. Jiao Jiao seized the opportunity to attack the snake's body, clawing fiercely, but again, only leaving a trace of scratches on its scales, leaving no damage at all. Jiao Jiao then opened her mouth to bite the snake's tail, but was struck by the horned python's tail, sending her flying. The whipping sent waves of energy churning through Jiao Jiao's body, demonstrating the immense strength of the horned python.

The horned python was incredibly fast, and Liu Xing struggled to cope with it. His current attack methods were completely ineffective against it. Suddenly, the python raised its head and spewed a stream of purple venom. Before he could even get close, he could smell a foul odor that made Liu Xing feel dizzy. He quickly used a high-quality shield to block the attack and simultaneously pulled out an antidote pill and stuffed it into his mouth. The purple venom was incredibly potent, melting the moment it came into contact with the shield, leaving it riddled with holes and emitting plumes of smoke. Liu Xing was terrified. If the venom had sprayed onto him, the consequences would have been disastrous.

A man and a demon fought the horned python, each searching for a way to defeat it. They had already exhausted all conventional tactics, but aside from knocking off a scale or two, they had achieved nothing else. Both grew increasingly anxious. In this restricted, enclosed space, they couldn't secure the spiritual fruit without slaying the horned python. As time went on, both the mana of the man and the demon were depleted. Their realms were already inferior to the horned python's, and if they continued fighting, they would ultimately be defeated.

The horned python, still unintelligent, engaged in a relentless, relentless fight, attacking with ferocity. However, Jiao Jiao and Liu Xing were slippery, escaping at the slightest touch, leaving it no chance for a decisive blow. This irritated it, its cold eyes turning even crimson, and its purple-black tongue darting out with a shrill, hissing sound. Its mana drained even further, but it ignored the pressure and continued its fierce attack, intent on quickly eliminating the two small reptiles so it could return to sleep.

The horned python's attacks were too fierce, and Liu Xing and Jiao Jiao were constantly struggling to cope. Its horn-butting, mouth-biting, body-wrapping, tail-lashing, and venom-spraying attacks were all incredibly powerful. Jiao Jiao's wings were injured and bleeding, and her flight was restricted, slowing her down. The horned python seized the opportunity and pursued Jiao Jiao relentlessly. Jiao Jiao was so frightened that her face turned pale, and it was obvious that her escape was extremely difficult. Liu Xing had a moment to breathe, and immediately used another magical weapon to attack the horned python. In order to block the horned python's attack, he even blew up his own top-grade magical weapon, which allowed Jiao Jiao to escape from danger.

The horned python was momentarily stunned by the self-detonation of the supreme magical weapon, then shook its head and attacked again. Liu Xing hurriedly summoned the Nine Emperor Bell, shielding himself and Jiao Jiao beneath it. The horned python seized the opportunity to tightly entangle the Nine Emperor Bell, which shone with a dazzling golden light, creating a brief stalemate.

"If this goes on, we will become the horned python's meal sooner or later." Liu Xing communicated with Jiao Jiao through voice transmission.

"What should we do? Should we run away?" Jiao Jiao was a little unwilling.

"I have a powerful talisman. We can give it a try. It may be able to kill this beast, but we need to trap it for a quarter of an hour first." Liu Xing said.

"I have a demon-binding rope made from the dragon tendons of a level seven demon beast. I wonder if it can bind it for so long." Jiao Jiao thought for a while and spit out a long black magic weapon.

Liu Xing took the demon-binding rope in his hand and studied it. It was ten times harder and more flexible than his top-grade magic weapon, so he thought he'd give it a try. So he formulated a plan, and Jiao Jiao naturally followed his lead.

Liu Xing frantically poured spiritual energy into the Nine Emperor Bell, causing it to expand, radiating a golden glow and emitting a deep, rumbling sound. The horned python, not to be outdone, entwined itself with its body, wrapping itself three or four times, determined to crush it. Liu Xing exchanged a glance with Jiao Jiao, who understood and immediately fled into the assault boat. At the same time, she drew out her demon-binding rope and began practicing. Seizing the perfect moment, Liu Xing harnessed the assault boat to its full potential, escaping the Nine Emperor Bell's envelope. Simultaneously, he also activated the Nine Emperor Bell to its full potential, causing it to finally collapse under the strain. With a resounding boom, it exploded, emitting a dazzling light that was too intense to be looked at. Liu Xing's beloved, supremely powerful offensive and defensive weapon was destroyed, leaving the horned python momentarily stunned and temporarily incapacitated.