I cultivate the Chaos Technique

The fog in the swamp gradually thickened, as if the entire world was shrouded in an invisible sense of oppression. Zhang Yifan's gaze swept around, a faint unease rising in his heart. He knew that some extremely terrifying being lurked deep within this swamp, and at this moment, he had nowhere to escape.

Just as Zhang Yifan was cautiously observing his surroundings, a deep tremor came from the depths of the swamp. Immediately afterward, a massive black shadow surged out of the mud, carrying a devastating pressure, and rapidly approached Zhang Yifan. Almost simultaneously, Zhang Yifan felt an intense sense of danger. He quickly retreated, his feet pushing off the ground, and his figure dodged away like a phantom.

However, the shadowy figure was incredibly fast, closing in on Zhang Yifan almost the instant he dodged. Zhang Yifan only had time to raise his longsword to block before he felt a tremendous force emanating from it.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, Zhang Yifan was violently thrown back several feet by the force, his feet carving deep furrows in the ground. His arms went numb from the force, almost causing him to drop his sword hilt. Looking up, the dark figure before him gradually came into focus—a gigantic serpentine beast, its body covered in jet-black scales, its serpentine eyes flashing with a chilling red light.

"Dark Swamp Poisonous Dragon Python!" Zhang Yifan's heart tightened; he immediately realized he was facing an eighth-tier demonic beast. This type of beast was equivalent to a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, and in some situations, its combat power was even comparable to a mid-Nascent Soul stage expert. They were born with immense physical strength and deadly poison; both their strength and speed far surpassed those of ordinary demonic beasts.

Zhang Yifan suppressed his shock, quickly adjusted his breathing, and rapidly circulated his spiritual energy. He knew that against a demonic beast of this level, any lapse in concentration could have fatal consequences.

The venomous python's gaze was fixed on Zhang Yifan, its blood-red eyes filled with a bloodthirsty light. It suddenly opened its massive maw, revealing sharp fangs, and spewed out a thick cloud of poisonous mist that instantly enveloped the area where Zhang Yifan stood. Wherever the mist passed, the air was thick with a strong corrosive odor, and even the plants in the swamp withered instantly.

Zhang Yifan quickly held his breath, and his protective spiritual light suddenly intensified, resisting the corrosive effect of the poisonous mist. At the same time, his figure flashed like a ghost, quickly leaving his original position, and the poisonous dragon python's poisonous mist missed its target.

However, the venomous python's attack did not stop. Its massive body slid through the mud like lightning, instantly catching up to Zhang Yifan. Its enormous tail, like an iron whip, lashed out fiercely at Zhang Yifan's back. The powerful wind pressure even made the air hum.

Sensing the threat behind him, Zhang Yifan leaped forward, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow. However, the venomous python's tail didn't stop; instead, it swept across, sending a large cloud of mud and rocks hurtling towards Zhang Yifan with tremendous force. Zhang Yifan swiftly twisted his body in mid-air, his longsword flashing with a sharp light, the sword energy slicing through the air and cleaving the mud and rocks in two.

But the instant he landed, the venomous python's massive tail struck again, this time faster and with greater force. Zhang Yifan had almost no time to react; he could only quickly concentrate his spiritual energy throughout his body, causing his protective aura to blaze brightly, allowing him to withstand the attack.

"boom!"

The immense force sent Zhang Yifan flying several meters, his body slamming heavily onto a rock that shattered instantly. He felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his protective aura showed obvious cracks. The blow caused his internal spiritual energy to surge erratically, his blood churning within him, but he forcefully suppressed it, quickly standing up and fixing his gaze on the venomous python before him.

"This guy's power... is too strong." Zhang Yifan's heart sank as he silently assessed the situation.

The Dark Swamp Serpent clearly gave Zhang Yifan no chance to breathe. Its enormous eyes flashed with bloodlust as it launched another fierce attack. Its massive body slid swiftly through the mud like a black lightning bolt, instantly closing in on Zhang Yifan. Zhang Yifan swiftly swung his sword, the blade flashing like lightning, aiming straight for the serpent's vital point. However, the serpent's thick scales were as hard as steel; Zhang Yifan's sword only managed to create a spark before failing to penetrate.

The venomous python's tail swept down again, carrying immense power, seemingly intent on utterly crushing Zhang Yifan. Zhang Yifan swiftly dodged the fatal blow, but he knew he had to find the venomous python's weakness; otherwise, continuing on this passive path would only lead to his exhaustion and death.

He quickly regulated his breathing, his mind racing as he considered countermeasures. While the venomous python was incredibly strong, its attack methods were relatively simple, relying solely on its massive size and potent venom. Furthermore, although its speed was astonishing, its large size limited its agility. If he could exploit this weakness, he might find an opportunity to counterattack.

Thinking this, Zhang Yifan gradually calmed down. He quickly mobilized the spiritual energy within his body, concentrating it in his legs, and used the "Phantom Gale Step". His figure instantly disappeared from the spot, circling around to the side of the venomous dragon python like a bolt of lightning.

The venomous python clearly hadn't anticipated Zhang Yifan's speed; its massive tail swept across, but it missed its target. Seizing the opportunity, Zhang Yifan unleashed a powerful burst of speed, propelling himself towards the python's head like an arrow.

His longsword drew a sharp arc in the air, its sword energy crisscrossing, aiming directly at the venomous dragon python's eyes. The eyes were the venomous dragon python's most vulnerable part; if he could strike that point, he would have a chance to severely injure the monster.

However, at the crucial moment, the venomous python suddenly twisted its body, a fierce glint flashing in its enormous eyes. Its massive body leaped forward, instantly escaping Zhang Yifan's attack range. Zhang Yifan's sword light missed its target, and the venomous python's tail struck again, its speed so fast that Zhang Yifan barely had time to react.

"boom!"

Zhang Yifan was struck hard by the venomous python's tail, his body sent flying again, crashing heavily into a boulder. His chest heaved violently, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. Most of his spiritual energy was depleted, and his protective aura had dimmed considerably.

Zhang Yifan knew he was in dire straits; if he couldn't fight back, he would likely die here today. However, he didn't despair; instead, an even stronger will to survive surged within him. Zhang Yifan gritted his teeth, and once again mobilized his spiritual energy to its limit.

He knew he had to strike decisively, or he would have no other chance.

Zhang Yifan quickly adjusted his breathing, concentrating the last of his spiritual energy into his longsword, the sword gleaming brightly in his palm. This was his last chance, his last hope.

The venomous python clearly sensed Zhang Yifan's counterattack. A disdainful glint flashed in its snake eyes as its massive body slid rapidly through the mud, closing in on Zhang Yifan once more. This time, it was prepared to tear Zhang Yifan to shreds.

A resolute light gleamed in Zhang Yifan's eyes. Without hesitation, he swung his sword, the blade flashing like a meteor as it slashed towards the head of the venomous python. He poured almost all his spiritual power into this strike, the sword energy surging forth with unparalleled sharpness.

The venomous python was incredibly fast, its massive body flashing through the air as it evaded Zhang Yifan's fatal blow. However, Zhang Yifan's sword light was not entirely ineffective; the sword energy grazed the python's scales, leaving a bloody mark, and blood gushed out instantly.

The venomous python let out a painful roar, its body twisting violently with immense power as it launched a final attack on Zhang Yifan. Its massive tail swept in like a storm, each strike carrying earth-shattering force.

Zhang Yifan dodged the venomous python's attacks relentlessly. His physical strength was at its limit, and his spiritual energy was almost exhausted. However, he did not give up; instead, he searched for one last chance.

Finally, during a fierce attack, the venomous python revealed a tiny opening. Zhang Yifan's eyes sharpened, and without hesitation, he seized the opportunity. His figure flashed, and he instantly appeared beside the venomous python, his longsword thrusting straight at its vital point.

"Pfft!"

The longsword pierced the scales of the venomous python, striking its vital point. The python's body stiffened abruptly, a look of disbelief flashing in its eyes. Then, its massive body began to writhe violently, trying to shake Zhang Yifan off. However, Zhang Yifan's sword was already deeply embedded in its body, and the sword energy erupted, shredding its internal organs.

"boom!"

The venomous python collapsed to the ground with a thud during its violent struggle, kicking up a large amount of mud. Zhang Yifan's body followed, falling to the ground. He was breathing heavily, his body almost completely exhausted, but a glint of victory shone in his eyes.

The venomous python's body twitched slowly on the ground before finally ceasing its struggle. Its enormous serpentine eyes gradually dimmed, filled with resentment and anger, before it slowly closed its eyes.

Zhang Yifan, panting heavily, barely managed to prop himself up. Looking at the enormous snake carcass before him, he felt a sense of relief. The battle had been fraught with danger; he had given his all, but ultimately, he had triumphed.

Zhang Yifan stood quietly beside the corpse of the venomous python, feeling the recovery of his spiritual energy. Although the battle had almost exhausted all his strength, he knew that his power had been greatly enhanced in this life-or-death struggle.

He gazed at the tranquil swamp, a sense of unease creeping into his heart. Every inch of the Heavenly Absolute Secret Realm was fraught with danger, and this venomous python was just one of them. The road ahead would undoubtedly be even more arduous, but he had no way back; he could only continue forward.

Zhang Yifan composed himself, stored the venomous python's corpse in his storage ring, and prepared to continue exploring this mysterious realm. A determined light shone in his eyes as he strode forward and disappeared into the thick fog.