Perfect: I am Shi An from Shicun, and I am Huang’s brother!

Chapter 426 The Crimson Mountains
The corpse boat shook violently, creaking and groaning, as if it would fall apart at any moment.

Countless grotesque insects, exuding a dense aura of death, swarmed out from the inky black water. Their sharp teeth gleamed with an eerie light as they frantically gnawed at the hard bones of the venomous dragon's claw.

These insects may not be individually exceptionally strong, but their sheer number created a deadly tide that relentlessly battered the makeshift ferry.

In an instant, the corpse boat trembled more violently, and the scraping sounds of the skeleton being gnawed at were as dense as rain, sending chills down one's spine.

The protective divine light covering the giant venomous dragon's corpse visibly dimmed, and wisps of black smoke even emerged from the edges, emitting a "sizzling" sound.

"Oh no! The protective shield is about to break!"

A prodigy standing at the edge of the corpses turned deathly pale and cried out in shock.

He witnessed several strange insects, entirely black, covered in sharp barbs and resembling giant centipedes, frantically tearing at the divine light barrier with their mouthparts filled with sharp teeth, each bite creating a ripple.

Panic spread like a plague among the thousands of prodigies.

Many people immediately activated their magical techniques to launch an attack, causing various runes to explode and create dark waves.

However, although many of the strange insects were blown away, even more emerged from the murky water the next moment, one after another.

They seem completely fearless of death; their tough shells gleam with a dark light, and some can even withstand some impacts.

"These things are endless! They are draining the life force from the swamp!"

A prodigy skilled in beast taming trembled as he sensed an endless, chilling, and violent aura gathering underwater.

"Stay calm! Don't panic, work together to maintain the protective divine light!"

Some calm individuals attempted to organize, but in the rush, it was difficult to unite thousands of people, and both the attack and defense appeared scattered and ineffective.

The massive skeleton of the Poison Dragon Turtle groaned under the relentless swarm of insects, some of its smaller bones even beginning to crack. The entire "boat" swayed precariously, as if it would be dragged into the depths of the Ink Abyss by the endless insect tide at any moment.

"what!"

Suddenly, screams rang out again. Several prodigies had their protective divine light shattered and were instantly overwhelmed by the swarm of insects. Even their primordial spirits were unable to escape and were devoured, leaving only a wisp of smoke and a nauseating stench of blood.

Panic spread like a plague, the formation on the corpses began to fall apart, and people fought each other, often neglecting one thing for another, which gave the insect swarm an opportunity to take advantage.

If this continues, I'm afraid that before they even reach the other side, most of these thousands of prodigies will perish.

"Hmph, you mere filth, how dare you block my way?"

But just as everyone was filled with panic, Shi An, who had been standing with his hands behind his back on the skull, finally moved.

"Humph!"

He let out a cold snort, without any earth-shattering opening moves, simply lifting his foot and then gently stomping it down.

"Boom!"

This seemingly casual kick landed on the skull of the corpse with a dull, thunderous thud.

"boom!"

At the same time, an indescribable surge of powerful blood energy, mixed with a supreme law fluctuation, spread from the soles of his feet like golden ripples to every corner of the entire venomous dragon carcass!
With a resounding boom, the golden runes seemed to come alive, flowing and shining rapidly on the massive bones. Then, a pure, powerful, and domineering aura erupted, as if a miniature sun was rising in the deathly darkness.

"Chucky!"

In an instant, the monstrous deathly insects that had been gnawing at the bones seemed to have met their nemesis, letting out a shrill scream. Their bodies melted and vaporized rapidly, like ice and snow thrown into a raging fire, leaving not a trace behind.

The ripples did not stop, but continued to expand outwards. The moment they touched the water's surface, the black water within a hundred feet radius seemed to be purified. The viscous ink color temporarily faded, becoming somewhat clearer. More dark shadows hidden underwater retreated in panic, not daring to approach.

The power of a single strike is so great!

The corpse fell silent instantly, and everyone stared in disbelief at the figure in front of them.

The insect swarm that had just left them helpless and caused heavy casualties was completely neutralized by Shi An's seemingly effortless kick.
Is this the kind of being who can rival the Ten-Crown King, the Desolate One, the Immortal, and the One with Double Pupils?!
Unfortunately, Shi An paid no attention to the crowd's surprise. He didn't even turn around to look at them. His gaze remained calm as he looked towards the depths of the Great Swamp, towards the direction where the golden road stretched out, as if he had just done something insignificant.

Under his control, the venomous dragon's carcass once again broke through the black water steadily and resolutely, swimming forward.

Finally, the fog ahead began to thin, and the outline of the opposite bank became faintly visible.

However, just as it was about to reach the shore, the ghostly fire in the eye sockets of the venomous dragon's corpse suddenly surged. Its remaining ferocious will broke through Shi An's temporary seal, and the huge skeletal body twisted wildly, trying to throw all the "prey" on its back into the black water!
"Beast!"

Upon seeing this, Shi An immediately let out a cold shout, and at the same time, a cold light flashed in his eyes as he stomped down heavily again!
"boom!"

With a loud bang, as if a giant star had crashed down, a large section of the skull of the Poison Dragon Ao, which was harder than divine metal, collapsed instantly. The surging ghost fire was swept away by a gale and extinguished completely with a mournful cry.

The out-of-control corpses suddenly froze, then slowly sank into the black swamp.

Shi An, however, had already taken advantage of the momentum to leap up and, like a golden meteor, was the first to step onto the solid opposite shore.

Behind them, the geniuses of the Three Thousand Continents displayed their unique abilities and rushed to the shore in a sorry state. Looking back, they saw that the Black Swamp had returned to its deathly silence, as if nothing had ever happened, yet it sent chills down everyone's spine.

If Shi An hadn't taken the initiative to suppress the corpses and then decisively brought the cauldron down at the crucial moment, at least 30% of the people would probably have remained forever in that inky black water.

After crossing the Kurosawa, the scenery ahead changes once more.

The ancient road still shines with golden light, but it winds its way into a red mountain range.

The mountain was rugged, as if stained with blood, and the air was filled with the strong smell of sulfur and saltpeter. The ground temperature was extremely high, and scorching fire occasionally spewed out from the cracks.

"Thank you for your help, Brother Shi."

Several outstanding individuals stepped forward, cupped their hands in greeting to Shi An, and spoke sincerely.

But Shi An merely nodded slightly, his gaze remaining fixed on the depths of the mountains, where...
not simple!
Sure enough, they hadn't gone far when a deafening roar came from ahead, its murderous aura soaring into the sky, clearly indicating that a powerful being was blocking their path.

The group cautiously approached and saw a massive python, covered in red scales, coiled at the pass of the Crimson Mountain Range. Its scales shimmered with a blinding red light like burning iron, and its eyes were blood-red, radiating a terrifying pressure that made people's hearts tremble.

Its body coiled and twisted, almost covering the entire mountain. Every slight movement of its thick, serpentine body caused the earth to tremble, rocks to crack, and scalding subterranean fire to gush out from the cracks, turning the surrounding area a crimson red.

"A Flame Python? And one that has reached the peak of the True One Realm, a half-step Celestial God?!"

Looking at the giant python, Shi An couldn't help but feel a little surprised. It was actually the Flame Python clan that he had met in the lower realm!
(End of this chapter)