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

Chapter 428 Subduing the Flame Python
Seeing his full-force attack, powerful enough to incinerate mountains and boil seas, so easily neutralized by his opponent, the Flame Python's scarlet vertical pupils suddenly contracted, filled with utter horror.

"Impossible! You... what kind of magic is this?!"

Its voice trembled with disbelief, and the oppressive feeling emanating from its bloodline became incredibly clear, causing its massive body to writhe uneasy.

It's important to know that what it spews out is not ordinary fire, but something that has melted its own essence and is just a hair's breadth away from becoming "dragon breath." Even a true god would have to shed a layer of skin if he got a wisp of it on him!
But that human simply raised his hand and took it?
The crowd of geniuses behind them was in an uproar. They had thought that Shi An would be in a tough battle and might even meet with disaster, but they never expected that he would so easily defuse the fatal blow from the half-step god.

"Brother Shi is indeed unfathomable. Such methods have probably touched upon some supreme fire law."

One of the prodigies couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"As expected of someone who is valued by that person and for whom they would not hesitate to slay an immortal, they are truly terrifying!"

Another prodigy couldn't help but sigh, his eyes filled with awe when he mentioned "that person".

However, Shi An was not moved in the slightest by the shock of the Fiery Python and the discussions behind him. Instead, he remained calm and stared at the raging Fiery Python with a calm gaze.

"Considering the past karmic ties between my clan and yours, if you retreat now, I may spare your life; otherwise, today will be the day you perish."

Seeing the genuine coldness in Shi An's eyes, the Flame Python's massive body trembled slightly.

After the brief exchange, it was clear to it that the human before it possessed power that it could not contend with, and if the fight continued, it would likely die.

But it's truly unbearable to give up on this hard-won breakthrough.

"Human, don't push your luck!"

"If I were to fight to the death, none of you might escape unscathed!"

It roared, trying to make a final struggle.

Seeing that the other party was still struggling in the face of death, Shi An couldn't help but shake his head slightly, and the runes in his palm flashed with an even more dazzling light: "You have already damaged your source, and fighting to the death will only lead to your own destruction."

"Moreover, don't you want to truly transform into a dragon and step into that higher realm?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of hesitation crossed the Flame Python's eyes. Its desire to transform into a dragon was incredibly strong; it was its lifelong pursuit.

It would be unacceptable for it to fail because of this battle.

"You... do you really have a way to help me transform into a dragon?"

The next moment, it spoke again, its voice carrying a hint of expectation and doubt.

"nature!"

Facing the Fiery Python's suspicious gaze, Shi An showed no anger. Instead, he nodded slightly and said, "Although the earth vein fire essence here is strong, it is not the best help for you."

“I have a method that can draw on purer fire energy to help you break through, but you need to open the pass first so that everyone can pass through.”

These words caused the Flame Python to fall silent as it weighed the pros and cons.

After a long while, its desire to transform into a dragon finally overcame all other desires, and its massive body began to slowly retreat, leaving the narrow pass it had been occupying.

"I hope you will keep your promise, otherwise, even if it costs me my body and soul, I will not let you go!"

The Flame Python's voice was deep and carried a hint of threat.

However, Shi An didn't take the danger of the Flame Python to heart at all, and just smiled calmly: "Don't worry, since I promised you, I will do it."

With the Fiery Python retreating, the pass was finally clear.

Upon seeing this, many of the prodigies showed expressions of surprise and delight, as they had not expected the matter to be resolved so smoothly.

"Brother Shi, thank you!" The young prodigy in golden armor who had been holding a halberd stepped forward and bowed to Shi An.

Other outstanding talents also gathered around, expressing their gratitude and respect to Shi An.

Despite the gratitude of the crowd, Shi An simply smiled and said, "No need to be polite. We are all cultivators from the Three Thousand Continents. Now that we are out and about, we should support each other."

"Now, everyone, let's get through the pass as quickly as possible; we shouldn't stay here any longer."

Upon hearing this, everyone bowed to him again and then quickened their pace to pass through the pass.

Shi An stayed behind last, looking calmly at Yan Mang, and said, "Come with me."

Having said that, he turned and went to the other side without waiting for Yanmang's response.

Seeing this, Yanmang hesitated for a moment, but ultimately followed behind Shi An.

Soon, they arrived at a relatively secluded place.

"go in!"

Shi An raised his hand, his five fingers loosely clenched, and the void was instantly lifted as if a curtain had been lifted, revealing a deep, crimson-gold crack.

Beyond the cracks lay not chaos, but volcanoes brimming with immense firepower—a total of eighty-one.

This was the idea that Shi An suddenly came up with after his battle with the celestial being from the Fire Cloud Cave.

He moved eighty-one volcanoes containing immense fire sources from the Immortal Ancient Realm to the Purple Spirit Realm.

The original intention was to allow children with fire-type talents in the village to have a better understanding after returning to Stone Village. Now, it's unexpected that this Flame Python will be used first.

However, this is also good, it's a good opportunity to test the effect.

On the other side, looking at the suddenly appearing crimson-gold crack, the Flame Python's massive body stiffened slightly, its scarlet vertical pupils filled with shock and confusion.

The immense fire energy erupting from behind the crack, as vast and boundless as the ocean, instinctively made it sense danger, yet that familiar and powerful true meaning of the fire path seemed to be calling to it.

"Where...where is this?"

The Fiery Python's voice trembled slightly, though it tried its best to conceal it, Shi An still keenly noticed it.

This made him shake his head slightly: "Don't worry, this is a secret fire source that I moved here with great magic. It contains eighty-one volcanoes that contain a vast fire source."

"If you wish to truly transform into a dragon and break through your current bottleneck, this is the perfect place."

After hearing Shi An's words, Yan Mang was very tempted, but he did not set off immediately. Instead, he stared intently at the fire source world in the crack, his mind in turmoil.

It knew very well that the human in front of it would not help it for no reason, but the fire power coming from the crack was an irresistible temptation for it.

"What exactly is your purpose? How do I know you won't harm me here?"

Finally, the Flame Python spoke, its voice still tinged with wariness.

Despite the Flame Python's repeated questions, Shi An remained calm and said, "I've said it before, I have a karmic connection with your clan. Out of consideration for this connection, as long as you open the pass and allow everyone to pass, I will help you transform into a dragon."

"This is the place that will help you break through, so you don't need to worry too much. If I really had malicious intent, I could have killed you at the pass just now, why bother with all this?"

Hearing Shi An say this, Yan Mang recalled the scene from before, and his vigilance relaxed slightly.

(End of this chapter)