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"roar!"

After landing on the island, the giant python suddenly accelerated its escape light and unleashed a technique that transformed into an even faster, earth-yellow stream of light.

A short while later, a loud roar was heard.

The yellowish-brown light, like a falling star, crashed heavily onto the giant python.

Scales flew off the spotted python's body, and pieces of flesh and blood scattered everywhere.

This demon possesses superior strength and toxicity, but its defensive capabilities are only average.

The giant python, in pain, let out a mournful cry.

As it moved, it swept away a large area of ​​trees, creating a cloud of flying sand and stones.

Just as the giant python paused, the cultivator who had unleashed the yellowish-brown light accelerated and landed in front of the python within a few breaths.

His figure was revealed; he was an elderly man with a cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining.

The person landed in front of the giant python, created a protective shield with a magic spell, and then immediately patted the storage bag.

Three small, dark flags flew out of his storage bag and landed in mid-air.

Suddenly, billowing black mist spread out from the small flag.

The restrictions churned within the black mist, and ghostly faces formed from the condensed black mist appeared, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws.

At the same time, several dark chains emerged from the black mist and headed towards the giant python.

As the small flag appeared, fear immediately appeared in the eyes of the spotted python.

However, his body seemed to be bound by chains, and his movements became sluggish.

The spotted python roared angrily, stirring up a foul gust of wind.

The island, which originally had some ordinary small beasts and birds, was now completely silent, except for the sounds of fighting, making it like a dead island.

Although the small flag hindered the progress of the spotted python.

But it did not give up and wait to die. Instead, it coiled up its body, ready to strike, and its vertical pupils glowed with a blood-red light.

Although the chains that emerged from the black mist were able to bind the giant python's body, their effect seemed to be limited.

Simply preventing the python from escaping again does not completely immobilize it.

Seeing that the flag had taken effect, the old man opened his mouth, revealing several black teeth.

He sneered at the spotted python: "It's nothing but a beast!"

Then he smiled and said to the giant python, "Fellow Daoist Wang Xing, I am not good at water magic. If we were in the sea, I would really be at a loss when dealing with this demon."

But this demon has unfortunately landed on the island; we mustn't let it escape again!

The figure following closely behind the giant python also revealed itself: a bald, burly man with a disgruntled expression.

It must be Wang Xing.

The two men, one in front and one behind, blocked the giant python's retreat.

Bald Wang Xing's expression was not good. He said, "Old ghost Yin, we finally escaped from those demon bastards. Why waste time on this monster?"

Yin Laogui snorted coldly and said, "What do you know? This demon is the core of my Yin Soul Formation. If it escapes, the power of my Yin Soul Formation will be greatly weakened."

"If it weren't for using the Yin Soul Array to deal with that demonic cultivator, how could this spotted venomous python have escaped!"

After saying that, his tone softened slightly: "This demon is restrained by my Yin Soul Formation. Although its aura is still at the late stage of the first rank, it is actually impossible for it to exert its full strength."

"Don't worry, just help me capture this demon, and I'll give you a mid-grade first-tier magic weapon as a reward!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xing was immediately tempted, but he curled his lip and said, "I don't want your broken first-grade mid-level magic artifacts that you've used for who knows how many years."

"If you want me to help you capture this demon, you'll have to give me five hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

Yin Laogui grunted a few times, his expression changing slightly, clearly somewhat dissatisfied with Wang Xing's outrageous demands.

However, he still nodded in agreement.

The fragmented conversation between the two reached Bai Xuanjing's ears, which immediately surprised him.

He hadn't expected that the two people chasing after the late-stage first-tier demonic beast were actually only mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

However, it seems that this spotted venomous python is under some kind of restriction and cannot unleash the full power of a late-stage first-tier monster.

No wonder these two alone dared to hunt down a late-stage first-tier demonic beast.

What surprised Bai Xuanjing even more was the spirit stone crystal mentioned in their conversation.

The so-called "spirit stone crystal" refers to spirit stone ore that has been freshly mined from spirit stone mines and contains impurities.

After processing, they become finished spirit stones that can be used for cultivation and trading.

Ordinary people wouldn't sell this kind of stuff; they would purify it for later use.

After all, the purification method for spirit stone crystals is not difficult.

Who would trade spirit stones and crystals?

Bai Xuanjing's heart stirred.

Do these two people in front of me own a spirit stone mine?

Upon realizing this, Bai Xuanjing was immediately filled with surprise and a burning desire.

The spirit stone mine is a truly high-value mineral vein!

Any single mineral vein contains at least tens of thousands of spirit stone crystals.

Larger veins can even contain hundreds of thousands of spirit stones and raw crystals.

Even the Bai family would be envious of such a mineral vein.

Immediately afterwards, Bai Xuanjing couldn't help but recall another matter.

Zhan Yue Dao Lu Storage Bag.

A headdress adorned with spirit stones and crystals!

Bai Xuanjing suddenly remembered.

Different impurities result in different colors of spirit stone crystals, and some beautiful spirit stone crystals are used by cultivators as ornaments.

Female cultivators, in particular, are more fond of this path.

Back then, Bai Xuanjing had obtained a dazzling spirit stone crystal embedded in her headdress from Zhan Yue Dao Lu's storage bag.

That unpolished crystal was indeed beautiful, but after purification, it would just be a low-grade spirit stone.

Therefore, Bai Xuanjing did not purify it, but simply took it off from the headdress and put it in her storage bag, intending to use it as decoration in the future.

Unexpectedly, I encountered a spirit stone crystal again in the open sea!

Just as Bai Xuanjing was lost in thought, the siege against the Spotted Serpent had already begun.

After receiving the promise, Wang Xing immediately summoned a mid-grade first-level longsword and a mid-grade first-level small shield.

He held the small shield in front of him, and then wielded his long sword to slash at the tail of the spotted serpent.

Yin Laogui also auctioned off two mid-grade first-tier magic artifacts in succession: one was a round disc, and the other was a yellow metal sphere that looked extremely heavy.

Judging from their current methods, each of these two possesses at least two mid-grade first-tier magic artifacts.

Among independent cultivators, he is considered to be quite wealthy.

Many mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators use a single mid-grade magic weapon until they die!

Bai Xuanjing couldn't help but think of Zhan Yue's storage bag; the couple also possessed three mid-grade magic artifacts.

At the time, Bai Xuanjing even said that Zhan Yue Dao Lu had made a fortune.

On the battlefield, Yin Laogui and his companion continuously attacked the Spotted Poisonous Python with their magical weapons. Although their attacks were fierce, none of them aimed for the python's vital points.

Clearly, they were holding back, fearing they might seriously injure or kill the demon.

The spotted venomous python was struck and immediately felt pain, shaking its body repeatedly to defend itself against the magical weapon.

While the magical artifacts were surrounding and attacking the spotted venomous python, Yin Laogui's hand gestures did not stop.

Streaks of dark spiritual light surged from his fingertips, landing on the Yin Soul Array in mid-air, causing the black mist to thicken even more.

Then, Yin Laogui bit his fingertip, forcing out a drop of essence blood, which landed in the Yin Soul Array with the incantation.

In an instant, the evil spirit howled, the chains became even stronger, and it pounced on the colorful venomous python. A cold wind blew, creating a feeling of dark clouds obscuring the sun.

Sensing the power of the Yin Soul Array, Bai Xuanjing was immediately surprised.

The temporary attack method employed by this formation of flags seems quite peculiar, employing evil spirits to fight against the enemy, and its momentum is by no means weak.

Judging from what Yin Laogui said, this was still without the Spotted Poisonous Python as the core of the formation.

If the spotted venomous python were to serve as the core of the formation, even a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator would likely be at a disadvantage against this Yin Soul Formation!

"Among independent cultivators, there are some with extraordinary and powerful abilities!"

Bai Xuanjing couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "He's become much more cunning."

He did not move.

The battlefield was some distance from his hiding place, so he was less likely to be discovered while concealed there.

But if they were to hide, they would certainly not be able to conceal themselves from these two.

After fighting for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Wang Xing couldn't help but urge them on.

Although the Spotted Serpent was hampered by the Yin Soul Formation and could not fully exert its strength,

However, the power of its venom has not diminished in the slightest!

Even though he tried to dodge, Wang Xing's magical longsword was accidentally stained with a trace of venom, causing its spiritual power to be somewhat depleted.

Although the foundation wasn't depleted, it will still take a long time to repair.

If it weren't for the five hundred low-grade spirit stones promised by Yin Laogui, he would have left no matter what.

Hearing Wang Xing's urging, Yin Laogui's eyes flickered as he looked towards the distant sea, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

As his thoughts raced, his gaze turned slightly cold.

Sensing the aura emanating from the array flags in the air, he knew it was about time, so he looked at the spotted venomous python and suddenly let out a roar.

"You beast, surrender now!"

His voice was as loud as rolling thunder, falling heavily.

A wisp of black smoke spewed from the old ghost's mouth, condensing in mid-air into a dark, serpentine ghostly form that lunged at the spotted venomous python.

Then the black mist within the Yin Soul Array suddenly churned, and the chains extending from the black mist grew thicker and their aura intensified.

Under the attrition of the two cultivators, Yin Laogui and Wang Xing, the Spotted Poisonous Python was already struggling and was finding it difficult to cope.

In an instant, the serpentine ghost had entered his body.

The next moment, the spotted python's body stiffened and became motionless.

"Haha, thank you so much for your help, Fellow Daoist Wang Xing!"

Seeing how smoothly things were going, Yin Laogui burst into smug laughter.

Although it looked perfectly normal, Bai Xuanjing vaguely felt that since the snake shadow ghost left Yin Laogui's mouth, Yin Laogui's aura seemed to have weakened a bit.

After his soul became stronger, Bai Xuanjing's perception of many things was much stronger than before.

He knew that his feeling was not a delusion.

As Bai Xuanjing pondered, Yin Laogui waved his hand.

The chains generated by the Yin Soul Array increased the dragging force, forcibly pulling the body of the Spotted Poisonous Python into the black mist.

Then the three array flags shrank back to their original size and flew back into Yin Laogui's palm.

The spotted venomous python also seemed to have been swallowed up by the array flags and disappeared.

"The Spotted Serpent has returned to the core of the formation. With a little refinement, your Yin Soul Formation will become another powerful weapon. Congratulations, old ghost, on that spirit stone crystal..."

Wang Xing stepped forward with a smile to offer his congratulations, his eyes darting around as he picked up the spirit stone crystal.