Reborn as a lotus, she initially refuses to hand it over to the state.

At the same time, in the valley, the black-scaled python went completely berserk. It abandoned its attack on the mountain monster and instead charged desperately toward the stone tablet.

Just as it was about to approach the stone tablet, a sharp bird cry suddenly came from the sky.

A golden light tore through the sky, and Little Golden Treasure, who had just broken through to the fourth rank, finally made his move, his golden claws grabbing the black-scaled python's horn.

The newly grown black horns snapped off, and the black-scaled python let out a mournful scream.

The mountain monster seized the opportunity and punched it in the head, smashing the entire snake head into the ground.

The Black Tiger King also arrived at this moment, his cold tiger eyes fixed on the Black Scale Python: "Submit, or die."

The black-scaled python struggled to raise its head, its eyes filled with resentment.

There was little intention of submission in that resentment.

The Black Tiger King stared at it, its tiger eyes icy cold, and said, "I'll give you only one chance: submit, or die."

The black-scaled python lowered its head and emitted a hoarse hiss, appearing to be giving in.

Shan Kui scratched his head, just about to put his fist away.

But in that instant, a hint of resentment flashed in the black-scaled python's eyes.

Its massive body suddenly sprang up, not to pounce on the Black Tiger King, nor on the Mountain Demon, but directly towards the broken stone tablet.

It opened its blood-red maw, attempting to spit its blood onto the stone tablet. The Black Tiger King's expression changed drastically: "Not good!"

Little Jinbao was also startled: "This snake king is really unruly!"

Just as the black-scaled python was about to approach the broken monument.

Chu Zhou, far away in the middle of Black Dragon Lake, turned completely cold. He had originally wanted to spare the life of this black-scaled python.

After all, a peak third-tier beast would be a formidable fighting force if subdued, but it seems that this snake has already been affected by the aura of the stone tablet.

Not only are they ruthless, but they are also unstable. Keeping such a person under Black Dragon Mountain's command would only be a hidden danger.

Chu Zhou gave the order directly: "Kill."

Chu Zhou's voice echoed in the minds of Little Jinbao, Shan Kui, and Black Tiger King at the same time.

The three demon kings were simultaneously jolted, and the Black Tiger King's eyes instantly turned fierce; this was the command it had been waiting for.

With all its might, the Black Tiger King unleashed its massive body, transforming into a black lightning bolt as it pounced forward at incredible speed.

The black-scaled python had just opened its mouth and hadn't even had time to spit out blood mist when the black tiger king pounced on its side and bit its vital spot.

Sharp fangs pierced the snake scales, and blood gushed out instantly. The black-scaled python let out a shrill scream, and its massive body struggled wildly.

The mountain monster also rushed up, roared, grabbed the black-scaled python's hindquarters with both hands, and slammed it hard to the ground.

The earth cracked and the entire valley trembled. Little Jinbao was not idle either. A golden afterimage streaked through the air as it targeted the black-scaled python's eyes.

It pecked right through one of the snake's eyes.

"Serves you right for pretending to be dead! Serves you right for not being honest! Today, I'll peck your eye out!"

The black-scaled python went completely mad, its body thrashing violently as it tried to throw the black tiger king off.

But the Black Tiger King bit down hard on its vital spot, its tiger claws tearing through the snake's scales, ripping large pieces of flesh apart.

Just then, the Black Soul Fruit inside the Black Scale Python's body, which was not yet fully refined, erupted with violent spiritual energy.

Its aura suddenly surged again, as if it wanted to launch a last-ditch counterattack.

A ruthless glint flashed in the Black Tiger King's eyes. Instead of retreating, it plunged a claw deep into the flesh of the Black Scale Python.

The tiger claws gripped a jet-black crystal core tightly, causing the black-scaled python's body to stiffen abruptly.

"No!"

It let out a venomous screech, but it was too late; the Black Tiger King suddenly unleashed its power.

The crystal core was forcibly dug out, and the black-scaled python's massive body convulsed violently a few times before finally crashing to the ground.

Blood stained the icy pool, a peak-stage third-tier black-scaled python.

dead!

The entire Blackwood Snake Valley fell silent instantly; the previously frantically surging snakes froze.

They never imagined that the king who ruled Snake Valley would die like this.

And it died so decisively, the Black Tiger King covered in blood, with the pitch-black crystal core in its mouth, and it raised its head.

A pair of tiger eyes swept across the entire valley.

"Those who submit live, those who resist die."

As soon as the words were spoken, some of the snakes in the swarm immediately lowered their heads and lay prostrate on the ground.

However, some serpentine beasts with bloodshot eyes continued to hiss wildly and even tried to rush towards the broken stone tablet.

Black Tiger King didn't even glance at them, and immediately ordered, "Kill."

The mountain beast charged out first, and the snakes and beasts affected by the pollution couldn't stop it at all.

With one punch, the snake's body exploded.

Little Jinbao was extremely fast, constantly weaving through the air, killing any snake-like beasts that tried to escape towards the stone tablet.

The Black Tiger King then commanded the black wolves, giant leopards, and lynxes he brought to block the outer perimeter of the valley.

At this moment, the Black Dragon Mountain Expedition Team displayed true terror for the first time.

In just over ten minutes, the entire Blackwood Snake Valley fell completely silent.

Those snake-beasts that were willing to submit were driven to the side of the valley, while those with bloodshot eyes and confused minds were all eliminated.

Snake blood flowed into the cold pool through the cracks in the rocks of the valley, and the air was filled with a heavy, bloody stench.

The civilian awakened team was already terrified.

There were originally five people, but one was whipped to death by the black-scaled python, and another was bitten to death by the snake swarm.

The remaining three huddled behind a boulder, their faces pale and their bodies trembling.

The young man in the lead felt his legs go weak; he had thought he was brave enough.

But it wasn't until he saw with his own eyes the Mountain Demon swinging the Black Scale Python and smashing it wildly, and the Black Tiger King forcibly digging out the Snake King's crystal core, that he understood.

What they called an adventure was nothing but a joke in the eyes of these demon kings.

Just then, Little Golden Treasure landed in front of them, its golden bird eyes looking down at the three of them.

"You lot, do you want to live or die?"

The three men's eyes widened instantly when they heard the bird speak human language.

The young man in the lead nearly wet himself in fear: "You can talk?"

Little Jinbao immediately perked up and puffed out his chest: "Nonsense, Bird Master can not only talk, but also curse."

At this point, it remembered Chu Zhou's instructions and forced itself to hold back: "Never mind, Master said we can't curse people randomly."

The skinny man turned pale and immediately knelt on the ground.

"Don't kill us, we're just passing by."

Little Jinbao rolled his eyes and said irritably, "Just passing by? You guys are just passing by with psionic explosives and trying to steal fruit? Do you really think I'm stupid?"

The three were so frightened that they dared not utter a word. The Black Tiger King walked over, his cold tiger eyes landing on the three of them.

It does not like humans, especially such greedy and weak humans.

According to its nature, it would be easiest to just swallow it whole, but Chu Zhou had said before that if it wasn't blocking the way, we could ignore it.

After a moment's thought, the Black Tiger King decided not to kill them all. Instead, it raised its paw and pointed it out of the valley.

"Get out of here! Go back and tell the humans that Blackwood Serpent Valley belongs to Black Dragon Mountain from this day forward."

"Anyone who dares to come again will die."

The three of them felt as if they had been granted a pardon and scrambled out of the valley.

Looking at their disheveled figures, Xiao Jinbao couldn't help but shout, "Slow down! Don't fall and die, or you'll blame us!"

The three ran even faster, and only after they left did the Black Tiger King return to the edge of the cold pool.

At this moment, there are still two intact spirit fruits left on the Black Soul Fruit tree.

Inside the black-scaled python's belly was a remnant fruit that had not yet been fully refined. The Black Tiger King took out the snake king crystal core and the remnant fruit and placed them aside.

The mountain stag had many wounds from the poisonous fog, but its skin was thick and tough, so the problem wasn't too serious.

Little Jinbao stared at the Black Soul Fruit, his eyes darting around: "Black thing, do you think Master will reward me with one?"

The Black Tiger King gave it a cold look: "You've just broken through to the fourth rank, you'll easily overeat and die."

Little Jinbao immediately became unhappy: "You're just jealous."

The mountain monster let out a low growl, its meaning clear: you just want to steal food.

Little Jinbao immediately bristled: "You big dummy, stop slandering Bird Master!"

Just as they were arguing, Chu Zhou's voice rang out again.

"Black Tiger".

The Black Tiger King immediately bowed his head and respectfully said, "Master."

Chu Zhou's voice was calm: "Well done."

Upon hearing this, the Black Tiger King was startled, knowing that it had finally gained Chu Zhou's true approval.

Chu Zhou continued, "You will be in charge of Blackwood Serpent Valley for the time being."

"The subjugated serpent beasts have been incorporated into the Serpent Valley Guard."

"All serpent beasts affected by the pollution must be eliminated, and the Black Soul Fruit Tree must not be destroyed."

"Return the Serpent King Crystal Core and the remaining fruit to Black Dragon Lake. Of the two Black Soul Fruits remaining, seal one away and keep the other for you."

The Black Tiger King suddenly looked up, and exclaimed in surprise, "Master?"

Chu Zhou said calmly, "This is your reward, but don't rush to consume it. Once you have completely stabilized Snake Valley, I will personally help you break through to the fourth rank."

The Black Tiger King was thrilled and immediately bowed his head: "Your subordinate is willing to die for your master."

Little Jinbao immediately panicked: "Master, what about me?"

Chu Zhou said, "You are responsible for bringing back the crystal core and the remaining fruit."

Little Jinbao froze: "Huh? Bird Master is just a deliveryman?"

Chu Zhou countered, "You're unwilling?"

Little Jinbao immediately changed his tune: "Yes, I'd love to! It's an honor for Master Bird to deliver goods for him."

Shan Kui was laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking, and Xiao Jinbao was so angry he almost rushed over to peck it.

Chu Zhou ignored them and focused his attention on the broken stone tablet.

The stone tablet is covered with cracks, and most of the text has been worn away by time, but a few lines of text are still barely visible.