The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, becoming a disciple of Yue Buqun.

Although the giant python was beyond their comprehension, Jiang Ning's martial arts skills gave them great confidence.

hiss! !

Jiang Ning had barely landed and hadn't even made a further move when the giant python, sensing danger, couldn't hold back any longer.

call out!

A sharp whistling sound filled the air as the giant python, which had been pounding the ground with its tail, suddenly raised it and swept it diagonally towards the people surrounding it.

The sudden situation startled everyone, and they scattered to avoid it.

boom!

The snake's tail swept across the thatched hut beside it, and the hut collapsed with a crash.

Such destructive power left everyone pale-faced.

When its first attack failed, the giant python became ferocious and lunged at the group with its gaping maw.

Everyone hurriedly dodged, but one person couldn't get away in time. When he looked back, he saw a huge python's head with its bloody mouth wide open coming towards him, which made his mind go blank for a moment.

"Beast!"

Seeing this, Jiang Ning's expression hardened. He bent down and rushed forward, arriving in front of the man just as the giant python was about to bite down. He reached out and grabbed the man, then leaped away from the spot.

Bang!

The giant python bit into empty air, but ended up biting into the ground and eating a mouthful of mud.

The giant python looked up at Jiang Ning, who was leaping into the distance.

"Are you OK?"

Jiang Ning put the man down and noticed that his pupils were glazed over, so he called out to him.

The man then came to his senses and stammered.

"No...it's nothing..."

Jiang Ning saw that his legs were trembling and his face was pale, clearly he was frightened.

"This beast is dangerous, you all scatter."

Having witnessed the giant python's immense destructive power, Jiang Ning shouted to the crowd to prevent unnecessary casualties.

The giant python was truly terrifying; everyone was already terrified. Upon hearing this, they all breathed a sigh of relief and quickly retreated.

Jiang Ning turned his head to look at the giant python, which was also staring at him with its eyes wide open and its tongue hissing.

next second.

The giant python moved, heading towards Jiangning at incredible speed.

Jiang Ning's expression hardened. He did not draw his True Martial Sword immediately, but instead bent down slightly, ready to strike.

The giant python was incredibly fast, and in the blink of an eye it pounced, its gaping maw seemingly ready to swallow Jiang Ning whole in the next second.

In that critical moment, Jiang Ning leaped into the air, flipped in mid-air, and landed on the giant python's head.

Having missed its target again, the giant python became even more agitated. But the next second, it felt as if someone was above it. Just as it was about to shake its head to throw Jiang Ning off, Jiang Ning punched it on the head.

hiss! !

The giant python was in pain.

Ok?

Feeling a slight pain in his hand, Jiang Ning was somewhat surprised by the hardness of the snake scales.

The giant python had already realized what was happening and was shaking its head frantically.

Feeling a sense of weightlessness beneath his feet, Jiang Ning knew he couldn't linger on the snake's head, so he flipped over and jumped to the ground a short distance away.

As soon as he landed, he heard the sound of wind breaking overhead. Jiang Ning's expression changed slightly, and he quickly dodged to the side.

Bang!

The snake's tail slammed heavily onto the ground, as if the ground itself trembled.

Seeing that its attack was ineffective, the giant python violently raised its tail, leaving a long, shallow crater in the ground where it had just struck.

Jiang Ning, who was not far away, frowned slightly upon seeing this scene.

After the earlier probing, it became clear that this giant python was not only extremely destructive, but also had very hard scales. His punch had used internal force, but it only caused the python pain when it hit its head, without causing much damage. His fist, on the other hand, was a little sore from the impact.

As he had expected, this giant python was extremely difficult to deal with. If an ordinary expert encountered this python, they would surely die if they did not have the skill to escape.

call out!call out!call out!

Not far away, martial arts practitioners also threw darts, silver needles, and other hidden weapons at the giant python, and many even drew their bows and fired flaming arrows.

The Ming Dynasty had explicit regulations prohibiting civilians from possessing bows and arrows, but these江湖人士 (jianghu figures) disregarded these regulations.

But whether it was a hidden weapon or an arrow, when they hit the giant python, they only made a clanging sound and did not cause any harm to the python, as if they were just tickling it.

"Is its defense that strong?"

This scene left many martial arts practitioners dumbfounded.

The python's scales were extremely hard, making it difficult for ordinary weapons to leave a mark. The martial arts practitioners not only failed to harm the python, but also made it more ferocious. With a turn of its head, the python's scarlet eyes stared at the group, and the next second it changed its target and pounced on them.

The crowd was horrified at the sight and scattered in all directions.

Bang!

A martial arts practitioner was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the snake's tail. His body was sent flying backward, landing and tumbling several times a short distance away.

"puff!"

The man suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood, which was mixed with fragments of his internal organs. At that moment, he felt as if his internal organs were on fire and he was in excruciating pain.

Fortunately, the python only swept across him casually and did not exert any force; otherwise, he would have suffered more than just injuries and vomiting blood.

Seeing the giant python going berserk in the crowd, Jiang Ning's expression darkened. With a clang, he drew his True Martial Sword and swiftly rushed over in a few leaps, at the same time unleashing a burst of sword energy.

Bang!

The sword energy missed the giant python, instead exploding on the ground and leaving a shallow crater.

The commotion attracted the giant python's attention. The python turned its head and saw Jiang Ning rushing towards it with his sword drawn.

The giant python's attention was drawn to the Zhenwu Sword in Jiang Ning's hand.

It was impossible not to be drawn in; the Zhenwu Sword in Jiang Ning's hands gleamed with a chilling light in the darkness.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Ning arrived in front of the giant python. He then leaped forward, gripped his sword, and channeled his inner strength into the blade, making it gleam even colder. Jiang Ning thrust his sword forward, as if piercing through space itself.

At this moment, the giant python's eyes were fixed on the Zhenwu Sword. For some reason, it felt an extremely strong threat from the sword. A rare look of solemnity appeared in its eyes, and Jiang Ning happened to catch this expression.

Jiang Ning found it somewhat absurd that he could see such human-like expressions through the eyes of a non-human being.

But Jiang Ning's hands did not stop moving at all.

Out of instinct, the giant python twisted its body to dodge, but its enormous size prevented it from escaping Jiang Ning's attack.

Jiang Ning pierced the giant python's body with his sword. The snake's scales, which were originally incredibly hard, became as fragile as paper when they encountered the Zhenwu Sword. The sword tip easily pierced through the snake's scales and disappeared into its flesh.

hiss! ! !

The giant python raised its head and let out a shrill roar, then began to twist its body wildly.

Jiang Ning drew his sword and retreated, then swept his sword horizontally again, leaving a wound on the giant python's body, from which blood flowed.

The giant python was injured, and its ferocious aura intensified. It attacked Jiang Ning frantically, but Jiang Ning kept dodging while unleashing sword energy that left wounds on the python's body.

Those who witnessed this scene from afar finally calmed down and breathed a sigh of relief.

"As expected, Master Jiang's martial arts skills have reached a superb level. Even such a rare and ferocious beast cannot do anything to Master Jiang."

Someone said.

Others echoed this.

"Yes, it truly lives up to its reputation."

As time passed, the python's aura gradually changed from its initial ferocity to panic.

At this moment, a clear look of fear appeared in the python's eyes as it looked at Jiang Ning. The next second, the python turned and fled without any hesitation.

Jiang Ning saw that the other party was heading towards the Qinling Mountains, and knew that the other party was trying to escape, so he did not hesitate and quickly chased after them.

This scene surprised everyone.

"Oh no! The beast is trying to escape!"

"Hero Jiang has caught up with them."

Should we go after them too?

After only a moment's hesitation, everyone followed.

……

Qinling.

The giant python crawled frantically ahead at an extremely fast speed.

The giant python, fleeing ahead, would occasionally glance back. Although it was pitch black behind it, it could sense that the tiny human was still chasing it; it had not shaken off the man.

The snake's instincts told it that if it continued like this, it would not only fail to shake off the dangerous human, but it would also likely die. The python immediately turned around and frantically crawled to the right.

It is going to find its mortal enemy.

That dead turtle.

Chapter 681: Fighting Turtle and Snake

Jiang Ning, who was in pursuit, was puzzled when he saw the giant python suddenly change its direction of escape, but he did not stop moving his feet.

Although this giant python is enormous, it is not slow at all. Especially in the Qinling Mountains, where there are many trees and weeds, and it is nighttime now, so it is easy to lose track of it if you are not careful.

call out!

Jiang Ning landed lightly on a thick branch, then leaped forward again, his figure jumping continuously in the dark night sky.