Although the little girl was small, she ran quite fast. When she saw Yang Ye, she forcibly changed her escape direction and ran towards another direction. By doing so, she shortened the distance between herself and the Giant Python King. If Yang Ye turned and ran, there was a high chance he could escape.
Yang Ye hesitated for a moment, then took a deep breath. Without further hesitation, he picked up a large rock from the ground and ran towards the Giant Python King. When the distance was only a dozen meters away, he clenched his fist and threw the rock at the Giant Python King with all his strength.
"Bang!"
The rock hit the Giant Python King's head, making a cracking sound as it shattered into pieces.
Seeing this, Yang Ye's eyes widened. The defense was too strong!
Being hit by the rock, the Giant Python King became furious and decisively gave up chasing the little girl. It swung its body and charged towards Yang Ye.
With its massive size, everything in its path was left in ruins. Anything it touched was mercilessly crushed. Its imposing presence was terrifying.
"Run!"
Seeing the little girl standing by, watching him curiously, Yang Ye shouted. At the same time, he picked up another rock from the ground and rushed towards the Giant Python King.
To be honest, facing such a colossal creature, Yang Ye had no confidence at all. But he couldn't bring himself to run away. If the little girl had led the Giant Python King to him from the beginning, he would have fled without hesitation. However, the little girl was willing to be chased by the Giant Python King rather than involve him.
Such a kind-hearted girl, just like Xiao Yao! Of course, the most important thing was that he now had some fighting power.
Seeing Yang Ye charging towards the Giant Python King, the little girl gasped for breath, her pitch-black eyes blinked rapidly. Obviously, she didn't expect this servant disciple to help her resist the Giant Python King.
"Ah!"
With a strange cry, Yang Ye exerted all his strength and slapped the corpse in his hand onto the Giant Python King's head.
"Bang!"
With a muffled sound, the rock shattered, and Yang Ye's body was sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Now he understood what it meant to use eggs to strike a rock!
His strike felt like hitting an iron block. Not only did the rock shatter, but even his own arm was numbed at that moment.
"Hiss..."
Being hit by Yang Ye, the Giant Python King coiled its massive snake body and swung it, charging towards Yang Ye once again.
Seeing the colossal Giant Python King like a small mountain, Yang Ye's eyes twitched. Without thinking about anything else, he quickly stood up, spat out a mouthful of blood, and charged forward again.
Running was definitely not an option. There was no obstacle behind them, and on level ground, they couldn't outrun the snake!
Since running was not an option, he could only fight desperately.
When he was two meters away from the Giant Python King, Yang Ye shouted and jumped off the ground with both feet, his fists smashing down towards the Giant Python King's fist-sized blue eyes.
"Hiss!"
Seeing Yang Ye's attack, the snake body swayed, and the massive snake tail, accompanied by a howling wind, swept towards Yang Ye.
The snake tail was incredibly fast, so fast that Yang Ye couldn't get close to the Giant Python King before being struck by it.
"Bang!"
Struck by the snake tail, Yang Ye felt as if his waist had broken. He let out a muffled groan
and a mouthful of blood sprayed out. His body was sent flying by the force of the Giant Python King's tail, soaring nearly ten meters before crashing heavily into a pile of grass, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"I'm no match..." Yang Ye realized that he had known all along that he was no match for the Giant Python King. The defense of a Profound Beast was absolute, even against opponents of the same level or even higher. And now, he was facing a Profound Beast that was two levels above him!
"Are you alright?" At that moment, Ba'er hurriedly ran over to Yang Ye's side and helped him up, speaking softly.
"You...you haven't run away yet!" Yang Ye struggled to stand up, and when he saw that the little girl hadn't fled, he couldn't help but feel exasperated. He had risked his life to give her a chance to escape, but she still hadn't run. Yang Ye wanted to hit someone!
Ba'er shook her little head, her braids swinging back and forth. She said seriously, "How could Ba'er abandon you and run away alone? Ba'er will stand by you through life and death, never leaving or forsaking you. Here, take this powerful talisman and keep fighting!" As she spoke, she pulled out a piece of talisman paper from a small pouch in her skirt and pressed it onto Yang Ye's shoulder.
As soon as the talisman paper touched Yang Ye's shoulder, it turned into a golden light and directly entered his body. Feeling the golden light enter his body, Yang Ye suddenly felt a surge of energy coursing through him. He didn't have time to think about the changes in his body; he picked up a wooden stick from the ground and charged towards the Giant Python King once again.
He really wanted to take a break, but would the Giant Python King give him a chance? When Ba'er stuck the talisman on him, the Giant Python King had already charged towards them again.
This time, the Giant Python King was clearly serious. Its enormous snake mouth opened, revealing a crimson snake letter as thick as an arm.
Looking at the blood-filled mouth that was three times bigger than his head, Yang Ye's scalp tingled. He didn't know where his courage came from to confront a Giant Python King that was two levels higher than him. But he also knew that in such an open field, if he ran, he would definitely have no chance of survival. Since that was the case, he might as well go all out. Perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope.
"Roar!"
With that thought, Yang Ye didn't hesitate any longer. With a fierce roar, he increased his speed, wielding the wooden stick and charging towards the Giant Python King.
As Yang Ye charged towards it, the Giant Python spat out a crimson snake letter and swung its body, using its front section as a pivot point, and its tail swept fiercely towards Yang Ye. Wherever the tail passed, the ground was left in shambles, and a cloud of broken leaves filled the air.
Seeing the tail sweeping towards him, Yang Ye's eyes narrowed as he sprinted. He suddenly dropped to the ground, skimming along the surface, feeling the tail brush against his face. With a roar, his face twisted with ferocity. He slammed his left hand forcefully on the ground, using the momentum to propel himself upward. Gripping the wooden stick with both hands, he thrust it fiercely towards the Giant Python's fist-sized right eye.
It was a basic sword move, although he was using a wooden stick. He had no other choice but to make do with it.
"Chi!"
The Giant Python didn't expect its tail to miss. When it saw the wooden stick coming towards its eye, it tilted its head, dodging the blow. However, the stick still pierced into the back of its head. The Giant Python's body immediately convulsed violently. At the same time, its tail curled up and wrapped around Yang Ye's waist.
Seeing that he had actually pierced through the Giant Python's dark scales, Yang Ye was momentarily stunned. Before he could even rejoice, he felt his waist tighten, and then an intense pain spread throughout his body, as if his waist was about to snap.
Seeing himself being entangled by the Giant Python, Yang Ye was filled with horror. At this critical moment, the mysterious vortex inside his body finally stopped being stingy. Golden Profound Qi continuously poured into his normal dantian.
Feeling the influx of Profound Qi, Yang Ye didn't have time to think. He let go of the wooden stick, and the Profound Qi within his body circulated to his fists. A faint golden light flashed on his fists, and immediately, he fiercely struck the Giant Python's tail like a madman.
To Yang Ye's surprise, every punch he landed actually dented the Giant Python's dark scales. He knew that it must be the effect of the talisman and the faint golden Profound Qi in his body. Because he was well aware that his own strength alone couldn't cause any harm to the Giant Python!
Seeing the faint golden Profound Qi on Yang Ye's fists, Ba'er, who had a pale face, brightened her eyes. She murmured, "Golden Profound Qi! This little disciple is actually using the Golden Profound Qi among the Five Elements Profound Qi!"
"Peng, peng, peng!"
Under Yang Ye's frenzied punches, the Giant Python clearly felt pain! Its tail gradually loosened, and at the spot where Yang Ye's fists landed, the scales had been blasted open, revealing the crimson flesh inside.
After a brief stalemate, the Giant Python started to fall behind. Its tail was about to be blasted into two sections by Yang Ye's attacks. Feeling the intense pain from its tail, the Giant Python let go of Yang Ye and retreated several meters, its eyes glaring at him with a fierce and cautious gaze.
At this moment, Ba'er quickly ran to Yang Ye's side, reaching out to support him as he was about to fall. She said, "Little disciple, keep attacking it! It pursued Ba'er for an hour just for a grade inferior Profound Herb. If Ba'er didn't have the Divine Movement Talisman, Ba'er would probably be inside its belly by now."
Upon hearing her words, Yang Ye took in a cold breath. A grade inferior Profound Herb! Now he understood why this Profound Beast had been chasing her.
Profound Herbs
Seeing Yang Ye's weakened appearance, Ba'er furrowed her brows. She reached into the small pocket of her dress and took out a green talisman and a white talisman, slapping them onto Yang Ye's body. She said, "Little disciple, keep attacking it. Ba'er will cheer you on."
Upon hearing her words, Yang Ye's mouth twitched, giving Ba'er a fierce glare. But at that moment, he felt a jolt of energy entering his body, and the fatigue from his previous battle vanished. His body was filled with strength once again.
Not only that, he could feel the surrounding spiritual energy continuously flowing into him, rushing through his meridians like a torrent. Suddenly, the small vortex within him spun rapidly. The spiritual energy disappeared from his dantian at an invisible speed, and after a couple of breaths, a faint golden Profound Qi flowed out from the vortex.
Sensing the changes in his body, Yang Ye felt a wave of joy. Then, he glanced at the small girl's pocket and was shocked. He knew that the appearance of the Profound Qi just now must be due to the talismans the girl had used. However, he didn't ask at that moment because there was still a sixth-grade Profound Beast next to him.
He twisted his neck and felt the surge of Profound Qi within him. Yang Ye looked at the Giant Python, a fierce smile appearing on his face. Then, he stomped his right foot on the ground and shot out like an arrow, his right fist accompanied by a howling sound as he struck towards the Giant Python's head.