Although the lotus seeds were not fully mature, falling just short of ripe and thus their effect greatly diminished, they were still far better than obtaining nothing at all, or even perishing here.
If the monster serpent succeeded, even if he killed the Green-Spotted Poison Python, he would fail to secure the most precious thing. As a result, his loss would be significant.
Thinking of these things, the gray-robed man was both shocked and enraged, baring his teeth and grimacing.
He waved his sleeve, and several Second Order talismans flew out, transforming into various forms of barriers in the path of the ice arrows, while simultaneously, his Ice Slaughter Knife shone brightly as he furiously slashed at the Green-Spotted Poison Python, intent on stopping the monster serpent's actions.
The gray-robed man, having employed his most powerful efforts, attacked the Green-Spotted Poison Python with a frenzy.