C24 Silver Scaled Snake

The two individuals were visibly panicked, their attire disheveled, resembling adventurers who roamed from place to place.

These adventurers relished the thrill of wilderness exploration, though the dangers they faced seemed to escalate just as quickly.

Upon closer inspection, Ye Tian noticed their clothes were torn, with blood seeping out of the fabric. The blood, however, had turned a sinister black.

"They've been poisoned!"

At this point, Ye Tian lost any inclination to keep punishing his own body and instead approached them to inquire about what had transpired in the forest.

"We were treasure hunting in the forest, never expecting to be targeted by Silver Scaled Snakes..."

One of the adventurers hastily relayed the ordeal to Ye Tian before bolting away without a backward glance.

Ye Tian was left pondering. Silver Scaled Snakes were typically small creatures, and seasoned adventurers like these should have been accustomed to such encounters.

Yet, their reaction suggested they hadn't faced just any ordinary Silver Scaled Snake. A new thought took root in Ye Tian's mind.

"Let's head in and see for ourselves. There might be an extraordinary adventure awaiting us!"

He beckoned to Zi Hanyue, who stood nearby. Fear of danger was not an option for someone known as the Heaven Soaring Great Monarch; it would be a stain on his reputation.

Despite his anxiety, Zi Hanyue's curiosity got the better of her, and she followed Ye Tian into the forest.

As Ye Tian and Zi Hanyue advanced with caution, the underbrush quivered subtly, as though disturbed by a presence nearby.

Ye Tian gestured for silence, signaling Zi Hanyue to keep quiet. Drawing on his past life's experiences, he knew that only a large beast could cause such a commotion.

"Hiss!"

A hundred meters ahead, a massive serpentine figure rose. It was a colossal snake.

Its body was sheathed in delicate silver scales—the very Silver Scaled Snake the adventurer had mentioned!

The snake's pale eyes fixed on Ye Tian and Zi Hanyue, its crimson tongue flickering, sending vibrations through the air and emitting faint ultrasonic waves.

"Qi Profound Stage Level Nine!" Ye Tian gasped at the sight of the Silver Scaled Snake, astonished to encounter such a rare specimen.

The Silver Scaled Snake was not considered a high-tier beast, with very few reaching the ninth level of the Qi Profound Stage—such sightings were rare indeed.

Moreover, the sheer size of this Silver Scaled Snake was downright terrifying, standing as tall as a massive tree that could be embraced by several people, a sight to behold.

"Is it just a Silver Scaled Snake? I'll take care of it!"

Zi Hanyue, being at the Spirit Profound Stage, harbored little fear of the Silver Scaled Snake. Despite its size, she was confident it could be dispatched with ease.

"No, let me handle this. I can use this encounter to strengthen my body. Just keep an eye out for me!"

Ye Tian quickly intervened when he saw Zi Hanyue preparing to confront the formidable serpent.

He couldn't afford to miss this rare chance—it would be a waste not to seize it!

It's important to realize that even though such a beast is of the Qi Profound Stage, it's significantly more powerful than a member of the Human Clan at the same level, offering Ye Tian an excellent opportunity for rigorous training.

Without hesitation, Ye Tian stripped off his shirt, revealing his muscular arms, which made Zi Hanyue's cheeks flush with a hint of red.

The Silver Scaled Snake, incensed by Ye Tian's advance, bared its stark white fangs and lunged at him!

Yet, Ye Tian remained composed. With a single punch, he struck the body of the Silver Scaled Snake, dislodging a few of its shimmering scales.

The snake, now seething with rage, whipped its tail and sent Ye Tian soaring through the air, eliciting a sharp cry of pain from him.

Zi Hanyue, witnessing Ye Tian's plight, rushed to assist, but Ye Tian bellowed, "Stay back, now's not the time!"

Scrambling to his feet, he didn't even pause to wipe the blood from his lips before evading the Silver Scaled Snake's relentless assault.

With a thunderous "Crash!"

The snake's hefty tail smashed into the ground, pulverizing the stones, yet missing Ye Tian by a hair's breadth.

Despite its cultivation, the beast's low intelligence and brute force meant it held nothing back in its attacks, forcing Ye Tian to remain vigilant.

Ye Tian fished out the Dragon Tiger Pills from his pocket, popped them into his mouth, and with a swift leap, he dove back into the fray, ready to strike once more!

Despite his efforts, Ye Tian was still significantly outmatched by the colossal Silver Scaled Snake. Just as he landed a successful blow, the snake's counterattack struck with silent ferocity!

Ye Tian was repeatedly hurled through the air after each collision with the Silver Scaled Snake. Worse yet, his body echoed with the grating sound of bones under stress.

In that moment, Ye Tian felt a profound sense of gratitude toward Zuo Qiu. Without the plethora of Small Revolving Pills Zuo Qiu had provided, he could never have sustained such a lengthy battle with the Silver Scaled Snake.

The spectacle of the fight caused Zi Hanyue's eyes to twitch uncontrollably. The amount of pills Ye Tian consumed was nearing the monthly usage of her entire class of students. The battle was a shock to the senses and a blow to the finances.

"Again!" Ye Tian, drenched in blood, his muscles quivering from the intense exertion, called out.

The Silver Scaled Snake, too, bore the marks of Ye Tian's relentless assault, its body streaked with blood. The wounds were few, but it was clearly injured.

The snake's mind might have been simple, but it was no fool. It was utterly baffled, unable to comprehend why it couldn't defeat the human before it. Meanwhile, the prolonged assault had rapidly depleted its energy, leaving its movements sluggish.

If this persisted, the snake would succumb to exhaustion from Ye Tian's unyielding harassment, perhaps even dying of fatigue right there.

Instinctively, the Silver Scaled Snake knew it had to make a swift escape; lingering was no longer an option.

With that, the snake turned and pressed its massive body low, slithering away with urgency.

"Finish off this giant serpent!"

Spotting the Silver Scaled Snake's attempt to flee, Ye Tian urgently called out to Zi Hanyue, fearing the drained beast might slip away.

Zi Hanyue acknowledged with a solemn nod and sprang into action. She leaped, tracing a beautiful arc in the air before swiftly descending upon the Silver Scaled Snake.

Drawing the dagger from her waist, she plunged it into the snake's vital artery. The creature's life was snuffed out in an instant, its body rendered motionless.

The centipede may have died, but it didn't stiffen up. What's truly remarkable is that the Silver Scaled Snake, after years of cultivation, still commanded such respect that even in death, the smaller creatures of the forest wouldn't dare approach it.

"We need to dissect this Silver Scaled Snake quickly; it's got a treasure trove of valuable parts on it!" Ye Tian called out as he approached from behind, eyes fixed on the prize. In such a moment, the potential gains outweighed any of his injuries, which seemed trivial in comparison to the snake's valuable remains.

The hide of the Silver Scaled Snake was perfect for crafting supple armor, while its flesh could boost bodily functions. And the snake's blood? That was a key ingredient for concocting elixirs. Ye Tian had several formulas in mind that required this precious component, and he wasn't about to let the opportunity slip by.

As Ye Tian moved closer, something else caught his eye—a blade of green grass growing beside the Silver Scaled Snake, piquing his curiosity.