C69 Green and Red Colored Grass(1)

Woo Zhengyang was taken aback by how quickly he was forced into a corner by the Double Colored Python, needing to use his Sword-shaped Genuine Qi. Despite his shock, his fighting spirit flared with anger.

Behind him, the massive body of the python crashed to the ground, smashing the surrounding plants into bits and pieces.

Woo Zhengyang spun around, his fists moving in rapid succession as he executed the Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist to perfection, striking the python with all his might.

Reaching the Perfection Stage of a martial technique can more than double a person's combat power. For someone like Woo Zhengyang, who hadn't even reached the level of a Nine-star Martial Disciple, taking on the Double Colored Python seemed like a fool's errand, especially barehanded.

However, because his mastery of the Tyrannical Mountain Shattering Fist was complete, the force behind his punches seemed to truly possess the power to split rocks and mountains. With one punch, the python's scales were torn open, leaving a bloody mess.

Injured, the Double Colored Python became enraged, opening its massive jaws to swallow Woo Zhengyang whole. In the outside world, such an attack would likely be accompanied by the release of its Demon Core's poison. Given the power of this demonic beast's core, the toxic mist would cover a vast area, making it nearly impossible for Woo Zhengyang to continue fighting without getting poisoned.

Within the Mystic Trace Realm, Woo Zhengyang only needed to be cautious not to get swallowed whole by the Double Colored Python. With Sword-shaped Genuine Qi coursing through his legs, he executed the Floating Light Step with full force, leaving just a fleeting shadow for the python to chase. As the python lunged at the shadow, Woo Zhengyang had already reached the area where the creature's scales were thinnest and its body most vulnerable.

The Profound Iron Number One Token appeared in Woo Zhengyang's hand, expanding rapidly under the infusion of Sword-shaped Genuine Qi, and he slammed it into the python's weak spot with all his might.

"Thud..."

A gaping wound, the size of a bowl, appeared where the token struck, causing the python's massive body to shudder and shrink slightly. By this point, Woo Zhengyang had exhausted all his Sword-shaped Genuine Qi, unable to even initiate the Floating Light Step again.

Yet, he breathed a sigh of relief, as the Double Colored Python was also severely injured, its speed and strength significantly diminished. Moreover, Woo Zhengyang's strength had just surpassed the 900-pound mark, a timely boost in this dire situation.

Thus began a prolonged battle between man and beast, each testing the other's endurance.

At times, Woo Zhengyang would leave a bloody hole in the body of the Double Colored Python. Other times, the python would send him flying. For most martial disciples, facing such a beast would spell disaster, but Zhengyang wasn’t worried. His naturally strong recovery abilities, enhanced by the Flesh Condensing Technique, made him formidable.

After about fifteen minutes, the massive body of the Double Colored Python lay motionless on the ground. Exhausted, Zhengyang collapsed to the ground, quickly regaining his strength.

He didn’t rest long before standing up. First, he extracted a swirling green and red demon core from the python, then began searching the area carefully. Soon, he found a plant with two leaves, one green and one fiery red.

Recalling what he knew about this plant, Zhengyang gently brought the demon core close to it. As the core neared, the plant seemed to come alive, its two leaves stretching out to attach to the corresponding colors on the core. The demon core shrank visibly until the plant absorbed it completely.

At this moment, the blue-red dual-colored herb was finally ready for harvest. Woo Zhengyang reached into his pack for the jade box he had prepared, but after a moment's thought, he put it away. Although the herb's medicinal properties could be preserved in the jade box, some potency would still be lost. Consuming it immediately after picking would ensure the maximum effect.

Woo Zhengyang wasn't sure if the herb would enhance his Sword-shaped Genuine Qi, but he was willing to take the gamble. If it didn't work, he would only lose one herb. But if it did, his Sword-shaped Genuine Qi might be significantly strengthened. This trial was already fraught with danger, and Woo Zhengyang had chosen an even riskier path. Without any powerful artifacts, his formidable Sword-shaped Genuine Qi was crucial to him.

Just moments ago, it was this Qi that had allowed him to execute the Floating Light Step with increased speed, narrowly saving him from the Double Colored Python. With this in mind, Woo Zhengyang decided to harvest the herb immediately. Being a spiritual plant, it was free from dirt or impurities. He placed it whole into his mouth, chewed a few times, and swallowed.

As the herbal juice settled in his stomach, Woo Zhengyang was suddenly taken aback. Reflecting on his actions, he realized he had overlooked something important.