31: Chapter 31: The Chilly Serpent of the Secluded Water 31: Chapter 31: The Chilly Serpent of the Secluded Water The Gloomy Water Cold Snake only grows in some cold water pools, typically hiding within the depths.
It only reveals itself when mythical creatures come to drink from the pool, suddenly emerging to drag the creatures underwater to hunt and devour them.
If one wishes to walk on this water and reach the island above, I’m afraid they wouldn’t make it to the second step before being swallowed whole by the Gloomy Water Cold Snake.
“It seems we can only draw out that Gloomy Water Cold Snake and slay it to have a chance of obtaining the Emperor Phoenix Grass,” Chu Fengmian glanced around, seeing no other solution.
“Easy to say, but who knows if it can be done,” Wang He commented with a mix of sarcasm and mockery from the side.
This time, before Chu Fengmian could speak, Mo Changhen chastised him with a cold voice.
“Wang He, if you’re going to talk, then go back to the academy yourself, there’s no need for you to .”
Mo Changhen’s words made Wang He obediently close his mouth, no longer daring to say anything.
Going back now would mean he’d have no part in the Emperor Phoenix Grass.
Though he kept silent, the hint of malice in Wang He’s eyes did not escape Chu Fengmian’s notice.
It seemed Wang He still harbored some thoughts.
“Brother Chu, it mainly depends on you to slay the Gloomy Water Cold Snake,” Mo Changhen felt somewhat relieved seeing Wang He silenced.
The last thing he wanted was for Wang He to provoke Chu Fengmian, especially since dealing with the Gloomy Water Cold Snake relied principally on Chu Fengmian.
They could only offer help at the sidelines; if Chu Fengmian walked away in anger, they would only be left to gaze at the few Emperor Phoenix Grass plants.
“Mm,” Chu Fengmian nodded.
For the sake of his own Emperor Phoenix Grass, Chu Fengmian was certainly determined to give his all, as one Emperor Phoenix Grass was enough to transform his current body.
The quality of Chu Fengmian’s current body could be described as extremely poor.
Although he could slowly expand his Spirit Veins using the Bone-breaking Rebirth Technique, compared to a true genius, Chu Fengmian couldn’t even find the starting line.
To enter the ranks of real powerhouses, foundation and talent were crucial; therefore, the Emperor Phoenix Grass was something Chu Fengmian was resolved to obtain.
“Keep your distance,” Chu Fengmian instructed before he walked alone to the edge of the pool.
Looking down into the pool, it was a deep blue and seemingly bottomless, with a chill greeting those who approached.
Chu Fengmian carefully inserted the Xuanqing Sword into the water, causing ripples.
Then, he stood by the water’s edge, waiting.
Three breaths later, Chu Fengmian’s expression grew stern.
He had felt an extremely dangerous presence rushing up from the depths of the pool.
In the center of the pool, a massive silhouette suddenly leaped out, and upon spotting Chu Fengmian, the colossal body opened its mouth wide and lunged toward him.
“It’s indeed a Gloomy Water Cold Snake that’s not yet fully grown,” Chu Fengmian thought to himself, observing the sudden appearance of the giant snake.
An adult Shadow Water Cold Snake generally grows to a length of over ten meters, yet the one before us was only around seven or eight meters long, still not fully grown.
If it were an adult Shadow Water Cold Snake, Chu Fengmian would have no choice but to flee, with no possibility of victory given his current strength.
After all, an adult Shadow Water Cold Snake’s strength could reach the high stages of the Body Forging Realm, and it might even step into the Divine Sea Realm.
However, even though it was not yet fully grown, the strength of this Shadow Water Cold Snake had already reached the third level of the Body Forging Realm.
“Body Forging Realm Level Three.”
Chu Fengmian silently recited in his heart.
Though Chu Fengmian could easily kill monsters of the first level of the Body Forging Realm without issue, those at the third level were a different story.
Especially this Shadow Water Cold Snake, which was among the best of the monsters, possessed an immense body and incomparable strength.
“For the Imperial Phoenixgrass!
Determination shone in Chu Fengmian’s eyes.
The Imperial Phoenixgrass was extremely important to him; even with a sliver of hope, Chu Fengmian felt compelled to seize the chance.
The instant the Shadow Water Cold Snake lunged, Chu Fengmian’s figure moved, channeling all the Spiritual Power within his body and activating the Phantom movement technique, hastily retreating to the side.
The massive body of the Shadow Water Cold Snake smashed onto the ground, creating a huge pit about five or six meters wide.
The creature’s strength was truly terrifying; the moment it landed on shore, the surrounding earth trembled.
As the Shadow Water Cold Snake emerged from the water, it brought up countless cold waves.
Now, with the snake’s body in motion, these cold streams turned into numerous rope-like tendrils, forming a large net pressing down on Chu Fengmian from all directions.
“Water Control Technique!”
Chu Fengmian’s gaze steadied, realizing that the Shadow Water Cold Snake had mastered the Water Control Technique.
Such beasts, like the Shadow Water Cold Snake, were born with noble bloodlines.
For Martial Artists, only those who had reached the Divine Sea Realm and comprehended the Spiritual Power of heaven and earth were capable of learning the Water Control Technique.
However, this young Shadow Water Cold Snake had already developed a command over the Water Control Technique before reaching maturity.
This was their innate talent, something with which they were born exceedingly proficient.
“How could this Shadow Water Cold Snake be so powerful!”
Mo Changhen, standing to the side, watched the Water Control Technique unleashed by the Shadow Water Cold Snake and exclaimed in disbelief.
The strength of this Shadow Water Cold Snake was vastly different from that of other monsters of the Body Forging Realm, like the Mountain Rock Savage Bear.
Just this Water Control Technique alone was more than a match for a hundred Mountain Rock Savage Bears combined.
“A provincial from a remote area, a native!
Daring to challenge the Shadow Water Cold Snake with just some swordsmanship and movement techniques!
Truly ignorant of life and death!”
Watching Chu Fengmian being suppressed by the Shadow Water Cold Snake’s Water Control Technique, Wang He’s face showed a hideous smile as he thought.
In his heart, he had long forgotten the life-saving grace he had received from Chu Fengmian; now, Wang He wished nothing more than to see Chu Fengmian die at the hands of the Shadow Water Cold Snake.
Big Brother Chu is going to get trapped!”
Although he was not strong, he came from the Martial Victory Academy and naturally understood the strength displayed by the Shadow Water Cold Snake.
Once trapped, Chu Fengmian would undoubtedly be endlessly drained of Spiritual Power.
When his Spiritual Power was exhausted, he would surely die.
“Brother Mo, let’s join forces and save Big Brother Chu!”
Hao Lan urgently spoke out and drew his sword, ready to rush into the fray.
Just as Hao Lan spoke, Chu Fengmian’s figure made its move.
His form seemed to dance lightly amidst the countless streams of water, and what followed was a dance of swords from all directions.
Innumerable Sword Edges descended from the sky, and all the countless streams surrounding them were cleaved apart by these Sword Edges.