Ch. 39 - Second Level Early-Stage Flame Gorilla

Having agreed on their plan, the four slowly made their way towards the herb field.

In the center of the sun-drenched herb field, a Crystal Ginseng with crystal leaves grew.

It was the Crystal Python's favorite food; consuming it could raise its level by a small amount.

But it dared not. Its task was simply to guard this place, preventing others from touching the herbs, and also to test the students.

This was a task given to it by Liu Qingshan, or rather, it was forced to do so.

When faced with a Fifth Rank martial artist, it had no choice but to obey!

Working without pay, it was arguably the best advertisement for a working beast of this era.

As soon as the four stepped into the herb field, the ground trembled slightly, and the huge Crystal Python emerged.

Sunlight shone on its scales, reflecting a rainbow of light, and its vertical pupils coldly swept over the four people.

"Hiss!"

A hiss echoed, carrying the ferocious aura of the Crystal Python; its strength could be sensed simply through its surging energy.

It was far more powerful than any other Second Level early-stage beast in the secret place.

If the Overload Black Turtle was used as a unit of measurement, then the Crystal Python was equivalent to four such turtles!

Li Lianshan swallowed hard, a chill running down his spine.

"Damn it, make sure you go all out! Just so you know, I can't take too many hits. If I can't handle it, I'm out of here!"

"Where the hell is your guts? Didn't you want a bigger share of the spirit herbs?" Chu Yuansheng cursed.

"Even if I earn them, I have to be alive to use them. This Crystal Python was specially placed here by the principal to guard this spirit herb field. Our chances of killing it are slim to begin with, so we should just grab as many spirit herbs as possible," Li Lianshan muttered.

Zhao Xin coughed lightly. "Let's test its strength first. If we really can't get a chance, we'll try to snatch some spiritual herbs."

"Don't worry, I've put in a lot of effort to kill the Crystal Python. This time, I'm 80% confident we can succeed!"

Chu Yuansheng patted the arm of the Flame Gorilla beside him, a smile on his face.

"My Flame Gorilla broke through to the Second Level early-stage before me. As long as we can create an opportunity for it, we can definitely kill the Crystal Python!"

Hearing this, Li Lianshan and the other two looked at the tall Flame Gorilla in shock.

Its attack power was already formidable. If it had also broken through to the Second Level early-stage, they might actually have a chance to kill the Crystal Python.

Also, the Flame Gorilla breaking through to the Second Level early-stage meant that Chu Yuansheng wasn't far from breaking through to the Second Rank either.

"You bastard, you only say it now? Did you want to show off in front of everyone?!" Li Lianshan gritted his teeth.

Chu Yuansheng smiled and shook his head.

"Of course not. I originally intended for the Flame Gorilla to unleash its power at the crucial moment and deliver a fatal blow to the Crystal Python, but none of you had the confidence. I had to reassure you by speaking up first."

With the Second Level early-stage Flame Gorilla assisting, the chance of killing the Crystal Python could reach 60%, and with good coordination, even 70%!

To set an example, Chu Yuansheng directly charged out with the Flame Gorilla.

Seeing this, Li Lianshan and Zhao Xin's confidence soared, and they also launched an attack with their magical beasts.

Only Yao Chuyu remained standing still.

She was a Spiritual Master, not a reckless brute like a Physical Cultivator. Seizing the crucial moment to set up a spirit formation was her job.

She channeled spiritual power from her fingertips, setting up a beast-binding spirit formation around the Crystal Python. Magical beasts within the formation would have their speed reduced by about 30%, and their reaction time would also decrease.

The moment the spirit formation was set, the Crystal Python's attack speed visibly decreased.

Between the attacks, Chu Yuansheng even gave her a thumbs-up.

"Spiritual Masters are amazing. Spirit formations are just as annoying as magical beasts."

Yao Chuyu rolled her eyes. She had wanted to say that Physical Cultivators were all brainless brutes.

With the help of the spirit formation and the Flame Gorilla, the four of them were able to hold their own against the Crystal Python.

Zhao Xin wielded her longsword, striking the crystal scales, but the recoil traveled along the blade to her arm, forcing her to take two steps back.

"This Crystal Python's defense is terrifyingly strong. Ordinary sword techniques can't break through its defenses."

Not only her sword techniques, but even her Three-Tailed Magical Fox couldn't harm it.

Her Three-Tailed Magical Fox possessed a rare intermediate-level bloodline. Having now broken through to the First Level peak, it was fully capable of injuring Second Level early-stage beasts.

But striking the Crystal Python only caused sparks to fly.

Yao Chuyu continued to channel her mental energy to stabilize the spirit formation, her face already slightly pale.

Maintaining such a formation was very strenuous for a First Rank late-stage Spiritual Master like her; she couldn't hold on for long.

"Even with a spiritual recovery potion, I can only last another ten minutes. You guys need to hurry!"

Hearing "ten minutes," Li Lianshan's heart sank.

He had been hoping for a protracted battle, but this Crystal Python was incredibly powerful; a direct assault was simply not going to work.

If it attacked him with all its might, he'd probably be bedridden for half a month...

"Flame Gorilla, hurry up and attack! What are you standing there watching? My Earth Bear is almost dead!" Li Lianshan cursed angrily.

Chu Yuansheng ignored him as his fists relentlessly pounded the Crystal Python, creating opportunities for the Flame Gorilla.

He knew very well that in a contest of raw power, the Flame Gorilla was no match for the Crystal Python. It was slightly inferior in terms of vital energy and foundation. Perhaps only if the Flame Gorilla's bloodline evolved again could it have a chance. 

However, the evolution of a magical beast's bloodline wasn't something that could be done at any time. The higher the level, the higher the success rate of evolution. Therefore, he had to wait until the Flame Gorilla broke through to the late-stage or even the peak of the Second Level before evolving to increase the success rate.

Seeing everyone showing signs of fatigue, Chu Yuansheng didn't wait any longer and began to unleash his ultimate move.

"Overlord Fist!"

All his vital energy surged into his right fist, almost transforming into a terrifying sun of energy.

Then, his right fist swung out, knocking the Crystal Python's head to the side.

The Flame Gorilla seized this opportunity, repeatedly pounding its chest with both hands to ignite its rage before unleashing its innate skill, smashing it with all its might towards the Crystal Python's head.

Bang!

The terrifying force unleashed, sending the Crystal Python flying dozens of meters away in a cloud of dust.

Li Lianshan exclaimed in shock, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"Damn, Chu Yuansheng, you actually learned an advanced martial art technique! And you were so good at hiding it!"

Chu Yuansheng smirked. "I told you I was fully prepared this time. Killing the Crystal Python wasn't difficult. Even with its strong defense, the Crystal Python would be severely injured by my full-force attack!"

Li Lianshan clutched his chest, looking disheveled.

The gap between him and Chu Yuansheng was widening. After all, his family background wasn't as good as Chu Yuansheng's, whose maternal grandfather was the principal, and whose father was a teacher at Tingyang Martial Arts University, one of the top thirty martial arts universities in the country.

Chu Yuansheng practically had a guaranteed spot in Tingyang Martial Arts University's exam.

"Be careful, there's something wrong with the Crystal Python!" Yao Chuyu shouted urgently.

In her spiritual perception, the Crystal Python had indeed been knocked away, but after landing, its aura not only didn't decrease, but it actually increased. Its condition was very abnormal.

One thing was certain: the Crystal Python hadn't completely lost its ability to resist!

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