Xuantian Immortal Cultivation Record

A group of people stopped ten miles away from the foot of the mountain. The river was very rapid, flowing with a rushing sound that echoed in the forests on both banks.

The mountainside was covered with giant trees hundreds of feet tall. Between the dense branches and leaves, glimpses of silver or golden pythons could be seen flashing by.

On the canopy of a tree, a golden horned python more than ten feet long was lying prostrate. It slightly raised its thick head, its tongue flicking in and out of its mouth, its two bulging dark yellow eyes coldly watching the people in the distance.

This python was very strong. Judging from its aura, it was a python demon that had entered the late stage of the Demon Core Realm for quite some time.

Several cultivators in the late stage of the Core Formation Realm swept their spiritual senses over the mountain, their expressions turning solemn. Not to mention other demon pythons in the mountain, just the golden horned pythons alone numbered no less than several dozen, all with strength above the middle stage of the Demon Core Realm. With only a few of them, it would be difficult to retreat unscathed from an intrusion into the mountain.

Lin Yu said in a deep voice, "Real Person, this place… this Lin has indeed been here several times, but each time I stopped halfway up the mountain. The number of python demons in this mountain is far greater than what we see. Many python demons are hidden in underground caves, and they will emerge as soon as there is any movement. Among them, there are not a few pythons in the Great Perfection of the Demon Core Realm."

Everyone looked at Fire Crow Taoist. Fire Crow Taoist's spiritual sense could reach hundreds of miles away, but he could not see the entire mountain at once.

The Azure-Eyed Suanni Beast stared into the depths of the mountain, its green eyes flashing. After a few breaths, it shook its head at Zhang Yuanjing, then called out softly a few times.

"Yuanjing, the Suanni Beast says it can't detect the aura of a transforming great demon in the mountain, but there are many caves in the mountain, some of which go straight into the depths of the earth. It's hard to say what kind of demon beasts are hiding there."

Zhang Yuanjing felt that there were many untruths in Lin Yu's words, so he transmitted a message to Fire Crow Taoist, informing him of the Azure-Eyed Suanni Beast's judgment.

Fire Crow Taoist nodded slightly and transmitted a message, saying, "Yuanjing, just observe the actions of these people. If they act recklessly, don't stop them. This Lin Yu is not simple!"

Immediately, he said to the others, "You all wait here. If there is danger, immediately cross the river to the south, then go east. Do not linger!"

After saying that, he leaped up and passed through the giant trees, disappearing amidst the commotion of hundreds of python demons.

Fire Crow Taoist's departure was like throwing a huge stone into a calm lake, immediately causing chaos in the mountain.

Many demon pythons scurried around, not knowing whether they were fleeing in fear of the Real Person's aura or desperately trying to fight the invading enemy.

The cultivators at the foot of the mountain all gasped. The sight of demon pythons all over the mountains and plains was frightening. But those with real experience had other thoughts.

A mountain with a radius of only a few hundred miles could gather so many demon beasts, which showed its extraordinary nature. The mountain must be rich in spiritual objects, otherwise it would not be enough to support these demon beasts.

Lin Yu suddenly stepped forward and said in a firm tone, "Everyone, this Lin knows where the Red Ling Fruits are. I will take a step ahead, and life and death will depend on this!"

Zhang Yuanjing said angrily, "Fellow Daoist Lin, this goes against the Real Person's orders. I hope you will not act without authorization and cause chaos!"

Lin Yu rose up on his sword, saying nonchalantly, "This Lin is nearly six hundred years old, what is there to fear!"

Before his words fell, Xun Fang also flew out, heading towards the mountain in silence.

Zhang Yuanjing snorted coldly and looked at the remaining Core Formation cultivators. Lu Xiangkun of the Feather Spirit Sect smiled wryly, cupped his hands, and bowed to Zhang Yuanjing, saying with some shame, "Fellow Daoist, please don't blame me. Although this Lu has more than a hundred years to live, such an opportunity may not be encountered again."

Zhang Yuanjing shook his head helplessly, not stopping him, but turned his face away and remained silent.

Lu Xiangkun's figure was as fast as lightning, passing through the pythons and going to the other side of the mountain.

"It seems that Lin Yu didn't tell the truth. There is probably a transforming great demon in this mountain." Qu Chongyi saw that the other Core Formation cultivators were also eager to move, so he warned.

Zhang Yuanjing looked coldly at Yao Zhanyi and asked, "Fellow Daoist Yao is not interested in the Red Ling Fruits?"

Yao Zhanyi chuckled and said, "The Real Person has his own arrangements, and this Yao will naturally obey."

The three cultivators in the middle stage of the Core Formation Realm were of ordinary origin, and each brought several Foundation Establishment juniors. Frightened by Zhang Yuanjing's words, they all dispelled the idea of seizing treasures in the chaos.

Zhang Yuanjing had already received a message from Fire Crow Taoist, and immediately said in a deep voice, "The Real Person has ordered us to go south of the river first and find a secluded place to settle the juniors."

Everyone had no objection and flew south together. After traveling more than three hundred miles, they found a valley downstream, set up a simple concealment array, and hid the group of Foundation Establishment cultivators inside. The three cultivators in the middle stage of the Core Formation Realm stayed behind to guard them, and the two demon beasts, Ape Thirteen and the Azure-Eyed Suanni Beast, also stayed behind.

Zhang Yuanjing, Qu Chongyi, and Yao Zhanyi crossed the river and flew towards the Demon Python Mountain.

Halfway there, they suddenly saw a red cloud rising from the top of the mountain, followed by dark red flames burning through half the sky. Waves of heat fell downward, impacting on them, making them feel unbearably hot.

"This is the horned python's poison fire! Be careful to defend yourselves!" Zhang Yuanjing said in a deep voice.

He was very familiar with Fire Crow Taoist's Myriad Beast True Fire, and upon seeing it, he knew that the fire on the top of the mountain did not come from the old Taoist.

"If you have any antidote pills for fire poison attacking the heart, take a few to prevent it," Qu Chongyi reminded.

The three stopped in mid-air, watching the situation on the mountain. At this moment, a huge fire crow flew out of the forest, spraying fireballs and blasting a crack in the fire cloud.

The fire cloud was unwilling to be outdone and condensed into a giant python, opening its mouth and biting at the fire crow.

The fire crow moved very slowly, without dodging, flapping its wings and rushing straight into the giant python's mouth. The giant python raised its neck and swallowed the fire crow. Before it even reached its stomach, a roar rang out, and the giant python shattered into pieces, turning into sparks that fell like rain.

"Roar!"

An angry roar seemed to come from the ground, sounding distant and deep. Immediately, a fiery red giant python dozens of feet long flew into the air, opened its huge mouth, and inhaled the sparks in the sky. Those sparks, like flying birds, flew into the giant python's mouth.

Looking at the Demon Python Mountain again, the golden and silver horned pythons that had been in chaos all quieted down. Some coiled around tree trunks, some lay hidden in the grass, and others shrank into mud caves, their eyes showing awe.

At this moment, a figure slowly rose into the air, stopping a hundred feet away from the giant python. Behind him floated a dark red gourd the size of several feet, with flames flickering inside.

"Human Nascent Soul, this king has been sleeping here for many years, why have you come to disturb me?" the giant python spoke, its voice hoarse.

"I heard that there are Red Ling Fruits here, which my juniors love very much. I came to pick some for cultivation. I wonder if the Demon King will allow it?" Fire Crow Taoist said with a smile, his tone very polite.

"Hmph! You have already broken into the mountain, and you still ask this king whether I allow it? Human Nascent Soul, why be so hypocritical!" the giant python said angrily, its long tail swaying, its voice like thunder, "Immediately have your people retreat, and don't touch a single Red Ling Fruit, otherwise, don't blame this king for being impolite!"

Fire Crow Taoist's smile did not diminish, and he said calmly, "Your Majesty Demon King, this old Taoist sees that your aura is weak and unreal, a bit strong on the outside but weak on the inside. It seems that your old injuries have not healed, and it is not advisable to use all your strength, lest you leave behind a root of illness and affect your cultivation. Why don't we discuss it? You take out some Red Ling Fruits, and I will send you some healing pills as a transaction!"

The giant python leaped up and roared, "Even if this king is injured, I can still burn you to ashes! Since you don't want to leave, then don't leave. Stay here and be fertilizer for the Red Ling Fruits!"