The Fifth Trial: Soul Sealing Platform III

The Black Scaled Horned Python's eyes held a trace of caution. Phoenixes ate snakes, after all, so deep in its heart, it carried an instinctive terror rooted in its bloodline. This fear was not something it could simply cast aside; it was a natural reaction. But faced with food like Hu Haoran and the others, it could not possibly give up. Although there were no Soul Power fluctuations coming from them, their bodies still contained enormous amounts of energy. If it devoured them, its cultivation would surely rise to another level.

Bracing itself, the Black Scaled Horned Python forced down its fear as best it could. Its tail unleashed Divine Dragon Swishes Its Tail, lashing out in a savage sweep.

The snake tail covered in black scales collided with the Sky Thunder Sword in Hu Haoran's hand. Hu Haoran felt as though he were fighting a mountain. The Black Scaled Horned Python's defense was so tough that it made him shudder.

Seeing Hu Haoran holding back the Black Scaled Horned Python, Shen Mengyan struck at once. With a flash, the Golden Fire Dagger in her hand sliced toward the python's eyes. Her movements flowed like water, swift and smooth without the slightest pause. She attacked in an instant before the Black Scaled Horned Python could react. Anyone else would have fallen victim to Shen Mengyan's strike.

"What incredible speed! What seamless coordination!" Xiao Ge was immediately startled when he saw Shen Mengyan attack. He had never expected her attack to be so fluid. It seemed Hu Haoran's performance had been too outstanding, completely overshadowing Shen Mengyan at times. But that did not mean she was weak. She was still a six-ringed Soul Emperor, with equally abundant combat experience.

Madness flashed in the Black Scaled Horned Python's eyes. Of everyone present,