Myriad Snake Den
Hua Qiang had no idea what happened next, let alone that a villager surnamed Pan and a villager surnamed Wang had gotten into a fight.
If it weren't for the villagers nearby stopping them, they would definitely have set up a table and held a feast.
At this moment, under the guidance of the Cowherd, the two people and the eagle have arrived at the valley of the Ten Myriad Snake Den.
It was nearly noon, and the blazing sun hung high in the sky, its intense rays pouring down relentlessly into this eerie valley.
The rising heat distorted the air, casting a hazy, illusory shadow over the entire scene.
Hua Qiang had Cowherd find a safe place to hide and had the Lightning Thunder Roc protect him before cautiously stepping into this forbidden area known as "Snake Valley".
Although he has now reached the peak of the Heavenly Immortal Realm, ordinary level two or three demonic beasts cannot harm him.
However, this is Snake Valley, teeming with snakes, thousands upon thousands of them. They could be hiding anywhere, and if you're not careful, getting bitten by one could cause serious trouble.
Moreover, he has been averse to these cold, slippery, and soft things since childhood, so he is still a bit wary of them.
The air in the valley was filled with a nauseatingly sweet and pungent odor, the distinctive smell of snakes.
The smell, a mixture of humus and damp earth, filled the nostrils and made one's stomach churn.
Vomit--
Hua Qiang couldn't help but gag. When he looked up, all he could see were snakes.
The thick pythons lazily coiled around the tree trunk, their scales shimmering with a cold luster in the sunlight, as hard and mysterious as armor.
The slender Bamboo Leaf Green lurks among the emerald green grass, its vibrant green blending perfectly with the surrounding vegetation. Unless you look closely, it's difficult to spot them.
The cobra stood tall, its neck folds spread out like a majestic crown, its tongue flicking as it warily observed the surrounding movements.
These snakes either coil up alone, quietly enjoying the sunlight, or intertwine in pairs, playfully frolicking with each other.
There are also worms crawling on the ground, their scales rubbing against the ground, making a soft rustling sound.
They are all in different postures, yet they are all full of vitality, as if this valley is their paradise, and the arrival of other creatures is an invasion of this pure land.
Hua Qiang suppressed his inner discomfort and slowly spread his divine sense outwards.
The divine thought was like an invisible thread, extending deep into the valley, following the terrain.
As the divine thought progressed, the scene before him became increasingly terrifying.
At the end of the valley, a huge stone cave suddenly appeared in his perception.
The entrance to the grotto was densely packed with snakes.
They piled up on each other and intertwined, forming a "gate" made of snakes.
As Hua Qiang passed through the door and entered the cave, his divine sense trembled slightly.
Inside the grotto, swarms of snakes surged like a tidal wave, covering every inch of the ground and every rock wall.
Tens of thousands of snakes intertwined together, their bodies twisting and writhing, like a shapeless mass of black matter.
Snakes slithered and moved within the cave, some climbing up the rock walls, others falling from heights into the snake pile, causing a commotion.
Countless snakes also hang from the top of the cave, hanging upside down like stalactites, and may fall into the snake swarm below at any time.
Hua Qiang felt a chill run down his spine, and cold sweat poured down his back.
He had never seen so many snakes gathered together; the scene was like hell, and it sent chills down his spine.
Why are there so many snakes gathered here? Aren't they afraid of being squeezed to death or suffocated?
As he continued to delve deeper with his divine sense, a mysterious and powerful aura faintly emanated from him, suggesting that even more terrifying beings were hidden within this world of snakes.
Suddenly, a colossal creature deep within a grotto made him gasp for breath.
A gray Shui Niu stood prominently in a recess in the rock wall, its massive body almost filling the entire narrow space. Dark red bloodstains seeped from its long, drooping stem, spreading dark marks on the rock.
Its drooping head was covered in wrinkles, but its turbid eyes still burned with an indomitable ferocity. Its limbs were taut as cast iron, its thick neck rose and fell slightly, and each breath was accompanied by a heavy nasal snort.
Layers of snake carcasses piled up at the feet of the Shui Niu, their broken scales intertwined with dark red bloodstains, and the air was thick with a strong, sweet, and metallic smell.
The snakes' bodies were twisted or broken, clearly indicating that they had been through a fierce battle.
Meanwhile, even more snakes, like a black tide, coiled and hissed around the Shui Niu.
A cobra's neck swelled up like a fan, flicking its tongue as it tentatively approached and then retreated.
The most terrifying thing is a Golden Giant Python coiled on the stone pillar.
Its body was as thick as a bucket, and its scales shimmered with an amber luster in the dim light. The snake's tongue flickered and spit out a faint, sharp sound.
The python held its head high, its bulging fleshy crest resembling a crown. Its vertical pupils reflected the Shui Niu buffalo's disheveled appearance, and its cold gaze was full of mockery and murderous intent.
In the instant of the standoff, the entire grotto fell into an eerie silence, with only the rustling sound of snake scales rubbing together and the heavy panting of Shui Niu rising and falling.
The next moment, the Golden Giant Python launched the first attack, its massive body shooting out like an arrow, its gaping maw slicing into the Shui Niu's throat.
The Shui Niu let out a deafening roar, its cloudy eyes flashing with resolute light.
Iron hooves pounded the ground, kicking up a cloud of rubble, while sharp bull horns met a deadly Strangulation.
The moment the two forces collided, Hua Qiang's divine sense trembled violently, as if even space itself was distorted.
Wow, Old Niu is amazing!
That Golden Giant Python was at least a level four, or even Level 5 demonic beast, which is at the Immortal King Level.
This ox actually dared to fight it, and wasn't afraid at all; it seems to be no ordinary creature.
That cow must be his mission target, Hua Qiang withdrew his divine sense.
Thinking of the thousands of snakes in the cave and the Golden Giant Python, he couldn't help but worry about the ox and became anxious.
If the cow dies, then he will be unable to complete his task.
No, we need to be quick and deal with all the snakes on the outer perimeter, and then eliminate all the snakes in that cave.
I wonder how many Slaughter Points I'll get if I sweep through this entire valley?
The thought of this filled him with excitement. If he could get hundreds of thousands or even millions of Slaughter Points, wouldn't he be able to ascend to the heavens in one step and even raise his realm to the Immortal King Realm?
With a thought, Hua Qiang's third Clone appeared beside him.
One wielded the Thunderclap Blade, the other the Blood Demon Spear, and they began to push forward sideways.
Various powerful moves were unleashed one after another, resulting in a frenzied massacre.
The dense, rain-like spear blades and the violent, wave-like sword energy bombarded and slashed at the swarm of snakes without pause.
Meanwhile, the sound of Slaughter Points being credited to his account kept echoing in his mind.
The snakes on the outer perimeter were mostly level one, two, or three, and the two advanced quickly, arriving at the entrance to the Myriad Snake Den half an hour later.
Although he was somewhat prepared, Hua Qiang still felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the actual scene.