As the True Words took effect, a flicker of alarm immediately crossed the eyes of the Red Scaled Giant Python, which had been preparing to pounce and kill.
At that very moment, it clearly felt its body losing control, as though an invisible force had taken over it.
Sensing this, the Red Scaled Giant Python instinctively resisted. Its snake body, at least ten meters long by visual estimate and as thick as a barrel, began thrashing wildly.
Feeling its struggle, Zhou Xu raised his brows slightly.
Hoh, this one's stronger than the last.
Simply sensing the state of its ongoing mental struggle against him was enough for Zhou Xu to determine that the extraordinary creature before him was considerably stronger than the one he had killed instantly earlier.
However, compared to back then, his own strength had also improved another step.
"How about we talk? You should be able to understand what I'm saying."
As he spoke, Zhou Xu voluntarily released Beast Soldier Control.
The next instant, the Red Scaled Giant Python tried to erupt into violence, while its cavernous maw opened wide. Dark-red flames suddenly ignited atop the two sharpest pairs of fangs, one above and one below, creating a rather eerie sight.
Having been mentally prepared for this, Zhou Xu reacted swiftly.
Beast Soldier Control!
In an instant, accompanied by a muffled boom, the Red Scaled Giant Python, which had just surged up, crashed heavily to the ground.
This time, Zhou Xu no longer showed it any courtesy. Bronze Five Stars-level Spiritual Power directly crushed down upon it, shaking its mind violently. Its scant resistance promptly collapsed like a landslide.
After seeing that it had settled down, Zhou Xu slightly reduced the force.
The Red Scaled Giant Python seized the opportunity and instinctively tried to resist again, only