Breaking Away
Both Lu Xiaotian and Cao Fang knew that the fiendish python was extremely cunning. Having eliminated the Scarlet Cuckoo Immortal, who possessed the weakest strength, its attention would inevitably fall upon the two of them next. If they sat by and did nothing, they would quickly become the next Scarlet Cuckoo Immortal. Of course, Lu Xiaotian did not believe the fiendish python could deal with him so easily, and perhaps dealing with Cao Fang would not be too effortless either. However, having the Scarlet Cuckoo Immortal attract the fiendish python's attention among them was not a bad thing.
Almost simultaneously, the fire ax and a silver wave surged toward the fiendish python. The fiendish python had originally intended to take advantage of the Scarlet Cuckoo Immortal's unpreparedness to finish it off in one stroke, but it was intercepted halfway. Even with its formidable strength, at this moment it could only turn back to deal with the combined attack of Lu Xiaotian and Cao Fang.
Consumed by rage, the dark-blue python's head flared open its ear flaps, which resembled small fans. A mouthful of vapor spewed from its mouth, carrying a few wisps of rosy light. As it intertwined with the fire ax and the silver Baleful Intent waves, it produced rolling, muffled claps of thunder. Within the storm, firelight and rosy light surged, accompanied by endless roaring tides.
"Many thanks to both fellow daoists for stepping in to help." The Scarlet Cuckoo Immortal thus gained a breathing window and snatched back its life. After circling a few times within the thunder and rainstorm, it flew back between Lu Xiaotian and Cao Fang.
Having narrowly escaped death, the Scarlet Cuckoo Immortal's confidence soared as it returned to stand between Lu Xiaotian and Cao Fang. It unfurled the wings on