Compete, Let the Grind Begin

At this moment, Xiao Qiyue had already chosen a location.

Her long silver hair moved without wind, and her fingertips held not only the Laws of light, but also a faint aura of Destiny.

The long arrowhead pointed directly at the Sonic Python.

Let go.

"Call out--"

The arrow transformed into a streak of platinum light, piercing through the narrow slit and striking precisely the gap in the center of the Sonic Python's skull plate—the very spot where Zhang Xuan had just delivered three consecutive sword strikes.

The arrow pierced three-tenths of the flesh, and the Laws of light exploded within the python's brain.

Platinum light shone through the gaps in its eyes and bone plates, making it look like a Flashbang had been stuffed into the python's mouth.

The Sonic Python twitched twice, its tail twitched, and then it remained still.

The enormous body, starting from its head, gradually darkened inch by inch.

"Dead?"

Xia Zhiqiu held up the Mental Cone, not daring to put it away.

"Dead."

Shen Mo poked the python's eyeball with his Dagger, but there was no reaction.

"Completely dead."

"Damn it..."

Xia Zhiqiu was the first to give in; her legs buckled, and she collapsed to the ground, not even bothering to pick up the Mental Cone that had rolled to the side.

"It was so difficult..."

He was panting heavily, cursing under his breath.

"That's only one! Just one!"

"The five of us attacked together, and we almost made it shout."

"If there were thirty or fifty of these... I, Great Master Xia, would be completely useless here today."

"Alright, alright, I know your Great Master Xia did a great job today."

Zhang Xuan leaned against the mountain wall, panting. His clothes on his left shoulder were torn, and blood was seeping through. Mu Wanrou was pressing the wound to help it heal using the Life Law.

"You'll definitely get credit for this."

The Sonic Python tried several times to roar and call for its companions, but Xia Zhiqiu interrupted its spellcasting with Mental Attack.

Otherwise, if the Sonic Python were to summon the other Sonic Pythons as well, they would be in real danger today.

It's possible that Su Ye will have to intervene.

Shen Mo didn't rest. After catching his breath, he went over and squatted down next to the python's head.

With a Dagger pry along the python's upper jaw, two antler-long Venomous Fangs fell out.

He picked up the Venomous Fangs, cleaned it, and held it up to the light. It was a yellowish-brown crystal with fine internal patterns.

This is the document that Lower God needs to submit to participate in the Star-Ranked Blood Bounty Examination.

Xia Zhiqiu came over and squatted down next to Shen Mo, looking at the two Venomous Fangs with amazement.

"Just these two teeth... because of these two teeth, we almost got captured and carried away by a python."

There are five Lower Gods here, and each of them is tasked with hunting down two Sonic Pythons, which means they have to kill ten Sonic Pythons.

The thought of that number made Xia Zhiqiu's liver tremble.

Zhang Xuan also came over and squatted down next to the Sonic Python's corpse.

He took out several items from his Storage Bracelet and began to disassemble them.

The technique was quite skillful.

The blade followed the lines of the python's body, first removing the venom sac... This is excellent material for Pill Refining, as it can be used to refine poison and also as medicine.

Then cut off that ring of sound sacs... This is also a rare item, and can be used as an offensive and defensive magic weapon.

Then come the scales, tendons, and bones.

They were sorted out one by one and put into different Storage Bags.

It was done with such meticulous care.

As he distributed the food, he kept turning back to give instructions to everyone.

"Clean out all the blood."

"The fire is out."

"He's still breathing."

He looked up and glanced out through the narrow crack.

"We'll need this place later."

"Erase our scent completely, leave no trace."

"The Sonic Python has a keen nose; once it leaves a scent, the next one won't take the bait."

Everyone sprang into action.

As Xia Zhiqiu muttered to himself, he used his Divine Sense to extinguish the remaining flame.

Shen Mo then used the Dark Law to erase the lingering traces of everyone's presence on the rock wall, layer by layer.

Zhang Xuan put the python carcass away, stood up, and clapped his hands.

"It was indeed not easy to face the Sonic Python this time, but this battle has greatly improved our skills."

Xia Zhiqiu looked over curiously.

Here it comes again, the Strategist's debriefing time.

Despite having these doubts in her heart, Xia Zhiqiu still asked a question in a very supportive manner.

How so?

Zhang Xuan gave Xia Zhiqiu an appreciative look.

He liked Xia Zhiqiu's dedicated and supportive attitude in performing comedy.

"After everyone's Cultivation Level reaches the God Level, their methods all change."

"Fire, wood, spirit, light, darkness—over the years, we have all cultivated the Law Power and made progress."

"To be honest... it's been a long time since I've had a real, head-to-head match with such a strong opponent like today."

"The Sonic Python is very strong; not only is its physical attack powerful, but it can also release poison... But it is precisely because it is strong that it is a good opponent."

"Only through combat can we truly get to know each other, learn how to better coordinate with each other, when to strike for maximum effect, and even discover more possibilities."

They trusted each other implicitly and were willing to share their information with others without reservation.

But...

Informational knowledge is far less valuable than the tacit Tacit Understanding in actual combat.

Only through constant battles can they grow stronger faster and improve their Tacit Understanding and coordination.

"That's right."

Mu Wanrou put away her Long Whip and nodded in agreement.

She had several opportunities to better coordinate with Zhang Xuan and Shen Mo, but the timing of her Long Whip strikes was always a little off.

It wasn't that they lacked Tacit Understanding or trust, but rather that Zhang Xuan and Shen Mo's strength was constantly improving. She could tell how much their mastery of the Laws had improved, but she was still subconsciously influenced by her previous impressions, affecting her judgment and speed of action.

"My Wanrou is right, and I think she makes the same point!"

Xia Zhiqiu chuckled.

"It's just a battle, right? I'm an expert at that! Didn't they always say that you have to go through life and death to truly improve? Well then, let's go through Life and Death together. I, Great Master Xia, refuse to believe that we're really inferior to those so-called Prodigies!"

Roll!

Roll it up as hard as you can.

Keep rolling until you're exhausted!

In an instant, everyone's Fighting Spirit was Burning.

They are already Prodigy, so what is there to be afraid of!

Shen Mo swallowed two recovery pills and leaned against the mountain wall, closing his eyes to meditate for a quarter of an hour.

When he opened his eyes, his expression had improved considerably, and there seemed to be a deep undercurrent flowing within his calm eyes.

Shen Mo stood up and stretched his wrists.

"I went."

As the voice faded, Shen Mo lowered his body and pressed himself back against the mountain wall.

The Dark Law came into play, and he blended back into the night.

A very faint Shadow crept along the crack in the mountain, slowly making its way back towards the Sonic Python.

A new wave of fishing is about to begin.

Su Ye sat on the mountaintop, raised his hand, tilted his head back, and took another gulp of Ice Cola.

In his Divine Sense, Xiao Qiyue, Zhang Xuan, and the others below began to make arrangements again, hiding in the shadows and setting up an ambush.

A faint smile appeared on Su Ye's lips.

This is the friend that Su Ye has chosen.

My friends are all working so hard.

He can't afford to relax too much.