"Hm?" Xiao Yan was also startled, then looked at Yue Ru before him.
"I think the real Moon Crescent Jade Fruit is still in this lake." Yue Ru spoke thoughtfully.
"Martial Ancestor, what do we do now?" Xiao Yan asked anxiously.
"Oh? Your blood..."
"Take a drop of your blood and throw it at that Phantom Gold Demonic Python, quickly!" the Golden Dragon King's urgent voice came from within the ring.
Xiao Yan was not one to dawdle. He gritted his teeth and bit his finger, flinging a drop of crimson blood toward the Phantom Gold Demonic Python. The python, which had been imposing just moments ago, seemed as though all the blood in its body had frozen the instant it sensed Xiao Yan's drop of blood!
"Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python!" The Phantom Gold Demonic Python immediately submitted to Xiao Yan. It could clearly sense the aura on this human's body. The Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python was one of the strongest races among serpent-kind; how could the Phantom Gold Demonic Python dare act presumptuously?
Among magical beasts, bloodlines had always exerted an oppressive dominance. Upon learning that Xiao Yan possessed the blood of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, the Phantom Gold Demonic Python's snake eyes widened as it treated Xiao Yan with utmost respect.
Seeing the Phantom Gold Demonic Python like this, Xiao Yan said, "Take us to the Moon Crescent Jade Fruit!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yan's words, the giant snake replied with a series of hisses, seemingly saying, Follow me! Then it plunged headfirst into the lake, making it obvious that something lay at the bottom.
Xiao Yan floated within the icy lake, staring in astonishment at the dark brown currents slowly flowing around him. A huge bubble gradually emerged beside him. Then, with a bang, it burst, splashing