The fifty Zixia Sect disciples maintained the grand formation as they retreated toward the passage, but the Purple Gold Python was simply too powerful. Under its frenzied attacks, the formation swayed on the verge of collapse, ready to break apart at any moment.
"Roar—!" The Purple Gold Python let out another furious roar and violently swept its enormous tail toward the Zixia Sect disciples. One disciple failed to dodge in time and was struck by the tail, instantly crushed into a bloody pulp. Blood sprayed everywhere. A gap appeared in the formation, and the Purple Gold Python seized the chance to break free from its restraints, its massive body charging after the group.
"Run!" Zixia Master's eyes were filled with grief, but he knew this was no time for sorrow. He had to get Fairy Yue Hua and the fragment out of here as quickly as possible. He circulated the Zixia Divine Art, drew the Zixia Sword in his hand, and sent a streak of purple sword qi slashing toward the Purple Gold Python, trying to slow it down.
The Purple Gold Python did not take Zixia Master's attack seriously at all. It opened its gaping maw and sprayed a cloud of purple poisonous mist toward the group. The mist contained a potent toxin; after taking even one breath of it, they would become dizzy and their spiritual power would cease to circulate smoothly.
"Hold your breath and run!" Fairy Yue Hua shouted. She activated Moonlight Power, forming a white shield around herself to resist the corrosion of the poisonous mist. Carrying the fragment, she desperately raced toward the passage without daring to pause for even a moment.
The Purple Gold Python was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, it caught up and stretched its huge body across