"This fellow is far stronger than the Fire Python I devoured last time. But I've also reached the two-star Martial Master realm. Though I may not be able to defeat this Giant Fire Python, holding it off won't be a problem."
Shen Xiu thought to himself.
"Roar!"
The Giant Fire Python stared fixedly at Shen Xiu, as though searching for an opening in his defenses.
Just as Shen Xiu prepared to attack again, the Giant Fire Python suddenly lunged forward. Its enormous body rode a howling gale as it pounced straight at Shen Xiu.
"Hmph!"
Seeing this, Shen Xiu snorted coldly. His hand seals shifted, and vast icy elemental energy surged from both his arms. Under Shen Xiu's control, it formed a massive ice spike that shot toward the Giant Fire Python.
"Whoosh!"
A sharp sound of tearing wind rang out as the enormous ice spike hurtled toward the Giant Fire Python.
"Splat!"
Yet, to Shen Xiu's astonishment, when the ice spike was still some distance from the Giant Fire Python, it opened its huge mouth and swallowed the spike straight into its belly.
"How? How is that possible?"
Shen Xiu's eyes widened at the sight, his face filled with shock.
As Shen Xiu lost focus, the Giant Fire Python let out a low roar. Its enormous body then shot forward once more, rushing toward Shen Xiu.
"Damn it!"
Shen Xiu cursed under his breath and immediately struck again.
"Buzz!"
At the instant Shen Xiu attacked, an incomparably powerful fluctuation rapidly spread across his body. Behind him, translucent wings appeared one after another. At that moment, they swiftly folded together, condensing into a gigantic feather fan in the blink of an eye.
"Crack!"
A faint crisp sound came from behind Shen Xiu.
"What?!"
Feeling the terrifying power emanating from the