"Bang!"
The Mountain-Lifting Ape's punch sent the Fire-Patterned Python reeling backward, slamming heavily into the cliff behind it.
"Boom!"
But when the Mountain-Lifting Ape stamped down on the Fire-Patterned Python's tail once again, a cloud of blood mist suddenly burst from the python's body, then turned into thunderflame that coiled around it.
"Crack!"
Wreathed in blazing flames, the Fire-Patterned Python abruptly wrapped itself around the Mountain-Lifting Ape. Its tremendous constricting force made the ape's bones crack and pop, breaking who knew how many.
Besides the Fire-Patterned Python's constriction, the Mountain-Lifting Ape also had to endure the searing heat of its demonic fire. Even its thick, tough hide and flesh could not withstand an attack delivered with twice the python's strength. Some of its vulnerable parts were charred or split open, and it could not hold out much longer.
"Roar!"
Seemingly aware that it did not have long to live, the Mountain-Lifting Ape suddenly threw its arms around the Fire-Patterned Python, then sank its sharp teeth into its neck.
The Fire-Patterned Python shrieked in pain, then began grappling with the Mountain-Lifting Ape on the ground.
For a time, the earth shook and the mountains trembled within Bamboo Creek Valley. Sand and stones flew, and trees toppled.
Seeing Demonic Beasts fight to the death this time, Xu Taiping was deeply shaken by the scene before him.
But he soon sensed danger drawing near.
He noticed that the Fire-Patterned Python seemed to be trying to drag the Mountain-Lifting Ape into the pool.
"Though this creature has gone berserk, it still has its wits. It knows it has a greater advantage in the water than on land. But that means you'll have to find a way out of this pool, Taiping."
Fairy Lingyue warned Xu Taiping.
"I have an idea."
After some serious thought,