Chapter 5: Slaying the Boss

Wu Tian considered himself quite wise; indeed, reaping the rewards as a bystander allowed his level to soar rapidly. After slaying three dying high-level beasts, his level shot up to 11—a first-rank martial master. Even before his cultivation had been crippled, he was only at the first-rank martial master, and now, in just a few days, he had regained his former strength. The satisfaction was indescribable.

Having benefited so much, Wu Tian decided to continue waiting at a distance. Yet, to his frustration, not a single beast flew by for an entire day.

“Hiss, hiss!” Just then, Wu Tian heard a strange, urgent sound approaching. The high-level beasts outside the cave grew restless, some even began to flee.

Rumbles echoed! Suddenly, a cacophony like the collapse of mountains swept through; Wu Tian looked toward the source of the noise and saw countless trees toppled, and the earth split by a massive crack.

“Something is emerging from underground. What is it?” Wu Tian stared at the ground in astonishment.

Boom! Stones flew everywhere as a black serpent, three zhang long and eight feet thick, burst out from beneath the earth. Nearby beasts scattered in panic.

Hiss, hiss! After emerging, the giant serpent flicked its crimson tongue and headed straight for the cave.

“Damn! This is bad! A ninth-level beast, the Black Dragon Python!” Wu Tian stared in shock at the black serpent, hastily retreating. This was no time for opportunism; with a ninth-level beast on the scene, even being caught in the crossfire would mean instant death.

As Wu Tian withdrew, the Black Dragon Python had already reached the cave entrance.

“Roar!” A deafening roar erupted from within the cave, followed by an air cannon blasting forth.

Boom! The colossal body of the Black Dragon Python crashed heavily to the ground, dragging itself dozens of yards before coming to a halt, leaving devastation in its wake.

“Hiss!” The Black Dragon Python let out a terrifying hiss, twisting its massive form and charging toward the cave entrance.

At that moment, a silver giant wolf burst forth from the cave. Its fur shimmered with faint silver light, and its gaze was ferocious.

Wu Tian’s eyes widened: “Silver Wolf! Another ninth-level beast—unbelievable, no wonder it’s so fierce!”

As Wu Tian marveled, the Silver Wolf and Black Dragon Python launched into battle. The serpent spat a jet of black venom at the wolf, while the wolf raised its head and unleashed a wind blade, the attacks colliding midair.

Thunderous booms! Venom and wind blade clashed, stirring a storm—though this rain was venomous. Any tree touched by the venom dissolved at a speed visible to the naked eye. The Silver Wolf, however, was shielded by a silver barrier, repelling the toxic assault.

Boom! The Black Dragon Python’s massive tail descended from above, smacking the Silver Wolf and sending it crashing into the mountainside. The entire mountain quaked, half of it nearly collapsing.

Perhaps sensing the clash of two ninth-level beasts, creatures within dozens of miles grew agitated, fleeing toward the outskirts.

Thunder rumbled! The two beasts fought fiercely, unleashing air cannons, wind blades, venom bombs, earth spikes—every skill deployed without restraint. The mountain nurturing the Chaos Spirit Fruit was ravaged, reduced to wasteland.

Under such immense power, anything nearby was crushed to dust. Fortunately, Wu Tian had fled far enough; even a stray ripple of their strength would have meant instant death.

The two ninth-level beasts battled for an entire day and night, nearly exhausting their inner energy. Yet, they remained locked at the cave’s mouth, breathing heavily in mutual exhaustion.

Suddenly, golden light erupted from the cave entrance, forming a column that shot toward the heavens.

“The Chaos Spirit Fruit has ripened! Only half an hour to harvest it—the battle must be nearing its end!” Wu Tian saw the golden pillar from afar, thinking silently to himself.

Sure enough, as the golden light appeared, both the Black Dragon Python and Silver Wolf sprang into action, unable to wait any longer.

Boom! The two beasts spent the last of their strength, their massive bodies colliding, shattering half the mountain.

The Black Dragon Python clamped its jaws onto the Silver Wolf’s neck, while the Silver Wolf bit desperately near the serpent’s vital spot. Blood pooled on the ground, yet neither would release the other; both were determined to claim the Chaos Spirit Fruit.

Wu Tian, observing through the system, saw the health bars above both beasts rapidly diminishing—within minutes, they were nearly depleted.

“This is my chance!” Unable to contain his excitement, Wu Tian charged toward the entangled ninth-level beasts.

Such an opportunity was exceedingly rare; both beasts were grievously wounded, their health nearly gone, and their jaws locked onto each other—should either let go, the other would finish it. Now, a strike to their vital points would likely end them both.

The two beasts saw Liu Qi rushing over, aware of his intent, but neither released its grip.

“Human! Let’s make a deal—slay this foolish wolf, and I’ll grant you a trove of rare elixirs and treasures!” A shadowy voice echoed in Wu Tian’s mind—the Black Dragon Python’s.

“Human, don’t trust this serpent—it’s using you!” The Silver Wolf’s voice followed.

“Black Dragon Python, it’s a deal. I’ll help you kill the wolf, and you’ll give me elixirs and treasures!” Wu Tian shouted at the huge serpent.

“Agreed! I’ll hold the wolf, you pierce its throat!”

“Awooo!” The Silver Wolf howled, trying to attack Liu Qi, but the Black Dragon Python wrapped its body tightly around the wolf, its fangs locked onto the wolf’s neck.

Both beasts were immobilized.

Wu Tian wasted no time. He leaped onto the Black Dragon Python’s body, raised his broadsword, and charged at the wolf.

“Execute! Kill!”

Wu Tian’s broadsword stabbed fiercely toward the Silver Wolf’s neck; at that moment, the serpent tightened its grip even further. But just as Wu Tian’s blade was about to pierce the wolf, he abruptly shifted direction, plunging it into the Black Dragon Python’s vital spot.

Bang! A critical hit resounded, a large red ‘critical’ marker appeared above the serpent’s head, and its last sliver of health was wiped out by Wu Tian’s merciless strike.

“Hiss!” The Black Dragon Python let out a final scream, its massive body collapsing, its savage eyes wide in disbelief that Wu Tian had killed it in the end.

“Sorry, my hand slipped.” Wu Tian murmured to the fallen serpent’s corpse.

Ding!

“Congratulations, player Wu Tian, for slaying ninth-level beast boss Black Dragon Python. You have gained 100,000 experience and 60 execute proficiency points.”

“Congratulations, player Wu Tian, for rising 9 levels. Current level: 20 (tenth-rank martial master).”

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