bacchusnovels Chapter 768 Lu Xueqi and Biyao
Chapter 768 Lu Xueqi and Biyao
"True Master Zixia, are there any guardians in this Zixia Secret Realm similar to the Netherworld Messenger in the Qingyun Secret Realm?" Fairy Yuehua asked as she traveled, a hint of worry in her heart. She had witnessed firsthand how powerful the guardians of the fragments were during the battle in the Qingyun Secret Realm. If Su Han hadn't risked his life to unleash "Chaos Fusion," sacrificing himself to hold off the Netherworld Messenger, she would never have been able to obtain the fragments. Now that Su Han was not by her side, she had to face the unknown dangers of the Zixia Secret Realm alone, and a sense of unease crept into her heart.
Master Zixia's expression was solemn as he slowly said, "According to the sect's ancient records, an ancient ferocious beast—the Purple-Gold Python—is sealed within the Zixia Secret Realm. This Purple-Gold Python is incredibly powerful, said to have lived for tens of thousands of years, and its cultivation is unfathomable, at least at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage. Back then, the founder of the Zixia Sect only managed to seal it within the Zixia Secret Realm using the ultimate secrets of the Zixia Divine Art, and placed the second fragment of the sealing method within the Zixia Divine Temple guarded by the Purple-Gold Python. To obtain the fragment, one must first defeat the Purple-Gold Python, or find a way to bypass its guard."
"A Purple-Gold Python at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage..." Fairy Yuehua's heart trembled. Her current cultivation was only at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, still a step away from the Nascent Soul stage. With her current strength, she was no match for the Purple-Gold Python. Even with True Person Zixia and fifty elite disciples of the Zixia Sect, it would probably be difficult to contend with an ancient ferocious beast that had lived for ten thousand years.
Seeing Yuehua Fairy's worry, Master Zixia said, "Yuehua, don't worry. Ancient books record that although the Purple-Gold Python is powerful, it has a fatal weakness: every hour, it will fall into a short sleep, which lasts for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. As long as we seize this opportunity, sneak into the Zixia Temple, obtain the fragment, and then immediately leave the secret realm, we can avoid a direct confrontation with the Purple-Gold Python."
“It sleeps for an hour at a time, each time for the duration of an incense stick…” Fairy Yuehua quickly calculated in her mind. Although this time was not long, if they acted quickly enough and cooperated well, it should be enough to enter the temple and obtain the fragment. She nodded and said, “Alright, True Person Zixia, then let’s proceed according to this plan. After entering the Zixia Secret Realm, we will first observe the sleeping pattern of the Purple-Gold Python, find the right opportunity, and then act.”
"Hmm." Master Zixia nodded and said, "I have selected fifty of the most elite disciples of the Zixia Sect. They are all outstanding members of the younger generation of the Zixia Sect, with cultivation levels all above the Nascent Soul stage. They are skilled in setting up formations and stealth, and should be able to help."
As they spoke, the group arrived deep within the Purple Cloud Mountains. A massive stone gate appeared before them, its surface covered in intricate runes and emitting a faint purple glow. This stone gate was the entrance to the Purple Cloud Secret Realm. Behind it, the Purple Cloud Secret Realm was sealed, along with the ancient ferocious beast, the Purple-Gold Python.
Master Zixia stepped forward, formed a hand seal, and a beam of purple light shot from his hands, entering the stone gate. The runes on the stone gate began to flicker violently, emitting a low rumbling sound. Then, the stone gate slowly opened, revealing a deep passage. The passage was filled with a thick purple mist, obscuring the view inside.
"Everyone be careful, stay close to me, don't get separated," said Master Zixia, before stepping into the passage first. Fairy Yuehua and fifty disciples of the Zixia Sect followed, heading deeper into the Zixia Secret Realm along the passage.
The passage was long and winding, seemingly without end. The deeper they went, the denser the purple mist in the air became, and the more violent the spiritual energy grew. Faintly, deep roars of beasts could be heard emanating from the depths, causing the entire passage to tremble slightly. Those roars contained immense pressure, filling Fairy Moonflower and the disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect with a profound sense of fear and oppression.
The Moon Fairy took a deep breath, circulating the power of moonlight within her body to resist the oppressive aura. She thought to herself, "Is this the oppressive aura of the Purple-Gold Python? It is indeed powerful. Just a roar is enough to instill fear. If I were to face it head-on, I probably wouldn't even have the courage to make a move..."
After walking for about half an hour, the passage finally came to an end, and a vast underground space opened up before them. This space was several times larger than the palace in the Azure Cloud Secret Realm, and its ceiling was inlaid with countless fist-sized luminous pearls, emitting a soft light that illuminated the entire space. In the center of the space stood a majestic palace, entirely purple, emitting a faint purple glow—the Purple Cloud Divine Palace.
In front of the Zixia Temple coiled a colossal python, the Purple-Gold Python. This python was enormous, dozens of meters long, its body thicker than a water vat, covered entirely in purple scales, each scale the size of a palm, gleaming with a cold metallic luster under the light of the luminous pearl. Its head bore a single golden horn, and its eyes, like two enormous lanterns, flashed with a chilling light. From its gaping maw, it constantly spewed purple mist, emitting a nauseating stench.
At this moment, the Purple-Gold Python was coiled on the open ground in front of the temple, its eyes closed, seemingly asleep. Its breathing was like thunder, causing the entire space to tremble slightly. The surrounding air was filled with a thick purple mist, the poisonous mist exhaled by the Purple-Gold Python, containing deadly toxins; an ordinary person would die instantly from inhaling just one breath.
"The Purple-Gold Python is asleep!" A disciple of the Purple Cloud Sect, seeing this, revealed a joyful expression and said in a low voice, "Purple Cloud Master, let's act now. While it's asleep, let's sneak into the temple and get the fragment!"
"Wait a minute." Master Zixia shook her head and said in a low voice, "Don't rush, observe first. Ancient books record that the Purple-Gold Python only falls asleep once every hour, and each sleep lasts for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. We don't know how long it has been asleep. If we act rashly and it suddenly wakes up, we will all die here."
Fairy Moonlight nodded and said, "Master Zixia is right. Let's retreat into the passage first, observe the sleeping patterns of the Purple-Gold Python, and then act when the time is right."
The group quietly retreated into the passage, concealed within the purple mist, observing the Purple-Gold Python from a distance. Time ticked by, and after about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the Purple-Gold Python suddenly twitched. Its tightly closed eyes snapped open, revealing two lantern-like eyes that gleamed with a chilling light as it scanned its surroundings. It opened its blood-red maw and unleashed a deafening roar that shook the entire space violently, causing several luminous pearls on the ceiling to fall from the ceiling.
"It's awake!" Fairy Yuehua exclaimed in surprise, lowering her voice. "From the time it fell asleep until it woke up, exactly the time it takes for an incense stick to burn." (End of Chapter)