Shen Yuan Ring

Chapter 177 Mutation

"Brother Dao, please keep your voice down! We can't make too much noise, otherwise if we wake up that terrifying black python, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"From my observation, this black python seems to have suffered extremely serious injuries a thousand years ago, so much so that it is still in a state of severe injury today, and it can only relieve its trauma by sleeping."

"Now that it's in the treasure vault, it must have devoured all the rare and precious herbs that were originally stored here. It's such a pity about all those rare treasures; if they were still here, we would have made a fortune!"

As Wu De spoke to Ji Daoyi in a low voice, he also glanced cautiously at the sleeping black python, afraid that the sound he made would wake it up.

Upon hearing this, Ji Daoyi nodded slightly in agreement. He was also well aware that the current situation allowed no room for carelessness, and the slightest mistake could lead to his death.

So the two of them tacitly slowed their pace, held their breath, tiptoed, and concealed their presence as they slowly approached the treasure.

Inside the treasure vault, glittering jewels and precious objects of all kinds were on display, dazzling the eye.

Overjoyed, the two carefully reached out their hands and gently pocketed the enchanting treasures.

They didn't dare to be too excited, and could only quietly collect the treasure. Before long, half of the part of the treasure vault that hadn't been occupied by the black python had been taken!

Just as they were still basking in the joy of their newfound treasure, something unexpected happened!

A series of hurried and heavy footsteps approached from afar, breaking the dull silence.

This sudden turn of events startled Ji Daoyi and Wu De. They exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a hint of helplessness, as they hadn't expected those people to arrive so quickly.

"Quick, someone got in before us! These despicable thieves, they dare to take things from our Lotus Sect!"

"Come on, this isn't a place where your Lotus Sect calls the shots. Don't forget, this is no-man's-land right now! Stop calling me 'your Lotus Sect'!"

"Exactly, if that's really the case, would we still have a chance to come in? Would your Lotus Sect's powerful figures allow us to come in for training? Don't flatter yourselves."

"Let's charge! We'll grab as much as we can!"

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Ji Daoyi and Wu De were startled by the shouts coming from outside, and the hairs on their bodies stood on end!

They sensed that the black python, which had been sleeping nearby, was beginning to awaken, clearly disturbed by the aura and shouts emanating from the people outside.

The black python's massive body trembled slightly, its scales rubbing together with a soft rustling sound, and its eyes flickered, as if foreshadowing its imminent awakening.

Ji Daoyi and Wu De dared not delay for a moment. They instantly unleashed all their strength and shot out like arrows.

With feet barely touching the ground and a body as fast as lightning, he sprinted desperately toward the exit of the treasure vault.

The later arrivals were immediately drawn to the treasures inside the vault, and they didn't even glance at Crescent Moon.

Even though Ji Daoyi and Wu De spent a lot of time looting, they still had more than half of the treasures left!

As Ji Daoyi and Wu De ran away desperately, Yueya received Ji Daoyi's contractual message before he came out and left with all her might!

Faced with Ji Daoyi and Wu De's 'escape', the later group did not stop them. After all, the treasure was right in front of them, and they were more than happy to have two fewer people fighting over it, so why would they stop them!

They didn't think there was any danger in the treasure vault, after all, hadn't two people just come out to explore?

However, as they eagerly rushed into that tempting treasure trove, a chill instantly rose up their spines.

Within that dark, deep, and dimly lit treasure vault, the atmosphere was oppressively suffocating.

Suddenly, to everyone's horror, a pair of eyes the size of giant lanterns were staring intently at them with an extremely cold expression!

These eyes emitted an eerie and unsettling light, flickering and dancing like will-o'-the-wisps.

Looking closely into the eyes of the black python, one can sense an indescribable coldness and hostility emanating from them.

It is cold and ruthless, devoid of any pity; it is also full of endless hatred and aggression. Just one glance at it will make people tremble involuntarily, and a chill will spread rapidly from the spine to the heart, making people shudder and feel a chill run down their spine.

They were just as eager to rush into the treasure vault as they are now eager to get away!

However, their feet were firmly attached to the ground like magnets and they couldn't move. It wasn't that the black python used a freezing spell; it was simply that these people were frightened by the black python's aura!

After the black python launched its attack, one of the unlucky ones was instantly killed!

The others finally overcame their fear under the pressure of death! Some ran back as fast as they could, while others used the life-saving treasures given to them by their elders!

In the blink of an eye, those with bad luck died in the black python's jaws, while those with good luck or powerful life-saving treasures escaped. Of course, the two members of the Lotus Sect were not killed by it.

Although they didn't know why the black python hadn't killed them immediately, they had no choice but to wait patiently.

"Are you all disciples of the Lotus Sect?" the black python asked, its voice unreadable.

The two men dared not lie and honestly replied, "Sir, we are disciples of the Lotus Sect. We have come here mainly to retrieve the scriptures lost by our branch sect!"

"What about the others? Has the Lotus Sect really declined in just a thousand years?"

Upon hearing the black python's heavy question, which sounded like muffled thunder, a Lotus Sect disciple turned ashen-faced and began to tremble uncontrollably.

He told everything he knew in detail, without daring to hide anything, hoping to gain a chance to live!

Time passed slowly, and the black python listened quietly to the disciple's story, its huge body coiled up like a small hill.

After a long while, the black python seemed to recover from its shock, slowly opening its blood-red maw and uttering a low, hoarse voice: "So that's how it is... I didn't expect a thousand years to have passed. I am the Black Python Elder of this branch sect! Back then, I was unfortunately injured by the residual force of the Holy Venerable's attack. The Holy Venerable's power of rules was simply too strong. Even the mountains of precious pills and rare treasures piled up in this treasury could only slow down the damage that damned power of rules inflicted on me. Helpless, I had no choice but to fall into slumber here to delay the worsening of my injuries."

At this point, the black python slightly raised its head, its cold snake eyes fixed on the two people in front of it, and continued, "Since you've come here today, you might as well take me back!"

After the black python finished speaking, it opened its mouth and swallowed everything in the entire treasure vault. Then, its body shrank continuously, and in a flash, it curled up on the shoulder of the disciple who had just explained things to it.

"Come on! Take me back to the church, and you'll all get your share of the benefits!"