Cultivation begins with ice harvesters

Chapter 49: Hunting the Python

Although the Ice Python is a python, its body is covered with scales, and its tail is particularly thick. With the help of its immense strength, the whip-like tail is one of the Ice Python's most lethal weapons.

"Snap"

The snake's tail attacked from a distance, striking the center of the Azure Water Sword with equal force. The magical artifact collided with the snake's tail, but instead of a crisp metallic clang, a series of hoarse sounds were heard.

Although the Azure Water Sword was supported by magic, it was still no match for the opponent in this physical collision, and it turned into a streak of light and flew back.

Although a red and white mark remained on the ice python's tail, not a single scale fell off, and it did not suffer any substantial damage whatsoever.

"Whoosh"

After knocking down the Azure Water Sword, the snake tail paused briefly in the air before gathering its strength again and crashing down on Tong Bingfeng with tremendous force.

"Water Element Shield, Imperial Decree"

Seeing this, Tong Bingfeng remained calm and composed. With a command, another stream of magical power split from his dantian, and a water-blue shield with layers of water ripples appeared, flowing upwards and firmly blocking the cultivator's path.

It was Tong Bingfeng who obtained the first-tier mid-grade defensive magic weapon from Chen Ling Pavilion through a barter system, at the exorbitant cost of a third-tier first-tier mid-grade magic weapon.

If it weren't for this magical artifact as a backup plan, it wouldn't have remained so steadfast and unmoving after the Azure Water Sword's attack failed.

"Boom!"

The snake's tail, from top to bottom, slammed violently into the water elemental shield under the combined influence of magic and gravity, producing a loud bang and high-frequency vibrations.

Although the Water Shield was only appearing in battle for the first time, it was still a genuine first-tier mid-grade magic weapon specializing in defense.

Despite appearing strained and on the verge of collapse when faced with attacks from forces of equal strength, it still stood firmly in front of the cultivators, completely annihilating all the attacks from the ice python.

"It is impolite not to reciprocate. Azure Water Sword, depart."

It was in this instantaneous head-on collision of forces that, despite the ice python's thick skin and tough flesh, it was inevitable that it would experience a slight stagnation due to the backlash of such pure power.

The first-tier mid-grade Azure Water Sword, which had just suffered a defeat in the first wave of battle, struck again, transforming into a streak of aquamarine light and heading straight for the ice python's fist-sized left eye with lightning speed.

Almost simultaneously, the Azure Water Sword actively emitted a high-frequency vibration, and a slightly smaller sword beam forcibly separated from its body, transforming into a stream of light that targeted the Ice Python's right eye.

While the sword's sheer blade, in terms of destructive power and lethality, is naturally inferior to the Azure Water Sword itself, it is undoubtedly superior in terms of agile flight.

The snake's eyes are also a vital part of the ice python. Although they are not as deadly as the seven-inch mark, once the ice python loses its sight, most of its strength will disappear into thin air, and the remaining part will be no threat.

"Ding-dong"

The Azure Water Sword struck the snake's left eye, but it failed to achieve any effect. After a series of crisp collisions, it only left a shallow wound and a small amount of blood, thanks to the obstruction of the eyelid.

"hiss"

After the Azure Water Sword's attack failed, it returned to his hand with a turn, but the giant python let out an unprecedentedly painful hiss.

"The flowers you plant with care may not bloom, but the willows you plant without intention may thrive; it was the sword's edge that brought you success."

Tong Bingfeng's face lit up with joy when he saw the blood dripping from the ice python's right eye and the sword light that was still trembling but had left a terrifying wound.

According to his original plan, the sword light was only using its agility to carry out the so-called harassment mission, while the real target was the Azure Water Sword itself.

"The ice python is about to enrage; maintaining a safe distance is the best course of action."

Those who understand the times are wise, and Tong Bingfeng naturally wouldn't choose to confront a first-tier mid-grade giant python that was about to go berserk head-on. At this moment, he only needed to carry out harassment at different levels while ensuring his own safety.

Once the ice python has lost too much blood or exhausted its strength, everything will naturally return to its control, and that will be the real hunting moment.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

As expected, after being overwhelmed by pain and effectively guided by the loss of sight in its right eye, the ice python immediately descended into a state of mindless rage.

The demonic body, possessing the potential to grow into a second-tier low-grade demonic beast, swung wildly back and forth, transforming into streaks of light that slammed against the ice domain. Fortunately, the ice python was constrained by its bloodline and did not awaken any innate spells during its entire first-tier demonic beast cultivation stage. Otherwise, it would have been impossible to win this battle by relying on two first-tier mid-grade magic artifacts, one for offense and one for defense.

Of course, as a qualified cultivator, Tong Bingfeng would not simply wait passively. The Water Element Shield stood in front of him, ensuring that necessary defense could be provided at any time. The Azure Water Sword floated in the air from beginning to end, and once a suitable opportunity arose, it would transform into a stream of light and fall down, slashing at different parts of the ice python's body as a provocation, ensuring that the wounds on the ice python's body continued to increase.

"Hiss hiss hiss"

After a full half-hour struggle, a jade sword was plunged into the vital spot, and a large amount of foul-smelling snake blood stained the ice area within a radius of ten feet. The giant creature had just reached the end of its life. Apart from the occasional trembling of its body, this ice python, which possessed a thin bloodline of dragon and snake, completely lost its life force after its defeat.

"It's a pity that if this body's ice python blood were collected and purified by an alchemist, I wonder if it would be possible to extract a small amount of essence blood containing the aura of dragons and snakes."

Looking at the python blood that had stained the area within several feet blood red, yet still slowly steaming despite the low temperatures of the northern icy region, Tong Bingfeng's face showed a hint of heartache.

In recent days, due to various coincidences, the supply of spirit stones and spiritual items in his storage bag has been relatively abundant, but the aura of a rogue cultivator in his bones is still firmly imprinted there.

Once you discover that even the slightest bit of the spoils has been wasted, this deep-seated and uncontrollable heartache follows you like a shadow.

"Although this ice python is only a mid-grade first-tier creature, its strength should not be underestimated. It is more than capable of guarding its lair and will not easily relocate. There should also be some spiritual herbs thriving near its lair."

After some thought, Tong Bingfeng came to a valid conclusion, which was also his expectation for more spoils after this battle.

The ice python's skin was indestructible, remaining unscathed even under the full force of attacks from magic weapons of the same rank. It was a high-quality first-rank mid-grade spiritual material, which could be used as the main material for refining first-rank mid-grade defensive magic weapons.

In addition, pythons also have a gallbladder inside their bodies, which has the effect of detoxification and improving eyesight. After being processed by alchemists, it can be refined into certain first-grade mid-level spiritual pills with special effects, which are naturally quite valuable.

The last item is a complete main tendon of the ice python, which, after being nourished by demonic power, can be used as the bowstring of some longbow-shaped magical artifacts.