The stars shimmered across the sky, and cool moonlight poured down from the horizon, enveloping the entire mountain range in a soft, silvery glow that made it appear hazy and mysterious. At night, most of the wild beasts had returned to their dens and settled into sleep, leaving only those that foraged during the evening. The forest fell into profound stillness, with only occasional,悠long roars drifting slowly from afar before fading into silence. In the deep blackness of the night, a dark silhouette suddenly glided silently through the air, its massive wings gently vibrating, stirring only a subtle breeze. The figure moved through the night air with barely a ripple, leaving no trace of disturbance. Staring into the deep valley, Xiao Yan smiled lightly. With a gentle wave of his sleeve, a vibrant seven-colored shadow sprang forth, then danced joyfully around his body, emitting continuous hissing sounds. "Such a greedy one," Xiao Yan remarked, shaking his head in resignation as the Tian-Devouring Python fixed its keen, watchful gaze on his storage relic. With a simple hand motion, a bottle of companion purple crystal essence appeared in his hand. As soon as the essence materialized, the Python surged forward with lightning speed, seizing Xiao Yan's hand and the bottle in its long, elegant body, wrapping them tightly. It then thrust its tongue into the bottle, drawing deeply, and by the time it finished, nearly one-third of the purple crystal essence had been consumed. With a sudden grasp, Xiao Yan quickly snatched the jade bottle back, eyeing the liquid inside—only about two-thirds full—and sighed with concern. This greedy creature had grown increasingly voracious; previously, just a few drops would suffice, but now it demanded so much. At this rate, the remaining few bottles of purple-crystal nectar would soon be insufficient. Gurgling slightly, Xiao Yan swallowed a lump of saliva. The current similarities between the Tian-Tong Python and the Queen Medusa seemed to be growing ever more pronounced. Hmm. Xiao Yan sighed, a faint smile playing on his lips. He gently stroked the python's small head, which in turn remained docile, its vibrant serpent eyes softly closing. The python's tongue lightly brushed against his palm, its moist and tender sensation sending a pleasant tingle through Xiao Yan's fingers. "Little one, you've got to hold on—don't let that woman consume your soul. Otherwise, I'm afraid we won't have a very good outcome." Xiao Yan shook his head, a quiet sigh escaping him. Whenever he thought of the Queen Medusa—her striking beauty combined with her ruthless nature—he felt a persistent headache. Of course, anyone entangled in such complex relations with a powerhouse of her caliber, especially one who treated human lives as mere grass blades, would hardly be happy. For her, killing someone was almost as easy as slaughtering a chicken—she carried no burden at all. And as if having understood Xiao Yan's words, the Sky-Eating Python emitted a series of hissing sounds, its vibrant serpent eyes gleaming with light. "Ah, these are all issues for the future. Now that you're well-fed, you'd better start working. If you dare to slack off, you'll never again taste Purple Crystal Nectar." Patting the Python's head, Xiao Yan dismissed his thoughts and smiled. Xiao Yan's threat clearly carried strong weight, and at once, the young creature vigorously nodded its head, its tail flicking rapidly. Its form swiftly transformed into a series of vibrant, seven-colored streaks, darting back and forth before Xiao Yan—so swift that Xiao Yan could only perceive fleeting streaks of light. Shaking his head, Xiao Yan's purple cloud wings gently vibrated, lifting his body gradually into the air. He silently glided toward the valley, with the Sky-Eating Python weaving in and out around him, shielding him throughout. Xiao Yan's flight was exceptionally slow, and throughout the entire valley entrance, there was not a single sound—quiet, profoundly still. However, as Xiao Yan approached the valley mouth just a few dozen meters away, the roaming Tian-Shun Python beside him suddenly raised its scales, emitting a sharp, hissing sound that swiftly echoed through the valley entrance. Noticing this reaction, Xiao Yan was startled and immediately halted, his inner qi surging rapidly as he fixed his gaze intently into the deep valley. Over time, gradually, two crimson glimmers appeared within the dark valley, expanding steadily until, accompanied by a deep, resonant footfall, they solidified into two massive red eyes, now illuminated beneath the soft moonlight. Gazing at the Snowy Demon Tian Yuan emerging beneath the moonlight, Xiao Yan quietly exhaled, relieved. Now, the creature's fur had once again turned snow-white, and the aura radiating from its body was noticeably weaker than during the day—clearly, the decline following its bloodline awakening had left it unable to reach its peak state. Its two glowing crimson eyes fixed intently on Xiao Yan, or rather, on the Tian Tian Python beside him. As a fellow beast, the Snowy Demon Tian Yuan was familiar with the Python's presence, though it now felt a sense of unease and even mild fear stirred within it. Under the moonlight, the snake and the monkey faced each other, their powerful and robust auras gradually rising. Under the combined pressure of these two auras, even Xiao Yan, with his current strength, began to feel slightly suffocated. An intangible spiritual force surged forth from the dark ring on Xiang Yin's fingers, enveloping him and simultaneously pressing the power of the Tian Tian Python and the Xue Mo Tian Yuan to a standstill. Yao Lao's voice resonated within Xiang Yin's mind: "Have the Tian Tian Python hold off the Xue Mo Tian Yuan. You must quickly enter the valley to seek the 'Earth-Core Body-Quenching Milk.'" "Understood." Xiang Yin nodded slightly, then turned to the Tian Tian Python beside him and commanded, "Young one, hold him off." "Hrrr!" Upon hearing Xiang Yin's order, the Tian Tian Python emitted a series of low cries. Suddenly, a delicate spectrum of seven colors surged forth from within its body. As the vibrant light intensified, the Python's form began to expand rapidly, visibly and noticeably. In mere moments, the once compact, sleeve-sized Tian-Devouring Python had transformed into a colossal creature stretching over ten zhang in length. Under the night sky, the giant serpent moved slowly, its massive body undulating, its pair of alluring serpent eyes fixed intently on the Snow-Mage Tianjunchu below. With each flick and pulsation of its serpentine tongue, the very space around it seemed to ripple and tremble. "After such a long period of slumber, this young one has grown considerably stronger—truly deserving of its name, the Tian-Devouring Python. When it reaches its peak, it might well possess the power to utterly destroy the heavens and earth." Marveling at the even more imposing form of the Tian-Devouring Python compared to its previous appearance at Yunlan Sect, Xiao Yan could hardly contain his astonishment. "The Tian-Devouring Python is indeed an ancient, extraordinary beast. However, under normal circumstances, it would typically take at least a century to reach such a state. Given that your python has evolved so swiftly, it must be due to the continuous infiltration and assimilation of the Queen Medusa's soul. Rather than simply growing stronger, one might say it is "The old pharmacist spoke softly. Xiao Yan nodded silently. Another queen—this woman is truly terrifying. Taking a deep breath, after a pause of about fifteen seconds, Xiao Yan suddenly shook his wings behind him, his form transforming into a shadow and shooting straight toward the valley. As soon as Xiao Yan moved, the Snow-Monster Tian Yuan sensed it, instantly roaring in anger. With a powerful stamp of his foot on the ground, his massive body surged forward like a cannonball, heading directly toward Xiao Yan. The sharp rushing wind sounded piercingly at the valley's entrance. Yet though the Snow-Monster Tian Yuan was swift, the Tian Tian Snake was even faster. Before the Snow-Monster Tian Yuan reached Xiao Yan, a brilliant seven-colored glow surged before him. A massive tail, radiating rich hues of seven colors, descended from the sky and struck the Snow-Monster Tian Yuan with tremendous force, crashing into his body. The powerful impact sent him flying against the mountain wall. "Boom!" Amid the roar, a large section of the solid mountain wall indented behind the Snow Demon Celestial Monkey. As massive stones shattered, a network of cracks spread out from its back, eventually extending nearly halfway across the wall. "Roar!" Struck so severely, the Snow Demon Celestial Monkey grew furious, the crimson in its eyes intensifying. No longer hesitating about its lingering fear of the Sky-Eating Python, icy energy ripples gathered on its body surface, freezing not only the air but the very space around it. Its massive jaws opened wide, and the cold energy surged rapidly, coalescing into a colossal, half-zhang-wide vortex of icy force. As the Snow Demon Celestial Monkey slammed its forepaw against its chest, the vortex shot forth with tremendous force, aimed directly at the seven-colored Sky-Eating Python soaring above. Along its path, faint traces of pale white shimmered through the otherwise empty space. In the sky, the phoenix-like serpent eyes of Tian Tian Mao fixed upon the vortex sphere surging forth. After a moment, a brilliant spectrum of colors suddenly erupted, shining like a seven-colored sun in the night sky. It then collided powerfully with the cold vortex sphere, sending out a tremendous burst of energy that resonated through the mountains like thunder.