41: Group Attack

The sound of ice cracking echoed continuously, followed by large areas of ice on the Black Scaled Python's body shattering and falling to the ground.

"Roar!"

Completely freed, the Black Scaled Python roared again. Having been continuously disturbed, it had now fallen into a state of madness.

"I originally thought it could be frozen for at least five seconds; I didn't expect it to last less than three seconds."

Lin Zixi said with a pale face, the situation before him completely beyond his expectations.

"You all should retreat quickly. I'll hold it off, otherwise, none of us will be able to leave."

Huang Zhong, holding his great saber, walked directly to the front of the group, looking as if he was ready to die.

"Your courage in coming to rescue us despite the danger is a great kindness. Please retreat quickly; we will hold them off here."

Gao Shun, with a fearless expression, walked to Huang Zhong's side, holding his long spear.

Bang...

Before Mu Linxue could respond, the Black Scaled Python had already launched its attack.

It opened its gaping maw and directly spewed a spiraling pillar of fire towards them.

"Let's go together and kill it."

Mu Linxue said without hesitation, her voice full of fervor.

"I'll block it."

Arthur shouted loudly, once again releasing "Holy Shield Guard," and stood in front of Mu Linxue and the others with his large shield.

"Kill."

Huang Zhong and Gao Shun charged towards the Black Scaled Python, one from the left and one from the right.

"Kill him."

Kuang Tie, holding his war hammer, and Charlotte, gripping her rapier, charged directly at the Black Scaled Python, their faces devoid of fear.

The spiraling pillar of fire shot directly onto Arthur's giant shield, and instantly Arthur felt as if he were standing in a furnace.

"If you want to harm my Lord, you must first step over my corpse."

Arthur endured the scorching heat, holding his ground firmly at the front.

"Super Fireball."

Yang Ziying raised her staff and condensed a fireball with a diameter of two meters.

She pointed her staff towards the Black Scaled Python, and the Super Fireball smashed directly into the Black Scaled Python.

"Ice Thorn Array."

Lin Zixi circulated the spiritual power within his body, emitting a chilling aura, and said coldly.

The next second, dozens of ice arrows continuously condensed in front of him.

Whoosh...

The ice arrows, like a hail of bullets, shot directly at the Black Scaled Python.

"Prepare to die."

Gao Shun directly activated his spiritual ability: Unyielding Will, which boosted the attack power of himself, Huang Zhong, Charlotte, and Kuang Tie.

He then released Fearless Charge, thrusting towards the Black Scaled Python.

"Beast, this is the end for you."

Huang Zhong directly released Chasing Wind Fury Slash, cleaving towards the Black Scaled Python.

"Let me smash you into a meat paste."

Kuang Tie released Heavy Hammer Strike, leaping up, his war hammer glowing, and directly smashed it onto the Black Scaled Python.

"Let the light blossom upon your body."

Charlotte directly released Light-Shattering Slash, the rapier in her hand shining brightly.

A light array appeared on the Black Scaled Python's body, and Charlotte thrust directly towards that light array.

Roar...

The Black Scaled Python let out an angry roar, once again activating its skill: Scale Armor Amplification.

At the same time, sounds of collision, explosion, and impact echoed one after another.

Yang Ziying's Super Fireball directly struck the Black Scaled Python's body.

Lin Zixi's countless ice thorns shot directly onto the Black Scaled Python's body.

Gao Shun thrust his spear into the Black Scaled Python's body, but it felt like stabbing a giant iron spear.

Huang Zhong was also the same, cleaving directly upwards.

Kuang Tie's two war hammers also felt like they were smashing into an iron wall.

When Charlotte's rapier touched the Black Scaled Python's skin, she found she couldn't pierce further.

However, the combined attacks of everyone simultaneously landing on the Black Scaled Python still formed an irresistible impact.

Bang...

The Black Scaled Python was pushed back dozens of meters by this impact, its massive body rolling several times on the ground before crashing heavily.

Several more scales on its body broke off, scattering onto the ground.

Huang Zhong and the others also suffered from the impact of the recoil, their bodies stumbling back repeatedly before they could dissipate the force.

Everyone's faces were solemn as they stared intently at the Black Scaled Python.

"Roar."

The Black Scaled Python roared again, and its entire body glowed with a green light, its scales visibly growing back.

Even the wounds on its abdomen gradually faded, as if they had never existed.

In just an instant, the Black Scaled Python recovered completely, its massive body arched, and it stared ferociously at Mu Linxue and the others.

If Yang Qianhun were here, he would realize this was its fifth skill: Self-Regeneration.

"This beast can actually heal itself?"

Huang Zhong immediately felt as if a mountain was pressing down on him; the current situation could no longer be described as merely tricky.

"It seems our previous efforts were in vain."

Gao Shun said heavily.

"It's not dead yet?"

Kuang Tie was even more incredulous, looking as if he had seen a ghost.

Charlotte merely watched coldly, without speaking.

"Is the strength of a Spirit Practitioner so terrifying?"

Yang Ziying's delicate brows furrowed, and she couldn't help but grip the staff in her hand even tighter.

"It's too strong; we can't even hurt it, and even if we do, it can heal itself."

Lin Zixi felt a shadow fall before his eyes; this was clearly not a battle on the same level, and he spoke pessimistically.

A desperate aura enveloped everyone, like an invisible large hand tightly gripping their throats, a despair so suffocating.

"Don't lose heart, everyone. If we contend with it, we can definitely find its weakness."

Mu Linxue cast three more Bathing Lights onto Arthur, Huang Zhong, and Gao Shun, her eyes still holding a glimmer of hope, as she loudly encouraged everyone.

"I will block its attacks; you all seize the opportunity to act."

Arthur held up his giant shield, speaking with resolute determination.

As soon as his words fell.

Roar...

The Black Scaled Python opened its gaping maw, and a scorching aura directly spewed towards Mu Linxue and the others.

It was its skill again: Hot Wind.

However, the range of this scorching aura was wider than before, its speed faster, and its power greater.

Even Arthur couldn't completely shield everyone; at most, he could only protect himself and the three people behind Mu Linxue.

Huang Zhong and the others raised their weapons, struggling to resist the invasion of the Hot Wind.

Everyone felt as if they were in a furnace, the surrounding temperature constantly rising.

The scorching aura continuously burned everyone, their skin turning crimson.

Even moving was incredibly difficult; everyone felt as if they were about to be roasted alive.

Huang Zhong and the others at the very front already had blisters and peeling skin.

And the Hot Wind spewed by the Black Scaled Python showed no signs of weakening; instead, it grew more intense, continuously blowing towards Mu Linxue and the others.

Everyone could neither advance nor retreat.

Under the Black Scaled Python's Hot Wind attack, they wouldn't be able to hold on for long; they would probably be roasted alive.

A desperate aura rose in everyone's hearts, as if they saw no hope of survival.

The next second, a flash of light passed over Huang Zhong and Gao Shun; both of them simultaneously advanced from Spiritual Knight Tenth Rank to Lingzhe First Rank.

But even though they were severely wounded, they could only grit their teeth and hold on, with no chance of counterattacking.

But a thought simultaneously appeared in both their minds: the Lord has awakened and advanced!

Yang Qianhun, who had been cultivating for over four hours, finally awoke from his cultivation.

However, the situation was still very grim; Gao Shun and Huang Zhong could still hold on.

But Kuang Tie and Charlotte, due to the significant difference in strength, were already struggling to hold on; large areas of their bodies were scalded, and their breathing was slightly weaker.

Just at this critical moment, the sound of waves crashing, "Splash, splash, splash," reached everyone's ears.