277: The Netherworld Python escapes! The Lord of the Cave Heaven! The Small World of the Cave Heaven!

At the bottom of the Jinlin River, the Nether Python slowly opened its giant, vertically-slitted pupils, as blue as the sea.

Its pupils swirled with mysterious blue light, like the most dazzling stars in the night sky.

The brilliant blue light illuminated the river water for dozens of miles around, making it exceptionally enchanting.

At this moment, the bottom of the Jinlin River, spanning dozens of miles, seemed to have been transported into an extraordinary celestial Realm from beyond the heavens, tranquil and full of mystery.

However, this tranquility did not last long.

"Utterly detestable!"

"Xia Ritain, this Monarch knows that you are not dead yet!"

The Nether Python's furious voice, like Nine Heavens thunder, exploded at the river bottom.

This terrifying power caused the boundless river water to churn violently.

In the Nether Python's azure vertical pupils, a towering rage ignited, seemingly filled with endless hatred for Xia Ritain.

"When this Monarch emerges, I will surely tear you to pieces and scatter your bones and ashes!"

Following this roar, the Nether Python's Aura surged to its Peak in an instant.

Its ten-thousand-zhang snake body suddenly shook, and the entire river bottom began to vibrate violently, as if it could no longer bear this terrifying power.

The riverbed rapidly collapsed under the Nether Python's power, and countless cracks spread out like a spiderweb, revealing bottomless abysses at the river bottom.

"Boom—!"

From those cracks, dazzling azure light beams shot out, each containing a destructive Qi.

Immediately after, the Nether Python's ten-thousand-zhang long snake body suddenly rose, leaving the river bottom and stirring up boundless, towering waves.

The river water churned incessantly under the Nether Python's power, and the hard rocks at the river bottom were as fragile as paper in the face of this power, collapsing into powder.

"Rumble—!"

"Rumble—!"

"Rumble—!"

Earth-shattering roars echoed at the river bottom.

The entire river bottom completely collapsed under the Nether Python's full outburst, turning into nothingness.

However, beneath this nothingness, a blue Cave Heaven Small World, like a celestial universe, slowly rose.

That Cave Heaven Small World emitted a chaotic and disordered Aura, as if a brand new world was being born at this very moment.

Within it, one could vaguely see mountains, rivers, sun, moon, and stars, all complete, just like an independent Heaven and Earth.

At this time, the Nether Python, with its ten-thousand-zhang snake body, quickly coiled in front of that Cave Heaven Small World, its vertical pupils flashing with cold azure light.

At this moment, the Nether Python was like a deity descended upon the human world, not to be looked at directly, not to be desecrated, and unconquerable by human strength!

"Power of the Cave Heaven!"

"Master of the Cave Heaven!"

"The power of the nearly complete Heaven and Earth Laws!"

When Purple Yao saw this scene, her beautiful eyes suddenly widened, and an unprecedented shock gradually appeared on her face.

Her gaze was fixed on the slowly rising blue Cave Heaven Small World, and even greater waves surged in her heart.

"How is this possible!"

Purple Yao murmured in a low voice, her tone filled with disbelief.

She clearly remembered that when this Nether Python was personally Sealed by Emperor Tianqi back then, its Cultivation was only at the initial stage of the Void Realm.

Even if it was exceptionally talented, it was absolutely impossible for it to Breakthrough to Void Tempering Major Achievement, condense a Cave Heaven Small World, and become a Master of the Cave Heaven in just a hundred years!

"With the Heaven and Earth Origin Law power of the Nine-Pattern Moon Artifact Xuan Bird Heavenly Lock, plus the former Emperor's Seal, how could it have any remaining power to Breakthrough to the next Realm?"

Back then, Emperor Tianqi suppressed the Nether Python here with the supreme Divine Ability, Nine Heavens Xuan Bird Art, combined with the power of the Mystic Bird Sky Lock.

That Seal power was enough to obliterate all vitality; even a strong practitioner of the Void Realm would absolutely not be able to escape.

However, this Nether Python was a Yao Lord-level Yao Beast, its Physical Body far surpassed human Martial Artists of the same Realm, so it could barely survive at the bottom of the Jinlin River.

"It's already good that this Nether Python hasn't died by now; how could it possibly Breakthrough to Void Tempering Major Achievement and condense a Cave Heaven Small World?"

Purple Yao's brows furrowed, and a faint sense of unease rose in her heart.

However, the scene before her did not allow Purple Yao to question its authenticity.

That blue Cave Heaven Small World emitted the vast power of Heaven and Earth Laws, which was precisely the power of the Void Tempering Major Achievement Realm.

Power of the Cave Heaven Law!

Could it be... it found a way to break the Seal?

Or was someone secretly helping it?

"Hmph!"

A cold snort suddenly echoed at the river bottom, causing the river water to surge and churn, and a large amount of water rapidly swept around.

Immediately after, the nine chains tightly locking the Nether Python suddenly burst forth with dazzling black light.

The Heaven and Earth patterns on each chain lit up, as if at this moment, the power of the Nine-Pattern Moon Artifact Xuan Bird Heavenly Lock was completely activated!

"Snap—!"

The black light from the nine chains instantly enveloped the Nether Python's body.

That light contained endless Heaven and Earth Law power, emitting a heart-pounding might.

At the same time, a human-shaped outline, almost the same size as the Nether Python's ten-thousand-zhang snake body, slowly emerged above the river bottom.

This human-shaped outline faced the Nether Python directly; at first, the human-shaped outline was blurry.

But as time rapidly passed, it gradually began to become clear.

It was a middle-aged man!

The middle-aged man was dressed in a black robe, with nine black birds embroidered in the center of the robe.

The nine Mystic Birds circled in a ring, lifelike, constantly exuding a sacred and majestic Aura.

Wearing a black imperial crown and stepping on cloud-patterned long boots, the entire person was like an emperor who had walked out of ancient times, with overwhelming pressure that covered Heaven and Earth!

The middle-aged man's expression was calm and composed, his eyes seemingly able to see through all illusions.

Even though it was just a phantom, it still gave off an endless sense of oppression, as if even Heaven and Earth had to submit before him.

"Nether Python!"

"I didn't expect you to Breakthrough my Seal so quickly!"

The middle-aged man's voice was incomparably majestic, like rolling thunder, shaking the entire river bottom.

Several thousand meters away, when Purple Yao saw the true face of the middle-aged man, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

But she quickly regained her composure, murmuring softly: "The former Emperor's Heaven and Earth Dharma Idol..."

Five miles away, Lu Xuan, relying on the power of Close Distance to the Horizon, hidden in the Void Realm, was also shocked by the sudden appearance of this Dharma Idol phantom.

Good heavens!

This small Jinlin River bottom suddenly gathered three supreme Void Realm existences!

Under the power of these three, the entire Jinlin River wouldn't be enough for them to wreak havoc.

Should I run even further away?

The Heaven and Earth Law power of the Void Realm is no joke!

If Lu Xuan were to be affected by the power of these three Void Realm True Lords, even with the Undying and Unextinguished Cultivation Technique, it would be enough to give him a hard time.

And this middle-aged man was precisely the previous Emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty—Xia Ritain!

Xia Ritain's phantom stood at the river bottom, his eyes piercing, staring at the Nether Python.

He seemed to have noticed the Nether Python's abnormality, his brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of contemplation flashed in his eyes.

"Nether Python, your current state... does not seem to be entirely by your own power."

"Did you obtain external help?"

It seems so!

The Cave Heaven Small World behind the Nether Python was extremely unstable, and could collapse at any time.

Has it temporarily gained the power of the Master of the Cave Heaven?

Is this the method of those old monsters from the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain in the Western Regions Extreme Lands?

Thinking of this, a hint of apprehension flashed in Xia Ritain's eyes.

This was the only possibility.

After all, to allow a Nether Python, initially in the Void Realm, to suddenly gain the power of a Master of the Cave Heaven.

Did those ten great Yao Lords make a move?

These damned old monsters are still eyeing the Great Xia Dynasty's Heaven and Earth.

However, the petty schemes of these old monsters will ultimately fail!

That Earth Venerable Realm Master's Small World belongs to our Great Xia Dynasty; no one can stop it.

Only a little over half a year left!

When half a year passes and the Lingxu Land appears, that will be the time when this Emperor returns to the world!

The Lingxu Land, the Origin of the Earth Venerable Small World, will also be completely taken into the Great Xia Dynasty's possession!

"Xia Ritain!"

When the Nether Python saw Xia Ritain appear, towering rage ignited in its vertical pupils, staring intently at Xia Ritain's phantom, as if wanting to devour him alive.

"You despicable little brat!"

"Damned human!"

"You actually dare to appear before this Monarch!"

The Nether Python was completely enraged now; it wished it could swallow Xia Ritain in one gulp.

Suddenly!

The Cave Heaven Small World suspended behind the Nether Python suddenly erupted, and in the next instant, it violently shot out countless terrifying blue beams of power!

Those blue beams of light were like sharp swords, rapidly piercing through the Void Realm, instantly shattering the Mystic Bird Sky Lock that was tightly wrapped around the Nether Python.

"Crack—!"

The nine Mystic Bird Sky Locks, under the impact of these blue light beams, shattered inch by inch, turning into countless fragments.

However, in the next instant, these fragments of the Mystic Bird Sky Lock restored at an extremely fast speed, re-condensing into complete chains.

It was just that the light of the Heaven and Earth patterns on the nine chains was noticeably dimmer, as if its power had been greatly weakened.

Thus, the Mystic Bird Sky Lock changed back and forth between destruction and restoration, and the power of the Seal also continuously weakened.

"Return!"

The next moment, Xia Ritain suddenly raised his hand, and a black light appeared in his palm.

The Mystic Bird Sky Lock, which was originally tightly wrapped around the Nether Python and on the verge of breaking.

As if summoned by something, it rapidly detached from the Nether Python's body, like a spiritual snake, quickly flying into the distance.

The Mystic Bird Sky Lock, accompanied by the sound of rushing water, shot towards Xia Ritain.

On its way to Xia Ritain, the nine chains intertwined and collided, making "clack clack" sounds.

A moment later, the nine black chains fused into a single chain, entirely black and exuding a chilling Aura, emitting an indescribable pressure.

Finally, the Mystic Bird Sky Lock, in the surging water, carved out a vacuum zone, flying back into Xia Ritain's hand like a swimming Dragon.

"Buzz—!"

The moment Xia Ritain grasped the Mystic Bird Sky Lock, the entire river bottom seemed to fall silent, and even the churning river water paused for a moment.

Xia Ritain's gaze was stern; he lowered his head to look at the Mystic Bird Sky Lock in his hand, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

He sighed lightly, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness: "Alas..."

This Nether Python has temporarily gained the power of the Master of the Cave Heaven; this is a bit of a headache now.

However, at this moment, the Nether Python had completely broken free from the Seal of the Mystic Bird Sky Lock and gained freedom!

"Hahahahaha!"

The Nether Python's laughter echoed unrestrainedly at the river bottom, filled with endless ecstasy and killing intent.

Its vertical pupils flashed with cold azure light, staring intently at Xia Ritain's phantom, its voice full of hatred: "Xia Ritain! Go to hell, this Monarch commands you!"

The Nether Python knew that the Cave Heaven power on its body would not last long.

Therefore, the first thing it did after breaking free was to launch a full-force attack on Xia Ritain without hesitation!

"Rumble rumble—!"

Under the Nether Python's control, the azure Cave Heaven Small World suddenly rose, rapidly expanding and becoming infinitely large.

In the blink of an eye, that azure Cave Heaven Small World had already covered an area of ten miles.

It was like a giant world-destroying millstone, suspended above everyone's heads.

Within that Cave Heaven Small World, mountains, rivers, sun, moon, and stars were all clearly visible, as if it were an independent world.

However, at this moment, the Cave Heaven Small World emitted an Aura of destroying everything, making one's hair stand on end, and the Aura of death permeated the air.

"Xia Ritain, today this Monarch will first destroy this Dharma Idol of yours!"

"When this Monarch successfully returns to Ten Thousand Beast Mountain, that will be the time of your Great Xia Dynasty's destruction!"

The Nether Python's voice was cold and ferocious, and the Cave Heaven Small World, under its control, slowly pressed down towards Xia Ritain.

When Lu Xuan and Purple Yao saw this, the expressions on their faces suddenly changed!

Damn it!

Lu Xuan was even more speechless.

What the hell is this!

It seems his premonition just now was correct.

Sure enough, even hiding five miles away, he was affected by this unexpected disaster!

Damned beast, is this the power of the Void Realm?

It's too exaggerated!

Lu Xuan could clearly sense that all things within these ten miles were Sealed by this terrifying azure Cave Heaven Small World, and no one could escape.

Even Lu Xuan was kicked out by this mysterious and powerful Heaven and Earth Law power.

Damn you!

If it weren't for the Nether Python's flesh and blood, and the massive System points he would gain from slaying it, Lu Xuan wouldn't have chosen to hide here.

When encountering an existence stronger than himself, Lu Xuan's only course of action was to run away, not even wanting to look at it!

However, fortunately, Lu Xuan's position was only at the edge of the Cave Heaven Small World.

The terrifying destructive power of that Cave Heaven Small World was mainly concentrated in the central area where Lord Purple Yao and Xia Ritain were located.

And the power of the Cave Heaven Small World above Lu Xuan's head was only equivalent to a normal attack from a True Lord who had just entered the Void Realm.

Even so, this single attack from a Void Realm True Lord was enough for Lu Xuan to handle.

The next moment, Lu Xuan's entire body suddenly emitted a strong golden light, as dazzling as a blazing sun.

Lu Xuan pushed the power of the Undying and Unextinguished Cultivation Technique to its Peak, with golden light flowing around his body, like a living Buddha.

"Burning Heaven Blade Technique!"

Lu Xuan let out a low roar, and the Nether Flame Dark Saber in his hand suddenly slashed out.

A purple flame blade light several hundred zhang long exploded in the river water.

The scorching high temperature instantly boiled the surrounding river water, making "hissing" sounds.

Creatures within several thousand meters, before being ground away by the Cave Heaven Small World above, were first cooked by this terrifying high temperature, turning into a dead silence.

At the same time, Purple Yao in the central area finally made her move.

"Hmph!"

She snorted coldly, purple light surged in her eyes, and the Heaven and Earth Law power within her body erupted with a roar.

A brilliant purple Void Tempering slowly rose behind her, exuding endless pressure, contending equally with the Nether Python's azure Cave Heaven Small World!