Serpent Ancestor

Netherworld Mine, deep underground.

The golden skull emitted two beams of red light from its eyes, still sitting cross-legged, but countless blades emerged in the void, forming a sharp storm.

Yu Jianqiu stood still, his sword unsheathed, just quietly standing there.

In the air, the sharp sound of metal clashing echoed, and in that brief moment, the two sides had already exchanged countless blows.

”A Divine Transformation cultivator, even after ten thousand years of death, is still this terrifying?!”

Xu Hei gasped in shock.

He suddenly thought of the City Lord of Wuyou, who was also at the Divine Transformation stage, and even after tens of thousands of years of death, could still stir up trouble. This one before him, with only a skeleton left, must be similar.

However, Yu Jianqiu was indeed a standout among the demons. Even though only a manifestation remained, his sword intent was formidable, holding his ground against the opponent without falling behind.

Seeing this, Nine-Headed Worm hurriedly wanted to retreat to seek his father’s help.

”No need, the elder has his matters to attend to. Leave this to me!” Yu Jianqiu said calmly.Nine-Headed Worm didn’t understand what else could be happening here, but he complied and didn’t act rashly.

”Crack, crack, crack...”

Suddenly, a series of cracking sounds came from the nearby ice, and numerous cracks appeared on the large ice blocks, spreading rapidly like a spider web.

Yu Jianqiu smiled calmly and said, ”And you all have your own matters.”

As his words fell, the ice blocks exploded, scattering fragments everywhere.

A shocking scene unfolded as ancient beasts burst out from the ice, charging at the demonic beasts present.

”What?!”

The demons were shocked; these ancient beasts could still move!

These creatures had clearly been dead for years, controlled by some strange power.

Xiong Dabao didn’t panic; instead, he seemed slightly excited, throwing a punch at a creature resembling a Kui Ox, only to be knocked back, crashing into the stone wall, spitting blood.

”So... so strong!” Xiong Dabao was astonished.

Logically, after being dead for so long, they should dissipate upon contact with air, yet they were vigorous and lively, like living creatures.

Xu Bai emitted a green light, causing countless vines to grow from the ground, entangling the beasts’ limbs, but they were torn apart by brute force. Nine-Headed Worm summoned a long halberd, thrusting it at the Seven-Colored Deer, but it was like stabbing into solid iron, not penetrating an inch.

However, these beasts had a flaw.

They had no true essence, only physical bodies, unable to use spells!

Xu Hei immediately noticed this and shouted, ”They have brute strength but no spells, let’s retreat!”

Upon hearing this, everyone quickly pulled back, exiting the chamber, while the beasts pursued them relentlessly.

Xu Hei observed that there were six beasts in total: Seven-Colored Deer, Sky Howler, Three-Headed Wolf, Primordial Turtle, Kui Ox, and Demon Ape.

Of course, Xu Hei might not recognize them accurately; the names were just placeholders.

”Do poisons still work on these corpses?” Xu Hei pondered as he retreated.

Xiong Dabao targeted the Kui Ox-like creature, using both fists and limbs, charging with a roar, but was again knocked back by a horn, his furry body pierced by the ox’s horn. In contrast, the Kui Ox didn’t lose a single hair.

”After taking two hits, Xiong Dabao isn’t dead, so these beasts’ strength is limited; they can be fought,” Xu Hei judged.

Xu Bai quickly released a green light, healing Xiong Dabao’s wounds.

”Thanks a lot,” Xiong Dabao expressed his gratitude.

Nine-Headed Worm waved his sleeve, releasing countless tiny black snakes that flew out, attaching themselves to the beasts, desperately burrowing into their fur.

Sky Howler roared, causing the black snakes to explode into a puddle of sludge, but the sludge rapidly expanded, sticking them in place. Xu Bai seized the opportunity to release a large amount of vegetation, entangling all six beasts.

”Summon rain!”

Without hesitation, Xu Hei used the Azure Dragon Immortal Spell to summon rain, his true essence rapidly depleting, as raindrops gathered above and then fell like a torrential storm.

”Swish, swish, swish...”

Raindrops hit the beasts, creating holes in their bodies. Although the beasts felt no pain, their eyes locked fiercely onto Xu Hei. With a mighty struggle, they broke free from the sludge and vines, roaring madly as they charged at Xu Hei.

”I’ll hold them off!”

Xiong Dabao stood in front but was once again knocked into the ceiling by the Kui Ox, his internal organs nearly shattered.

”This...”

Xu Hei was speechless; Xiong Dabao couldn’t even hold for a breath before being taken out.

Indeed, they were outnumbered, only four against six beasts. If Hai Teng were here, it might be easier.

Xu Hei used Ever-changing Fish and Dragon to retreat swiftly, avoiding the beasts’ encirclement. Nine-Headed Worm pulled out a fan but was immediately pierced by the Seven-Colored Deer.

However, Nine-Headed Worm didn’t retreat, slipping forward like an eel, grabbing with both hands, crossing his legs, and flipping onto the deer’s back.

This enraged the Seven-Colored Deer, which leaped, crashing its back into the stone ceiling, leaving Nine-Headed Worm dizzy and vomiting blood, yet he held on tightly.

From his sleeve, a continuous stream of black snakes emerged, burrowing into the deer’s eyes, nostrils, and ears, causing its body to swell.

”Well done!”

Xiong Dabao barely had time to cheer before being kicked away by the Kui Ox, adding more injuries.

Sky Howler focused on Xu Hei, interrupting his retreat with a roar whenever he used Ever-changing Fish and Dragon.

”Dragon Shatter Roar!”

With no other choice, Xu Hei unleashed Dragon Shatter Roar, sending Sky Howler flying, but then the Demon Ape charged, grabbing Xu Hei’s tail.

”Watch out!”

Xu Bai shouted anxiously, unable to help as the Three-Headed Wolf pounced.

Xu Hei couldn’t dodge, his tail caught by the Demon Ape and slammed to the ground.

”Bang!”

Xu Hei hit the ground with a deafening crash, dust rising, and white light exploding like thunder.

Surprisingly, Xu Hei was unharmed.

A layer of shark bone armor had appeared on his body, protecting him perfectly.

It was the White Tooth Armor, crafted from White Tooth’s bones!

These ancient beasts were indeed physically formidable, unmatched even without spells.

But Xu Hei was ready to go all out.

”Get off me!”

Xu Hei swung his tail fiercely, the bone spikes on the armor crashing into the Demon Ape.

”Boom!!”

With a thunderous explosion, the Demon Ape was sent flying, its arm bent, and its chest dented.

With the White Tooth Armor, Xu Hei’s combat power soared.

He didn’t plan to drag this out; he wanted to unleash his full power and finish this quickly.

Xiong Dabao, fueled by rage, gritted his teeth and asked, ”Got any wine?”

Without a word, Xu Hei tossed a large gourd of Fishman Drunk, which Xiong Dabao caught.