Chen Tian stared at the behemoth before him. It resembled a sea serpent, but was twice its size. Its scales were thicker, and its entire body was black. Strangely, it had grown four claws, seemingly small but imbued with immense power.
Above its head, a small bulge protruded. The serpent's aura seemed to have ascended, and small wings began to sprout from its back.
It then roared at Chen Tian, sending waves of sound directly towards him. Chen Tian crossed his arms, and instantly a shield appeared, fueled by his mastery of light elements.
The circular light shield blocked the sonic waves, but Chen Tian was forced to retreat. The shield shattered, and Chen Tian stabilized himself. As the sound waves dissipated, he activated his divine eyes, and information instantly flooded his mind.
Water Sky Python (Lord-class Boss)
Level: Seventy-five
Health: 215650/21650
Strength: 15000
Speed: 16000
Constitution: 32000
Weapon Mastery: 9900
Skill Mastery: 15600
Armor: 1000
Abilities: Black Water Mastery, Regeneration, Flight
Trait: Dragon Viper Bloodline!
Skills: Viper Wave, Black Water Spikes, Scale Armor, Black Water Cannon, Viper Annihilation!
Chen Tian was stunned by the Water Sky Python before him. A Lord-class boss! And this was only the second wave of attack! It was practically insane. However, Chen Tian did not retreat. He activated "Invigorated by Battle" and "Trunk Reinforcement." Simultaneously, his hands slowly transformed into nine-colored dragon claws, and nine-colored scales appeared all over his body, forming armor.
Nine-colored wings slowly unfurled from his back. Dragon wings bloomed, hands turned into dragon claws, and nine-colored scales covered his entire body. Dragon horns gradually grew on Chen Tian's head, and his eyes turned nine-colored.
He then clenched his claws. Half-dragon form. Chen Tian hadn't used this ability in a long time. It was perfect timing to face the Ice Sky Python.
"Ding! Detected opponent possesses Viper Bloodline. Suppressed by Ancestral Dragon Bloodline. All attributes reduced by 30%."
An electronic voice echoed in Chen Tian's mind. He paid it no mind. After his half-dragon transformation, Chen Tian's level rose to fifty. His attributes reached over thirteen thousand. Although still far from his opponent, his "Invigorated by Battle" skill was active, and the gap would gradually close.
The Ice Sky Python, sensing Chen Tian's appearance and aura, trembled for a moment. Then, it fixed its eyes on Chen Tian, its tongue flicking out with a hissing sound.
It then charged directly at Chen Tian.
Above the black water swamp, Chen Tian attacked the Ice Sky Python. Instantly, his nine-colored dragon claws struck, colliding with the serpent's body.
But the Ice Sky Python whipped its tail, and its massive tail swept towards Chen Tian. Seeing this, Chen Tian crossed his arms, resisted the attack, and retreated.
The Ice Sky Python suddenly appeared behind Chen Tian, opening its mouth and lowering its sharp fangs towards Chen Tian's body.
Chen Tian activated "Extreme Dodge." The python's bite missed entirely. At the same time, Chen Tian appeared behind the Ice Sky Python, extending his dragon claws and piercing its body. Serpent scales shattered.
The Ice Sky Python cried out in pain and thrashed its massive body. Chen Tian chose to retreat.
However, the wounds on the Ice Sky Python's body instantly healed. Chen Tian was astonished by its incredible recovery ability!
The Ice Sky Python then looked at Chen Tian. The entire black water swamp formed a giant bubble, enveloping it. As the bubble dissipated, a woman slowly appeared before Chen Tian.
The woman was alluring, exuding a mature aura. Her skin was fair, and her blue eyes stared intently at Chen Tian. Her hands were sharp claws.
Her lower body was that of a serpent. The Ice Sky Python spoke in a cold voice, "Human, you have trespassed into my territory and killed my subjects. Die here!"
Chen Tian shook his head and replied, "We'll see about that!"
However, Chen Tian was curious about one thing: why did all the creatures in the black water swamp need black water to shapeshift? The Poison Sky Toad Emperor was like that, and now the Water Sky Python. Was there something peculiar about this black water?
The Water Sky Python looked at Chen Tian with disdain in its eyes. Its serpentine body moved, its speed not decreasing but increasing. It instantly appeared before Chen Tian and unleashed its claws.
Chen Tian met the attack with his dragon claws. He struggled, his body constantly pushed back. But the Ice Sky Python's lower body whipped its tail, striking Chen Tian's waist.
Seeing this, Chen Tian's body ignited with flames. The Flame Dragon Scale Armor covered him entirely. He took the blow unscathed.
He then quickly changed tactics, his legs becoming like swords as he kicked towards the underside of the tail.
The Ice Sky Python retracted its tail and its claws glowed with a black-green aura. Chen Tian immediately let go and retreated.
He then pushed his hands forward, launching countless nine-colored orbs of light that enveloped the Ice Sky Python.
The Ice Sky Python, seeing the nine-colored orbs approaching, spun its body and swept its tail. All the attacking nine-colored orbs exploded.
Meanwhile, Chen Tian moved to the other side, looking at his dragon claws, which emanated a decaying smell and aura. He cast a purification spell, dispelling the negative status.
Chen Tian looked at the Ice Sky Python. Its body was also poisonous. This was indeed difficult to deal with! No wonder this area was called "Desolation," with no players leveling here.
Chen Tian stared at the Ice Sky Python, his mind racing through various calculations and outcomes. But the Ice Sky Python gave him no chance.
It charged directly at Chen Tian's face, extending its claws. Chen Tian met the attack with his dragon claws, the nine-colored light on them clashing. With a full push, the Ice Sky Python was sent back three steps.
Now, Chen Tian's attributes were on par with the Ice Sky Python's, so he no longer feared it. Chen Tian's wings unfurled, and he turned into a blur, appearing behind the Ice Sky Python. He extended his dragon claws, a nine-colored orb of light brewing within them.
The Ice Sky Python noticed this and shifted its body. It whipped its tail upwards, sending Chen Tian's arms flying. Seizing the opening, it opened its mouth and spat out a black, water-like sword, a flow of water heading towards Chen Tian's face.
Chen Tian's dragon scales bloomed with nine-colored light. His arms rejoined, and he retreated. On the dragon scales, crackling currents rose into the sky.
Chen Tian spread his arms, clenched his dragon claws, and swung. Instantly, a giant nine-colored dragon claw shadow punched towards the Ice Sky Python.
The Ice Sky Python's mouth contained terrifying currents. It opened its mouth and spat out black water bubbles towards Chen Tian's claw shadow.
A huge explosion sounded. Chen Tian raised one hand to shield his vision as the shockwave spread.
Chen Tian and the Ice Sky Python met eyes. Close combat was disadvantageous for Chen Tian, as the serpent's entire body was poisonous. A single mistake could lead to trouble.
Chen Tian's dragon wings unfurled behind him, radiating nine-colored light. Chen Tian slowly opened his mouth, and nine-colored light gathered within.
He then let out a breath, and a nine-colored light wave shot towards the Ice Sky Python. The Ice Sky Python also unleashed black water currents from its mouth. The light wave and water stream collided, both sides evenly matched.
Suddenly, a white black hole appeared, and both their attacks were sucked into it. They both closed their mouths.
Chen Tian flapped his wings, and gusts of nine-colored wind surged towards the Ice Sky Python. The Ice Sky Python roared, and waves of sound clashed with the strong winds.