"Damned scoundrel, I have lived for hundreds of thousands of years, how could I die so easily?" the Dragon Python Snake roared in fury.
"Hiss hiss hiss..."
It let out a few strange hisses.
Immediately, it opened its mouth and spat its tongue, lunging towards Zhou Yan.
"What the hell are you, get lost!"
Zhou Yan was so terrified that he unleashed all his strength, his figure flashing instantly, retreating three to four meters rapidly.
The Dragon Python Snake obviously knew the terror he possessed.
Although it pursued, it did not advance further.
"Insignificant ant, daring to trespass into my territory, you are courting death. If I were not too severely injured, I would surely send you back with nothing today." the Dragon Python Snake hissed fiercely.
"Hahaha... you think I am still the Zhou Yan of the past?" Zhou Yan laughed maniacally. "Let me tell you, the present Zhou Yan fell long ago. I am the new Lord of the Heavenly Martial Dynasty. Zhou Yan is dead, now it is I, Zhou Yan."
"Heavenly Martial Dynasty?"
The Dragon Python Snake frowned slightly and said, "A mere peak ninth-grade Martial King realm, and you dare to call yourself an Emperor?"
"Enough nonsense. Since you wish to die, then I, this Emperor, shall grant you your wish today."
Zhou Yan's fury surged, and he said, "I want your corpse, and your blood shall be used for my healing. As for everything else, it belongs to me."
"Hmph!"
The Dragon Python Snake snorted coldly and said, "A mere ant dares to attempt to devour me, what a pipe dream! I want to see what means you possess to kill me?"
"Hahaha!"
Zhou Yan burst into mad laughter again.
"I am a Martial King powerhouse, and I possess a divine-grade cultivation technique. Can I not deal with a mere beast of the nine-star ancient saint level?" Zhou Yan said with immense arrogance.
"Nine-star ancient saint?"
The Dragon Python Snake narrowed its eyes, a cold glint flashing. "You are indeed similar to the rumors, but unfortunately, you have no idea of your current state and dare to act presumptuously before me. You are truly courting death!"
"Courting death?"
Zhou Yan laughed again.
"Dragon Python Snake, have you forgotten where you are?"
"This is my domain world. Here, I am the master. Even if you reach the nine-star ancient saint level, you cannot escape my control."
"Moreover, I have a supreme opportunity. Once I break through to the Martial Emperor realm, I will surely lead my troops to flatten your mountain range."
"By then, I will not only take all your blood and inner core but also seize your dragon bloodline!"
"With what will you contend against me?"
Zhou Yan was indeed not boasting.
Within this domain world, he was the master, and everything was under his control.
He had sufficient confidence to contend with the Dragon Python Snake.
"Hehehe... you think I'm an idiot!"
The Dragon Python Snake chuckled sinisterly. "You mean I should stand still and let you chop me?"
"Although I am severely injured, I am not completely weakened. You wish for me to stand here and be killed by you? That is pure fantasy!"
Zhou Yan shook his head and sighed, "Alas... Dragon Python Snake, you are quite intelligent to have figured out my intentions."
"Since that is the case, I shall not hide my true purpose."
He took a deep breath and said, "Dragon Python Snake, have you heard of Spirit Crystal Stones?"
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing this, the Dragon Python Snake's pupils suddenly dilated.
"Spirit Crystal Stones?"
It growled, its eyes filled with greed, wishing to pounce on Zhou Yan and seize the Spirit Crystal Stones.
However, it still held back.
"Indeed, Spirit Crystal Stones."
Zhou Yan nodded, a thick smile appearing on his face.
"Spirit Crystal Stones are the core material for refining Profound-tier elixirs."
"Legend has it that these Spirit Crystal Stones contain extremely high Yuan energy, which can enhance one's comprehension, making cultivation twice as effective with half the effort."
"Similarly, if they are integrated into weapons or armor, their power becomes even more astonishing, comparable to Profound-tier treasures."
"It can be said that these Spirit Crystal Stones are priceless. Whoever obtains them will benefit greatly."
"Dragon Python Snake, what do you think I should do?"
"Hand over the Spirit Crystal Stones to me, and you can leave!" the Dragon Python Snake finally spoke after a long silence.
"Heh heh, is this your condition?" Zhou Yan laughed mockingly.
"I give you two choices: first, submit to me, or second, I will devour you!" the Dragon Python Snake said chillingly.
"Sorry, I am not interested in submitting to you. Eat me if you wish," Zhou Yan said indifferently. "However, I must warn you, my strength has recovered about eighty percent. If you want to devour me, it won't be that easy!"
The Dragon Python Snake chuckled sinisterly. "Zhou Yan, let alone if you only have eighty percent of your strength, even if you fully recover, you will not be able to escape from my grasp."
"I advise you to be wise and know when to quit. Otherwise, I will slowly torture you to death, making you wish you were dead, and live a life worse than death!"
The Dragon Python Snake's voice was eerie and chilling.
Boom...
Following that, there were continuous loud noises, like thunderbolts in clear skies, shaking the heavens.
The entire domain world seemed to have transformed into an inferno.
"Roar!"
A shrill scream erupted, and countless demonic beasts and insects fled in panic.
The Dragon Python Snake had utilized the rules of the domain world to suppress a region of space, causing countless ferocious demonic beasts to be annihilated.
"Hahaha!"
Zhou Yan roared with laughter.
His domain world was under his control, and the Dragon Python Snake could not mobilize even a shred of its rules.
Moreover, he had already advanced to the Martial Emperor realm, making his mastery of the domain even more proficient, far surpassing that of a nine-star ancient saint powerhouse.
Therefore, even though the Dragon Python Snake was a nine-star ancient saint, it could not stir up any significant trouble within his domain world.
"I love eating snake meat the most right now, especially the meat of a seven-colored venomous Flood Dragon, which is incredibly delicious."
He licked his lips, revealing his ferocious fangs.
Upon seeing this, the Dragon Python Snake became flustered.
"Zhou Yan, don't be too arrogant!"
The Dragon Python Snake roared, "My physical body is comparable to a Saint-tier armor. If you want to eat my flesh, unless your strength reaches the Martial Saint realm!"
"Oh? Is that so?"
Zhou Yan said dismissively, "In that case, I will kill you first, and then eat your flesh."
"You dare!"
The Dragon Python Snake roared in anger.
Zhou Yan cackled sinisterly, "Dragon Python Snake, do you really think I don't know your plan?"
"You think you are safe by hiding in this ghost place?"
"I can tell you, your end is near!"
"Do you think I truly cannot do anything to you?"
"Let me tell you, I deliberately feigned weakness before, precisely to lure you closer and get you to enter this swamp."
"I have already laid a killing trap beneath the swamp, specifically to deal with you!"
"You... despicable..."
Upon hearing Zhou Yan's words, the Dragon Python Snake was instantly stunned, its mind buzzing.
It turned out that Zhou Yan's prior demeanor of facing death fearlessly and fighting desperately was all an act.