"Do you think this Emperor truly fears you?"
"To tell you the truth, this Emperor's plans have never failed. You are destined to be this Emperor's food."
Zhou Yan let out a strange laugh and then punched the swamp.
*Squelch!*
A clod of mud was flung up, revealing a dark, black hole.
"Zhou Yan, you're dead!"
The Dragon Python Snake cackled.
"Little one, hurry and jump down!"
Zhou Yan urged, "As long as this Emperor can survive, I can help you solve your problem."
The Dragon Python Snake snorted, "Zhou Yan, do you think I'll believe your words?"
"Believe it or not,"
Zhou Yan shrugged innocently, "You have to die today anyway! Think it over yourself!"
"Hmph!"
The Dragon Python Snake snorted, "Fine, what if this seat believes you this once?"
It gritted its teeth and actually jumped into the swamp.
As soon as the Dragon Python Snake landed in the swamp, smoke rose from its body and it endured unbearable pain, almost fainting.
These swamps contained potent venom.
However, it was decisive and endured the pain, continuing to dive deeper.
Zhou Yan watched this scene and couldn't help but grin coldly. Then, with a flash of his figure, he also plunged into the swamp.
His target was none other than the Dragon Python Snake.
"Hehehehe… Zhou Yan, you've taken the bait."
The Dragon Python Snake smiled sinisterly, its eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty glint.
Its speed was incredibly fast, closing the distance between itself and Zhou Yan in the blink of an eye.
"Zhou Yan, once this seat captures you, I will make you understand the price of angering me!"
The Dragon Python Snake spoke coldly.
*Whoosh!*
It opened its giant claws and fiercely swiped.
Zhou Yan swiftly dodged the attack and, at the same time, swung his arms, unleashing the Savage Elephant Fist.
In an instant, two fist shadows slammed into the Dragon Python Snake's abdomen, emitting a dull thud.
In pain, the Dragon Python Snake's massive body swayed violently, almost toppling onto the swamp's surface.
It convulsed in pain but was not injured.
Clearly, its defense was incredibly formidable.
Zhou Yan laughed heartily, "Dragon Python Snake, you're not that great after all. With just this bit of strength, you want to devour this Emperor? You're truly overestimating yourself!"
"You bastard, I'll tear you to shreds!"
The Dragon Python Snake completely lost its temper, roaring madly and sweeping its giant tail towards Zhou Yan.
"Hmph!"
Zhou Yan let out a cold snort, stomped his foot, and leaped into the air.
"Dragon Elephant Fist!"
Zhou Yan let out a soft cry, his fists flying out together.
His fist momentum surged like a mountain flood, overwhelmingly powerful. Each punch he threw carried the might to crush everything, pressing forward.
In the void, a sharp tearing sound echoed. The Dragon Python Snake's tail was directly bent, twisted into a corkscrew.
"Aoooo!"
The Dragon Python Snake wailed, intense pain coursing through its entire body.
"Roar!"
It roared repeatedly, ignoring the pain and lunging at Zhou Yan again.
*Bang bang bang…*
Zhou Yan was unfazed and fought with the Dragon Python Snake.
They were located deep within a dense forest, where vegetation was lush, and various vines intertwined, blocking out the sunlight, making the area extremely dim.
They fought for half an hour. The Dragon Python Snake's scales were damaged, its body covered in blood, looking utterly pathetic.
"Aoooo!"
The Dragon Python Snake moaned, its body twisting and struggling as it tried to climb to the bank.
How could Zhou Yan let it escape? With a flash of his figure, he pursued the Dragon Python Snake and pinned it down firmly.
"Die, beast, surrender obediently, or this Emperor will kill you right now," Zhou Yan said coldly.
Although the Dragon Python Snake was terrified, it was still unwilling to submit.
"Fine, this Emperor will play with you. I hope your plan can succeed."
Zhou Yan narrowed his eyes, a cruel arc forming on his lips.
The next moment, Zhou Yan flipped his palm, produced a pill, and forced it into the Dragon Python Snake's mouth.
"What? What did you feed me?"
The Dragon Python Snake's eyes widened.
It sensed that what Zhou Yan had put into its mouth was a highly corrosive and potent medicinal pill.
This pill was concocted by Zhou Yan using the alchemy skills of the Shen Nong Ding.
After ingestion, it was capable of turning a Martial King expert into pus.
"Heh heh, how could this Emperor bear to kill you?"
Zhou Yan smiled faintly. Without further ado, he flicked his dagger, slashing Zhou Yan's neck. A foul stench permeated the air.
The Dragon Python Snake's life force rapidly drained away. Its pupils dilated and lost their luster. Its body stiffened, and it finally slumped onto the swamp, its eyes wide open in death, unable to rest in peace.
*Huff!*
With the Dragon Python Snake's death, Zhou Yan let out a long sigh of relief, wiping the sweat from his brow.
This journey had been fraught with peril; a single misstep could lead to certain death.
Fortunately, with the system's guidance and protection, he had managed to arrive here safely.
Without it, he might not have been able to kill the Dragon Python Snake.
"Huh? What is this?"
Suddenly, Zhou Yan exclaimed in surprise, staring intently at the bottom of the swamp with a burning gaze.
Beneath the mud, a golden Ganoderma lucidum was visible.
The Ganoderma was about the size of a baby's fist, entirely golden yellow, crystal clear, like jade, emitting incredibly dense spiritual energy fluctuations.
"Fifth-grade Ganoderma!"
Zhou Yan's eyes blazed with excitement.
His gaze flickered, and he immediately used the Qian Kun Soul Searching Technique to read the Ganoderma's memories.
The Ganoderma contained vast amounts of stored memories, all of which Zhou Yan plundered.
"Fifth-grade Ganoderma? Hahaha, what great luck!"
Zhou Yan laughed heartily, his mood exceptionally joyful.
The Dragon Python Snake's lair was a treasure trove. The treasures here were incredibly abundant, beyond imagination.
Fifth-grade Ganoderma was extremely precious, capable of being refined into fifth-grade healing elixirs, valued at tens of millions of gold coins, with some even willing to pay a high price for it.
"Excellent, excellent. I'll put it away first."
Zhou Yan put away the Ganoderma and prepared to leave.
However, at that very moment, a sudden change occurred!
*Splash splash splash…*
The mud at the bottom of the swamp began to churn, sending mud and water flying.
Numerous thick Flood Dragons emerged from the mud, surrounding Zhou Yan.
Each Flood Dragon was over three meters long, its entire body reddish-brown. Its scales were fine and tough, emitting a fierce and menacing aura.
"Damn it!"
Zhou Yan knitted his brows, his expression grim.
He had never expected that the mud would harbor Flood Dragons.
These Flood Dragons were peak second-order demonic beasts, incredibly ferocious, adept at ambushing, cunning, and elusive.
Once entangled by them, even a ninth-stage Martial Master would meet their demise on the spot.
*Swish swish swish…*
The next moment, over a dozen Flood Dragons swarmed towards Zhou Yan, biting at him.
These Flood Dragons all spat venom. The poison was fatal; even a ninth-stage Martial Master could not withstand a single drop.
"Hmph, mere vermin, dare to contend with me?"
Zhou Yan's eyes gleamed with cold light, and he chuckled repeatedly, a killing intent erupting from his body.
He leaped forward with the agility of a leopard, dodging the Flood Dragons' venomous spray.
*Squelch!*
The next instant, he unleashed a sword strike, directly severing one of the Flood Dragons.