"But none of that matters. What I want to say most now, and what's also the least friendly news for everyone, is that the Ghost Python is no longer an A-rank monster; it's now an S-rank!"

"So, the great escape is about to begin. Take care of yourselves, and stay as far away from the Ghost Python as possible."

Zhu Yan uttered these heavy words in a slightly relaxed tone, with a smile on his face.

Even though he tried to lighten the somber atmosphere, no one listened to him. As soon as he finished speaking, gasps and exclamations of shock rose and fell.

"What did you say? S-rank?"

"Am I fucking sure I didn't mishear? Or did you see wrong? How could this be?"

"What do we do now that we've been offered a price? Are we really going to die here?"

Some people wore expressions of despair.

"Pah, pah, pah, what discouraging talk! We're alive and well now, and we'll be alive and well in the future. Let's go find a place to hide!"

"Where is the person in charge? Where are the managers? Why is no one coming to handle such a serious incident? Are they just going to let us deal with the Ghost Python like this?"

Many people immediately expressed their doubts, questioning their superiors and those around them.

"Definitely not. Have you all heard of Lord Chen Dong? He's one of the vice masters of Yundu Martial Arts Academy, a lord-level martial artist. He will lead this rescue operation. Don't worry, we will definitely be saved."

"So the most important thing now is to protect ourselves and hope that we will all be alive when Lord Chen Dong arrives."

Zhu Yan's expression was complicated. These words could only be considered a consolation, because even if they didn't encounter the Ghost Python, they might still die at the hands of their own people.

The points accumulation has ended, but the reduction in personnel can still improve their ranking. Most people are resistant to this, but there will always be some who will take the risk for profit.

As for why not gather everyone together, wouldn't that be foolish? Too many people would just become sitting ducks. He didn't believe that a group of martial artists who hadn't even reached the Fusion Realm could gang up on an S-class monster. If the human wave tactic worked, what would be the point of having those high-level martial artists?

I'm afraid they'll be wiped out by the Ghost Python before they even get close to it.

"I've said everything I needed to say. Believe it or not, it's up to you!"

"Let's go!"

Zhu Yan and Mao Hongtao exchanged a glance, then led the three of them back into the woods. They both thought of the same thing: perhaps, "the most dangerous place is also the safest place." They decided to go to the center to take a look.

"We're not going to run into the Ghost Python, are we?" Li Hei blurted out as they set off.

However, after seeing four clearly unfriendly gazes, he said awkwardly, "Ahem, it can't be such a coincidence, it can't be!"

Longyue rolled her eyes at Li Hei, "Don't speak, I'm afraid your words will backfire and ruin us."

"I wish I were the one who spoke the truth! That way we could get out. But obviously I'm not. What happened before was purely coincidental!"

Li Hei explained defiantly that the longer he spent with the group, the more his image crumbled. He was no longer the cool young man he once was; he was now a flustered little prince, occasionally even arrogant.

However, Li Hei's reply was only one word: "Heh!"

With a light, mocking tone, he clearly wasn't impressed by Li Hei's explanation.

The earth shook violently, causing Longyue to lose her balance and have to grab onto a tree trunk to avoid falling, which shows how strong the tremor was.

"An earthquake?"

Chen Fang posed a question that came from the depths of her soul.

"Earthquake my ass! It's the Ghost Python coming! Run!" But Chen Fang was answered by Mao Hongtao's loud voice, which was filled with deep fear.

Behind them, the martial artists who had been standing still suddenly became restless. The enormous figure of the Ghost Python was reflected in their pupils and was growing larger and larger.

This is insane, who can stand it?

"ah……"

Panic-stricken screams rose and fell. At this point, no matter if there was any grudge or not, or how many disputes there were, people stopped arguing. Of the thirty-six stratagems, running away was the best option.

The warriors outside the barrier were also terrified, their faces turning pale as they retreated repeatedly. Although they were no longer in Rongcheng or within the barrier, what if the ghost python came after them?

Even if the serpents don't act like monsters, they still have to be human. Life is precious, and preserving one's life is paramount.

The hissing of the python grew louder as it approached, its tongue flicking incessantly, but thankfully it didn't spit venom.

Once the venom is released, it will corrode everything, whether it's a person, a monster, or a plant, leaving not a trace. The venom of the Ghost Python is already on the list, and this is the venom of the S-class Ghost Python. I'm not kidding, it can kill people.

The python was very aggressive; it chased a piece of food for a long time, but somehow it lost track of it?

Ghost Python:!!!∑(°Д°ノ)ノ

This is a disgrace to its snake life!

The food was so delicious that its mouth watered just from smelling it. And the food was so weak that it thought it would be easy to catch it. But it searched almost the entire city of Rongcheng and ended up losing it.

The python was in a bad mood. In the past, these foods were huge creatures in its eyes, things that it would avoid at all costs. If it didn't avoid them, it would be doomed.

But things are different now. These foods are as small as reptiles in its eyes, not even enough to fill a tooth gap.

The serpent kept flicking its tongue, coiling up monsters or warriors and throwing them into its mouth.

Ugh! This is awful!

Something was spat out of the Demon Python's mouth and flew over the heads of Oborozuki and the others.

The group: ...! !!

Feeling the deathly gazes from the four people around him, Li Hei was also very angry. Why was this ghost python so persistent?

Li Hei felt wronged and wanted to explain.

Oborozuki: "Shut up!"

Zhu Yan: "I don't want to hear it!"

Chen Fang: "Don't speak!"

Mao Hongtao didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Li Hei. The meaning in his eyes was the same as the other three: don't speak!

The python suddenly raised its head, stopped flicking its tongue, and its huge head searched for something from side to side.

It smelled it, it smelled a fragrant scent, different from the previous scent, but still just as fragrant.

The python: Hiss, I want to eat it!

"It's here?" Chen Fang was shocked to see the python swimming towards them.

"grass!"

Mao Hongtao cursed, "Over here!"

"This way!"

...

Why is it still following us?

No matter which direction they went, the python always followed behind them, making their faces grow increasingly grim, and their doubts also grew.

A figure in white shot out from the front, grazing past Longyue.

And the moon rose away from the ground!