The python's foul breath sprayed onto everyone's faces, carrying a nauseating stench of decay. Its enormous head swayed from side to side, its scarlet tongue flickering in and out, as if choosing its next meal.
"Captain, what do we do? We can't hold out much longer!" a team member shouted in terror, his voice trembling noticeably.
Ning Yu remained silent, his gaze fixed intently on the giant python, replaying the details of its attacks in his mind. The abdomen, it must be the abdomen! That brief contraction before each attack was no accident!
A glimmer of hope flickered in his heart, but it was quickly extinguished by reality. The python's attack speed was extremely fast and its range was extremely wide; trying to get close to its belly would undoubtedly be suicide.
"team leader……"
“I know!” Ning Yu abruptly interrupted his teammate, “Its weakness is in its abdomen!”
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, and followed Ning Yu's gaze to the giant python's belly. It was covered in hard scales, no different from the rest of its body.
"But Captain, we can't get close to it at all!" a team member said in despair, his voice filled with helplessness.
Ning Yu ignored him and turned to look at Mu Xue not far away. They had fought side by side many times, and could understand each other's thoughts with just a glance.
At this moment, Mu Xue was holding a long sword, blocking the giant python's attack. She was agile and swift, but the prolonged high-intensity battle had also exhausted her.
Sensing Ning Yu's gaze, Mu Xue slightly turned her head, and their eyes met in mid-air. The next second, she saw the unwavering light flashing in Ning Yu's eyes—a belief that would never give up even in the face of dire straits.
Mu Xue's heart skipped a beat; she knew that Ning Yu must have thought of something.
Mu Xue understood Ning Yu's gaze, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. Even in dire straits, he hadn't given up, which filled her with strength. She took a deep breath and shouted, "Everyone, the captain has found this beast's weakness—it's in its abdomen! Let's work together and figure out a way to take it down!"
Hearing Mu Xue's words, a glimmer of hope rekindled in the team members' previously despairing eyes. Yes, even the strongest creature has weaknesses. As long as they could attack its abdomen, they still had a chance!
"I'll draw its attention!" A figure rushed out from the group; it was Li Qiang, the member with the strongest speed ability. He was small in stature but exceptionally agile. With a leap, he transformed into a blur and charged towards the giant python.
The giant python seemed to be enraged by Li Qiang's speed. It let out a deafening roar, turned its huge body sharply towards Li Qiang, and opened its blood-red mouth to devour him.
"Watch out!" the team members exclaimed, but it was too late to stop them.
Li Qiang's heart skipped a beat; he knew he had to take a gamble. He pushed his speed to the limit, and just as the giant python was about to bite him, he darted to the side, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.
However, the python's attack did not end there. Its thick tail swept across like a steel whip, and Li Qiang, unable to dodge in time, was heavily knocked away and crashed to the ground more than ten meters away.
"Li Qiang!"
Damn it!
The team members were filled with rage, but powerless to do anything. The giant python seemed to sense their intentions, a mocking glint flashing in its crimson eyes. It ignored the humans trying to attract its attention and instead focused its attention on Ning Yu and Mu Xue…
"Oh no, it seems..." Mu Xue's expression changed, and before she could finish speaking, the giant python suddenly opened its blood-red maw, and a stream of dark green venom spurted out, heading straight for them.
The dark green venom, carrying a nauseating stench, traced a strange arc in the air, heading straight for Ning Yu and Mu Xue. In the nick of time, Ning Yu swiftly tackled Mu Xue to the ground, using his own body to shield her from the deadly venom.
"Sizzle—"
The venom landed on Ning Yu's back, making a chilling sound. The tough combat suit was instantly corroded, creating a large hole that revealed charred flesh underneath. The intense pain caused Ning Yu to groan, but he gritted his teeth and endured it, refusing to scream.
"Captain!" The team members cried out in despair, but were helpless. The giant python's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and the viscous liquid rained down like drops, forcing them to retreat step by step.
"Damn it! This beast doesn't give us a chance to breathe!" One of the team members was swept by the giant python's tail and flew out like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the stone wall. His fate was unknown.
Ning Yu was filled with anger and helplessness. He endured the excruciating pain, channeling the volatile plant energy within his body to repeatedly fend off the giant python's attacks. He knew that if he fell, everyone would perish.
"I have to find a way, I have to find a way..." Ning Yu's mind raced, searching for any opportunity to turn the tide. However, the giant python's power was beyond his imagination. It was like a tireless killing machine, each attack carrying earth-shattering force.
"Ning Yu, look!" Just then, Mu Xue suddenly pointed to the top of the cave and exclaimed.
Ning Yu forced himself to lift his head despite the excruciating pain. He saw that the cave ceiling was covered with sharp stalactites, which gleamed coldly in the dim light.
“Those stalactites…” Ning Yu’s eyes narrowed slightly as a bold and adventurous plan gradually took shape in his mind.
"If we could lure that beast under the stalactites..." Ning Yu murmured to himself, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes.
"You want to use the stalactites to attack it?" Mu Xue immediately understood Ning Yu's idea, but then her expression changed. "However, those stalactites are at least ten meters above the ground and are extremely hard. We have no way to bring them down!"
“I know, so we need bait…” Ning Yu took a deep breath, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone present, finally settling on one person, “a bait that can attract the giant python’s attention and lure it under the stalactites…”
His words struck like a hammer blow to everyone's hearts, and their faces turned grim. They all understood what this bait meant—it was tantamount to a mission to their deaths!
“I’ll do it…” A weak voice rang out. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Li Qiang struggling to get up from the ground. His face was covered in blood and his breath was very weak, but his eyes were unusually firm.
"No! Your injuries are too severe!"
"Yes, Li Qiang, you've done your best. Let us take over!"
The team members tried to dissuade him, but Li Qiang shook his head. He looked at Ning Yu with a determined look in his eyes. "Captain, this is our only hope. Please believe me, I can do it!"
Ning Yu opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out. He knew Li Qiang was right; this was their only hope, but he also knew it was a path to death.
“I…” Mu Xue suddenly stepped forward, her eyes shining with determination, “I have a plan…”
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