The giant python opened its blood-red maw, unleashing a wave of foul-smelling heat, and charged towards the nearest team member. That member, Li Qiang, was a strength-type ability user in the team, but he seemed utterly powerless against the python's onslaught. The repeated battles and the sacrifices of his teammates had exhausted his strength, and he was about to be devoured by the python's fangs.
At the critical moment, a blinding flash of lightning streaked across the sky, causing the giant python's massive body to tremble violently, and its attack direction to shift. Li Qiang, still shaken, rolled to the side, only then realizing that Ning Yu had saved him.
"Captain Ning!" Li Qiang looked at Ning Yu gratefully. He knew that if it weren't for Ning Yu, he would have become a cold corpse.
Ning Yu remained silent, his face ashen, clearly indicating that his previous attack had exhausted all his strength. Enraged by Ning Yu's attack, the giant python let out a deafening roar and lunged at him.
"Watch out!" Mu Xue exclaimed, rushing to Ning Yu without thinking. Two sharp ice blades appeared out of thin air in her hands, and she stabbed them fiercely into the giant python's eyes.
The giant python never expected that this seemingly weak woman would dare to attack it. Caught off guard, it was pierced in the corner of its eye by an ice blade and immediately let out a shrill roar.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ning Yu pulled Mu Xue back, dodging the giant python's fatal blow. Looking at the frenzied beast before him, he felt a profound sense of powerlessness. They had already paid a heavy price; were they truly destined to perish here?
No, he can't give up!
Ning Yu took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He carefully observed the giant python, trying to find its weakness. Suddenly, he noticed a wound on the python's body caused by a stalactite. Although the wound was still bleeding, it was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Its regenerative ability..." Ning Yu's pupils suddenly contracted, and a bold guess surfaced in his mind, "Could it be related to some organ inside its body?"
He was about to speak to remind Mu Xue when he saw the giant python attack them again. This time, its target was… Enraged by Ning Yu's attack, the python's scarlet eyes locked onto him, and its massive body lunged forward like an arrow. Ning Yu was startled and nimbly rolled to the side, barely dodging the python's gaping maw.
Before he could even regain his footing, the giant python's massive tail swept across like a thick iron whip, accompanied by a whistling sound. Ning Yu reacted quickly, leaning back to barely dodge, but the python's attacks were relentless, like a storm, forcing him to constantly evade.
"What do you want to do?" Mu Xue noticed that while Ning Yu was dodging, his gaze was always fixed on the giant python, as if he was searching for something, so she asked.
"I've discovered that its regenerative abilities might be related to a certain organ inside its body. If we can find that organ, we might be able to kill it completely!" Ning Yu explained loudly while dodging.
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Mu Xue's beautiful eyes. She gave Ning Yu a deep look, said nothing more, but the light in her ice blade intensified as she took the initiative to meet the giant python, shouting, "Beast, your opponent is me!"
Enraged by Mu Xue's provocation, the giant python abandoned its attack on Ning Yu and turned to pounce on Mu Xue. Mu Xue's petite figure appeared exceptionally frail in front of the giant python, but she showed no fear. Her ice blades flashed, each attack aimed directly at the python's vital points.
Although the giant python had thick skin and flesh, it was still struggling to withstand Mu Xue's fierce attacks. It roared repeatedly, but it couldn't do anything to her.
Taking this opportunity, Ning Yu carefully observed the giant python, trying to uncover its hidden secrets. His eyes were sharp, not missing a single detail. Finally, he discovered a slightly darker scale below the python's thick neck.
That scale stood out conspicuously compared to the other scales, and it was trembling slightly, as if something was surging beneath it.
"That's it!" Ning Yu was overjoyed and looked up at Mu Xue, who was fighting with the giant python. He was about to say something to remind her when he saw Mu Xue suddenly slow down.
Her face was pale, and her breathing was rapid; she was clearly exhausted from overusing her powers. The giant python also noticed Mu Xue's weakness and intensified its attacks, forcing her to retreat repeatedly and putting her in grave danger.
"Xue'er!" Ning Yu's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but call out to remind her.
However, at that moment, the python's tail swept out like lightning. Mu Xue was unable to dodge in time and was struck hard. Her petite body flew out like a kite with a broken string and crashed heavily to the ground more than ten meters away.
"Xue'er!" Ning Yu's eyes were bloodshot as he ran towards Mu Xue without regard for anything else.
A cruel glint flashed in the giant python's eyes. Its massive body pressed down on Mu Xue like a mountain, its blood-red maw opening wide, emitting a foul stench, and it looked like it was about to devour Mu Xue.
At this critical moment...
"You beast, stop your arrogance!"
A wall of fire rose from the ground, blocking the giant python and Mu Xue. The giant python was forced back a few steps by the sudden flames, letting out an angry roar. Behind the flames were the exhausted team members, who, with their exhausted bodies, stood up again and used their last strength to build a defensive line.
Ning Yu rushed to Mu Xue's side, helped her up, and asked anxiously, "Xue'er, how are you?"
Mu Xue forced a smile onto her pale face and said weakly, "I'm fine, I won't die..." Before she could finish speaking, she couldn't help but cough, and a trace of blood spilled from the corner of her mouth.
Ning Yu felt a pang of heartache. He knew that Mu Xue was forcing herself to stay strong; her powers were exhausted, and her body had reached its limit. He helped Mu Xue back to the side, but his gaze never left the giant python, his mind replaying the scene from just moments ago.
After each attack, a small bulge appears below the python's head, which then quickly returns to normal. Could that spot... be the key to its regenerative abilities?
Ning Yu had a sudden thought and told the other team members about her discovery.
"You mean, that might be its weakness?" Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope ignited in the eyes of the team members.
“It’s possible, but we must confirm,” Ning Yu said in a deep voice. “Now, let’s all concentrate our efforts and attack the area below its head!”
Although exhausted, the team members had no choice but to take a desperate gamble for survival. They rallied their spirits, began discussing battle plans, and prepared for one last stand.
However, the giant python seemed to sense their intentions. It became even more vigilant, its massive head swaying from side to side, its scarlet eyes fixed intently on the group, giving them no opportunity to attack. Its enormous body coiled up, like an insurmountable wall of steel, guarding its fatal weakness.
Ning Yu and the others cautiously moved around the giant python, trying to find a weakness in its defenses. The python's gaze was fixed on them, its massive body coiled up, giving them no opportunity to exploit.
A tense atmosphere filled the air; everyone held their breath, waiting for the perfect moment to attack.
Suddenly, Ning Yu's gaze sharpened, and he shouted in a low voice, "Now!"
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