"Alright, it looks like it really is in the water."
"However, we still need to deal with some minor troubles before we can retrieve the treasure."
Ye Gubai turned his head to look at the other side of the stream.
There, a creature is rapidly approaching.
Pythons have the potential to transform into dragons.
A superior python can evolve into a jiao (a type of dragon).
When they first evolved, these individuals were called Jiao Snakes.
If taken a step further, it would be called a dragon.
In the wild, dragons are generally considered to be dominant creatures.
The demonic beast attacking them from the side was a serpent.
A serpent that has almost reached the level of a hegemon.
The reason for saying this is that the serpent in front of us has already covered its skin.
Snakes regrow their skin once they shed it.
Before molting, the skin of snakes gradually turns white.
That is the skin it is about to shed, also known as a snake's molted skin.
The approaching serpent began to show signs of whitish skin.
Logically speaking, the serpent should not be out making a move at this time.
If Ye Gubai were it, it would definitely hide and wait for the molting process to complete.
Because snakes are most vulnerable when they are shedding their skin.
But now, this serpent is frantically attacking them.
Clearly, this is to protect the treasures in the water.
The serpent didn't want them to discover its protection, nor did it want them to get close to that treasure.
That's why it rushed over in such a hurry.
Even when it is in a weakened state due to the damage to its skin, it is fearless.
However, in its eyes, Ye Gubai and Shang Ling'er were just two little monkeys.
Two mere monkeys dared to approach his treasure.
They're really courting death!
The reason why the dragon knew that these 'two monkeys' wanted to take the treasure was because...
It was because the two monkeys came directly to the riverbank next to the treasure.
Then they scanned the surface of the stream with their greedy eyes.
Clearly, they were not thirsty.
If they were thirsty, they would have drunk water long ago; why would they be staring intently at the lake?
Of course, it wasn't because it was hungry.
If these monkeys are hungry, they will eat fruit; why would they come to the stream?
Therefore, based on the simple analysis of the serpent, Ye Gubai and Shang Ling'er came here to steal its treasure.
"Damn monkey!" The thought flashed through the serpent's mind.
The precious herb at the bottom of the stream has finished growing and is just waiting for the right person to pick it.
To prevent any lucky person from getting it, he had already cleared out the surrounding waters.
Hidden in the surroundings, it quietly waits for the molting process to end.
After it finishes molting, it can directly consume the precious medicine to enhance its bloodline.
At that time, the power of the dragon can be stabilized, and the dragon can steadily approach the true dragon.
"Screech!!"
The rapidly approaching serpent leaped out of the water, raised its head, and launched a swift attack on Ye Gubai.
Looking at the two monkeys who were frozen in place, the serpent's eyes flashed with disdain.
These two monkeys, as insignificant as ants, dared to covet its treasure.
He was able to frighten the two monkeys into standing still simply by launching a simple attack.
Sure enough, a monkey is a monkey; it has no courage at all.
Triumph filled the serpent's mind; it even planned out how it would swallow the two monkeys.
But the next second, it saw its own body.
"Um?"
How come I can see my own body?
"How come I'm missing my head?"
"....."
The serpent was bewildered, staring in confusion at its fallen body.
The headless snake's body crashed onto the water, and blood spurted from the broken ends, staining the surrounding stream red.
"I..."
In its final moments, the serpent finally realized what was happening.
It was instantly killed by the monkey in front of it; the monkey didn't even raise its hand before severing its head.
No wonder I couldn't control my body, and the perspective in front of me was so strange.
My journey to becoming a dragon... has come to an end.
The serpent's head also slammed into the water, sending water splashing high into the air.
The splashing water seemed to be trying to hit Ye Gubai.
It's as if the splashing water holds the resentment of a serpent, unwilling to accept defeat.
Unfortunately, it was under Ye Gubai's control of water.
The splashing water couldn't even reach the shore.
It took off and immediately fell straight back into the stream, drifting slowly downstream.
“...”
Shang Ling'er watched this scene in silence.
Ye Gubai's methods were too astonishing; the serpent in front of him was forty or fifty meters long.
It even has a hideous growth on its head, which looks like it will soon mutate into dragon horns.
Combined with his aura, his appearance immediately brought her a strong shock.
But this serpent (level 78) couldn't even last a single exchange.
The moment he leaped up to launch his attack, he was killed by Ye Gubai using his Free and Unfettered Sword Intent.
That sword light not only contained the power of wind and thunder, but also golden light and some special powers.
However, Shang Ling'er didn't quite understand why this sword light, which appeared out of nowhere, could be imbued with so much power.
"You wait here, I'll go down and take a look."
While Shang Ling'er was still in shock, Ye Gubai spoke up.
After giving the instructions, he jumped into the water.
He possesses the ability to control water; the stream quickly parted when he fell.
It can be described as a passage through which streams give way.
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