After all, that old saying holds true: a cornered dog will leap over a wall, and a rabbit under pressure will bite!

"Damn, if I'd known, I should have brought Little Dragon out sooner..."

Seeing such a scene, Qin Fang was in shock, but couldn't help feeling a bit regretful. The Xuan Shui Python was beyond saving, truly a pity!

If he'd released Little Dragon earlier, not only could he have resolved Ji Xiang's crisis, but he might have also preserved the Xuan Shui Python.

Taming the Xuan Shui Python as his pet wasn't realistic, Qin Fang knew that, but using it to guard this secret place was quite viable.

This secret place hadn't yielded any heaven-defying treasures for Qin Fang yet, but just the rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and the rare herbs growing there made this trip worthwhile.

If he could occupy this place long-term, the benefits would only increase... Especially once Qin Fang upgrades his Cheating Skills to a Great Grandmaster Level, he could gain control over the Island-guarding Great Array outside.

He could even restore the Island-guarding Great Array to its full power, making this secret place impenetrable even to Great Grandmaster Level masters who would only find death as their path!

Such a wonderful place was on foreign soil, which displeased Qin Fang, but there was nothing he could do. However, letting it fall into foreign hands and benefiting the Dao Shen Sect was something Qin Fang couldn't allow.

Rather than let opponents take it, Qin Fang preferred to claim it himself.

Although Qin Fang didn't plan to establish a sect, having such a treasure could serve other purposes in the future.

But regrettably, it's a bit late to say this now. The Xuan Shui Python is beyond saving, with only minutes left to live.

Without the Xuan Shui Python, a natural fierce beast, Qin Fang could still occupy this secret land, but without a guardian beast, there's always the risk of Dao Shen Sect experts breaking in, rendering Qin Fang's plans futile...

Rumble~~~

Just as Qin Fang was ruminating over these thoughts, the Xuan Shui Python finally couldn't hold on and fell from the sky, crashing heavily onto the ground, creating a dense cloud of dust...

Its head had been blown apart by Qin Fang's bullet; not even an immortal could save it. Its madness earlier was just its final burst of life.

Regrettably, just as it was about to succeed, the earth-shaking dragon roar of Little Dragon terrified it, leaving it with no choice but to await death!

The Dragon Might and Dragon Qi of a True Dragon exert an overpowering restraint on lower species. Even in such a situation, the Xuan Shui Python felt no resistance and died inevitably!

The Xuan Shui Python fell, its massive head landing not far from Qin Fang, its giant blood-red eyes glaring at him.

Its gaze seemed to brim with unwillingness, yet the fear and terror overwhelmed... Rather than say it died from severe wounds, it might be more apt to say it died of fright!

For humans, dragons are mythical beings that shouldn't exist in this world, and the same goes for the Xuan Shui Python. A True Dragon shouldn't exist, even if it's the ultimate goal of every Xuan Shui Python...

But reality is harsh. The Xuan Shui Python felt the majestic aura of the Dragon Clan, and even just a trace of this aura instilled immense terror and trembling in it...

"Dead?"

Ji Xiang, Monk Wukong, and Song Qingshan quickly arrived at Qin Fang's location, looking at the enormous Xuan Shui Python with incredulous eyes.

Had they not sensed the dying life force of the Xuan Shui Python, they wouldn't have believed it.

But the Xuan Shui Python was truly dead, unmistakably so!

"Damn, scared me to death, I thought I was a goner..."

It wasn't until this moment that Ji Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. Today had exerted significant psychological pressure on him. Confronted with such a colossal creature, he once thought he was doomed.

Even with Monk Wukong's rescue, their main goal was to escape, alternating as bait to relieve the crisis.

Yet, when Qin Fang arrived, he not only saved Ji Xiang but also took down the seemingly invincible Xuan Shui Python...

Feeling relief, Ji Xiang also experienced deep fear, realizing he was just a hairbreadth away from his limit!

"Finally took it down!"

Not only Ji Xiang felt relieved, but so did Qin Fang as he saw the Xuan Shui Python truly fall, its life force gradually fading. He let out a deep sigh of relief.

Though seemingly at ease, Qin Fang was genuinely nervous himself.

Using Little Dragon as a killer move was a desperate measure for Qin Fang. He had no other choice but to gamble recklessly.

He intended for Little Dragon to reveal itself, using its immense body to shield him from what seemed to be an inescapable death trap earlier.

Yet unexpectedly, Little Dragon didn't regard the Xuan Shui Python at all, never even revealing itself. Just a dragon's roar and a hint of leaked Dragon Qi subdued the Xuan Shui Python completely...

Such a method was only possible for a powerful being like Little Dragon.

For humans, even those surpassing Great Grandmaster Rank might not accomplish this...

The Xuan Shui Python itself wasn't particularly remarkable, but its indestructible python skin, massive body, terrifying Strength, and incredible speed would even be a threat to Grandmaster-level talents like Chu Tianji without a Divine Weapon!

For this reason, Qin Fang wished to use the Xuan Shui Python as a guardian beast for this secret place... but it was a bit too late for that.

"Monk, give me a hand... this big guy is full of treasures!"

With the Xuan Shui Python dead, talking more about it was pointless, but Qin Fang couldn't pass up the treasures on it. He immediately called out to Monk Wukong.

As he spoke, two Divine Swords appeared in Qin Fang's hand, and he casually tossed one to Monk Wukong.

Qin Fang held the Flowing Shadow Divine Sword, his own weapon, which he naturally wouldn't discard. Though not a "live by the sword, die by the sword" kind of swordsman, he treasured his sword greatly.

The one given to Monk Wukong was Chu Tianji's Qianyu Divine Sword, not much inferior to Qin Fang's Flowing Shadow Divine Sword, both being rare divine weaponry.

The python skin of the Xuan Shui Python was too tough; ordinary blades couldn't damage it. Only such divine weaponry could breach its defense.

And even that required masters of at least Qin Fang's caliber, fully channeling their True Qi, to cut through the python skin completely!

"Let's all lend a hand, this python skin must not go to waste... I'll have python skin armor made for each of us, probably impervious to ordinary bullets!"

Qin Fang and Monk Wukong began peeling the python skin with their divine swords, with Qin Fang thinking about its potential...

The enormous Xuan Shui Python's skin, once peeled, was vast enough to make armor for not just the four of them but even forty!

They had already experienced the python skin's hardness firsthand, as ordinary bullets didn't seem to be a problem. If layered, it might truly make bullets negligible...(To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, you're welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation.)