Chapter 1222: Chapter 1211: The Giant Black Python

“Hahahahaha…”

At this moment, a maniacal laugh came from not far away, and a figure stood on a large rock nearby, stroking his beard and sneering, “Ning Fan, there’s a path to heaven, yet you don’t take it; no door to hell, but you break in. As they say, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Let’s see how you escape today!”

“Hu Quan?”

Ning Fan furrowed his brow, scanning the distance, finally recognizing the newcomer.

It was none other than the old Hu man who wanted revenge for Hu Wei, it seems his real name was Hu Quan.

This guy originally said they would have a duel at the old place in three days, but unexpectedly, he showed up here now, making his motives suspicious.

Ning Fan was already surrounded by snakes and insects, yet remained unmoved within his powerful defense circle, lighting a cigarette and leisurely smoking.

He said calmly, “Old Hu, what do you mean by this? Since we agreed to a duel in three days, winner takes all, loser gets nothing, why are you going back on your word, attacking me prematurely? That’s very unethical.”

“Hehe.”

Hu Quan laughed coldly, “The saying goes, adapt to circumstances, water has no fixed form, warriors follow the path of deception. If everyone in Jianghu followed ethics, there wouldn’t be so many deaths each day. Nine Lord, walking the Jianghu for so many years, don’t you understand this simple truth?”

“I’ve roamed the world for years, always using virtue to win over people. If no one offends me, I won’t offend them. Only when attacked do I counterattack to the root. I disdain your kind of behavior.”

Ning Fan’s lips curved with a hint of mockery.

“Of course, who is Ning Fan, the Phantom Asura, Nine Lord of Huaxia? With a name like yours and cultivation like yours, few dare to confront you, naturally, there’s no need for tricks.”

As Hu Quan spoke, his tone shifted to a sinister smile, “Since you are our Hu Family’s enemy, we have no need for ethics. Joining forces with the Nalan Family against you is the best strategy.”

“Very well!”

Ning Fan stood like a rock, allowing the snakes and rats to tear at his True Qi defense circle, calmly saying, “Old man, use whatever skill you have. If you can harm me, I’ll take your surname.”

“Kid, don’t boast arrogantly, the show has just begun.”

Hu Quan coldly laughed, his hands forming a technique with a confident look, “Little Black, come out and show him your power.”

“What?”

Ning Fan observed his serious demeanor, quickly focusing.

As Hu Quan’s words fell, a massive python, as thick as a barrel, emerged from the water, measuring seven to eight meters long, looking extremely fearsome.

“You call this Little Black? It’s not wrong to call it Old Black.”

Such a massive python is rare globally, suggesting the Hu Family of Miao Jiang is formidable, able to use witchcraft to make this large python their servant.

Hu Quan sat cross-legged on the rock, performing strange gestures, continuously pointing at the Great Black Python.

The Great Black Python hissed fiercely, charging at Ning Fan, ignoring the snakes and rats, rushing forward and crushing countless beings.

Ka ka…

Finally, the python crashed into Ning Fan’s defense circle.

“Such great strength!”

Ning Fan’s figure shook, the True Qi defense circle rippled briefly, then returned to calm.

Given it could disturb the defense circle, the Great Black Python was clearly not simple.

Ning Fan focused intently, involuntarily gasping.

On the head of the Great Black Python, two points of horns seemed to protrude faintly.

If his guess was right, this python had the tendency to evolve into a Flood Dragon. Once it becomes a Flood Dragon, it will be terrifying, capable of controlling wind and rain, turning water into ice.

There are powerful beings in the animal kingdom who forge a unique path against the suppression of nature, defying destiny.

But their cultivation requirements are greater compared to humans.

Due to the current natural environment, there’s not enough Spiritual Energy for cultivation, so these beings have reached agreements with certain humans.

They help humans by eliminating enemies, and in return, humans provide equivalent cultivation resources.

Ning Fan had only heard rumors of this before, but now they were proven true.

This snake’s cultivation was not to be underestimated, likely challenging Martial Cultivators below the True Origin Realm.

Ning Fan narrowed his eyes, yet didn’t wait idly.

Instead, he tapped the ground with his feet, soared, and descended, his palm, imbued with vigorous True Qi, smashed down on the Great Black Python’s head.

“Wretched beast, die!”

“Not that easily!”

Hu Quan, who controlled the python, changed hand techniques swiftly and shouted aggressively.

“Wild Dragon’s Solo Dance!”

As his words fell, the black python flashed fiercely, then shook violently, swiftly rising and falling, darting left and right, up and down, moving with agility akin to a leopard.

Howl…

The Great Black Python roared skyward, its formidable aura indeed resembled a Flood Dragon. If allowed to continue cultivating, turning into a Flood Dragon would be inevitable.

Once it becomes a Flood Dragon, its abilities will greatly increase.

Such a high-cultivation being, appearing in the malevolent Hu Family of Miao Jiang, spells trouble for the entire Jianghu.

It could lead to devastation, rivers of blood.

Ning Fan landed on the ground, no longer evading or attacking, merely gazing coldly into the Great Black Python’s eyes.

“Beast, if you know what’s good for you, retreat immediately, stay away from the Hu Family of Miao Jiang, or I’ll annihilate you, shatter your soul.”

Hiss…

The Great Black Python was intelligent, hearing Ning Fan’s words, it hissed and grew agitated, rolling towards Ning Fan aggressively.

Reaching this realm wasn’t easy for the Great Black Python; how could a single sentence from Ning Fan alter its determination?

Initially, it cultivated alone in the wilderness, but human interference in the natural environment led to depletion of Spiritual Power, shrinking wildlife habitats, intensifying competition among demon cultivators.

Thus, the Great Black Python sought human collaboration for mutual advancement.

However, Ning Fan’s appearance marked the first formidable foe since the python’s alliance with the Hu Family.

In the past, anyone who defied Hu Quan in Jianghu, even snakes and insects were enough to strip the enemy to bare bones.

Facing strong cultivators, this Great Black Python would be deployed, typically killing the enemy in simple moves.