The moment the Black Blood Dragon Pythons appeared, Xiao Mo guessed their origin. After all, there were so many of them, and they were all Black Blood Dragon Pythons. The map he had just marked a Black Blood Dragon Python nest two thousand kilometers away. Only there could such a large number of Black Blood Dragon Pythons gather. It seemed the leader, the Black Moon Dragon Python, wasn't stupid either. When the beast tide war arrived, it was forced to leave this area. It also realized that the Immortal Demon Tribe was not to be trifled with, so it went back to gather friends. Now, they were coming as a group, preparing to attack Xiao Mo's territory. However, it had ultimately underestimated the development speed of the Immortal Demon Tribe. The Black Blood Dragon Pythons' only chance was the beast tide war. If it had attacked the Immortal Demon Tribe along with the beast tide back then, it might have actually had a chance to conquer the Immortal Demon Tribe. Unfortunately, the Black Python, which was then at the King level, was greatly frightened by the various phenomena before the beast tide arrived and fled in panic, thus missing the opportunity. When it returned this time, the situation was completely different. Even without a peak Emperor-level expert like Mu Ya overseeing the Immortal Demon Tribe, and without Spirit-level troops like Mu Ling, Xian Qing'er, and Mo Jingjing, the Nine Heavens Nine Nether City alone was enough to annihilate these Black Blood Dragon Pythons with a glorious massacre.
"Mu Ling, act! The smell from their mouths is too overwhelming. I don't want them getting too close to my territory!"
"As you command, Lord!" Mu Ling replied respectfully. Then, a green light flashed across her body, and with the surge of wind spirit power, she instantly soared into the sky. Although on the Primordial Continent, non-winged races could only fly after reaching the Emperor level, there were always exceptions. For example, nature wood people who mastered wind spirit power could fly with ease even if they hadn't reached the Emperor level. Even Black Blood Dragon Pythons with Black Dragon bloodlines could only fly after reaching the tenth-level King. However, this ability had its flaws. After flying a certain distance, they had to land and rest, otherwise, they would fall or even die from exhaustion. As Mu Ling flew with the wind towards the Black Blood Dragon Pythons, the Immortal Demon battle team followed closely behind. All Immortal Demon troops above the tenth level took to the sky, forming a formation of twenty Immortal Demon figures in the air.
"Roar!!" The Black Blood Dragon Python swarm stopped, and the leading Black Python let out a world-shattering roar. The clouds tens of thousands of meters high were scattered, revealing a corner of the majestic Nine Heavens Nine Nether City. However, in an instant, clouds surged back, concealing it again. The black mist surrounding the Black Blood Dragon Pythons gradually dissipated, revealing their true forms. The leading Black Python was still pitch black, with a sharper single horn on its head. It had already grown four distinct claws on its abdomen, and its body was covered in black scales that gleamed with a cold light. Apart from a few minor features that still resembled a python, the rest of its body had transformed. Clearly, this Black Python was close to completing its dragonization. Once it successfully transformed into a dragon, it would advance to the Emperor level and become a dominant overlord. The other Black Blood Dragon Pythons were all extremely violent and full of killing intent. At present, no castle-level force could withstand the attack of these Black Blood Dragon Pythons, not even a top-tier castle force. Of course, except for Xiao Mo's Immortal Demon Tribe!
"Humble ant, do you still recognize me? I told you, I would return!" The Black Python, which Xiao Mo considered a "buddy" and was close to transforming into a dragon, spoke human language, looking down at Xiao Mo with a contemptuous yet hateful tone. As soon as it opened its mouth, a nauseating stench filled the air. Even though they were still quite far away, the creature's immense size meant the smell directly hit Xiao Mo, overwhelming him instantly. The Black Python's hatred truly stemmed from Xiao Mo, or rather, from the Immortal Demon Tribe. It had originally been hibernating underground nearby, digesting its food, when suddenly a dazzling golden light descended from the sky. This golden light startled it awake. Even as it groggily poked its head out to investigate, the golden light shattered a scale on its back. Then, not far from it, a dilapidated city appeared, protected by a shield. For it, which had long considered this area its territory, this was unbearable. In its view, this ant from another world had invaded the territory of the great Dragon Python and deserved to die. Thus, all that followed happened. Now, it had returned again, with an unstoppable force, determined to destroy and annihilate this territory.
"Humble ant, daring to invade the territory of the great Dragon Python tribe, this time I will surely destroy your territory, leaving it barren for at least a hundred years! I will crush your bones piece by piece and listen to your pained cries!" The old buddy Black Python's massive eyes flickered with a hint of pleasure and madness.
"I'm afraid you can't do that!" A clear and ethereal voice interrupted the Black Python's musings. The old buddy Black Python's gaze finally fell upon Mu Ling, the Wood Spirit Priest, and other Immortal Demon troops who had appeared in the sky. The next moment, its huge dragon eyes widened, filled with unbelievable shock. Its deep voice was filled with confusion.
"Mu Ling Priest of the Natural Wood People tribe! Why are you here? Are you here to stop me?"
"How do you know who I am?" This time, it was Mu Ling's turn to be surprised. She hadn't expected this evil Black Blood Dragon Python to recognize her.
"The Black Blood Dragon Python tribe and the Natural Wood People tribe are neighbors, after all. Of course, I know you! It's just..."
"What is the purpose of Priest Mu Ling?" The old buddy Black Python's gaze towards Mu Ling became very wary. It had a sense of inexplicable foreboding. The Black Blood Dragon Pythons behind it also noticed Mu Ling's presence. Whether in the air or on the ground, they all shivered uncontrollably, twisting their bodies backward, ready to flee. Facing a territorial force from another world, they could act with impunity, no matter how arrogant and overbearing they were. However, facing Mu Ling, the Natural Wood People Priest, who was about to enter the Emperor level, they were self-aware. In a battle of equal levels, even a true Black Dragon would be defeated by a Natural Wood Person, and they were not even Black Dragons. Most importantly, their power levels were also completely overwhelming. With the strength of Priest Mu Ling, she could skin and disembowel them with her bare hands. If they didn't prepare to retreat now, were they really waiting to be killed?
"Dores! Are you an idiot? Is this what you call bringing us here to get rich?"
"You useless lout! You told us the strongest in this territorial force was only tenth level, and that there wasn't a single Spirit level here? Damn it! There are at least five or six!"
"Dores! Is this a robbery? We're here to offer our snake heads!"
"Most importantly, why is Priest Mu Ling here? Has she joined this territorial force?"
"Regardless, it's impossible! Retreat, retreat, retreat!" The King-level Black Pythons in the sky growled and twisted their bodies, trying to escape. However, it was clearly too late to run now. With a burst of emerald green light, the night sky was instantly illuminated. In an instant, all twenty-three Black Blood Dragon Pythons, both in the air and on the ground, were enveloped within it.