144: Treasure hunt in space rifts, python battle, Jiang Fan gains the advantage

The next day.

Jiang Fan arrived at the Beast Fighting Arena early.

As he expected, everyone had received news on their wristbands about the Beast Fighting Arena reopening last night.

At this time, it was still not fully light.

Before long, a line of people had formed behind Jiang Fan.

The Beast Fighting Arena didn't open until seven o'clock.

At this moment, Yuan Xiwei was sitting by the arena.

Today, she wore light makeup and a lotus-colored jumpsuit that perfectly accentuated her voluptuous curves.

"Instructor Yuan, good morning!"

A familiar voice sounded, and Yuan Xiwei turned to see Jiang Fan with a bright smile, and she couldn't help but be startled.

"Morning, why are you here again?"

"What? Instructor Yuan doesn't welcome me?"

Jiang Fan smiled faintly.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Xiwei chuckled:

"You little rascal, what are you saying? If you come every day, you'll clear out all the Vicious Beasts in the Space Rift! At that time, Instructor Meng will surely come looking for trouble with you!"

Jiang Fan scratched his head and gave an embarrassed smile:

"Hehe! With my strength, it's hard to avoid such things!"

Yuan Xiwei shook her head, her smile as beautiful as a flower.

The next moment,

Jiang Fan chose the Rank Six Vicious Beast assessment without hesitation,

Then he strode into the Beast Fighting Arena.

As the horn sounded,

All twelve gates opened.

Jiang Fan was excited. He carried Yuzu, hidden in his clothes, and fought his way towards the gate from yesterday.

Upon reaching the gate, Jiang Fan's mind stirred, and he instantly transformed into Yuzu's appearance.

The Vicious Beasts in the arena, originally fierce and aggressive,

Suddenly lost their attack target and were instantly bewildered on the spot.

The man and the beast took advantage of the Vicious Beasts' stunned state to quickly pass through the gate and enter the Space Rift.

This time, the Restriction on the gate was not triggered.

The anomaly in the arena immediately caught Yuan Xiwei's attention.

After some investigation, Yuan Xiwei's pretty face turned pale:

"This Jiang Fan, who knows what new trick he's up to!"

...

Jiang Fan successfully entered the Space Rift.

The dim sky, however, made Jiang Fan feel a sense of freedom.

Jiang Fan was in a great mood,

He maintained the form of a Golden Threaded Ferret and followed Yuzu to the entrance of an underground cave.

The cave entrance was only the size of a bowl.

Looking at such a mini cave entrance, Jiang Fan wondered:

"This cave entrance is so small, how did those two big guys get in?"

"Master, you're so silly. This is my own entrance and exit. I wouldn't dare use the one they use."

Yuzu's small eyes gleamed, filled with disdain.

Jiang Fan was speechless.

The cave twisted and turned, and they walked for a full ten minutes.

The soil in the cave gradually became damp.

"This is already the cave they dug. We need to be careful now."

Yuzu's voice echoed in Jiang Fan's mind.

Jiang Fan nodded, looked at the cave, which was taller than a person, and instantly reverted to human form.

He released his full Perception, spreading like ripples into the depths of the cave.

Two terrifying auras appeared in Jiang Fan's perception, but one of them didn't seem to be a living entity.

"You follow from afar; I'll go check first!"

After instructing Yuzu, Jiang Fan used his Shadow Talent and stealthily crept forward.

In the depths of the cave.

A Black Python, with a body about one meter thick and over ten meters long, was confronting a phantom of a Flood Dragon.

The Black Python incited:

"I say, you're almost gone, why be so stubborn? Just let me swallow that Flood Dragon egg. This way, all your power will transfer to my body, isn't that the same?"

The Flood Dragon phantom angrily said:

"Hmph! You wish! You are truly insatiably greedy! You have already gained enough benefits from me, yet you are still not satisfied. As long as this wisp of my remnant soul remains, you can forget about coveting my son!"

"Hehe! These past few years, you've grown weaker year by year. Even if I don't make a move, you won't last much longer, so why bother? That Flood Dragon egg will be my food sooner or later."

The Black Python laughed unrestrainedly.

"Hmph! Back then, you ambushed me at the crucial moment of my Dragon transformation, which led to my demise. Now you still want to target my child! Today, I will eliminate this hidden danger for my son first!"

After speaking, the Flood Dragon opened its mouth and inhaled, and the water from the pool behind it instantly coiled into a Water Dragon, rushing towards the Black Python.

The Black Python was not afraid in the slightest, raising its huge snake tail to strike at the Water Dragon.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The two collided, making an earth-shattering sound.

"Brother Mo, can't you be a bit more original? I'm tired of seeing these tricks!"

The Black Python fought with the Water Dragon while taunting.

"Hmph! If it weren't for my physical body being annihilated now, you, a mere Lord-Rank Black Python, wouldn't dare act so presumptuously in front of me!"

The Flood Dragon's voice carried a hint of helplessness,

"Back in the day..."

"Don't think about 'back in the day'. A hero doesn't boast about past glories. You should quickly let go of your obsession now; don't struggle anymore!"

The Black Python's mockery was relentless.

At this moment, the Water Dragon seemed to lose its support and suddenly disintegrated.

Leaving the Black Python drenched.

"What's wrong? Brother Mo, have you run out of magical power? Why are you still holding on? Hurry up, I'm craving a big meal today, a big meal I've been thinking about for five or six years!"

"Dream on!"

The Flood Dragon angrily said.

Suddenly, the scattered water re-condensed into a Water Dragon.

This Water Dragon was tightly wrapped around the Black Python's body, rendering it unable to move.

"Petty tricks, do you think your meager magical power can still harm me? It's simply ridic—"

Before it could finish speaking, the Black Python felt a terrifying aura.

A palm-sized, metallic-lustered black scale shot out from the pool.

It shot towards the Black Python's head with incredible speed.

"This... this is a Reverse Scale!"

Fear permeated the Black Python's voice, and its entire Bloodline Power surged.

Bang!

The Water Dragon that bound its body disintegrated again.

And the rapidly flying Reverse Scale left the Black Python no chance to dodge.

The Black Python only managed to tilt its head slightly before its head was half-severed by the Reverse Scale.

Clang!

The Reverse Scale, undiminished in its momentum, struck the cave wall, emitting a crisp sound.

At this moment, the Flood Dragon's body had become increasingly transparent.

"Hahaha! Is this the killing move you've prepared for so many years? What a pity, your magical power is now exhausted! What will you use to stop me now?!"

Although half of its head was severed, the Black Python's words were still filled with excitement.

"Alas! Did I ultimately fail to escape this calamity? If only I had known, I should have dealt with you sooner!"

The Flood Dragon's ancient voice was filled with desolation and unwillingness.

The Black Python taunted:

"Hmph! When your magical power was still profound, I naturally wouldn't have come looking for you! Although you injured me today, as long as I eat that Flood Dragon egg, I can advance to King Rank, hahahaha!"

"Forget it! It's fate!"

The Flood Dragon's ancient voice was filled with sorrow and reluctance.

Just then, a red light streaked across the sky, particularly dazzling in the dim cave.

Splat!

The Black Python's vital point was struck by the red light.

Critical Hit! Stealth Pierce!

"Ah... Ah! Who ambushed me!"

Amidst the Black Python's screams, its body had been severed into two halves.

In the darkness, a figure emerged.

Splat!

Another strike!

The Black Python's head, which had been rapidly recovering, was instantly cut off by Jiang Fan.

After a few struggles, the Black Python completely ceased to move.