Chapter 599 - 608: The Nascent Vein Flower Appears

On a vast Sand Ridge, yellow sand danced in the air. A colossal yellow python raised its head and burst forth from the dunes, kicking up a storm of gravel.

For most python-type Demon Beasts, their cultivation could be estimated by their size. Judging by its immense body, this Sand Python’s cultivation was likely at the Life and Death Realm Fifth Layer.

Its massive body began to writhe madly on the sand ridge, emitting a series of strange sounds. The moonlight, like flowing water, cascaded over the boundless desert, casting an eerie and mysterious glow.

CHK!

Just then, a huge silhouette materialized in the moonlight before the giant python. Its long tail twitched, a captivating black sheen glinting on its golden fur. Its eyes seemed calm as it watched the writhing Sand Python before it.

The Desert Fox!

The Spirit of the desert, the nightmare of countless Martial Artists.

The Desert Fox not only possessed immense power but was also cunning and cruel, making it incredibly difficult for ordinary people to deal with.

ROAR!

The Sand Python charged violently at the Desert Fox, opening its gaping, blood-red maw as if to swallow it whole.

RUSTLE...

The Desert Fox swept its enormous tail, and vast Primordial Qi surged forth, whipping up a cloud of sand and dust that blotted out the sky as it rushed forward.

The wind-driven sand felt like a barrage of sharp, cold needles, scraping against the Sand Python’s flesh and bone. But instead of instilling fear, the pain seemed to only further enrage it. The Sand Python accelerated, charging even more swiftly toward the Desert Fox.

SWOOSH!

Just as the Sand Python was about to reach it, the Desert Fox’s body flickered and vanished from sight.

CRASH!

Unable to stop its momentum, the Sand Python plunged headfirst into a sand ridge. The wild sand flew everywhere like a torrential downpour, and the ground shook violently.

At that moment, Wen Qingye and Xiao Zuilan arrived nearby.

Seeing the Desert Fox from a distance, Xiao Zuilan exclaimed in realization, "So that’s a Desert Fox. No wonder someone is toying with that Sand Python so effortlessly."

"A Desert Fox?" Wen Qingye murmured, pondering for a moment. His eyes then shot to the black gleam on the fox’s tail. "Take a closer look at its tail."

"A Nascent Vein Flower?"

Hearing Wen Qingye, Xiao Zuilan instinctively looked and couldn’t help but gasp in astonishment.

A Nascent Vein Flower was actually growing on the Desert Fox’s tail. How could something so bizarre exist?

Wen Qingye mused for a moment before saying, "It seems the Sand Python is after the Nascent Vein Flower on the Desert Fox’s tail. That must be why it’s been locked in such a bitter struggle with it."

The Nascent Vein Flower could not only refine a human’s meridians but also provided immense benefits to Demon Beasts that consumed it.

Just then, the Sand Python writhed and twisted its way out of the sand. Its eyes, as large as giant cauldrons, were fixed on the Desert Fox before it.

The Desert Fox looked at the Sand Python with a strange smile, as if mocking it, then abruptly raised its head.

AWOO!

A clear, resounding howl echoed for miles.

WHOOSH!

Countless gales suddenly whipped up, seeming to tear the sky asunder, carrying with them endless torrents of wild sand.

The wind and sand swirled, merging together until even Wen Qingye and Xiao Zuilan, watching from a distance, could barely keep their eyes open.

The endless sandstorm seemed to form a massive tidal wave, rolling majestically toward the Sand Python. Its power and presence grew with every inch it advanced.

Seeing the storm approach, the Sand Python knew it was in trouble. It opened its mouth wide, and countless streams of Primordial Qi rushed deep into its throat, condensing into a golden, spherical object.

BOOM!

Then, with a single heave, the Sand Python spat out the massive golden orb. It shot directly into the storm, blurring their vision as it passed through the swirling sand.

Wen Qingye and Xiao Zuilan’s eyes were blurred, and they couldn’t see the two Demon Beasts’ movements at all. They instinctively retreated.

Dust and sand filled the air. An unknown amount of time passed.

Suddenly, an extremely sharp, piercing shriek rang out, and the two refocused their gaze on the scene ahead.

The Sand Python’s body was struggling in mid-air, its tail lashing against the ground. Countless thin ropes, condensed from sand, had risen from the earth and were tightly binding it.

HISS—!

The sand ropes tightened, and the Sand Python’s agony intensified. Its massive mouth gaped open, revealing sharp fangs as it raised its head in fury and roared at the sky.

At the same time, the Desert Fox reappeared from beneath the swirling yellow sand, trembling. It was clearly in bad shape as well. A wound on its left shoulder was so deep the bone was visible, and blood dripped continuously onto the sand, staining a patch of it red.

Seeing the Sand Python in mid-air, a cold killing intent surfaced in the Desert Fox’s eyes. Its tail began to wag frantically, and the sand ropes wrapped around the python even more furiously.

Xiao Zuilan looked at Wen Qingye beside her and smiled. "You want that Nascent Vein Flower, don’t you? Both beasts are a spent force. This is the perfect opportunity."

"Yes," Wen Qingye admitted.

"I’ll help you," Xiao Zuilan said earnestly. "Don’t overthink it. After all, we’re allies right now, and I hope you’ll help me with all your heart later on."

Wen Qingye nodded. "Alright."

Hearing Wen Qingye’s agreement, Xiao Zuilan turned her gaze to the two beasts ahead and said slowly, "These two Demon Beasts are likely running on fumes. I think we can make our move now. You take the Desert Fox, and I’ll handle the Sand Python."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xiao Zuilan pushed off the ground and shot toward the Sand Python.

Wen Qingye also drew his One Thought Sword and transformed into a streak of light, arriving within a few dozen feet of the Desert Fox in an instant.

The Desert Fox was startled. Its body transformed into a yellow streak of light as it instinctively tried to flee. Without the support of its Primordial Qi, the sand ropes instantly dissipated, and the Sand Python fell to the ground.

Although the Desert Fox’s cultivation was high, the long battle had consumed a massive amount of its Primordial Qi. Moreover, the previous clash with the Sand Python had left it severely injured. Now, seeing Wen Qingye, it was like a spooked bird, with no thought of putting up a fight.

SHK!

Wen Qingye thrust his One Thought Sword. It transformed into a chilling glint of light and shot forward, reaching the Desert Fox in an instant.

PTHCK!

The One Thought Sword pierced the Desert Fox’s body. Yellow blood spurted out, and the creature’s body came to an abrupt halt.