"Boom!"

It seemed something had shattered as Shen Miaoyin's cultivation rapidly soared. Her entire aura became increasingly cold and aloof, like an icy mountain.

Fixing her gaze on the giant python before her, she let out a cold snort and waved her sleeve, releasing five azure flying swords from her cuff.

Each sword was only a foot long, enveloped in a thin layer of frost. As they appeared, the air temperature plummeted.

The sword light crisscrossed as the flying swords darted around like five swimming fish, weaving through the air.

An even denser chill emanated, driven by the flying swords, rushing straight at the giant python.

The next second, the chill met the flames.

"Sizzle..."

A sound like electric currents arose as the chill and flames neutralized each other, sending plumes of mist into the air.

Within the mist, the five flying swords decisively slashed at the python.

"Ding ding ding..."

A series of clanging sounds erupted as sparks flew.

The incredibly sharp flying swords landed on the python but couldn't cut through its body.

"Hiss~"

The python flicked its tongue, showing an impatient expression.

With a sudden sweep of its tail, it knocked the five flying swords away. Then, it leaped into the air.

Glaring angrily at Shen Miaoyin below, the python opened its massive maw once more. In an instant, its entire body seemed to ignite, turning fiery red, and an even more terrifying blaze spewed from its mouth.

The overwhelming flames surged towards Shen Miaoyin.

"Just in time!"

"Ice Sword Formation!"

Shen Miaoyin gritted her teeth, enduring immense pressure from the ancient restriction's counteraction.

But seeing the Fire Cloud Python unleash this move, she felt reassured.

Forming hand seals, the five flying swords that had been knocked away swiftly flew back like swimming fish, hovering above the python's body.

As Shen Miaoyin chanted incantations, the five flying swords trembled simultaneously, releasing five streams of cold air into the sky.

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The cold air converged in mid-air, transforming into a rolling mist of frost.

Within the mist, a massive sword shadow descended from the sky.

"Thud!"

With a muffled sound, the sword shadow pierced through the python's body.

In an instant, blood poured like rain.

The python writhed in mid-air, its attack interrupted midway.

In pain, the python opened its mouth and astonishingly swallowed the five flying swords. Then, with eyes like copper bells, it glared venomously at Shen Miaoyin.

That gaping maw seemed capable of swallowing anything.

Hidden among the rocks, Su Shi'er felt his heart tighten, unable to help but worry for Shen Miaoyin.

"Courting death!" Shen Miaoyin's eyes turned cold as she changed her hand seals again.

Suddenly, the python, halfway through its charge, froze, showing an expression of extreme pain.

"Thud thud thud..."

Silently, the five flying swords pierced through the python's body from the inside out, returning to Shen Miaoyin's side.

Gravely injured, the python's body stiffened and fell heavily to the ground.

It was clear it was more dead than alive!

"Is this her true strength? This... this is terrifying!"

"This python was already strong enough, yet it couldn't withstand three moves from her? Who exactly is this woman?"

Lying on the rock, Su Shi'er was secretly shocked by the scene before him.

At this moment, his desire for strength grew even stronger.

"However, she seems to be quite injured as well. Could it be due to the formation in this restricted area?"

Su Shi'er speculated secretly.

Meanwhile, Shen Miaoyin, having done all this, suddenly trembled, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.

Her face turned as pale as snow.

With her cultivation at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, dealing with such a demonic beast wasn't difficult. However, being in the ancient restricted area, her cultivation was unsealed, and the counteraction from the restriction had left her severely injured.

"The restrictions here are indeed terrifying! Fortunately, I dealt with this creature in time; otherwise, I would have perished here!"

Glancing at the python, she hurriedly formed another seal, quickly sealing her cultivation again.

After doing this, she picked up her sword and walked towards the python, intending to finish it off and then pick the vermilion fruits from the tree.

But at that moment, an unexpected change occurred.

The dying python suddenly sprang up, raising its head and biting towards the vermilion fruit tree.

"Damn it! You dare, vile beast?!"

Shen Miaoyin's expression changed, erupting in fury. Her voice echoed as she gathered her True Essence, slashing out a sword light towards the python.

"Bang!"

The sword light struck the python's wound, causing its body to tremble again.

Yet, the python's closed mouth still managed to bite off three vermilion fruits. As the fruits entered its belly, the python was immediately enveloped in a red glow.

Under the red glow, the python's injuries began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye. The once-dying python was visibly regaining vitality.

"Hiss~"

Within the red glow, the python flicked its tongue, its venomous gaze locked onto Shen Miaoyin.

Its body twisted, the massive form sweeping towards Shen Miaoyin like a whip.

A second-tier demonic beast already possessed simple intelligence, and it could clearly sense Shen Miaoyin's weakening aura.

"Not good!"

Caught off guard, Shen Miaoyin could only instinctively raise her sword to block.

"Bang!"

With a muffled sound, her body was sent flying, and upon landing, she spat out a mouthful of bright red blood.

"This is trouble! The python has swallowed the vermilion fruits; even if it can't recover immediately, its strength surpasses mine!"

Seeing the python's vitality continuously recover, and with her attack failing, it flicked its tongue and slithered towards her again, Shen Miaoyin felt a sense of dread.

Now, she didn't dare unseal her cultivation. If her cultivation aura leaked, the terrifying counteraction from the restriction would crush her into powder in an instant.

With her cultivation at the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage and already injured, facing this python, she felt powerless.

Glancing around, she spotted the location of the Dendrobium flowers not far away.

Without hesitation, Shen Miaoyin leaped and rushed towards the pile of rocks. She planned to use these rocks to shake off the python's pursuit.

Though reluctant, she knew that if she didn't leave quickly, once the python's injuries healed further, even she would face certain death.

At the same time, hidden among the rocks, Su Shi'er, who had been looking for a chance to escape, was dumbfounded, scared out of his wits.

He was just a small fry at the fourth level of the Qi Refining stage; he didn't think he could intervene in such a high-level battle.

"Damn, why is it coming my way?!"

"No, I can't hide anymore, I must run!"

With a firm resolve, Su Shi'er stopped hiding.

He quickly dashed out from the crevice between the rocks, stepping on the breeze, and swiftly headed towards the edge of the Spirit Plant Garden.

"What? There's actually another person hiding here?!"

Seeing a figure suddenly emerge from the pile of rocks, Shen Miaoyin's gaze turned cold, a cold sweat breaking out on her back.

Then, recognizing Su Shi'er, she quickly reacted.

"It's him! That kid from Luofu Peak? What's his background? With a cultivation at the fourth level of the Qi Refining stage, he can enter this place and even evade my detection?"

Surprised as she was, Shen Miaoyin's mind quickly turned, and she immediately came up with a plan.

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