"Let's follow this three-headed bird!"
When the three-headed bird returned the way it came, Zhang Yang made a decisive statement.
They had just arrived when the three-headed bird emerged from a cave deep within this land.
This definitely meant the three-headed bird knew someone had entered here, and its purpose at the entrance must have been to find someone.
Furthermore, Zhu Zhi had only been here for half a day, so he couldn't have gone too far.
Therefore, Zhang Yang concluded that Zhu Zhi had likely been taken by the three-headed bird.
Thinking this,
He immediately had the giant python grow larger, and he and the beast secretly followed the three-headed bird.
After some following,
Zhang Yang and the giant python were led by the three-headed bird to a dark place.
There was no light source here.
But!
In the darkness, one could see everything clearly.
So dark it glowed!
Zhang Yang was no longer surprised by this astonishing sight.
He had seen too many peculiar and strange places in this far west.
The terrain here was relatively flat, with only one tall mountain.
On this massive peak, there was a giant bird's nest.
After returning, the three-headed bird perched on the nest, motionless.
Suddenly!
The giant python made a new discovery and quickly transmitted its thoughts.
"Master, look quickly, the base of this mountain is covered in white bones!"
Zhang Yang heard this and quickly focused his attention on the foot of the mountain.
Indeed, he saw a scene that shocked him.
The flat ground was piled with various white bones, scattered everywhere.
There were human skeletons, and the skeletons of some giant fierce beasts!
Dense and numerous!
"What... what place is this?" Zhang Yang was filled with shock and doubt.
"Be careful, let's get closer to take a look."
Zhang Yang suppressed the tension in his heart and stealthily moved forward with the giant python.
They dared not make any noise, fearing they would alert the three-headed bird.
After observing for a while,
Zhang Yang had already formed a guess.
These remains were likely not the result of the three-headed bird's feeding.
They looked more like they had been drained of flesh and blood by something!
"Is there something hidden in here?" Zhang Yang pondered to himself.
Since arriving here,
He had a feeling of unease!
He always felt there was something more terrifying than the three-headed bird here.
After a long while,
Zhang Yang and the giant python had crept to the base of the mountain where the three-headed bird was perched.
Here,
Zhang Yang discovered an even more astonishing sight!
This mountain was alive!
The grooves and patterns on the mountain's body were like the pulse of a human body, constantly beating.
What was this thing?
Suddenly!
The giant python spotted a figure halfway up the mountain and quickly reminded him.
"Master, look there! There's an old man halfway up the mountain, is that the person you're looking for?"
At this moment,
Halfway up the mountain,
There was a cave that resembled a heart.
And Zhu Zhi was suspended at the entrance of the cave, bound by countless black chains.
One end of these chains was connected to Zhu Zhi, and the other end was connected to the interior of the cave!
"That's right, it's him!" Zhang Yang exclaimed with joy.
He had finally found Zhu Zhi.
So, he and the giant python cautiously crept up.
Soon, the man and the beast arrived halfway up the mountain.
"Great Elder! I am Zhang Yang, wake up!" Zhang Yang whispered.
However,
Zhu Zhi showed no reaction, still in a coma.
This made Zhang Yang's heart sink.
He glanced at Zhu Zhi's somewhat shriveled body and seemed to understand something.
These chains binding him must be absorbing Zhu Zhi's vital energy!
If Zhu Zhi's energy was completely drained, he would likely end up like the skeletons below!
Thinking this,
Zhang Yang hardened his resolve!
He looked up stealthily at the three-headed bird on the peak.
A True Dragon Qi appeared at his fingertips.
He swiftly cut downwards!
*Screech~*
The black chains binding Zhu Zhi were all severed by Zhang Yang.
*Screech!*
The three-headed bird suddenly opened its eyes, all three heads looking towards the mountainside, and then let out a piercing cry.
"Giant Python, run!"
Zhang Yang was terrified, quickly grabbed Zhu Zhi, and rode the giant python to flee!
The man and the beast didn't dare to look back, the giant python exerted all its strength in fear, quickly leaving this accursed place.
But!
The three-headed bird seemed enraged and pursued Zhang Yang relentlessly.
Its wings, which blotted out the sun, spread wide.
Its speed was astonishing.
The powerful wind generated by its wingbeats almost blew the giant python away.
"Master, it's no use, we can't escape it! I was almost blown away!" the giant python cried out in distress.
"Keep running forward, I'll try to hold it off!" Zhang Yang's expression was grave.
Immediately,
The True Dragon Qi within him erupted.
The stone tablet and the crystal coffin reappeared, and were hurled fiercely towards the three-headed bird!
"Stop right there!" Zhang Yang shouted.
Instantly,
The stone tablet and the crystal coffin simultaneously struck the three-headed bird!
*Boom!*
A massive explosion sounded from the three-headed bird's abdomen.
The crystal coffin and the stone tablet both hit the three-headed bird.
However, they caused no damage to the three-headed bird, nor did they even slow it down.
"So strong! It didn't even get a feather damaged?!" Zhang Yang was utterly shocked!
This three-headed bird was not only huge, but its defense was also so monstrous!
Unwilling to accept defeat, Zhang Yang prepared for a second attempt!
But!
There was no more time.
The three-headed bird suddenly descended from the sky, blocking the giant python's path, and its sharp three beaks pecked towards the giant python!
"Oh my god! It really intends to eat me like an insect!" The giant python was startled and quickly changed direction.
Seeing this, the three-headed bird lunged with a claw!
The giant python rolled and dodged again, narrowly evading it.
Along with the giant python on its back, Zhang Yang was also thrown off.
"Giant Python, shrink! Let's run into the mountains!" Zhang Yang shouted.
Facing this behemoth, if they couldn't win, they could only run!
And shrinking would be the best option, at least it would increase their agility!
Instantly,
The giant python rapidly shrunk into a ball and clung to Zhang Yang's wrist.
"Master, run quickly!" the giant python said fearfully.
Without a word, Zhang Yang, carrying Zhu Zhi, bolted into the mountains.
He wanted to use the trees in the mountains as cover, so the three-headed bird couldn't find them.
But!
Zhang Yang still underestimated the three-headed bird's mobility.
With the giant python shrunk, Zhang Yang's running speed, while fast, was no match for the three-headed bird.
In no time, they were caught up!
Even with the many trees in the forest, the three-headed bird simply flapped its sun-blotting wings!
Instantly,
All the trees on the entire mountain were uprooted, and Zhang Yang himself was swept into the air!
"Damn it! How can we fight this!" Zhang Yang cursed!
They were not on the same level at all.
True Qi couldn't inflict damage on the three-headed bird, and now they couldn't even outrun it!
*Screech!*
Instantly,
Zhang Yang, swept into the sky, saw the three-headed bird's sharp beak open, about to bite down on him.
He felt even more despair.
"It's over, it's over! I'm going to die here!" The giant python was also terrified!
But it was loyal and did not leave Zhang Yang's wrist, intending to share his fate!
The disparity in strength made Zhang Yang and the giant python give up resisting, and they watched helplessly as the three-headed bird approached.
But!
At the critical moment, a green figure suddenly appeared.
Snatching food from a tiger's mouth!
It quickly rescued Zhang Yang, who was about to be caught by the three-headed bird!
"Beast! How dare you harm my child!"