The cave was pitch black, so dark that one could not see their hand in front of their face.
However, this was not an issue for Wu Tian, as he possessed X-ray vision.
Even in the dark, he could see everything clearly.
The interior of the cave was somewhat deep. Wu Tian followed the passage, walking all the way to the innermost part, where he discovered an open space at the end.
In the center of the clearing, something was emitting a faint, glowing light.
"What is this..." Wu Tian's eyes widened slightly as he saw the object.
He moved closer and realized that the glowing thing was actually a medicinal herb!
The herb grew in the cave and was incredibly beautiful, much like the immortal herbs in myths and legends.
Wu Tian examined the herb with surprise, and a name suddenly popped into his mind.
"No way, could it be..."
"Unbelievable, is this the legendary Hui Tian Xian Cao?"
Hui Tian Xian Cao, a herb that had never been confirmed in the world of traditional Chinese medicine, was rumored to be able to regenerate flesh on bones and regrow severed limbs.
However, its existence was still in doubt.
The general consensus in traditional Chinese medicine circles was that it was a fictional herb and did not exist in reality.
Out of curiosity, Wu Tian took another careful look at the herb.
The final conclusion surprised him, as he had not misidentified it; it truly was Hui Tian Xian Cao!
"My heavens..."
Wu Tian trembled with excitement.
"I never expected Hui Tian Xian Cao to grow in a place like this. It's simply unbelievable."
If something like Hui Tian Xian Cao were to be revealed to the public, it would undoubtedly cause a magnitude ten earthquake in the medical community!
Given the legendary nature and practical utility of this immortal herb, it wouldn't be impossible for it to be sold for an astronomical figure of ten billion!
Without a second thought, Wu Tian plucked the Hui Tian Xian Cao.
Even after being removed from the soil, the immortal herb continued to emit its glow.
"It's so beautiful."
Wu Tian cupped the immortal herb in his hands, as if afraid it would dissipate, and carefully cherished it.
Just then, a sound of something scraping the ground reached Wu Tian's ears.
Wu Tian's heart leaped, and he immediately became vigilant.
He could sense that the sound was slow and heavy, definitely not something ordinary.
He stored the Hui Tian Xian Cao in his spatial ring. As the sound approached him, he abruptly turned his head back!
Instantly, the scene before him made his pupils contract sharply!
A snake!
It was actually a giant python!
At that moment, the python was standing upright, its cold eyes fixed on Wu Tian.
It was incredibly thick, even larger than an anaconda!
Its massive head bore two fleshy horns, and its rows of sharp teeth exuded a bloody aura.
Wu Tian was stunned.
How could such a snake exist in this world? It was no longer an animal; it could be described as a monster!
Wu Tian suddenly remembered that treasures of heaven and earth were usually guarded by beasts.
This python must have absorbed the energy of the Hui Tian Xian Cao, which is why it had transformed into this state!
Wu Tian stared at the python, not daring to make any sudden moves.
The python slowly flicked its tongue, and its tongue alone was probably as thick as a person's finger.
Silence.
The cave was silent, yet it exuded an aura of death.
Wu Tian couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
He knew that since he had taken the Hui Tian Xian Cao, this python would definitely not let him off the hook!
He stared at the python for a full half-minute, and suddenly, the python's eyes turned fiercely aggressive!
Its body lunged forward, its massive maw opening wide, and it lunged to devour Wu Tian without hesitation!
Wu Tian flinched in fear and, in the blink of an eye, dodged away from his original position.
The python crashed directly into the ground, causing the earth to shake as if an earthquake had struck. The entire cave began to tremble!
Wu Tian dodged to the side, his gaze filled with shock!
The python had actually smashed a large hole in the ground!
If that impact had hit a person, it would have turned them into a bloody pulp!
An extreme sense of danger instantly filled Wu Tian's heart.
He knew he absolutely could not let his guard down, or he would die here today!
Missing its attack, the python turned its head and charged at Wu Tian again!
Wu Tian quickly circulated the spiritual energy within him and dodged the attack once more.
He punched the python's head. The python let out a beastly roar, then slammed onto the ground, appearing to be motionless.
"Is it dead?"
Wu Tian cautiously watched the python, but his gaze had barely rested on it for two seconds before the python's fierce eyes snapped open again!
"No way!" Wu Tian was dumbfounded.
That punch had been with his full strength, containing enough power to send a truck flying.
Yet, the python could withstand such a blow. Wasn't this too monstrous?
As Wu Tian was filled with shock, the python flipped itself up again and, with a surge like overturning rivers and seas, charged at Wu Tian.
Wu Tian's spiritual energy circulated rapidly.
He leaped up, transforming into streaks of afterimages, and sprinted directly towards the outside of the cave!
At this moment, he had to get out of the cave first.
Otherwise, this confined combat environment would surely put him at a disadvantage.
He didn't think anything else and, in a few breaths, rushed out of the cave.
As the sunlight fell upon him, his heart finally relaxed a little.
He looked back and heard a violent commotion coming from inside the cave.
Then, an extremely terrifying aura shot out directly!
Wu Tian leaped up and jumped onto a large tree. The python burst out like a cannonball, instantly causing the surroundings to vibrate intensely.
"What a terrifying monster."
Wu Tian stood beneath the tree, looking down at the python, and felt a surge of trepidation.
At this point, he could finally see the full appearance of the python.
This python was estimated to be twenty to thirty meters long, covered in green scales.
Each scale emitted a cold, eerie luster, and the sound of it scraping the ground made one's teeth ache.
Wu Tian had now basically escaped danger. As long as he channeled his spiritual energy and fled at full speed, this python would not be able to catch him.
But even so, he did not intend to flee.
He knew that this python had not descended the mountain for many years, likely to protect that Hui Tian Xian Cao.
But now that the Hui Tian Xian Cao had been taken by him, and the python had lost its purpose, it might descend the mountain to harm people.
Given the python's size, Peach Blossom Village would surely face a disaster of annihilation!
"I can't let you go down there and harm people..."
Wu Tian murmured softly, "It seems I must make you die here today!"
As soon as Wu Tian's thought arose, the trace of killing intent he exuded was keenly sensed by the python.