It is widely known that even a trace of dragon bloodline can greatly enhance one's strength.
Although this Azure Scale Spotted Snake only possessed the strength of a mid-tier fierce beast on the surface, with this sliver of dragon bloodline, it could hold its own even against a high-tier fierce beast!
One could imagine that it would be extremely difficult for even elite martial artists to deal with this Azure Scale Spotted Snake, let alone a few mere martial disciples.
Ye Ningze furrowed his brows upon hearing this, his eyes narrowing.
Dragon bloodline!
Although Ye Ningze had never seen a dragon, he could tell from the scales on the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's head that it was no ordinary creature. If given enough time to grow, it could very well advance to become a King-tier fierce beast!
"Brother Ye, this Azure Scale Spotted Snake is incredibly powerful. We are no match for it. Let's retreat quickly," Lin Haitao urged.
Ye Ningze shook his head and said, "There's no need."
Hearing Ye Ningze's resolute reply, Lin Haitao couldn't help but force a smile.
He knew that Ye Ningze was determined to continue hunting this Azure Scale Spotted Snake and refused to leave.
"Alright, since Brother Ye insists, I'll accompany Brother Ye to hunt another fierce beast and see if I can achieve a greater breakthrough!" Lin Haitao sighed helplessly and said.
Ye Ningze tightly gripped the hilt of his black saber, ready to strike at any moment.
Meanwhile, the four martial disciples who were constantly battling the Azure Scale Spotted Snake were already at a disadvantage.
After being bitten by the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's venomous stinger, one martial disciple was instantly wracked with pain, blood spraying from his mouth. His entire right arm went numb, and he was sent flying backward with a scream, crashing heavily onto the ground, spitting blood and dying!
"Ah..."
Seeing this, the remaining three martial disciples were stunned.
"This beast is too powerful!" one martial disciple exclaimed, his face filled with horror.
The strength of these three martial artists was not weak; they could be considered among the cream of the crop within their respective realms. However, they were no match for this Azure Scale Spotted Snake, which possessed a trace of dragon bloodline!
Ye Ningze, watching from the side, could tell that the Azure Scale Spotted Snake didn't take these martial disciples seriously at all; it was merely toying with them!
These martial disciples were simply too weak in its eyes, not worth mentioning.
Seeing this, Ye Ningze couldn't help but frown. He hadn't expected such a situation to arise.
"Brother Ye, should we continue hunting fierce beasts, or flee for our lives?" Lin Haitao couldn't help but ask. He was quite panicked, as the Azure Scale Spotted Snake was too terrifying for them to resist.
Now that the four martial artists had been defeated, if they continued hunting fierce beasts, wouldn't they be courting death?
Ye Ningze showed no fear. He had already used his talent to examine the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's innate abilities.
Apart from its formidable physical body, the Azure Scale Spotted Snake posed no other threat.
He only needed to be careful not to get entangled by it.
"I'll go and slay this Azure Scale Spotted Snake!" Ye Ningze declared.
With that, without waiting for Lin Haitao's reply, Ye Ningze pressed on his saber hilt and charged directly towards the Azure Scale Spotted Snake.
Ye Ningze's speed was incredibly fast. In the blink of an eye, he was already close to the Azure Scale Spotted Snake, and his black saber flashed like lightning towards its neck!
The Azure Scale Spotted Snake reacted with extreme agility. Sensing Ye Ningze's incoming attack, it twisted its body, dodging the strike. It then opened its mouth and spewed out a stream of green poisonous mist!
Hiss!
Once hit, the poisonous mist would instantly spread throughout Ye Ningze's body, turning him into a pool of green liquid, even corroding his soul and turning it into nothingness.
This poisonous mist was incredibly insidious and pervasive!
However, Ye Ningze had long anticipated the properties of this toxin. He sidestepped, evading the mist's encroachment, and then swung his black saber again.
Swish!
A sharp gust of wind erupted from the black saber, fiercely slashing at the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's neck!
Bang!
The blade met the poisonous mist, erupting in a roar. A faint green light appeared on the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's skin, directly blocking the fierce slash.
Ye Ningze was momentarily stunned by this: "My slash, with five hundred kilograms of force, was ineffective?!"
It was evident that the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's defensive scales were incredibly tough.
But this thought flashed through Ye Ningze's mind and vanished. He immediately raised his black saber again and slashed towards the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's neck once more.
Rumble!
The black saber collided with the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's neck again, emitting a deafening sound.
However, Ye Ningze's strike still failed to sever the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's neck. The snake's neck merely trembled slightly, showing no damage!
Seeing this, Ye Ningze's expression changed drastically. He didn't strike again but quickly retreated backward, creating distance between himself and the Azure Scale Spotted Snake.
A grave expression appeared on Ye Ningze's face. He hadn't expected his attack to be ineffective.
Seeing Ye Ningze forced into a hasty retreat, Lin Haitao's face also showed a hint of extreme panic.
If Ye Ningze couldn't deal with the Azure Scale Spotted Snake, how could he possibly contend with such a powerful fierce beast?!
"Brother Ye, let me lend you a hand!" Lin Haitao shouted, gripping his long sword. His figure flickered as he lunged towards the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's back, aiming a strike!
Ye Ningze's eyes lit up at this. It was the perfect time for Lin Haitao to help, giving him an even greater opportunity!
Thus, Ye Ningze took a step forward and charged towards Lin Haitao!
The two stood behind the Azure Scale Spotted Snake!
Ye Ningze channeled the spiritual energy within his body, injecting it into his black saber. At the same time, he pushed off the ground, using the rebound force to accelerate his movement. His black saber drew an elegant arc through the air, sweeping horizontally towards the Azure Scale Spotted Snake's neck!
Whoosh!
This saber strike was astonishingly fast. Although the Azure Scale Spotted Snake sensed the danger, it was too late. The black saber directly struck the snake's neck!
Hiss!
Accompanied by a piercing roar, a spurt of blood shot out!
However, this blood was also poisonous, so Ye Ningze and Lin Haitao quickly dodged.
Although they had drawn blood from the Azure Scale Spotted Snake, the damage from that single saber strike was truly insignificant to the snake.