Chapter 18
It's right behind my head!
"call--"
A stench-filled heatwave sprayed onto the back of my neck, like someone was blowing a hairdryer on my neck, except the wind carried the stench of a thousand-year-old corpse.
Jiang Han did not turn around.
At this distance, turning back is suicide.
No matter how fast humans react, they can't outrun the hunting instincts of these prehistoric beasts.
If he dares to move his neck even slightly, that huge mouth will instantly bite through his spine.
"system."
Jiang Han calmly called out in his mind, his voice as cold as ice, "Exchange for 'Qilin Blood' and hold it in your mouth."
[Ding! 1000 Exploration Points consumed, exchange successful!]
A dark red pill appeared out of thin air in his mouth.
That's for saving your life; it can instantly unleash your potential.
"hold head high--!!!"
At that very instant, the Nine Netherworld Python behind them moved!
It stopped toying with its prey, and its human-faced mouth snapped shut with tremendous force, biting down hard on Jiang Han's head!
"roll!"
Jiang Han shouted.
He didn't run forward because there was water ahead, which was a dead end.
He actually did something that defied all logic—
His body suddenly fell backward, and he crashed into the monster's arms like a kite with a broken string!
This is what it means to be put in a desperate situation and then survive!
"Snap!"
The monster's massive jaws missed their target, the collision of its upper and lower jaws producing a deafening clang, and several broken fangs flew out.
Taking advantage of the momentum of the fall, Jiang Han slid across the monster's jaw like a slippery eel!
The black gold ancient sword swung upwards in one fluid motion!
"Sizzle—"
The blade sliced across the monster's lower abdomen, sending up a trail of dazzling sparks.
That was the clash between scales and divine weapons!
Although it didn't break through the defenses, this completely enraged the Nine Netherworld Python.
"hiss!!!"
It let out a furious roar, and with a sudden flick of its massive body, it swept across the entire shore like a giant steel whip.
"Bang!"
Jiang Han was struck by the snake's tail and flew out like a cannonball, crashing heavily into a distant rock wall.
"puff!"
He spat out a mouthful of blood.
But he didn't care about the pain at all. The moment he landed, he rolled and crawled into the narrow crack next to him.
That's where he hid and ate the Tai Sui just now!
"Boom!"
The next second, the huge snake head slammed into the cave entrance, sending rocks flying and shaking the entire cave.
Jiang Han leaned against the rock wall, panting heavily. It felt as if two of his ribs were broken, and each breath was accompanied by excruciating pain.
But the golden vertical pupils in his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
"He's not dead."
"If I'm not dead, then I've won."
At this point, the entrance to the cave had been completely blocked.
The pale, swollen face was pressed tightly against the entrance of the hole, its two enormous eyeballs darting around frantically, trying to see what was inside.
It can't get in.
But it doesn't intend to leave.
Saliva dripped from the corners of their mouths, flowing down the rock face and making a sizzling sound as it fell to the ground.
The oppressive feeling of being watched by evil spirits is enough to drive any normal person to a mental breakdown.
The chat in the live stream was already filled with despair.
【Oh no! We've been blocked at the door!】
This is like catching a turtle in a jar!
[Hurry, host! It's going to crash into the mountain and cause it to collapse!]
Where's Professor Gu? Give me some advice!
Jiang Han wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and looked at the face so close to his.
He laughed suddenly.
He laughed wildly.
"Want to eat me?"
He slowly raised his left hand, his palm facing the center of the face's brow.
The Qilin tattoo, which was originally hidden under the skin, seemed to come alive at this moment, and the red light almost shone through the body, illuminating the entire dim stone chamber in a blood red.
[Warning! The host has been locked onto by death energy!]
[Would you like to consume 1000 Exploration Points to activate 'Qilin Bloodline - Initial Stage Aura'?]
The system's cold notification sounded in my mind.
"exchange!"
Jiang Han's eyes narrowed, and his voice boomed like thunder, "Stop it for me!!!"
boom!
An invisible wave of energy erupted from Jiang Han's center in an instant.
That's not the wind.
That's momentum!
It is the ancient mythical beast Qilin, possessing unparalleled domineering power to command all demons and suppress evil spirits!
Behind Jiang Han, a huge phantom of a fire unicorn vaguely appeared in the air, roaring to the sky.
"You beast!"
Jiang Han spread his five fingers, making a Taoist "decree" gesture, as if he were a judge judging gods and demons.
Look me in the eyes!
This roar, mixed with the furious howl of a Qilin, pierced through the rock and struck deep into the soul of the Nine Netherworld Python.
Time seemed to stand still.
The Nine Netherworld Python, which had been frantically ramming against the cave entrance with a ferocious expression, suddenly froze.
The mockery and greed on that pale face vanished instantly.
Instead, there is an extreme fear that originates from the depths of one's blood!
That's the instinctive trembling of lower creatures when they see a god!
Its pupils contracted violently to the size of pinpoints, and its head, which had been firmly blocking the entrance to the hole, began to uncontrollably retract.
"Serene..."
The enormous snake's body began to tremble.
The scales rub against each other, producing a teeth-grinding vibrato.
It's scared!
The 30 million viewers in the live stream were stunned.
The monster that was just about to eat people is now trembling with its tail between its legs, like a stray dog being scolded by its owner.
Jiang Han slowly stood up and walked step by step toward the cave entrance.
With each step he took, the red glow on his body intensified.
With each step it took, the Nine Netherworld Python retreated one step.
Jiang Han walked to the cave entrance, less than half a meter away, and stared coldly at the huge snake eyes.
"Kneel down."
He uttered two words calmly.
Pfft!
The enormous snake head slammed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
It really knelt down.