Chapter 19
Qilin Tramples on Evil!
The massive head struck the ground with a dull thud.
Smoke and dust rose everywhere.
That pale, swollen face was pressed tightly against the gravel-strewn ground, not daring to lift it even slightly.
It is trembling.
The shaking was so intense that even the massive, mountain-like snake body behind it convulsed violently, its scales scraping against the ground with a teeth-grinding "crackling" sound.
That was fear.
Pure, physiological, and deep-seated fear.
Standing before it, Jiang Han felt as small as an ant.
But the red light emanating from his body was like a blood-red setting sun, completely enveloping this prehistoric behemoth.
That was the absolute crushing of the inferior by the superior predator.
"hiss……"
The Nine Netherworld Python's throat no longer emitted the chilling cry of a baby, but rather a whimpering sound similar to that of a stray dog begging for mercy.
Its vertical pupils, which were originally filled with mockery and greed, had now become blurred, leaving only Jiang Han's eyes burning with golden flames.
In the live stream, the chat exploded after a ten-second pause.
The density of the load directly crashed the server.
[Holy crap?! They've been defeated?! They've really been defeated?!]
[Am I seeing things? This is a monster that even eats sharks like they're snacks!]
[Jiang Shen is awesome! That roar practically blew my soul away!]
Is this really something a human could do? What was that red light effect?
[Special effects my foot! This is presence! This is killing intent!]
Professor Gu was slumped in his chair, clutching a nitroglycerin tablet tightly in his hand.
He stared intently at the screen, his lips trembling: "This isn't scientific...this completely defies common biological sense! How could a predator kneel before its prey? Unless..."
Unless, in its perception, Jiang Han is not prey at all.
It is a "god" that is ten thousand times more terrifying than it!
Inside the cave.
Jiang Han did not lower his guard because of the monster's submission.
The sharp pain in his chest reminded him that the tail strike had almost killed him.
"cough……"
Jiang Han coughed up a mouthful of blood, but his eyes grew even more fierce.
Instead of retreating, he took another step forward.
The military boots slammed heavily onto the bridge of the Nine Netherworld Python's nose!
"Weren't you being arrogant just now?"
Jiang Han's voice was hoarse, carrying a chillingly madness, "You want to eat me too?"
The giant beast beneath their feet trembled violently.
But it dared not move.
To make Jiang Han stand more firmly, it even lowered its head, completely exposing its most vulnerable "reverse scale" to Jiang Han's feet.
This is a gesture of complete surrender.
If Jiang Han so desired, the black gold ancient sword in his hand could pierce through its skull at any time.
[Ding! The ancient beast 'Nine Netherworld Python' (with a diluted bloodline of the Candle Dragon) has entered a state of 'absolute submission'.]
[System notification: The host's current 'Qilin Aura' can only be maintained for 30 seconds! Please make a decision as soon as possible!]
Option 1: Slay the enemy. You will gain a large amount of exploration points, but this will attract an even more terrifying being.
Option Two: Tame. Consume 5000 Exploration Points (can be purchased on credit) to forcibly establish a 'Master-Servant Spirit Contract'.
Only 30 seconds?
Jiang Han narrowed his eyes.
The power within my body is rapidly draining away, and the exhilarating feeling of being in control of everything is fading, replaced by an even more intense sense of weakness.
Kill it?
It's too cheap.
Moreover, in this godforsaken place, having an extra free thug is far more useful than having an extra corpse.
"System, extend credit."
Jiang Han coldly commanded in his mind, "Choose two."
[Ding! Credit successfully issued! 5000 exploration points deducted (current balance is negative)!]
[Master-Servant Spiritual Pact, in progress!]
hum!
Jiang Han's Qilin tattoo on his left shoulder suddenly burned, and a drop of golden-red blood seeped from his fingertip.
Without any hesitation, he bent down and pressed his blood-stained finger hard onto the black reverse scale between the eyebrows of the Nine Netherworld Python!
"Sizzle sizzle—"
It was like a branding iron being pressed onto raw meat.
A burnt smell instantly filled the air.
"hold head high--!!!"
The Nine Netherworld Python let out a shrill scream, its massive body twisting wildly as if trying to struggle.
But this struggle lasted only a moment.
The next second, a strange red line spread from its brow, instantly covering its pale face, and finally disappeared under its scales.
Its eyes have completely changed.
The original violence and cunning disappeared, replaced by an almost dull docility, and... a fanatical attachment to Jiang Han.
It's like a brainwashed believer seeing the true God.
Jiang Han withdrew his hand, his body swayed, and he almost fell over.
The pressure has ended.
That feeling of weakness washed over me like a tidal wave.
But he has to hold on.
We must never show the slightest weakness in front of this beast.
He forced himself to stay awake, stared coldly at the enormous creature before him, and patted the face of the person.
It's like filming a disobedient dog.
"From now on, put your teeth away."
Jiang Han's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable command: "If you dare to bare your teeth at me again, I'll turn you into snake soup."
The Nine Netherworld Python seemed to understand.
It cautiously raised its head, its huge tongue quickly retracting into its mouth, and even its barbed fangs tried to hide in its gums.
Then, it did something that shattered the worldview of the entire internet audience.
It brought its enormous head close to Jiang Han's hand and gently rubbed it against it.
That gesture was extremely ingratiating.
To avoid scratching Jiang Han with its hard scales, it even concealed the sharpness of its scales, only using the softest tip of its nose to touch Jiang Han's palm.
"Waaah..."
It let out a soft, whimper, and that terrifying human face forced out an extremely fawning smile.
【…】
【? ? ? 】
I'm blind! I'm absolutely blind!
[Is this the monster that ate people without spitting out bones? This is clearly my golden retriever!]
[This change of expression is faster than my ex-girlfriend's!]
[Jiang Shen: I'm not human anymore! I'm a Dragon Trainer!]
[Bureau 749: This question is beyond the scope of the curriculum. I suggest you directly analyze the streamer's profile.]
Jiang Han felt the cold touch coming from his palm.
That slippery, damp, and cold feeling is uncomfortable and even makes one instinctively want to vomit.
But he didn't dodge.
He could sense that an ancient and immense life force was resonating with his bloodline within the giant beast.
That is the power of the contract.
From this moment on, this overlord of Kunlun became his private property.
"Alright, stop rubbing against me."
Jiang Han disgustedly wiped the slime off his hands onto its face, "It smells like a corpse."
The Nine Netherworld Python froze immediately, then shrank its head back with a pitiful expression.
Jiang Han turned around and looked out into the dark cave.
Has the crisis been resolved?
No.
His intuition told him that the real danger had only just begun.
What exactly is this "more terrifying existence" mentioned in the system notification?
Just then.
The Nine Netherworld Python, which had been lying docilely on the ground, suddenly straightened its upper body.
Its scales instantly bristled, producing a series of rapid "whooshing" sounds.
Those eyes, which had just been full of flattery, were now fixed on the lake outside the cave.
Filled with vigilance, even... fear?
"What happened?"
Jiang Han frowned and instantly gripped the hilt of the knife.
"hold head high--!!!"
The Nine Netherworld Python suddenly opened its massive mouth and let out a desolate roar at the dark water.
The sound was no longer the baby's cry, nor the dog's bark.
It was a true dragon's roar!
The sound waves roared, causing the stalactites overhead to fall in a rustling sound.
It's a warning!
Something's about to come out!