Its movements grew faster and faster. The old skin was like a tattered rag, sliding further and further back with every writhe of its body.
The sound of scales scraping against the cave walls was exceptionally clear in the silent cavern.
Not long after.
The snakeskin was shed.
A much larger snake body emerged from within.
This snake was none other than Hu Qi, who had just finished shedding his skin.
He sensed the changes within his body.
At this moment.
Along his spine, near his abdomen.
A slender, greyish-black thread had appeared.
Noticing this.
A surprisingly human-like expression of astonishment appeared on Hu Qi’s serpentine face.
’This must be the so-called Demon Power...’
According to the information from the Taichu Demon Refining Talisman, Hu Qi was not completely ignorant of this world.
Demon Power was a special type of energy that various demons stored within their bodies.
It was similar to a Cultivator’s Magical Power.
It could be used to enhance the physical attributes of the Demon Race.
It allowed them to possess strength, speed, and endurance that surpassed ordinary creatures.
They could also use it to cast all sorts of Magic.
Only by condensing Demon Power could a creature be considered to have entered the ranks of Spirit Monsters.
For an ordinary creature to take this step, it would take at least a decade.
Aptitude was one factor.
But more importantly...
...ordinary creatures had lower intelligence than humans.
The most crucial thing for them was awakening their intelligence.
Only with sufficient wisdom would they consciously practice Breathing the Earth’s and Heaven’s Spiritual Energy.
Furthermore, their bestial nature made it impossible for other creatures to settle down for the extended periods required for breathing exercises and Cultivation.
It was like asking a slacker to study.
He knows that studying hard will raise his grades, but he just can’t focus.
They usually work by fits and starts.
This was why ordinary creatures needed to accumulate power over a long period before Demon Power could form within their bodies.
Of course.
There were some lucky little ones who could hasten the process by consuming Treasures of Heaven and Earth.
Or some descendants of Great Demons with powerful lineage could condense Demon Power directly.
In truth.
Hu Qi’s Taiyu Serpent Bloodline was even more formidable than those of the so-called descendants of Great Demons.
Logically, he should have been able to cross this step long ago and directly condense Demon Power.
But in reality, that hadn’t happened.
He had a hunch.
Although the Taiyu Serpent Bloodline was latent within his body, this physical form was too weak.
It had not yet been fully awakened.
Once his strength grew to a certain threshold, the terrifying power of the Taiyu Serpent would likely reveal itself.
Afterwards.
Hu Qi briefly inspected his own body.
It had changed quite a bit.
The biggest difference was his length, which had reached about ten meters.
Ten meters was roughly equivalent to a three-story building.
His serpentine body had grown thicker, reaching nearly half a meter in diameter.
And the color of his originally ink-black scales had grown even deeper.
Furthermore, a small white dot had appeared at the very center of each scale.
At a glance, they looked like countless tiny white eyes.
It was an extremely bizarre sight.
He recalled the vision he had seen of the Taiyu Serpent.
Its body seemed to be a deathly pale white.
The appearance of white dots on his scales now meant that the Taiyu Serpent Bloodline within him had begun to grow thanks to this shedding.
As time passed and his own strength increased...
...it would gradually replace the ordinary snake bloodline in his body.
He moved slightly.
His body brushed against the surrounding cave walls, making a soft sound.
The cave, which had once seemed spacious...
...now felt cramped and constricting after his growth spurt.
’Looks like I need to find a new place, or maybe leave here and see the outside world.’
Just as this thought occurred to Hu Qi.
A red shadow shot out of the water nearby.
It was the small male snake named Ah Hong.
Of course, "small" was only in comparison to Hu Qi.
In reality, Ah Hong’s body had already reached over two meters long.
In truth, he wasn’t small at all.
At this moment, after seeing Hu Qi.
His body trembled slightly.
The oppressive aura emanating from Hu Qi was so strong he could barely keep himself steady.
After he came to his senses.
A flash of panic appeared in his serpentine eyes.
He continuously waved his tail, urgently pointing towards the water. His movements were frantic and rushed, as if he were desperately trying to convey something.
Seeing Hu Qi didn’t react, he seemed frantic with worry and even tried to bite Hu Qi to drag him outside.
But just as he got close, he stopped abruptly and shrank back in fear.
Hu Qi’s gaze fell on Ah Hong, and he saw that on his once-vibrant red scales...
...shocking trickles of dark red blood snaked their way down. He was clearly injured.
And since Ah Huang had not returned with Ah Hong...
Hu Qi understood. Barring any surprises, his "little sister" Ah Huang had probably met with disaster.
HISSSSS...
A low, long hiss escaped Hu Qi’s mouth.
Then, with a blur of motion, he shot forward.
At this moment, beside a rock near the mountain stream.
A python, golden all over and about two meters long, was locked in a struggle with a Bai Touying.
No.
To be more precise.
The Bai Touying was toying with the Yellow Python.
Its sharp talons were like a pair of iron hooks, gripping the Yellow Python’s midsection tightly.
The Yellow Python thrashed desperately, its thick body coiling like a spring as it tried to wrap itself around the Bai Touying.
But the Bai Touying, with its agile movements, cleverly evaded each attempt.
It beat its wings, its talons tearing relentlessly while its beak stabbed like a sharp awl toward the Yellow Python’s eyes and head.
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