Facing the sudden attack from the giant python, Lin Feng felt a shock of surprise, but he did not panic. With a swift leap backward, he dodged the python's fatal bite. The python bit into empty air, its massive body thrashing across the surface of the lake and kicking up huge splashes of water.
Knowing he could not give the python a moment to recover, Lin Feng circulated the Tianyuan Chaos Formula he had just comprehended, and the power within him surged like a torrent. Hand seals flying, he condensed a wisp of Chaos Power in his palm, transforming it into a glowing sword of light.
Grasping the glowing sword, Lin Feng flashed forward and took the initiative to attack the python. Seeing Lin Feng dare to strike first, a flash of disdain crossed the serpent's eyes as it swept its massive tail horizontally. Judging the timing precisely, Lin Feng leaped off a nearby rock for leverage to dodge the tail's attack, thrusting his glowing sword directly at the python's vulnerable underbelly.
Sensing the danger, the python twisted its body with agility, and the glowing sword brushed past its scales, leaving behind only a faint scratch. Stinging with pain and growing even more furious, the python opened its jaws and spewed a stream of deep blue venom toward Lin Feng.
Lin Feng hastily sidestepped and dodged; the venom splashed onto the rocks, instantly dissolving them into large, deep pits. Realizing that fighting the python head-on was unwise, he began to maneuver around the lake, circling the beast as he searched for its weaknesses.
The python pursued him relentlessly, its gigantic body moving with unusual agility within the confined space. As he ran, Lin Feng racked his brain for a countermeasure, suddenly noticing that every time the python turned around, its movements slowed down just a fraction.
An idea formed in Lin Feng's mind, and he deliberately sprinted toward a narrow passage. The python chased after him without a moment's hesitation. The exact instant the python turned, Lin Feng halted abruptly, channeled his entire strength into the glowing sword, and drove it fiercely into the python's vital spot.
This time, the glowing sword successfully pierced the python's body. The serpent emitted a painful hiss and thrashed wildly, trying to fling Lin Feng off. Gripping the glowing sword tightly, Lin Feng activated the Tianyuan Chaos Formula, sending the Chaos Power flooding through the blade and directly into the python's body.
The python's struggles gradually weakened until it finally collapsed onto the ground, utterly still. Lin Feng breathed a sigh of relief, only then feeling how close he was to total exhaustion. Yet he knew enemies were waiting for him outside; he could not stop.
Lin Feng swam toward the small island at the center of the lake. Landing on the shore, he approached the strange tree. The fruit upon its branches exuded an enticing fragrance, seemingly possessed of magical properties. Without a second thought, Lin Feng picked a fruit and ate it.
The fruit melted instantly upon his tongue, turning into a warm current that flowed through his body. Lin Feng felt his previously depleted energy instantly replenished, and his strength seemed to have improved as well.
Just as Lin Feng prepared to leave the island, the sounds of destruction echoing from outside the ruins grew increasingly violent. Lin Feng knew the seal of the ruins was about to be broken.
As he was about to leave the island, he abruptly noticed the lake water beginning to boil. Countless tiny, deep-blue fish surged from the lakebed, swarming toward him in a dense mass. Though these small fish looked insignificant, every single one of them contained formidable power.
Lin Feng was plunged into dire straits once more, knowing he could not simply sit and wait for death. Enduring his fatigue, he operated the Tianyuan Chaos Formula, preparing to meet this new round of challenges. The Chaos Power formed a protective barrier over his skin, blocking the charging fish on the outside.
Yet the fish were vast in number, crashing against the shield wave after wave. Lin Feng could feel the barrier constantly trembling, on the verge of shattering at any second. At this critical juncture, Lin Feng concentrated every ounce of his mental focus, driving the Tianyuan Chaos Formula to its absolute limit.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Lin Feng's mind; he realized his comprehension of the Tianyuan Chaos Formula had deepened by another layer. Along with this breakthrough, the Chaos Power within him grew much more refined, and his defensive shield became significantly sturdier.
Those small fish slammed against the barrier and bounced off in all directions. Seizing this opportunity, Lin Feng unleashed his movement technique and sprinted toward the exit of the ruins. When he reached the exit, he saw a group of figures in black robes wielding various magical treasures, frantically destroying the seal of the ruins...