Everyone's footsteps came to an instant halt. They exchanged glances, reading mutual vigilance and fighting spirit in each other's eyes. Lin Xiu tightened his grip on the Astral Dawn Sword, its blade vibrating slightly as if responding to its master's determination.
The roaring sound drew closer and closer as a massive Nine-Headed Snake burst forth from the dense jungle. Each of its heads was as large as a round table, its scales gleaming with a gloomy green light, and venom constantly dripped from its fangs, sizzling as it corroded the ground.
Bai Zhi took the initiative, waving the Scepter of Fate and Order. The gem at the top of the scepter flared brilliantly, shouting, "Holy Radiance Destiny Eternal Judgment!" Golden light rained down like sharp blades, shooting toward the Nine-Headed Snake. Wherever the light reached, scales hissed and burned. Several of the Nine-Headed Snake's heads roared in pain and fury, spewing toxic mist at the group.
Chapter 149