Chapter 1245: How Is It Different?

"My life is over!" Qiao Heng despaired.

Just then, a voice came from nearby: "What are you looking at?"

The relentless sword suddenly paused. The Dark Elf in the shadows turned around and retorted, "And what if I am?"

After saying this, he was stunned. He wasn't usually a talkative person, so why was he distracted at such a critical moment?

Qiao Heng finally found a chance to breathe and quickly distanced himself from the elf.

At this moment, princes and princesses from other races also noticed the situation and cursed angrily, "Duan Tiande, look at the time! Not only are you not helping, but you're also getting in the way?"

The Dark Elf saw that Qiao Heng had already moved far away and was on guard, realizing he couldn't assassinate him today. Also having incurred everyone's wrath, he shrugged and chuckled, "I was just testing Brother Qiao's cultivation. No ill intentions, haha."

Everyone rolled their eyes. It was common knowledge that Elves and Dark Elves had a deep-seated enmity, fighting to the death every time they met. How could anyone believe him?

However, with a great enemy before them, since he had offered a way out, no one wanted to push him too hard.

Even Qiao Heng merely frowned, with no intention of fighting him.

Instead, he looked curiously in Zu'an's direction. The "What are you looking at?" had come from Zu'an. Although it was unclear why Duan Tiande had stopped to respond, it was true that, in a way, Zu'an had saved him.

He smiled and cupped his hands in Zu'an's direction, "Many thanks, brother!"

Zu'an nodded in acknowledgment, too lazy to get involved in their tangled affairs.

Just then, Yan Xuehen exclaimed, "What kind of ability was that just now? It looked a bit like the Dragon Race's Word of Power skill."

As a Grandmaster, she certainly didn't believe the Dark Elf stopping to respond was a coincidence. It was as if he had been compelled by some inexplicable rule.

"It's something like a Word of Power," Zu'an wasn't sure how to explain the keyboard's ability.

Yan Xuehen gave him a deep look. "We've traveled together for so long, and we're discovering more and more of your trump cards. Aren't you afraid we'll be prepared when we try to kill you in the future?"

Zu'an was startled. "You still want to kill me?"

Yun Jianyue, standing nearby, put a hand on his shoulder. "Ice Woman, don't talk nonsense. How could I kill my dear brother?"

"Hussy!" Yan Xuehen was annoyed to see her interact so intimately and naturally with Zu'an.

Yu Yanluo stepped in to mediate, saying, "Let's take this opportunity to move ahead."

Meanwhile, Qiao Heng was assisting Jin Shi and Kong Nanjin, Shi Ling was helping Xiong Da and Xiong Er, and Duan Tiande went to aid Princess Soren and Silver Shark Prince.

They were all outstanding young talents from their respective clans, carrying various precious magical artifacts gifted by their elders. Although individually not as strong as the giant beasts, together they quickly gained the upper hand.

Especially by the giant crocodile, a black light suddenly appeared from the crowd and attached itself to the crocodile's wound. The crocodile wailed and thrashed violently, trying to shake off its attacker.

However, no matter how terrifying its movements, it couldn't dislodge the black light from its body.

It was then that everyone noticed the black light was a thin, gaunt middle-aged man.

Subsequently, the giant crocodile's body visibly shriveled, while the gaunt middle-aged man's body gradually filled out, and his face even began to look younger.

"Blood Clan!" Zu'an's eyes widened. He still remembered the fear of being dominated by Master Mosquito; these creatures truly caused physical discomfort.

However, this individual's method seemed different from Master Mosquito's. As Zu'an was wondering, someone recognized him: "It's Ma Huang of the Blood Clan!"

Hearing that name, a group of people quickly backed away. Even Silver Shark Prince retreated rapidly; he had many wounds himself and didn't want this guy to seize the opportunity to drain his vital essence.

"Ma Huang, leech?" Zu'an murmured to himself. These Blood Clan members certainly had a variety of tricks.

At this point, others began to run towards Zu'an's group because the swamp area in front of them was wide and hadn't been affected by the battle, making it suitable for crossing.

Zu'an, however, frowned slightly. "Something's not right. There's something under the swamp!"

As soon as he spoke, a massive pillar, so thick that several men could not encircle it, suddenly rose from the water and struck the people on the surface.

*Smack!*

With a crisp sound, many people were sent flying back, spitting blood. Some with weaker cultivation were even turned into a mist of blood.

Immediately after, two large "lanterns" rose from the water, sending an inexplicable chill through everyone.

It took a moment for everyone to see clearly: these were not lanterns at all, but the eyes of a massive snake.

"How can there be such a huge snake!"

A group of people turned pale. This wasn't just a snake; it was practically a dragon!

The others despaired. Even the young masters and ladies from the noble families frowned deeply. The three fierce beasts had already been difficult to handle, and now there was another one, whose aura seemed even more terrifying...

The only fortunate thing was that the giant crocodile was nearly finished. Then, everyone could work together to deal with this giant python; otherwise, no one would be able to pass.

At this point, Yun Jianyue frowned. "Let's go ahead. There's nothing more to see here."

Although she was injured, she was a Grandmaster after all, and naturally fearless of the fierce beast before her.

"Alright!" Zu'an also felt they had lingered too long and should first go see what was on the other side.

Just as he was about to act, Yu Yanluo stopped him. "Wait."

Then, under their puzzled gazes, she gracefully walked to the water's edge and looked at the giant snake.

"Be careful!" Because Zu'an had just saved him, Qiao Heng subconsciously felt closer to the people around Zu'an. Seeing this, he instinctively warned her.

Many others shared his concern, though for them it was because of Yu Yanluo's beauty. Although she wore a veil, her graceful figure and picturesque features revealed to anyone not blind that she was a peerless beauty.

Looking at her willow-like slender waist, they feared the giant python wouldn't even find her enough for a mouthful.

What a waste of a natural treasure.

At this moment, the giant python, seeing a tiny creature dare to stand before it, revealed its fierce glare. Its upper body rose straight up, its forked tongue flicking in and out. Just as it was about to launch a fatal attack, it suddenly froze, then tilted its head, examining the woman before it.

Previously ferocious, its expression now looked somewhat... bewildered?

At this point, Yu Yanluo walked back and smiled at the others. "Alright, it's letting us pass."

Some nearby demon experts scoffed upon hearing her words, thinking, "Has this woman been scared senseless? The snake is letting you pass?"

"Do you think it's your subordinate?"

It was then that Zu'an and the others realized: Yu Yanluo was the Snake Clan leader, with ancient Medusa blood flowing through her veins. In a sense, she was kin to this giant python.

The group couldn't help but laugh, surprised it was resolved so easily.

Just then, the giant python suddenly slammed its tail onto the water, causing the entire swamp surface to part, forming a channel several meters wide in the middle.

"Thank you!" Yu Yanluo smiled and nodded at the giant python, then led her group straight into the channel.

The remaining people's eyes nearly popped out. What the hell was going on?

Even the aristocratic demon youths were depressed. "We're fighting for our lives over here, and you just get to walk straight through?"

Some of the demon experts near Zu'an's group's eyes darted about, wondering if this giant python was easy to talk to.

Recalling Yu Yanluo's actions, a bolder individual also ran to the shore and met the giant python's gaze.

The giant python was a bit bewildered, unsure what this person was trying to do.

Seeing that the giant python indeed didn't attack him, the demon was overjoyed. It really worked!

Then, imitating Yu Yanluo, he tried hard to force out what he thought was a good smile: "Thank you!"

He then eagerly tried to follow Zu'an and his group.

The giant python, however, flew into a rage and promptly swatted him away with its tail.

Others who were about to follow suit immediately stopped. "How can this guy discriminate?"

"Is it just because she's pretty?"

"Turns out it's a lecherous snake!"