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BOOM!

Su Xuan and the Fire Spirit Sword merged, transforming into a streak of firelight as they rushed toward the great white snake!

The great white snake's enormous eyes, which seemed sentient, locked onto Su Xuan's figure, revealing a trace of apprehension for the first time.

Although Su Xuan was small, the aura he emanated seemed even more domineering than the snake's.

CLANG!

The great white snake dared not swallow Su Xuan while he wielded the Fire Spirit Sword, so it swung its long tail at him with immense force. Su Xuan immediately slashed back with his sword, eliciting a sound like clashing metal as sparks flew everywhere.

THUD!

After Su Xuan landed, he slid back a few steps.

Meanwhile, the great white snake's long tail trembled and also slid back, carving a deep groove into the ground.

"He actually forced it back with pure physical strength!"

Overwhelmed with shock, Wu Ba couldn't help but take a couple of steps forward, wanting to get a clearer view of the battle that had just begun.

He had long known that Su Xuan's physical strength was formidable, having been sent flying by a single slap from him before. He just never imagined it would be *this* formidable. If Su Xuan had slapped him like that, he would have been either killed or permanently crippled! In other words, Su Xuan was just toying with him that night! If he had been serious, he could have killed him in a heartbeat!

From the hidden foliage, another pair of eyes watched Su Xuan. The observer exclaimed in admiration before murmuring, "He's so strong! The white snake has a metal attribute, so your fire sword can counter it. However, the flame isn't potent enough, unless..."

"Cousin, be careful!"

At that moment, Ji Sisi also ran over to cheer Su Xuan on.

Min Chun had also arrived. She watched Su Xuan intently without blinking, afraid of missing anything.

It wasn't just them. Other Trialists lurking nearby had been drawn by the commotion and were also stealthily watching the battle. Since most of them had been robbed by Su Xuan before, they didn't want him to win. In fact, they hoped the great white snake would swallow him whole to sate their bitter resentment!

The fighting spirit within Su Xuan surged!

He hadn't revealed his Longevity Realm cultivation. Otherwise, he was certain that his last sword strike would have sliced off half the snake's tail!

Su Xuan flicked his Fire Spirit Sword and charged out once again!

FWOOSH!

The great white snake suddenly opened its mouth and sprayed a cloud of green mist at Su Xuan!

Although it hadn't been wounded, it still felt sharp pain radiating from its tail, so it no longer dared to engage Su Xuan directly.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Seeing this, Su Xuan whirled the Fire Spirit Sword like a pinwheel of fire. The resulting gust of wind dispersed the oncoming poisonous mist!

Not only that, but he also pulled out some antidote pills and Spirit Grass, tossing them into his mouth. He had no shortage of such items, having looted so many that he had more than he could ever want! He didn't mind if this turned into a battle of attrition. After all, his supplies were practically endless!

The next second, Su Xuan rushed in front of the great white snake, switched to a two-handed grip on his sword, and slashed fiercely at its belly!

SCHLICK!

A vertical, fiery gash appeared on the great white snake's belly!

The great white snake let out a strange, agonizing cry. It quickly rolled over on the ground, barely managing to extinguish the flames on its stomach, but a pitch-black scar remained!

Thoroughly enraged, the great white snake threw its head back. A pair of thin wings bizarrely sprouted from its back. With a flap of its wings, its massive body rose abruptly from the ground. Then, it folded its wings and plummeted, crashing down viciously toward Su Xuan!

Su Xuan's eyes instantly lit up. Whoa, look at that! This thing can fly! It would be so majestic to have it as a mount!

Su Xuan quickly sidestepped, dodging the deadly impact. At the same time, he put away the Fire Spirit Sword, which wasn't having a significant effect, and pulled out the Ruyi Staff.

This wasn't just to switch to a stronger weapon; he also didn't want to damage the snake's skin. After all, what's the fun in riding it if its looks are ruined?

DONG!

Su Xuan stomped hard, sending a powerful shockwave rippling out from his feet. He launched himself into the air, soaring toward the great white snake's back.

The great white snake would never let Su Xuan land on its back. It twisted its head and opened its gaping, bloody maw to swallow him whole. You're not using that fire sword anymore, so why should I be afraid of a mere stick?

CLANG!

Su Xuan smashed the staff right into the great white snake's mouth!

The great white snake never expected the staff in Su Xuan's hand to be even more powerful than the Fire Spirit Sword. The impact knocked its head to the side, making it see stars. Its movements grew sluggish, as if it had been dazed by the blow.

THUMP! THUMP! THUMP!

Seizing the opportunity, Su Xuan ran along the snake's back toward its head. He then raised the Ruyi Staff high and brought it smashing down with immense force!

DONG!

The great white snake, still dazed, had its head slammed violently into the ground, sending dirt flying everywhere!

DONG! DONG! DONG!

Su Xuan continued to hammer away. The great white snake's gaze began to lose focus as it started to lose consciousness.

Everyone watching the battle was left dumbfounded by the scene!

No one expected Su Xuan to be so formidable! He hadn't used any spiritual arts, relying solely on his movement techniques and raw strength to completely suppress the great white snake!

This was especially true for the Trialists. They had now truly witnessed Su Xuan's power and immediately made a vow to themselves: if Su Xuan ever tried to rob them again, they wouldn't run or resist. They would simply give him whatever he wanted.

Some even started to envy Zhu Hongyun and Wu Ba, wishing they could become Su Xuan's underlings!

"Give me back my young master!"

Just as the great white snake was rendered helpless, Wu Ba charged forward recklessly, slamming himself hard into the snake's belly. Zhu Hongyun had been swallowed alive earlier, and Wu Ba had no idea if he was still alive!

His charge had little effect; he didn't even know where Zhu Hongyun was inside the snake's vast belly. He had no choice but to turn to Su Xuan for help again, hoping Su Xuan would smash the snake's stomach.

"Stop."

Just then, a figure suddenly flew out, landing behind Su Xuan and reaching out to pat his shoulder.

Without even looking, Su Xuan twisted his wrist and swung the Ruyi Staff behind him.

CLANG!

A metallic clang rang out. The figure had actually caught Su Xuan's Ruyi Staff with his bare hands.

"Need something?"

Only then did Su Xuan turn to look at the man.

"I am Cai Wei, a protector of the Yu Xian Sect," the man introduced himself. "Young Master, perhaps you could spare it?"

As he spoke, he moved his hand behind his back, his fingers trembling slightly. This was the same man who had been chatting with Su Pei on the ridge of the main hall's roof earlier.

"You raised it?" Su Xuan asked.

"You could say that," the man replied with a warm smile. "Would you be willing to give me some face, Young Master?"

Su Xuan shrugged. "It swallowed my friend."

"That can be arranged."

Protector Cai flew to the great white snake's head. He patted its face tenderly and whispered a few words to it.

The great white snake had been desperately hoping for a rescuer; it was terrified of the ruthless young man. Its body writhed, it opened its mouth, and with a gurgle, it spat something out.

The object was covered in mucus and curled into a ball.

Wu Ba immediately burst into tears, wailing, "Young Master!"