Almighty Genius

Chapter 2138 - 1632: Crossing the Swamp!

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These Swamp Yuan Snakes look very similar to lizards, only with a slightly larger body size, and they attack enemies not with their tongues, but with... some unknown sticky slime.

This slime is extremely toxic, although compared to the venom of some highly venomous snakes, it's somewhat weaker... but this is merely the toxicity of the Swamp Yuan Snake's venom diluted with saliva.

The true lethality of the slime does not lie in its toxicity, but in the incredibly terrifying impact force when ejected from the mouth of the Swamp Yuan Snake... the protective True Qi of ordinary martial artists can't withstand it.

That unfortunate guy just now was one of those; his cultivation level was only mid to late Grandmaster Level, which, in this group, barely counted as an above-average expert, coupled with his Light Body Technique, making him indeed more formidable than average.

However, when the Swamp Yuan Snake's slime sprayed onto him, almost without suspense, his body was pierced as if hit by a bullet, directly creating a bloody hole...

And not just one or two Swamp Yuan Snakes attacked, but dozens moved all at once... so the outcome was somewhat predictable.

That unlucky child was thus riddled like being hit by multiple bullets, his entire body bloodied and mangled, further paralyzed by the poison carried in the slime, unable to employ his movement technique, could only helplessly fall into the swamp below.

"Hiss~~~"

Seeing such a scene, everyone present couldn't help but gasp, their bodies instinctively shivering, really feeling a sense of dread...

A Qinggong expert is absolutely someone many would hope to recruit, whether placed in Yunhai Sect or Tian Nan Sect, given very special attention, with increased resources.

But such an expert, before showcasing the wonders of Qinggong, already lost his life here... besides that tragic scream, as he fell into the swamp, not even a sound was made.

"Uncle Master, what should we do?"

Chen Liang and the others looked at this swamp land, each with rather grim expressions...

Across the swamp lies the true core of this Little Island, even some keen-eyed experts can see precious herbs growing at the forest edge on the opposite side, seemingly spotting the shadows of Semi-Spiritual Medicine.

Yet, despite there being so many people, they can only watch helplessly, completely unable to cross this gorge-like chasm... this mood, for anyone, would likely be unacceptable.

Everyone's mood is very gloomy, and looking at the dense Swamp Yuan Snakes in the swamp, they can't help but feel a bit frightened... not knowing what to do next.

"Trying to cross here is virtually impossible... better think of another way! If that doesn't work, we'll have to wander around the perimeter... we discovered a Purple-whiskered Candle Dragon earlier, possibly there are other Spiritual Medicines growing!"

Qin Fang shrugged and said.

The words are quite sensible, not shooting aimlessly... also considering they're probably the best solution currently.

Forcing a breakthrough has virtually zero success rate, the swamp can't be passed, and those Swamp Yuan Snakes are not to be messed with, with fewer than thirty people left between the two camps, don't expect to get through this swamp.

Moreover, Qin Fang kept a thought to himself...

He vaguely feels that deep in the core of the Little Island, very dangerous creatures, even Spiritual Beasts, are hidden... with these people charging in now, it would basically just be feeding those dangerous creatures...

"Retreat..."

Upon hearing Qin Fang's suggestion, Chen Liang and the others pondered slightly, then deeply eyed the people of Yunhai Sect in the distance, immediately waved his arm, leading his side to retreat... though unable to enter the core area of the Little Island, the perimeter also has many good things, they certainly can't afford to delay.

Although there was a conflict before, this time, everyone cooperated, leaving to continue searching for precious herbs and spiritual materials...

"Let's retreat too!"

Seeing Tian Nan Sect quickly retreating, Song Zhiwei and others of Yunhai Sect also were silent for a moment, then immediately led their people away, unwilling to waste time on things nearly impossible to achieve, which would only let Tian Nan Sect take more advantage.

Hence, Fatty Song Zhiwei was very decisive, immediately leading his people to withdraw... the swamp land seemed to return to tranquility, those Swamp Yuan Snakes also slowly retracting back into the swamp, everything returned to its previous state.

However, when everything calmed down, a figure emerged from the woods, appearing at the edge of the swamp. It was none other than Qin Fang.

"With such an opportunity in front of me, wouldn't it be a waste not to venture in?"

Looking at the perilous marshland ahead, Qin Fang muttered calmly.

Then, Qin Fang's figure expanded, transforming into a streak of black light, beginning to traverse the swamp where it's almost impossible to find a foothold...

Rustle rustle rustle~~

Seemingly sensing the presence of a living person, the Swamp Yuan Snakes, which had just retreated not long ago, poked their heads out. The swamp suddenly filled with a dense crowd of small heads, all intensely watching Qin Fang crossing in mid-air.

"Hmph..."

However, Qin Fang was unfazed, with True Qi violently vibrating on him, and he let out a cold snort through his breath... The sound was not loud, but quite clear.

Gua~~ gua~~

Yet, unbelievably, the fierce Swamp Yuan Snakes seemed to have suffered a heavy blow, and after a bizarre cry, they retracted their heads back into the swamp.

Almost in the blink of an eye, the area where Qin Fang appeared no longer showed a trace of Swamp Yuan Snakes...

Furthermore, as Qin Fang's body moved forward, the Swamp Yuan Snakes retreated one after another. The expected spray of mucus did not appear, and Qin Fang even borrowed a bit of strength from a Swamp Yuan Snake's head that retreated slower; the snake dared not retaliate excessively. Instead, when touched by Qin Fang, its head seemed to explode, bursting open with a bang...

Borrowing strength like this two or three times, Qin Fang's True Qi became quite turbid...

Nevertheless, Qin Fang successfully crossed this perilous patch of swamp, while the Swamp Yuan Snakes regarded him with almost fearful eyes as he elegantly entered the central area of the island.

Of course, Qin Fang also casually collected a Four-leafed Return-to-Origin Grass in his bag.

"No real danger… Lucky!"

Having safely crossed the swamp, Qin Fang exhaled deeply, feeling much more relaxed.

Truth be told, he had thoroughly prepared for his safety... fearing that his True Qi imbued with Dragon Might might not subdue the Swamp Yuan Snakes.

Therefore, Qin Fang specially prepared the python skin of the Xuan Shui Python. In a critical moment, Qin Fang could only discard the python skin for escape… He had the Puppet, the Profound Ice Silkworm Armor, and Qin Fang's own extraordinary strength to ensure safety. If necessary, Qin Fang even considered bringing out the Little Dragon for an emergency bailout!

Now it seems Qin Fang's preparations were meticulous, although it was a bit overly cautious...

The dread of the Dragon Clan is far beyond Qin Fang's current comprehension; nearly all creatures are suppressed by the True Dragon Qi, and the Swamp Yuan Snakes, extinct for unknown years outside, are likewise.

Swamp Yuan Snakes can target any creatures trying to cross the swamp, but in the presence of Dragon Might, they behave like encountering a nemesis, having no choice but to flee in panic.

This swamp, to a true expert with light skills, poses little threat from the mud pools. The true danger lies in the highly aggressive Swamp Yuan Snakes... Once marked by these snakes, with their attack power, it's a one-way street for experts below Great Grandmaster Level.

Great Grandmaster-level protective Gang Qi is incredibly strong, capable of deflecting bullets; although the sprayed mucus is extremely powerful, it's still somewhat weaker... And Great Grandmaster experts have reaction and counterattack capabilities far superior to normal people, making the crossing very easy.

However, without protective Gang Qi, crossing this patch of swamp would be unimaginably daunting... Qin Fang may not claim to be the only one below Great Grandmaster Level capable of crossing, but the number is indeed scarce.

"I wonder what type of experts the Ando family will send this time..."

Knowing this point, Qin Fang couldn't help thinking about those little devils.

Calculating by time, even if the Ando family ninjas haven't yet landed on the island, they may have already realized they've fallen into Qin Fang's scheme... Perhaps, they might have entered the island, proceeding towards its depths.

This is a very formidable ninja family; its overall strength may not surpass the Iga School by much but certainly won't differ significantly... Qin Fang mused that there should be Great Grandmaster-level experts in their family; otherwise, they wouldn't dare target the Red-robed Priest of the Way of the God Doctrine, Miyamoto Musashi!

However, Great Grandmaster-level experts aren't that common. If a ninja family can produce one, it's already a stroke of luck; expecting several would be sheer fantasy... Therefore, Qin Fang suspected the opponent might send Grandmaster-level experts at most… Just how many such experts they might send is hard to predict! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)