Chapter 87

In the midst of cherry blossoms dancing in the wind, Misaki opened the old diary and read the words of promise written there.

From a distance, it didn't seem too alarming, but up close, the sheer size of the creature was undoubtedly terrifying. However, Lu Buqi, who had even seen a chi, remained calm. As the coiling python was still chasing the man with the stick, he leaped onto the snake's back like a swift monkey, and his left hand, holding the Yu Chang sword, stabbed at the body covered in dark patterns.

The sharpness of the Yu Chang sword was evident at that moment. The blade only paused slightly before plunging in, and as blood spurted out, the coiling python let out a long, mournful cry. The snake's head, which had been about to attack, suddenly halted, and its body trembled and coiled. Its massive tail swept through several tree trunks, breaking them with a force that seemed to clear the area, making it difficult for the enemy to hide.

However, Lu Buqi, who was not greedy for quick success, was well-prepared. He parried the snake's tail with a reverse slash, and under the immense force, his body spun like a top and fell to one side.

At this moment, the quality of the weapons was evident. The decapitating saber could only leave a white mark on the snake's tail, and the blade immediately curled. As the coiling python turned its head and opened its terrifyingly large mouth to swallow Lu Buqi, Long Buli and Bu Hui, like two red and green butterflies, flew over to the snake's neck, their voices ringing out.

The twin-bladed daggers and the three-pronged spear glinted with a cold light, and in a flurry of movement, several scales were knocked off, and a trail of blood followed. When the coiling python suddenly sank its body and its massive tail swept over again, the two women had already struck each other's palms and flown apart, their movements fluid and well-coordinated.

"Who are those three? They're so fierce!" An eagle guard, his face tinged with sorrow as he dragged his companion's body to the side, watched the battle with shock.

Beside him, another eagle guard with a longbow slowly lowered it and muttered, "I don't know... They're not from our Eagle Guard camp."

The coiling python, now frequently injured, was undoubtedly in a state of rage. Its long tongue flicked out, and its massive body writhed. Its long tail, like a whip, smashed and uprooted trees, seemingly trying to clear a wide field of vision to leave no place for the enemy to hide.

Lu Buqi, who had just escaped danger, saw the astonished expression of the man with the stick and nodded slightly before leaping up again. He left a message: "Attacking its head is useless; aim for its slender and fragile neck, and break its spine!"

As the saying goes, "Strike the snake at its vital point," though some say "strike the snake at its three-inch point." Despite the different sayings, the common point is to strike the snake at its most vulnerable spot, not necessarily at a specific distance of seven or three inches.

The "seven-inch" point refers to the snake's abdomen, where the heart is located. However, for such a massive python, with its thick skin and flesh, injuring the heart in the abdomen is undoubtedly very difficult. The "three-inch" point, on the other hand, refers to the snake's spine, which is much more delicate than the abdomen. Injuring it is more likely, but it is also closer to the snake's head, making it more dangerous.

This theory applies to battles with any creature, including humans. When a creature's spine is severely injured, the spinal cord, which is protected by the spine, is also damaged, blocking the communication between the central nervous system and the rest of the body. The closer the injury is to the head, the greater the impact.

Snakes, in particular, are especially vulnerable in this regard. Attacking its tail has no effect on its life, as the tail is essentially a weapon for snakes.

Theory is one thing, but putting it into practice requires great courage and wisdom. Lu Buqi, who appeared in the coiling python's line of sight, naturally became the target of its attack again. The massive mouth, carrying a foul wind, put immense pressure on Lu Buqi.

However, the agility brought by the Five Animal Imitation Fist, particularly the ape, crane, and deer styles, was evident at this moment. Rolling, leaping, and hiding, he evaded the coiling python's attacks several times.

While Lu Buqi drew the coiling python's attention, Long Buli and Bu Hui did not idle. As they moved in and out, they again knocked off several scales from the coiling python's neck, leaving small blood holes. If a professional snake killer were present, they would recognize that the two women were attacking the correct "three-inch" point.

Meanwhile, the man with the stick, though injured, did not retreat. He swung his iron staff fiercely at the coiling python's head. It wasn't that Lu Buqi's advice was ineffective; he just didn't want to accidentally injure the two beautiful women.

After several rounds, the coiling python's injuries increased, but so did the bruises and cuts on Lu Buqi and the man with the stick. At this moment, Lu Puxin arrived, his long spear aimed at the coiling python's massive belly, clearly an experienced hunter.

With a "pu" sound, the spear pierced three inches deep but could not go further. This depth was merely a tickle for the coiling python. However, its counterattack was too much for Lu Puxin, and he almost got entangled under its body.

If Lu Buqi had not thrown a rope in time to pull Lu Puxin back, he would have been strangled to death. After all, the coiling python's most terrifying attack is its constriction, which can crush even the strongest bones, let alone a human.

Each of the five fighters, whether Lu Buqi, Lu Puxin, or the man with the stick, displayed combat abilities that were not inferior to a sixth-stage spirit beast. However, even with five people attacking the coiling python, they could only barely hold their ground, adding only minor wounds.

Each attack and roar from the coiling python forced two or three people to retreat in disarray, stretching the battlefield. The originally dense forest on the hillside had become an open space, and the safety of the fighters depended on mutual support.

This was the power of a seventh-stage spirit beast, especially a snake, which could be a headache even for a fourth or fifth-level Blood Boil expert!

Of course, the most relaxed were Long Buli and Bu Hui. With Bu Hui, the hidden chi beast, the coiling python's attacks were not enough to threaten them. The most effective attacks also came from the two women, who had significantly thinned the coiling python's neck.

The battle lasted for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, but it ended with the coiling python sensing danger and fleeing without a trace.

A seventh-stage spirit beast might be manageable for a first-stage Blood Boil expert, but killing it was impossible. If it wanted to escape, no one could stop it, unless Bu Hui unleashed her power, which would change the outcome.

However, Lu Buqi had given a strict order: unless their safety was threatened, they were not to reveal their true strength. Bu Hui, who clearly understood her position, obeyed absolutely.

"Brave warrior, two heroic women, I am Lu Shaohui. Thank you for your rescue!" The man with the stick was drenched in sweat but did not neglect his manners.

Lu Puxin, who was straightening his long spear, said loudly, "Shaohui, don't be so formal. Saving a life is saving a life, no need for such formalities..."

Pausing, Lu Puxin looked deeply at Lu Buqi, "Little Brother Buqi, I owe you a great debt. If it weren't for you, I would have been in the snake's belly by now."

Lu Buqi smiled and shook his head, "No problem. Since we fought together, I wouldn't just stand by and let you get hurt..."

"Brother Puxin, do you know these people?" Lu Shaohui was somewhat embarrassed by Lu Puxin's quick exposure of his thoughts.

Lu Puxin smiled confidently, "Of course. I was planning to introduce these three young talents to the old man. Buqi, Buli, and Bu Hui... I haven't forgotten your names, have I?"

Lu Buqi shook his head again, "No..."

"Tsk tsk..." Lu Puxin looked at Bu Hui and Long Buli, "I never thought that Buli and Bu Hui would have such strength. I wonder what kind of person could raise such extraordinary children."

"They are siblings?" Lu Shaohui was quite surprised, "That's truly astonishing... When Buqi rushed out, I was only a bit surprised, but when the two sisters rushed out, I was completely stunned... I've seen beautiful and strong women before, but such beautiful and strong women, I've never seen before!"