Chapter 27 The Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind

A black electric light flashed, followed by a scream.

ah--

thump.

A warrior participating in the demon hunting conference fell to the ground helplessly, his eyes bloodshot.

His abdomen was directly pierced by the black electric light. He had no strength to resist and died immediately.

At this time, a purple-black snake-like figure slowly crawled out behind him.

It is more than seven meters long, and its body is as thick as a bucket. It is covered in purple-black snake scales, with several lightning-like lines carved on it.

A pair of green snake eyes are as bright as gems.

It is the final grand prize of the Demon Hunting Conference, Lin Qingyun’s hunting target.

The rare monster that disappeared, the Dark Thunder Evil Python.

The dark thunder evil python slowly came to the body of the warrior and groped inside his clothes with its snake tail.

Afterwards, a map with some burnt edges was taken out from the corpse's clothes.

Dark Thunder Evil Python spread out the map and looked at it with interest.

"Hmph~"

"What a bunch of stupid and arrogant humans~"

"What a bullshit monster hunting convention. It's simply ridiculous. Do you think I'm a fool and let others slaughter me?"

The Dark Thunder Evil Python opened its mouth and spoke evilly and arrogantly.

When it saw that it was among them, the smile in its eyes became even greater.

"As expected, I am here. I have been wandering around the territory for so long in vain. Otherwise, how could you have found me? Even if a sixth-grade warrior comes, it will not be that easy!"

"The plan is going very smoothly. Next...my hunter conference begins!"

"This group of arrogant humans must not have expected that they will be hunted by me and become my stepping stone to the fifth level!!"

"These young humans are really great~~"

"Jiejiejie~~"

The Dark Thunder Evil Python laughed wildly.

"Let me guess, where are these humans going~"

Then, it opened its big mouth and swallowed the corpse on the ground directly into its belly.

…

A swamp in the Dark Soul Mountains is the territory of a fourth-level monster, the Steel-nosed Crocodile. It was also unfortunate enough to be selected as a member of the monster hunting conference.

Ning Yuan from the Ning family pushed aside the grass in front of him and looked forward, his gaze like a torch.

And more than ten meters away from him, in an open space in the middle of the swamp, lay a huge crocodile monster.

At this moment, it was basking in the sun with its mouth wide open, and two rows of sharp steel teeth were exposed on its front snout. The powerful demonic power exuded from its body made all other demonic beasts afraid.

The entire swamp area is its territory.

However, after Ning Yuan saw the steel-nose crocodile, his eyes lit up with excitement.

Because he clearly saw that there were four exaggerated claw marks on the back of the steel-nosed crocodile.

Such a serious injury has reduced most of the steel-nosed crocodile's momentum. Although it still displays a fierce and terrifying demonic aura on the surface, in Ning Yuan's eyes, it is already strong on the outside but weak on the inside.

"Uncle is indeed right. This steel-nose crocodile just had a fierce fight with another fourth-level monster, the earth bear, and was seriously injured!"

"Even if it is recuperating, its strength is less than three-fourths of ten. It looks like I can kill it without any effort!!"

Ning Yuan murmured excitedly.

This time in the exploration of the Dark Soul Mountain Range, warriors from the three major families were basically responsible.

In order for the younger generation of your family to achieve better results, it is understandable to take some small actions.

This seriously injured steel-nosed crocodile was discovered by the warriors of the Ning family, but they did not choose to report it, so it was not on the map.

There was no indication in the rules that the monsters on the map had to be hunted for it to count, which also allowed them to take advantage of the loophole.

After killing the seriously injured Steel-nosed Crocodile, he didn't need to spend a lot of time resting before he could go directly to hunt the next level four monster.

If he leads a fourth-level monster at the beginning, his probability of winning first place will be greatly increased.

"The sixth-grade treasure weapon and two thousand spiritual stones are mine!!"

Immediately, the muscles all over Ning Yuan's body swelled, and all the energy, blood and spiritual power in his body were mobilized, and he found the right opportunity to kill the unsuspecting steel-nose crocodile.

…

Another place in the Dark Soul Mountains.

Ye Qing held a long sword and started a fierce battle with a fourth-level monster, the Ice Crystal Wolf King.

His swordsmanship was as sharp as the autumn wind sweeping leaves, destroying all the ice crystals shot by the Ice Crystal Wolf King.

The ice crystal wolf roared into the sky, its ferocious aura became more and more intense, the temperature of the whole body suddenly dropped, and an icy storm swept across.

"Come on, young master!"

"The first place in this monster hunting competition will definitely be my Ye family!!"

Around Ye Qing, several other members of the Ye family protected him in the middle, protecting him from the crazy attacks of other ice crystal wolves.

Ye Qing clasped one hand behind his back, his handsome face full of confidence.

His personal strength is considered to be the strongest besides Zhao Yuzhi. It is naturally no problem to deal with a fourth-level monster alone.

"I don't know what's going on with Her Royal Highness the Princess..."

He thought in his mind, and a look of fanaticism flashed before his eyes.

His sights are not limited to the small Mufeng City, he wants to go higher and further, and leave his reputation in the entire Tianyue Kingdom!

To win first place this time, he must show off in front of Zhao Yuzhi. Such a good opportunity will never come again in the future~~

Thinking of this, his attack became more intense, causing the Ice Crystal Wolf King to retreat step by step.

…

Bai Mingxue's long hair was flying, and her snow-white hair was particularly dazzling. Her pretty face was tense, and she was holding a long sword.

In front of her was the fourth-level monster, the golden-eyed ape.

The golden-eyed ape beat its chest angrily, making a deafening roar. It opened its mouth wide, and the demonic energy in its body continued to rage.

Facing the violent golden-eyed ape, Bai Mingxue pursed her lips lightly, and her eyes were full of determination.

She held the sword in both hands, and her momentum was no less than that of the golden-eyed ape.

"Hah!"

Bai Mingxue shouted and slashed at the golden-eyed ape.

The golden-eyed ape's arms were covered with a layer of golden light, and it waved its arms and smashed directly at Bai Mingxue.

Clang——

The long sword blocked the golden-eyed ape's arms, and the heavy force pressed down, making Bai Mingxue's arms a little weak.

But she still gritted her silver teeth, used all her spiritual power in her body, and forcibly shook the golden-eyed ape away.

The golden-eyed ape took a few steps back, with a flash of shock in his eyes.

Obviously, he had not expected that such a delicate human in front of him would have such strong power.

Aww——

But this aroused his anger, and he beat his chest again and rushed towards Bai Mingxue.

Bai Mingxue did not retreat but advanced, her momentum was unstoppable, and anything that blocked her would be cut off by her sword!

Similar battles were taking place in various parts of the Dark Soul Mountains, and every warrior was trying his best to get a higher ranking.

And they never thought that while the mantis was catching the cicada, the oriole was behind, a cunning evil python was secretly spying on them, ready to swallow them into its belly at any time.