Just as everyone was about to achieve victory, suddenly, the giant python let out an angry howl, arching its body and pointing its nine fleshy growths directly at Qian Renyue and the others.
Suddenly, the nine growths shattered simultaneously, and nine golden-red liquids shot out. These liquids didn't shoot straight through the air, but rather towards the area above and in front of Xie Yue. The nine streams merged in mid-air, pausing just before reaching Xie Yue. All the liquids simultaneously contracted, transforming into a small, golden-red ball no bigger than a fist, before crashing down upon Xie Yue.
Although it was just a seemingly insignificant little bead, Xie Yue still sensed a dangerous aura emanating from it. Xie Yue merged its two moon blades into one, forming the shape of a full moon.
Xie Yue closed its eyes and took a deep breath. Suddenly, it opened its eyes, "Full Moon, Rising Dragon Slash!"
A terrifying scene appeared before everyone's eyes; they seemed to see a gigantic black-red dragon rising from the full moon.
Immediately afterward, a black and red dragon appeared on the golden-red bead. The bead, which had been hurtling towards Xie Yue, stopped and began to tremble violently, as if struggling.
The next moment, the golden-red bead suddenly shot into the sky.
However, the black and red light rising from Xie Yue's moon blade did not stop there, and attacked the giant python.
This time, the giant python could no longer hide, because the black and red dragon unleashed by the Crescent Moon Rising Dragon Slash had exceeded the length of the giant python.
As the black and red light dissipated, the giant python's body gradually quieted down, and everything became quiet. Only Xie Yue, who had suddenly lost his strength, knelt on one knee, panting heavily.
Seeing this, Hu Liena and Yan quickly stepped forward to help Xie Yue up. They took out the herbs they carried with them from their soul tools and fed them to Xie Yue. Xie Yue's pale face, which had been exhausted from his soul power, finally regained some color.
Xie Yue happily said to Hu Liena, "Sister, did you see that? I did it!"
Hu Liena nodded happily, "Yes, brother! You're amazing! After we get out safely, we'll give the young prince a surprise."
The others also quickly offered their congratulations.
Amidst the congratulations, the giant python blocking their path was cut into several pieces, falling into the abyss.
With the python's death, a golden-red liquid fell from the sky and landed in Xie Yue's hand. It was the golden-red ball that had condensed from the liquid that had shot out from the python's nine tumors.
"Brother, be careful. It might be poisonous." Hu Liena stopped Xie Yue's outstretched hand.
"Let me do it." Dugu Yan stepped forward, took the golden-red ball in her palm, examined it for a while, and then handed it to Xie Yue. "It's not poisonous, don't worry."
Xie Yue took the ball and expressed his gratitude.
"Although I don't know what it is, it feels like a good thing. Brother, you keep it safe for now. The young prince has read many books; we can ask him or his teacher when we get back." Hu Liena said to Xie Yue.
"Okay." Xie Yue nodded.
"Then let's continue." Hu Liena looked at the group.
"Let's go!" Yan walked at the front, patted his chest, and said to the group, "Nana, take care of Xie Yue. Na'er, you cover the rear. Leave the rest of the way to me."
Having passed two trials, although they had life stones, the group still chose the most primitive way to rest and recover their soul power and physical strength.
As the group continued to move forward, the temperature continued to rise, and the dark red liquid flowing in the abyss on both sides gradually became clearer. However, what made the group uncomfortable was not the high temperature, but the special atmosphere that seemed to be contained in the air.
In this special atmosphere, the killing intent suppressed deep in the hearts of the group became increasingly difficult to control. Except for Na'er, the killing intent in everyone's body gradually began to be released unrestrainedly.
"Everyone, stay calm. Don't let the killing intent control you." Hu Liena's strong mental power made her the most clear-headed among them.
"Let's speed up!" Yan said.
The group's speed increased rapidly, and their speed as they approached the abyss also increased. The air became noticeably hotter, and their vision became increasingly blurry. A pale red mist filled the surroundings.
In the abysses flanking the narrow path, dark red liquid churned and flowed—yes, it was blood, yet this blood-smelling liquid possessed the temperature of magma.
A murderous aura surged within Yan. Although he possessed the ultimate fire, his mental strength was insufficient; his killing intent was on the verge of going berserk. Xie Yue, already exhausted of his soul power in the previous battle, was in even worse condition.
Na'er decisively knocked Xie Yue unconscious and placed a silver dragon scale on his chest. Hu Liena grabbed Yan's arm and shook him. However, Yan's condition remained poor, and red lines gradually appeared on his face.
Seeing this, Hu Liena knew that if she didn't act quickly, Yan might truly be in danger. After a moment's hesitation, Hu Liena decisively kissed Yan's lips. Yan's previously red eyes returned to their original color.
Yan embraced Hu Liena tightly, deepening the kiss.
A moment later, Yan reluctantly released Hu Liena. Hu Liena quickly looked around and saw Na'er and Dugu Yan supporting Xie Yue, pretending to look at the sky and the ground. Hu Liena's face instantly turned bright red.
"Yan Yan, how are you?" Hu Liena asked, concerned for everyone's condition after regaining her composure.
"The poison here doesn't affect me. Perhaps it's because snakes are cold-blooded. I'm fine, not greatly affected." Dugu Yan shook her head, indicating that she was alright.
"That's good. I'm entrusting my brother to you." Hu Liena said to the two of them, "Yan, stay close to me. Don't let the murderous aura corrupt your reason again."
"Don't worry." Yan nodded.
"Leave it to us." Na'er and Dugu Yan answered together.
"The exit should be not far ahead. This corruption of murderous aura should be the final test. Everyone, speed up and get out of this hellish place as soon as possible." Hu Liena took Yan's hand and led the way.
After running for a while, they finally saw the exit. Although the exit was right in front of them, all they saw was a sea of blood. The blood plasma had coalesced into a small lake, blocking their path, bubbles churning within. The kilometer-long distance seemed like an insurmountable chasm.
There were no longer any attacks from other creatures, but the overwhelming evil energy contained within and the vast chasm before them made them virtually insurmountable barriers.
Na'er said to Hu Liena, "Yan, hold Xie Yue steady. Nana, do you have a rope? Connect everyone together, and I'll lead them out."
"Okay," Hu Liena nodded.
Hu Liena connected everyone with the rope and nodded to Na'er. A pair of enormous dragon wings unfurled from Na'er's back, carrying them towards the exit.
The Imperial Blade team's journey through Hell Road had finally ended.
They had finally passed the fourth trial of the God of Destruction. Next, they would face a new test.
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