I cultivate the Chaos Technique

Chapter 104 The Divine Assistance of the Bamboo Serpent

After escaping the territory of the Spirit Monkey Clan, Zhang Yifan was exhausted, but he knew in his heart that this Valley of Ten Thousand Demons would not allow him to stay easily.

He knew that any pause could allow the enemy to track him down or expose him to new monster threats, so after a short rest, he immediately continued on his way, heading straight for the territory of the Spotted Snake Clan.

The territory of the Spotted Snake Clan was known for its dampness and mystery. As soon as Zhang Yifan stepped into this eerie region, he felt a damp and cold atmosphere.

The surrounding area was lush with grass and intertwined vines, ancient trees stood tall with thick moss on their trunks, and the ground was muddy and treacherous, with traces of snakes crawling everywhere. The territory of the Spotted Snake Clan was shrouded in eerie mist, and danger lurked within it. It felt as if countless eyes were watching him, observing his every move.

Zhang Yifan cautiously observed his surroundings, adjusting his breathing to make his steps as light as possible. The Spotted Snake Clan was known for its skill in setting traps and launching surprise attacks. Their territory was filled with deceptive illusions and various highly poisonous traps; a slight misstep could lead to utter destruction.

After walking for a short while, Zhang Yifan came to a seemingly ordinary mud pit. He intended to take a detour, but suddenly a strange ripple appeared on the surface of the mud pit, as if something was hidden inside.

He immediately stopped, focusing his spiritual energy into his eyes and using a probing technique. Upon examining the mud, he gasped – the swamp was riddled with countless tiny, sharp poisonous spikes!

The surface of this mud pit may look ordinary, but it is actually like a giant net covered with sharp thorns. If someone accidentally steps into it, they will be instantly pierced by countless poisonous thorns, and once the toxins enter their body, it will be almost impossible to escape.

Zhang Yifan stared at the muddy swamp, considering the possibility of taking a detour. However, just as he was about to leave, he heard a hissing sound, as if countless snakes were slowly approaching.

He quickly looked up, and from the surrounding branches and bushes, the silhouettes of spotted snakes silently emerged. Their tongues flickered in the air, their eyes gleaming with a chilling light, seemingly extremely displeased with his presence.

Zhang Yifan was secretly alarmed. He knew that the venom of the Spotted Snake Clan was exceptionally potent, and even with countless miraculous medicines, he would find it difficult to resist its venom. A direct confrontation was clearly a poor strategy; a slight misstep could leave him surrounded. He tried his best to remain calm and secretly pondered a way to escape.

At that moment, a thought flashed through Zhang Yifan's mind. He remembered he had a powerful ally—the Ghost Bamboo Snake. The Ghost Bamboo Snake was a unique type of snake, intricately connected to the Spotted Snake Clan. Several years ago, Zhang Yifan had subdued the Ghost Bamboo Snake during a fortuitous encounter. It possessed extremely high intelligence, not only able to sense the aura of demons but also sharing some kind of connection with the Spotted Snake Clan. Perhaps, the Ghost Bamboo Snake could help him safely traverse this territory.

Thinking this, Zhang Yifan flicked his sleeve, and the Dark Bamboo Serpent emerged, coiling around his arm. It was entirely dark green, with clear, jade-like eyes, and exuded a faint demonic aura. While its aura wasn't powerful, it possessed a unique spirituality. The Dark Bamboo Serpent glanced at the surrounding spotted snakes, seemingly aware of the perilous situation, and immediately emitted a low hiss, as if communicating with them in a unique snake language.

Drawn by the aura of the Bamboo Serpent, the surrounding spotted snakes were initially startled, flicking their tongues and "conversing" with each other for a moment before ceasing their hostility and slowly making way for them. Zhang Yifan breathed a sigh of relief; he knew the Bamboo Serpent had reached a tacit understanding with the spotted snake clan. He nodded slightly, signaling the Bamboo Serpent to lead the way. The Bamboo Serpent coiled in front of him, carefully guiding him forward, avoiding numerous hidden traps and obstacles.

Although the bamboo snake was accepted by most of the spotted snakes, this didn't mean all of them were willing to let him pass. During their journey, several large spotted snakes suddenly darted out of the nearby grass, blocking Zhang Yifan's path. These snakes were noticeably robust, their scales displaying a unique bluish-purple hue, and their eyes gleamed with a cold light. They seemed dissatisfied with the bamboo snake's decision, glaring fiercely at Zhang Yifan and assuming an attack stance.

Zhang Yifan immediately circulated his spiritual energy, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He didn't intend to engage in a fierce battle with these spotted snakes, but if they insisted on intercepting him, he would not stand idly by and wait to die. The bamboo snakes seemed to sense the hostility of their kin, hissing and trying to persuade the powerful spotted snakes to back down. However, the spotted snakes remained unmoved, suddenly leaping up and launching a fierce attack on Zhang Yifan.

Seeing this, Zhang Yifan immediately activated his protective spell, forming a spiritual energy shield in front of him. The spotted snake's sharp teeth pierced the shield with a muffled thud. The bamboo snake was not to be outdone, quickly rushing towards the spotted snakes and engaging them in a fierce battle.

Zhang Yifan quickly joined the battle, using magic to help the Youzhu Snake defend against enemy attacks. He observed that although these spotted snakes were powerful, their attack methods were rather simplistic, and their coordination was not very good. Seizing this opportunity, he immediately unleashed a sharp sword aura, slashing fiercely at the weakest point in the snake swarm. The sword aura, like a sharp blade, forced back the spotted snakes blocking its path, and the Youzhu Snake seized the opportunity to leap forward, once again signaling Zhang Yifan to follow it.

Zhang Yifan seized the opportunity, swiftly stepping forward to evade the attack, and continued following the Dark Bamboo Snake. Seeing their attack miss, the spotted snakes ceased their pursuit and instead slowly retreated. Zhang Yifan breathed a slight sigh of relief, secretly grateful for the Dark Bamboo Snake's help; otherwise, traversing this territory safely today would have been difficult.

Led by the Bamboo Serpent, Zhang Yifan cautiously traversed the territory of the Spotted Serpent Clan, trying to avoid alerting other members. The Bamboo Serpent was extremely familiar with the environment, guiding Zhang Yifan away from countless traps and hidden mechanisms. The mud pits, poisonous sting arrays, and the Spotted Serpent Clan's unique illusions were all neutralized by the Bamboo Serpent's agility. Zhang Yifan was deeply impressed; the Bamboo Serpent not only possessed high intelligence among the serpent clan but also had an unparalleled understanding of this territory; otherwise, he would hardly have been able to navigate it so smoothly.

Along the way, Zhang Yifan felt both gratified and wary. He knew that the trials of the Spotted Snake Clan were not yet completely over, but the assistance of the Bamboo Snake had undoubtedly made this journey much safer.

After a long and dangerous journey, Zhang Yifan finally saw the edge of the Spotted Snake Clan's territory. The forest there was much thinner, and he could vaguely see another tall jungle in the distance. He knew that was the new challenge that was about to begin—the territory of the Black Wind Bear Clan.

Standing at the edge of the Spotted Snake Clan's territory, Zhang Yifan glanced back at the cold, damp snake domain, feeling both relieved and awe-inspiring. This land was shrouded in demonic energy, filled with countless unknowns and dangers, but it had also made him more resilient and powerful. The Ghost Bamboo Snake coiled quietly around his shoulder, as if also enjoying this moment of tranquility.