Chapter 9

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

It was clear that he needed to either defeat the snake or create an opening for Lin Yuwei to take the shot. The key was to prevent the snake from forming its impenetrable barrier. However, the cobra’s speed was a formidable obstacle, like competing with a cheetah.

He knew that even with the Golden Fruit, it would be difficult to stop the formation of the barrier as it only increased his speed and couldn’t help him pass through obstacles or climb rocks.

Desperately searching for a solution, he stumbled upon the tail of the cobra. It seemed like a promising path since even though the tail was massive, it had a flat surface to rest on.

If he could move quickly and make his way to the cobra’s brain from the tail, he might have a chance to expose its weak spot. However, he knew the risk was high, and any mistake could lead to a fatal fall.

“Hiss hiss-!”

The massive cobra began to circle around, intent on slowly torturing Bai Han to death after forming the barrier. But with the agility blessing granted by the Golden Fruit coursing through his veins, Bai Han darted out of the cobra’s reach, searching for its tail.

He soon discovered that the tail was concealed on a platform beneath the cliff. However, the agility boost only amplified his speed and not his climbing or falling abilities. If he charged directly at the cliff at his highest velocity, he would surely plummet to his death.

There was only one option left: to find an escape route from the cobra’s grasp. Once he succeeded, the cobra would be forced to widen its circle, revealing its vulnerable tail.

“Find a good hiding spot and get ready to shoot its weak spot!” Bai Han instructed Lin Yuwei as he ran. After circling around numerous times, the effect of the Golden Fruit was about to wear off. However, his efforts paid off when the tail of the massive cobra emerged from the platform below the cliff.

The colossal white cobra blocked the entrance to Ferdican, making it impossible to see the door.

[Warning! The effect of the Golden Fruit will only last for another 30 seconds!]

With little time left, Bai Han charged towards the tail of the snake, running along its skin like a plane on a runway. He then made a swift charge towards the head, stabbing it with his dagger.

-300

A value floated out, but the small damage was insignificant to the cobra due to its strong defense and high HP. Nevertheless, the scratch was enough to make the cobra lift its head, exposing its weak spot.

“Now!” Bai Han shouted, knowing that this was their only chance. If they missed this opportunity, they would be at the mercy of the cobra’s deadly attack.

Lin Yuwei, who was already in position, released a Golden Magic Crossbow Bolt with precision and force. The arrow pierced through the snake’s skin and came out from the other side. The cobra let out a deafening roar and collapsed in front of the door, completely immobilized.

-4800

A red critical hit value appeared, indicating that the attack was extremely powerful. Since it hit the snake’s fatal spot, it triggered a critical hit that dealt more than ten times the usual damage. What’s more, the Golden Magic Crossbow Bolt dealt true damage, which could bypass the cobra’s defense entirely.

However, when the snake stopped moving, the door to Ferdicon began to slowly close. It seemed impossible to open the huge stone door now.

As they examined the dead giant cobra, Bai Han and Lin Yuwei realized that it had not given them any experience points or dispersed any light. This could only mean one thing: there were still many secrets left to discover.

For instance, they noticed a circular groove beside the huge stone door that was the exact size of the cobra’s diameter. Could it be that they needed to dissect the entire snake to obtain the key to open the door?

As Bai Han examined the cobra’s massive body, he suddenly remembered the weapon that he had obtained when he fought against the spiders.

[Blade of the Sharp Sword: A physical weapon intended for non-warriors. It cannot be used to its full potential by non-warriors and will only function as an ordinary sharp blade, resulting in a halved attack power. Carrying it will add a certain amount of weight.]

Initially, he had disregarded the blade because he was a Priest, not a Warrior, and the weapon’s special functions were only available to Warriors. But now, the situation had changed, and he realized that this blade could be extremely useful to him.

Bai Han began to move his hands, brandishing the huge blade. Though he was a Priest and had few knife skills, he was proficient in cutting up meat and vegetables.

With the first slash, he decapitated the snake.

Then, he noticed a gap inside the giant cobra that led to its body cavity. They could directly walk into the giant snake’s body and find the round key.

As they entered the snake’s stomach, they found a huge yellow disc blocking their way. This was likely the key to the door. As Bai Han reached for the disc, he saw that it was a massive, yellow disk-shaped object.

Bai Han added the key to his quest inventory, but suddenly, the snake’s belly began to violently shake. Without the yellow disc, the snake seemed to have truly collapsed.

Soon, they discovered that the snake had started to petrify after they extracted the yellow disc from within its body. This left them wondering if that massive snake was indeed the hidden creature they had been searching for.

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