Path of Alchemy Mastery
Chapter 195 - 197: Feasting on Python

Chapter 195: Chapter 197: Feasting on Python

Xiao Fuqi is considered the first Divine Beast that Mu Can acquired, a panda with an adorable and somewhat clumsy presence, which had slept continuously within the Reincarnation Pearl since obtaining a fortuitous chance in the Death Space.

Now, finally awake, Mu Can felt an intense longing, emanating from Xiao Fuqi within the Reincarnation Pearl, as if it was yearning for something outside very desperately, particularly eager to come out.

With a thought from Mu Can, in the next moment, a giant panda the size of a tiger appeared before everyone’s eyes; its black and white fur and charmingly clumsy appearance made it look extremely adorable, instantly causing many girls’ eyes to turn into hearts.

"What kind of animal is this? Too cute."

"Yeah, I really want to keep one for fun."

"I really want to pet it, it looks so soft."

In a flash, several girls became adoring fans of Xiao Fuqi.

"Hmph, what do you know? This is a panda, don’t be fooled by its cuteness, it possesses the strength at the peak of Martial Venerate."

A male cultivator holding a longsword spoke coldly; he recognized the panda as a Demon Beast from records. This was the first time he had ever seen a real panda, and at this moment, he seemed to be showing off his knowledge in front of everyone.

Xiao Fuqi, having slept for a long time without seeing Mu Can, eagerly rubbed its large head against Mu Can’s leg the moment it came out, displaying a gesture of affection.

"Ha ha. Not bad, not bad." Mu Can laughed heartily as he patted Xiao Fuqi’s head, and Xiao Fuqi lowered its head to make it easier for Mu Can to stroke.

At this moment, Xiao Fuqi had astonishingly reached the peak strength of Martial Venerate, seemingly on par with Mu Can’s own power. Without Mu Can’s continuous miraculous encounters, it was very likely that he would have been surpassed by his own Beast Pet by now.

"Ah!" Lao San, entangled by the Myriad Divine Python, let out an inhuman howl; the entire Myriad Divine Python slowly merged into Lao San’s body, emitting streaks of dark qi, and in moments, Lao San seemed like a completely different person; his eyes devoid of any spirit, yet his demeanor changed dramatically as he entered the realm of Martial Saint.

Mu Can pushed Xiao Fuqi’s head aside and looked at Lao San with a solemn face; the changes happening to Lao San gave him a sense of unease, as this situation seemed very much like body-snatching.

"You actually dared to body-snatch your junior?" After taking a closer look, Mu Can realized that it indeed was a body-snatching, but he was unsure whether the entity that took over Lao San was an elder of the Wenren Family or that undying Myriad Divine Python.

"You’re the one courting death." Lao San let out a hoarse voice, completely different from his previous sharp tone.

"What’s happened to Lao San?"

Young experts from the Hidden Family watching the scene also observed Lao San with grave expressions. They had not anticipated such a change in Lao San either.

"Let’s just watch and see; there should be no problem, that long whip was bestowed by an ancestor of the Wenren Family, it’s quite extraordinary," said a youth who was rather familiar with the Wenren Family.

"I’m the one courting death? Still better than you, an unashamed elder who stooped to body-snatching a junior," Mu Can was certain that the one he was speaking with was not Lao San, but he couldn’t confirm whether it was the Wenren elder or the Myriad Divine Python.

"Humph, humph, humph."

A sudden mutation arose; Little Fortune sniffed delicately and let out an angry snort, the next second, it charged toward Lao San like a mad beast.

"Come back, you’re not his match." Mu Can hurriedly tried to stop it, but found that Little Fortune paid no attention at all and still headstrongly rushed towards Lao San.

"Haha, you silly bear, do you really think you’re a Martial Saint?" Lao San laughed out loud and instantly slapped his palm forward, sending a giant black palm print surging towards Little Fortune.

"What a powerful attack, it’s at least at the middle level of Martial Saint." The onlooking crowd all sweated for Little Fortune, with such an attack, how could Little Fortune, a Demon Beast only at the peak of Martial Venerate, withstand it?

The black palm print grew larger and larger, by the time it reached Little Fortune, it was several times the original size, like a darkness that blotted out the sky, fiercely smacking down towards Little Fortune.

"Ah!" Some timid girls couldn’t bear to watch the cruel scene that followed, covering their eyes, they couldn’t stand to see such a cute Demon Beast die here.

Little Fortune huffed and puffed as it faced the incoming giant palm print, its body flickered, and it actually went from the size of a tiger to that of an elephant, charging head-on towards the black palm print with ferocity.

Boom!

A loud noise, Little Fortune’s form was momentarily obstructed, then the black palm print shattered, and after a brief pause, Little Fortune charged towards Lao San with a great momentum.

Boom!

A second loud noise came, Little Fortune fiercely collided with Lao San, sending Lao San flying harshly.

"Damn it, what is this thing? How can it withstand a strike from a Martial Saint?"

The surrounding crowd was already dumbfounded. High-ranking experts at the Martial Saint Level were indisputable main force warriors in the Mortal World, yet now, a Demon Beast casually displayed the power to contend with a Martial Saint.

Having landed a hit, Little Fortune didn’t pursue the victory but stood in place, took a deep breath towards the breached black palm print, and all the black smoke lingering in the air was absorbed into its stomach.

Burp!

Little Fortune let out an unsatisfied burp, licked its lips, its already huge form seemed to grow even larger.

The black aura was absorbed by Little Fortune, Lao San spat out a mouthful of blood with a ’puh’, howling in agony. A giant serpent slowly emerged from his body, Little Fortune’s strike not only shattered his spell but also freed him from the possession state.

"So it really is the Legendary Serpent." Mu Can could now confirm, it must have been the whip’s doing, the Legendary Serpent, refined into a weapon but retaining its Spiritual Wisdom and Domain, plotting to possess for who knows how many years, until the Spiritual Sense left by the Clan Leader of the Wenren Family on the whip was destroyed, seizing the opportunity to possess Lao San, only to be defeated by Little Fortune.

"Hmm hmm hmm." Little Fortune looked insatiably at the giant serpent, licked the corner of its mouth, and hummed.

"This kind of Divine Beast came to be the nemesis of the Legendary Serpent, even capable of devouring the Legendary Serpent. Truly wondrous." The male Cultivator, who could previously recognize Little Fortune’s identity, continued speaking indifferently, but his eyes radiated an ardent glow, being able to witness the elegance of a mythical Divine Beast in person was indeed fortunate.

"What do you want to do?" The Legendary Serpent felt chills all over due to Little Fortune’s fiery gaze, as if it had encountered its natural enemy.

"Don’t come over here! I’m telling you, don’t come over!" Seeing Little Fortune’s look of spotting a delicious meal, the Legendary Serpent panicked, trembling with fear.