Chapter 580: Mist Sky Lock Python

At the edge of the enormous six-colored lake, Zhou Yuan and Jin Zhang simultaneously took action. Countless Source Runes emerged from their brushes, quickly merging into the void and the lake water.

Yaoyao's Heavenly Maze Boundary was extremely complex. Although Zhou Yuan was familiar with it, he couldn't replicate it to her extent. Fortunately, his current goal wasn't to trap nearly ten thousand Sword Cometh Peak disciples, but merely to temporarily separate the three Spirit Ghost Pythons from their spectral python shadows.

Even so, it took Zhou Yuan more than half a day to set up this boundary.

In the distance, disciples from the three sects all focused their attention on this area.

Fan Yao stood mid-air, arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the two figures, a cold glint circulating deep within his eyes.

Tang Xiaoyan, however, watched with keen interest, saying, "I didn't expect the chief of the Cangxuan Sect to possess such profound attainments in the art of Source Runes."

Although she wasn't proficient in it, she could sense that the boundary Zhou Yuan set up indeed possessed some profound mystery.

"Who knows if it will actually work," Zhao Ru said, still somewhat skeptical.

"Now we can only pray it works. Otherwise, this trip will be for nothing," Tang Xiaoyan said. If they couldn't separate the three Spirit Ghost Pythons from their shadows, all three parties would likely give up.

Zhao Ru fell silent. At this point, even she had to admit that they truly had to rely on Zhou Yuan.

As the sun gradually set, casting its twilight glow upon the six-colored lake, Zhou Yuan finally let out a sigh of relief. He then ascended into the air with Jin Zhang.

"It's all set."

"Is your boundary going to work? Don't let it be useless and trap us instead," Fan Yao sneered, inspecting the boundary.

"Why don't you go in and try it?" Zhou Yuan smiled faintly.

Fan Yao scoffed. Naturally, he wasn't foolish enough to really charge in and test it, as he could indeed sense that the area had undergone some subtle changes.

"Let's begin," Zhou Yuan said, not intending to waste words with him, and looked at Tang Xiaoyan.

Tang Xiaoyan nodded slightly. Immediately, the six figures darted out again, gradually moving deeper into the vast six-colored lake. Potent Source Qi condensed in their palms, then violently slammed into the lake.

The lake water churned, and soon the enormous shadow burst forth from the water once more. The Spirit Ghost Python's vicious vertical pupils locked onto the six individuals, its eyes filled with immense fury, clearly enraged by their repeated disturbances.

The Spirit Ghost Python roared skyward. From its massive mouth, torrents of dark gray, icy Source Qi shot out, overwhelming and directly engulfing the six figures.

Zhou Yuan and the other five dared not delay. They swiftly dodged, while simultaneously brewing their Source Qi attacks, launching them from all directions, powerfully striking the Spirit Ghost Python's immense body.

Bang! Bang!

Source Qi exploded on the Spirit Ghost Python's body, shattering some dark scales. Although it didn't inflict significant damage, it further enraged the Spirit Ghost Python.

The Spirit Ghost Python's colossal body shot forward, carried aloft by dark gray Source Qi. Its serpentine tail ripped through the void with a tearing sound, sweeping towards the six tiny figures like a dark gray bolt of lightning.

The two python shadows hovering beside it also spewed torrents of Source Qi, like dragon's breath.

Such terrifying attacks made the disciples from the three sects, watching from afar, feel their scalps tingle. If they were caught in it, they would likely be swept away.

High in the air, the six figures dared not meet the attacks head-on. They pushed their speed to the limit, rapidly retreating, subtly moving towards the direction where the boundary was set up.

Boom! Boom!

An earth-shaking battle erupted in the six-colored lake. Ten-thousand-foot waves surged, roaring in all directions, and the entire ancient forest seemed to tremble at that moment.

Zhou Yuan and the other five continuously dodged and retreated, though they clearly appeared somewhat disheveled.

However, they dared not unleash their full power until the two python shadows were lured away from the Spirit Ghost Python. Otherwise, if they forced the Spirit Ghost Python to merge, they would surely be unable to resist.

Fortunately, as the six figures continuously retreated, they finally approached the area where the boundary had been set.

But as the Spirit Ghost Python neared the boundary, it suddenly slowed down, seemingly sensing something faintly.

"Oh no, this beast's perception isn't weak!" Fan Yao's brows immediately furrowed at the sight.

Just then, a golden stream of Source Qi suddenly whistled out from behind Fan Yao, cunningly and viciously slamming into one of the Spirit Ghost Python's lantern-like vertical pupils.

Struck hard, the Spirit Ghost Python immediately shrieked. Its angry, ferocious pupils directly glared towards Fan Yao.

Locked onto by the python, Fan Yao's heart leaped in surprise. He hastily turned around, only to see a blurred figure swiftly vanishing behind him. Instantly, he cursed in anger, "Zhou Yuan, you dare to trick me!"

No sooner had his voice faded than terrifying gusts of wind descended from above. The Spirit Ghost Python had directly identified Fan Yao as the instigator of the attack, and instantly, its fierce assaults wildly targeted him.

Fan Yao hurriedly retreated in disarray, continuously dodging.

However, as the Spirit Ghost Python pursued, it finally charged into the boundary's range.

"Zhou Yuan, activate the boundary!" Fan Yao roared. At this moment, he was targeted by the Spirit Ghost Python, with most of its attacks directed at him. Several times, he barely dodged in time to avoid being hit by the python's assaults.

Seeing this, Zhou Yuan chuckled playfully, but he didn't prolong it. He knew very well that the most important task at hand was to first slay this Spirit Ghost Python.

He formed hand seals, his soul vibrating between his brows, and his soul power spread outwards.

As his soul power expanded, countless Source Runes in the void and lake water of the area instantly glowed. Countless beams of light intertwined, and a massive Source Rune boundary slowly materialized amidst countless astonished gazes.

With the emergence of the Source Rune boundary, the space within it began to warp, as if being segmented and torn apart.

The Spirit Ghost Python's massive body also halted, surprise appearing in its vertical pupils. At this moment, it seemed to be in a small, isolated space. Moreover, the two python shadows that had always hovered beside it were separated in that very instant.

The Spirit Ghost Python felt a sense of unease. It hissed, and its huge tail, carrying terrifying power, violently lashed out at the surrounding space, causing the light barrier woven from Source Runes to tremble violently.

The space ahead rippled, and six figures slowly emerged.

At this point, everyone except Zhou Yuan watched the scene with slight shock in their eyes, because this boundary truly seemed to be working.

Tang Xiaoyan's beautiful eyes turned to Zhou Yuan beside her, her gaze sparkling as she smiled gently, "Chief Zhou Yuan's attainments in Source Runes are truly astonishing to us."

Zhao Ru also fell silent, having nothing more to say, and for the first time, a hint of wonder appeared in her gaze directed at Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan smiled, looking at Fan Yao. "Chief Fan Yao," he said, "my 40% share, is it still worth it?"

Fan Yao's mouth twitched, forcing a strained smile.

Zhou Yuan didn't say more to him, turning his gaze to the Spirit Ghost Python rampaging within the boundary. "Prepare to go all out," he said. "This boundary won't hold it for long. If we can't defeat it within half an incense stick's time, then be ready to retreat."

This time, no one argued; they all nodded slightly.

Then, the next moment, six powerful Source Qi fluctuations surged skyward from within the boundary.

Six figures appeared in mid-air around the Spirit Ghost Python.

Their gazes, full of ill intent, fixed on the Spirit Ghost Python. The resentment from being chased and beaten earlier could now finally be fully returned.

With the threat of the two python shadows gone, the Spirit Ghost Python's main body alone no longer instilled fear in the six individuals.