Chapter 60

Chapter 60

The scene was at a stalemate for about ten minutes as Little Eight continuously used its agility to toy with the terrifyingly large beast beneath it.

Biting left and right on the creature's head.

The Black Gold Armored Python's pride in its defensive capabilities rapidly diminished after its forehead's weak point was breached.

In no time, Little Eight tore off scales one by one, fist-sized drops of blood splattering from the sky, leaving the beast's head in utter disarray.

But Little Eight wasn't just using its sharp teeth and claws; it had turned an ice flame ball into a soft rope.

The burning 'rope' entered the beast's head through a hole Little Eight had bitten open on the left side of the Black Gold Armored Python's massive head, forming a noose inside that tightly bound the creature's thick tongue and pulled it out forcefully.

This was Little Eight's retaliation after being unexpectedly whipped across the back by the python's tongue like a whip.

Moreover, the battle wasn't limited to the Black Gold Armored Python's head.

The ice flame, which had the characteristic of dissolving and destroying from within, had already been injected under the python's skin through biting.

This was the true source of the most significant damage.

Compared to this ice flame, a few damaged scales were negligible for the Black Gold Armored Python.

However, when everything was combined, it made a significant difference.

Under such internal and external attacks, the Black Gold Armored Python struggled for over half an hour before finally succumbing to Little Eight's ice flame, dying from internal consumption.

Its mountain-like body crashed to the ground from high above, raising a cloud of dust.

By then, Tu Si and the others had long since moved far away from the camp. Before Little Eight engaged the Black Gold Armored Python, they had taken advantage of the chaos to retreat, leaving the stage to the two powerful beasts.

Under Luca's guidance, everyone found a high vantage point where they could witness the battle safely.

"Win... won..." Tu Si's face was filled with disbelief, looking almost dazed.

It wasn't surprising he was so shocked; it was a Black Gold Armored Python! Even among seventh-level beasts, it was one of the most formidable species to deal with.

Sly, venomous, hard to detect, and with astonishing defense!

Yet, such a beast was easily killed by an intern knight's pet.

Tu Si felt it was easy because the Crystal Ice Flame Dog had hardly suffered any damage except for being whipped by the python's tongue.

Such an achievement would be difficult even for an ordinary seventh-level knight.

But in Silem's view, it wasn't exactly 'easy.'

Little Eight was exhausted; it was still a young pup, not fully grown, and such intense activity had taken a toll on it.

Even though Silem had heard Lancelot's lessons about such creatures and had some understanding, facing such a massive beast alone had indeed required considerable effort.

If it weren't for the Crystal Ice Flame Dog's 'Flame Bite' perfectly countering the Black Gold Armored Python's terrifying defense, Little Eight might have had to pay a price to defeat it or safely bring Silem out.

"Little Eight!" Seeing the Black Gold Armored Python's terrifying body finally collapse without movement, Little Eight slowly released its bite on the creature's forehead and staggered to jump down. Silem ignored the instinctive attempt of another knight to stop him and ran out.

Little Eight's limbs were somewhat weak; the giant beast's final struggles had caused it considerable trouble.

When the giant snake writhed fiercely in mid-air, Little Eight had to use all its strength to hold onto its body, preventing itself from being thrown off and crushed by its tail. It had to use the same strength it once used to compete with its siblings for milk.

Seeing Silem, Little Eight, which had been mighty just moments ago, let out a small whimper, pushing its head into Silem's embrace, looking pitiful and wronged.

Even if it could kill a seventh-level beast, it was still a little treasure needing an intern knight's hug!

"How are you?" Silem hugged Little Eight's neck tightly, checking its body anxiously.

The Crystal Ice Flame Dog was covered in blood, its fluffy fur completely soaked and limp against its body.

At first glance, it seemed severely injured.

Fortunately, after thoroughly examining Little Eight and finding no wounds, Silem finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as it wasn't its own blood.

While Silem was worried about Little Eight, Tu Si's team also recovered from their deep shock.

Without time for amazement, they immediately moved the dead Black Gold Armored Python, arranging it in a circle.

Using the beast's massive body to protect themselves.

Due to the intense battle between the two high-level beasts, the area was now unusually quiet.

The increasing number of beasts instinctively avoided the place with the smell of seventh-level beast blood, turning it into a 'reef' in the Black Forest's beast tide.

The sparse tide of beasts split around this reef, flowing to either side.

Meanwhile, while the group in the Black Forest was in danger, Lorant and Lancelot at the Animal Pet Shop also saw the red mark that exploded and lingered above the Black Forest.

"A beast tide?" Lancelot, seeing the suddenly red sky, quickly pushed open the wooden window beside the kitchen, dropping the dumplings he was making and swiftly leaping out.

"Lancelot? What's wrong?" Lorant, who was packing dumplings with him, was startled, "What is that?"

Lorant looked up at the sky, his eyes wide with surprise.

"A beast tide has appeared in the Black Forest. Turn on the defense shield at the pet shop and find William!" Lancelot instructed hurriedly: "Keep William in the shop. You should teleport to the castle; it's far from the Black Forest and absolutely safe regardless of the beast tide's extent."

"Black Forest?" Lorant's heart suddenly skipped a beat. "Silem is still in the forest!" His voice tightened with tension, and for a moment, he could barely speak.

"Relax, I'll find him." Lancelot carefully identified the markings in the sky, his expression easing slightly: "The beast tide isn't too severe; it's just beginning, and the scale is small. It shouldn't breach the outpost, but there might be some stragglers. If you don't want to go to the castle, be sure to stay cautious."

"Remember to activate the protective formation at the Animal Pet Shop!" Lancelot continued his instructions. After saying this, he pulled out a one-time talisman from his pocket, tore it open, and threw it into the air.

The symbol of the Black Gold Yew Squad exploded in the sky.