Starting as a Snake: Defying Heaven with Invincibility-Chapter 52 – Uninvited guest

Xiao Long was completely unaware of the events happening outside and had no interest in finding out. At this moment, he was fully immersed in alchemy.

The Demon Beast Mountain Range had entered the thunderstorm season. Outside the cave, dark clouds gathered, lightning flashed, and torrential rain poured down. A drenched uninvited guest barged into the cave where Xiao Long had set up a Gathering Spirit Array.

The demon beast's form was similar to Huang Mao's, clearly of the same race—a Vajra Ape.

This Vajra Ape was tall and robust, about four meters in height, and its strength had surprisingly reached the level of a first-level Demon General. Originally, the Vajra Ape had only sought shelter from the rain, but the moment it entered the cave, it was stunned.

Inside the cave, Xiao Long's Gathering Spirit Array, combined with the unique geographical location, had made the concentration of Spiritual Qi more than ten times that of the outside world!

"Squeak squeak!" The Vajra Ape jumped excitedly and ran deeper into the cave.

Typically, such a blessed place would be guarded by a powerful demon beast, but it was fearless. This area was on the outskirts of the Demon Beast Mountain Range, where eighth and ninth-level demon beasts were rare. Who could be stronger than a first-level Demon General like it?

When it saw a deep green Spiritual Spring on the ground, it was so thrilled that it danced with joy and jumped in without hesitation.

"There's even a Spiritual Spring! This blessed land is mine!" the ape thought excitedly.

Just then, a strong sense of danger suddenly surged. The Vajra Ape instinctively raised its arm and saw a massive, dark stick descending from the sky, smashing directly onto its arm.

"Boom!"

With a dull thud, the Vajra Ape was bent over by the blow, its legs sinking deep into the ground, and its arm was broken.

"Get out!" Huang Mao kicked the ape in the chest, sending it flying and crashing into the rock wall.

The Vajra Ape was shocked to its core. A first-level Demon General was nearly invincible in this area, so how could there be a demon beast stronger than it?

When it looked up and saw Huang Mao's fierce face, it was dumbfounded.

Huang Mao was also slightly taken aback when he saw the ape, then turned his head as if he hadn't seen it.

"Haha! It's you!" The Vajra Ape seemed to have discovered some big news. Ignoring its pain, it jumped up excitedly, chattering in a language only apes could understand.

"So you didn't die! It's been years, and you've grown stronger. This cave is nice; if we give it to our king, he might allow you to return to the tribe." The ape chattered excitedly.

Huang Mao ignored it. Seeing this, the ape bared its teeth and grabbed Huang Mao.

"Bastard! Didn't you hear me talking?"

"Get lost!" Huang Mao shouted, swinging a stick at the ape, which narrowly dodged.

"Get out! Don't make me repeat myself, and if you dare mention 'bastard' again, I'll kill you!" Huang Mao glared at it, the endless majesty of the Battle Saint Physique pressing down on it, forcing the ape to its knees.

The Vajra Ape was deeply shaken, but it had no choice but to cry out unwillingly and flee, casting a venomous glance back before leaving in anger.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a massive black python fell from the top of the rock wall, blocking the cave entrance.

"Huang Mao, the boss said that if you don't cut the weeds and remove the roots, they will grow again in the spring. This monkey seems hostile to you; are you just going to let it go?" Da Hei's cold, merciless eyes fixed on the ape, his snake tongue flicking, killing intent lurking.

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Since consuming the Chongxu Pill and Qi Condensing Pill, Da Hei's strength had skyrocketed to the level of a third-level Demon General. The cold killing aura he emitted made the Vajra Ape's legs go weak.

"No need, it's not a threat. Let it go," Huang Mao said.

Da Hei flicked his tongue, his cold eyes scanning the Vajra Ape before making way. The Vajra Ape, as if granted amnesty, fled through the gap, never looking back.

"Huang Mao, do you know that monkey?" Er Hei emerged from behind, asking casually.

Although he couldn't understand what they were saying, their expressions made it clear that Huang Mao knew the ape well.

"Nothing," Huang Mao said, refusing to elaborate.

Seeing this, Er Hei didn't press further, though it was a pity to let such a good piece of prey escape. A first-level Demon General wasn't easy to come by.

...

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

The torrential rain lasted for ten days before it finally stopped. The rainwater formed a winding stream flowing down from the mountain top, creating numerous puddles of various sizes in the valley where Xiao Long and the other demons resided.

After the rain, the sky cleared, and the sun shone brightly.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake rhythmically. Looking into the distance, four massive ape demon beasts charged from afar, each towering and robust, the smallest being five meters tall.

"Right up ahead!" The leading Vajra Ape pointed to the cave at the north end of the valley, screeching excitedly.

This Vajra Ape was the same one Huang Mao had let go ten days ago.

"Haha! Even a bastard like that can grow into a Demon General. This cave is truly a blessed place. If we offer it to the king, he'll be thrilled," a long-haired giant ape behind it exclaimed excitedly.

"Be careful. There's a giant snake in the cave with a terrifying aura. I'm not sure of its exact strength," the leading Vajra Ape warned.

"Hmph! I've killed hundreds of demon snakes. What snake could be my match?"

"Just watch, little guy!" the two giant apes beside it laughed.

They approached the cave entrance but didn't rush in. Ape demon beasts were intelligent; if they fought inside and caused the cave to collapse, it would be a wasted trip.

"Bastard! Get out here!" A powerful Vajra Ape roared at the entrance.

The sound waves, carrying True Qi, swept through like a storm, causing the cave to tremble and rocks to fall from the ceiling.

After a long while, the cave finally calmed down.

"Hiss~~~"

Two pairs of sinister eyes enlarged in the darkness, and then two massive triangular heads emerged from the cave entrance.

"Is that... a Black Spine Snake?!" The powerful Vajra Ape was taken aback.

"I've never seen such a large Black Spine Snake. It must be a bastard, just like that guy," the long-haired giant ape behind it sneered, full of disdain.

Judging by their aura, both Black Spine Snakes had reached the level of third-level Demon Generals. Except for the guide, who was a first-level Demon General, the other three were at least fourth-level Demon Generals, with one white-haired giant ape elder being a genuine tenth-level peak Demon General.

Originally, there was no need for the white-haired giant ape elder to come, but he was nearing the end of his life and was eager to enjoy the Spiritual Spring's benefits, so he joined them.