Flame, Beauty, and Victory

Long Tian and Alexia found themselves enveloped in the vast expanse of the forest, where the only sounds were the gentle chirping of insects and the subtle rustling of unseen creatures.

As they journeyed onward, a towering shadow suddenly loomed before them, halting their steps in an instant.

The silhouette revealed itself to be a colossal serpent, standing over 20 meters tall, reminiscent of a titanoboa but twice as imposing.

While Long Tian remained as tranquil as a serene lake, Alexia's demeanor betrayed a hint of tension. The serpent exuded an aura that unmistakably marked it as a formidable 3-star soul beast.

Long Tian had no immediate plans for action; instead, he turned to Alexia and inquired, "Do you wish to confront it? You mentioned craving a genuine challenge, correct?"

Alexia met his gaze, inquired, "And what about you?"