chapter 34

Chapter 34: The Serpent's Nest—Crow's Hunt Begins

Crow stood at the edge of a dark, mist-covered swamp. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and something foul—the unmistakable stench of snakes.

He had been hunting for powerful Divine beasts, and according to his Exploration skill, there was a high-level snake den nearby.

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[Detected Beast Lair!]

Location: Venomfang Swamp

Threat Level: High

Dominant Species: Serpent-type monsters

Notable Beast: Venomous Shadow Python (Mythical, Potential: Divine)

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Crow's eyes gleamed. A Mythical snake with Divine potential?

That was exactly what he needed.

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The Snake Den

Moving silently, Crow approached the entrance of the den—a massive cave, its walls covered in shedding snake skin and dripping venom. The sound of hissing echoed from deep inside.

His Divine Nine-Tails Fox walked beside him, its fur glowing faintly in the darkness. The Royal Guardian Bee hovered above, its wings buzzing like an executioner's blade.

From within the cave, multiple yellow eyes gleamed.

HISSSSS!

A massive black-scaled python slithered forward, its body coiled like a mountain. Toxic fumes oozed from its fangs, and its body flickered—melding with the shadows.

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[Enemy Identified!]

Name: Venomous Shadow Python

Rank: Mythical (Potential: Divine)

Level: 35

Stats:

Strength: 18,000

Defense: 15,000

Speed: 22,000

Magic: 20,000

Skills:

Shadow Blend (SS-Rank): Can fade into darkness, making it nearly undetectable.

Venomous Fang (SS-Rank): A single bite can melt armor and paralyze prey.

Coil of Death (S-Rank): Crushes enemies with overwhelming strength.

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Crow smirked. "This will be fun."

"Nine-Tails—take it down."**

The Divine Nine-Tails Fox stepped forward, its fur igniting with divine flames. The battle had begun.

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