That's right, the python in front of you is about to transform into a dragon.
The two raised parts on the top of the head are very obvious features.
This is not good news for Zhou Yuan.
He can still deal with the eighth-level earth spirit beasts, but the earth spirit beasts that are about to reach the ninth level will not be so easy to deal with.
The notes recorded that this python was only at the eighth level, but what Zhou Yuan saw at this moment was only half a step up to the ninth level.
This shows that the Python Jiao has also been cultivating himself for a long time. Depending on the situation, it will evolve successfully now, and then he should stop thinking about the treasure.
Even so, there is a huge difference between the half-step ninth level and the eighth level.
The strength between the two is incomparable.
With Zhou Yuan's current strength, it would obviously be a lot more difficult to kill him.
Thinking of this, Zhou Yuan has made a decision in his heart. Unless it is a life and death crisis, he will never have a head-on conflict with it. This will be very detrimental to him.
Now I just want to think of another way to successfully land on the small island in the center.
And during this process, it cannot be discovered by the python.
Of course, this is not a simple matter. The island is surrounded by pools on all sides, and the bird just now is the best example.
This peaceful pool is a huge trap.
After thinking for a while, Zhou Yuan took out the warrior's notebook and looked through it again.
According to the notes, the warrior once successfully landed on the island.
The method adopted was to attack the east and attack the west.
To put it bluntly, it is to divert the python's attention, and then take the opportunity to rush to the island.
It is a good way to make a sound in the east and attack in the west.
But Zhou Yuan didn't know if this strategy was still useful.
And he also had doubts, what if there was not just one python in the pool, but two or three?
The number of pythons was not recorded in the notes because the warrior died after coming out of the island.
So Zhou Yuan needs to make two preparations now.
While making an attack in the east and attacking in the west, you must also be prepared to escape quickly.
After thinking of a countermeasure, Zhou Yuan turned out two black projectiles the size of eggs in his hand.
This projectile was what he had found from Jiang Tong's body. It is also known as a smoke bomb, and it can confuse people.
Zhou Yuan thought it would be useful, so he took it with him.
After hiding under the tree and waiting for a long time, Zhou Yuan took a big step forward after seeing nothing unusual.
He grabbed the black projectile in one hand and the long sword in the other. He looked in six directions and listened in all directions at the same time, and went straight to the edge of the pool.
The pool is so deep that you can't see the bottom, and you can't see the specific location of the python.
Zhou Yuan took a deep breath, looked in a certain direction, and then threw a black projectile with his hand.
The projectile flew more than ten feet and exploded with a bang.
Suddenly, a huge black smoke appeared above the water, and the smoke lingered for a long time.
This can easily attract the python's attention.
Zhou Yuan was still watching the movements of the python in the water, but unexpectedly, the water surface in the distance suddenly exploded, and the python emerged from the water with its mouth open, and then swallowed the smoke in one gulp.
Apparently the python thought the smoke was some kind of delicious food.
"That's it now." Zhou Yuan secretly thought, and immediately he flashed towards the water pool.
Puff puff!
Zhou Yuan tapped his toes on the water and quickly ran towards the island.
With his current speed, he is not afraid of falling into the water.
After running a few steps, Zhou Yuan threw another black projectile.
The projectile flew in the other direction of the pool, then exploded, forming a cloud of black smoke.
The purpose of throwing this projectile is to prevent another python from appearing.
However, it seems that the second item does not appear.
In just a split second, Zhou Yuan jumped onto the island.
When he turned around and looked at the pool, he saw that the python had swallowed the smoke and was choked with tears and sneezing.
The python roared low, looking extremely uncomfortable, and kept tumbling in the water, splashing water several feet high.
That look seemed a bit funny.
Zhou Yuan ignored it and turned around to walk towards the center of the island.
There is still a ruined altar there.
In the center of the altar, there are three diamond-shaped grooves, which are exactly the same as the sketch in the notebook.
Zhou Yuan took out the white crystal stones that he had collected previously, and then embedded them into the grooves one by one.
When the last crystal falls.
There was only a click, as if a mechanism had been triggered.
The whole island immediately shook.
Next to the altar, four stones were removed, revealing a staircase leading underground.
Zhou Yuan's eyes flashed with surprise.
After going through many twists and turns, I finally opened the treasure here.
He immediately walked down the stairs.
Arriving at the bottom of the island, the surroundings were pitch black. After Zhou Yuan adapted to the light, he saw an underground tomb.
Ingenious mechanism skills, coupled with the workmanship of this tomb.
The extraordinary nature of this tomb owner has been revealed.
At least his family is very distinguished.
The three major families in Tianluo City combined may not be able to compare.
Zhou Yuan cautiously took two steps forward and immediately saw a line of small characters carved on the stone wall next to the coffin.
"I am Nangong Yu, the eldest son of the Nangong family in the imperial capital. Because I was unwilling to abide by the marriage arranged by my parents, I ran away from home and traveled around. But I didn't know that before I left, Nangong Shao secretly poisoned me and destroyed my life.
He cultivated his foundation and was eventually buried here due to illness."
"I was expected to break through the foundation building and embark on a higher martial arts path, but due to the poison in my body, I ended up stagnating in the middle stage of the foundation building."
"If you can, please be merciful to the intruder. You can take the treasures, but don't disturb my coffin. There is nothing in it. Of course, if you feel unwilling to go through my experience, you can take the tiger jade with you.
The emperor informed my parents of my death."
These were the only last words left by Nangong Yu.
It can be seen that although Nangong Yu was dissatisfied with his parents' arranged marriage, he still wanted to see his parents before he died.
But this hope ultimately came to nothing.
After reading the carvings on the stone wall, Zhou Yuan subconsciously lowered his head and saw two boxes under the stone wall.
He picked up one of the boxes, opened it and saw that it was a golden jade talisman.
"It seems that this is the tiger jade he was talking about. As long as it is obtained in the imperial capital, it can represent Nangong Yu's identity." Zhou Yuan thought to himself and reached out to pick up the tiger jade.
The tiger jade felt cold to the touch, which actually calmed my mind a lot.
The most taboo thing for martial artists is being irritable. This tiger jade is obviously a rare and supreme treasure and is of great benefit to cultivation.
At the same time, Zhou Yuan began to think.
What kind of grudge does this senior in the tomb have against Nangong Shao? How could he be poisoned? His life experience is too miserable.
After thinking for a while, he put the tiger jade away.
Then, he opened another box.
There was nothing else in the box, only a crystal-clear black ring.
This ring looks like jade but not jade, and looks like iron but not iron.
Almost the moment he saw it, Zhou Yuan's face showed shocking ecstasy.
"Najie?" Zhou Yuan's breathing became rapid.
That's right, this is the Najie, which is said to be able to accommodate all things. It is the most mysterious, precious, yet common item in the world of warriors.
It is said to be precious because it is only circulated in the hands of the prominent families in the imperial city and the super strong. It is even rarer in remote cities like Tianluo City.
It is said to be common, but in fact, as long as you have enough money, you can buy it anywhere.