Dharma Ring: Selling dung beetles at the border

The big snake's body shook and stopped attacking. Ser Lian cautiously kept Neferi away.

Zooming out, Se Lian realized one thing. Although he had just been flying around with Neferi, he had not actually reached the back of the big snake.

Even though Neferi had such mobility, they only bombed half of the Orochi's body.

The big snake's body shook again, and some ridges were stirring under the snake's skin. It seemed that there were several big rats or giant dragons swarming under the snake's skin.

The wounds caused by Se Lian and Nefeli's bombardment were shot with blood by arrows. The wounds did not heal, but were stretched and torn, as if something was about to be born inside.

The dug holes were torn and connected into one piece, the ground made of snake skin split open, and countless tentacles of flesh and blood stretched out from the wounds. Surrounded by tentacles, what finally broke out from the body was a pair of arms that were disproportionate to the huge body.

The big snake's head finally turned around at this time, revealing a giant green face.

There was still a Patch on his face.

The snake jade had a human face and hands growing on it, and everyone present was a little surprised.

What the hell is that? Wuming muttered.

It's my king! Tanith became excited and announced happily, I knew that my king was not dead!

That's Racade? Neferi looked at Serian in surprise.

Judging from the facial features and the ring on his hand, it does look like the painting of Huoshan Mansion. Se Lian said, Be careful.

The fragmented monarch who had been hiding in the deepest part of the volcano finally revealed his true form, in the most ferocious and twisted form.

Alexander was still fighting in the magma below the big snake, and continued to bombard the big snake with punch after punch.

Larcade's eyes moved downward, and the snake's neck twisted irregularly, allowing him to catch a glimpse of Alexander below him and Patch on his face.

Larcade's smile grew thicker, with an expression of relief and more of a sense of pride, and he stretched out his right hand.

The giant hand, which was quite petite compared to the snake's body, stretched out to the top of the head - above the big snake's neck, where the snake's head was.

His big hand was stuffed into the big snake's mouth, and a sword was pulled out from the snake's mouth.

The corpses that had not been fully digested fell out along with Shekou's giant sword, fell into the magma and were burned. More corpses adhered to the surface of the sword, turning into bulging and wriggling tentacles of flesh and blood, hungry for fresh flesh and blood.

Under the ferocious blood-red covering, the original sacred gilding and decoration of the sword body can be vaguely seen. It is the holy sword held in the portrait of Larcade.

Pulling out the holy sword, Larkard's limbs and face danced lightly with the snake's body, enjoying himself. Larcade lowered his eyes and smiled with a touch of madness:

You...become members of my snake king clan, and let's devour the gods together!

It was no longer possible to tell whether the snake swallowed the fragmented king or whether the demigod swallowed the old snake. The two merged together in the most blasphemous and twisted form.

In the giant snake state just now, its size alone could bring fear. Now coupled with such a twisted state, Se Lian became more cautious and kept Neferi away.

Se Lian's caution was correct. Lacard didn't wait any longer. The muscles all over the snake's body tangled up and forcefully bounced the terrifying body up.

Taking off with the body of a snake, he didn't move at all, he just jumped on the spot. This seemed like a stupid move, but after his body size increased to such an extent, he felt like the sky was pressing down on him.

The big snake fell, the ground shook, and countless magma spewed out from under the snake's body, as if a volcano was erupting, sputtering lava in all directions.

A lava ball blasted towards Neferi, directly breaking through Neferi's storm and sending the two of them flying away.

The two fell to the ground, and the golden-blue protective shield protected them.

Fortunately, we are far away, otherwise we wouldn't have had time to let go. Se Lian pulled Neferi up and prepared to remove the protective shield and leave.

Just as he raised his staff, another huge object came from the sky and hit the two people's protective shields. Under the distortion of the force field, the giant object from above turned into an upward projection, and then slowed down under the influence of gravity, falling not far away, making a big crater.

The giant object crashed into the pit and spoke:

I'm stuck!

After a closer look, I realized it was Alexander. He was closest to the big snake just now, but was knocked away by the big snake.

We can't win. Se Lian looked at the giant snake, Let's retreat first.

After Larcade took control of the snake body, there were obviously fewer flaws. The demigod's wisdom began to revive, and he could no longer attack it with the same methods as the beast.

Nephili stirred up a strong wind, pulled out Alexander with a bang, and retreated to the edge of the audience hall where Wuming and others were sitting.

Where's Patch? Yura asked.

I just saw it... Se Lian looked at Larcade's face.

Patch was still hanging on Larcade's face. The huge earthquake just now was not shaken down by the layers of buffering of the snake's body.

Patch is at Larcade's weak point. Se Lian guessed, Maybe he has a way?

Although Rakad's face also looks very cold and hard, it is relatively safe. After all, Rakad cannot control the snake body to smash himself in the face, or raise the holy sword to cut himself.

Patch suddenly became the hope of the entire caravan.

But the hope didn't last long, Lacard did not hit Patch with the holy sword or his body, he opened his mouth.

The man's mouth didn't open wide, and he didn't look aggressive, but what came out of his mouth were countless fiery resentful souls.

Countless people swallowed by the big snake turned into resentful souls with their burned and painful postures, and pounced on the living.

The burned resentful soul began to explode, blasting towards Patch like firecrackers.

Patch could no longer stand and fell from the snake's face.

Lacard turned around and saw the opportunity with the snake's head, and was about to use his huge mouth to feed Patch into his belly, so that he could become a resentful spirit and a tribesman.

Uncle Patch! Laya exclaimed.

Neferi looked at Patch in the distance and sighed. She knew she couldn't bring him back with her speed.

The snake is too big.

Nefeli looked at Wuming. If there was anyone here who could do anything, it was Wuming.

Nefeli was stunned. Wuming did not look at the fallen Patch, but instead looked up.

Higher and further above the head than the big snake.

The dome, which was covered by red mist and could not see the sky, was broken by a thin and bright light. The light broke through the layers of dense fog and landed directly above the snake's head.

The bright light pierced the snake's head and sank into the ground.

As if the snake's head had been hit hard, its mouth closed and its head drooped.

Patch stepped on the snake's head as a buffer and landed safely.

What is that? Neferi was surprised.

What did you do? Se Lian looked at Wu Ming.

Wuming shook his head: I don't know, maybe that's what Patch is hiding.

Patch landed on the ground, but was still in front of the big snake and was not completely out of danger.

A successful blow is just a chance to breathe. The big snake was hit by an unknown object, and in a rage, it jumped up again.

This time, the big snake moved obviously and was ready to completely crush Patch under him. With Patch's speed, there's no chance of running away from this position.

If you had Yura's long fangs, you might be able to cut a hole in the snake's body and hide in, but now... maybe you can only find a way to dig a hole in the ground.

Patch crouched down and literally reached for the ground.

Then the big snake fell, the earth shook again, lava overflowed, and Patch could not be seen.

Everyone stared at the base of the big snake with some worry.

La Ya held her hands nervously and stretched her neck, wanting to reach under the big snake's territory:

Uncle Patch, are you okay...

It's okay. I don't have any other abilities except that I can survive. I'm very lucky. Patch was behind Laya, craning his neck to follow.

Wow! Laya was startled and almost fell down.

How did you get here? Se Lian was also surprised. He looked at the big snake and then at the place where Patch appeared.

Wuming was also quite surprised:

When did you learn Red Hood's moves?

Patch tossed a piece of white wax stone in his hand that was as warm as jade: Of course you have to learn such an easy escape method.

I don't know how to do it. Wuming said.

You just push past everything you encounter. How could you do that?

Then we can build better trade routes. Wuming was surprised.

You give me a little more. Patch said, What kind of occasion is this? Why don't you take it seriously.

What are you doing seriously? Wuming asked back.

Seriously... Patch subconsciously clenched his weapon and looked at Larcade, suddenly realizing what Wuming meant.

Larcade's death was the reason why he insisted on killing the serpent. Tanis was already a widow, and he could not watch her remain a widow anymore.

But now that Rakad is still alive, what reason does Patch have to continue attacking the big snake.

Do you want to continue? Wuming looked at Patch, and his simple words disturbed Patch's heart.

We have already started a war, right? Neferi said, We have already started fighting like this, can we stop?

Patch scratched his bald head irritably and gritted his teeth:

Let's go, madam, you also need to leave first -

Tanis looked at Rakad intently, speechless with excitement, and seemed not to notice what Patch said at all.

I knew it, as I said, my king is still alive, and the volcano has not fallen yet... Tanis was extremely excited, and all the pressure seemed to disappear with the appearance of Rakad.

As if sensing Tanith's feelings, the big snake turned its head and looked in Tanith's direction.

The long distance was just a few twists in front of the big snake's body. The big snake almost roared with strong wind and roar, approaching Tanis and the Wuming group.

Everyone became nervous, and Patch raised his shield, preparing to cover others' evacuation from the tunnel.

But the big snake didn't attack. The snake's eyes were reversed, and it seemed to be observing Tanis.

Without saying a word, Tanis opened her arms to the giant snake and even danced a few simple dance steps, which was flamboyant and beautiful.

What are you doing? Patch was anxious and angry at Tanith's behavior of taking the initiative to make herself more conspicuous.

My king will eat people when he wakes up. Tanith said, It's time for me to become a tribesman. You can leave safely, I will become a tribesman of my king, and there is still hope for the volcano. This is the best outcome.

Tanith said to Laya:

Look, Laya, this is your father. Mom didn't lie to you. Your father is really a great king.

Laya was not as happy as Tanis. Looking at the overly huge Rakad, she was a little scared and did not dare to speak.

you--

Patch wanted to scream, but when he looked at Tanis, he saw an expression he had never seen before. Joyful, excited, with a girlish blush, with hope and ambition. It was an expression that Patch had never seen before.

That joyful look made Patch's anger suddenly disappear. He sighed, slumped his shoulders and picked up the spear:

gone.

Leaving now? Wuming asked.

Obviously Rackard provided a much higher emotional value than I did, and he was able to regain his sanity, so it seemed like there was no other force intervening, Patch said.

You're already here, why don't you wait any longer? Wuming asked again.

There is a Godfrey outside, so hurry up and get away from this place. Patch said, We are just dung beetles, and it won't be easy to be caught between the great kings.

Patch emphasized the word great king very strongly.

Let's wait a little longer. This time, Wuming, who had always refused to conquer the snake, began to persuade him to stay, Yura probably doesn't want to leave.

Yura was very unwilling, but he also knew that without the help of Pachi and others, he had no chance of winning against the more powerful Rakad.

And are the big snake, which has no consciousness and only knows how to devour, and Racade, who can communicate when he wakes up, considered the same person? Should he carry the same hatred? This question suddenly troubled Yura.

Yura can also bypass the serpent and unleash his wrath on Tanith. But Tanis will be eaten soon. And Yura knew in her heart that no one could blame Elonora for this result but herself. His own rage had nothing to do with Eleonora's death, it was just the ripples of despair when hope was shattered. And no matter how angry I am, hope will never come back.

Yura also drooped his shoulders: Let's go.

Yura and Patch walked side by side towards the tunnel.

They look like two dogs. Wuming pointed at their lonely backs.

How could you say that? Nefeli was a little angry. She felt that she was the only person present who could still empathize with the two of them.

Wuming smiled and asked the employees to follow Patch, then turned back and shouted to Tanis:

Madam, are we still taking La Ya away?

Tanis thought for a moment and pushed Laya out:

Raya, follow the caravan and leave. You are not suitable for the life of the volcano. It is my fault. Go, the life outside is more suitable for you. Do you remember the treasure outside that I told you? Remember to give the merchant team, but also remember to save some – and take care of yourself.”

When La Ya heard this, she was a little overwhelmed and even shed tears sadly.

She didn't want to leave her mother, but she also knew that her mother would be eaten soon, and Laya knew that she could not regard being turned into a piece of rotten meat in the snake's belly as the reunion of mother and daughter.

Thinking of leaving her mother forever, Laya didn't want to leave even more. She wanted to accompany Tanis until the last moment, but she didn't want to face the scene of her mother being eaten.

Wuming looked at La Ya's tangled and sad expression:

Looks like you still have to think about it for a while - once you've decided, just run along the way you came from. We'll wait for you.

Saying that, Wuming also left the tunnel and caught up with Patch and others.

Tanis looked at Patch who disappeared into the tunnel, with a touch of tenderness in her eyes. She handed the castanet to Laya:

My child, mother has no chance to teach you how to dance. Your uncle Patch seems to know a lot about it. You can ask him to learn it - dance for him. Their caravan is also looking for a song and dance troupe. You can get a job and rely on yourself. The power of living.”

La Ya wiped away tears: Mom, why don't you follow Uncle Patch?

If mom were your age, she would probably go with him. Tanis said, But people change, time and experience will change everything. Mom has chosen her own path, and you also have to decide your own future. It’s time – it’s time to grow up.”

After Tanis finished instructing Laya, she turned to look at the big snake. She was suddenly startled, and then smiled.

The big snake has turned around, revealing Larcade's face, with a hazy softness in his eyes:

Oh, Tanith, you're still here.

Tanis lowered her eyebrows and bowed:

My king, I have not left you yet. The volcano needs your leadership.

Rakad pondered for a moment, did not respond to Tanis, and just said:

The people you brought are very good. The quality of the people last time was very good, and the quantity this time is good.

It's all for our great cause, Tanith said.

But they're gone, Rackard said.

Tanith said: They are not tribesmen, I have prepared better sacrifices.

Tanis danced and twirled, showing off her beautiful figure. That was the fiery dance that once attracted Larcade to be crazy about it. Tanis knew that this was also her last dance.

Oh, very good. Larcade's eyes became increasingly hazy and soft, as if he was gently swaying with the dance.

…

Patch and Se Lian were drawing some magic circle on the ground, preparing to connect to the one-way portal that would send them here out of thin air.

Slow down, wait for Laya. Wuming said, It's time to fix it too.

Patch kept saying, You should take Laya out directly. The child shouldn't be allowed to hear the sound of her mother being torn apart.

You don't want to hear it either. Wuming said.

Patch paused for a moment, then continued to draw the magic circle.

Seeing that Patch couldn't persuade him, Wuming approached Yula who was doing nothing.

Yura, we worked hard on the way here, and the corridor we came from was destroyed. Was it because you woke up the big snake?

Yura thought for a while:

It should be, but I was buried in a pile of corpses. I could hear it moving for a long time, but I don't know where it went.

When you came here, was it the same corridor you took? Wuming asked, There are many snake people in the corridor.

Yura nodded: We hadn't found the big snake at that time, and we didn't know how far ahead we were. I didn't want to worry about the snake people, so it took a lot of effort to sneak along.

Oh, even though it was midnight between the time you provoked the big snake and the time we came here, it wasn't too long. In such a short period of time, all the snake people disappeared and the big snake went to sleep again. Wuming said, It's like being full. It’s like you’ve had enough.”

Patch paused again and looked at Wuming:

What do you mean?

Bloodline. Wuming said, Obviously bloodline is the source of the strength of the demigods. The reason why the old snake can grow so huge is inseparable from swallowing up the demigods. The fact that Greg is so weak is also related to the bloodline.

The nameless finger Patch:

So who has the strongest blood?

What on earth do you want to say? Patch was a little annoyed now and was not in the mood to guess riddles with Wuming.

The first generation is the purest, followed by the second generation. Wuming said, If there is no second generation nearby, then we can only settle for the next best thing - look for the bloodline of the third generation - those who can be regarded as the descendants of Lakad Snake people.”

Wuming looked at the other side of the tunnel:

You see, Tanis also said that the big snake wanted to eat something when he woke up, but Rakad let us leave. What did he want to eat? Anyway, if it were me, I would definitely not like Tanis's meat. , it’s not enough to fill the gap between teeth. I can also vaguely feel that snake people are the fattest and most nutritious food – and that happens to be Tanith’s reverse scale.”

Wuming looked at Patch thoughtfully:

You said that Tanith's beloved husband wanted to eat her beloved daughter. How would she react?

Patch stayed for a moment, then bolted toward the tunnel.