Rebirth in Journey to the West: Sun Wukong-Chapter 854 - 855: Soul-Stealing Tiger Python (3rd Update!)

"Soul Chaser, do you recognize this monster?"

The Artifact Spirit of the ancient divine weapon, Soul Chaser, had fallen into a deep slumber after becoming the spirit of the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod. According to it, the purpose was to completely merge with the rod. Sun Wukong did not expect it to awaken at this moment and, hearing it recognize the creature with the tiger head and snake body, was overjoyed.

"This is a Soul-Stealing Tiger Python. Its specialty is the Soul-Stealing Sound Wave, which can petrify the physical body and shatter the divine soul! In ancient times, these feral beasts were kept by the Beast Spirit Sect, but they were annihilated along with the sect. How can there be one here?"

Soul Chaser’s voice was filled with astonishment.

"Is this Soul-Stealing Tiger Python really only owned by the Beast Spirit Sect?"

"Of course! Only the Beast Spirit Sect had the ability to control Beast Souls and drive these feral beasts. Other sects don’t have such skill!"

"So this Ancient God Ruin must have been left by the ancient Beast Spirit Sect."

Sun Wukong’s eyes narrowed slightly. The ancient Beast Spirit Sect was a formidable force that perished long ago, yet the relics it left behind still held great danger. One could only imagine the fierce might the sect possessed back then!

"Does the Soul-Stealing Tiger Python have any weaknesses?"

No matter the awe, solving the current dilemma was paramount. Sun Wukong and Zhao Jun continuously dodged the attacks of the two Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons, several times narrowly escaping the sound waves. This wasn’t a sustainable strategy!

"The Soul-Stealing Tiger Python has no obvious weaknesses. If I must state one, let me think... Hmm, it should be the throat, which is the most vulnerable!"

"The throat?"

Sun Wukong looked at the throat of the Soul-Stealing Tiger Python and saw rows of sharp teeth. "You’re not joking with me, are you? How can the throat be vulnerable?"

"Master, don’t rush! I haven’t finished!"

Soul Chaser hurriedly explained, "Before the Soul-Stealing Tiger Python unleashes its sound wave attack, it opens its mouth wide, resulting in a brief moment of pause. During that instant, all the power in its head is concentrated in the neck to gather the sound wave energy, leaving the throat unprotected. If you seize the moment to attack the throat, you can kill it in one strike!"

Soul Chaser was not lying!

Sun Wukong’s Void-Breaking Moon Eyes immediately focused on the Soul-Stealing Tiger Python. Indeed, as Soul Chaser described, the energy of the sound wave gathered in the neck caused the power in the head to dissipate. Apart from the protection of its outer shell, the throat was indeed most vulnerable and a perfect target when its mouth was wide open!

"Brother Zhao, this is a Soul-Stealing Tiger Python. Its sound wave attack can petrify the body and shatter the divine soul. Its only weak point is revealed in the instant before it launches a sound wave when it opens its mouth. At that moment, all the power in its head concentrates in the neck, and the open mouth is the best target!"

Sun Wukong shouted to Zhao Jun.

"Soul-Stealing Tiger Python?"

Zhao Jun was taken aback. He seemed to have heard of this feral beast’s notoriety, but hadn’t it gone extinct along with the Beast Spirit Sect in ancient times? How did Sun Wukong know about it? Just earlier, Sun Wukong had been asking him about it!

Zhao Jun’s mind was filled with questions, but now was not the time for inquiring. First, they needed to deal with these two Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons!

"Roar~!"

"Roar~!"

Two roars echoed as the two Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons simultaneously opened their mouths, gathering the energy for their sound wave attack in their necks once more.

"Now! Break!"

Sun Wukong’s eyes gleamed. The Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod left his hand, imbued with powerful Chaos Primordial Force, shooting like an arrow into one of the Soul-Stealing Tiger Python’s open mouths. At the same time, Zhao Jun’s Dragon Spear swiftly covered several meters, piercing the other Python’s open mouth.

Splat!

Splat!

The sound of sharp weapons penetrating flesh rang out, and the back of the two Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons’ heads exploded with a loud crack. The Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod and the Dragon Spear had pierced through their mouths and heads, killing them instantly.

"Phew~!"

Sun Wukong and Zhao Jun simultaneously let out a breath of relief, retrieving the Ruyi Golden-Hooped Rod and Dragon Spear, and looking at the fallen corpses of the two Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons, feeling a wave of silent gratitude.

"Soul Chaser, we owe this victory to you!"

Sun Wukong praised Soul Chaser inwardly. If it weren’t for Soul Chaser’s advice, he might never have thought to attack the open mouth of the Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons. After all, his earlier attempts at attacking them had hit their mouths without causing any significant damage. Who could have guessed that a successful attack was only possible in the moment before their sound wave attack?

"Master, you flatter me. It’s nothing."

Soul Chaser’s words were modest, but Sun Wukong could hear a trace of concealed pride in its tone.

"Soul Chaser, the Ancient God Ruins are fraught with danger. You should not go back to sleep. I will likely need your help for many things ahead!"

"Yes, Master!"

Soul Chaser nodded, then paused before speaking again, "Master, there are four spiritual beasts within you that have been absorbing your strength. I sealed them to slow down their absorption. Do you need me to unseal them?"

Four spiritual beasts? Damn! It’s the Dragon Cat, Dragon Scorpion, Vermilion Bird, and Tian Lin!

"Why did you seal them? They are my contracted divine beast companions. I allowed them to absorb that energy! Hurry up and unseal them!"

Sun Wukong was speechless. No wonder the four hadn’t shown themselves since reaching the Yuan Realm. He had assumed they were in a deep sleep, but now he realized that they were sealed by Soul Chaser and couldn’t wake up!

"Master’s contracted divine beasts? I’ll unseal them right away!"

Soul Chaser quickly lifted the seals on the Dragon Cat, Dragon Scorpion, Vermilion Bird, and Tian Lin. However, the four remained in a state of slumber, not yet awakening. Sun Wukong understood that they needed to absorb enough power to elevate their cultivation to a level comparable to his before they could awaken. During this journey through the Ancient God Ruins, he couldn’t count on their help.

"Wukong, how did you know this monster was a Soul-Stealing Tiger Python? And how did you know its weakness?"

The conversation between Sun Wukong and Soul Chaser, taking place through mind telepathy, had only lasted a moment. After dealing with the Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons, Zhao Jun looked at Sun Wukong with curiosity and asked.

"It was my Divine Weapon Spirit who told me. I just gave it a try, and it turned out to be right!"

Sun Wukong laughed and said, "This place isn’t safe. There might be more than two Soul-Stealing Tiger Pythons. We should leave quickly!"

With that, he quickened his pace and sped off ahead.

"Divine Weapon Spirit? Wukong’s weapon has a spirit! The secrets he hides are indeed numerous!"

A gleam of admiration flickered in Zhao Jun’s eyes. His evaluation of Sun Wukong rose again. Without saying more, he unfolded his form and followed.