From one person to nine to five

Chapter 609 Feathered Serpent (1)

Xu Fu slowly opened his eyes in the deep darkness. His vision was blurred and he was surrounded by thick darkness, as if he was under a starless night sky.

As he regained consciousness, he found himself lying in a muddy swamp, with the air filled with the smell of dampness and corruption.

Under his feet was a dark swamp, the muddy water flowing slowly, making a slight gurgling sound. In the swamp, bubbles occasionally emerged from the depths, and when they burst, they brought with them a nauseating stench.

Xu Fu tried to stand up, but found his limbs heavy, as if bound by invisible chains.

In this dark swamp, Xu Fu's senses became extremely sharp. He could hear faint noises coming from afar, the sound of snakes swimming in the mud.

The snakes' scales rubbed against the mud and water, making a rustling sound. They shuttled through the darkness, and occasionally a snake shadow passed by, revealing a flash of cold light.

Xu Fu's heartbeat began to accelerate. He knew that these snakes were not ordinary creatures. They might be the guardians of this dark swamp, or they might be traps left by Yama.

He had to deal with it carefully and find a way out. When Xu Fu was struggling to move forward in the swamp, suddenly, a strange wind blew from the depths of the swamp, carrying an ancient and mysterious breath.

There seemed to be a low chant in the wind, like an ancient spell, awakening the power sleeping in this land.

As the wind grew stronger, the water in the swamp began to fluctuate, forming whirlpools, as if some powerful being was about to awaken.

Xu Fu stopped and watched the changes around him vigilantly. His heartbeat was as fierce as a drum in his chest, and every beat seemed to remind him of the impending danger.

Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the depths of the swamp, illuminating the surrounding darkness.

In the light, a figure gradually emerged. It was a snake-like creature with huge wings. Its scales shone with golden luster under the light. Its wings were broad and powerful, and every flap caused the surrounding air to vibrate.

The winged serpent Izanami, the legendary guardian, appeared before Xu Fu in a majestic and inviolable posture.

Its eyes were like two burning rubies, emitting a deep and cold light. It stared directly at Xu Fu, as if trying to see through his soul.

The confrontation between Xu Fu and the winged snake Izanami is a contest of strength and will.

The winged snake Izanami did not attack immediately, but said in its deep and powerful voice: "Mortal, why did you break into this forbidden area? Your arrival has broken the tranquility here. What is your purpose?"

Xu Fu took a deep breath. Although his heart was filled with fear, his voice was unusually firm: "I am Xu Fu, and I came here to find the truth and freedom. I have no intention of offending you, but I must break the darkness and bondage on this land."

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the winged snake Izanami, and it seemed curious about Xu Fu's courage and determination.

It slowly spread its wings, and the surrounding mud began to surge, forming walls of water that surrounded Xu Fu.

"Your courage is commendable, but the secrets of this land are not something you can easily pry into. If you can pass my test, perhaps I will consider telling you some truth." The voice of the winged serpent Izanami echoed in the swamp, and there was a sense of testing in its words.

Xu Fu tightly grasped the golden spear in his hand. The weapon shone brightly in the sunlight, but in this dark quagmire, its light seemed to be suppressed, and it could only illuminate a small area around Xu Fu.

The tip of the long spear was extremely sharp and it was Xu Fu's only support in this battle.

The winged serpent Izanami's eyes were cold as its huge body swam slowly in the mud. Its wings flapped gently, stirring the surrounding air and forming small whirlwinds.

It was not in a hurry to attack, but was observing Xu Fu, looking for the best time to attack.

Xu Fu opened the prelude to the battle. He knew that facing such a powerful opponent, he had to strike first.

Xu Fu took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and rushed forward. The golden spear cut through the air, and with a sound of breaking through the air, it pierced the vital point of the winged snake Izanami.

However, Izanami's reaction speed was much faster than Xufu expected. It flapped its huge wings violently, and its body flexibly dodged to the side, easily avoiding Xufu's attack.

At the same time, its tail was like a long whip, sweeping towards Xu Fu with great force.

Xu Fu retreated quickly, the long spear spinning in his hand, forming a golden barrier to block the attack of the winged snake. Mud and water splashed everywhere, and the collision between the long spear and the snake's tail made a dull sound.

Xu Fu felt a huge force coming from the long spear. His arms trembled slightly, but there was no trace of retreat in his eyes.

The battle continued, and Xu Fu and the winged snake Izanami engaged in a fierce confrontation in the mud. Xu Fuli used the length and flexibility of the long spear to constantly change the attack angle, trying to find Izanami's weakness.

Izanami used its strength and speed, as well as the swampy terrain, to skillfully dodge and counterattack.

Every attack and defense was full of danger, and Xu Fu had to remain vigilant at all times, as any negligence could lead to fatal consequences.

His movements became faster and faster, and his dancing of the long spear became more and more skillful. The golden light drew bright tracks in the darkness.

The winged serpent Izanami also demonstrated its powerful fighting ability. Each of its attacks was full of power and speed, making Xu Fu elusive.

But as the battle progressed, Xu Fu gradually adapted to Izanami's fighting rhythm. He began to be able to predict Izanami's attacks and find opportunities to counterattack. Deep in the swamp, Xu Fu's battle with the winged snake Izanami became more and more intense.

Xu Fu wielded the golden spear in his hand, and every attack was filled with all his strength and will. The spear drew golden arcs in the air, like a meteor streaking through the night sky, illuminating the dark quagmire.

Izanami, with her extraordinary strength and speed, skillfully dodged Xu Fu's attacks, twisting her body flexibly in the mud like a fish swimming in water, and each dodge seemed so natural and graceful.

However, it was not content with simple defense. As the battle progressed, Izanami began to summon its subjects - the snakes.

Snakes poured out from every corner of the swamp, their eyes flashing faint green light in the darkness, like will-o'-the-wisp.

These snakes had different shapes, some were as thin as threads, and some were as thick as pythons. Under the command of Izanami, they attacked Xu Fu.

Facing the siege of the snakes, Xu Fu did not show any fear. He knew that only by keeping calm could he find a chance of survival in this life-and-death battle.

The long spear in his hand swung even faster, and every swing accurately hit the vital points of the snakes.

However, the number of snakes seemed endless. They kept pouring out of the mud and attacking Xu Fu in waves. Xu Fu's physical strength was constantly depleting, but his will became stronger. He began to use the strengths of the long spear, using its length and flexibility to create golden defense circles to keep the snakes out.

When Izanami saw this, a cunning light flashed in its eyes.

It knew that the simple attack of the snake group could not pose a sufficient threat to Xu Fu. Therefore, it began to change its tactics, using its own strength and speed to fight in coordination with the snake group, forming a three-dimensional attack mode.

Izanami's wings flapped violently, creating a whirlwind that caused the water in the swamp to ripple and form small whirlpools.

These whirlpools not only interfered with Xu Fu's vision, but also provided cover and attack opportunities for the snakes. Under the cover of the whirlpools, the snakes approached Xu Fu silently and launched a more fierce attack.

Xu Fu felt unprecedented pressure. He had to stay vigilant against the snakes while dealing with Izanami's attacks.

His long spear danced faster in his hand, and every swing was full of power and precision. He not only had to repel the snakes, but also looked for opportunities to deal an effective blow to Izanami.

During the battle, Xu Fu demonstrated his outstanding fighting skills and indomitable will.

He constantly changed his attack and defense strategies, sometimes stabbing the snakes with the tip of the spear, and sometimes sweeping towards Izanami with the tail of the spear.

Each of his attacks was full of changes, making it difficult for Izanami and the snakes to predict.

Izanami was not to be outdone. It used its strength and speed, as well as its familiarity with the swamp, to launch continuous attacks.

Its tail was like a long whip, and every swing brought great force, trying to break Xu Fu's defense. At the same time, the whirlwind created by the flapping of its wings also provided the snakes with more attack opportunities.

The battle continued in the quagmire, and neither Xufu nor Izanami showed any signs of fatigue. The battle between them was not only a contest of strength, but also a contest of wisdom and will.

Every attack and defense is full of changes and strategies, which is dazzling.

Xu Fu's long spear drew golden tracks in the mud, while Izanami and the snakes' attacks were like ghosts in the darkness, silent but deadly.

The battle scenes were extremely fierce, and every confrontation was full of tension and excitement, making people dare not blink for fear of missing any wonderful moment.

As the battle progressed, Xu Fu gradually adapted to the attack rhythm of Izanami and the snakes.

He began to be better able to predict their attacks and find opportunities to counterattack. His long spear wielded more freely, and each swing was more precise and powerful.

Izanami also felt the change in Xufu, and knew that if the battle could not end as soon as possible, he might be in an unfavorable situation.

So it began to attack more aggressively, trying to overwhelm Xu Fu with its advantage in strength and speed.

The moment Izanami waved her hand, the entire swamp seemed to be given life, and the surging mud and water began to form waves. These waves were not ordinary water waves, but snake waves composed of countless snakes.

Each snake seemed to be driven by Izanami's power, and they rolled in the mud and water, forming waves of deadly attacks.

In front of Xu Fu's eyes, the quagmire was no longer a calm stagnant water, but had turned into a threatening battlefield.

Wave after wave of snakes surged towards him, each wave was more ferocious and denser than the previous one. Xu Fu knew that he had to respond quickly, otherwise he would be swallowed by the snake waves.

He gripped his spear tightly, took a deep breath, and prepared to face this unprecedented challenge.

The long spear danced in his hand, drawing golden arcs. Every swing accurately hit the front end of the snake wave and repelled the snakes.

However, the size and power of the snake wave far exceeded his expectations, and he had to constantly swing his long spear to barely maintain his foothold.

Izanami watched Xu Fu's battle from a distance, with a cunning and cold light in his eyes. He knew that although the attack of Shelang was powerful, it was not enough to completely defeat Xu Fu.

So, it began to use its own strength to further enhance the power of the snake wave.

Izanami's wings flapped again, and this time, it was not just to create a whirlwind, but to inject more power into the snake wave.

The water in the mud was flapped more violently by its wings, and the height and speed of the snake waves continued to increase, forming towering walls of water that pressed towards Xu Fu.

Xu Fu felt unprecedented pressure. He had to concentrate more and wield the long spear more accurately.

Each of his swings gathered all his strength and skill. The long spear drew golden light curtains in the air, repelling the snake waves again and again.

However, the snake waves' attack did not weaken because of Xu Fu's resistance, but became more fierce. Under the command of Izanami, the snake group became more cunning and ferocious.

They no longer simply attacked Xu Fu, but began to look for his weaknesses and tried to attack from different angles.

Xu Fu's fighting skills were fully demonstrated at this moment. He not only had to deal with the frontal snake waves, but also had to be wary of the snake groups coming from all directions.

His long spear danced in his hand like a golden dragon, and every swing was full of power and beauty. His figure shuttled through the mud, performing a thrilling dance with the waves and groups of snakes.

Facing the surging waves, Xu Fu's mind was clear.

He knew that ordinary attack methods were no longer able to counter the combined attack of Izanami and the snakes. At this moment, he decided to use his most exquisite spearmanship - Prison Ox Spearmanship.

The Prison Ox Spear Technique is an ancient and mysterious martial art. According to legend, only true warriors can comprehend its essence.

Xu Fu had already mastered this spear technique to perfection after years of practice. At this moment, he used the power of the spear technique to its fullest to deal with the crisis at hand.

The first move of the Prison Ox Spear Technique - "Breaking the Waves", the golden spear in Xu Fu's hand seemed to turn into a dragon, shuttling through the serpentine waves.

The tip of the long spear drew out sharp streams of air, breaking the waves of snakes one by one. The snakes retreated one after another under the impact of the air flow and could not get close to Xu Fu's side.

(End of this chapter)