Chapter 726 - Chapter 726: The Heartbroken Water Monster

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Chapter 726: The Heartbroken Water Monster 

The water monsters were completely stunned! 

Their boss, willingly acting as a guide for a human! 

Although their boss repeatedly emphasized how extraordinary and powerful this human was, the water monsters had yet to witness any display of his true strength. 

Could their boss have been deceived by this human? 

Just like those "love-struck fools" in TV dramas, falling for a scoundrel's sweet-talking lies? 

Hmm… 

These water monsters, despite living in the Radiant Secret Realm, had killed plenty of human Professionals who invaded their territory. 

Among the loot, some human Professionals' storage rings contained media devices—self-powered and requiring no electricity. After all, in the world of Professionals, relying on electricity was considered outdated and "low-class." 

Most devices now operated on mana, converting one's own energy to power them. 

So, the water monsters had watched a lot of human films and shows. 

Now, they felt their boss's situation resembled those "love-struck fools" in dramas. 

The water monsters hesitated—should they step forward to talk their boss out of this "disastrous relationship"? 

But they also feared angering her. 

Meanwhile… 

Ling Zhan was slightly surprised by the serpent demon's self-recommendation. 

He hadn't expected her to make such an offer! 

But he had to admit… 

He did need a guide familiar with the secret realm. 

Otherwise, he'd be wandering aimlessly, unsure of even the location of the final grand treasure trove. 

By the time he found it, Ding Haoji, Zhang Mingruo, and others might have already taken the top resources. 

That was unacceptable. 

Ling Zhan gave the white-dress serpent demon a once-over before saying calmly, "You should be glad you didn't attack me earlier. Before entering this secret realm, I already killed a level-155 Crystal Python King." 

The serpent demon's expression tightened at his words. 

As expected… 

This human was no ordinary person! 

The Crystal Python King was a Tier 6 spirit beast! 

While not a divine beast, it had reached level 155, and its strength far surpassed her own. 

The Frost Python knew that if she fought the Crystal Python King, she'd undoubtedly be the one to die. 

"Boss! He's lying for sure!" 

"He says he killed a level-155 Crystal Python King—how can he prove it?" 

"Anyone can say things like that! I could claim I killed the Demon Lord!" 

A shrimp monster couldn't help voicing its doubts. 

It felt the human was a smooth talker… no, a snake charmer. 

Whatever he said, their boss believed it. 

Hearing this, the serpent demon paused for a moment. That's true—while she was sure this human was stronger than her, that didn't necessarily mean he could kill the Crystal Python King. 

However… 

In the next instant, everyone was left dumbfounded. 

The human youth calmly retrieved a gleaming crystal serpent core from his spatial pouch and casually tossed it to the serpent demon. "Though you're a monster, I don't like owing favors. This core, taken from the Crystal Python King, is your reward for being my guide." 

The serpent demon stared at the serpent core in her hand, stunned. 

The water monsters collectively gaped, their eyes wide. 

Holy crap! 

He wasn't bluffing?! 

This… 

"Thank you, Senior!" 

The serpent demon immediately bowed deeply! 

This was the core of a spirit beast! 

It contained the pure essence of the Crystal Python King's bloodline! 

If she consumed it, her beast bloodline would directly evolve into a spirit beast bloodline! 

Her level would instantly increase by at least five! 

For monsters, bloodline rank was everything! 

Bloodline rank strictly limited a monster's potential and achievements. 

Without her fortunate encounter devouring numerous Holy Snow Celestial Lotuses, the Frost Python would've remained an ordinary snake monster in the Radiant Secret Realm. 

Her fate would've been to be slaughtered by invading Professionals. 

But after her mutation and evolution, she reached level 150. Even so, her future prospects would likely cap at level 160. 

Reaching level 170 might be possible, but the odds were slim. Even with abundant resources, her bloodline rank was a severe limitation. 

Now, however… 

If she evolved into a spirit beast, she could easily reach level 170 with enough resources! 

How could she not be ecstatic? 

This serpent core was invaluable to her. 

It solidified her resolve to remain by this senior's side as his guide. 

This senior likely suppressed his level below 140 to enter the Radiant Secret Realm. 

Once outside, he would undoubtedly restore his strength to level 170 or even level 180. 

Yes… 

That must be his true power! 

Otherwise, how could one glance from him terrify her to the core? 

Under the water monsters' watchful eyes, 

their boss trailed after the human youth. 

Meanwhile, the one-armed crab monster collapsed to the ground, wailing, "Ah! I've been dumped! Waaaah!" 

The surrounding water monsters sympathetically patted its shoulder. 

Everyone knew the crab monster had a crush on their boss. 

But it was hopeless… 

Their boss had no interest in them, her hideous underlings. 

And now, she had followed this human away. The crab monster felt utterly heartbroken. 

...…

"Senior, the Radiant Secret Realm is essentially a vast, small-scale continent divided into five regions," explained the serpent demon as she followed Ling Zhan. 

"We're currently in the northern Snowfield region, where perpetual clouds and raging blizzards dominate." 

"There's also the eastern Plains region, southern Forest region, western Desert region, and the central Mountain region." 

"The final grand treasure trove is located in the central region, guarded by a level-165 Radiant Dragon King." 

"The Radiant Dragon King has been guarding it for many years. It's said no one has ever defeated it to claim the ultimate treasure." 

"The central region is currently inaccessible. Only the teleportation points can lead there, but access won't open until the final three hours before this secret realm closes." 

"Each region within the Radiant Secret Realm has multiple teleportation points for easier travel. If you'd like to head to the western or eastern regions now, I can guide you to a teleportation point." 

The serpent demon diligently provided detailed information about the secret realm while keeping pace with Ling Zhan. 

She was certainly proving herself to be a reliable guide.