At the edge of the great lake, a giant python flicked its tongue as it prowled restlessly along the shore. In normal circumstances, there would have been nothing unusual about its behavior, yet now, nearly every illusory beast in the region was charging toward Three-Rainbow Falls. The fact that this python alone lingered behind made it stand out. 

Suddenly, its enormous body shuddered, and confusion clouded its eyes. A moment later, it slowly slithered away from the lakeside. Only after putting several li between itself and the shore did the confusion gradually clear from its eyes. The python turned back toward the water, seemingly puzzled by what had just happened, but its attention was soon drawn to the countless beasts charging past. Whatever hesitation it had felt vanished, and the python joined the raging tide.

The vibrations shaking the surrounding land sent waves rolling across the lake. Hidden in it, Luo Chen finally let out the breath he had been holding. Something still...