Chapter 11 A Deal with the Devil

Explosions continued in the Misty Forest, and fires occasionally broke out, only to be quickly extinguished by the mysterious power permeating the forest.

The damaged ancient trees regrew, absorbing the surging mist and transforming into towering trees in the blink of an eye.

The thousand-meter-wide ball of flesh rolled and crashed, while Zhang Ji clung tightly to it, ceaselessly devouring and gnawing. Each bite from his three giant mouths yielded 500,000 evolution points.

A day and a night passed.

The ball of flesh grew weaker and weaker, its rolling speed slowed, and it emitted a somewhat terrified sound: "Fellow Daoist, you've eaten so much, isn't your stomach full?"

It believed that the other party should have long been full, yet he showed no sign of stopping, as if determined to devour it completely.

This was simply too gluttonous.

Was he a Gluttonous Snake?

Moreover, its flesh-healing talent required the consumption of essence, qi, and spirit. Over time, its essence, qi, and spirit were severely depleted, and its next slumber might last more than a decade.

"Chī~"

Zhang Ji took another bite, and the metallic voice in his mind chimed: "Evolution points +500,000, cumulative 2.05 billion/2 billion. Requirements for the eleventh evolution have been met. Initiate evolution immediately?"

A look of joy appeared in Zhang Ji's eyes.

This ball of flesh was truly a treasure!

Hearing the other party's weak and frightened voice, Zhang Ji said with concern, "Daoist, what's wrong? You seem a bit weak?"

"You're eating too fiercely! This old one's flesh regeneration can't keep up!"

"What happens if you can't keep up?"

"I'll die!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ji's expression changed drastically. Worry and deep concern filled his eyes as he hurriedly said, "Daoist, you can't die!"

The ball of flesh responded, "Hmm?! What does this vile snake want? You're giving this old one goosebumps with that look."

The other party had unexpectedly ceased his attack and instead displayed such a concerned demeanor, causing it to feel unnatural and afraid.

Especially since the other party was still chewing on its flesh while saying these words, with saliva dripping from one of his giant mouths, making him look like he was up to no good.

Zhang Ji took a step back, extended a snake claw, and smiled. "Flesh Ball Daoist, what kind of person do you take me for? Don't look at me like that!"

"Come, shake a claw, Flesh Ball Daoist. Let's get to know each other again. I am Zhang Ji, a humble and courteous King Cobra!"

The ball of flesh angrily retorted, "This old one has a name, it's Tai Sui, not some damn Flesh Ball!"

Its tone was indignant, but the flesh mountain rippled, forming a claw of pure flesh, and shook Zhang Ji's claw.

"You're really not going to eat me?" It was doubtful, its eyes filled with disbelief. The other party had clearly been dominant just now, so why had he suddenly backed down?!

Zhang Ji said earnestly, "Of course. I, Zhang Ji, keep my word. It was all a misunderstanding just now. Now that we've met, why not become sworn brothers?"

The ball of flesh was stunned.

The other party's bizarre actions were too much; it couldn't quite process them.

"This old one will consider it." It hesitated, shrewdly thinking that regardless of the other party's intentions, it would stall for time until its essence, qi, and spirit recovered, then deal with him.

Zhang Ji's scarlet vertical pupils gleamed with a flash of light. He had made up his mind that once the other party recovered, he would continue the second round of devouring and evolution.

This ball of flesh, I, Zhang Ji, am determined to raise!

Regardless of whether it was called Tai Sui or something else, it would be his "charging pile" for evolution points from now on.

"I must take good care of it and use it to farm evolution points until I reach the ninth-level Ancient Beast!"

Zhang Ji felt excited and expectant. His gaze toward the ball of flesh grew gentler and more affectionate as he loudly proclaimed, "Flesh Ball Brother, although you appear to be older, constantly referring to yourself as 'this old one,' we大佬 (dàlǎo - big shots) don't prioritize seniority based on age; we only look at strength."

"I, the ferocious King Cobra, am just a tiny bit stronger than you, so I'll reluctantly become your older brother!"

"From now on, you'll be my second brother. Follow your big brother closely, and I will never mistreat you... or rather, I'll definitely take good care of you, letting you eat well, sleep well, and grow fat, with a great figure and tender flesh."

The ball of flesh grew wary and asked, "Is there such a good thing? This old one just left the secret realm and already has a big brother to protect me? You're not just craving my flesh, are you?!"

Zhang Ji's three heads shook together, causing them to bump and feel dizzy. He said, "Second Brother, you're looking at your big brother through a crack in the door, underestimating me, aren't you? Am I that kind of snake?!"

"Go ask around in Xichuan Town. I, Zhang Ji, am righteous, kind-hearted, never kill the innocent, and never commit evil deeds. I just occasionally eat some meat and drink some blood, and nothing else."

"Some time ago, a green-haired turtle came to the Great Wilderness, wanting to harm me, but I forgave its transgression and even kept it in Xichuan Town as an honored guest..."

As Zhang Ji spoke, saliva dripped incessantly from his monstrous, xenomorphic mouths, corroding the ground like concentrated acid, emitting bursts of white vapor, which made the ball of flesh speechless and wary.

"Do you think that just because this old one has been in the Ma Xiang Secret Realm for too long, I've become a fool who can be easily fooled by you?!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ji's expression suddenly turned fierce and sinister, his scarlet vertical pupils shone with intense ferocity, his fangs and sharp teeth opened and closed, and he shouted sharply, "Don't push your luck! One word, do you acknowledge me, this handsome and kind King Cobra, as your big brother?!"

As he spoke, his three giant mouths opened and closed, ready to bite again.

The ball of flesh trembled and hurriedly said, "Don't! This old one acknowledges you, Big Brother! King Cobra, Big Brother, show mercy!"

A smile appeared in Zhang Ji's scarlet vertical pupils. "That's right! We're a loving family from now on. You must grow strong and gain more flesh!"

"Yes, yes, Big Brother, I'll gain more flesh!"

"You must never let yourself get thin, understand?"

"Yes, yes, I won't get thin, I'll definitely grow fat, with a great figure!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ji's forked tongue flicked out, licking his lips, and he said, "Good, Second Brother, your awareness is very high. I believe that in the near future, you and I, brothers, hand in claw, will definitely break through this cage, carve out a new world, and look down upon the universe and the starry sea."

Hearing this, the ball of flesh's blood-lake-like scarlet giant eyes couldn't help but reveal a look of anticipation and longing.

Regardless of whether Zhang Ji had other malicious intentions, this strong man's mentality had resonated with it, touched its G-spot, and made its whole body of fat tremble with excitement.

Zhang Ji smiled and heard the metallic voice in his mind once again asking whether to evolve. Zhang Ji hurriedly replied in his mind, "Evolve immediately!"

Then, he said to the ball of flesh beside him, "Second Brother, feel free to wander around. Big Brother is feeling it; I'm going to break through and advance!"

As he spoke, Zhang Ji's scales rhythmically trembled, his flesh squirmed, his snake skin began to shed, and his aura rapidly strengthened, all while the ball of flesh stared in astonishment.

There was no possibility of his breakthrough being interrupted, failing, or becoming weakened during the process, so Zhang Ji dared to evolve openly in front of the ball of flesh.

In the blink of an eye.

He shed a layer of skin, his body grew from a thousand meters to thirteen hundred meters, he advanced to the second-level Ancient Beast, his aura increased greatly, his blood-gold scales became even darker, and the aura on his body became even more sinister and eerie, making people uncomfortable.