Surviving the calamity, a disciple of the Shengye Sect collapsed onto the ground, gasping for air and trembling with fear, when suddenly a clear voice rang out.

"The danger has passed. Since you've crushed the jade slip, return to the flying boat quickly and do not linger in the forest."

"Ah, yes, disciple understands. Thank you, senior, for saving my life." The Shengye Sect disciple regained his senses and hastily bowed in the direction of the voice, though no one was there.

Although he received no reply, he dared not stay any longer and hurriedly left the area. Behind him, a purple-black vine slowly writhed, soon draining a giant python into a mummified corpse.