When she could clearly see what it was that attacked her, Gu Lingzhi felt cold sweat running down her back.

A Carmine Python! The colored patterns on its back were as beautiful as its name suggested, but its poison was just as deadly. Being a first-order peak grade beast, its strength was equivalent to a Level Ten Martial Student.

Before the examination commenced, weren’t there teachers who segregated the beasts into areas based on their difficulty rating? This area was meant for first-order middle grade beasts, how could there be such a high-ranking beast?

Gu Lingzhi had no time to ponder the situation, however. All her attention was focused onto the Carmine Python, as she wrecked her brains to find a way out.

Escaping was not an option – the snake was much...