#332 - Chapter 332: Dahei's Statue

Cheng Feng looked at Da Hei, the astonishment in his heart lingered for a long time. This usually taciturn giant black python, who acted only on instinct, now seemed to possess a wisdom that transcended its species. Its human-like actions, every subtle detail, revealed an incredible sentience.

"Could it be…" Cheng Feng muttered to himself, countless thoughts flashing through his mind, "Is it the effect of the black python meat?"

Da Hei seemed to sense Cheng Feng's gaze and slowly turned its head. A subtle glimmer flashed in its deep eyes, as if responding to Cheng Feng's doubts.

It gently swayed its massive body, the surrounding air seeming to tremble slightly with its movements, displaying an indescribable majesty and harmony.

Cheng Feng took a deep breath and decided not to delve into the reasons behind this. After all, no matter what power it possessed, Da Hei was his most steadfast companion.

The blood contract in the Serpent Control Scripture was not just for show.

He stepped forward and gently patted Da Hei's hard scales, feeling a warm and familiar power flow through him, filling his heart with a sense of inexplicable peace.

"Da Hei, no matter what you become, you will always be my best friend," Cheng Feng said softly, his voice filled with determination and trust.

Da Hei seemed to understand Cheng Feng's words. Its massive head gently nuzzled Cheng Feng's shoulder, a silent comfort and promise.

The people of Hong Village stood not far away, witnessing Da Hei's unexpectedly sentient behavior. Their faces revealed a mixture of disbelief and gratification.

Da Hei's extraordinary display of sentience, and the seemingly unspoken understanding between it and Cheng Feng, instantly dispelled all the worries and doubts in everyone's hearts.

"It seems we were overthinking it," Village Chief Li Bo stroked his beard and said with a smile, "The beast under Sect Leader Cheng's command will certainly not harm us."

The villagers nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with admiration for Cheng Feng and Da Hei. They gathered around, some whispering, others walking forward, casting admiring glances at Cheng Feng.

"Sect Leader Cheng, you are truly amazing!" An elderly villager praised, "To be able to tame such a magnificent and majestic divine beast so docilely, it's clear that Sect Leader Cheng's skills are extraordinary."

Cheng Feng smiled embarrassedly and quickly waved his hand: "Not at all, not at all. It's Da Hei itself that is highly intelligent. I was just lucky to encounter it. Moreover, Da Hei is not only my partner, but also a member of Hong Village. It will protect our Hong Village in the future."

The villagers were even more moved upon hearing this. Cheng Feng's words were not empty promises. He had consistently demonstrated his determination with practical actions.

Da Hei, a being feared by many, would now, under Cheng Feng's guidance, become a guardian deity for Hong Village.

"From now on, with a divine beast in Hong Village, we won't have to fear anything!" A young man shouted excitedly, eliciting a burst of laughter and agreement.

Under Cheng Feng's careful arrangement, Da Hei had a unique meeting with the village chief and the villagers of Hong Village. The sunlight shone on the village square, and everyone wore curious and friendly smiles, surrounding this newly joined special member – Da Hei.

Cheng Feng stood beside Da Hei and softly introduced it to the village chief: "Village Chief, this is Da Hei, my loyal partner. I hope that with your and everyone's help, we can take good care of Da Hei together and ensure that it lives here safely and comfortably."

Village Chief Li Bo looked Da Hei up and down, his eyes full of admiration: "What a big fellow! Cheng Feng, rest assured, the people of our Hong Village are all warm-hearted and will treat Da Hei like family."

Then, Cheng Feng turned to Da Hei and engaged in a silent conversation, in a way that only the two of them could understand. He extended his palm and gently pressed it against Da Hei's massive scales, his eyes filled with determination and trust: "Da Hei, I want to make a promise with you.

Here, no matter what happens, you must not eat people, whether they are villagers of Hong Village or travelers from afar.

However, if there are people or beasts that threaten the safety of the village, you can use your power to protect us, even… kill them."

Da Hei seemed to understand Cheng Feng's words. It lowered its head, met Cheng Feng's deep eyes for a moment, and then let out a low and powerful hiss, as if responding to this solemn agreement.

The villagers were deeply shocked by this scene. They had never seen such a sentient being, and they had never imagined that Da Hei would so obediently accept such a rule.

At this moment, their fear of Da Hei completely dissipated, replaced by sincere respect and love.

From then on, Da Hei not only became a unique landscape of Hong Village, but also became a guardian deity in the hearts of the villagers.

Whenever night fell, or when outsiders stepped into this land, Da Hei always patrolled silently around the village, guarding this peaceful homeland with its invincible majesty.

And Cheng Feng and the village chief often brought food to visit Da Hei, ensuring its carefree life.

In such harmonious coexistence, Hong Village ushered in one peaceful day after another, and the deep friendship between Da Hei and Cheng Feng also became a popular story among the villagers.

Even more, the villagers of Hong Village were deeply moved by the deep friendship between Da Hei and Cheng Feng, as well as Da Hei's protection of the village. They decided to commemorate this special guardian in a more lasting and solemn way.

Under the leadership of the village chief, Hong Village organized a team of skilled craftsmen. They carefully selected high-quality stone materials, preparing to carve a stone statue for Da Hei.

The craftsmen worked day and night, relying on their superb skills and deep memory of Da Hei's image. With each chisel and carving, Da Hei's mighty figure gradually appeared on the stone.

The stone statue of Da Hei had firm yet gentle eyes, and its massive body seemed ready to leap up at any moment, protecting every living being on this land.

After the stone statue was completed, the villagers held a grand celebration, placing the statue in a prominent position at the entrance of the village.

Whenever someone entered or left Hong Village, they could not help but stop and look up at the statue, their hearts filled with endless gratitude and admiration for Da Hei.

Cheng Feng stood in front of the stone statue, looking at Da Hei's lifelike image, his heart filled with emotion.

Everything in this world seems so not simple

Flying cultivators, talking fish, evolving giant pythons, sentient cobras

Looking at Da Hei, with whom he had established a blood soul connection based on the Serpent Control Scripture, Cheng Feng always had an unreal feeling

Everything is like a dream