With the strength of the Black Bear and the Tiger King, the two beasts would not be a match for this lava python in a frontal clash under normal circumstances even if they joined forces from the very start.
However, this lava python had firstly underestimated its opponent and ended up with a large gash in its belly. Then, when the Black Bear presented itself as bait, it ended up revealing its wound once again.
The Tiger King was more like a top-tier assassin in the dark. It moved noiselessly, and did not make any silly roars before attacking.
Only when it'd reached within 10 meters of the lava python did the latter sense this silent assassin!
Thinking that the other was its only opponent, the lava python had placed all its attention on the Black Bear. Although it had suffered some injury, it would be fine after a period of recuperation. The only thing was that it could not reenter the lava pool during this period.