A photorealistic scene of a massive cybernetic snake coiled protectively around a glowing, pulsating energy core in the middle of a neon-lit cyberpunk plaza. The snake’s body is covered in intricate metallic plates with glowing orange veins running across its surface, and its hood flares wide, emitting a pulse of light that ripples outward like shockwaves. Its eyes burn with intense focus, exuding both danger and authority. The plaza is alive with activity: holographic billboards hover in mid-air, glowing drones buzz through the misty atmosphere, and cascading green rain code falls from the dark sky above. The ground is slick with rain, reflecting the vibrant neon signs in shades of red, blue, and yellow. Sparks fly from exposed wires, and a soft haze of neon smoke surrounds the snake, blending with the energy core’s brilliant glow. The cinematic composition frames the snake as both a protector and a menacing force, radiating power and control over its urban domain. Ignis_Serpentis