Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon, Golden Core Battle

An intense burning pain traveled along the ribbon to his fingertips. Sweat instantly beaded on his brow, soaking through every inch of his clothes.

Zhang Xuanchen gritted his teeth and circulated his cultivation technique. At the same time, his hands formed seals as he unleashed the blood contract technique.

"Since you have entered my domain, you shall serve my use!"

The spiritual energy within his Dantian surged toward the Mysterious Yang Fire like a tide, wrapping around it layer upon layer.

The searing heat passed through his spiritual energy, burning his Meridians until they ached.

Boom!

The flames ignited once more.

The Profound Ice Pearl he wore suddenly shattered.

His clothes were burned to ashes in an instant.

"Damn it! Hold steady for me!"

He directly activated two Freeze Seal Talismans and sealed himself within ice.

He guarded his mind with all his strength, using the vortex within his Dantian to scour his fire body over and over.

With every scouring, the Mysterious Yang Fire's violent aura weakened by a fraction.

The instant his essence blood fused into the Mysterious Yang Fire, it suddenly fell silent.

A faint cyan glow spread over Little Fire Dragon's body as it steadily descended into his Dantian along with the spiritual energy.

Meanwhile, deep within the Earth Vein Volcano.

Three figures appeared above a volcanic crater.

"Tianlan Fellow Daoist, you arrived quite quickly." A middle-aged man more than two meters tall, dressed in a Black Dragon Robe, looked toward the cold-faced woman in black robes nearby and spoke with a smile.

The speaker was none other than the founder of Black Dragon Immortal City, a great Late Golden Core cultivator—Black Dragon True Person.

He was also considered one of the extraordinary figures of the Southern Sea Immortal Cultivation World.

Born a Rogue Cultivator, he had cultivated all the way to the Late Golden Core realm and established Black Dragon Immortal City, this vast gathering place for Rogue Cultivators.

He was the role model in the hearts of countless Rogue Cultivators.

Yet in response to his greeting, the woman in black remained expressionless. Her voice was calm as she said,

"Black Dragon Fellow Daoist, you were not slow either."

She was the Tianlan Sect Ancestor. It would be a lie to say she had never wanted to recruit Black Dragon True Person.

But he wanted neither Heavenly Materials nor Earthly Treasures. All he wanted was to become her Cultivation Partner.

That was simply impossible.

She cultivated the Primordial Maiden Heart Sutra. Once she engaged in Yin Yang union with a man, her cultivation would surely be ruined.

As for changing cultivation techniques, she had never considered it.

Golden Core was unlike Qi Refinement and Foundation Establishment. To switch to another cultivation technique would take at least fifty years, perhaps even a hundred.

Entrusting her life and fortune to someone she did not know was utterly impossible.

The third figure was a white-haired elder, likewise a Golden Core cultivator.

He merely glanced at the two of them before flying deeper into the Earth Vein Volcano.

At the same time, he released his Spiritual Sense, searching for something.

Roar!

At that moment, an angry roar rang out from the depths of the volcano.

The next instant, a hundred-zhang Fire Flood Dragon appeared above the clouds.

Its entire body was covered in crimson diamond-shaped scales, their edges flowing with gold-red flame patterns. Every sweep of its tail sent tiny sparks falling through the gaps between its scales.

Its head was sharply angular, and two pairs of massive curved Horns gleamed black-gold, their tips wreathed in eerie dark-blue flames.

Its dragon eyes were a pure Crimson Gold, their vertical pupils fixed upon the three of them.

The ferocious beast's pressure, unique to the Golden Core Peak, enveloped all three.

Its voice boomed like muffled thunder. "Humans! Why have you trespassed into my territory! Are you seeking war?!"

It was the true overlord of the Earth Vein Volcano range—the Third Order Peak Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon!

It had originally been sleeping, only to be awakened by the sudden tremors.

Just as it was about to investigate, it sensed three Golden Core True Persons appearing in its territory and openly using their Spiritual Sense to search it.

That felt even worse than having someone shit on its head.

How could it not be furious?!

Facing the Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon's towering rage, Black Dragon True Person showed not the slightest fear. With a cold snort, a massive dragon condensed from black water coiled behind him, and a dragon's roar resounded between heaven and earth.

In an instant, it shattered the demonic pressure released by the other party.

"Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon! I know you are powerful, but Tianlan Fellow Daoist, Withered Wood Fellow Daoist, and I are all here. It is not your turn to run wild!"

Hearing this, the elder gave a strange laugh and said, "Black Dragon Fellow Daoist, this old man merely came to seek an opportunity. I have no interest in fighting and killing, so forgive me for not accompanying you!"

With that, he tried to flee, but the next moment, Dragon's Tail Sweep locked onto him.

This strike seemed capable of shattering space itself as it blasted toward Withered Wood True Person's face with overwhelming force!

Ancient Wood Splendor!

Faced with such a devastating attack, Withered Wood True Person did not dare be careless in the slightest.

His hands formed seals, and in an instant, a towering ancient tree emitting a faint green glow appeared before him!

Boom!

The two collided, and the resulting force shook the heavens.

The shockwave ground all flowers, grass, and trees within several thousand meters into powder.

Withered Wood True Person felt as though he had been struck by a meteor. He was directly sent flying hundreds of meters before barely stabilizing himself!

He was merely at the peak of the Golden Core Mid Stage. In terms of strength, he naturally could not be the Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon's match.

Suppressing the fury in his heart, he demanded, "Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon, what is the meaning of this?"

"You humans truly are shameless! You come to my territory to steal things, yet you still act so righteous! You have truly opened this demon's eyes!"

The Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon wore a disdainful expression, its vertical pupils filled with contempt!

The next instant, its enormous dragon body vanished from where it stood and charged toward Withered Wood True Person!

Terrifying flames blotted out the sky as they bore down upon Withered Wood True Person!

At this sight, Withered Wood True Person instantly panicked. With his attribute being countered and such a vast disparity in strength, if this continued, even if he did not die, he would be severely injured.

He looked at the amused Black Dragon True Person and shouted, "Black Dragon! Tianlan! Hurry and act! If we do not get rid of this demon dragon, can you search for opportunities in peace?

My death will bring you no benefit!

The opportunities of heaven and earth belong to those destined for them. Once we kill this flood dragon, whoever finds the opportunity first shall have it. How about that?"

The smile vanished from Black Dragon True Person's face.

Though he disliked this old fellow, one thing he said was right.

It would not be easy for him and Tianlan True Person to kill this flood dragon.

Though this old fellow was weak, he possessed a Third-grade Top-tier Monster Binding Rope.

Once it bound the Crimson Flame Mad Flood Dragon, no matter how powerful it was, it would not be able to break free in a short time.

It could still play quite a significant role.

As for the saying that opportunities belonged to those destined for them, he did not agree.

They should belong to the capable!

With that thought, a Black Gold Profound Dragon Spear appeared in Black Dragon True Person's hand.

"Withered Wood Fellow Daoist! I will assist you!"

Tianlan True Person's eyes shimmered. After weighing the pros and cons, she brought out a magical sword and joined the battle.

For a time, heaven and earth changed color as shockwaves surged!

Countless powerful spells collided fiercely in the sky.

Brilliant sparks blossomed across the night sky!

Black Dragon Immortal City.

Horizon Restaurant.

Yan Ruyu looked at the petite, pure, adorable little girl before her, whose brows were tightly furrowed as she continuously calculated something.

Smiling, she said, "Senior Sister, it seems you miscalculated this time. You lost this wager."

That was right. This petite little girl was Yan Ruyu's Senior Sister, Zhuge Qingrou.

At this moment, her brows were tightly furrowed.

She scratched her ears and cheeks in agitation. "How is this possible! Today's calculation is completely opposite to the one from five days ago!

The Earth Vein Volcano was clearly supposed to see a great opportunity descend, sparking a bloody battle among Golden Core and even Nascent Soul-level forces!

Why did this happen?"