Although the Black Dragon had cultivated immense magical powers with the help of his Dragon Pearl, his physical body's role could never be replaced. No matter how powerful the Dragon Pearl was, without a body to support it, the laws and draconic essence it could contain would be limited.
Of course, things would be different if the Black Dragon's cultivation were higher. At least for now, his opponent hadn't reached a level beyond his grasp.
The Dragon-Slaying Immortal Venerable couldn't help feeling a lingering fear. If this member of the Dragon Clan had his physical body here, the Venerable reckoned he would have died on the spot, with no chance of survival.
A jumble of thoughts flashed through his mind. When the Dragon-Slaying Immortal Venerable looked toward the Black Dragon again, his eyes were full of killing intent. If he didn't seize this heaven-sent opportunity to root him out, then should the Black Dragon ever regain his physical body, he would be capable of inflicting unimaginable losses on the Dragon-Seeking Office—or on the other Golden Immortal-level experts of the Honghao Celestial Court—in the Xuan Yong Sea.
"Dragon Lord, this bastard is way too strong. I'm not afraid of him, but if we both end up badly injured, the Primordial Sword Demon will laugh at me for ages back in the Green Fruit Barrier." The Black Dragon immediately started backing down. "How about I take on the fellow glowing all over with starlight?"
"Didn't you keep saying your divine abilities had reached perfection, and that you'd show off your might across the Immortal Realm?" Lu Xiaotian said, exasperated.
"I underestimated the heroes of the world."
"What, you've had one exchange and now you're afraid to fight?" After his initial shock, the Dragon-Slaying Immortal Venerable had fully recovered. Seeing that the Black