A Belated Promotion Gift! A Core Illumination Realm Flood Dragon Core!
The Old Flood Dragon thrashed violently in pain, the immense force causing the surrounding air to explode with a loud bang.
Knowing it couldn't withstand Pei Xuance's onslaught, it used the momentum to turn around and retreat its massive body back into the river.
As long as you sink to the bottom of the river and use the immense power of the water to heal your injuries, you will have another chance.
But just as it retreated a few feet, Pei Xuance stretched out his other hand.
The Earth-Yellow Core Illumination Light condensed into an invisible hand, precisely gripping the dragon horn on its head, causing the Old Flood Dragon to stiffen instantly.
"Get up here!"
The next moment, the invisible hand tightened its five fingers and suddenly pulled the object toward the shore.
Boom!
The surface of the Canglan River suddenly exploded.
The Old Flood Dragon's massive body was forcibly pulled halfway out of the river.
It thrashed its dragon body wildly, its tail sweeping across the riverbank, lashing out at Pei Xuance with a terrifying force capable of destroying city walls.
The earth- Core Illumination Light beneath Pei Xuance's feet subsided once more.
The mud and sand that had been stirred up by the dragon's tail were pushed back down as soon as they left the ground.
The dragon's tail, which was several meters thick, crashed down under the invisible pressure, and its speed suddenly decreased.
Pei Xuance seized the moment and thrust his spear forward fiercely.
The Golden Spear Ray pierced directly into the dragon's body, pinning the Old Flood Dragon to the riverbank.
The Old Flood Dragon let out a mournful roar.
The river water surged wildly with its struggles, the dragon's claws tore through the ground, and its tail slammed into Pei Xuance time and time again.
No matter how it resisted, its body was constantly suppressed by the Core Illumination Light, and its movements became increasingly sluggish.
Pei Xuance didn't waste a single word.
He approached step by step, each time his spear fell, it shattered a layer of protective scales, and golden light exploded continuously on the dragon's body, displaying extreme ferocity!
The thick scales were torn apart layer by layer, and large patches of dragon blood stained the riverbank red.
The Old Flood Dragon tried to gather the water again, but the Water Essence was crushed by the Earth Pill Pattern, and it couldn't even form a complete column of water.
Despite both being at the Core Illumination Realm, it was utterly powerless against Pei Xuance.
It is clear that Pei Xuance's reputation was well-deserved.
Finally, Pei Xuance raised his spear.
The golden light on the gun body converged to its extreme, all its sharpness condensing into a single line.
The Old Flood Dragon's vertical pupils suddenly contracted, revealing a deep sense of fear.
"Pei Xuance, you can't kill me!"
"The Canglan River is not your human territory!"
Pei Xuance's expression was cold. "But Qingzhou is not a place where you Waterfolk can come and go as you please!"
A golden beam of light slashed through the Old Flood Dragon's neck, and its massive head shot skyward!
The surging river water was stained dark red by the gushing blood of the dragon, and it continued to churn endlessly.
The enormous dragon body struggled on the riverbank for a long time before finally collapsing, its massive head being pulled down heavily to the riverbank by Pei Xuance.
Only when it landed at their feet did the crowd finally take in the enormous head that resembled a small mountain.
Even now, everyone is still in shock.
Not only does this old dragon possess the power to overturn rivers and seas, but it is also like a god, practically ruling the Canglan River region.
Yet this very person was almost completely dominated and beaten by General Pei!
For a moment, everyone looked at Pei Xuance with even greater awe.
The Old Flood Dragon's corpse still lay hanging on the bank, almost staining half the river surface blood red!
Pei Xuance withdrew the power of Core Illumination, walked to the Old Flood Dragon's chest resting on the riverbank, and after a moment, took out a huge black-blue Demon Core.
The surface of the Demon Core shimmered with water, within which the faint image of a dragon could be seen moving, radiating a heavy and ancient pressure.
Yang Xiao's gaze met Pei Xuance's, who then directly handed over the Demon Core.
"Take it."
Yang Xiao hesitated, realizing he couldn't accept a reward without merit.
"Well done, consider this Promotion Gift for you." Pei Xuance said calmly.
Yang Xiao looked at the dark blue Demon Core but did not immediately take it.
The words "Promotion Gift" echoed in his ears, and a thought stirred within him.
Although it was understandable, he had very rarely experienced being cared for like this before.
Demon Core at the peak of the Core Illumination Realm would definitely be considered a top-grade treasure in Qingzhou, and he just handed it over without even the slightest hesitation.
But this Demon Core was indeed too important to him.
The old dragon was a demon king at the peak of the Danzhao Realm. Its demon core contained abundant Dan runes, which were the key to replenishing the Dan runes.
Pei Xuance handed over the Demon Core, which was less of Promotion Gift and more of paving the way for his next step.
Yang Xiao hesitated for a moment, but finally accepted it with both hands.
The moment the Demon Core was in his hand, a heavy surge of Water Essence immediately seeped into his body through his palm.
He was jolted.
The Water Essence was incredibly abundant, like a great river flowing into the meridians. The five Pill Pattern in the Mystic Core vibrated simultaneously, as if sensing something, and emitted a low hum.
Yang Xiao gripped the Demon Core tightly, feeling the heavy pressure emanating from it, and was secretly alarmed.
He accepted the Demon Core and bowed to Pei Xuance in thanks, saying, "Thank you, General Pei."
Pei Xuance nodded slightly.
He glanced at Yang Xiao, seemingly seeing through his thoughts, and then reminded him, "After things are settled here, find a quiet place to refine it. If you have any questions, you can ask me."
"Yes."
Yang Xiao felt a warmth in his heart and nodded in agreement.
Next, the Demon Suppression Guard began clearing the riverbank.
The Old Flood Dragon's body was so enormous that the lingering pressure from its corpse had not yet dissipated. Ordinary Demon Suppression Guard who approached it felt a tightness in their chests and difficulty breathing.
Even simple tasks like moving corpses can only be barely handled by martial artists at the Liquid Condensation Realm or above.
Yang Xiao removed his cloak, handed the Army-Breaking Spear to the Demon Suppression Guard on the shore for safekeeping, and then jumped into the river.
The river water was icy cold, especially since the Old Flood Dragon was coiled within it, shrouded in heavy Water Baleful Intent.
Yang Xiao activated the Canglan Water Pattern, causing the nearby water to part to make way for him.
He descended along the spot where the lower half of the Old Flood Dragon's body had sunk. At first, he could still sense his surroundings, but the deeper he went, the darker and more empty the surroundings became.
The light overhead gradually disappeared, leaving only endless darkness and water pressure; sight and perception were constantly compressed by the water pressure.
Without the guidance of scent, it would be difficult for him to find prey in such a vast body of water.
If it weren't for the Canglan Water Pattern he possessed, he wouldn't have been able to continue diving.
Yang Xiao then truly understood that Pei Xuance's sitting quietly on the riverbank was a last resort, as it was indeed difficult to cope with such an aquatic environment without Water Pattern on his body.
Perhaps it was because he brought the corpse of the Flood Dragon Lord that he inadvertently attracted the Old Flood Dragon.
This saved Pei Xuance a lot of trouble.
He pondered this in his mind as he descended.
After a short while, he finally found the dragon's corpse at the bottom of the river.
The Old Flood Dragon's body was half-buried in the mud and sand, as heavy as a mountain lying at the bottom of the river.
Even after death, the immense pressure emanating from him still sends chills down one's spine.
Yang Xiao used Water Pattern to entangle the dragon's body and first pulled it out of the mud.
The water was churned up by the enormous corpse, and clumps of mud and sand from the riverbed were stirred up, making it so murky that the road ahead was obscured.
Yang Xiao had no choice but to rely on the Water Pattern and his underwater senses, and rushed headlong towards the surface.