CHAPTER 469: CHAPTER 439: BLACK FLOOD DRAGON’S SECRET

"You all stay here, don’t wander off, I’ll go with the three fellow cultivators to take a look."

After casting a glance towards Lu Zhiwei and the other members of the Cyan Mountain Sect, Lu Yuanshan proceeded to follow Han Yuanqing and the other two, heading towards the direction of the distress call.

This Tier Two High-Grade Demon Beast was a Crocodile Demon, which had been lurking in the Black Flood Dragon River for the past few days, ambushing passing cultivators and beasts.

The strength of the Crocodile Demon was equivalent to a Sixth-Layer Foundation Establishment Human Race Cultivator.

Upon reaching the battlefield, Han Yuanqing and the three others saw a small squad of Fuyao Sect cultivators engaged in a desperate battle with the Crocodile Demon.

Various magical artifacts, talismans, and even divine techniques were all sweeping towards the Crocodile Demon, erupting with loud booms.

Unfortunately, this beast’s tier had reached Tier Two Level.

With its own defenses, it could easily withstand the attacks from these Qi Cultivators.

It wouldn’t be affected by their attacks at all.

Even such high-density assaults failed to manage the Crocodile Demon, and the ten or so Fuyao Sect disciples battling the demon seemed increasingly panicked.

Seeing Han Yuanqing arrive, a leading Fuyao Sect cultivator immediately showed a look of urgent plea and called towards Han Yuanqing.

"Elder, save us! This beast is really difficult to handle!"

"Hmph, worthless beings!"

Upon hearing his disciple’s call, Han Yuanqing immediately let out a low scorn.

This low scorn, it was unclear whether it was meant for the Crocodile Demon or the poor display of prowess by these Fuyao Sect disciples, embarrassing the sect in front of Lu Yuanshan, Xuu Qingci, and Xu Shouye.

Swish!

With a sweep of his hand over his Storage Bag, Han Yuanqing summoned a Flying Sword, launching an attack at the Crocodile Demon.

Once unsheathed, the Flying Sword burst forth with a potent flame aura, matching Han Yuanqing’s Fire Attribute Spirit Root, significantly raising the surrounding temperature.

This move by Han Yuanqing involved no specific technique, but rather a very straightforward attack.

Facing such an assault, the Crocodile Demon sensed danger and instinctively wanted to evade, but Han Yuanqing’s strike was remarkably swift.

The Crocodile Demon could only employ its tough Crocodile Armor to fend off the Flying Sword’s attack.

The Crocodile Demon’s armor far surpassed common Tier Two Defensive Spiritual Artifacts in strength.

This level of defense strength meant that no matter how the Fuyao Sect patrol disciples attacked the Crocodile Demon, they couldn’t break through its defense or harm it even slightly.

Clang.

Han Yuanqing’s Flying Sword fiercely struck the Crocodile Demon, slicing through the Crocodile Armor and making a deep cut, exposing the red flesh and blood.

Its defense breached, the Crocodile Demon let out a cry of agony.

Sensing things weren’t going well, the Crocodile Demon wanted to flee and not linger any longer.

It quickly moved its body, rushing towards the Black Flood Dragon River.

"Hmph, trying to escape, not that easy!"

Seeing the Crocodile Demon trying to flee, Han Yuanqing furrowed his brows.

If he let this Crocodile Demon escape in front of Lu Yuanshan and the others, Han Yuanqing felt he would lose face.

Thus, he was determined to kill the beast here.

Lu Yuanshan, Xuu Qingci, and Xu Shouye, who stood around, were all watching the Crocodile Demon’s actions, not making a move.

With Han Yuanqing’s cultivation level, he was more than capable of killing the Crocodile Demon.

As the Crocodile Demon was yet to dive into the Black Flood Dragon River, Han Yuanqing’s Flying Sword was already in its path, intercepting the demon.

This time, just like with the previous strike, the Crocodile Demon had no chance to evade, and its layered Crocodile Armor couldn’t withstand it either.

At that moment, as the Flying Sword came down again, the Crocodile Demon immediately opened its mouth and spat out a black, tangible Flying Sword.

This was the Crocodile Demon’s Lifebound Divine Technique, able to mimic the opponent’s magical artifacts for attack, forming a tangible physical assault.

The black mini sword collided with Han Yuanqing’s Flying Sword, producing a muffled crashing sound.

In this clash, the Crocodile Demon couldn’t hold up.

The black mini sword shattered with a snap, its strength and power far inferior to the Flying Sword Han Yuanqing commanded.

Poof, the next moment, the Flying Sword fiercely struck the Crocodile Demon, slaying it.

Seeing the demon slain, the patrol disciples of Fuyao Sect secretly breathed a sigh of relief, grateful for Elder Han’s timely intervention.

"After being here at the Black Flood Dragon River for several days, encountering the first Tier Two Demon Beast, there’s bound to be more Tier Two beasts appearing going forward."

Xu Shouye spoke, casting a glance at the vast expanse of the Black Flood Dragon River before him.

This river was hundreds of meters wide, teeming with an uncountable number of beasts.

This Crocodile Demon was merely one of them in the river.

There’s no guarantee that Tier Three Demon Beasts aren’t lurking in the depths of this river.

"Guarding Black Flood Dragon River might not be so straightforward."

"Land beasts are easier to handle, at least they can be easily detected. However, if a powerful Water Demon were to hide within the Black Flood Dragon River, we would struggle to notice."

Hearing Xu Shouye’s comment, Han Yuanqing, who was gathering the Crocodile Demon’s corpse, showed a solemn expression.

"Hmm."

Nearby, Xuu Qingci nodded slightly, saying, "According to the Ancient Scroll of the Southern Wilderness, the Black Flood Dragon River was once the breeding ground for the Black Flood Dragon Race, with over thirty of them."

"A hundred years ago, Elder Jiang from Nine Cold Mountain did slay a Golden Core Stage Black Flood Dragon, yet for some reason, the other Black Flood Dragons were left untouched."

"Even a Golden Core Ancestor made a move but failed to eradicate all the Black Flood Dragons in the river."

As Xuu Qingci revealed this secret, Xu Shouye expressed profound curiosity, saying, "Neglecting to uproot the problem breeds endless trouble. In all the demon beast races, the Black Flood Dragon is known to hold grudges fiercely."

"Only Elder Jiang, or someone of that Golden Core Ancestor level, might know the true secrets behind this."

Even Xuu Qingci felt puzzled about this, remaining unaware of the actual reasons.

Having cultivated to the level of a Golden Core Ancestor, taken actions against demon beasts in the Southern Wilderness, and confronted the Black Flood Dragon Race, killing one Golden Core Stage Black Flood Dragon.

Yet afterward, failing to clear the Black Flood Dragons from the river entirely, leaving potential threats, such actions aren’t typical of Elder Jiang’s behavior.

The memory-bearing nature of Black Flood Dragons, Elder Jiang being unaware, seems unlikely.

For what exact reason, perhaps only with future advancements in strength can one be qualified to access such secrets.

"This issue is not something I should focus on, Elder Jiang must have had her reasons for acting as she did."

Han Yuanqing chose not to dwell on this matter further, ensuring that the injured disciples received proper treatment and then returning to their quarters together.

The appearance of the Crocodile Demon made everyone secretly cautious, anticipating more Tier Two Demon Beasts emerging.

In the following days, additional Tier Two Demon Beasts indeed appeared again.