Chapter 665: Explosive Genius Han Li

Roar!

From within the cold pool, an earth-shattering roar erupted.

Immediately, a massive demon shadow lunged out from the bottom of the pool; it was a Flood Dragon, roughly a hundred meters in size, its appearance very similar to the previous Ink Flood Dragon.

However, demon horns and demon claws had already grown on its head and under its belly, respectively, signs of it transforming into a Dragon.

Looking at the Flood Dragon's aura, it was clearly no longer at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"A Flood Dragon at the Golden Core Stage?" Han Li's expression changed drastically.

At the same cultivation level, the strength of a Demon Beast is generally greater than that of a human cultivator, let alone a Flood Dragon that already possesses some characteristics of a Dragon.

"With an aura like this, it is not a simple Golden Core; it looks like Golden Core Great Perfection, only one step away from advancing into a Nascent Soul Stage Demon King," Nangong Wan said.

On the surface, she was at the Qi Condensation stage, but in reality, she was at the Golden Core Stage just like Han Li.

Moreover, because of her special cultivation technique, she could discern the Flood Dragon's cultivation level.

The only thing that puzzled Nangong Wan was why the aura of this Golden Core Great Perfection Flood Dragon was fluctuating, extremely unstable.

The Demon Flood Dragon stared at the headless Ink Flood Dragon on the ground, its demon eyes turning red, and it released a sorrowful beast roar.

Clearly, this was her offspring.

"Human cultivator, this seat will kill you to avenge my child."

The Demon Flood Dragon circled in mid-air, her body filled with powerful pressure, and the space she occupied began to frost over in all directions due to the extreme yin cold energy.

"Run!"

Almost in an instant, Han Li picked up Bai Xiaochun and fled without hesitation.

As for fighting the Demon Flood Dragon? How was that any different from seeking death?

Facing a Demon Flood Dragon about to break through to the Nascent Soul Stage, purely in terms of magic power, was there any chance of winning?

Besides, he wasn't good at brute force, okay?

Bai Xiaochun's face turned pale; such a powerful Demon Flood Dragon was even stronger than the Elders of the Lingxi Sect.

"..." Nangong Wan.

She had originally thought this unremarkable young man would be hot-blooded, playing the hero to save the beauty, and fight the Demon Flood Dragon.

She didn't expect this guy to be so spineless, actually running away directly.

Nangong Wan did not linger either, using a flight technique to transform into a streak of rainbow light.

But how could this Demon Flood Dragon let the enemy who killed her son escape? The Demon Flood Dragon opened her mouth and spat out a sky full of ink-green poisonous mist; this mist rolled in like maggots on rotting bones, vast and overwhelming.

In all directions, every escape route was surrounded by the poisonous mist.

If they forced their way through, they would inevitably be poisoned and lose their magic power.

As the poisonous mist continued to close in, Han Li, Bai Xiaochun, and Nangong Wan were inevitably trapped in a circle, unable to move.

Seeing the poisonous mist getting closer and closer, the three of them had ugly expressions.

"Xiaochun, use the Time-Space Crystal to leave," Han Li transmitted his voice.

"What about you, Brother Han?" Bai Xiaochun replied.

"I will use the Transmission Jade Slip."

Han Li transmitted his voice, then looked at Nangong Wan and said, "Fairy Nangong, this Demon Flood Dragon is not something you or I can handle. The current plan is to prioritize survival. It would be better to use the Transmission Jade Slip to leave."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Wan nodded and said:

"That is one way, but this Demon Flood Dragon is actually not impossible to defeat."

"What does the Fairy mean? Do you have a way?" Han Li asked.

"Hehe, stop pretending. Fellow Daoist Li, I cultivate a technique that can see through cultivation levels. You are definitely not at the Qi Condensation stage; your strength is likely no lower than Golden Core, or perhaps you are not even a disciple of Yellow Maple Valley at all.

And your name is probably fake too," Nangong Wan said.

Han Li was silent; he had not expected Nangong Wan's insight to be so sharp, but he did not admit it, only saying:

"I truly do not understand what Fellow Daoist Nangong is saying. I shall take my leave, we shall meet again."

As he spoke, he took out a Jade Slip.

Nangong Wan was one step faster, snatching the Jade Slip; her movements were skilled and experienced, and even Han Li couldn't help but admire her, though he asked in confusion: "Why must you toy with me, Fellow Daoist? The poisonous mist is closing in, the Demon Flood Dragon is attacking, and soon none of us will be able to leave."

On the side, Bai Xiaochun was watching the drama unfold, calm and composed.

"Fairy Nangong, Fellow Daoist Nangong, Fellow Daoist. Fellow Daoist Li, your forms of address change really fast, hehe."

Nangong Wan toyed with the Jade Slip, a playful look appearing on her face behind her veil.

"Ahem, Fairy sister, I haven't changed; I am a very loyal person?" Bai Xiaochun laughed.

Nangong Wan rolled her eyes and said, "Sister here is not interested in little brothers."

Bai Xiaochun said innocently, "That's true, a big sister who is two hundred years old also has a really bad temper."

"You!

"

Nangong Wan's beautiful eyes widened suddenly, and killing intent rose abruptly.

Age was always a taboo for women, and her age had always been kept secret?

How did this Bai Xiaochun know!

Han Li couldn't help but smile; as expected, trying to take advantage of Bai Xiaochun was impossible.

This guy's mouth was truly poisonous!

"Fairy sister, don't be angry; true love transcends age and even species.

Look at my big brother, so handsome and dashing, elegant and refined; you two together are truly a talented man and a beautiful woman, a perfect match," Bai Xiaochun said again.

"Xiaochun, stop talking nonsense," Han Li scolded intentionally, his face serious.

Nangong Wan was furious; she looked Han Li up and down carefully, then said: "Does your big brother have a grudge against being handsome, dashing, elegant, and refined?"

"..." Han Li.

"Alright, let's not talk about that. Based on my observations, although this Demon Dragon is at Golden Core Great Perfection and possesses powerful strength, it is not invincible.

You should have also sensed that the Demon Dragon's aura is fluctuating, extremely unstable.

If I am not mistaken, this Demon Dragon should have just finished shedding its Skin not long ago.

For some demon species, there is a period of weakness after shedding, so if you and I join forces, we have a sixty percent chance of slaying the Demon Dragon.

The corpse of a Demon Dragon that has almost stepped one foot into the Nascent Soul realm must be extremely valuable," Nangong Wan said.

"Cough, cough. Han has no interest in the Demon Dragon; having a chance to win does not equal winning. It is safer to use the Transmission Jade Slip to leave," Han Li said.

"Indeed, a sixty percent chance, round that down and it's less than ten percent; how is that any different from courting death?" Bai Xiaochun seconded.

"You... should we cultivators not go against the current, defy the heavens, and forge ahead? Furthermore, you are both male cultivators; how can you think only of fleeing and hiding when facing danger? Opportunities must be fought for," Nangong Wan said, angry at their lack of ambition.

In truth, she had no interest in the Demon Dragon; she just wanted to stir up trouble for no reason, especially when seeing Han Li's calm and leisurely expression, which inexplicably caused ripples in her state of mind, making her restless if she didn't cause some trouble.

"Fairy sister, your perspective is too narrow. As the saying goes, he who laughs last, lives last, is the true hero.

What is the purpose of Immortal Cultivation? Isn't it just for longevity?

What is longevity? It is being able to live. Since one can avoid danger, why put oneself in harm's way?

We cultivators, born into this world, seek only one thing: stability," Bai Xiaochun spoke eloquently.

Although facing the threat of the Demon Dragon, with the Time-Space Crystal, they could escape at any time.

"Xiaochun is right. For us cultivators, being grounded is the most important thing; one must not be greedy for more or act rashly. Stability is the most basic cultivation of a cultivator," Han Li said.

"Stability my foot! That's cowardice!"

"If you are like this, why cultivate at all? You might as well turtle up at home and never come out," Nangong Wan scolded loudly.

"If turtling up at home allows one to cultivate and inquire into the Great Dao, that is not impossible for Han," Han Li said.

"You... you are really going to be the death of me!"

Nangong Wan stomped her feet on the spot, venting her dissatisfaction and frustration.

Just then, a giant demon claw suddenly launched a sneak attack from within the thick poisonous fog; its speed was truly too fast, so fast that none of them could react.

Nangong Wan instinctively formed seals to defend, but facing a strike from the enraged Demon Dragon, even if she blocked it, she would be severely injured if not killed.

"Black Tortoise Shield!"

At the critical moment, Han Li instantly took the magic treasure out from his Storage Bag.

Boom!

The Black Tortoise Shield manifested a phantom of a Black Tortoise, completely blocking and absorbing the Dragon claw.

The Demon Dragon was even rebounded and sent flying by the Black Tortoise Shield.

Nangong Wan looked on in surprise and asked:

"What kind of magic treasure is this, to be so sturdy?"

Han Li replied: "Black Tortoise Shield!"

The Black Tortoise Shield was a defensive magic treasure drawn from a Chat Group Blind Box; it could withstand attacks below the Nascent Soul realm, endure ten Nascent Soul attacks, or one Spirit Severing attack.

It could be said that as long as he held the Black Tortoise Shield, he was inherently invincible below the Nascent Soul realm.

"It's a good turtle shell, quite fitting for your temperament, Fellow Daoist Li," Nangong Wan teased.

"..., Fairy, please return the Jade Slip to me, and let's retreat together," Han Li said.

Perhaps because she had just been saved by Han Li, Nangong Wan did not want to continue the fuss and handed over the Jade Slip.

However, she discovered that the Jade Slip in her hand had become damaged at some point and was unresponsive.

"The Jade Slip was corroded by the poisonous fog; it's useless," Han Li said.

"Oh no, what do we do, Big Brother?" Bai Xiaochun said.

Han Li was silent; in fact, there were many ways to escape.

With the Jade Slip gone, he could purchase a one-time transmission talisman from the Chat Group Mall and still save his life.

Over these days, he had also accumulated quite a few points, enough to save his life.

But if he and Bai Xiaochun left, Nangong Wan would not be able to get away.

Nangong Wan also took out her own Jade Slip, and as expected, it had also been corroded.

This Demon Dragon's poisonous fog permeated the air, seeping into everything.

They were Golden Core cultivators, so their reactions were slightly slower and they hadn't noticed.

But mundane objects did not have such good resistance.

As for Bai Xiaochun, he had long since swallowed several Detoxification Pills, Lung-Clearing Pills, and Stamina Pills, so the impact was minimal.

"It seems we have no choice but to fight to the death," Han Li said.

As he finished speaking, the Demon Dragon charged over again, baring fangs and brandishing claws, carrying boundless demonic Qi.

Han Li repeated his old trick, placing the Black Tortoise Shield in front of him, standing as immovable as Mount Tai.

With the Demon Dragon's magic power, it was difficult to break the defense for the time being.

At the same time, Nangong Wan made her move; she took out a crystal-clear Flying Sword.

The Flying Sword was named "Glazed," three feet long, with a slender body, and one could faintly see Sword Qi flowing on its surface.

"Sword Control Technique!"

In the gap while Han Li was defending, Nangong Wan attacked with the Sword Control Technique; one sword turned into three, three into ten, and ten into a hundred!

In an instant!

Thousands of Flying Swords descended from the sky like a river, slashing toward the Dragon.

The Demon Dragon spat out lightning and gale winds, releasing poisonous flames to defend.

Although it blocked most of them, the number of Flying Swords was too great, and some still struck the Dragon's body.

The Dragon's Flesh was enough to withstand a Flying Sword, but because it had just shed its Skin, it was in a period of weakness, and this defense was greatly discounted.

Sure enough, under constant attacks, the Glazed Sword Qi cut open the demon Dragon's body, and emerald green blood flowed all over the ground.

"Purple Qi Transformation Cauldron!"

"Cauldron, come!"

Although Bai Xiaochun was only at the Qi Condensation stage, he was not one to admit defeat and directly used the Absolute technique of the Lingxi Sect.

He used all his magic power to form a purple four-legged cauldron to suppress it; on the surface of that purple cauldron, one could see many ancient patterns, among which were divine beasts.

The Purple Qi Cauldron pressed fiercely toward the demon Dragon's head, and Bai Xiaochun threw out dozens of Pills of unknown, strange power.

Some of these Pills turned into smoke, while others were eaten by the demon Dragon; thereafter, the demon Dragon fell into a frenzy, its aura became even more chaotic, and it seemed to lose its mind.

"What did you feed it?" Nangong Wan asked.

"Hehe, some little desserts," Bai Xiaochun laughed.

"..." Nangong Wan.

At this moment, the demon Dragon's mind was lost, and it no longer had any reason.

Han Li continued to hold up the Black Tortoise Shield, then took out several hundred Talismans from his Storage Bag and threw them out.

These were all Talismans purchased from the Chat Group; they were not very expensive, but their power was incredibly great.

Lightning, flames, frost, earth spikes, violent winds, poisonous mist...

The demon Dragon was subjected to the non-stop firepower of these Talismans and let out painful screams.

"Several hundred, and they are all high-grade Talismans; I couldn't tell you were quite well-off," Nangong Wan said.

"However, if we want to kill the demon Dragon, we still need stronger firepower!"

"Stronger firepower!"

Seeing this, Han Li threw over dozens of bombs he had bought in advance.

With the Black Tortoise Shield for defense, they were not worried about being caught in the blast of the bombs.

The power of dozens of bombs truly gave Nangong Wan a fright.

Bai Xiaochun was a bit stunned; Big Brother, we are supposed to be practicing Immortal Cultivation, why are you playing with technology?

"Everyone get inside my Black Tortoise Shield!"

Han Li reminded them, then used his object-manipulation technique to move the special bombs, worth eight thousand tons of force, onto the demon Dragon's head.

"?" the demon Dragon.

A small mushroom cloud rose in the dark sky, the entire Blood-Colored Forbidden Land was shaking, and from all directions, it was filled with violent energy.

The demon Dragon was Devoured, and in an instant, it was reduced to ashes.

A long, long time later.

When everything had calmed down, Han Li, Bai Xiaochun, and Nangong Wan walked out from the Black Tortoise Shield, looking at the barren land that looked like it had been gnawed by dogs, their gazes dull.

"Big Brother? You are a true Big Brother," Bai Xiaochun gave a thumbs up.

"First time using it, I didn't expect the recoil to be so great. It was still impulsive; it even cracked my Black Tortoise Shield."

Han Li showed a look of heartache; the light of the Black Tortoise Shield in his hand had dimmed significantly, especially with several small cracks on the shell of the Black Tortoise.

This was a magic treasure capable of withstanding a blow from a Spirit Severing expert, yet now it was damaged.

It shows just how powerful that technology was just now.

At this time, there was a large crater in the center of the explosion, and in the crater, one could see a skeleton hundreds of meters long.

That was the skeleton of the demon Dragon, but it had already broken into who knows how many pieces, and it was of little value.

"Fellow Daoist Li, I didn't expect this. You actually possess such a terrifyingly lethal magic treasure. Even the demon Dragon, which was about to step into the Nascent Soul stage, was reduced to nothing but bone scraps by you?" Nangong Wan said.

"What does this count as? When my Big Brother makes a move, all enemies are reduced to ashes with a flick of a finger," Bai Xiaochun said proudly.

"But now that the demon Dragon is like this, I'm afraid it has no value. It's a pity you had to use such a powerful magic treasure," Nangong Wan sighed.

"No matter, magic treasures are external objects after all; as long as people are fine, as long as we are alive, that is enough," Han Li said.

Although he felt some heartache, he was open-minded about it.