The four great continents, among them, North Julu State is the most chaotic, infested with demons, akin to a mortal purgatory.
In the extreme north of North Julu State, there lies a great marsh, which, although not as vast as the four seas, is still one of the leading marshes in all the three realms, named: Yunmeng.
In the midst of Yunmeng Marsh, there is a Dragon Pool, where originally lived a Red Python. By a stroke of serendipitous fortune, it received a strand of dragon bloodline passed down from ancient times and transformed into a Flood Dragon, ruling over Yunmeng Marsh for many years as king.
Today, this Flood Dragon emerged from the depths, only to return several days later. Upon its return, its colossal dragon claw was clutching a young monk.
"According to legends, a person who has cultivated for ten lifetimes, eating a piece of your flesh could grant one longevity and immortality!"
In the Flood Dragon Pool of Yunmeng Marsh, the fiery red Flood Dragon took on human form, appearing as an old man with completely red hair and beard, and with glowing eyes, he stared at Jiang Liu and said.
While speaking, the corner of his mouth even subtly licked, clearly regarding Jiang Liu as prey.
Character UI!
Jiang Liu remained composed, seriously observing the blood-red Flood Dragon in front of him. He silently chanted in his mind, and at that moment, a character UI appeared before Jiang Liu.
ID: Fire Flood Dragon (Blue).
Gender: Male.
Profession: Demon.
Level: 88
Equipment: …
"A level 88 with a Blue UI!?" As he looked at the level information of this figure before him, Jiang Liu’s heart sank slightly.
It was evident from the character UI that the strength of this Fire Flood Dragon was terrifyingly potent; perhaps it was only one step away from the Quasi-Saint realm?
"Amitabha, this place is tens of thousands of miles away from South Shanbu State. How did you even capture me? From where did you get the information!?" With a somewhat heavy heart, Jiang Liu’s gaze fell upon the Fire Flood Dragon and he opened his mouth to ask, also as an attempt to buy some time.
"Where I got the information is none of your concern. Although my cultivation level grants me thousands more years of life, if eating you can grant eternity, wouldn’t that be the icing on the cake?"
This Fire Flood Dragon seemed quite straightforward and did not show any interest in Jiang Liu’s words.
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"What place is this?" Jiang Liu scanned the surroundings and asked.
"Don’t bother asking. It’s pointless to say more to a man about to die," the Fire Flood Dragon replied, with no intention to answer Jiang Liu’s question.
While speaking, its eyes narrowed slightly, clearly getting ready to take action.
"Wait!" Seeing that the Fire Flood Dragon was about to attack, Jiang Liu spoke up.
"Trying to buy time? Sadly, I am not interested in idle chatter," the Fire Flood Dragon said calmly as it stepped forward towards Jiang Liu, even flipping a dagger into his hand as he spoke.
"Rest assured, death by one quick slice. You won’t feel a thing and should consider it an honor that I would consume you to extend my life!"
"Nonsense, how would you know it’s painless if you’ve never died!?" Jiang Liu retorted indignantly in response to the Fire Flood Dragon’s words.
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Though he was grumbling, Jiang Liu’s mind was extremely active.
In theory, the Fire Flood Dragon intended to devour him now and seemed impatient to wait; initiating a topic to distract him did not seem easy.
Unlike theatrical demons like Gold Horn King and Silver Horn King, who, even after capturing him, hesitated to truly make a move.
But judging by this Fire Flood Dragon’s demeanor, it was seriously resolved to consume him.
Resist? That was obviously impossible to achieve, given the 88-level Blue UI. How could he resist?
But buying time? The Fire Flood Dragon, with its impatient mannerisms, clearly didn’t want to waste any.
What other choices did he have, or rather, what topics might catch its attention?
"If it’s just for the sake of longevity and immortality, truly, I have another item that could take the place!" Amidst his rapid thoughts, Jiang Liu spoke.
"Another item to take its place? What is it!?" Jiang Liu’s words indeed caught the Fire Flood Dragon’s attention, prompting it to ask with a calm expression.
However, it did not halt its advance, continuing to step towards Jiang Liu.
"Look, what is this!?" Left with no other choice but to stall for time, Jiang Liu quickly opened his bag space and took out one of the three Life Fruits he had stored from Wuzhuang Temple before.
The crystal-clear fruit, resembling a child, was taken out and immediately released a strange fragrance that revitalized the spirit of those who smelled it.
"Eh? Could this be the legendary Life Fruit!?"
Upon seeing the Ginseng Fruit in Jiang Liu’s hand, the Fire Flood Dragon’s attention was indeed drawn away, and it spoke with an elated expression.
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Yes, why did the Fire Flood Dragon want to eat Jiang Liu? Its purpose was none other than his flesh of eternal life, wasn’t it?
Naturally, the Fire Flood Dragon was also very interested in other things that could bring immortality.
Speaking of which, in this world, things that can increase one’s lifespan are indeed rare, with only three famous types.
First is the Empress’s Peaches, second is Immortal Zhenyuan’s Ginseng Fruit, and third is the Supreme Elder Lord’s Golden Pills.
Unfortunately, all three of these are not easy to obtain, so ordinary creatures can only dream about them, without any way to acquire them.
Of course, aside from these three, there are other alternative methods, such as using the hearts and livers of one thousand one hundred and eleven children as a medicinal primer; this indeed can craft an elixir of life.
But this method is far too cruel and loaded with karmic consequences, deterring most from pursuing it.
Thus, the recent rumors, that consuming a piece of flesh from a monk journeying to the West can grant immortality, seem like the easiest way to achieve it, after much consideration, right?
"I didn’t expect that you, a monk, would actually have something as precious as Ginseng Fruit in your possession! Give it to me!" Watching Jiang Liu with the Ginseng Fruit in hand, the Fire Flood Dragon’s eyes filled with excitement and greed, as it spoke.
As it spoke, the Fire Flood Dragon stretched out its hand, reaching for the Ginseng Fruit in Jiang Liu’s hand.
Never mind whether eating this little monk would truly grant eternal life, at least, the Ginseng Fruit from Wuzhuang Temple could indeed give one longevity—that was a fact!
Seeing the Fire Flood Dragon reaching for his Ginseng Fruit, Jiang Liu activated the special effect of his Flashing Brilliance Shoes, dodged in a flash, and put the Ginseng Fruit back into his storage space.
"Wukong, you must hurry, or your master will really be eaten by this creature!"
On the surface he remained calm, but in fact, Jiang Liu had already opened the disciple interface and was sending a message to Sun Wukong, transmitting his voice.
"Master, you say that the evil demon carried you northward, but exactly where, I do not know. I, Old Sun, must search thoroughly!" Sun Wukong’s reply came quickly in their conversation.
Clearly, Sun Wukong also felt somewhat aggrieved.
"Master, delay as long as possible please, I, Old Sun, will hasten my search. You said it was deep in the ocean, right? I, Old Sun, understand!" At the same time, Sun Wukong also sent a message, hoping his master could buy some more time for him to search.
"What, you won’t give it to me!?" After missing his target, the Fire Flood Dragon’s face grew ugly, and it asked Jiang Liu with anger on its face.
"No, no, no, besides the Ginseng Fruit, this poor monk has other fine things in his possession! Guaranteed to please you!" Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu shook his head and said.
"What other things!?"
Although aware that Jiang Liu was merely stalling, the Fire Flood Dragon’s attention was indeed captured by the mention of other fine things.
"Do you know of the Supreme Elder Lord’s Nine Revolutions Golden Pill? I just happen to have one!" Smiling slightly, Jiang Liu flipped his palm, and a Nine Revolutions Golden Pill appeared in his hand.
"What a treasure!" Seeing the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill in Jiang Liu’s hand, the Fire Flood Dragon’s face once again filled with desire.
While the side effects of the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill were too terrifying for those with low cultivation levels, for those with high cultivation, it was definitely a tonic.
The level 88 Fire Flood Dragon was already at the level of a Daluo Golden Immortal. In his view, consuming this Golden Pill would not cause any discomfort; on the contrary, it could enhance his cultivation level, perhaps even advancing him to the peak of Great Luo or even stepping halfway into the Quasi-Saint Realm with one foot?
"Struck it rich!" Looking at Jiang Liu who successively took out the Ginseng Fruit and the Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, the Fire Flood Dragon felt as if it had made a fortune.
Initially, it was just a monk it had caught who could grant immortality upon consumption, but who could have expected it was now a buy one, get two free situation?
"Do you have any other treasures?"
Despite fully understanding that Jiang Liu was just buying time, with great confidence in its own strength, the true Fire Flood Dragon was not in a hurry to eat Jiang Liu but looked at him expectantly.
Having already presented the Ginseng Fruit and Nine Revolutions Golden Pill, who knew if he had any other treasures!?
"Then, how about this Demon Emperor Pill!?"
After pondering for a moment, under the Fire Flood Dragon’s expectant gaze, Jiang Liu immediately presented the Demon Emperor Pill he had obtained in Doushuai Palace.
"Demon Emperor Pill!"
Looking at the pill in Jiang Liu’s hand, the Fire Flood Dragon’s eyes sparkled.
Even though it didn’t know the effects of this pill, nor had it ever heard the name ’Demon Emperor Pill,’ the Fire Flood Dragon could feel a clear, instinctual desire for it—as if a person wandering the desert for three days and three nights suddenly saw an oasis.
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Whoosh!
Meanwhile, regardless of what was happening in Yunmeng Marsh, another figure, Red Boy, flew rapidly across the sky.
As he dashed through the air, a long tail of flame trailed behind him.
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