"May I ask why esteemed seniors have graced Lake Heart Island with your presence?"
As five Earth Immortals descended upon Lake Heart Island, Lin Haotian, as Zhang Fan's chief disciple, had no choice but to step forward.
"You ask what you already know. As a junior, you are not qualified to speak before us. Have your master come out to greet us!"
Bai Tu snorted coldly, flicked his finger, and a black energy transformed into a ferocious skull, shooting towards Lin Haotian's chest at such speed that Lin Haotian could not dodge it.
With a single word of disagreement, Bai Tu resorted to deadly force. Seeing this, Yi Feicheng, Zhang Xing'an, and the others felt a chill in their hearts.
"A defeated foe can only show off his might before a junior!"
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's massive body blocked Lin Haotian, protecting everyone behind it. Its voice rumbled low, causing ripples on the lake's surface.
The black energy shot by Bai Tu struck the Blood Demon Flood Dragon's body. The ferocious skull was like a stone hitting an egg, instantly dissipating without causing the Blood Demon Flood Dragon any harm.
Hearing the Blood Demon Flood Dragon's words, Bai Tu's expression turned unsightly, as what the Blood Demon Flood Dragon said was indeed the truth.
Although the Blood Demon Flood Dragon's strength was also only at the early stage of the Core Formation Realm, with its robust physique, Bai Tu could not even break through its scales. Even with the combined efforts of Daoist Changsheng, he was at a disadvantage and could only flee in disarray.
"Marvelous, truly marvelous!"
"I never expected such an ancient, exotic creature to exist on Earth. Traveling to visit friends riding such an ancient beast would be incredibly impressive."
Daoist Niu widened his slightly sunken eyes. After observing the Blood Demon Flood Dragon closely from a short distance, unconcealable joy appeared on his emaciated face.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon had cultivated a dragon claw, and two small horns protruded slightly from its head, already possessing a hint of the legendary divine dragon's aura.
"Who are you?"
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's massive blood-red eyes stared solemnly at the dried-up, skeletal old man before it. Of the five people present, only this seemingly half-dead old man made the Blood Demon Flood Dragon feel immense pressure.
"My Daoist name is Niu. I have lived for over a thousand years. As for my strength, it is certainly much stronger than your former master. Follow me from now on, and you will surely live a much happier life than you do now."
Daoist Niu said proudly.
"On what grounds?"
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's eyes were filled with disdain. Although this old man was powerful, and it knew it was no match for him, that was only on Earth.
Outside of Earth, he, a cultivator who had not even condensed a Golden Core, could only be considered ordinary.
While its master's current strength might not match this old man, his array of techniques and miraculous alchemy skills were enough to make him a welcome guest among Golden Core stage cultivators.
The status between them was entirely different.
Moreover, having spent a long time with Zhang Fan and his group, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon could feel their sincerity and had long considered them family. Therefore, it was absolutely impossible for him to betray Zhang Fan and follow this old man.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon had drifted alone in the universe for hundreds of years, with no fixed abode, often pursued by powerful human cultivators who sought to strip its tendons and skin.
However, after following Zhang Fan, it realized that the meaning of life was not solely the pursuit of becoming stronger; the companionship of friends was more important.
"Heh heh, ancient exotic creatures should indeed possess such pride. This old Daoist likes it!"
Daoist Niu was not angered by the Blood Demon Flood Dragon's attitude, but rather quite pleased, as he was confident that with his strength, he could definitely subdue this Blood Demon Flood Dragon.
"What a formidable physique. I have lived for hundreds of years and have yet to encounter anyone who has caught my eye in the art of body cultivation. Daoist Niu, before you tame this flood dragon, allow me to have some fun?"
The Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain, with his gleaming bald head, stared at the Blood Demon Flood Dragon with shining eyes. He was the only one among the five who specialized in body refinement. His cultivation of his physical body alone had reached the middle stage of the Core Formation Realm.
His strength was second only to Daoist Niu among the five. Even the Sword Immortal Wuchen, who was at the same middle stage of the Core Formation Realm and known for his offensive prowess, was no match for him.
The Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain rubbed his hands together, gazing at the blood-red, shimmering scales of the Blood Demon Flood Dragon, eager to test his mettle.
He desperately wanted to know how his physical body, cultivated for hundreds of years, compared to this ancient, exotic creature.
"Since the Martial Saint is so inclined, this old Daoist will gladly watch a good show here and see the Martial Saint's skills." Daoist Niu said with a chuckle.
Among the five of them, only the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain commanded Daoist Niu's attention. A body cultivator at the middle stage of the Core Formation Realm possessed combat power comparable to an ordinary late-stage Core Formation Realm Qi cultivator, so he was very eager to witness the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain's abilities.
"If that is the case…"
The Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain turned to the Blood Demon Flood Dragon and said, "Little Flood Dragon, you shall play with me properly now. Do not accidentally get myself killed by a single punch, lest I cannot account for myself to Daoist Niu!"
"You all retreat further. I will deal with this little bald head!"
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's massive tail swept up Lin Haotian, Yi Feicheng, and Zhang Xing'an, gently flicking them to the sandy shore tens of meters away.
The combat power between Core Formation Realm cultivators was immense. With Lin Haotian and the others' strength, if they were too close, even the residual energy could take their lives.
Hearing that the flood dragon actually called him "little bald head," a cruel smile appeared on the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain's lean face.
Boom!
Without any pleasantries, the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain stomped his foot on the ground, and his entire body shot up into the sky like a cannonball.
Seeing this, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon showed no weakness. Its powerful physique had always been its pride. Even though the bald human before it had a higher cultivation realm, it would never admit defeat.
Wriggling its body, which was tens of meters long, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon soared into the clouds, swinging the giant, sharp dragon claws beneath its body towards the bald head, which looked like an ant in its eyes.
The dragon claws swished, stirring up a howling wind, and enlarged in the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain's eyes.
"Good!"
Feeling the Blood Demon Flood Dragon's unstoppable force, the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain laughed heartily. He clenched his dried fists and struck directly at the massive dragon claws.
His minuscule body possessed incredible strength. The unstoppable dragon claws were forcefully halted by him.
Although the Blood Demon Flood Dragon's body was immensely large, it was extremely agile. After the collision, it could clearly sense that the little bald man, who seemed so tiny in its eyes, possessed strength no less than its own. It was only its massive size that allowed it to fight evenly.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon twisted its body, and its massive tail whipped towards the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain like lightning. The Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain was unfazed and opened his arms, intending to embrace it.
The dragon tail traced a peculiar curvilinear path through the air and slammed fiercely into the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain's chest!
Boom!
Caught off guard, the Martial Saint of Changbai Mountain was struck by the tail and crashed onto the sandy beach, creating a pit several meters deep.