The Blood Luminous Flood Dragon is indeed a treasure all over, and if obtained, it would be extremely useful to Liu Zixuan. Yet he also understands that dealing with such a colossal creature is not easy.

If Liu Zixuan goes all out, he can definitely kill it, but at the same time, Liu Zixuan will also sustain some injuries.

Since Liu Zixuan already knows that the cause of his demonization is the Dragon Vein Essence within him, he also understands that when his mind is blurred, his consciousness is clouded, or he suffers severe trauma, the Dragon Vein Essence will seize the opportunity to possess his body.

If injured by the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon, it will surely give the Dragon Vein Essence a chance. Last time, he somehow narrowly escaped, but this time, Liu Zixuan is not completely confident.

Thud!

Just as he was about to temporarily leave with Xiao Lan and Huang Youcai, Xiao Lan suddenly fell heavily to the ground from one side.

There was a bloody wound on its blue body.

Not only on its body but also its paw was injured by a burn, presumably when Xiao Lan’s paw came into contact with the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon’s body.

Before Liu Zixuan could react, the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon took the opportunity to charge at Xiao Lan again, opening its bloody maw, intending to make Xiao Lan its lunch!

This is unbearable!

Xiao Lan was just fine earlier, and now if it gets devoured by this giant creature, Liu Zixuan wouldn’t be able to face Doudou when he returns!

Immediately, he maneuvered his body quickly to Xiao Lan’s side, the Nameless Sword abruptly emerging from his sleeve, the sword edge emitting a light hum as a sword beam swept directly towards the attacking Blood Luminous Flood Dragon.

A powerful attack struck the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon, causing it to let out a strange cry as it was thrown to another side with a rumble.

Due to its massive size, when it fell to the ground, it was as if the earth shook.

Liu Zixuan hurriedly helped Xiao Lan up, operating the Holy Medical Scripture to quickly heal it, then turned and cursed, "How stupid can you be, why provoke this big guy for no reason?"

Xiao Lan’s eyes suddenly filled with an innocent look as it whimpered, an extremely aggrieved appearance. Literally like a scolded young girl.

At this moment, Liu Zixuan suddenly suspected that Xiao Lan isn’t a color leopard but a female leopard.

Pa!

Liu Zixuan slapped his forehead, thinking, what the hell, at a time like this, he still has the leisure to think these things. He patted Xiao Lan’s head: "Go stand aside honestly!"

Xiao Lan hesitated for a moment, a bit confused about what Liu Zixuan meant.

Holding his forehead, Liu Zixuan muttered, "I really didn’t have the idea of fighting the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon, but do I have a choice now? It’s obviously been enraged by me, and if I retreat, it surely won’t let us leave."

Actually, Liu Zixuan didn’t speak some words aloud.

The Dragon Vein Essence is indeed terrifying. Once out of control, Liu Zixuan will be dominated by it and reduced to a machine of slaughter.

Yet it is precisely for this reason that Liu Zixuan suddenly wants to give it a try.

Before, he hadn’t intended to act, because he didn’t want to be possessed by the Dragon Vein Essence. Now, he wants to act for the same reason of avoiding possession.

The thought is somewhat contradictory, but they are two entirely different meanings.

Not wanting to act is indeed free from injury and control, but isn’t this also a form of evasion!

This time, he may not get hurt, but in martial arts tournaments, or when sparring with other masters in the future, injury is unavoidable, and being possessed by the Dragon Vein Essence then would be even more distressing.

But now is different; he still has a chance, a gamble where life itself is at stake!

He wants to try controlling the Dragon Vein Essence, and thus he must test whether, in this instance, he gets injured, and that night the Dragon Vein Essence’s attack on him will reoccur. If it does, then he must ponder how to respond, and how to truly harness the terrifying power of the Dragon Vein Essence for his own use.

If he fails, he may die.

But as long as he succeeds, Liu Zixuan’s power will skyrocket!

The path of martial artist cultivation is inherently going against the heavens. So-called defying heaven implies encountering countless trials of life and death; if one constantly fears and flees from death, progress and breakthrough to higher realms will never be achieved!

Listening to Liu Zixuan’s words, Xiao Lan slowly turned to stand alongside him, clearly intent on fighting together.

Liu Zixuan’s mouth twitched a few times: "You’re not afraid of dying?"

"Roar!" Xiao Lan stood tall, prideful killing intent evident in its eyes, already displaying its attitude.

"With a companion like you, let death come then!"

Liu Zixuan smiled slightly, raising the Nameless Sword in his hand and striking towards the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon.

Xiao Lan let out a low growl and followed closely behind, pouncing at the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon from the other side as Liu Zixuan attacked.

The terrifying eyes of the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon flashed, its front half suddenly leaping up, signaling an attack while flicking its tongue.

Though when standing, half of its body wasn’t taller than Liu Zixuan’s height, such a colossal creature, with its blood-red mouth exposed, still sent chills down Liu Zixuan’s spine.

Imagine a one-meter-fifty child facing a one-meter-seventy adult; that adult would surely feel invincible!

But if a serpent standing at one-meter-fifty were to face an adult of one-meter-seventy, how would that adult react?

No matter how courageous, they would surely feel weak-legged, and cold sweat would gather on their back.

Liu Zixuan’s mouth twitched a few times: "Damn it, looking so ugly and still standing up, not feeling disgusted enough!"

In the midst of speaking, several sword beams launched continuously from the Nameless Sword, quickly targeting the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon’s head.

The Blood Luminous Flood Dragon let out a beast-like low growl, shaking its massive head to meet the attacks while swaying its body towards Liu Zixuan.

To Liu Zixuan’s surprise, even though his Peak of Imperial Realm sword beams of the Nameless Sword were something his peers dared not face directly, the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon was completely unafraid. As those sword beams struck its body, only white marks appeared—without causing effective damage!

When the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon maneuvered over, Xiao Lan seized the chance to pounce and bite its two-pronged tail, opening its mouth wide to tear.

But the attack was similarly ineffective; the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon’s skin is genuinely impervious to weapons, and its high body temperature meant Xiao Lan not only failed to inflict harm but injured itself instead.

As Liu Zixuan called for Xiao Lan to retreat, he pondered a strategy.

Blood Luminous Flood Dragon originates from fiery places, akin to fire itself, and the opposite of fire... that naturally would be water!

With this thought, Liu Zixuan’s eyes lit up, and he shouted toward Huang Youcai at the cave entrance, "Quickly, search around, find any water, preferably icy!"

"Ah... okay, okay!" Huang Youcai’s heart was already filled with trepidation at the terrifying sight of the Blood Luminous Flood Dragon, and as he sprinted forward, he stumbled directly to the ground...