175: Battle against two- or three-star Warcraft

Jiang Donghua strolled along the periphery of the mountain range, the dead branches and fallen leaves under his feet emitting faint crunching sounds, his gaze casually sweeping the surroundings.

The low-tier Magical Beasts lurking in the shadows had just bared their fangs when they were instantly swallowed by the azure blue flame that shot out from his fingertip.

"Hiss—"

As the flame swept past, a Tier Two Shadow Wolf didn't even have time to howl before its body solidified in mid-air, turning into an ice sculpture.

It then exploded with a bang, shattering into countless ice crystals, which were then completely evaporated by the high temperature, leaving not even ashes behind.

"Too weak."

Jiang Donghua shook his head, a trace of boredom flashing in his eyes.

These Magical Beasts, which in the past would have required an ordinary Great Dou Master to treat cautiously, now didn't even qualify for him to take them seriously.

The power of the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire far exceeded his expectations; the dual erosion of extreme cold and extreme heat almost completely annihilated these low-tier Magical Beasts without giving them a chance to resist.

He continued forward, delving deeper into the mountain range.

The aura of Third-Tier Magical Beasts gradually increased, but the result remained unchanged.

A massive Third-Tier Iron-Armored Rhinoceros roared as it charged.

Its heavy scales were enough to withstand the full-force strike of a Great Dou Master.

However, Jiang Donghua merely raised his hand and waved, and the azure blue flame swept out like a tide.

"Roar—!"

The rhinoceros's charge came to an abrupt halt. Its body quickly froze in the flames, and the surface of its heavy iron armor was covered in frost.

But the next instant, a crackling sound of explosion came from within.

That was the sound of its flesh and blood being instantly incinerated by the high temperature.

In just a few breaths, this Magical Beast, which was enough to give a Great Dou Master a headache, turned into a charred, empty shell and crashed to the ground.

"Still not enough."

Jiang Donghua frowned.

These Magical Beasts didn't even qualify for him to test the limits of the Cold Flame Flood Dragon Fire. He didn't even need to use a Dou Technique; the most basic flame control was enough to easily obliterate them.

"It seems I really have to go further inside."

He looked up toward the depths of the mountain range, where the aura was more savage. He could faintly sense several powerful fluctuations belonging to Dou Ling Level Magical Beasts, or even stronger existences.

"I hope you can give me some enjoyment."

With a slight smile, Jiang Donghua no longer lingered. His figure flashed, turning into an afterimage, and he sped toward the deeper parts of the mountain range.

Jiang Donghua's figure flashed, landing on a crooked dead tree. The rotten trunk beneath his feet emitted a creaking sound under the weight, as if it could snap at any moment.

The swamp was filled with a heavy, putrid stench. Rotten leaves and the remains of unknown creatures floated on the murky water. Occasionally, bubbles emerged from the deep sludge, popping with a gurgling sound and releasing even more pungent miasma.

The water surface glowed with an eerie, dark green color, as if soaked in some potent poison. Occasionally, slender black shadows moved beneath the water, only to quickly disappear.

In the center of the swamp, a pair of cold, vertical pupils quietly surfaced, staring intently at the unwelcome guest on the tree.

That was a massive Water Lizard. Its dark green scales were covered in slippery mucus, and several rows of sharp bone spurs grew along its back. Its tail was thick and powerful; a slight swing caused ripples to spread across the water.

Its aura was steady and sinister, possessing the strength of roughly the Three-Star Dou Ling Level. In this swamp, it was the absolute overlord.

However, at this moment, the fierce beast uncharacteristically did not attack immediately, but instead observed Jiang Donghua cautiously.

It sensed a strange heat emanating from the man.

Even though he was standing in the damp, cold swamp.

A layer of invisible scorching heat seemed to surround him, slightly distorting the air. What made it even more uneasy was that this heat contained a bone-chilling coldness, like being simultaneously scorched by fire and frozen by ice.

"Heh, did you notice?"

Jiang Donghua noticed the Water Lizard's hesitation, and the corner of his mouth curved up.

He slowly raised his hand, palm facing upward, and a wisp of azure blue flame quietly flickered.

"Hiss—"

The moment the flame appeared, the swamp's moisture strangely condensed into tiny ice crystals, but the next instant, they were evaporated into white mist by the high temperature, swirling around him.

The Water Lizard's pupils suddenly contracted. It instinctively retreated half a step, stirring up a wave of muddy water.

Danger!

Extreme danger!

Its instincts warned it frantically, but the dignity of being the swamp's overlord prevented it from retreating.

"Since you won't make the first move, then I will."

Jiang Donghua chuckled softly, battle intent rising in his eyes.

He stomped his foot, and the dead tree instantly exploded, while his figure shot out like a phantom, heading straight for the Water Lizard!

Jiang Donghua flicked his fingers, and several wisps of azure blue flame shot out like living things, lightly landing around the swamp.

"Hiss—!"

The moment the flames touched the water surface, they did not extinguish. Instead, they spread wildly like hungry beasts.

The swamp water evaporated at a visible speed. The murky surface churned violently, white mist rose, and was then completely scorched away by the high temperature.

The previously soft, wet mud began to crack, the fissures spreading like a spiderweb, and even the rotten stench in the air was replaced by the scorching aura.

The Water Lizard's pupils suddenly contracted, and a low roar escaped its throat.

It finally realized that the human before it was not an ordinary prey, but a threat capable of completely destroying its territory!

"Roar—!"

It suddenly opened its massive maw, and a ball of dark green venom shot out like an arrow. Wherever it passed, even the air was corroded, creating a pungent, acidic mist.

However, Jiang Donghua merely sneered, slashing his fingertip, and a streak of azure blue firelight cut out like a blade!

"Sizzle!"

The venom was instantly evaporated by the flame in mid-air, leaving not a single trace.

The Water Lizard was utterly panicked.

Its venom was potent enough to corrode the Dou Qi armor of a Dou Ling Expert.

Yet, in front of this strange blue flame, it couldn't even last for an instant!

What terrified it was that the swamp's water level was rapidly dropping.

The environment that was originally its element was being forcibly transformed into a battlefield disadvantageous to it!

"Gurgle, roar!"

It frantically thrashed its tail, whipping up mud waves in an attempt to extinguish the flames, but the azure blue fire seemed like a persistent tumor; not only did it fail to extinguish, but it burned even fiercer!

"It's useless."

Jiang Donghua stood on the cracked mud, flames swirling around him, like a monarch controlling raging fire.

"Now, it's my turn."

He suddenly raised his hand, and the azure blue flame instantly surged, transforming into a savage fire flood dragon that lunged fiercely toward the Water Lizard!

Battle intent boiled in Jiang Donghua's eyes. His figure flashed, instantly closing in on the Water Lizard, and his right fist, wrapped in azure blue flame, violently punched out!

"Boom—!"

The Water Lizard roared angrily, its thick tail, wrapped in violent water-attributed Dou Qi, lashed out fiercely!

Fist and tail collided. Fire and water clashed violently, emitting a piercing sizzling sound. White mist steamed up, obscuring the view.

The Water Lizard quickly retreated using the force of the rebound, diving into the deep swamp, attempting to use the environmental advantage to maneuver.

However, Jiang Donghua sneered. He flipped his palm, and azure blue flames rained down like droplets, instantly igniting the entire water area!

"Sizzle!"

The swamp water evaporated frantically, the mud cracked, and the Water Lizard's hiding place was forcibly exposed!

It roared in fury, kicking its four limbs suddenly. Its massive body shot out like a cannonball, opening its blood-filled maw, its sharp fangs glinting coldly as it lunged straight for Jiang Donghua's neck!

Jiang Donghua did not dodge. He crossed his arms, and the flames instantly condensed in front of him into an azure blue fire shield!

"Crack!"

The Water Lizard's sharp teeth bit down hard on the fire shield, but the next second, the dual erosion of extreme cold and extreme heat caused it to shriek in pain; its teeth were actually frozen and cracked, then scorched black by the high temperature!

It frantically shook its head and retreated, black smoke, smelling of char, pouring out of its mouth!