644: Chapter Blood Crocodile King, one for each person

The Flame Demon snorted, retracting his pressure. He did this not only for Zhu Jianhua's words but also to investigate Bai Yuan's strength.

If the opponent was too weak, even with Zhu Jianhua present, he would not want Bai Yuan, Man Kuang, and the others to participate.

Bai Yuan also reined in his Aura, his face as calm as an ancient well. He understood both their intentions, and he displayed his power to showcase his strength.

He knew deeply that in this world where the strong reigned supreme, strength determined everything.

"Brother Bai, Brother Flame Demon, our common goal now is to explore the core area of this Scarlet Grassland and uncover its secrets.

As for other matters, it won't be too late to discuss them slowly after this operation concludes."

Zhu Jianhua's tone was gentle, yet every word was profound, expressing the importance of cooperation while subtly reminding both parties not to forget the purpose of their trip.

Bai Yuan nodded upon hearing this, implicitly agreeing with Zhu Jianhua's statement.

Although the Flame Demon remained silent, he no longer showed obvious hostility.

In the following time, everyone began to sort out their spoils and prepare to advance towards the core area.

Zhu Jianhua, Bai Yuan, Man Kuang, and the four of them walked at the forefront, each leading their respective strong individuals, forming a formidable force.

As they delved deeper, the landscape of the Scarlet Grassland became increasingly eerie.

A more intense smell of blood permeated the air, and occasionally, low roars could be heard from afar, the roars of deeper-level creatures, instilling fear in their hearts.

"Everyone, be careful. This is already the core area of the Scarlet Grassland. There is a high possibility of encountering unknown existences."

Zhu Jianhua reminded them, his expression becoming solemn, clearly having sensed the danger ahead.

The team continued to advance, and soon encountered a massive blood-red lake.

In the center of the lake was a small island, and around the island, four gigantic Scarlet Crocodiles were lying dormant, eyes closed, and the Aura emanating from them was all at the Emperor Realm initial stage!

"This is... the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor!"

Zhu Jianhua's face tightened; he had learned about this type of creature from the Bloodhorn Sheep Emperor's memories.

"Three of you, one each?!"

Before his words finished, Bai Yuan, Man Kuang, and the Flame Demon flashed, already charging towards three different Scarlet Crocodile Emperors.

Seeing that the three had each engaged a Scarlet Crocodile Emperor, Zhu Jianhua no longer hesitated. His figure was like lightning, striking directly at the last Scarlet Crocodile Emperor.

"Roar—"

The four Scarlet Crocodile Emperors were simultaneously startled. Their massive bodies stirred up monstrous blood waves, and their crimson eyes locked onto the intruders, as a violent Emperor Realm pressure swept across the entire area.

Zhu Jianhua was the fastest, arriving first before one of the Scarlet Crocodile Emperors. Blood light flickered at his fingertips, and streaks of blood-red runes directly entered the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's body.

"Blood Curse: Heart Devour!"

The Scarlet Crocodile Emperor suddenly froze, its blood flowing in reverse within its body, and its heart convulsed violently.

It roared in agony but could not break free from the blood curse's erosion.

Zhu Jianhua raised his hand expressionlessly, that hand seemingly devoid of any emotional fluctuation. His five fingers slowly closed, like Yan Wang controlling life and death.

The moment his hand clenched, a dull thud was heard.

"Bang!"

The Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's heart burst open at that instant, blood splattering like a blooming blood-red flower.

The Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's enormous body also lost its support at that moment, collapsing with a crash, its weight causing the blood-red lake to churn with a wave of blood.

However, this was not the end.

The moment the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's body fell, it actually began to rapidly decompose, transforming into wisps of blood threads, like a red mist, absorbed by Zhu Jianhua into his body.

At the same time, the longsword in Bai Yuan's hand suddenly trembled, and the sword light poured down like a brilliant galaxy.

Every sword strike contained an endless sharpness, as if it could tear apart the void.

"Great Xia Sword Art: Heavenly Pivot!"

Bai Yuan lightly shouted. With his voice, the sword light actually transformed into seven stellar trajectories, like the Big Dipper, instantly completely sealing off the space around the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor.

Facing such a fierce offensive, the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor let out a roar of fury. Its massive tail swept out like a giant black dragon, stirring up a surge of blood waves.

The blood waves were like a tsunami, surging and crashing, instantly shattering the brilliant sword light.

However, there was no fear in Bai Yuan's eyes. His figure, like a ghost, suddenly vanished from his original spot.

The next moment, he appeared as if teleporting above the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's head, and the longsword in his hand stabbed down like lightning!

"Pfft!"

With a soft sound, the sword's edge penetrated the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's skull without obstruction, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

The Scarlet Crocodile Emperor let out its last tragic roar, struggling frantically.

But a strange power suddenly erupted from within the longsword, like a meat grinder, instantly crushing the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's life force!

Man Kuang's muscles bulged, and wild demonic power erupted as his fists struck the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor like meteorites.

"Sky-Rending Headbutt!"

With this furious roar, the space behind Man Kuang seemed to be torn apart, and a black crack suddenly appeared.

Immediately after, a colossal phantom of a savage ox, like a mountain, galloped out from the rift. Its body blotted out the sky and sun, as if it could pierce through the heavens, descending with unparalleled might.

Every step of this savage ox caused violent tremors in the ground, as if the entire earth trembled beneath its feet.

Its horns were sharp as blades, gleaming with a cold light that sent shivers down one's spine.

Facing such a terrifying attack, a hint of disdain actually flashed in the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's eyes.

However, just as the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor was about to counterattack, it suddenly discovered in horror that its body seemed to be tightly bound by an invisible force, completely unable to move.

"What's going on? What kind of power is this?"

The Scarlet Crocodile Emperor was horrified, it had never encountered such a situation.

While the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor was astonished, the colossal savage ox had already crashed down like a meteorite.

"Boom!"

A world-shattering roar sounded, and the entire space seemed to be torn apart at this moment.

Under this terrifying impact, the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's head instantly exploded into a bloody mist, splattering everywhere, the scene extremely bloody and tragic.

The Flame Demon was surrounded by towering flames, and Demon Flame transformed into a giant python, coiling around the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor.

"Demon Flame Entanglement!"

Within the pitch-black flames of the Demon Flame, there were faint streaks of dark golden flames mixed in.

In just an instant, the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor's scales began to melt, and it roared in agony.

It thrashed wildly, trying to extinguish the flames, but the Flame Demon sneered, clapped his hands together, and the Demon Flame instantly contracted, engulfing the Scarlet Crocodile Emperor into a fireball!

"Explode!"

"Rumble—"

The Scarlet Crocodile Emperor exploded in the fierce flames. A Blood Origin was directly swallowed by him into his belly, and the Demon Flame began to autonomously devour and refine that violent power.

All four Scarlet Crocodile Emperors were slain. Zhu Jianhua, who finished first, had witnessed the performance of the three.

Bai Yuan sheathed his sword, looked towards the small island in the center of the lake, and said in a deep voice, "The true core is probably on that island."