204: They need to mate.

Jiang Donghua's Soul Power spread out like a tide, instantly capturing the true nature of the Red Light in the Black Robed Man's hand.

It wasn't a rare treasure at all, but a human arm!

The severed arm was pale with an eerie reddish glow, as if corroded by some violent energy; instead of blood, a molten, scorching liquid flowed through its veins.

What was even more horrifying was that tiny flames flickered at the severed end, as if still burning, and the arm's fingertips twitched slightly, as if it were still alive!

"Senior Sister, retreat!"

Jiang Donghua suddenly grabbed Red Silk's wrist, with such force that it almost made her stumble, his voice low and urgent, like a warning squeezed from deep within his throat.

Red Silk, who had already been poised for battle, with Lightning Light dancing around her like silver serpents and her fighting spirit ablaze, frowned at his words and instinctively wanted to retort.

"What are you scared of? That Black Robed Man is just a cowardly rat hiding his head!"

But before she could finish speaking, the Black Robed Man suddenly looked up, a cold sneer curving his lips beneath the mask.

"Clever little fellow."

His voice was hoarse, as if scorched by flames, carrying an unsettling hiss.

The next second, he suddenly tightened his five fingers, fiercely gripping the severed arm!

"Crack!"

The sound of bones shattering was clearly audible; the flesh of the severed arm was instantly crushed, and crimson, lava-like liquid splattered out, dripping onto the ground and burning charred pits into the hard rock!

"Boom—!"

A crimson pillar of fire erupted from the severed arm, shooting straight into the sky, instantly tearing apart the black mist that covered the heavens.

The space around the fire pillar twisted, the air shrieked from the intense heat, the ground cracked, and shattered rocks melted!

However, the reaction of the two Flood Dragons was unexpected. A hint of disdain flashed in the Yellow Rock Flood Dragon's golden vertical pupils. It let out a low growl, its thick tail slamming into the ground, and a heavy earthen wall rose from the earth, actually blocking the impact of the fire pillar!

The Profound Thunder Flood Dragon was even more ferocious; Lightning Light surged on its dark blue scales, and it opened its mouth to unleash a black bolt of lightning, striking directly at the Black Robed Man!

"Bang—!"

The Black Robed Man hastily raised his hand to block; the black lightning exploded, instantly tearing his black robe and revealing a scorched arm. His mask also cracked, and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

"Damn it! These two beasts are stronger than I imagined!"

The Black Robed Man staggered back, clearly underestimating the strength of the two Flood Dragons.

He had originally thought that the rare treasure guarded by these two fierce beasts would deter them, but he didn't expect that the Flood Dragons would not only be unafraid but would also be enraged, their attacks becoming even fiercer!

Red Silk's eyes widened, and she couldn't help but whisper.

"This guy can't possibly defeat those two demonic beasts!"

Seeing this scene, Jiang Donghua's pupils suddenly contracted, and countless clues instantly connected in his mind.

"Senior Sister, go! Now!"

His voice was extremely low, yet carried an undeniable decisiveness; without even waiting for Red Silk to respond, he gripped her wrist, his battle qi erupting underfoot, and his figure shot backward like an arrow!

Red Silk stumbled as he pulled her, her brow furrowed, instinctively wanting to shake off his hand. How could she, a dignified Lightning-attribute Dou Ling, need to be dragged away by a Junior Brother?

But just as she opened her mouth to curse, her peripheral vision caught the sudden crimson glow in the Black Robed Man's eyes beneath his mask, and the frantically flickering flames on the severed arm in his hand.

"Tsk, trouble!"

She gritted her silver teeth, grabbed Jiang Donghua's collar, and Lightning Light erupted around her!

"Boom—!"

Their figures transformed into a silver lightning bolt, retreating a hundred zhang in an instant!

And just as they withdrew, the next moment...

"No—! How dare you—!"

The Black Robed Man let out a hysterical roar, but before his voice could fully drop, the Profound Thunder Flood Dragon's black lightning had already torn down like an enraged dragon!

The Yellow Rock Flood Dragon's giant tail followed close behind, slamming down with mountain-like force!

"Bang! Crack—!"

The dull thud of bones shattering mixed with the sticky sound of flesh bursting open; the Black Robed Man's body, caught between the two fierce beasts, was like a fragile clay pot, instantly torn to pieces!

But strangely, his head remained intact at the very last moment, the mask completely shattered, revealing a face disfigured by flames.

Staring fixedly in the direction Jiang Donghua and Red Silk had fled, he squeezed out a hoarse curse from his throat.

"Run? You... won't escape... will eventually..."

Before he could finish, the Profound Thunder Flood Dragon's claw slammed down, and his head burst open like a watermelon, red and white matter splattering everywhere!

A formidable Dou King had fallen just like that!

Red Silk, still holding Jiang Donghua, landed behind a rock wall, her chest rising and falling slightly, the Lightning Light not yet fully dispersed. She released her grip, squinted towards the location where the Black Robed Man had met his tragic end, and let out a cold snort.

"Saved this young lady the trouble."

Jiang Donghua, however, showed no signs of relaxing, his gaze fixed on the still unextinguished severed arm among the Black Robed Man's remains. Even though the host was dead, it continued to burn, the crimson flames twisting and writhing, slowly contracting as if alive.

"No, that thing is absorbing his blood energy!"

His voice was tight.

Red Silk paused at his words, but before she could look closer, the ground suddenly trembled violently!

"Roar—!"

The two Flood Dragons simultaneously let out earth-shattering roars, but not at them, but at each other!

Earth and rocks tumbled around the Yellow Rock Flood Dragon, and thunder boomed between the Profound Thunder Flood Dragon's scales; they had begun to intertwine again after the Black Robed Man's death!

The two hid within a rock crevice, surrounded by dense mist, their auras completely concealed.

Ten li away, the roar of the battling Flood Dragons was still faintly audible, and the earth occasionally trembled slightly.

Red Silk leaned against Jiang Donghua's back, her breath almost on his ear, carrying a hint of warmth.

She seemed completely unaware of how close they were at the moment, instead slightly excited by the recent danger, her eyes shining astonishingly bright.

"Hey, Donghua."

She lowered her voice, gently poking his shoulder with her fingertip.

"You just said that red thing was cultivated by the Flood Dragons? What did you mean?"

Jiang Donghua stiffened, feeling an inexplicable itch where she had touched him, even his earlobes growing warm. He subtly moved half a step to the side, his voice remaining calm.

"The crimson substance in that severed arm is not an external object, but a fire seed cultivated by these two Flood Dragons themselves."

Red Silk blinked, clearly not fully understanding.

Jiang Donghua continued to explain.

"Flood Dragons are lustful, but high-tier Flood Dragons require immense energy to conceive offspring during mating. The Yellow Rock Flood Dragon is earth-attribute, and the Profound Thunder Flood Dragon is lightning-attribute; they are naturally antagonistic. If they forcibly combine, their offspring will be extremely difficult to survive."

"So they chose an extreme method."

His gaze deepened slightly.

"Using living beings as cauldrons to cultivate Dragon Blood Fire Seeds."

Red Silk's pupils contracted, finally realizing.

"You mean they deliberately let humans get close, then plant fire seeds within their bodies?!"

Jiang Donghua nodded.

"The Black Robed Man was the chosen vessel. He thought he had gained a great opportunity, unaware that he had long become nourishment for the Flood Dragons to cultivate their offspring."

Red Silk gasped, then a strange glint flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth curved slightly.

"Interesting. These two beasts are quite cunning."

She suddenly leaned closer, almost pressing against Jiang Donghua's ear, her voice carrying a hint of playfulness.

"But, Junior Brother, how do you know so much?"

Jiang Donghua's breathing hitched slightly, but his expression remained calm.

"Just records from ancient texts."

Red Silk chuckled, clearly unconvinced, but didn't press further. She turned to look at the distant Flood Dragon battlefield, where the battle still raged, a hint of fighting spirit flickering in her eyes.

"So what do we do now? Wait for them to be mutually wounded?"

Jiang Donghua shook his head.

"There's no time."

Before his words finished, an earth-shattering dragon roar suddenly came from the distance!

The two Flood Dragons had stopped fighting, entwining with each other, and the crimson fire seeds around them surged wildly, forming a massive energy vortex!

"It's starting."

Jiang Donghua whispered.

"They are going to forcibly mate."

A hint of shock flashed in Red Silk's eyes, but soon, her expression turned dangerous.

"Isn't that the best opportunity?"

Jiang Donghua glanced at her, seeing a defiant smile on his Senior Sister's lips, and lightning flickering at her fingertips.

"While they're busy, how about we take all their treasures in one go?"

Jiang Donghua was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Alright."

"But remember, we only have one chance."