I, the Invincible Genius, Only Want to Live a Low-Key Life - Chapter 18

Deep within the Nine Nether Secret Realm lay a Sky Pit about seven or eight meters in diameter. Though the opening was not large, the space below was a world unto itself, almost like a small hidden realm.

At the bottom of the Sky Pit, various rare plants and spiritual herbs flourished. In the center, a natural spring ceaselessly gushed forth, its water forming a large, deep pool.

At the heart of the pool stood a stone pillar over ten meters tall. Dim light poured in from the opening above, adding an air of mystery to this little world.

Logically, such an environment should be a paradise for animals. Yet, strangely, not even a small creature could be found within the Sky Pit.

There could only be one reason: the Sky Pit was the territory of some powerful exotic beast. No matter how ideal the environment, other animals dared not enter.

Just then, gentle ripples appeared on the surface of the pool. A head slowly rose from the water.

It was a snake’s head, similar to the Ice Python, but with a crucial difference: this one was silver-white, and two silver horns several centimeters long protruded from its head.

After the head left the water, its body gradually surfaced as well, wrapping itself around the stone pillar and slowly rising, soon coiling its entire long form around the pillar.

Upon closer inspection, it was a Flood Dragon that had successfully completed its transformation.

The Flood Dragon wound its body around the stone pillar, lifting its head as if to absorb the light streaming in from above.

…

No one knew how much time had passed.

Lin Feng sensed a faint glimmer of light ahead. In the next instant, he was swept out of the underground passage by the current.

A figure suddenly emerged from the deep pool beneath the Sky Pit-it was Lin Feng.

Finding himself in an unfamiliar environment, Lin Feng began to survey his surroundings. When he saw the Flood Dragon coiled around the stone pillar, its entire form shimmering silver-white, his mouth opened in involuntary astonishment.

What a beautiful serpent!

Its whole body was silver-white, its scales reflecting the light. This creature was far more magnificent than the Ice Python he had encountered before, and likely much stronger.

It was clearly no longer a mere snake, but a Flood Dragon. Was it cultivating by absorbing the essence of the sun and moon?

Lin Feng wondered.

Having encountered a Flood Dragon blessed by the heavens as it absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, he chose not to disturb it.

For a snake to transform into a Flood Dragon was no simple evolution-it required enduring the baptism of heavenly tribulation. The success rate was extremely low, likely less than one in ten. The vast majority were turned to ashes by the heavenly tribulation.

Thus, encountering a Flood Dragon was by no means easy.

Because Lin Feng had arrived without a sound, the Flood Dragon had not noticed him and continued to absorb the light pouring down from above. It had lived here for countless years, never disturbed by any creature, and was thus quite relaxed-confident in its own power.

Not just in the surrounding area, but even throughout the entire Nine Nether Secret Realm, there were very few exotic beasts on the same level as the Flood Dragon. It was truly an apex-level existence.

A few minutes later, Lin Feng began to feel a little bored. He walked to the edge of the deep pool, stepped onto solid ground, and dispersed the sword aura protecting his body.

When he looked up at the Flood Dragon again, the Flood Dragon lowered its head and noticed him as well.

Man and beast stared at each other.

Having endured the baptism of heavenly tribulation, the Flood Dragon’s intelligence far surpassed that of exotic beasts like the spider or the Ice Python. Even if it was not quite on par with a human, it was not far behind.

It could never have imagined that a human would suddenly appear in its home.

Over its long life, the Flood Dragon had encountered quite a few humans. After all, the Nine Nether Secret Realm opened once every hundred years, and each time, tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand people would enter. Inevitably, some would approach the Sky Pit and discover its existence.

Of course, without exception, all those people were eaten by the Flood Dragon as food.
It must be said, as the spirit of all things, humans taste quite good indeed.

“Um… Brother Jiao, sorry! I accidentally wandered in here. I didn’t know this was your territory. If I’m not welcome, I’ll leave right now,” Lin Feng greeted.

He figured that a high-level exotic beast like the Flood Dragon should be able to understand his meaning!

The stronger the exotic beast, the higher its intelligence.

Once they reach a certain level of power, their intelligence is not inferior to humans.

Lin Feng wasn’t actually afraid of the Flood Dragon.

It’s just that transforming from a serpent into a Flood Dragon isn’t easy.

Succeeding means being favored by heaven and earth.

With no grudges between them, there was no need to create unnecessary slaughter.

Just as Lin Feng finished speaking and took two steps forward, he suddenly froze in place.

This environment, combined with the powerful Flood Dragon guarding it-

Wasn’t this exactly the blessed land he had been searching for, suitable for the growth of the Bianhua Flower?

Whether or not it was here, this was the most promising place he had encountered. He couldn’t just leave.

Lin Feng looked up at the Flood Dragon again.

The Flood Dragon’s gaze never left him.

Perhaps it had come to its senses.

The Flood Dragon felt its dignity had been severely challenged.

A mere human dared to intrude upon its home.

What was he trying to do?

Steal its treasures?

Or plot against it?

No matter which, he deserved death.

“Aung…”

The Flood Dragon raised its head and let out a cry, neither quite dragon nor serpent.

After all, it wasn’t a true dragon yet.

It couldn’t produce a genuine dragon’s roar.

But it was far stronger than a serpent’s hiss.

After successfully transforming into a Flood Dragon, its vocal cords had undergone tremendous change.

As it roared, the Flood Dragon’s aura radiated outward.

Lin Feng felt a wave of oppressive force rush toward him. Several tornadoes appeared, lifting water from the deep pool into the air.

It formed the spectacular sight of a dragon drawing water.

Seeing the Flood Dragon act so domineeringly, Lin Feng grew angry.

Good grief!

He had already apologized, yet this overgrown snake still showed him no respect. Did it really think he had no temper?

After discovering that the Bianhua Flower was very likely to grow here, Lin Feng had been looking for an excuse to make a move!

Now, the opportunity had arrived.

Since the Flood Dragon struck first, he couldn’t be blamed.

The Flood Dragon’s howls continued, its aura steadily rising.

It seemed to be declaring its sovereignty to the surrounding exotic beasts, showing off its strength.

Lin Feng drew the Haoran Sword from his Cosmic Bag.

The moment he gripped the Haoran Sword, his entire demeanor underwent a dramatic transformation.

His hidden strength erupted in full.

His ultimate Sword Intent was unleashed.

All along, Lin Feng had tried to appear mediocre, not wanting to attract attention.

Though he was the only one living on Lone Remnant Peak, it was still the territory of the Divine Sky Sword Sect. If he made too much noise, he could easily be discovered.

Not to mention, there were old monsters in seclusion within the Divine Sky Sword Sect’s forbidden grounds. But here in the Nine Nether Secret Realm, things were different.

He didn’t need to worry about any of that. No one here knew his identity, and even if discovered, no one would connect him to the so-called useless Eldest Senior Brother of the Divine Sky Sword Sect.

He could unleash his full strength and see where his limits lay.

And now, the Flood Dragon had come to him.

Since that was the case, he would fight with all his might!

Yet just as Lin Feng unleashed all his hidden power-

Suddenly, dark clouds gathered in the sky, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled.

“Rumble… Rumble…”

It was as if even heaven and earth were shaken.

At the deepest part of the Nine Nether Secret Realm stood a resplendent palace.

Above the main gate were three large characters:

“Nine Nether Palace”

Inside the Nine Nether Palace,

A shadowy figure appeared.

He looked up at the sky, murmuring to himself, “How many years has it been? Finally, someone can stir this world. Good, it was worth the wait!”