Closer, ever closer.
The Huangqu River twisted and turned, its waters surging violently, vast and carrying torrents of mud and soil. As it surged, mud and soil flew about, and it covered a vast area.
Upon the protruding yellowish rock clusters grew ancient, verdant trees, brimming with vitality. In their vicinity, clusters of Spiritual Medicines bloomed, releasing a rich, clear fragrance.
As he neared the verdant isle, the river beneath it suddenly formed a reverse vortex, and from it strode out a terrifying, savage Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon.
The Nine-tailed Crocodile Dragon's entire body was golden, as if cast from solid gold. It gleamed dazzlingly, its eyes so bright they seemed to pierce one's own, and an explosive power pulsed within it.
This was a colossal creature: a golden body, dense scales like armor radiating a golden brilliance, a True Dragon's head, a crocodile's body, and nine tails, each hundreds of zhang long.
