As for comparing with Ling Yun and Soroch, it should still be a bit worse. After all, these two are heaven-defying geniuses, and their cultivation levels have reached the Fifth Heaven of the Realm of Transcendence, while Chu Ming is only at the peak of the Third Heaven of the Realm of Transcendence.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Just as Chu Ming was flying, the ground suddenly began to shake violently, and a terrifying aura was traversing underneath. Parts of the surface were constantly moving underground.

Chu Ming's expression remained calm and composed. With his Soul Power at the King Level of the Life and Death Realm, he could easily see through the ground for kilometers deep. Right now, a massive iron-armored Earth Dragon was burrowing under the surface, its gaze fixed coldly on Chu Ming.

Boom!

The ground abruptly shattered, and a flaming missile soared out from beneath, tearing through space as it charged towards Chu Ming. The space immediately began evaporating in layers, exposing grey patches.

Swish!

Slash!

The Blood Dome Sword trembled lightly, and immediately a scarlet sword aura burst forth, like a celestial horse galloping freely, leaving a deep sword mark in the air. This sword aura carried a trace of Spiritual Qi, different from Chu Ming's previous sword auras.

This was because Chu Ming's martial intent had broken through to the Bronze Level, establishing a unique connection with the Blood Dome Sword.

Bang!

The flaming missile was instantly cut into two by the scarlet sword mark, with endless flames falling from the sky and shooting in all directions. The ground ignited in fierce flames in an instant.

Rumble!

The massive body of the Earth Dragon drilled out from underground, stretching over a thousand meters. Its surface was covered with fiery red lumps, resembling small hills. Dozens of sharp spikes protruded from its back, gleaming coldly. The Earth Dragon's limbs trod on fire, and its eyes glowed with terrifying flames. Sharp teeth extended from its mouth, as if craving to devour flesh and blood.

The Earth Dragon is a Ninth Layer top-tier Demon Beast, with a trace of dragon's bloodline. Its power far surpasses the Flame Qilin Beast Chu Ming encountered before, enough to rival late-stage expert of the Ninth Heaven of the Realm of Transcendence.

"Entering my territory, die!"

A guttural voice emerged from the Earth Dragon's mouth. Generally speaking, Ninth Layer Demon Beasts rarely possess the ability to speak human language. Only ancient Demon Beasts with an ancient bloodline can speak human tongue.

"It's you who will die!"

Chu Ming said coldly, a trace of sword aura flickering in his eyes. He suddenly raised the Blood Dome Sword high, his muscles bulging, and a terrifying scarlet sword mark instantly burst forth, charging furiously towards the Earth Dragon like an enraged dragon.

Boom!

Despite its massive size, the Earth Dragon moved with incredible agility. Its right claw, covered in terrifying black scales, shot towards Chu Ming.

Ding!

Splutter…

"Roar!"

The scales on the Earth Dragon's right claw only held for a moment before sparks flew and blood sprayed out from the cracks, grievously.

Now, even a casual strike from Chu Ming carries the killing power akin to late-stage of Ninth Heaven of the Realm of Transcendence. Though the Earth Dragon, with its dragon bloodline, possesses formidable defense, it still isn't a match for Chu Ming.

Bang! Bang! Bang...

Two shadows fiercely swept through the air, Chu Ming's figure seemed insignificant before the Earth Dragon, yet his aura was unbelievably astounding, even more terrifying than that of the Earth Dragon.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

"Myriad Swords Return to the Root!"

Holding the Blood Dome Sword in the sky, thousands of sword auras traversed behind Chu Ming in an instant. The Blood Dome Sword blurred before violently stabbing towards the Earth Dragon.

Splutter…

"Roar!"

With one move of Myriad Swords Return to the Root, three spikes on the Earth Dragon's back were immediately severed, blood gushed out, gradually forming a small stream on the ground.

"Death's Claw!"

The Earth Dragon spat a mouthful of fire, instantly its right claw became enormous. A terrifying flame claw imprint burst forth, mercilessly slashing towards Chu Ming.

This Death's Claw carries damage equivalent to Middle Tier Secret Technique Martial Arts, enough to make Chu Ming take it seriously.

"Immortal Undying Sword!"

Swish!

A pale golden sword mark burst forth from Chu Ming's Blood Dome Sword, eternal and undying, freezing time in that moment.

Ding ding ding...

The Blood Dome Sword's tip pressed against the Earth Dragon's right claw, countless sparks bursting like fireworks. The Blood Dome Sword's tip rotated fiercely, spraying two feet of golden light, instantly piercing through the Earth Dragon's right claw.

Swish!

"Invisible Wave Slash!"

Boom!

As the Earth Dragon's right claw retreated, a terrifying sword aura burst forth from Chu Ming's Blood Dome Sword. The space layered repeatedly, instantaneously reaching over two hundred layers.

Boom!

With one slash, the space before Chu Ming was instantly split into two, grey currents whirling within.

Splutter…

Like a blade storm sweeping past, blood splattered on the Earth Dragon's massive body, its scales shattered piece by piece. The sword aura flashed by, causing the Earth Dragon's body to stiffen abruptly, its aura plummeting instantly.

Rumble!

The massive body of the Earth Dragon split into two at that moment, a fiery red orb leaping from its corpse, attempting to escape.

"Demon Core?"

A trace of joy appeared in Chu Ming's eyes. The Earth Dragon is a Ninth Layer top-tier Demon Beast, possessing a dragon's bloodline. Its Demon Core alone could fetch tens of thousands of top-grade Spirit Stones.

Swish!

The Demon Core flew at high speed, but Chu Ming's speed was even faster. His left hand formed a claw, emitting a terrifying suction force, swiftly drawing the Demon Core towards him. However, at that moment, a chill rose in Chu Ming's heart.

Boom!

A giant flame-covered palm descended from the sky, with an overwhelming force, quickly crashing towards Chu Ming. Chu Ming's heart clenched, and a name flashed in his mind — Fire God Ning Lie!

Boom!

"Flame of Destruction!"

Boom!

In a flash, Chu Ming's left fist clenched, violently gathering Fire Elemental Power like a rising sun, then meeting the fiery giant palm head-on.

Crack!

A tremendous force coursed through Chu Ming's arm, causing his body to slightly tremble. In terms of Body Refining Power, he indeed was inferior to Fire God Ning Lie, whose blood and energy were as powerful as a raging dragon.

While Chu Ming's Soul Power and martial intent had increased his swordsmanship, the enhancement to his Body Refining Power was minimal.

Snap!

Chu Ming's right hand closed its fingers, holding the Earth Dragon's demon core and lightly placing it into his Storage Ring. He then turned coldly to stare at Fire God Ning Lie.

Fire God Ning Lie's figure was burly, seeming to be ablaze with roaring flames, hovering opposite Chu Ming.

"If you hand over the demon core, I can spare your life!"

Fire God Ning Lie said coldly, then cast a greedy glance at Chu Ming's Storage Ring.