Very soon, Luo Fan sensed that this crystal contained a trace of unusual energy.
Although he didn't possess the Domain of Fire and couldn't directly identify the special energy within the red, transparent crystal, he could still use his Domain of Water to perceive the strange energy inside.
Without hesitation, Luo Fan began to absorb it.
However, since he lacked the Domain of Fire, the absorption process was more troublesome. He had to stir and draw out the other energies contained within first.
Before long, Luo Fan successfully absorbed that trace of special energy.
In the next instant, he felt as though he were standing in a sea of flames.
Yet he didn't feel even the slightest discomfort, on the contrary, it was as if he had been born to exist in such an environment.
Luo Fan wanted to take a closer look and sense it carefully.
But before he could comprehend it deeply, that sensation vanished.
He didn't open his eyes right away. Instead, he carefully recalled and savored that fleeting moment of realization.
A moment later, an aura of artistic conception appeared around him, the Intent of Explosion!
With interest, Luo Fan swung his blade forward.
"Hiss-"
The ice on the ground instantly melted in large patches.
A long blade mark appeared among them.
However, the melted ice quickly froze over once again.
Luo Fan thought for a moment and decided that, for now, he should focus on collecting Water Source Crystals.
That red crystal should be called a Fire Source Crystal.
The secret realm creatures of the Fire Region were most likely called Fire Source Beasts.
As for Fire Source Beasts, if he encountered one, he would simply kill it in passing. If not, so be it.
Given his current level, it was better to specialize in one path for now.
He could comprehend other laws later.
After all, he hadn't even stepped through the threshold of the Origin Law of Water yet.
For now, he should devote himself to mastering a single law.
Thus, Luo Fan began commanding his avatar to hunt star-level Water Source Beasts.
Just as he expected, the Water Source Crystals inside the Star-Level Third and Fourth Rank Water Source Beasts were about the same as the ones rewarded by the system.
Those from the Fifth Rank and above were slightly larger than the system's Water Source Crystals.
While his avatar was hunting Water Source Beasts, Luo Fan came across a Star-Level Ninth Rank Water Source Beast.
Even for Luo Fan's true body, facing this beast would be somewhat dangerous, because the environment of the Water Region was unique.
Here, it was much easier to comprehend the Intent of Water.
That was why this Star-Level Ninth Rank Water Source Beast had already grasped an Intent, and was even on the verge of understanding a Domain.
However, Luo Fan had come here precisely to experience real combat.
Even if he died, it didn't matter.
In fact, Luo Fan hoped to experience that feeling of being on the brink of death several times over.
Only then could he break through faster.
The Water Source Beast he chose resembled a polar bear, except it had no ears and possessed four arms.
The moment it saw Luo Fan, it lunged at him, attempting to swipe him with one claw.
However, sensing that Luo Fan's aura was extremely weak, the beast didn't put much strength into its attack.
Instead, there was a hint of mockery in its movements, as if it were toying with him.
Luo Fan quickly dodged aside.
He hadn't even set up the mission yet, how could he start fighting already?
[Mission: The true body must slay a Star-Level Ninth Rank Water Source Beast. Reward: Water Source Crystals +1000, Water Origin Law Comprehension +100]
Luo Fan looked at the reward and curled his lips, it felt a bit too little.
However, since he was mainly here to hone himself, he didn't care about the reward.
After setting up the mission, Luo Fan stopped dodging.
An icy blue domain spread out from his body.
The surrounding area within ten thousand meters was completely enveloped by Luo Fan's domain.
The moment the Star-Level Ninth Rank Water Source Beast was covered by the Domain of Water, its body stiffened slightly.
Then, it continued charging toward Luo Fan.
However, Luo Fan could clearly sense that its speed had slowed compared to before.
That was the result of domain suppression.
Without hesitation, Luo Fan unleashed his strongest technique.
"Raging Sea Mad Blade!"
In the next instant, a blade of light shot out from Luo Fan's Raging Wave Blade.
The water-blue blade glow seemed to carry the fury of the vast ocean itself.
Seeing this, the Water Source Beast quickly raised its claws to block.
"Puchi!"
Its claws were instantly sliced open, revealing the blue flesh within.
The white fur was immediately stained blue with blood.
"Roar!"
The Water Source Beast let out an enraged roar.
Its gaze toward Luo Fan grew even fiercer.
It hid its injured arm behind its back and swung its other three claws at him.
This time, it wasn't holding back or toying with him like before.
Having realized Luo Fan's strength, the Water Source Beast was now using its full power.
Moreover, Luo Fan could clearly sense the icy chill radiating from the beast's claws, the Intent of Ice, one of the easiest intents to comprehend within the Water Region.
After all, this place was constantly shrouded in freezing temperatures.
Luo Fan dared not be careless. He swiftly slashed three arcs of blade light, aiming to intercept the incoming claws.
The three blades of light clashed directly with the three claws.
Because the beast had been prepared this time, its claws only suffered minor injuries.
Just as Luo Fan was about to counterattack, taking advantage of the beast's weakened stance and wounded claws, the creature suddenly kicked straight at him.
At this moment, the two were already very close.
It was too late for Luo Fan to block with his blade.
He instantly pulled his domain back to cover his body's surface.
A layer of ice instantly enveloped Luo Fan, reinforced by the power of his Sevenfold Water Domain.
At the same time, he activated the Ninety-Nine Thunder Blade, channeling over fiftyfold force into his defense.
Not only that, he also cast a strengthening secret technique.
Although it sounded like a lot, Luo Fan executed all of it in an instant.
After all, unlike blade techniques that required physical motion, these secret arts could be unleashed with a single thought.
In the next moment, the Water Source Beast's terrifying kick struck Luo Fan squarely in the waist.
Luo Fan was sent flying backward instantly.
The icy layer formed from his domain shattered upon impact.
Tumbling several times through the air, he quickly stabilized himself.
At that moment, he felt as though a raging storm was surging inside his body, a mouthful of blood surging up to his throat.
This was probably the most serious injury Luo Fan had suffered in both his lives.
But he didn't even have time to spit out blood.
He immediately raised his blade horizontally to block the next attack.
As Luo Fan struggled to regain control of his body while being knocked backward, the Water Source Beast seized the opportunity to press its advantage.
Its three slightly injured claws struck out toward him.
Luo Fan managed to block the first claw that reached him, and the blade light from his weapon deepened the wound on that claw even further.
However, there was no time to defend against the remaining two.
The Water Source Beast, risking the fracture of one of its claws, locked tightly onto Luo Fan's Raging Wave Blade.
Its cultivation level was far higher than Luo Fan's, in pure strength alone, he was no match for it.
Without hesitation, Luo Fan abandoned his Raging Wave Blade and retreated rapidly.
But it was already too late.
He could only raise his arms to block.
"Boom—!"
"Crack!"
Luo Fan was sent flying once again.
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