Chapter 512: Battle of Ice and Fire – You Go First, I'll Ambush!
As Ice River sat upon his Frozen Throne, even Star Reaching Old Ghost's expression twitched slightly.
"Eight-Star Dou Zun?"
His heart trembled.
At this level, even within Soul Hall, he would be ranked among the Nine Heaven Venerables!
After all, the Nine Heaven Venerables were only at the peak of Seven-Star Dou Zun, yet Ice River had already stepped into Eight-Star Dou Zun.
This revelation caused Star Reaching Old Ghost's expression to darken this old bastard had hidden his strength too well!
Before, he had appeared to be an aged, withered elder, but now, he had transformed into a youthful and imposing figure, sitting on his frost-forged throne, exuding an arrogant and unshakable aura.
Snowflakes drifted through the sky, an icy domain created through spatial force, an unignorable presence.
A few meters away, Medusa, cloaked in a scarlet glow, formed a protective barrier around herself, preventing the falling snow from touching her.
Her beautiful, piercing eyes fixated curiously on Ice River.
"It seems this Ice River knows that holding back won't work anymore," she murmured to herself.
This meant that Ice River had finally unleashed his full power, revealing his true strength.
Nearby, Xiao Yan's face had turned pale he had just barely escaped from this terrifying monster's pursuit!
If Ice River had used his full strength earlier, he would have never made it out alive…
Ice River Valley, able to stand alongside Blazing Flame Valley and Sound Valley, naturally harbored hidden talents.
Just like Blazing Flame Valley had the hidden Blazing Sky Ancestor, and Sound Valley's strength remained a mystery, it was clear now that Ice River Valley had also been keeping a trump card.
At this moment, Zi Yan, who had just sent Chen Tian Nan flying, blinked her big violet eyes and tilted her head.
"Eh~ So all you ice guys like to pose like this? You're all such show-offs!"
She suddenly turned toward Ice River and grinned mischievously.
"Hey~ do you take in disciples? I know someone who'd match you perfectly!"
Hearing this, Medusa shook her head helplessly.
She immediately thought of someone very similar to Ice River someone she had once sealed away Hai Bodong.
That old fool used to boast all the time about how he was calm, refreshed, and invincible.
Whenever he fought, he either ranted about fate or bragged about how good he felt…
He even once fought a Dou Zong while standing on a dragon's back, as if he were a god descending upon the battlefield.
The way Ice River was acting now… was exactly the same.
Of course, Hai Bodong or rather, Ice Emperor didn't have the same sinister aura as Ice River.
That was the result of Ice River's special physique the Doomed Poison Body, which made him far deadlier.
Ice and poison combined, turning the entire sky into a frozen, toxic wasteland.
Not far away, deep within the towering snowbanks, a muffled shuffling sound could be heard.
A moment later, a familiar figure emerged from the snow pile none other than Chen Tian Nan, whom Zi Yan had beaten to a pulp just moments ago.
But now, his face was even worse his cheeks were swollen beyond recognition, and half his face was frozen, disfigured by poisonous frostbite.
His lips quivered, and he furiously pointed at Ice River, growling:
"…Mfwahh blabbagaaa shashaba bibiblah!"
…
No one understood a single word.
Even Ice River furrowed his brows.
But since he couldn't understand it, he naturally assumed that Chen Tian Nan was cursing him.
"Chen Tian Nan," Ice River said coldly, his voice filled with disdain, "You're far too weak. Do you really think you're capable of avenging anyone?"
"You !"
Chen Tian Nan's blood boiled with rage.
Originally, he had only suffered minor injuries, but now…
Ice River's poison had infiltrated his bloodstream, and without an antidote, he would be crippled for life if he even survived.
At the very least, his face was ruined forever.
"Hmph! You might be strong, but you're not fun at all!"
Zi Yan glanced at Chen Tian Nan disdainfully, then turned toward Ice River with a wicked grin.
"Big Sis Cai Lin, if this old bastard moves again, just erase him! He's not as fun as Ice River!"
Hearing this, Chen Tian Nan's heart shattered.
How…
How was he not even worthy of being a punching bag?!
Did they only fight Eight-Star Dou Zuns for fun?!
This was ridiculous!
Ice River narrowed his cold, feminine eyes as Zi Yan charged toward him fearlessly.
"You may be a high-rank magical beast, but the difference between us is too vast. I have no interest in fighting you leave while you still can," Ice River said indifferently.
"Hmph! You and your Soul Hall lackeys have been targeting Cai Lin's faction and trying to capture Xiao Yi Xian for so long! You think I'll let you off?!"
Zi Yan clenched her tiny fists and swung at Ice River without hesitation.
At that moment, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up.
"Uh… Sister Zi Yan, how about I help you out? That old monster chased me for ages earlier!"
Zi Yan blinked, then suddenly smirked.
"Alright! You go first I'll ambush him!"
"…Huh?"
Xiao Yan's jaw dropped.
"What 'huh'? Get in there! You might not be his match, but you're good at running, right?"
Zi Yan knew exactly what Xiao Yan was capable of.
She had to admit as much as she found him annoying, his raw talent was extremely high.
That said…
He was still too weak.
His Flame Mantra was only at the Huang Rank, and no matter how many beast flames he absorbed, it remained too weak.
If this had been before, absorbing beast flames would evolve his Flame Mantra.
But after absorbing too many, he had pushed it beyond its limits, and now, it refused to evolve further.
Now, no matter how much fire he devoured, his Flame Mantra remained at the Huang Rank.
Even though Xiao Yan's flames were strong, his foundation was weak making his power unstable.
Nonetheless, he had one trick up his sleeve.
Thanks to Wu Tian, he had obtained a rare technique from Black-Corner Region Transforming Life Fire!
Although it wasn't a true Heavenly Flame, its power was terrifyingly close.
Right now, Xiao Yan had no Heavenly Flames, but his beast flames and Transforming Life Fire were more than enough.
He was basically a walking firebomb!
Xiao Yan sighed.
With Zi Yan bossing him around, he had no choice but to charge into battle against Ice River's overwhelming frost.
One side wielded ultimate cold.
The other side wielded raging flames.
The clash of fire and ice distorted the very fabric of space!
Xiao Yan swallowed multiple pills, activated Heavenly Flame Three Mysterious Change, and merged his beast flames into three pseudo-heavenly flames.
His strength soared
Three-Star Dou Zun.
Then
Four-Star Dou Zun (Mid-Stage).
Finally
Five-Star Dou Zun!
Now, standing before Ice River, Xiao Yan radiated pure, unrelenting battle intent.
(End of Chapter)
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