Death Grip
On the vast ice field, Xing Chen and Thunder walked forward slowly. The Ice and Snow Secret Realm was rumored to contain countless treasures, but they had been inside for two or three hours and had encountered nothing but numerous Icewind Wolves at the beginning.
"Is this Ice and Snow Secret Realm just a hoax? It seems like there's nothing here," Xing Chen murmured as he walked ahead.
"In such secret realms, there are usually treasures, but it doesn't mean they are everywhere. The reason there are many treasures in secret realms is relative to the outside world," Hate Emperor replied.
"Have you noticed any treasures around?" Xing Chen asked.
At this moment, his Soul Power could extend for a hundred miles, and nothing within that range could escape his perception. However, he had not detected any treasures within those hundred miles.
"No, at least within two thousand miles, there are no treasures. Of course, it’s also possible that there are some peculiar places that can prevent Soul Power from probing; it’s normal for me not to detect anything," Hate Emperor said slowly.
In strange places like the Ice and Snow Secret Realm, it was normal for some areas to block Soul Power's scrutiny. In fact, certain treasures themselves could block the probing of Soul Power.
"Brother Chen, we've been walking for three or four hours now without encountering anything at all, not even a single person. At this rate, when will we reach the end?" Thunder said weakly.
"Within two thousand miles, you won't encounter anything. If you want to find treasures, we should move faster!" Xing Chen said calmly.
"Damn it, two thousand miles? How long will it take me to walk that far?" Thunder replied with frustration.
"Just follow me," Xing Chen said as he moved, leaving behind trails of afterimages and instantly dashing over ten miles.
"Damn it, I'm going for it." Thunder gritted his teeth, slightly moving his feet as his figure shot forward like lightning, trailing arcs of Lightning as he chased after Xing Chen.
The two continued forward without knowing how long they had been walking until they arrived at a snow-covered forest. The entire forest was blanketed in ice and snow, presenting a scene of pure white.
"Is anyone there?" Outside the Ice and Snow Forest, Xing Chen's expression shifted slightly as he released his Soul Power, discovering that two groups of people were fighting within the forest.
The reason for their conflict was entirely due to a treasure known as the Ice Spirit Fruit found in the forest.
The Ice Spirit Fruit contains extreme cold power. For those from the Yang Spirit Realm, consuming it can instantly elevate one or even several realms. If the person consuming it practices ice-related techniques, the effect is further multiplied.
In addition to enhancing cultivation, the Ice Spirit Fruit also has the effect of solidifying one's realm. For example, if Xing Chen were to consume the Ice Spirit Fruit, it would stabilize his realm like a rock. Even if he later absorbed all the power from the Extreme Evil Demon Stone and reached the Half-Step Soul-Searching Realm, it would not destabilize his foundation.
"Hate Emperor, besides the Ice Spirit Fruit, have you discovered any other treasures here?" Xing Chen asked.
Although his Soul Power had thoroughly explored the entire Ice and Snow Forest, he still inquired with Hate Emperor. After all, this Rascal's Soul Power was much stronger than his own; perhaps there were treasures he could detect that Xing Chen could not.
"There are no other treasures, but there is a Gaze into the Self beast hidden within. It has already noticed you," Hate Emperor replied.
"A Gaze into the Self beast?" Xing Chen's pupils constricted slightly. A Gaze into the Self beast was not something he could handle at his current level. Even if he used the Five Elements Escape Technique to try to flee, escaping from a strong Gaze into the Self would be impossible.
After all, a strong Gaze into the Self can tear through space and traverse vast distances in an instant. If such a powerful being set its sights on him, he would have no chance of survival.
"Don't worry; it's an injured Gazing Beast of Self-Observation. It can't exert its Gaze into the Self powers and is at most between Half-Step Soul-Searching Realm and Gaze into the Self," Hate Emperor said.
"I see. However, even so, its strength definitely exceeds that of Half-Step Soul-Searching Realm. I'm afraid I won't be its match," Xing Chen pondered.
"That's right; you indeed aren't its match. But you can escape from it and still have a chance to obtain that Ice Spirit Fruit. You should know that the Ice Spirit Fruit is very useful for you. Once you consume it, you'll be able to fully absorb the power from the Extreme Evil Demon Stone and reach Half-Step Soul-Searching Realm," Hate Emperor said.
"Alright, then I'll go take a look," Xing Chen said as he walked into the Ice and Snow Forest, with Thunder following closely behind.
"Brother Chen, it seems like someone is fighting ahead," Lei Ming said shortly after they entered.
"Yes, I know. One group should be from the Ice Snow Sect, but I don't know who the other group is," Xing Chen replied slowly.
When he first sensed the Soul Power, he noticed one person using the Ice Soul Divine Fist, which is a martial art of the Ice Snow Sect, so that person must be from the Ice Snow Sect.
Although people from the Liu Family can also use the Ice Soul Divine Fist, Xing Chen had seen those individuals before and could confirm that they were not from the Liu Family.
"Ice Snow Sect? The only ones who can compete with the Ice Snow Sect should be Jinglong Hall. The other group must definitely be from Jinglong Hall," Lei Ming pondered for a moment before saying.
Soon, Xing Chen and Lei Ming arrived near the two groups without being detected, as they had effectively concealed their presence.
"Ice Soul Divine Fist!" At that moment, a young man in white clothing with a cold expression suddenly threw a punch, unleashing an endless icy force that seemed capable of freezing the surrounding space.
"Stunning Dragon Fist!" The opposing fighter did not back down and retaliated with a powerful punch. Within this punch, Wanlong roared, and the sound of dragons echoed throughout the area.
Boom!
With a loud crash, both fighters were forced to retreat simultaneously after their punches collided; they were evenly matched, with neither gaining an advantage.
"Wow, it's been years since we last met. I didn't expect your strength to have grown to such an extent. Your Ice Soul Divine Fist has become even more refined," said the young man from Jinglong Hall as he steadied himself and looked at the White-Clad Youth across from him.
"You’re not bad either; the power of your Stunning Dragon Fist has also increased significantly," replied the White-Clad Youth as he shook his hand slowly.
Seeing that these two had stopped fighting, others also listened in and stood behind them.
“Xuelu, you really want to fight me for this Ice Spirit Fruit, don’t you?” the youth from Jinglong Hall said, his expression suddenly turning cold.
“Ren Jiu You, I will absolutely not give you this Ice Spirit Fruit. This item is of great use to me. If you give up now, I will remember this as a favor,” Xuelu replied calmly.
Meanwhile, Thunder, who was hiding in the shadows, was astonished by the sight of these two.
“Th-th-these two are the top talents of Ice Snow Sect and Jinglong Hall, Xuelu and Ren Jiu You. They were already at the Half-Step Soul-Searching Realm a year ago, and their strength is almost unrivaled under the Gaze of Fate,” Thunder exclaimed in shock.
“The top person under the Gaze of Fate? Although these two are impressive, they still fall short compared to Song Jue from the Nine Heavens Imperial Palace,” Xing Chen said slowly as he glanced at Ren Jiu You and Xuelu.
“They are the top individuals under the Gaze of Fate from Snow Wind Island,” Thunder added awkwardly.
“If you give me the Ice Spirit Fruit, I will also remember your favor,” Ren Jiu You said ominously.
“In that case, there’s no room for negotiation. Let’s see our true abilities!” Xuelu said with a cold expression, his eyes flashing with killing intent. He then threw a powerful punch, still using the Ice Soul Divine Fist, but its power had increased by at least thirty percent compared to before.
“The Ice Soul Divine Fist cannot defeat me,” Ren Jiu You replied, also unleashing his own technique, the Stunning Dragon Fist, which was equally formidable.
Bang!
The two fists collided, causing ripples in space and sending out a terrifying shockwave. The disciples of both the Ice Snow Sect and Jinglong Hall quickly retreated, fearing they would be caught in the aftermath.
“Since the Ice Soul Divine Fist can’t handle you, let me show you my Supreme Sword Technique of the Ice and Snow Sect,” Xuelu said, his eyes glinting with killing intent. He then slightly shook his hand, and a pale blue longsword emanating a chilling aura appeared in his grasp. The temperature around them dropped significantly with the sword's emergence.
“Ice Soul Sword Technique, Blizzard!”
Xuelu let out a loud shout, and with a sudden slash of her long sword, a chilling wind swept through the air. Countless Snowflakes gathered and slowly spun in the sky, each containing an intense cold sword energy.
Whoosh!
Numerous ice crystals, the Snowflakes, instantly fell downward, shooting towards Ren Jiu You with such powerful force that it tore through the space, creating thin cracks.
“Stunning Dragon Fist, Dragon Roar Nine!”
Ren Jiu You looked at the falling ice crystals, showing no signs of panic. He then felt his Vital Energy surge and suddenly punched forward.
As he threw this punch, a Dragon Roar echoed throughout the cosmos, shaking the very fabric of reality. On his arm, an Azure Dragon Soul coiled and surged forth to collide with the Endless Snowflakes in the air.
Boom!
An endless ice and snow storm instantly enveloped the entire area. The Dragon Roar was startling, and the cold wind howled. The snowstorm swept down, freezing everything in its path. Even several Yang Spirit Realm experts who failed to dodge were encased in ice.
“What immense power! These two are indeed the most talented individuals nurtured by the two largest forces of Snow Wind Island; they truly have remarkable skills,” Xing Chen observed with narrowed eyes as he watched the two in the arena.
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