Chapter 138 Ice Phoenix Clan
Chapter 138 Ice Phoenix Clan
In the frigid, snow-covered Cold Light Snow Mountain, as Zhang Yifan continued to kill Ice Spirits and refine Ice Spirit Pearls, the series of spiritual energy shocks and strange auras he caused surged like a turbulent undercurrent in this cold and desolate place, eventually alarming the demon forces of Cold Light Snow Mountain.
These demon races live and reproduce in this icy and snowy land, and they have an extraordinary sensitivity to any movement within their territory. They dare not be negligent in the slightest and quickly reported this abnormal situation to the absolute overlord of the Cold Light Snow Mountain - the Ice Phoenix Clan.
At this moment, atop Ice Soul Peak, the highest peak of the Cold Light Snow Mountain, in a magnificent and majestic hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it was as if solidified frost was pressing down on every corner.
A lizard-like demon beast, its body trembling slightly from the long journey and its inner fear, knelt in the Ice Phoenix Clan's main hall with the utmost humility. Facing a group of powerful demon clan members exuding a strong aura, it reported Zhang Yifan's every move in detail, its voice trembling uncontrollably.
Inside the main hall, powerful demons from all corners of the Cold Light Snow Mountain had gathered.
Each of these powerful individuals exuded the cultivation fluctuations of the Transformation Stage, signifying that they were all Demon King-level beings, each possessing a formidable status and influence within this snow-capped mountain.
They come in all shapes and sizes. Some are tall and mighty, like the Ice Wolf Demon King, whose agile body exudes an innate ferocity and domineering aura, and whose eyes gleam with a cold, eerie light, as if they can see through all illusions. Others are small yet agile, like the Spider Demon King, whose eight slender spider legs lightly touch the ground, each movement accompanied by the dissipation of wisps of cold air, as if weaving an invisible web of danger. There is also the graceful Ice Fox Demon King, whose every move exudes a captivating charm, yet whose eyes conceal cunning and wisdom. And then there is the Snow White Bear Demon King, whose massive and robust body resembles a moving iceberg, whose every breath is like the howling of a biting wind, its powerful aura inspiring awe.
At this moment, the Ice Wolf Clan's Demon King broke the silence, his deep and intimidating voice echoing throughout the hall:
"You're saying that human cultivator wasn't afraid of the chilling aura of my Cold Light Snow Mountain? Not only did he kill the Ice Spirit, but he also directly refined the Ice Spirit Pearl?"
Its words were full of doubt and disbelief, as if Zhang Yifan's behavior had exceeded its understanding of human cultivators.
"Yes, I dare not conceal anything." The lizard beast lowered its head even further, its body almost touching the ground. It knew all too well the capricious nature of these demon kings it was facing, and that any misstep could plunge it into eternal damnation.
"It seems that this is not an ordinary human cultivator."
The Spider Demon King, while exuding a chilling aura, calmly analyzed the situation.
"My Cold Light Snow Mountain is covered in snow and wind all year round. Its harsh environment is practically a deadly place. Ordinary human cultivators would be frozen into ice sculptures and die within a quarter of an hour of setting foot on the snow mountain. Unless..."
It paused deliberately, successfully attracting the attention of all the demon kings present.
"Unless he is a Nascent Soul stage expert who can use his immense spiritual power to both ward off the cold and kill the Ice Spirit."
The Ice Fox Demon King responded softly in its alluring voice, its narrow eyes gleaming with contemplation, as if trying to unravel more secrets about Zhang Yifan from these limited clues.
"Then what about his refining of the Ice Spirit Pearl? Even we dare not refine this Ice Spirit Pearl lightly. You should know that the cold energy contained within it can freeze all of you demon kings present into ice sculptures."
The Snow White Bear Demon King voiced his deepest doubts. His thick eyebrows furrowed tightly, forming a deep "川" shape, and his eyes were filled with fear and incomprehension at Zhang Yifan's actions.
For a moment, the hall fell silent as all the demon kings pondered, trying to uncover the truth behind Zhang Yifan and the potential impact he might have on the Cold Light Snow Mountain.
Deep within these snow-capped mountains, Zhang Yifan remained oblivious, immersed in his exploration and cultivation. Every step he took subtly altered the delicate balance of this frigid world, and a storm was gradually brewing within the demon realm of these icy, snow-covered mountains.
Meanwhile, Zhang Yifan was in a secluded ice cave, where he had just successfully refined an Ice Spirit Pearl and was feeling the slow flow and fusion of ice spiritual power within his body. He knew that these Ice Spirit Pearls contained enormous energy, and although the refining process was fraught with risks, each success meant he was one step closer to breaking through his bottleneck.
He recalled his previous battle with the ice spirits. Those transparent and agile ice spirits, though seemingly cold and ruthless, were extremely fierce in their attacks. The icy spikes they released almost pierced through his spiritual energy defenses several times.
However, through constant battles and exploration, he gradually mastered the attack patterns of the Ice Spirits, enabling him to kill them more effectively and obtain the Ice Spirit Orbs. At this moment, the nine nascent souls within his body, nourished by the Ice Spirit power, shone even more brilliantly.
Among them, the Nascent Soul responsible for refining the cold energy and the Ice Spirit Pearl was surrounded by a faint ice-blue halo. Within the halo, the ice spiritual power flowed slowly through the meridians like a tangible stream.
Zhang Yifan tried to guide this ice spiritual power to merge with the spiritual power of other Nascent Souls. He discovered that when the ice spiritual power merged with his own original spiritual power, it would produce a brand new spiritual power fluctuation. Although this fluctuation was not yet stable, it was full of powerful potential.
He continued his secluded cultivation in the ice cave, attempting to further purify and consolidate this fused spiritual energy.
As his cultivation deepened, his control over ice spiritual power became increasingly proficient. He could circulate it within his body at will, either condensing it at his fingertips to transform it into ice blades, or spreading it across his body to form a more resilient ice armor shield.
Inside the main hall of Ice Soul Peak, the patriarch of the Ice Phoenix Clan, an elegant and noble ice phoenix radiating a deep blue light, finally slowly opened its eyes as bright as stars.
Its gaze swept over everyone in the hall, its eyes containing boundless majesty and wisdom. Instantly, the entire hall fell silent, and all the demons felt the powerful pressure emanating from their patriarch.
"First, send someone to secretly monitor his every move and see what his purpose is."
The Ice Phoenix Clan Chief's voice was clear and melodious, yet it exuded an undeniable majesty.
"Do not act rashly before you have figured out his background."
"Yes, patriarch!" the powerful demons responded in unison, then dispersed to carry out their patriarch's orders.
The lizard-like demon beast felt as if it had been granted a pardon and hurriedly retreated from the main hall. It knew that although it had completed its mission, it was merely a level three demon beast in front of these powerful demon kings, and could easily lose its life if it was not careful.
It hurriedly left Ice Soul Peak and returned to its lair, silently praying that the turmoil would not affect it.
After returning to his territory, the Ice Wolf Clan's Demon King summoned the clan's elite warriors and selected several of the most agile and stealthy Ice Wolves, ordering them to go to the area where Zhang Yifan was to conduct surveillance.
These ice wolves are agile and have snow-white fur, allowing them to perfectly conceal themselves in the snow.
After receiving their orders, they swiftly disappeared into the vast snow-capped mountains, like white ghosts, silently stealthily advancing towards their target. The Spider Demon King, meanwhile, set up more spider silk traps and warning arrays around its spider nest, fearing that Zhang Yifan's actions would cause fluctuations in the spiritual energy of the snow-capped mountains, thereby affecting its territory.
As it made its arrangements, it pondered Zhang Yifan's identity and purpose, its eight eyes flashing with an eerie light, as if it were plotting something. After returning to its lair, the Ice Fox Demon King did not rush into action, but sat on its stone bed, lost in deep thought.
It always felt that Zhang Yifan's appearance was not accidental, and perhaps a greater secret was hidden behind him. It decided to use its charm and wisdom to secretly investigate more information about Zhang Yifan, hoping to gain some opportunities that would benefit it.
The Snow White Bear Clan Demon King strengthened the defenses of his territory. He summoned the strongest warriors of his clan to move enormous blocks of ice and stones, piling them into sturdy defensive lines. Standing atop these lines, he gazed into the distance, his heart filled with vigilance and hostility towards Zhang Yifan.
It believes that any outsider who dares to act recklessly in the Cold Light Snow Mountain must be warned and expelled.
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