“Dou Zun?” These two simple words seemed to possess a peculiar magic, instantly freezing the air in this domain. The killing aura formed by the Ice River Valley’s numerous disciples dissipated under these two words! At the mouth of the valley, two figures slowly walked out. Xiao Yan helped Little Healer Immortal up, looking at the faint bloodstains lingering at the corner of her mouth. The light smile on his face grew more evident, though filled with malevolence and coldness.
“Success?” Little Healer Immortal looked at Heavenly Fire Venerable behind Xiao Yan, asking in surprise.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly, nodding gently. “Are you alright?”
“Just a minor injury,” Little Healer Immortal said nonchalantly. This time, she had been careful not to let the Ice Reverend Power infiltrate her body. Moreover, the Sky Snake had held back while trying to capture her alive, so the injury was not severe.
Xiao Yan grabbed Little Healer Immortal’s hand, probing it, and then he felt somewhat relieved. Turning his head, he gazed at Sky Snake, whose expression had suddenly become erratic, and smiled: “This elder really doesn’t hold back, does he?”
Sky Snake gave Xiao Yan a dark look, then snorted coldly, turning his gaze to Heavenly Fire Venerable. Although the latter had not spoken a word since appearing, the oppressive aura exuded from him made Sky Snake’s heart tighten. He had only felt this kind of pressure from the Valley Master of Ice River Valley and another old monster, both of whom were truly at the level of Dou Zun. This meant that this unremarkable-looking old man must also be a Dou Zun powerhouse!
“The appearance of this person should be the same as the soul form I saw that day. Back then, it appeared to have only reached the rank of eight-star Battle Sect, but now, it seems this was intentionally done…” In the silent atmosphere, Sky Snake’s thoughts raced. Due to the complete fusion of the soul into this new body, its appearance had changed to match that of Heavenly Fire Venerable, so Sky Snake recognized Heavenly Fire Venerable as the soul form from that day at first glance.
“This friend, we can overlook your act of killing our Ice River Valley elder, but these few people cannot be spared. I hope you would consider my Valley Master’s face…” Sky Snake, indeed a powerhouse true to his reputation, remained calm even when facing a Dou Zun-level expert. He greeted Heavenly Fire Venerable with a polite fist bump, but unfortunately, his words were cut short.
“I am not acquainted with your Valley Master, so I have no need to give any face,” Heavenly Fire Venerable twisted his arms lightly, still adapting to the newly fused body. Nevertheless, the feeling of having a physical form again was delightful. He glanced at Xiao Yan, sharing a smile, then looked up at Sky Snake, saying with a grin.
Sky Snake’s face turned grim; with his status and strength, it had been a long time since anyone dared to speak to him in such a manner. As Sky Snake’s expression darkened, the three Ice River Valley elders nearby gradually recovered from their shock, their eyes disbelievingly fixed on the elderly man behind Xiao Yan. Dou Zun? How could there be such an existence among them? As powerful Battle Sects, they knew very well the terror of a Dou Zun. They couldn’t fathom why their previously certain victory had suddenly turned into a shocking reversal by the appearance of a Dou Zun—a superpower that even Sky Snake would find difficult to defeat!
The three Ice River Valley elders exchanged glances, all bitter in their expressions. This sudden turn of events severely tested their ability to handle setbacks. Just moments ago, they were hunting sheep, but in an instant, a fierce tiger had emerged among the sheep, and the roles of hunter and prey had switched too quickly.
“This old man knows you are not a good sort, but the same goes for me. If someone is injured, they must pay the price.” While the Ice River Valley’s faces were changing, Heavenly Fire Venerable smiled faintly, turning to Xiao Yan and saying, “Leave it to me.”
Xiao Yan nodded slightly, supporting Little Healer Immortal, and took a few steps back, whispering, “Since the Ice River Valley is offering this gift, we might as well accept it.”
Heavenly Fire Venerable nodded with a smile. His clothes began to flutter without wind, and the space around him fluctuated like water. A vast force slowly spread out.
“Friend, do you really intend to make an enemy of my Ice River Valley? Don’t think just because you’re a Dou Zun, you can act recklessly! My Ice River Valley has never feared anyone!” Seeing this, Sky Snake’s eyes grew darker. He slammed his snake staff into the air, roaring coldly.
Ignoring Sky Snake, Heavenly Fire Venerable’s spatial fluctuations intensified. The surrounding rocks trembled violently, then disintegrated into fine sand.
Seeing that Heavenly Fire Venerable ignored him, Sky Snake’s eyes flashed with a menacing light. Dou Zun was indeed very powerful, but letting him retreat easily was impossible. He had seen Dou Zun before!
“Members of the Ice River Valley, assemble the Qianlong Xuanming Formation!” Sky Snake stepped back, shouting at the Ice River Valley members below.
Hearing Sky Snake’s command, the Ice River Valley members shivered but quickly moved into a complex formation. Sky Snake stood at the center of the formation.
“Qianlong Xuanming Formation, Blood Sacrifice Summon the Underworld Dragon!” Sky Snake drew his fingernail, red blood spewing forth and merging with the dense cold air. His mouth opened, and a deep blue cold air gushed out, converging with the other cold airs, forming a massive ice dragon above the sky.
This ice dragon was enormous, covered in countless blood threads, and its eyes glowed with a cold, bloody light. It stared down at the crowd like ants. The ice dragon was not just for show; it emitted a dragon’s mighty presence.
As the ice dragon appeared, the color drained from the faces of Sky Snake and the Ice River Valley members. Some disciples’ skin even withered, their hair turning yellow.
Xiao Yan frowned, looking at the ice dragon. The Ice River Valley was indeed formidable, but it seemed the cost of using this formation was high.
Hovering in the sky, Heavenly Fire Venerable gazed at the ice dragon, his eyes showing a hint of surprise. This ice dragon was formed from the combined power and even life essence of the Ice River Valley members, far exceeding the power of a peak Battle Sect.
“Friend, if you retreat now, we will still regard you as an honored guest!” Sky Snake, his eyes fixed on Heavenly Fire Venerable, said gravely.
“Bluffing.” Heavenly Fire Venerable responded indifferently.
“You bring this upon yourself!” Sky Snake’s eyes flickered with coldness. He truly didn’t believe this ice dragon formed from everyone’s power would not pose a threat.
“Go!” Pointing at Heavenly Fire Venerable, Sky Snake roared. The ice dragon let out a roar, and a massive ice breath shot toward Heavenly Fire Venerable, leaving shards of white ice in its wake.
Facing the ice dragon’s breath, Heavenly Fire Venerable sliced the air, opening a black, pocket-like spatial rift. The ice breath was sucked into it.
After closing the rift, Heavenly Fire Venerable raised his hand, aimed at the ice dragon, and clenched his fist. “Spatial Constriction!”
With Heavenly Fire Venerable’s command, the space distorted violently. Cracks appeared, and the ice dragon’s body was severed, swallowed into the void.
The ice dragon roared, rushing at Heavenly Fire Venerable, but its body continued to break, splitting into pieces, each disappearing into the void.
When the ice dragon reached Heavenly Fire Venerable, only a large head remained. With a snap, the icy dragon exploded into a shower of ice fragments.
“An egg against a stone, utterly useless…” As the ice dragon shattered, Sky Snake and the others spat blood, their faces flushed red. Dou Zun, so terrifying!
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