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"Ice Zun Technique!"
The Ice Zun Technique was the hallmark treasure of Ice River Valley, a high-grade Di-Class technique said to have been passed down from ancient times.
The Ice Zun Technique was unique to Ice River Valley, and only Dou Zong-level experts could cultivate even the tiniest thread of it. However, once used in combat, this force could infiltrate an opponent's body, causing minor injuries at best or freezing their meridians and blood to death at worst.
When mastered to perfection, it was comparable to a quasi-Tian-Class technique!
Reading this brief description caused Mo Yu's heart to stir. He hadn't expected Ice River Valley's hallmark treasure, the Ice Zun Technique, to rival quasi-Tian-Class techniques.
Tian-Class techniques were the pinnacle of the continent's methods, exceptionally rare even among the eight ancient clans.
"No wonder Ice River Valley is ranked among the top three valleys. To stand tall on this continent, one must indeed possess extraordinary means," Mo Yu remarked with mild admiration before casually tossing the technique to Qing Zhi.
"This is Ice River Valley's ultimate treasure, the Ice Zun Technique. Now that you've broken through to the Dou Zun level and lack a suitable cultivation technique, this will be perfect for you," Mo Yu said, glancing at Qing Zhi.
Having returned the Frost Spirit Silver Thunder to Mo Yu, Qing Zhi was now a typical Dou Zun. Before this, he had been a lone cultivator with an ice attribute and no strong background. His cultivation technique was merely a common Di-Class method.
While this posed no issues at lower levels, breaking through to Dou Zun meant competing against the strongest forces, leaving Qing Zhi at a disadvantage—a fact proven by the earlier escape of Elder Tian She.
Fortunately, this unexpected acquisition of the Ice Zun Technique was enough to make up for Qing Zhi's shortcomings.
As the continent's most proficient practitioners of ice, Ice River Valley's mastery of ice techniques was unparalleled. Even Mo Yu couldn't offer a stronger ice technique than the Ice Zun Technique.
The Ice Zun Technique had undoubtedly played a significant role in the Ice River Valley Valley Master's rise to fame as one of the continent's strongest.
This technique was a perfect fit for Qing Zhi's current needs, like a pillow offered just as one feels drowsy.
Hearing this, Qing Zhi nodded, respectfully accepting the icy-white scroll from Mo Yu.
After advancing to Dou Zong, Qing Zhi's intelligence had further evolved, and he fully grasped the significance of the icy-white scroll before him.
Mo Yu rubbed his chin thoughtfully before extending his right hand, summoning a flash of icy-white lightning—the Frost Spirit Silver Thunder appeared in his palm.
However, this lightning was far less imposing than before, its aura weakened considerably, resembling a scaled-down version.
"This is a sub-thunder of the Frost Spirit Silver Thunder. It's yours to wield," Mo Yu said, handing it to Qing Zhi.
The original Frost Spirit Silver Thunder had been retrieved by Mo Yu to enhance the Black Gold Thunder Orb, already fused with four peak stage Thunder Souls: the Vermilion Burning Sky Thunder, True Origin Devouring Thunder, Flash Void Breaking Thunder, and Frost Spirit Silver Thunder.
Including his thunder spirit original Nine Profound Golden Thunder Dragon, the Black Gold Thunder Orb now contained five immensely powerful thunders. Its strength was such that a direct hit could severely injure even a Dou Zun-level expert, if not kill them outright.
Of course, this didn't mean Mo Yu could now contend with Dou Zun experts, as they weren't foolish enough to stand still and be attacked.
Even with the spatial-binding effect of the Flash Void Breaking Thunder, its efficacy against true Dou Zun-level experts remained uncertain.
Still, the Black Gold Thunder Orb's current power was formidable. Once Mo Yu advanced to Dou Zun and fully utilized it, even the Pavilion Master of the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion might retreat.
Without the Frost Spirit Silver Thunder, Qing Zhi's combat strength had undeniably declined.
To mold Qing Zhi into a formidable subordinate, Mo Yu supplemented the Ice Zun Technique with the Frost Spirit Silver Thunder sub-thunder. With these additions, Qing Zhi's strength would undoubtedly rank among the best in his class.
"Thank you for your generosity, master!" Qing Zhi respectfully thanked Mo Yu upon receiving the sub-thunder of Frost Spirit Silver Thunder.
As an ice-element cultivator, the combined support of the Ice Zun Technique and Frost Spirit Silver Thunder was transformative.
Off to the side, Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes shimmered with admiration.
At such a young age, Mo Yu had a Dou Zun-level subordinate under his command and exhibited neither impatience nor recklessness. The more she understood him, the more astonished she became.
After addressing Qing Zhi's matters, Mo Yu turned his attention to the Black Bat King.
During the recent battle, the Black Bat King's desperate resistance had prevented Elder Tian She from abducting Xiao Yixian, earning him considerable credit.
However, this had also left the Black Bat King severely injured by Elder Tian She's ferocious attacks. If not for his seventh-grade magical beast resilience, he would have perished.
"Mo Yu, how's Black Bat?" Xiao Yixian followed anxiously, her concern evident.
Black Bat's severe injuries were partly due to her, so she felt deeply grateful.
Mo Yu's spiritual sense probed the Black Bat King's body, revealing severe internal damage and weakened life force. His brows furrowed.
"Not good. Elder Tian She, a peak Dou Zong expert, showed no mercy. Black Bat is barely hanging on," Mo Yu said gravely.
A flicker of killing intent flashed through Mo Yu's eyes. If that Elder Tian She hadn't fled so quickly, Mo Yu would have torn him apart.
"Is there any hope?" Xiao Yixian asked urgently.
Mo Yu nodded. "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I won't let Black Bat die."
With that, Mo Yu fed the Black Bat King a fragrant pill and turned to the green death puppet beside him. "Qing Jian, carry him."
The green necro puppet was crafted from the corpse of Elder Qing Jian from the Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion.
Unlike Qing Zhi, Qing Jian lacked sentience and could only follow simple commands.
Although necro puppets were easier to refine than Sky Demon Puppets, their strength was significantly reduced.
Elder Qing Jian had been a peak Dou Zong in life, but as a puppet, his strength was now only at the seven-star Dou Zong level, barely holding onto the high Dou Zong rank.
Fortunately, the seventh-grade peak sword weapon from Qing Jian's original possession now augmented the puppet, enabling it to hold its own against eight-star Dou Zong opponents.
After instructing Qing Jian, Mo Yu turned to Xiao Yixian. "I've given Black Bat a healing pill to stabilize his life.
We should head back to Tian Huang City. Proper healing requires a skilled alchemist. Liu Qing can help, and I've also made arrangements with Sound Valley to deal with Ice River Valley together.
Tian Huang City is near Sound Valley, making it an ideal battleground."
"Sound Valley will join the fight?" Xiao Yixian asked, surprised.
Mo Yu's calm reply and her growing understanding of him left her increasingly aware of how terrifying it was to be his enemy.
It seemed reminiscent of the former Yun Lan Sect and the present Ice River Valley…
After finalizing their plans, Mo Yu immediately headed out of the icy canyon. Following closely behind were Xiao Yixian, Qing Zhi, and Qing Jian, who carried the unconscious Black Bat King on his back.
The return journey was undoubtedly much quicker than the trip to the icy canyon. Although Ice River Valley was some distance away from Tian Huang City, with Mo Yu and the others' speed, they arrived at the verdant city situated on the plains after just two or three days.
The group landed directly in the city and, without lingering, proceeded swiftly toward the Liu Clan's manor at the city's center, following their memory.
Approximately ten minutes later, Mo Yu and his companions once again stood before the Liu Clan's gates.
The guards of the Liu Clan recognized Mo Yu at once and greeted him respectfully. One of them went off to inform the current patriarch of the Liu Clan, Liu Qing.
As Mo Yu entered the Liu Clan's residence and walked a few steps, he saw Liu Qing approaching from the front.
"Mo Yu, you've returned. How did it go? Was everything smooth?" Liu Qing asked with a delighted expression upon seeing Mo Yu.
Hearing this, Mo Yu nodded slightly and replied, "The progress was satisfactory. I've successfully secured the Heavenly Cold Qi."
Liu Qing was momentarily stunned by Mo Yu's words. Even with his deep understanding of Mo Yu, he couldn't help but show a trace of astonishment.
Heavenly Cold Qi was a true treasure of the continent, comparable to the legendary Heavenly Flames. To think that Mo Yu had actually managed to obtain it!
As this thought crossed Liu Qing's mind, his admiration for Mo Yu deepened further.
Standing behind Liu Qing, the red-clad Liu Fei also gazed at Mo Yu with sparkling eyes. Looking at his handsome figure and recalling his remarkable achievements, she couldn't help but feel a flutter in her heart.
However, just as her gaze lingered on him, she suddenly felt a chilling glare. Turning her eyes, she met the cold, gray-purple gaze of Xiao Yixian, whose eyes were as sharp as a blade, staring at her icily.
Feeling the hostility and protective aura radiating from Xiao Yixian, Liu Fei's delicate face stiffened slightly. A trace of fear flashed across her features, and she quickly lowered her head.
Although the members of the Liu Clan weren't aware that Xiao Yixian possessed the Woeful Poison Body, Liu Qing and the elders of the clan had repeatedly warned her that this woman was extraordinarily dangerous.
In the brief moment she locked eyes with Xiao Yixian, Liu Fei felt as if she had fallen into the abyss of the Nine Netherworlds, her heart filled with terror.
Mo Yu, seemingly oblivious to the subtle interaction between the two women, turned to Liu Qing and said, "Does Tian Huang City or the Liu Clan have any renowned alchemists? Black Bat has sustained serious injuries and needs treatment."
Hearing this, Liu Qing's gaze shifted slightly to Qing Jian, and his heart trembled when he sensed the terrifying aura emanating from him. This was another formidable expert.
His astonishment was compounded when his eyes fell on the heavily injured Black Bat King carried by Qing Jian. Liu Qing's expression froze momentarily before he quickly nodded.
"Rest assured, leave this matter to me. Master Huang of Tian Huang City is a seventh-grade low-grade alchemist and has a good relationship with our Liu Clan. With his expertise, healing Black Bat shouldn't be a problem."
Mo Yu nodded upon hearing this. A seventh-grade low-grade alchemist's intervention was indeed reassuring.
While Mo Yu sought out an alchemist to treat the Black Bat King, deep within the icy plains far from Tian Huang City, a chilling atmosphere pervaded a grand hall.
"Out of fifty-four men sent, you alone have returned, Tian She. Is this your report?"
In the icy hall, a white-robed figure sat atop a frigid throne. His emotionless gaze swept over the elder kneeling below, his flat voice making the already freezing air grow even colder.
"Valley Master, this was not due to negligence on my part but rather an intelligence failure. Among that group, there was a Dou Zun. I was fortunate to escape alive," replied the kneeling elder, his pallid face and missing arm making his wretched state evident.
"A Dou Zun? How many stars?"
Hearing this, the figure on the throne showed a flicker of interest.
"Likely a one-star Dou Zun. Otherwise, I couldn't have escaped. This Dou Zun also wields ice attribute powers," Tian She responded respectfully after a moment's hesitation.
"Heh, no wonder Tian She suffered such a miserable defeat. So, it was a one-star Dou Zun," a voice chuckled hoarsely.
Following the voice, one could see an elder clad in white fur sitting in a corner of the hall. Despite his calm demeanor, he spoke of Dou Zun power without the reverence typical of ordinary people.
"Only one star?" The figure on the icy throne tapped his fingers lightly on the chair's armrest. After a brief pause, he said faintly, "The Woeful Poison Body is something this lord must obtain. A one-star Dou Zun is not enough to make me reconsider. Do you know their whereabouts?"
Tian She hesitated but then seemed to recall something. Looking toward the figure on the throne, he respectfully said, "Valley Master, my men once spotted the Woeful Poison Body in Tian Huang City before chasing them to the icy canyon. I suspect they may have returned to Tian Huang City."
"This subordinate is willing to lead the charge. If they are in Tian Huang City, I ask that you or the Grand Elder personally intervene to capture them. If not, I shall raze Tian Huang City to the ground!"
Touching his severed arm, Tian She's expression turned ferocious.
The figure on the icy throne frowned slightly, dissatisfied with the vague suggestion. An oppressive chill filled the hall, freezing even the Dou Qi in the air.
Tian She shivered involuntarily under the intense cold.
"Mobilize the forces and attack Tian Huang City. If they're not there, don't bother returning…"
As the figure on the icy throne stood, the terrifying cold radiating from him condensed into a freezing current that spread across the hall. His cold voice resonated chillingly.
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