blogombal Chapter 55: Tearing Apart Ice and Fire, the Lotus's Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring Appears
Chapter 55: Tearing Apart Ice and Fire, the Lotus's Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring Appears
"I told you not to burn me! I told you not to breathe fire!" Xiao Bai roared and charged straight into the flames! With the same extreme ice protection as the Snow Emperor, he withstood the scorching white extreme fire. Although he could still feel the burning pain and his soul power was greatly depleted, he was no longer unable to resist!
Although this choice seemed risky, in reality, it relied on the Snow Soul Ice Condensation Pill to greatly immunize itself against the ultimate ice attack, and also relied on the ultimate ice to resist the ultimate fire, so it did not suffer much damage at all.
Then, he chose the most primitive, violent, and suitable fighting style for his current state.
Close-quarters combat!
His chubby palm was covered with a thick layer of extreme black ice, which turned into the claws of a giant bear. He suddenly grabbed the crimson fire lotus that was shaking wildly and spewing flames, and ignoring the high temperature of the lava at the edge of the petals, he tore it apart with force!
Stab it--!
He forcibly tore off a large petal made of solidified lava and magma. The petal, detached from its original form, instantly lost its energy support and turned into charred rubble.
At the same time, he opened his mouth wide and bit into the ice-blue lotus flower next to him that was trying to interfere with him. Crack! His sharp teeth, containing the ultimate ice, crushed several ice crystal petals!
The Ice-Fire Lotus trembled violently, as if sensing immense pain and threat. Instinctively, it retaliated fiercely, unleashing waves of fire and ice spikes like a storm upon Little White's ice armor, creating a continuous series of explosions.
But after consuming the Snow Soul Ice-Gathering Pill, becoming immune to most ice-type damage, and unleashing his full power, Xiao Bai now displayed the true ferocity of the Northern Overlord! Completely disregarding his own consumption, relying on the powerful ice resistance and cultivation advantage he gained, he frantically tore and pounded the Ice-Fire Lotus's body in an almost savage manner!
Tearing apart the ice lotus with bare hands, smashing the fire lotus with fists, and kicking its roots!
Inside the sealed chamber, ice shards and lava fragments flew everywhere, and blazing fire and icy energy collided and annihilated each other. The scene became extremely chaotic and violent.
Under Xiaobai's relentless and frenzied attacks, Binghuo Jieti Lian's perfect ice and fire combination tactics were completely disrupted!
Its attacks became scattered and disordered, and its huge body was forced to retreat step by step by Little White, its petals were broken and its roots were damaged.
However, it is, after all, a plant-based spirit beast, and its core vitality is extremely tenacious. As long as the core "lotus seed" remains intact, it can continuously absorb energy to recover.
"Now, Youheng!" the Snow Empress shouted urgently. "Its core defense has been breached by Xiaobai! Attack the lotus seed at the center of the fire lotus! That's the source of all its power, and also its weakest point!"
Dai Youheng was already poised to strike! Although he only had one-third of his soul power left, his eyes were cold and he showed no fear!
"Second Soul Skill, Shadow Soul-Splitting Claw!"
With a burst of speed, Youheng shot out like an arrow, his target the center of the crimson fire lotus that had been temporarily exposed under Xiaobai's frenzied attacks. The "fire lotus seed" was like a beating heart, radiating a scorching red light and boundless energy!
His right arm was completely covered by the dark tiger shadow and sharp claws. He poured all his remaining soul power into it without reservation, and with an indomitable and resolute momentum, he fiercely grabbed at the fire lotus seed!
As Xue Di said, the external defense of the Ice and Fire Lotus can be made extremely strong through cultivation, and it can even possess two extreme attributes at the same time. However, its core power, the "lotus seed," is like the human heart and cannot be made equally indestructible through cultivation!
Pfft—!
A crisp sound, not loud, yet seemingly shattering something core, rang out!
Dai Youheng's Shadow Soul-Splitting Claw, imbued with all its power, precisely gripped the center of the Fire Lotus, striking the scorching Fire Lotus seed with deadly force!
The fire lotus seed is broken.
The massive ice-fire lotus, as if all its support had been removed, rapidly withered, charred, and disintegrated! Countless red and blue light spots escaped from its collapsing body.
At the center of that destructive energy, a dazzling crimson soul ring slowly condensed and rose.
A 100,000-year soul ring!
Within that spirit ring, crimson flames and icy blue currents seemed to intertwine and surge, emanating an aura far more violent and contradictory than that of an ordinary 100,000-year spirit ring.
There was no need for Xue Di to remind him again; Dai Youheng had already made all the preparations!
The instant he shattered the lotus seed, he unhesitatingly took out the Ice Crystal Snow Lotus, which he had obtained from the Treasure Pavilion and which emitted a soft halo, stuffed it into his mouth, and swallowed it!
At the same time, the medicinal power of the Snow Soul Ice Condensation Pill he had taken earlier was also fully activated!
The two extremely cold forces instantly melted within his body!
Click!Click!
The freezing sound came from his body. A thick, crystal-clear layer of extreme ice covered his entire body at a visible speed, spreading wildly, trying to freeze him completely and turn him into an eternal ice sculpture!
In this state of extreme ice, the armor formed by the ice crystal snow lotus serves as both protection and restraint. It will protect his body and soul from being torn apart by the conflict between the extreme energies of ice and fire when he absorbs the soul ring!
Just as the thick ice layer was about to completely close and cover his head, a resolute look flashed in Dai Youheng's eyes. He used the last bit of control over his body to release his soul power and suddenly pulled over the bright red 100,000-year soul ring that had just formed and was radiating a powerful aura!
The crimson light instantly engulfed him, who was about to be completely frozen.
"Youheng, guard your mind!" The Snow Emperor's will issued a final and most urgent warning from the depths of his soul. "The soul impact of this soul ring is extraordinary. It contains the extreme resentment and laws of both ice and fire. Your soul will be as if it has simultaneously fallen into a purgatory of fire and an endless ice hell. The pain will be far beyond imagination. Under no circumstances must you lose consciousness. Once you faint, your soul will be torn to pieces by this conflicting energy. You must endure it!"
There is only one Ice Crystal Snow Lotus, and Dai Youheng will not have a second chance. Without the help of the Ice Crystal Snow Lotus, it would be absolutely impossible for his level 40 body to absorb this 100,000-year soul ring.
Even the sealing method originally prepared by the Snow Empress could not be achieved, since the extremes of ice and fire had far exceeded the Snow Empress's original expectations.
As soon as the Snow Empress finished speaking, the ice completely closed, and Dai Youheng was transformed into a lifelike ice sculpture by the Ice Crystal Snow Lotus, motionless. The terrifying 100,000-year soul ring was firmly placed on the ice sculpture, and the red and blue energy, like a raging dragon, began to surge wildly into the ice sculpture.
The most dangerous, yet crucial, stage of absorption beyond one's level has begun!
On the other side, Little White, who had forcefully suppressed the Ice and Fire Lotus, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Its round, humanoid body swayed, and it plopped down heavily on the cold floor of the secret chamber with a muffled thud. The continuous high-intensity bursts had exhausted it, but it still held on to protect Dai Youheng and its mother.
Inside the entire secret chamber, only the residual hissing of ice and fire energy, Xiao Bai's heavy breathing, and the terrifying sound of energy surging from inside the ice sculpture remained.