Chapter 449: Ice River, Take My Attack!
The Black Gold Thunderball and the ice-blue light streaked across the sky like meteors, and under countless gazes, they collided in a spectacular display of destructive power!
"Boom!"
The terrifying Black Gold Thunderball, like a falling meteor, exploded with a world-ending force of thunder the moment it made contact!
"Zing!"
A sharp, piercing sound echoed through the sky, a sound that seemed to penetrate people's very souls. Many clutched their ears in agony, their faces twisted in pain!
"Crash!"
Ice-blue cold energy erupted in all directions, covering the sky. Under this terrifying cold, even the space itself seemed to be coated in a fine layer of ice!
Outside the vast boundary of cold energy, the thunderous power of the Black Gold Thunderball raged. The deadly cold and the powerful lightning clashed fiercely, each trying to consume the other in a deadly struggle!
In the sky, the Black Gold Thunderball and the ice-blue cold energy each claimed half of the heavens, releasing all of their energy in a world-shaking collision that reverberated across the land!
Tian She hovered in midair, his body trembling uncontrollably. The pressure from the freezing mist was so immense that his arms felt as if they might break at any moment.
He knew all too well that if he took even a single step back, the Black Gold Thunderball, carrying a devastating force, would instantly break through the ice barrier of his Ice God Arrow and turn him into a pile of minced meat!
Thus, even if it cost him his last ounce of strength, he absolutely could not retreat!
"Bingxuan, Binghua, Bingling! Send all your Dou Qi to me!"
Tian She's face contorted with rage, his eyes as sharp as a viper's as he glared at the blurry figure beyond the cold mist, shouting angrily.
Hearing Tian She's roar, the three elders behind him were stunned for a moment. Then, gritting their teeth, they placed their palms on Tian She's back, and their Dou Qi poured into his body without end!
With the support of this tremendous amount of Dou Qi, the pressure on Tian She's arms lightened significantly. A fierce glint appeared in his eyes, and he roared, "Ultimate Freeze!"
As his shout echoed, the vast Dou Qi he had gathered, combined with his own energy, surged into the ice-blue mist around him. With this backup, the temperature of the mist grew even more terrifying. If a high-level Dou Zong entered, they'd be frozen solid within ten seconds, their very souls trapped in ice!
However, just as they consolidated their powerful Ice Sovereign Power, the Black Gold Thunderball went berserk. Its devastating power seemed to crush even space itself, and it obliterated the Ice God Arrow in a single, mighty blow.
"Crack... Crack..."
The attack was so swift that even Tian She couldn't react in time. The power of the thunderball was so overwhelming that even a Dou Zun master would be severely wounded, if not killed.
At this point, there was no time for second thoughts. Tian She did the only thing he could—he raised his staff horizontally in front of his chest, hoping to block the incoming blow.
"Boom!"
But miracles don't always happen. The Black Gold Thunderball slammed into Tian She's staff with tremendous force, and then...
"Crash!"
A massive thunderstorm exploded across the sky, shaking the heavens and the earth!
As the storm raged, the icy mist that had filled the area could no longer withstand the pressure. With a loud bang, the mist shattered, and the Ice God Bow dissolved into nothingness.
The thunderstorm didn't stop there—it expanded, crashing into Bingxuan, Binghua, and Bingling. They had no time to dodge and were struck directly.
Each of them spat blood and were flung through the air like broken kites, plummeting down toward Tianhuang City. Buildings along their path were reduced to rubble as they smashed into the ground.
Countless eyes widened in shock as they watched the three elders fall. Turning their gaze back to the thunderstorm in the sky, a chilling fear crept into their hearts.
In the sky, both the Ice River Valley and Sound Valley members stared at the storm with terror in their eyes. Mo Yu's explosive combat power left them deeply shaken…
The people of Ice River Valley finally began to feel fear. No one had imagined that this seemingly insignificant young man could wield such terrifying strength.
"Boom!"
Amid the fear of Ice River Valley's forces, a figure was suddenly flung out from the thunderstorm, blood spurting from their mouth as they flew through the air.
"Elder Tian She?!"
Some sharp-eyed experts from Ice River Valley immediately recognized the figure—Elder Tian She, his face deathly pale and his body drenched in blood, still gripping half of his broken staff.
But now, Tian She looked worse than a beggar, his energy dangerously low, clinging to life by a thread.
"Crash!"
With a sickening thud, Tian She's bloodied body fell into the middle of Tianhuang City, creating a huge crater. His figure lay at the bottom, still and motionless, his fate unknown.
"Ice River Valley has lost."
The entire city fell into a dead silence. Countless eyes stared at the massive crater, and a sudden chill ran down their spines. Today's battles had been nothing short of earth-shattering, leaving everyone in a state of pure shock.
How many times in a lifetime could one witness such awe-inspiring battles?
In the sky, the elders and disciples of Ice River Valley stared blankly at Tian She, their hearts filled with terror.
"Damn it!"
A cold snarl echoed through the sky, and Mo Yu turned toward the sound, spotting Elder Jueyin and the furious Tianshuangzi.
"I never thought I'd be wrong about this one," Tianshuangzi muttered, his eyes dark and brooding as he glared at Mo Yu.
Mo Yu glanced at him indifferently. The power of the Black Gold Thunderball made it no surprise that Tian She and his allies had been defeated. If his own strength were higher, even Tianshuangzi wouldn't have walked away unscathed.
"You were able to defeat Tian She and the other three with the strength of a mere Three-Star Dou Zong—quite the surprise. But sadly, Ice River Valley will not tolerate any more mistakes this time." Tianshuangzi's voice was cold.
"Stop trying to intimidate the young man. You won't be able to make a move today," Elder Jueyin cut in, raising her eyes. She then turned to Mo Yu and reassured him, "Don't worry, we'll handle this one."
As she spoke, Elder Jueyin glanced toward Qingzhi, a glimmer of surprise flashing in her old eyes.
After all, the Ice Sovereign Power that Qingzhi had used was one of Ice River Valley's most closely guarded secrets, comparable to Sound Valley's Heavenly Demon Pagoda Sound, and never taught to outsiders.
Yet, Qingzhi had not only mastered Ice Sovereign Power but had also advanced it to the second stage, a direct slap to Ice River Valley's face.
On the other side, Tianshuangzi's expression grew darker as he watched the black ice condense around Qingzhi. Not only had Ice Sovereign Power been leaked, but the one who now wielded it was a Dou Zun master. This matter was no less serious than the hunt for the Poison Mistress.
As Mo Yu considered all of this, he thought to himself, Surely, the Ice River Valley Master, Binghe, will appear soon…
"Sound Valley? I didn't expect you, who've long remained hidden, to get involved."
Just as Mo Yu was pondering, a cold voice, like thunder, echoed across the sky, startling countless people!
In the next moment, a figure began to emerge from the distorted space. Gradually, an icy throne appeared from the void, and sitting upon it was a tall figure dressed in white. As he slowly stood up, the temperature around him plummeted even further.
The cold in the air reached its peak as the white-robed figure rose from the throne. The space around him crackled and fractured, and a dark, icy staircase began to extend outward, forming beneath his feet. Slowly, the white-robed man descended along the steps.
As the figure appeared, countless eyes immediately turned toward him.
He was dressed in white robes, tall and youthful in appearance, with an indifferent expression between his brows.
The white-robed man stood with his hands clasped behind his back, and as he walked down the black ice staircase, snowflakes whirled around him. Though they seemed fragile, these delicate snowflakes carried an unimaginable destructive power.
"Is that... the Ice River Valley Master, Binghe?"
"No way! This old monster came out in person? All for the Poison Mistress? That's terrifying!"
In Tianhuang City, those with keen insight quickly recognized the white-robed figure. Cries of shock erupted as people realized who he was.
Among the members of the Liu family, everyone was frozen in place. Liu Fei's face turned as pale as a sheet, and she trembled uncontrollably.
The Ice River Valley Master was a legendary figure, his reputation known across the Central Region. Such a powerhouse was rarely seen, and no one could have imagined that today, for Mo Yu's group, this mighty figure would personally appear.
Even the Poison Mistress, Xiao Yixian, tensed at the sight of him. Her beautiful eyes were filled with worry as she gazed at Mo Yu. The arrival of the Ice River Valley Master filled her with both dread and uncertainty…
"Greetings, Master!"
In the sky, Tianshuangzi and the other Ice River Valley members saw the white-robed man appear, and their faces lit up with joy as they quickly bowed in respect.
"Where is Tian She?" the white-robed man asked, his gaze slowly sweeping across the battlefield.
Tianshuangzi's face filled with embarrassment as he pointed toward the massive crater in Tianhuang City, where the heavily injured Tian She lay near death.
Following Tianshuangzi's finger, Binghe's eyes flickered with coldness as he nodded slightly. The snowflakes swirling around him began to spin faster.
"Even the Valley Master has personally come..." Elder Jueyin paused, her expression shifting as she offered a polite bow to the white-robed man.
Although she was also a Dou Zun master and Sound Valley was considered equal to Ice River Valley, she knew all too well that the difference in strength between her and the Ice River Valley Master was immense.
Within the ranks of Dou Zun, the gap between star levels was far larger than most people could imagine, creating a rigid hierarchy of power.
Without special abilities, it was nearly impossible for a Dou Zun to challenge someone of a higher rank. Moreover, the Ice River Valley Master had built his reputation in the Central Region over many years, and his strength was even greater than that of Su Yao, the Sound Valley leader.
Though she supported Mo Yu's side, Elder Jueyin understood the larger picture. She couldn't afford to provoke Ice River Valley too severely.
Her thoughts shifted to Mo Yu. She wondered what kind of plan this young man—barely in his twenties—had in mind to counter someone as powerful as the four-star Dou Zun Ice River Valley Master.
In response to Elder Jueyin's respectful gesture, the white-robed man, Binghe, gave only a slight nod before asking, "Ice River Valley and Sound Valley have always stayed out of each other's affairs. Why is your valley interfering with ours? Do you have a grievance against us?"
Binghe's question made Elder Jueyin break out in a cold sweat. Glancing at Mo Yu, she cautiously replied, "This is not a matter of opposition. Our valley owes Mo Yu a favor, which is why we've intervened. If we've offended you, Ice Valley Master, I ask for your forgiveness."
Hearing this, a strange gleam flashed in Binghe's eyes. He looked Mo Yu up and down with growing interest.
What kind of favor could this young man have done for Sound Valley, strong enough to make them oppose Ice River Valley?
As his gaze shifted over Mo Yu, Binghe sensed the unique energy of the thunder wings and armor Mo Yu was wearing. A flicker of surprise crossed his face, and he began to reassess Mo Yu's potential.
Binghe suspected that Mo Yu might belong to one of the many hidden powers in the world—mysterious factions even he feared.
"I only want the Poison Mistress."
Binghe's gaze slowly moved until it locked onto Xiao Yixian, standing in the Liu family's courtyard. His eyes glinted with an unusual intensity as he looked at her.
As a natural-born Poison Mistress, Xiao Yixian was like a delicacy to Binghe, irresistibly tempting.
"A four-star Dou Zun at the peak of his strength... apart from Mang Tian, this is the strongest Dou Zun I've ever faced. It seems I'll have to use that item. What a waste, using it against him feels like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer..."
Mo Yu's eyes flickered with quick calculations. With a sigh, he realized he had no choice. To protect Xiao Yixian, it didn't matter if he wasted the treasure.
Once he made his decision, Mo Yu didn't hesitate. He was never one to waver. He stretched out his hand, and a black, ancient-looking talisman appeared in his palm, aimed directly at Binghe.
Seeing Mo Yu's strange actions, Binghe frowned. But when he noticed the simple talisman in Mo Yu's hand, an overwhelming sense of danger surged through him.
His previously calm and collected face suddenly changed.
"Binghe, take my attack!"
Before Binghe could react, Mo Yu's cold smile spread across his face, and a beam of lightning shot out from the Black Thunder Talisman in his hand.
In that split second, the space around Binghe twisted like a coiling rope. The terrifying force created a black hole that seemed to freeze even time itself!
In Binghe's shocked and disbelieving eyes, the beam pierced straight through his body!
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion echoed across the land, its shockwaves shaking the ground for miles!
(End of Chapter)
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