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Chapter 231 The Legend of the Ice God Who Consumed the Immortal Herb
Chapter 231 The Legend of the Ice God Who Consumed the Immortal Herb
Dai Youheng walked to the center of the giant rock and sat down cross-legged. A flash of golden light appeared in his hand, and the wondrous Tongtian Chrysanthemum appeared in his palm. The chrysanthemum was a beautiful pale gold, exuding a faint fragrance and a sharp aura of Geng metal.
Following the instructions, he plucked the petals, first sucking on the stamen, then chewing and swallowing each petal. The moment the herb entered his mouth, it didn't transform into a warm current; instead, an incomparably sharp yet balanced and powerful energy exploded within his body!
In an instant, dazzling golden light emanated from every pore of Dai Youheng's body, and he seemed to transform into a pure gold statue, as if every inch of his muscle, every bone, and every meridian was being tempered and strengthened under the domineering medicinal power!
His skin gleamed with a metallic sheen, his muscles bulged, and his blood and qi surged like the Yangtze River.
The hammering of his indestructible body was proceeding violently and savagely within him.
Nana held her breath and retreated to a distance, focusing all her attention on protecting Dai Youheng.
Dai Youheng's skill was not as profound as Nana's, and it took him two full hours to absorb the medicinal power.
However, he absorbed it even better. After the medicinal power of the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum was integrated into his body, Dai Youheng's physique greatly improved, and his soul power also increased by nearly two levels, reaching the peak of level seventy-five.
Don't be fooled by the fact that it's only close to two levels, far less than Dai Mubai's five or six-level improvement. You have to understand that this is the Soul Saint level. The actual increase in soul power is many times greater than Dai Mubai's five levels of Soul Venerable and Soul Master.
Just as he was carefully experiencing the earth-shattering changes in his body, the mysterious seven-pointed star mark on his forehead suddenly became scorching hot, emitting a hazy yet majestic radiance.
The surrounding space instantly distorted, and the familiar pulling sensation returned. Dai Youheng's mind stirred slightly, but he did not resist, allowing this force to pull his consciousness into that mysterious alternate dimension.
The ancient, unchanging Hall of Sin once again came into view. Seven enormous thrones stood silently, radiating a chilling pressure. Unlike last time, this time, besides the ever-languid and decadent god of laziness who seemed perpetually asleep, another deity stood beside the throne.
The newly appeared deity was a woman with a furrowed brow and eyes that seemed to hold countless resentments and jealousy. She was extremely ugly, with one eye larger than the other, a flat nose, a large, forked mouth, a short stature, and crooked shoulders.
Although she sat motionless, she naturally exuded an extremely uncomfortable aura, a kind of aura that seemed to be constantly comparing herself to others.
The twisted feeling of coveting and secretly tormenting oneself because of what others possess. No introduction is needed; Dai Youheng already understands that this is the god who controls the fundamental desire for jealousy in the universe, one of the seven deadly sins, the god of jealousy.
"It seems the amount of immortal herbs is indeed sufficient," Dai Youheng thought to himself. The soul tool data he obtained last time with the help of Huo Yuhao's luck was a precious opportunity, but it was ultimately an external object and had limited effect on improving his own essence. Therefore, it could not fully satisfy the true meaning of the God of Sloth's test of "sitting and watching the success or failure, and enjoying the fruits of others' labor".
During this trip to the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, he not only personally participated in the planning, but also ultimately obtained a divine herb that could greatly enhance his own foundation. Only then could he rightfully reap the benefits and completely pass the test.
And the god of jealousy is the one who will put him to the test.
Actually, he originally hoped that the next test would be the God of Wrath. Taking advantage of the Star Crown Pact that Xu Jiujiu had placed on him, his subsequent plans could have been well inspired by the God of Wrath's test. However, now, the God of Jealousy might not be out of the question either. It all depends on what kind of test she will issue next.
He steadied himself, stepped forward, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, God of Sloth, God of Envy."
The god of laziness didn't even bother to fully lift his eyelids, only uttering a muffled, languid sound from his throat, tinged with a relieved satisfaction, "Dai—Youheng—you—did well—faster than I expected—now—I can finally—rest assured—and get a long sleep—."
Before he finished speaking, he didn't make any big movements. He simply flicked his finger, and a point of light radiating an extremely chilling aura slowly floated towards Dai Youheng. The point of light seemed slow, but it instantly traversed the distance in space and hovered in front of Dai Youheng.
Dai Youheng reached out and took it. What he touched was a piece of ice crystal about the size of a palm, irregularly shaped, and resembling a shattered mirror.
The fragment was crystal clear, and its interior seemed to contain endless wind, snow and extreme cold. Wisps of cold air emanated from it, but it was not just low temperature. Instead, it carried a divine pressure. Its quality far exceeded the ultimate ice that Dai Youheng knew. Even the cold air of the Snow Emperor at his peak seemed somewhat immature in front of this fragment.
The surface of the fragments also has naturally formed, complex and ancient patterns, as if recording some kind of eternal law of ice.
"What is this?!" Dai Youheng could feel the intense fluctuations emanating from the Snow Emperor's soul within her body; clearly, this fragment held a fatal attraction for her.
At this moment, the god shrouded in a mist of jealousy spoke, his voice ethereal yet strangely sharp, as if countless whispers were converging simultaneously: "This item is called the Fragment of the Ice God, a reward for your assessment."
"A fragment of the Ice God?" Before Dai Youheng could fully comprehend it, the Snow Empress within his sea of consciousness could no longer contain herself. Her illusory soul materialized on its own, gazing at the fragment with an incredulous shock and instinctive awe on her exquisite face. "Could it be—that this is related to the legendary Ice God who rules the far north?"
In the long-standing memories of the far north, the Ice God is the supreme deity, the ultimate goal pursued by countless ice-type soul beasts.
The Titan Snow Demon clan possesses the bloodline of the Ice God, being descendants of the Ice God, demonstrating the profound influence of the Ice God.
"Hmph, you little brat do have some knowledge." The God of Jealousy's voice carried a condescending tone, but also a rare hint of interest in recounting the past. "That's right, it's related to that ancient Ice God. He wasn't a human who became a god, but rather a primordial spirit born from the far north of your Douluo Continent. Strictly speaking, he didn't even belong to the category of soul beasts. Relying on his own talent and millions of years of arduous cultivation, he created his own godhood, ascending to the position of a first-level main god in one fell swoop, wielding the power of extreme cold in heaven and earth, and was once a pivotal existence in the God Realm."
The God of Jealousy paused, the surrounding mist seeming to churn with his memories, revealing that less-than-glorious history. "However, after the Dragon God's Rebellion, the Dragon God fell, and the divine realm's structure changed drastically. A purge led by human gods began, all beast-type gods were suppressed, and the Phoenix God and others were forced to be demoted. There were no more first-level beast-type gods in the divine realm. Most beast-type gods chose to submit, but the Ice God's character was like the ice he controlled—solitary, pure, and unyielding."
"At that time, it was we, the Seven Deadly Sins, who were ordered to deal with this uncompromising first-level deity." The God of Jealousy's tone revealed no remorse, but rather a longing for past power. "We, the seven gods, joined forces to set up the Divine Punishment Array of the Descent of Original Sins. The fire of anger sought to burn away the glaciers, the desire for greed attempted to corrupt his pure divinity, and my poison of jealousy sought to split his will—these seven extreme negative emotions, transformed into tangible attacks, were enough to make most gods lose their composure."
"That battle lasted for three days and three nights." The God of Sloth seemed to have been stirred by some memories, and added a rare sentence, his voice still lazy but with a hint of solemnity, "The Ice God's Palace was reduced to ruins. The Ice God's Absolute Zero Domain was indeed terrifying, almost reaching the level of a God-King. It even froze our Original Sin God Power, and managed to hold us off for three days. Unfortunately, he was ultimately unable to fight seven against one."