Getting Stronger By Fighting-Chapter 649 - 647: A Yellow Bird Behind_1
Luo Xue pointed to the snowfield. It would be extremely difficult for him and Xiang Tian to cross, as a lake lay just beside it. The distance between the snowfield and the lake was vast, making it a challenging crossing. Of course, among the three of them, only Wang Zhan possessed the ability to do it.
Wang Zhan nodded; he thought the same. Since there was nothing on the vast expanse of empty ground before them, he was convinced they had reached the deepest part of the Ice Palace. The Ice Palace's construction is so intricate; it can't be this simple.
With this in mind, Wang Zhan quickly rose and advanced towards the empty ground. However, as soon as he set foot on the Ice Lake, the surface of the water suddenly rippled.
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue's expressions darkened rapidly.
"Not good! There's something in the water! Both of you, retreat at once!"
After Wang Zhan shouted at them, he shot into the air. The calm surface of the Ice Lake suddenly erupted with ripples, and then an Ice Snake, fully ten meters long, shot out from its depths.
"Ice Snake?"
Xiang Tian, standing not far away, immediately widened his eyes. Clenching his fist, he shouted to Wang Zhan, "That creature is called an Ice Snake! I once heard my dad mention it; I heard it's also a level 4 Demonic Beast, incredibly strong. So, Brother Wang, you must be extremely careful!"
Wang Zhan narrowed his eyes, then deftly stepped onto the Ice Snake's head. Springing up, he gripped the Deep Fire Blade and slashed down at the creature.
But the moment the Ice Snake emerged, ripples spread across the Ice Lake as the Ice Snake's tail slammed down onto the surface. Countless drops of water shot up, arcing towards Wang Zhan.
These seemingly calm water droplets contained incredibly potent energy. Being struck by them would have unimaginable consequences.
Wang Zhan's expression changed and he swung his Deep Fire Blade, shouting sternly, "Nine Heavens Mysterious Fire Formation!"
In an instant, several Fire Dragons materialized from thin air, swiftly charging towards the Ice Snake. Although fire and water are antithetical, the Fire Dragons' attacks seemed to have no effect on the Ice Snake; indeed, their power even diminished under its assault.
It seems this creature has the terrain advantage here, making it difficult to deal with. Even though it's only a level 4 Demonic Beast, the advantage of this Ice Lake significantly boosts its strength. On this Ice Lake, it can even contend with a level 6 beast!
This... Xiang Tian and Luo Xue's expressions changed drastically. After all, there was a vast gap between a level 4 Demonic Beast and a level 6 beast. Furthermore, a level 6 beast was far beyond Wang Zhan's ability to handle. If a real fight broke out, it would bring him no advantage whatsoever.
"Brother Wang, if that's the case, then we should leave quickly," Xiang Tian urged. "Of course, if you can retrieve that strange White Flower from the empty ground, that would be ideal. But we can't risk our lives for an object. That big guy is simply too formidable."
<i>Men die for wealth, as birds for food.</i>
In fact, when Wang Zhan had entered the Ice Lake and become entangled with the Ice Snake, his gaze had been fixed on the White Flower. Clearly, his objective was the White Flower. As long as he could get it, Wang Zhan had no intention of prolonging the confrontation with the Ice Snake. After all, this creature was too powerful; Wang Zhan lacked absolute confidence in defeating it.
Moreover, the Ice Palace, though seemingly spectacular and sturdy, might not withstand the force of their battle. The impact of their fight would be terrifying.
However, when Wang Zhan changed his tactics and rushed towards the White Flower, the extremely sensitive Ice Snake also seemed to be guarding the White Flower. Its massive tail descended rapidly towards Wang Zhan, who could only raise his Deep Fire Blade to defend himself. However, without the reinforcement of the Heavenly Dragon Armor, Wang Zhan's defensive capabilities were greatly diminished. The Ice Snake's tongue struck, sending Wang Zhan flying backward. He was utterly disheveled.
"Damn it, who would have thought this beast would be so troublesome! Brother Wang, if it's too much, we should leave here for now," Xiang Tian said. "Judging by its actions, it seems intent on preventing anyone from touching the White Flower. As long as we don't touch the White Flower, we should be able to retreat unharmed."
Wang Zhan waved at them, shouting, "I can feel immense energy emanating from the White Flower! Therefore, we must take it this time. Even if this Ice Snake is a level 6 beast, it won't be easy for it to stop me. You two withdraw first. I'll engage it for a while. When I find an opportunity to take the White Flower, I'll quickly regroup with you."
"Ignorant youngster, you still dream of taking the White Flower?"
Suddenly, the Ice Snake spoke, its voice turning everyone's expression grim. Only then did Wang Zhan recall that level 6 beasts possessed spiritual wisdom.
"Considering the difficulty of your cultivation path, I shall spare you this time," the Ice Snake continued. "Leave quickly, and I won't make things difficult. Otherwise, be prepared to have your cultivation crippled!"
Wang Zhan broke into an immediate grin. "Big guy, if you could have killed us, you would've done so already. Stop playing mind games. It's clear you're not necessarily our match. If it comes down to it, it'll be mutual destruction. If you truly desire mutual destruction, I'm willing to oblige. After all, I have my trump cards. Defeating you might be difficult, but not impossible."
"You arrogant little brat!"
The Ice Snake roared in fury, soaring into the sky before swiftly descending upon Wang Zhan. At the same time, a volley of icicles rained down towards him. The icicles were as sharp as swords.
Wang Zhan quickly rose, gripping his Deep Fire Blade to shield himself. Several Fire Dragons emerged, not to attack, but to swiftly converge into a level barrier before him.
A series of deafening roars echoed, causing the entire space to tremble.
This time, Wang Zhan held nothing back. He channeled all his strength and lunged towards the Ice Snake. The Deep Fire Blade held high, a colossal Fire Dragon descended directly upon the Ice Snake. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue, standing nearby, watched anxiously, breaking out in a cold sweat for Wang Zhan.
It was clear to anyone that Wang Zhan was reaching his limit, but the Ice Snake's condition wasn't much better. Therefore, the outcome hinged on who could endure the longest; that individual would be the victor.
Just as the victor was about to be decided, a figure suddenly darted in.
That was... Xiang Tian's face turned ugly. "Damn it! I can't believe Luo Tianhong has been lurking nearby all this time!"
Hearing this, Wang Zhan also looked towards the figure. It seemed he and the Ice Snake shared a tacit understanding; their target was the White Flower. Yet, Luo Tianhong had suddenly appeared, clearly also aiming for the White Flower.
However, Wang Zhan and the Ice Snake were still locked in their clash. Whichever of them disengaged first would suffer the most grievous injuries, so neither could spare a moment to stop Luo Tianhong.
"How unexpected! Truly unexpected! To think I'd reap the rewards without sowing any seeds!"
Luo Tianhong stretched lazily, the White Flower already in his grasp. In truth, he had planned to enter the Ice Palace much earlier. After all, entering these Ice Palace ruins wasn't particularly difficult, nor were there any significant obstacles. The most dangerous element was the demonic beast lurking beneath the Ice Lake—the Ice Snake.
The Ice Snake had resided within the Ice Palace for so long that it had practically fused with it. Within these walls, the Ice Snake was nearly invincible. Based on Luo Tianhong's current strength, he was no match for it. Of course, Wang Zhan's sudden intervention had presented him with a perfect opportunity.
"Damn it! To think I ended up doing all the hard work for you! You're truly shameless!" Wang Zhan ground his teeth, still locked in combat with the Ice Snake.
Luo Tianhong looked at the White Flower in his hand, shook his head at Wang Zhan, and laughed, "You never use your brain when you do things. If you hadn't brought those two burdens along, and if we had entered together, wouldn't our combined strength have been enough to utterly crush this puny Ice Snake?"
"Even though this is its main battlefield and it holds a terrain advantage, dealing with one Ice Snake wouldn't be difficult for us together. Unfortunately, you didn't believe me, which is why you've ended up in this predicament. But ultimately, I still have to thank you sincerely. If it weren't for you, I couldn't have obtained this White Flower so easily, could I?"
He's really got some nerve, profiting like that and then gloating!
Wang Zhan glared venomously at Luo Tianhong. "Don't say I didn't warn you. You've troubled me multiple times; I will kill you eventually. You'd best be prepared," Wang Zhan stated icily.
Luo Tianhong, however, merely smirked, showing no fear. His speed increased as he charged directly at Wang Zhan. "Since you harbor such intentions, I cannot allow you to live!"
Luo Tianhong's palm descended. A slight smile touched the corner of Wang Zhan's lips. "Perfect timing!"
In the next instant, Wang Zhan suddenly shot up, stepping onto the Ice Snake's head. Wang Zhan moved so quickly that Luo Tianhong, unable to react in time, struck the Ice Snake's body with his palm.
"Damn it! To think I was tricked by that bastard!" Luo Tianhong shot a cold glare at Wang Zhan in the distance, but Wang Zhan showed no intention of engaging him.
However, the nearby Ice Snake was now glaring fiercely at Luo Tianhong. "Hand over the White Flower, or I'll ensure you remain in this Ice Palace forever!"
