Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 173 - 174: Ice Crystal (Double Release) (2/2)
Chu Linfeng also saw the Natural Purple Demon Thunder Fox, "Brother, do you want the ice crystals on that ice pillar? I think you’d better forget about it. Any ice pillar with ice crystals contains a Cold Flame, and I’m afraid you’ll be in danger."
"You say that glowing thing is ice crystal? It must be very valuable!" Chu Linfeng heard about this ice crystal for the first time and hurriedly asked.
"Ice crystals take millions of years to form, containing very strong energy, similar to the Star Stones you humans absorb, but ice crystals are not Star Stones. Absorbing their energy randomly can be life-threatening," the Purple Demon Thunder Fox said.
"What kind of danger? Xiao Xiao, how do you know this? Have you absorbed it before?"
"Of course I have absorbed it, but only once and I never dared again. The energy inside is indeed abundant, capable of surpassing Middle Grade and even Upper Grade Star Stones, but the energy is extremely cold. That time, I absorbed it for less than five minutes and almost froze to death.
My whole body’s meridians were completely frozen, a thick layer of ice formed on me, and it took three days to slowly melt. Think about what that situation was like. I was like an ice person, completely unable to move, so boss, you should give up the idea of ice crystals."
At first, when Chu Linfeng heard ice crystals could rival Star Stones, his heart was instantly joyful. The words of the Purple Demon Thunder Fox afterwards were undoubtedly a splash of cold water extinguishing his hope.
"And another thing is, in order to get ice crystals, one will definitely encounter Cold Flames. If Cold Flames touch you, you immediately turn into ice, and whether you can melt is unknown. After all, the temperature here is so low, maybe the falling snowflakes make the ice layer thicker, bringing near-certain peril."
The more Chu Linfeng listened, the more frightened he felt. The Purple Demon Thunder Fox, a Tier Nine Magical Beast, was still afraid after being reduced by a tier. The danger was palpable.
Chu Linfeng was conflicted in his heart. If ice crystals and Cold Flames were so formidable, the Ice Flame Crystal must be even harder to obtain; perhaps even if it’s right in front of him, he can only look but not take.
"Brother, I think we should go back. There may be things you need here, but it’s too dangerous, and there’s no need to worry your wife," the Purple Demon Thunder Fox said, seemingly eager to leave.
"Lin Feng, don’t give up. These ice crystals are greatly beneficial for you. You can collect more to take back. As for the Cold Flame, you need to be careful. Although you have reached the Third Layer of the Star Body, it is not enough to resist the cold energy of the Cold Flame.
Everywhere here is windy and snowy, my Divine Sense cannot see far, but I feel something unusual here, as if there is a restriction. If we break it, this place might turn into somewhere else," the Sword Spirit suddenly said.
While Chu Linfeng was hesitating, the Sword Spirit’s voice was undoubtedly timely. Chu Linfeng was completely trusting in the Sword Spirit’s words, confident that if he were truly in danger, she would not stand idly by.
"Sister Yue’Er, is there really an Ice Flame Crystal here? Is it just as you said, that this is merely a barrier meant to prevent entry? Then who set up the barrier and with what power?" Chu Linfeng wondered to himself.
"Considering that ice crystals and Cold Flames appear here, there is a possibility of an Ice Flame Crystal, but acquiring it will surely come at a great cost. Focus on obtaining some ice crystals first.
Ice crystals contain large amounts of Cold Yin Qi, which is very beneficial to your physique. Others may have their meridians frozen upon absorption, but you are different. As long as you absorb slowly, letting your meridians and body accept it, it will greatly aid the growth of your strength."
"I understand, even if I can’t get the Ice Flame Crystal, I must obtain some ice crystals. Thank you, Sister Yue’Er," Chu Linfeng said with a smile.
"Good that you understand. You always make me worry. See how you will repay me later!" the Sword Spirit said grumpily.
"Certainly, with my body!"
"Feeling bold? Do you want to enjoy the most wonderful feeling now?"
"Enough, I don’t deserve it. I’ll try to get some ice crystals now."
Seeing the alternating happy and depressed expressions on Chu Linfeng’s face, the Purple Demon Thunder Fox couldn’t help asking, "Brother, why are you laughing? When are we leaving?"
"We’re not leaving yet. I need to get those ice crystals from within the ice pillars," Chu Linfeng answered firmly.
Chu Linfeng’s words shocked the Purple Demon Thunder Fox; this brother must be out of his mind. The fearfulness of Cold Flames is enough to terrify her, yet he wants all the ice crystals here.
"Did you say that wrong? There are quite a few ice pillars here, and not all contain ice crystals; some have only Cold Flames, which is very dangerous. Brother, you should reconsider," the Purple Demon Thunder Fox asked worriedly.
"I’ve thought it through clearly, don’t worry! I have a way to obtain these ice crystals, but you need to be careful, don’t worry about me," Chu Linfeng confidently said, having devised a way to break open these ice pillars.
The Purple Demon Thunder Fox didn’t say anything further; she had experienced Chu Linfeng’s mysteriousness before. Despite the fierce Astral Wind here, he didn’t feel cold; perhaps he really had a way.
Chu Linfeng stopped about five meters from an ice pillar, examining it carefully. He found the surface of the pillar was unusually smooth, as if carved by a knife, with sharp angles reflecting his image.
The snowflakes flying in the air melted automatically within a meter from the ice pillar, which baffled Chu Linfeng.
Logically, the temperature of the ice pillar should be lower, preventing the snowflake from melting; yet this phenomenon made him curious.
Through the ice pillar, he could vaguely see a flickering, luminous mass resembling something writhing, with the glow emanating from its center.
This writhing thing was surely Cold Flame, unable to leak out due to the ice covering the ice pillar. Chu Linfeng decided to try using Heart Sword to directly destroy the ice pillar, to attack from afar and avoid Cold Flame.
He circulated Chaos Qi within his body, having reached the Fifth Level of Earth Martial Realm, the Chaos Qi from the Earth Star Pill became more massive, instantly filling his fingertips. Chu Linfeng pointed his finger, and the sharp Sword Qi shot directly at the ice pillar.
The Purple Demon Thunder Fox smiled faintly, not taking Chu Linfeng’s attack seriously, watching his facial expression intently.
The Sword Qi struck the ice pillar, causing a slight tremor. Chu Linfeng saw that his attack only left a small round hole on the ice pillar, far from shattering it completely.
"How could it be like this? The ice pillar is too hard. The power of my Heart Sword should clearly be known, even if this was a large stone it should have turned to dust." He was amazed.
His face showed disbelief, making the Purple Demon Thunder Fox laugh.
"Xiao Xiao, what are you laughing at? Why is the ice pillar so hard? Is there a way to destroy it directly?" Chu Linfeng asked quickly, knowing the little fox must have a way to break it.
"Brother, the ice on the ice pillar is no ordinary ice. It hasn’t melted for millions of years, turning into Profound Ice. To break Profound Ice, your current attack power is insufficient unless you have a Divine Weapon," the Purple Demon Thunder Fox said with a smile.
"Divine Weapon? Right, I have the Cyan Frost Sword, let’s try the Cyan Frost Sword." Chu Linfeng said, taking out the Cyan Frost Sword from his Storage Ring.
Aside from the Wind Chasing Sword Technique, the only sword skill he comprehended was the plain, ordinary strike; even the last move of the Wind Chasing Sword Technique hadn’t been mastered, and the others weren’t powerful enough, so he could only use the ordinary strike.
But this simple strike consumed Chaos Qi more than others, making Chu Linfeng somewhat frustrated.
"Never mind, using it as many times as I can is fine, as long as I get the ice crystal!" Chu Linfeng muttered to himself. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖
He slowly infused Chaos Qi into the Cyan Frost Sword, noticing that the speed of infusion had doubled compared to before, quickly filling the sword.
In his mind, the method for the plain strike appeared, and he shouted angrily, "Break for me!"
A Sword Aura about two meters long shot directly at the ice pillar opposite...
