But the clan leader of the Yanhuo Hanba was almost unable to hold on.
The flames on its body were about to be extinguished, and the environment here was like hell for it.
Zheng Dong's situation was slightly better than the Yanhuo Hanba.
He relied on his bloodline divine body and the power of multiple pet beasts like Ling'er and Youyou to withstand the surrounding cold.
Looking around, Zheng Dong felt that they had arrived at the core area of the Desperate Land.
It seemed that all the cold air around them originated from the ice lake in front of them.
The ice lake did not seem to pose any danger.
He asked the clan leader of the Yanhuo Hanba to touch the lake water to test it.
The clan leader of the Yanhuo Hanba, forcing its body that was about to be frozen stiff, came to the edge of the ice lake and reached out to touch the water.
The moment it touched the lake water, its body rapidly froze, and even the flames surrounding it were sealed and frozen.
Seeing this terrifying scene, Zheng Dong did not step forward.
Of course, the Yanhuo Hanba did not die.
It was just frozen and could not break free.
Once its divine personality was also frozen, its spiritual consciousness would slowly be erased.
By then, it would be dead.
Could there be something wrong with this lake water?
Zheng Dong could not recognize anything special about the lake water.
He condensed a clone and asked the clone to try as well.
As a result, the clone was quickly frozen, then its energy elements were depleted, and it completely shattered into a pile of ice slag.
Seeing the piles of ice slag accumulating by the ice lake, Zheng Dong was startled. Could these be left behind by extraordinary creatures that had come into contact with the lake water?
This lake water was strange.
To uncover the mystery, one would have to start with the laws of ice and the laws of water.
Zheng Dong only had Xiao Qing and Ling'er, who possessed both ice and water attributes.
Xiao Qing's growth level was too low; if summoned, she would be directly frozen.
After pondering for a moment, Zheng Dong asked Ling'er to open the ice element dimensional sea and the water element dimensional sea, and release the numerous ice element spirits and water element spirits to try.
Perhaps these pure elemental spirits could come into contact with the lake water.
However, the facts proved that Zheng Dong had overthought it.
Both the ice element spirits and the water element spirits were frozen.
This place was so special; perhaps there really was a top-tier divine artifact.
Zheng Dong was unwilling to give up and continued to explore.
He tried several other methods that came to mind.
Unfortunately, he still failed.
Zheng Dong did not panic; he stayed in place and observed the ice lake.
The ice lake continuously released cold currents but did not freeze itself.
It could be sensed that there were powerful energy fluctuations within the water.
Ice energy elements were constantly surging outwards.
Perhaps it was precisely because this powerful ice energy element was constantly surging outwards that the water in the ice lake had not frozen!
Zheng Dong felt the changes in the ice energy element. If he were to cultivate and comprehend the laws of ice here, it would definitely be much faster than in other places.
He thought for a moment and released a bloodline clone.
Although Zheng Dong had already fused the three hundred and sixty-five bloodlines into one, and the mission of the bloodline clone was considered complete.
However, he had not integrated these bloodline clones into himself.
Instead, he preserved them as special clones, keeping them in the beast-taming space to continue comprehending the power of bloodlines and the corresponding laws.
This clone was the Extreme Ice Demon, which was skilled in using the laws of ice.
The Extreme Ice Demon was not well-known; in the mythological era, it only grew to the level of a main god, half a step away from becoming a ruler, far inferior to divine beasts like the Candle Dragon and the Vermilion Bird.
However, its comprehension of the laws of ice far surpassed that of other extraordinary creatures.
Zheng Dong summoned the bloodline clone, the Extreme Ice Demon, wanting it to cultivate here, improve its strength, and find a way to break through the ice lake.
The pure bloodline power allowed the Extreme Ice Demon to quickly adapt to the extreme cold environment here.
It tried to cultivate and found that the effect of cultivating here was one hundred and twenty times that of the outside world.
Of course, this was only for it.
If the fire-attributed Vermilion Bird were to cultivate here, the terrifying effect would be far less than in the outside world.
As the clone began to cultivate, Zheng Dong also planned to let Xiao Qing come out to cultivate.
He retreated, found a suitable location for Xiao Qing, and summoned her.
The temperature here was higher than near the ice lake, so Xiao Qing would not be frozen to death.
After summoning Xiao Qing, Zheng Dong left the Vermilion Bird bloodline clone to protect her.
He also began to cultivate.
As his cultivation deepened,
Zheng Dong's comprehension of the laws of ice also deepened, and he could clearly feel strong fluctuations of the laws of ice at the bottom of the ice lake.
With the fluctuations of the laws of ice, ice energy elements would continuously surge out of the ice lake.
From the intensity of the law fluctuations, it could be seen that what was hidden at the bottom of the ice lake was very powerful.
If it were a divine artifact, it should be a top-tier divine artifact.
If it were the corpse of an extraordinary creature, its growth level would be at least that of a main god or a ruler.
If it were the entrance to a secret realm, it would probably not be inferior to the Underworld Ghost King Realm.
...
As Zheng Dong continued to cultivate, Ling'er was not idle either.
Ling'er, with its all-attribute nature, took the opportunity to absorb the ice energy elements and strengthen the ice element spirits in the ice element dimensional sea.
It wanted to raise the strength of one ice element spirit to the quasi-god level, or even the god level.
Time always passed quickly when cultivating.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
Without the harassment of the Yanhuo Hanba, Rongcheng Base City not only resumed normal life but also methodically rebuilt its defenses.
Ming Chuanshuo, Feng Chuanshuo, and others had also discussed the specific matters of defecting to the Yaksha Totem Kingdom.
The Yaksha Totem Kingdom would dispatch a Yaksha of god level, who had condensed a divine personality, to be stationed in the Imperial Capital Base City.
The nominal reason was to protect the Imperial Capital Base City, but in reality, it was also to supervise.
Ming Chuanshuo and Feng Chuanshuo did not care.
With a Yaksha of god level stationed there, they would have the opportunity to curry favor with it and gradually infiltrate the high ranks of the Yaksha Totem Kingdom.
Seeing this, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo became a little anxious.
Zheng Dong had not returned to Rongcheng, and Long Zhen Chuanshuo had not woken up.
If a Yaksha of god level were to arrive, he might not even have the ability to flip the table.
Therefore, after discussing with Feng Nan, he decided to act in advance.
His target was to eliminate Feng Chuanshuo and Ming Chuanshuo.
As long as these two were dealt with, others would be no threat.
To this end, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo formulated a detailed plan.
He had long since figured out the daily habits of Feng Chuanshuo and Ming Chuanshuo.
He planned to first deal with Feng Chuanshuo, who often drank at home.
Feng Chuanshuo loved to drink and would always have a glass or two with dinner.
Of course, one or two glasses would not get him drunk, but at this time, Feng Chuanshuo was at home.
If he made a move, it would not cause too much commotion.
According to the plan, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo and Feng Nan arrived at Feng Chuanshuo's home.
Even though the Imperial Capital Base City was short on space, Feng Chuanshuo's home had an area of three to four hundred square meters, spread over two floors, with dedicated chefs and maids.
Feng Chuanshuo sat at his dining table and poured a glass of wine.
This was a medicinal wine, brewed with the finest medicinal herbs and white wine for many years.
The wine was golden yellow, and after a glass, his whole body felt comfortable, and Feng Chuanshuo could not help but show a satisfied expression.
Next, he picked up his chopsticks and tasted a dish from tonight's meal.
It tasted good and suited his appetite.
Just as he was about to have a second glass of wine, he suddenly felt something was wrong, and his expression became serious.
"A friend has arrived, why don't you show yourself and have a drink with this old man!" Feng Chuanshuo said.
At this moment, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo appeared, stood opposite Feng Chuanshuo, casually pulled out a chair, and sat down.
"Feng Chuanshuo, you're living quite a good life, aren't you? The table full of dishes is at least enough for a common person's annual living expenses outside!" Zhao Pu Chuanshuo said casually.
Feng Chuanshuo looked at Zhao Pu Chuanshuo with cold eyes, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.
"This is all thanks to our juniors being filial, giving me a lot of living expenses every month. If I don't spend it, they will send more things and come to visit me in person, thinking I'm sick.
Moreover, by spending it, I can also boost the consumption level of the surrounding area, allowing more people to live better lives.
And, I'm spending my own money, which is always right, isn't it!"
"That's right, of course, it's right. If I had a bunch of such filial grandchildren, that would be great," Zhao Pu Chuanshuo said with a smile.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo did not rush to make a move because Feng Nan was still setting up a defensive barrier around them.
When the fight started, it would damage the surrounding buildings and cause too much commotion.
Feng Chuanshuo knew that Zhao Pu Chuanshuo's intentions were not good, and he continued:
"If you like it, I can ask those juniors to give you a portion every month. You didn't come today just to chat with me, did you!"
"Chat? What is there to chat about with an old man like me? If you were Ming Chuanshuo, I might consider it!" Zhao Pu Chuanshuo said with a smile.
"Then what do you want, you old brat!" Feng Chuanshuo widened his eyes and glared at Zhao Pu Chuanshuo.
"Heh heh, to take your old life!" Zhao Pu Chuanshuo said with a smile.
Immediately, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo punched Feng Chuanshuo.
Feng Chuanshuo was also prepared and transformed into a gust of wind, disappearing from his spot and shooting into the distance.
However, soon there was a bang, and Feng Chuanshuo crashed into the defensive barrier.
"Zhao Pu, what exactly do you want!" Feng Chuanshuo questioned in a somewhat disheveled manner.
"Hahaha, to take your dog's life, don't you understand?" Zhao Pu Chuanshuo laughed heartily.
In a real fight, his strength could completely suppress Feng Chuanshuo.
Moreover, Feng Nan was lurking in the dark.
Seeing that he could not escape, Feng Chuanshuo's expression sank, and he also prepared to fight for his life.
Zhao Pu, do you really think you can have your way with me!
Then, Feng Chuanshuo summoned all his pet beasts.
He had been a Legend for many years, and the pet beasts he contracted had also grown to the Totem level, and their strength was not weak.
It was just that their combat experience was not as good as Zhao Pu Chuanshuo's pet beasts.
In the fierce battle between the two sides, neither dared to be careless.
Feng Chuanshuo defended with all his might, blocking Zhao Pu Chuanshuo's attacks.
However, he was old after all, and his combat experience was not as good as before, so he quickly fell into a disadvantage.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo gradually gained the upper hand, and with a moment of carelessness, he was injured.
Then, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo's attacks became more ferocious.
Feng Chuanshuo was repeatedly injured and was soon on the verge of collapse.
He gritted his teeth and took out a legendary resource, the Storm Pearl.
The Storm Pearl was passed down from the era of the Wind Emperor and was a single-use weapon, with power comparable to a divine forbidden bomb.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo did not expect Feng Chuanshuo to still have the Storm Pearl.
However, in such a confined space, using the Storm Pearl would also injure Feng Chuanshuo himself.
Feng Chuanshuo would not have used it so easily if he had not been pushed to desperation.
He activated the Storm Pearl and threw it towards Zhao Pu Chuanshuo.
Instantly, a terrifying storm swept through the surroundings.
If it weren't for the barrier set up by Feng Nan, the residential area where Feng Chuanshuo was located would have been destroyed.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo was injured, but it was not fatal.
Feng Chuanshuo's condition was slightly better than Zhao Pu Chuanshuo's.
He looked at Zhao Pu Chuanshuo mockingly.
"Come on, kill me!"
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo's expression remained unchanged, and he dragged his injured body, walking step by step towards Feng Chuanshuo.
"Old man, I'm here, coming to take your old life!"
Startled, Feng Chuanshuo retreated quickly.
Unfortunately, he did not notice that Feng Nan behind him was holding the Wind God Bow and had locked onto him.
An arrow condensed from wind energy elements shot silently towards the back of Feng Chuanshuo's head.
By the time Feng Chuanshuo sensed the danger and wanted to dodge, it was too late.
He was shot and killed by Feng Nan, falling to the ground with unwillingness etched on his face.
After dealing with Feng Chuanshuo, Feng Nan came to Zhao Pu Chuanshuo.
"Are you alright? Shall we take a break before dealing with Ming Chuanshuo?"
"No, there's no time," Zhao Pu Chuanshuo said stubbornly.
Without time to clean up the battlefield, Zhao Pu Chuanshuo took Feng Nan to Ming Chuanshuo's home.
Ming Chuanshuo was not like Feng Chuanshuo, who was a solitary man.
Ming Chuanshuo's entire family lived together.
The entire building belonged to their family.
Ming Chuanshuo lived on the first floor, and there was even a small courtyard here.
In the Imperial Capital Base City, rooms with courtyards were extremely rare.
At this moment, Ming Chuanshuo was at home, hosting a mysterious guest behind Feng Chuanshuo's back.
It was the envoy from the Yaksha Totem Kingdom, and also the Yaksha of god level who would be stationed in the Imperial Capital Base City in the future.
The Yaksha had a very ugly appearance.
However, this Yaksha of god level had arrived at the Imperial Capital Base City in advance and had disguised itself, looking no different from a normal person.
Under the command of the Netherworld Yaksha Emperor, it had contacted Ming Chuanshuo long ago.
The purpose was to make Yanhuang defect to their Yaksha Totem Kingdom and eliminate all restless elements.
Anyone who dared to obstruct it would be dealt with in secret.
Fortunately, everything had gone smoothly, and it did not need to take action.
It planned to return to the Yaksha Totem Kingdom tomorrow to report the situation of Yanhuang to the Netherworld Yaksha Emperor.
When it returned, it would openly be stationed in the Imperial Capital Base City.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo was not aware of this situation.
Otherwise, he would not have dared to bring Feng Nan to flip the table and deal with Ming Chuanshuo.
As they arrived outside Ming Chuanshuo's home, they were sensed by the Yaksha who had condensed a divine personality.
However, it did not take them seriously at all, wanting to see what Zhao Pu Chuanshuo and Feng Nan were up to.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo frowned upon seeing the lively scene at Ming Chuanshuo's home.
He did not want this matter to involve too many people.
Damn it, what is this crazy old woman doing tonight?
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo did not act immediately; he observed the banquet situation in secret.
He discovered that Ming Chuanshuo was extremely respectful, even fawning, towards a young man with an ordinary appearance.
Who was this? To be treated with such deference by Ming Chuanshuo?
Even in front of Long Zhen Chuanshuo, Ming Chuanshuo had never been so obsequious and ingratiating.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo realized that this young man was the protagonist of this banquet, and everyone was trying to please and flatter him.
The young man was also very happy.
He drank glass after glass of wine with gusto.
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo was surprised to find that he could not see through the young man's strength.
Moreover, he sensed a terrifying aura from the young man.
He frowned.
Damn crazy old woman, could she have let the Yaksha in early?
Zhao Pu Chuanshuo dared not make a move and prepared to leave with Feng Nan.
However, this Yaksha was not going to let Zhao Pu Chuanshuo and the others go.
"Since you're here, don't even think about leaving!"
It reached out and grabbed towards Zhao Pu Chuanshuo.