Luo Xiaowei was undeniably good at stealing the spotlight. Although most of the Frost Moths had been lured away by Meng Zibin and the others, he had forcefully provoked a Rank 3 Frost Moth, thereby recapturing the audience's attention.
Everyone knew that Luo Xiaowei was no match for a Rank 3 demonic beast, yet he still acted as he did, which made him appear exceptionally brave.
The viewers erupted in a frenzy!
"Ah Wei, he's really... I'm crying!"
"Heaven did not give birth to my Brother Da Wei, and the way of the sword would be like a long night for eternity!"
"Holy crap! I think I saw a phoenix!"
"It's Sister Qin, her body has changed! Little Demoness, transform!"
Chu Yang's gaze fell upon Qin Xiaoxiao and the mysterious snow lotuses she was touching. Information about these snow lotuses surfaced in his mind.
Extreme Snow Lotus, a plant that only grew at the summit of snow-capped mountains, gathered the chill of heaven and earth, an agglomeration of the most pure cold energy.
The very first Extreme Snow Lotus in the world was nurtured by the essence blood of an Ice Crystal Phoenix.
From then on, this type of plant was forever branded with the Ice Crystal Phoenix's mark.
Much like the Fire Phoenix's association with the Phoenix Tree, the phoenix was paired with the snow lotus.
Where Extreme Snow Lotuses grew, there would be something related to the Ice Crystal Phoenix.
Although Qin Xiaoxiao was not a true Ice Crystal Phoenix, her Ice Phoenix Sacred Body constitution had an inextricable connection with the Ice Crystal Phoenix.
Therefore, this might be a unique opportunity meant solely for her. However, Chu Yang could not discern what exactly related to the Ice Crystal Phoenix was present there.
"It's truly wonderful, everyone gets to grow..."
...
A thick layer of frost instantly formed on the snow. The raging Frost Moths abruptly halted, as if they had encountered the most terrifying thing in the world.
Qin Xiaoxiao's hair turned ice blue, her pupils also becoming a deep azure. She turned her head, her gaze like a supreme queen surveying her subjects.
A phantom image of a resplendent Ice Phoenix also coalesced above her head, reminiscent of the vision that manifested when she touched the [Talent Assessment Stone].
The Extreme Snow Lotuses at her feet transformed into streams of light and entered her body, propelling her cultivation directly to the late stage of Qi Condensation.
While she did not manage to break through to Foundation Establishment, the phantom image of the Ice Phoenix became more substantial, its peerless kingly aura descending upon everyone!
The Frost Moth locked in combat with Luo Xiaowei also felt an aura that made its soul tremble. The ferocity in its eyes was instantly cleared, replaced by bewildered fear.
Luo Xiaowei watched Qin Xiaoxiao's transformation and her unfamiliar eyes, his mouth agape, his face filled with disbelief.
"This... could she have been possessed?"
The Frost Moths chasing Meng Zibin and the others also descended into chaos, screaming in panic and darting about as if they had encountered the most terrifying thing in the world.
Bai Niianchen, upon witnessing Qin Xiaoxiao's transformation, was also somewhat dumbfounded. "Infinite Heavenly Venerable..."
Meng Zibin, amidst his astonishment, also frowned deeply.
He had discovered these Extreme Snow Lotuses. Even if they were of no use to him, seeing them all taken by Qin Xiaoxiao still made him feel a pang of discomfort.
Meanwhile, Chen Xiaohan's eyes blazed with jealousy, her fists clenched so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh.
She roared inwardly, "Why? Why were we chased by so many demonic beasts, and you snatched all the benefits! Why isn't this opportunity mine!"
At that moment, Qin Xiaoxiao, who had previously been timid around demonic beasts, charged towards the Frost Moths. The colossal Ice Crystal Phoenix above her head let out a piercing cry and charged with her!
The Frost Moth entangled with Luo Xiaowei emitted a terrified shriek. Its first instinct was not to resist, but to flee.
However, wherever Qin Xiaoxiao passed, only an explosion of bloody mist appeared. The Rank 3 Frost Moth let out a final scream and perished instantly!
Luo Xiaowei, standing nearby, broke out in a cold sweat. He looked at Qin Xiaoxiao, who was still wielding a hammer in her hand, and couldn't help but sigh, "I thought after transforming, she'd be a mage, but it turns out she's still a Hammer King..."
The Frost Moths pursuing Meng Zibin and the others, upon seeing Qin Xiaoxiao, scattered in terror!
But Meng Zibin knew this was the best time to eliminate the Frost Moths. He quickly shouted to Bai Niianchen, "Daoist Bai, these Frost Moths have lost their will to fight. Let's eliminate them with Miss Qin!"
"Leave them to this humble Taoist!"
The old Taoist, clad in tattered robes, eagerly rushed over, holding two streams of spiritual energy, black and white, in his hands. He continuously bombarded the Frost Moths, who were acting like headless flies!
Meng Zibin also gathered his Solar True Fire, transforming it into a wall of flames that trapped the terrified, rampaging Frost Moths within the fiery enclosure.
"What are you still gawking at? Don't you want the demon cores?" he yelled at Chen Xiaohan, who was still lost in her jealousy, before charging towards the Frost Moths.
Chen Xiaohan gritted her teeth and followed Meng Zibin into battle once more.
Qin Xiaoxiao in this state was truly ferocious, her power seeming to approach the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
She held her hammer, taking down one 'whiny monster' after another!
However, Luo Xiaowei noticed that her anomalous state could not be maintained for long; the figure of the Ice Phoenix was growing increasingly dim!
He sighed, "Alas, the spotlight I finally managed to steal has been snatched away again, damn it!"
He immediately drew his sword and charged towards the Frost Moths.
Under the influence of the transformed Qin Xiaoxiao, these moths were so terrified that they were losing their minds.
In this state, even though they were powerful, their skill usage was as chaotic as headless flies. As long as one paid a little attention to the powder they spewed, they posed little threat.
Thus, the battle, which had initially been disadvantageous, quickly became one-sided.
About ten minutes later, all the Frost Moths were completely annihilated.
Qin Xiaoxiao's body swayed slightly, the phantom image of the Ice Phoenix above her head shattered, her ice-blue hair returned to black, and the coldness in her eyes receded, returning her to her original appearance.
Looking at the dense corpses of the Frost Moths, Qin Xiaoxiao's face turned pale, her legs went weak, and she almost fell to her knees.
But Luo Xiaowei caught her. "Hey? Are you alright?"
Qin Xiaoxiao's body felt weak. She said feebly, "Ah Wei... was I very scary just now?"
"Uh... not really. I can only say you were incredibly fierce!"
Qin Xiaoxiao's eyes welled up with tears. She said aggrievedly, "I'm not that ferocious a person... It was the will of the Ice Crystal Phoenix that was activated, not me..."
Luo Xiaowei looked at the ice hammer formed from ice on the ground, now smeared with the gruesome blood and flesh of the Frost Moths. His expression stiffened, and he forced himself to comfort her, "I know, I understand you. How could you be associated with the word 'ferocious'?"