Chapter 122 A unique ice palace
The world inside the tower, near the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.
The ice dragon was cultivating beside the ice spring of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, absorbing pure ice-attribute elemental energy.
Suddenly, the space above her head fluctuated, and five strands of pure white, jade-like, ten-thousand-year-old Profound Ice marrow fell down with a"thud ,"neatly arranged in front of her.
The ice dragon’s eyes widened as it sensed the vast, pure energy within the Profound Ice Marrow, causing its body to tremble slightly with excitement.
Thank you for the gifts of nature!
Thank you , Master!
She quickly adjusted her state, slightly opened her dragon mouth, and a suction force drew in a strand of Profound Ice Marrow, which she began to absorb with all her might.
...
Inside the ice cave.
Ice Emperor also put the remaining five Ten-Thousand- Year Mystic Ice Marrows into his bracelet.
With these Profound Ice Marrow, several more powerful beings could be born from the Northern Soul Beasts.
Especially my Ice Jade Scorpion clan!
The Ice Jade Scorpion clan will rise to greatness in my hands!
Hehehe...
The Snow Empress looked at Jiang Bai and Jiang Li’er:"Jiang Bai, Li’er, why don’t you come with us to the inner circle first? I have some matters to instruct Atai and Xiaobai, and Bing’er may also need to arrange some clan affairs."
Jiang Li’er immediately raised her hand:"I’m fine with it! Wherever Jiang Bai goes, I’ll go!"
She took Jiang Bai’s arm, her eyes sparkling. The far north core area—that’s the stronghold of the Snow Emperor and the Ice Emperor; there must be many novel things there.
Snow Empress’s gaze fell on Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai pondered for a moment, then nodded and said,"Alright. I also need time to process my recent improvements."
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The core of the far north, the Ice Palace.
This is a palace built entirely of ice blocks, extremely tall and covering a vast area.
The architectural style is rugged and bold, lacking the exquisite craftsmanship of human palaces, instead exuding a primitive and majestic beauty.
It is clearly the work of a pure soul beast.
"This is where Bing’er and I usually live,"Snow Empress explained."It’s a bit simple, please excuse the simplicity."
Jiang Bai shook his head:"It’s nothing, just unique."
settling Jiang Bai and the Ice Emperor in a side hall of the Ice Palace , the Snow Emperor and the Ice Emperor left to attend to their respective affairs.
Jiang Bai and Jiang Li’er strolled around the Ice Palace. The interior was even simpler than the exterior, with almost no decorations except for the necessary ice tables, ice chairs, and ice beds.
Occasionally, there are some ice sculptures on the walls, depicting the life scenes of the soul beasts in the far north. Although they are a bit rough, they have a unique charm.
After walking around, the two returned to the side hall. The hall was empty , except for two ice beds and an ice table.
"A bit boring..."
Jiang Li’er sat cross-legged on the ice bed, resting her chin on her hand,"I wonder how long Sister Snow Empress and Sister Ice Empress will be busy."
Jiang Bai sat down opposite her and smiled,"Then let’s cultivate. Perfect timing, I have something for you."
"What is it?"Jiang Li’er’s eyes lit up.
Jiang Bai took something out of his storage bracelet.
It was a huge chrysanthemum, with a beautiful purple color and each petal was fuzzy, making it look both cute and strange.
The stamens rise about half a foot above the petals, their tips shimmering with a faint golden light. The entire flower exudes a rich spiritual energy; just a whiff of it is enough to refresh the mind and spirit.
Jiang Li’er’s eyes immediately lit up with stars:"Wow! Jiang Bai, what’s this? It’s so beautiful!"
Jiang Bai smiled and offered her the chrysanthemum:"This is called the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum, a celestial herb. Consuming it allows one’s energy to flow through the limbs and blood to circulate through the eight meridians, thus cultivating an indestructible body."
"A magical herb?! An indestructible body?!"Jiang Li’er gasped, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.
Although she was transformed from an imperial auspicious beast, she had little experience and limited knowledge, not to mention that celestial herbs were legendary even in the world of soul beasts.
After all, the vast majority of immortal herbs grow in special environments like the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, and very few people or beasts know about immortal herbs. Unless you deliberately pay attention and inquire, you won’t know about them.
Jiang Bai nodded :"Your Golden Dragon bloodline is already pure, and your physique is incredibly strong. Consuming this immortal herb will further temper your body, allowing it to reach an indestructible state. This will be immensely beneficial in the future, whether you’re receiving spirit rings, cultivating combat techniques, or engaging in battle."
Jiang Li’er accepted the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum; its skin was warm and smooth to the touch, and the petals were soft. She looked up at Jiang Bai, her eyes filled with emotion:"Such a precious immortal herb... and you just gave it to me like that?"
Jiang Bai ruffled her silver hair:"If I don’t give it to you, who else should I give it to? Sister Xue’er’s Angel Martial Soul follows the Divine path, so her physique isn’t the main focus. But you follow the Dragon Clan’s physique path, so this immortal herb is most suitable for you."
Jiang Li’er’s eyes reddened slightly. Suddenly, she leaned forward and kissed Jiang Bai ’s cheek twice.
"Thank you, Jiang Bai!"
Holding the herb in her hands, her little face flushed, she asked eagerly,"Then... how do I take it?"
Jiang Bai explained carefully :"Eat the stamen first, then eat the petals one by one. Don’t eat the stem or root. After you’ve finished, immediately cultivate on the spot to neutralize the medicinal effects and break through your bottleneck."
Jiang Li’er nodded vigorously and immediately walked to the corner of the side hall, where she sat down cross-legged.
Following Jiang Bai’s instructions , she carefully plucked the golden stamen and put it in her mouth.
The flower petals melted in her mouth, transforming into a warm current that flowed down her throat and then spread throughout her body. Jiang Li’er felt as if every pore on her body had opened up, an indescribable sense of comfort.
Then, she began to tear off the purple petals one by one and put them into her mouth.
With each piece she ate, the warm current within her body grew stronger. By the time she had finished the entire chrysanthemum , she was enveloped in a faint purple-gold halo.
appeared on the surface of the skin , and the bones made soft crackling sounds , as if undergoing some kind of transformation.
Jiang Li’er dared not delay. She immediately closed her eyes, concentrated, and circulated her golden dragon soul power to absorb and refine the power of the immortal herbs.
Jiang Bai stood by her side, looking at her tenderly.
He could sense that Jiang Li’er’s aura was steadily improving, and her physique was becoming increasingly powerful under the tempering of the immortal herbs. Occasionally, a metallic luster would flash across her skin, a sign that she was beginning to achieve"Indestructible Vajra".
"At this rate, once she fully absorbs the medicinal power, her physical strength will probably be comparable to a 100,000-year-old soul beast..."Jiang Bai estimated in his mind.
"Plus, with her pure-blooded golden dragon bloodline, her close combat ability will not be weaker than a power-attack type soul master who is two major levels above her."
Time passed slowly.
Outside the ice palace , the wind and snow continued.
The Ice Emperor was giving a speech at the Ice Jade Scorpion Clan’s territory , distributing Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow and fragments of Profound Ice Marrow to the clan’s powerful members and arranging clan affairs.
The Snow Emperor then found the Ice Bear King Xiaobai, who was dozing on the ice plains, and the Titan Snow Demon King Atai, who was cultivating in the valley. She gave them some instructions and also gave them some Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow and fragments of Profound Ice Marrow.
Inside the side hall, Jiang Li’er’s cultivation had reached a crucial moment.
The purple-gold halo grew stronger and stronger, enveloping her entire body, with the faint sound of a dragon’s roar emanating from it, majestic and ancient.
Jiang Bai quietly guarded the area , while simultaneously sending a wisp of his consciousness into the tower to check on the dragon beasts and the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.
Everything is moving in a positive direction.