books44 Chapter 364 Polar Region 5
Chapter 364 Polar Region 5
The massive body crashed to the ground, and the bull-headed beast lazily occupied the entire area, snoring softly from its mouth. Had it fallen asleep after eating and drinking its fill?
Cheng Jiu was somewhat confused.
The location where the giant beast lay was somewhat peculiar, right between the Snow Rabbit Cave and the Ice Crystal Forest. Some snow rabbits returning from foraging liked to take a shortcut and would casually leap over the giant beast.
They have no sense of crisis whatsoever.
Previously, Cheng Jiu thought these rabbits were silly for their behavior, but now he felt a sense of relief, as if the giant beast was not in any danger.
At least we won't take action against them.
The giant beast had used up all the Imperial Ice Stones, and Cheng Jiu didn't feel any regret. No matter how bold she was, she wouldn't dare to snatch food from a tiger's mouth. What is destined to be yours will be yours, and what is not, you can't force. At least she collected some, so she didn't leave empty-handed!
Cheng Jiu looked at the rabbits diligently carrying the Ice Crystal Fruit with a solemn expression.
Bunny Bro!
I'll be hanging out with you guys during this time in the Arctic!
Cheng Jiu felt that as an outsider, he was no match for the locals, so he didn't insist on finding senior brothers and sisters.
Having encountered three giant beasts in a row, Cheng Jiu felt incredibly lucky to have survived, especially if the polar regions were inhabited by such powerful beings.
When faced with this bull-headed behemoth, Cheng Jiu felt that his resistance was extremely futile, as it was an oppression and tremor that came from his very soul!
Cheng Jiu silently prayed for his senior brothers and sisters.
Since the Imperial Ice Stone is gone, let's explore the surrounding area!
It's still late before dark!
With this behemoth here, this place is relatively safe!
Cheng Jiu carried his sword and walked towards the ice crystal forest not far away.
Many ice crystal trees grow here, and ice crystal fruits hang on the trees. This ice crystal forest is very large, stretching for tens of thousands of kilometers according to Cheng Jiu's observation. In some places, there are traces of fallen trees trampled by footprints.
This seems quite normal in the territory inhabited by the Minotaur.
Cheng Jiu leaned against the ice crystal tree near the snow rabbit cave, crunching on an ice crystal fruit. Fruits that grow in the polar regions are definitely not normal fruits. Simply put, ice crystal fruits are fruits formed from condensed ice elements.
The feeling of fullness provided by the fruit is essentially just a piece of iced fruit.
Frozen teeth!
Aside from cultivators with ice-elemental roots, almost no one likes to eat this stuff.
Cheng Jiu searched the surroundings and found it to be very safe. Apart from the bull-headed beast, there were almost no spirit beasts or demon beasts living in this area.
This place seems to be shrouded in a strange atmosphere; even the polar winds and snows that blow here become much gentler.
Cheng Jiu originally thought they were the Imperial Ice Stones, but now it seems they are not.
As Cheng Jiu expected, apart from the Imperial Ice Stone, there were almost no resources here that caught his eye.
This area seems to be completely occupied by ice crystal trees; there are only ice crystal trees left.
However, this place is a paradise for these snow hares. They are even more active here than they were on the ice plains. These fluffy little balls of fur rampage through the ice crystal forest, laughing and playing.
Cheng Jiu, this "person", has received invitations from several Golden Core stage snow rabbits. It's possible that Cheng Jiu took refuge in the snow rabbit cave last night and picked up the scent of snow rabbits.
Make them mistake Cheng Jiu for "themselves" rabbits!
The giant beasts snored loudly, and the earth trembled, but these snow rabbits were unaffected, which was truly amazing.
Cheng Jiu was extremely curious about what kind of place the polar regions were, that they could nurture such simple creatures, or even demonic beasts!
This completely overturned the understanding of the cultivation world. After all, in the understanding of the cultivation world, apart from spirit beasts, demon beasts are all corrupted, violent and ferocious.
These snow rabbits, however, are different; they have no spirit whatsoever.
As night gradually fell, the snow rabbits seemed to sense the passage of time and orderly returned to their burrows.
A Nascent Soul stage snow rabbit slowly stopped under the tree where Cheng Jiu was. Cheng Jiu looked at the snow rabbit with some surprise.
Is this yesterday's snow hare?
Is he waiting for her?
Cheng Jiu could hardly believe that the seemingly clumsy snow rabbit possessed such wisdom!
Cheng Jiu jumped down from the tree, and the snow rabbit bent down slightly, seemingly preparing to carry her back to the snow rabbit burrow as it had done yesterday.
Cheng Jiu couldn't describe how she felt. After all, she had chosen the snow rabbit because it looked good, it was suitable for her, and she wanted to use it. It was hard to say she had good intentions.
But it is precisely from these filthy thoughts that such pure flowers can bloom.
Cheng Jiu felt that the snow rabbit corpse in the ring was actually a bit hot to the touch. She originally wanted to kill them and eat their meat!
As it grew darker, the snow rabbit became somewhat anxious and tugged at Cheng Jiu's pants, prompting Cheng Jiu to sit on its lap.
Fortunately, the tree where Cheng Jiu was was not far from the snow cave, and the snow rabbit carried Cheng Jiu at high speed toward the snow cave!
"Moo~!"
The Minotaur has awakened!
It paid no attention to the little creatures busy returning home, nor did it show any pity. Cheng Jiu saw several snow rabbits taking shortcuts being kicked to death by the Minotaur's hooves as they passed by.
The Minotaur wasn't specifically targeting the Snow Rabbit; it was just that the Minotaur was too strong and the Snow Rabbit too weak. Every move it made, even the slightest collision, would be fatal to the Snow Rabbit.
The same applies to Cheng Jiu.
"Moo!"
The bull-headed beast emitted a deep purple light and roared towards the sky.
Cheng Jiu witnessed a spectacle he would never forget: stars, like jewels unveiled from behind a curtain, shimmering in the unsuspecting polar night.
Traction, fall!
Legend has it that the Imperial Ice Stones are actually fallen stars!
The shocking scene was deeply etched into Cheng Jiu's mind, and she could no longer see anything else. The snow rabbit carried her and leaped down from the snow rabbit hole.
So, were those precious Imperial Ice Stones actually made by beasts?
Buried in the fluffy pile, Cheng Jiu still couldn't sleep. The scene of the falling star kept replaying in Cheng Jiu's mind.
It was an indescribable sense of awe. Cheng Jiu had seen her master and the Underworld Emperor make grand moves, freezing thousands of miles and moving mountains and changing veins, but none of them could compare to the shock she felt today.
They're different! They're different!
This is a challenge, a mastery, and a subjugation of nature by living beings!
This is what Cheng Jiu's heart desires!
Cheng Jiu felt the Heavenly Wood Sword inexplicably heating up on his back, and his heart surged with excitement.
She knew all too well how dangerous the polar nights were, but at this moment, Cheng Jiu inexplicably felt fearless!
She suddenly stood up from the pile of rabbits, stepped over another group of rabbits, and walked deeper into the ice cave.
The rabbit hole is not a single passage, but connects to several large ice caves around it, and the ice caves are interconnected. Snow rabbits are gentle in nature and can rest in any of the ice caves.
The ice cave Cheng Jiu is in now is not the same ice cave as before, and the rabbits beside him are certainly not the same rabbits as last night.
Cheng Jiu recalled the scene of the falling star, the sword in his hand moving with the wind. Cheng Jiu didn't know what he was dancing, it was completely different from what he had learned and comprehended before.
But she felt inexplicably happy, and her speed increased, her sword winds becoming more and more swift.
The freezing temperature was extremely low, but Cheng Jiu's forehead was covered in a dense layer of sweat, and he felt inexplicably hot!
Stars appeared behind her, flying faster and faster, then falling, falling, and falling again.
Countless stars streaked across the night sky.
boom!
The ice wall, as hard as black iron, was suddenly blasted open, revealing an unfamiliar ice cave that Cheng Jiu had never set foot in before.
The loud noise startled even the sleeping snow rabbit, causing its ears to twitch.
Is this a treasure chest?
Cheng Jiu looked at the huge box inside the ice cave in front of him and almost thought he was seeing things.
No, where did this treasure chest come from in the polar regions?
Could it have been left behind by previous explorers?
The box is very rustic, exuding a faint bamboo fragrance. It is black overall, but it secretes a thick, ink-like grease. Even in the cold environment of the snow cave, it still maintains its integrity.
Cheng Jiu had never seen such wood before; to be precise, there was no such wood in the cultivation world, but Cheng Jiu recognized it.
I read about it in a book while studying under Cang Jiyue.
Phoenix Bloodwood is said to be born from the blood of the mythical phoenix, which the ancients believed had the effect of improving blood circulation, and in fact, it is true.
For humans, Phoenix Weeping Bloodwood is believed to enhance blood circulation and prolong life. Furniture made from it is said to protect precious items from decay and remain as good as new over time.
It is a rare, unparalleled treasure that does not exist in other secret realms and only grows on the Xuan Tian Continent.
Unfortunately, this tree went extinct 50,000 years ago. It is said that the last one was stolen and cut down by the emperor of the Lin Dynasty in the mortal realm, who sent people to the ancient battlefield to make a coffin.
This enraged the Phoenix Clan, and with their support, the Demon Realm and the Human Realm engaged in a nearly five-hundred-year-long war between demons and humans.
In the end, it was the demon race that went too far, provoking the five major sects to take action. Only after the Lin Dynasty apologized did the matter finally come to an end.
Currently, there are still Phoenix Clan members holding positions in the Demon Clan Royal Palace!
Once humans and demons start fighting, the Phoenix Clan will come to their aid instantly!
In other words, this box may be an artifact from 50,000 years ago!
Look at that ink tinged with fiery red, and the refreshing fragrance; just standing not far away, you feel the scorching fire element rushing towards you!
This is an ice cave, this is the polar region!
The only thing capable of suppressing the Ice Spirit's aura to the point of being unable to lift its head, even when the timing and location are completely unfavorable, is the legendary Phoenix Weeping Bloodwood.
Cheng Jiu couldn't think of anything else.
So how did this ancient treasure from over 50,000 years ago end up here?
Looking at the box, Cheng Jiu hesitated, which was rare for him. Indeed, after being battered by the polar region for the past few days, Cheng Jiu no longer dared to be as reckless as before!
Should we open it?
Let's set up a formation first!
Yesterday, Cheng Jiu did not come away empty-handed. At least this region gave Cheng Jiu a lot of inspiration. The polar regions are extremely exclusive and extremely pure. Cheng Jiu already has ideas on how to utilize the unique characteristics of the polar regions.
Now is the perfect time to put it to use! Let's see how to deal with the monsters inside the box!
This isn't following one's heart; it's prudence!
careful!
Cheng Jiu took out the Imperial Ice Stone, a hint of heartache flashing in his eyes. He had only just acquired it, and now he was about to throw it away!
What a waste of money! It's such a waste of money!
However, she had many treasures, but only the Extreme Ice Stone could suppress the polar regions.
The original soup is transformed into original food.
Moreover, when Cheng Jiu obtained the Imperial Ice Stone, he inexplicably felt that it was different from other stones. As for what was different, Cheng Jiu couldn't say without a reference point!
It's just different, after all, the person who made it was no ordinary person!
That's a monster capable of bringing down stars!
Cheng Jiu had quite a few Imperial Ice Stones, and setting up this formation had cost a considerable amount of money. In addition to the Imperial Ice Stones, Cheng Jiu had also contributed many other treasures.
Hopefully, the final result won't disappoint it!
The formation has no rank. Cheng Jiu is far from being able to draw upon the power of heaven and earth. This is just an empty shell. The final quality of the counterattack formation depends on how much polar power it can draw upon from the things inside the Phoenix Weeping Blood Wood.
If it contains a box of treasures, then even a first-grade formation cannot compare!
The polar regions were far too dangerous. Cheng Jiu had no faith in his own luck and only dared to make the greatest possible preparations before opening the box.
This is prudence!
Hmm! Be cautious!
Cheng Jiu squatted on the edge of the dense array pattern, holding a long spear in his hand. As he channeled spiritual energy into it, he continuously pulled the spear out. Cheng Jiu had dug it out from his own junkyard. It was of low quality and of little use, its only function being that it could be continuously stretched.
Cheng Jiu originally intended to forge it into a long staff, but after forging it, it inexplicably turned out like this!
What use is a spear that can only be extended indefinitely in battle?
Ah!
It's very useful. For example, right now, I won't feel bad if I lose it!
He infused the spear with spiritual power and swiftly thrust it toward the keyhole.
A giant yellow lock fell.
The black mist suddenly overturned the box lid and continued to spread, clearly indicating that it was coming with ill intentions!
Cheng Jiu sensed the danger emanating from the black mist. Her hand trembled violently, she dropped her spear, and clutched her head! She knew it, she knew it!
Anything that can appear in the polar regions is no pushover!
Even the best things come with danger!
A suit of pitch-black armor emerged, empty, constantly emanating resentment, ghostly energy, and demonic power...
It was practically a massive fusion of gases, and a terrifying aura kept rising.
The sense of crisis that Cheng Jiu felt surpassed that of the Mahayana Realm, almost on par with the giant beasts outside!
Master! She knew it; what appeared here was either a great opportunity or something terrifying!
What exactly is this thing?
Cheng Jiu had never seen or smelled anything so foul. It felt like it had been rolled in rice for three days and then left to ferment for three days without being washed. In short, it was disgusting, disgusting, extremely disgusting!
Cheng Jiu was screaming with all his might, "Stay away from this thing!"
It saw her too!
It probably didn't expect that it would be awakened by something so weak, and it was even slightly taken aback!
Cheng Jiu actually saw through its thoughts and rolled his eyes inwardly.
Thank you for looking down on her so much!
So please have some magnanimity and let her off the hook!
Clearly, this thing is unknown and lacks any of the fine qualities of humans. Instead, it's like a monster. Even a mosquito-sized piece of meat is still meat!
The black gas transformed into thousands of tentacles, swiftly wrapping around her!
Less than a centimeter from Cheng Jiu's nose, it was blocked by an invisible ice barrier!
Cheng Jiu looked smugly at the unidentified object, thinking it really thought she was reckless and unprepared!
A storm, as big as the polar surface, was brewing inside the ice cave, growing bigger and bigger!
Cheng Jiu heard the sound of sand and gravel scraping against the armor!
Enjoy your time!
Cheng Jiu stared at the Phoenix Weeping Bloodwood that had previously sheltered the armor. At this moment, he desperately needed a fishing rod capable of hooking a fish weighing tens of thousands of pounds!