The frigid power poured forth without end. As Xiao Heng stepped into the pool, even standing beside it, he could still sense the vast energy contained within.
Crouching halfway down, Xiao Heng lightly touched the lake water with his hand. As his fingers made contact with the water, faint ripples spread outward. The frigid power quickly wrapped around his entire palm and continued to creep upward, soon leaving pale yellowish-bloody patterns across his face.
"Nine Netherworld Yellow Spring truly is tyrannical," Xiao Heng murmured. Power circulated through him as faint black Devouring Power covered the power of the Five Elements. The Five Elements turned, swiftly refining the frigid power that had invaded his body into pure energy and absorbing it into him.
Xiao Heng gazed at the enormous lake, greed flickering in his eyes. That tiny bit of power from earlier was negligible to him, but to this lake, it was equally insignificant.
"Looks like I'm not the only one who can gain an opportunity here." Medusa stepped forward and spoke softly. Looking at the lake water, she knew that although it was deadly poison to ordinary people, for her, a Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python, this was undoubtedly a treasure ground that seemed specially prepared for her.
"Indeed." Xiao Heng said softly, "Wait here for a moment. I'll go down first and scout the way. You can come down afterward."
Medusa nodded slightly.
Splash!
Ripples spread across the surface as Xiao Heng leaped directly into the lake. The power of the Five Elements circulated, protecting his body from the erosion of the frigid power. As for absorbing energy, that required time. For now, obtaining the Yellow Spring Blood Crystal came first.
The water was extremely dim, but Xiao Heng's vision still allowed him to see clearly. All around him, frigid