Beat It into Kneeling Submission!

"Ice Crystal... Demon Serpent"

Bennigo was momentarily dazed, only recovering from his shock and disorientation when the boy riding the giant snake approached.

"Don't bring it into that space; it can't withstand its antics!"

Bennigo threw down a sentence and hurriedly turned back.

Hiss—roar—

The enormous snake hissed with a deep, piercing buzz, and terrifying energy fluctuations naturally formed, creating blue ripples that condensed into large patches of ice flowers in the air. An ancient, savage aura emanated from it, as if some mysterious incantation was echoing in the void.

Ronan narrowed his eyes, gripping the metal chains reinforced with the [Silverization] rune tightly with both hands, occasionally pulling them upwards with force. He seemed to be easily suppressing the resistance coming from below, but in reality, it was far more than it appeared.

Only he truly understood the terrifying nature of the Ancient Snake Species him.

He had no effective means to suppress the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent. On the way back from White Stone Fortress to Silver Magic Ring, he had to take out the ice block that sealed the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent every one or two hours to strengthen the sealing power. Later, this frequency increased to once every twenty minutes, then every ten minutes, then every five minutes, until he could no longer seal it with ice magic.

Ronan had no choice but to disembark midway, and he traveled back to the Silver Magic Ring on his own, which took him five days longer than if he had taken the ship.

In those twenty-odd days, Ronan witnessed firsthand the terrifying growth rate of this Ancient Ice Crystal Magic Serpent.

He watched as it rose from less than a first-tier strength to almost a late-stage first-tier magical beast in just over twenty days.

Its size has also increased dramatically from more than ten meters to nearly thirty meters now.

The icy scales on the snake's body became increasingly dazzling, and the patterns beneath the scales grew in a more mysterious direction. The icy horn on its head had also grown to more than half a meter long, constantly emitting waves of energy that made people's hearts tremble.

If monsters were also categorized into geniuses and mediocres, this Ice Crystal Magic Serpent would undoubtedly be considered a top-tier "prodigy."

The ancient blood flowing through its veins is truly astonishing.

"Now I finally understand why wizards are so obsessed and fanatical in their pursuit of the power of bloodlines."

Compared to the way ordinary wizards rely on long periods of meditation, enlightenment, learning, and knowledge accumulation to exchange for power from the world, inheriting ancient and mysterious bloodlines is itself a huge treasure.

By simply digging deeper and unlocking new paths, one can easily obtain benefits ten times, or even dozens of times, greater than those from normal cultivation methods.

No one could resist being moved.

Ronan was the same.

Taking a deep breath, the crystalline Spiritual Power Crystal in his mind glowed slightly. He mobilized his massive level-two mental energy, Ronan one hand to aim at the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent beneath him. Countless streams of light and the aura of the Dharma Domain surged from his palm, transforming into streaks of deep blue aurora, like the veins of glaciers and Frozen Earth, binding the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent layer by layer.

He gripped the densely packed Silver White Metal chains with his right hand and exerted force, causing countless chains to tighten instantly. One end of each chain was deeply embedded in the softest part of the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent's mouth. Apart from this spot, all other parts were protected by serpent scales, making it impossible to penetrate.

Bound and in pain, the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent struggled [Rage] and furiously.

The enormous snake head, topped with an ice-blue horn, quietly turned around, its pair of scarlet, diamond-like snake eyes fixed on Ronan, exuding a chilling intent that seemed almost tangible.

Snakes are inherently vengeful creatures.

Ronan had been manipulating it for over twenty days, and the two fought countless times along the way. Even the proficiency of all the ice spells on Ronan's Character Panel skill bar increased dramatically.

He even felt that the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent's rapid growth was not only due to its powerful bloodline, but also inseparable from his constant "encouragement."

This Ice Crystal Magic Serpent must have been born not long ago. In its "simple" worldview, Ronan should be considered the "worst" person it has ever met.

Some of its inherent traits as a snake have not yet fully awakened, and its personality is like that of a child.

It hates Ronan to the core and is always thinking about launching a counterattack against Ronan, but it never thinks about finding a chance to escape, which is quite interesting.

"Get down!"

Ronan manipulated the silver metal chains and the Ice Magic channels in his hands, forcing the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent to fly slowly into the valley below, driven by his own will.

On his way here, he transmitted the technical principles of "Bloodline Transplant" to Bennigo via Communication Stone, and Bennigo has already gone to prepare everything needed.

He must complete the "Bloodline Transplant" as soon as possible, otherwise, if he allows the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent to continue growing, the transplant process will become increasingly difficult.

In fact, he was already struggling to suppress its resistance and struggle. As a wizard who majored in ice magic, he was facing the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, an ancient ice serpent species that had been weakened too much. This guy's resistance to ice magic was too high. Ordinary first-tier or even second-tier ice magic spells had almost no effect on it. Only methods containing Extraordinary Magic Domain could barely cause it some damage.

The Ice Crystal Magic Serpent roared as it slowly swam into the deep valley. Its ice crystal scales surged like waves, making a crisp, clattering sound—a sign of its anger.

The terrifying chill emanating from its massive serpentine body instantly froze the small waterfall in the deep valley, causing large chunks of ice to fall from the sky and crash onto the rocks below with tremendous noise.

As Ronan drove the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent into the deep valley, the secluded valley seemed to instantly enter the depths of winter.

"Hiss—whoosh—hiss—whoosh—"

The Ice Crystal Magic Serpent breathed deeply, exhaling bursts of cold air, and fell into a rare state of calm.

Ronan frowned slightly. Over the past twenty days, he had gained a certain understanding of the temperament of this Ice Crystal Magic Serpent.

It enters a relatively calm period every now and then, during which the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent becomes unusually "obedient". However, after the calm period, Ronan will face its more intense resistance, usually accompanied by a huge breakthrough in strength.

In Ronan's perception, an unusually large number of ice-type energy particles were beginning to converge on the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent beneath him, which was one of the reasons why the valley was rapidly entering a harsh winter.

"Bennigo, are you done yet?"

Ronan couldn't help but take out his Communication Stone to urge him on.

Soraya's "Bloodline Transplant" method was not complicated, and the materials required were not particularly rare. Bennigo's Micro Secret Realm Space should have all of them. Before heading to White Stone Fortress, he had left Bennigo a large amount of resources.

"Alright."

Bennigo's voice came from behind the broken icefall. He walked out of the Secret Realm Space with a normal expression, found a suitable spot in the valley, and began to quickly set up the magic array needed for Bloodline Transplant.

During this time, Ronan took the Saint Blood Tree out of his Space Ring.

Compared to the last time, the Saint Blood Tree has grown much more.

It has grown to nearly two meters tall, with a trunk as thick as an adult man's wrist. It is lush and verdant, with countless crimson veins that are faintly visible among the branches, adding to its mysterious and noble air.

"I wonder if the current Saint Blood Tree can purify the bloodline of the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent..."

Ronan's eyes gleamed as he looked at the Saint Blood Tree before him.

He remembered that the last time the Saint Blood Tree purified the bloodline of a snow grouse, it was almost "exhausted" and collapsed. The bloodline of a purebred Ice Crystal Magic Serpent was many times stronger than that of a snow grouse.

"We'll purify as much as we can, even if it's just a tiny bit."

Ronan secretly made up his mind.

Suddenly he noticed that the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent seemed to have also sensed the extraordinary nature of the Saint Blood Tree. Its two snake eyes were fixed on the Saint Blood Tree, flashing with an unreadable light.

Ronan thought for a moment, then pulled on the chain in his hand, dragging the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent a little further away from the Saint Blood Tree.

"Alright!"

At that moment, Bennigo's voice came from below. He had already set up a Bloodline Transplant Rune Array on a relatively flat boulder, with points of light flowing around it, waiting for Ronan to enter at any time.

Ronan, gripping the silver chain, stepped down from the back of the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent and gently landed beside Bennigo with the Saint Blood Tree.

"Ancient Ice Crystal Magic Serpent"

Bennigo was now showing a deep shock and disbelief again. "A pureblood who was born not long ago. Where did you get such a wonderful encounter?"

Could there be some undiscovered ancient secret realm hidden in White Stone Highlands?

I'll tell you the details later.

Ronan took a deep breath and looked down at the Bloodline Transplant array beneath his feet. "Perform the Bloodline Transplant for me first."

"Good."

Bennigo suppressed his shock and nodded quickly.

In fact, it wasn't just the Ancient Ice Crystal Magic Serpent in front of him that surprised and puzzled him; the "Bloodline Transplant" technique that Ronan had taught him also surprised and puzzled him.

He was very curious about Ronan's trip to White Stone Fortress, but now was clearly not the time to learn more.

Ronan placed the Saint Blood Tree beside the magic circle, and heard Bennigo's stern voice in his ear.

"I must remind you, the Saint Blood Tree is still too fragile right now."

"By letting such an unstable individual get too close to the Saint Blood Tree, something unexpected might happen that neither of us wants to see."

"I see."

Ronan's eyes flickered. He had been considering this issue ever since he noticed the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent staring intently at the Saint Blood Tree.

Allowing the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, which could go berserk at any moment, to approach the precious Saint Blood Tree is far too risky.

Therefore, he planned to first take a portion of blood from the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent and then give it to the Saint Blood Tree for absorption and purification.

"Why not sign Master and Servant contract with it? Taming it into Magic Pet would be much simpler."

Bennigo's words rang out again.

Ronan was about to answer when he suddenly felt the silver chain he had been gripping tightly loosen in his hand.

He suddenly looked up at the sky.

Countless silver chains detached from the enormous Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, which was then enveloped by countless streams of deep blue light. Its massive body coiled into a ball, its terrifying power surging downwards like waves, resembling an icy blue, frigid sun. "You think I didn't want to?"

Ronan gave Bennigo a deep look, then, after speaking, he leaped into the air.

"Boom!"

Ronan slammed into the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent like a cannonball. His terrifying physical strength, combined with the propulsion of magic, sent the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent flying out of the valley.

The valley and the Micro Secret Realm Space hidden within it served as his and Bennigo's "secret base," and with Rune Array set up underneath, he didn't want to destroy the valley during the battle.

"Boom!"

A man and a snake separated in mid-air outside the deep valley.

Bennigo chased after Ronan from the valley and saw Ronan suspended in mid-air, calmly rubbing an earring on his left earlobe.

Several magical implements flew out from his earrings and fit him perfectly.

Shoulder armor, wrist guards, breastplate, and belt, layer upon layer of ice armor, with a deep blue ice waterfall hanging down from the back, forming a magnificent and noble half-body armor.

[The Winter Homeland]! Ronan can only wear half of it at most right now.

This state does not place too much burden on his mental energy consumption, while providing a considerable boost to his combat power, making it the most perfect state so far.

[Winter Homeland] The Magical Armor is worn, and the runes on each piece light up, combining to form a more advanced and complex new rune.

The runes granted Ronan wave after wave of powerful enhancements, making his senses highly active. Even without casting any spells, the ice-type energy particles floating in the world continued to surge towards him.

In this state, the power of Ice Magic is amplified at least three times! And that doesn't even include the "Yarlis's Ice Ring Necklace" hanging around Ronan's neck.

"Clang clang clang—"

The two second-tier metals, Nightmare Tungsten Steel and Neiman Alloy, after being "silverized," intertwined in mid-air to form a brilliantly colored silver knight's lance.

Since he didn't need Neiman Alloy for protection, Ronan incorporated it into his weapons, but the total amount was a bit too much. If he condensed it into a longsword, it wouldn't be as handy, so he simply transformed it into a spear, which would allow Ronan to fully unleash his combat power.

Her long, shimmering white hair broke free of its hair tie and danced silently behind her. A flowing, icy cloak draped down her back. Ronan's eyes shone brightly, her entire body shimmering with light. She reached out and gently grasped the shaft of her silver spear.

At this moment, he resembled a knight more than a wizard.

Not far away, the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent aura had also reached its peak, gazed at him with a sinister look, its scarlet tongue flicking like a whip from its lips.

It exuded an unprecedentedly terrifying aura, and its body seemed to have grown even larger, vaguely showing the imposing presence of an ancient demonic beast overlord.

"Hiss--"

The Ice Crystal Magic Serpent suddenly let out a hiss, and a dazzling blue lightning bolt, as bright as ice crystal, shot out from its ice-blue horn, tearing through the air and hurtling towards Ronan.

A glint flashed in Ronan's eyes as he thrust his spear straight up at the streak of light.

Countless mysterious energies flowed from his body, intertwining to form three different Extraordinary Magic Domain powers.

A large amount of icy blue light appeared around Ronan, and his icefall cloak trailed a long tail of flame. Ronan was like a deep blue frost meteor, directly smashing the ice crystal lightning released by the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent. Several kinds of magic domain power intertwined, and three kinds of spells, ice ball, Ice Blade and aurora, surrounded him. He thrust his spear hard at the head of the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent!

"Does your skin get itchy if you don't get a shot for a day?"

To subdue and tame this kind of magical beast, the most direct, savage, and violent method is to beat it until it kneels and submits! The three Ice Magic that had comprehended the power of the Extraordinary Magic Domain converged and, supported by the silver spear, struck the brow of the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, just below its single horn.

The Keen Edge spear tip sizzled as it struck the palm-sized, shimmering snake scale, producing a harsh, hissing sound, as if sparks of ice were flying everywhere, yet it could not penetrate.