Exotic Water Ranking, Nine Nether Wind Ice

Nine Nether Wind Ice!

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader's expression was more serious than ever. His deep gaze fixed on Hun Han, as if he could see through everything. He spoke, "You recognize it?"

"Mm."

Hun Han nodded, not noticing the Exploding Heaven Gang leader's complex expression. He explained, "Actually, besides the Exotic Flame Ranking, the Dou Qi Continent also has rankings for Exotic Water, Exotic Lightning, Exotic Earth, and so on. As for this Nine Nether Wind Ice, it's the eighth-ranked Exotic Water on the Exotic Water Ranking. This water was born in the endless abyss of an extremely cold region, where the chilling winds blow year-round. This Exotic Water formed in the place with the most violent wind currents. A strange whistling sound emanates from it, and when this sound enters one's ears, it causes a peculiar sense of irritation, a sound that can agitate one's emotions. If it were born in an extremely yang place, it wouldn't be Nine Nether Wind Ice, but the Nine Nether Wind Flame, ranked tenth on the Exotic Flame Ranking!"

In other words, the item before them was comparable to an Exotic Flame.

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader stared at Hun Han in astonishment. Hun Han knew so much about this rare item. This far exceeded his expectations.

Indeed, the treasure before them was the Nine Nether Wind Ice. After discovering this place, the Exploding Heaven Gang leader had spent a full ten years poring over ancient texts before finally identifying what was in front of him.

Things were just as Hun Han had said. But facing Hun Han's vast knowledge, the Exploding Heaven Gang leader was taken aback and asked, "What exactly is your background?"

Hun Han's heart skipped a beat. He looked at the Exploding Heaven Gang leader beside him and only then noticed the excitement in the other's eyes. He cursed himself internally for his foolishness, wondering how he could be so ostentatious when excited.

In the Black Corner Region today, few people knew of the existence of Exotic Flames, let alone Exotic Water.

Hun Han paused and said with a smile, "Master, you took me as your disciple, yet you know so little about me. You're quite negligent!"

Upon hearing this, the Exploding Heaven Gang leader took out his wine gourd and took a drink. He said indifferently, "What does your identity have to do with me? The rules of our Exploding Heaven Gang are simple: we accept all disciples, unlike some gangs and some people who are selective. What's wrong with being a Poison Master? Are Poison Masters not human!"

Hun Han was slightly taken aback. The Exploding Heaven Gang leader before him was clearly a man with a past.

Accepting all disciples – how many gangs could do that nowadays? Hun Han looked at the Exploding Heaven Gang leader with admiration. Such magnanimity deserved his respect. He teased, "Master, you brought me here, aren't you afraid I'll kill you and take the Nine Nether Wind Ice?"

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader glanced at Hun Han, his eyes completely disregarding him. He took another drink and walked towards the center, saying, "You can try!"

Hun Han's heart skipped a beat. He touched his Storage Ring, flicked his finger, and a small bag of Gold Coins appeared in his palm. He quickly walked a few steps forward and handed it to the Exploding Heaven Gang leader, "Master, this is the entrance fee!"

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader didn't even look at it and said with a hint of sadness in his voice, "It's no longer needed. You've already joined the gang, and the responsibility of carrying on the gang's legacy now falls on your shoulders."

With that, the Exploding Heaven Gang leader took another drink. Ever since entering this place, the Exploding Heaven Gang leader had been drinking much more frequently.

The surrounding cold was bone-chilling, but still within a bearable range. Hun Han, a mere two-star Fighter, could still withstand the cold, but the Exploding Heaven Gang leader, a Dou Huang expert, seemed to need frequent drinks to keep warm.

The entire ground of the area was covered in profound ice. As they stepped on the profound ice and continued forward, the cold wind blowing against their faces felt like being cut by knives. Having no choice, Hun Han activated his Dou Qi to protect his body, resisting the surrounding cold wind.

"Master!"

Hun Han called out softly.

Hearing this, the Exploding Heaven Gang leader stopped. He turned to look back at Hun Han.

At this moment, Hun Han was still over a hundred meters away from the high platform ahead. Even with his Dou Qi protection, a chilling force still seeped into his body, causing his skin to break out in goosebumps.

From over a hundred meters away, Hun Han looked towards the front. Vaguely, he could see a black, mist-like mass on the high platform. He asked doubtfully, "Master, the surrounding environment doesn't seem sufficient for the birth of Nine Nether Wind Ice. How did it end up here?"

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader replied, "Because it's being 'raised' here!"

Hun Han was surprised, "'Raised'?"

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader continued, "A long time ago, this was the site of a super sect. Look, beneath the profound ice, there are many cushions. A long time ago, the disciples of that super sect absorbed the Nine Nether cold energy from here!"

Following the Exploding Heaven Gang leader's guidance, Hun Han lowered his head and finally noticed the many cushions within the profound ice under his feet. The cushions were arranged very neatly. Due to the extreme age, the temperature here was incredibly low, and thick layers of profound ice, over thirty meters deep, had formed on the ground.

With the presence of Nine Nether Wind Ice, the surrounding cold air was piercing. The density of the cold air was several times that of the outside. For Fighters with Water Attribute and Ice Attribute Dou Qi, this was indeed an excellent place for cultivation.

One could imagine how glorious that ancient sect must have been to be able to 'raise' an Exotic Water comparable to an Exotic Flame.

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader continued, "After I consulted the ancient scrolls left in the Black Corner Region, I learned that this super sect was called the Talisman Sect!"

"Talisman Sect?"

Hun Han was slightly stunned. The item he obtained from signing in at the ancient hall was the Talisman Secret Codex! This place was called the Talisman Sect; it seemed like there was some predestined fate at play.

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader looked at Hun Han curiously and asked, "What, have you heard of it?"

Hun Han shook his head, "No!"

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader continued, "Originally, there was also a stone tablet at the foot of our mountain. That stone tablet was stolen by some villager. On the stone tablet, there were originally two large characters that were unclear. Now, it seems they should have been 'Talisman Sect'."

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader had always been a solitary person, but now that Hun Han was here, he spoke more. He looked at Hun Han and added, "You've taken me as your master, and I don't have any good gifts for you. This Nine Nether Wind Ice is now bestowed upon you."

Upon hearing this, Hun Han's heart rejoiced, and he cupped his fists in thanks, "Thank you, Master!"

Water is the mother of life; the survival of all things depends on water. This also makes Exotic Water extremely rare. Its rarity is even greater than Exotic Flames, making it the top of the nine-elemental exotic item rankings.

If Hun Han could obtain the Nine Nether Wind Ice before him, his combat power would skyrocket. Even ordinary Dou Huang experts would not dare to oppose him casually.

The Exploding Heaven Gang leader took a drink from his wine gourd and then added, "Don't get happy too soon. Like Exotic Flames, to refine Exotic Water, you must pass its trial. Otherwise, you'll only end up with your soul scattered. Don't rush, there's a sixth-grade Alchemist in Maple City. I have some connections with him from years ago. Tomorrow, I'll take you to Maple City to refine a Fire Attribute Blood Lotus Pill for you!"