Though Liang Zhaohuang was somewhat surprised to see the Black Tortoise Lord outside the Frozen Ice Formation, he was not overly taken aback. The two were acquaintances, and could even be considered allies to some extent. After all, under the East Sea Demon Calamity, Four Symbols Island—including Vermilion Bird Island and Black Tortoise Island—had contacted the Liang Family to make arrangements for contingencies and retreat routes in Liu Province and the surrounding seas.
"Fellow Daoist Liang, I never expected it would be you who made it all the way to the Frozen Ice Formation." The Black Tortoise Lord opposite him wore a face full of surprise. Then he looked at the Phoenix Dharma Aspect guarding Liang Zhaohuang and revealed an expression of reverence and envy. "This phoenix has already become an immortal, hasn't it?"
"That's right." Liang Zhaohuang nodded slightly and looked to the other man. "I also never expected to meet Fellow Daoist Wu here."
He remembered that the Black Tortoise Lord's surname was Wu.
"Fellow Daoist Wu, I wish to enter the Frozen Ice Formation. Will you stop me?"
As Liang Zhaohuang spoke, he looked again at the Black Tortoise Banner above the other man's head. The damaged immortal artifact, the Black Tortoise Banner, was connected to the entire grand formation, and its connection to the Frozen Ice Formation behind him was especially close. Black water roiled across the damaged black banner, its cold aura stern and biting, further enhancing the Black Tortoise Banner's might.
At his words, the Black Tortoise Lord's gaze shifted slightly. He stared at the Phoenix Dharma Aspect for a moment longer before sighing. "Since Fellow Daoist was able to reach the Frozen Ice Formation, the various deadly formations ahead, as well as the fellow Daoists guarding them, were unable to hinder you in