Break Array with Force?
"Break the Array with Force?"
After listening to Xiao Han's story, Ice Emperor murmured to himself.
He was also aware of the tricky situation behind this; the difference in the inheritance of Spirit Array directly rendered most of Xiao Han's abilities as Spirit Array Master useless.
"However, now that things have come to this, I'm afraid we can't back out now, can we?"
Ice Emperor changed the subject.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Han looked even more helpless. What the other party said was true. The being who set up the Black Abyss Mountain Range Ruins was incredibly powerful, far beyond what he could currently contend with. He had no choice but to follow the other party's will.
The thought of having willingly stepped into this trap made him want to slap himself for making that decision—what a deserving jerk!
"So, we can just keep moving forward and not think too much about it."
Ice Emperor immediately switched to being a psychological counselor.
Looking into the darkness in the distance, it seemed as if the gaping maw of an abyss was open, waiting for some unfortunate soul to walk in and be swallowed up.
After a brief moment of calming his breathing, Xiao Han's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light. He made a grasping motion with his right hand, and a long spear appeared in his hand. His figure transformed into a phantom as he swept into the endless darkness ahead.
Xiao Han traversed the darkness without pause for half a day, and finally, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of light in the distance.
He was secretly delighted, and immediately stopped maintaining the original high speed. Instead, he gradually slowed down, and his aura gradually subsided, dropping to the level of the peak of the Supreme Realm.
However, beneath its unremarkable exterior lies a raging torrent of power.
"Looking at a mountain makes a horse run itself to death," and it took Xiao Han another two hours of travel before he finally caught a Jing Hong of the source of the light he had just seen.
A Ten Thousand Ren Mountains stood before Xiao Han, its majestic form enveloped by a transparent light shield, emitting a faint golden glow.
What truly made Xiao Han lose control was the precious Spiritual Medicine planted on the mountain.
"Glug."
Xiao Han was startled by the sound beside him. He turned his head and saw that Ice Emperor had appeared beside him at some point. Bing Di's eyes were shining as he looked at the Spiritual Medicine full of Spiritual Energy. He kept swallowing his saliva, full of longing.
"Look at you, so naive and unsophisticated!"
Xiao Han subconsciously made a sarcastic remark.
Ice Emperor didn't seem to care, and instead said matter-of-factly:
"There's nothing I can do; so many years have passed, and I'm a bit strapped for cash."
Do you really think he's some big shot?
Although he was indeed like that in the past, over tens of thousands of years, he has spent countless resources to save his own life, and was even plundered by his descendants.
Ice Emperor can now proudly declare that their Storage Ring are so clean that mice can run through them.
With a chance to recover losses now available, how could we not seize it?
"Then let me give you a piece of advice: don't get yourself into trouble."
Xiao Han sneered repeatedly from the side.
"Let's see what's up on the mountain!"
Ice Emperor looked closely in the direction Xiao Han pointed.
"Hiss~"
A collective gasp rang out as Ice Emperor's eyes widened, not in anger, but in horror.
Wherever the eye could see, beneath those precious Spiritual Medicine brimming with life and Spiritual Energy, lay piles of white bones, which at first glance might just appear as a patch of white Shi Tou.
"The remains of those intruders?"
Xiao Han nodded slightly.
"Perhaps those greedy individuals were killed by the protective barriers guarding this place."
"Or perhaps..."
Xiao Han's tone was grave and chilling, his voice low as he uttered a chilling guess.
"These Spiritual Medicine were nourished by the corpses of those people."
"It seems the owner of this place is no pushover!"
Ice Emperor couldn't help but let out a sigh.
Xiao Han did not refute. Anyone capable of committing such a cruel act as the massacre of millions of lives at once, regardless of their motives, could hardly be called a kind person; indifference would be a compliment.
But...
"I have no intention of giving up so easily." Xiao Han's lips curled up slightly, his burning gaze revealing a strong fighting spirit.
"Ha ha..."
"Well said!"
"You think you can make me turn down the food right in front of me? You're dreaming!"
Ice Emperor clearly agreed with Xiao Han's idea and laughed heartily.
"I'll go and find out what's so special about this Spiritual Medicine Mountain for you."
Xiao Han nodded slightly. He had a lot of faith in the former's strength. In terms of combat experience alone, the Ice Emperor, who had experienced the brutal battle tens of thousands of years ago, was far more experienced than him, a "flower in a greenhouse." He was not confident of victory even if they were of the same level.
Furthermore, given the nature of this Ruins, the methods employed by Spiritual Medicine Mountain are definitely related to Spirit Array. As the only Spirit Array Master on the field, he can't be foolish enough to abandon his advantages and engage in close combat.
On the other side, having received Xiao Han's affirmation, the Ice Emperor smiled slightly. Cold Qi gathered in his palm, and pure white snowflakes swirled, danced, swirld, and extended between his fingers, condensing into a snow-white Long Whip in just a few breaths.
Unlike the popular weapons on the mainland, such as swords and spears, Ice Emperor used a very niche weapon called Long Whip.
However, being a niche product does not mean it lacks power. In that great battle, the white Long Whip was a nightmare for the enemy.
Step by step...
Ice Emperor walked unhurriedly to the protective barrier surrounding the Spiritual Medicine Mountain.
"Nine Shadows!"
With a low shout, the snow whip that Ice Emperor had been casually dragging behind him suddenly disappeared, and nine whip shadows appeared in mid-air. Then the Nine Shadows merged into one, transforming into a solid Long Whip that lashed heavily against the protective shield.
"Buzz!"
"Snap!"
A sound like shattering glass echoed through the space, and Portal the size of a person burst open.
"Call out!"
With a swift movement, Ice Emperor easily entered the Spiritual Medicine Mountain that he so coveted before the Portal healed.
However, despite seemingly successfully and smoothly entering their destination, Xiao Han and his companion showed no signs of relief; instead, they both displayed solemn expressions.
The real challenge has only just begun!
Without keeping Xiao Han and Ice Emperor waiting any longer, a certain space in their field of vision rippled, and then an old man in a white robe appeared before them.
His graying temples revealed his advanced age, while his beard, which moved without wind, gave him an ethereal air. However, his seemingly ordinary yet somewhat unfocused eyes revealed his true identity.
Puppet!
The same answer popped into their minds simultaneously.
However, the puppet elder didn't give the two time to think, and proceeded with his introduction as if going through a formality:
"This is where the Battle Venerable Mingyu passed away. The War Venerable left behind his legacy and assessment here."
"Anyone who passes the corresponding assessment is eligible to obtain the corresponding resources."
"..."
The old man first gave a brief overview of the Ruins, giving Xiao Han and his companion a general understanding, and then addressed the issue that was of greatest concern to them.
"Medicine Mountain: Defeat the Medicine Guardian to take the corresponding medicinal herbs."
"The Medicine Guardian?"
Ice Emperor's brow furrowed slightly before relaxing, and he asked the old man:
Are there any time or number of attempts limits?
"Three days, no limit on the number of times." The old man glanced at Ice Emperor, his expression still indifferent.
The implication is that as long as you are fast enough and strong enough, you can move any medicinal herbs in the Medicine Mountain.
"I see!"
Ice Emperor looked enlightened and murmured to himself.
"Since that's the case..."
With his back straight, like a sharp spear standing proudly in the world, the Ice Emperor, an ancient powerhouse from the Fierce Qi Continent, made his first appearance in the Great Thousand World.
The white Long Whip danced, transforming into countless whip shadows that shattered the protective shield of the Spiritual Medicine in the Medicine Mountain. Countless Flowing Light pierced through the mountain, revealing the Medicine Guardian mentioned by the old man, who was suspended in mid-air.
He stood expressionless, looking down at the madman who dared to challenge the authority of Medicine Mountain.
Ice Emperor, completely oblivious to the impenetrable encirclement, remained calm and composed, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world:
"These..."
"It's mine now!"