King Shi Kan's words soon reached the ears of the Ice Clan and the Star Demon Barbarians. The kings of the various races looked in bewilderment from Fang Yun to the Human Race's Grand Academicians and Great Scholars, unable to fathom what had happened.
Some Demon Barbarians tried feigning an attack on Fang Yun, but saw nothing.
"Interesting..." Bing Tong took out the Black Pearl, tossed it lightly into the air, and caught it, his eyes fixed on Fang Yun.
The Human Race's Grand Academicians and Great Scholars, however, seemed utterly unconcerned with the changes around them, devoting themselves wholeheartedly to reading the Classics of the Sages.
"Look! Something's changing with Fang Yun!"
After one Demon King shouted, everyone stared intently at Fang Yun.
Previously, Fang Yun's body had trembled incessantly, like a shamaness possessed by an immortal or god. Now, however, his trembling grew increasingly faint, clearly showing signs of stopping.
Some Demon Barbarians snorted coldly, while others cursed inwardly. They had expected Fang Yun to suffer a disastrous fate, yet he had actually pulled through.
The Human Race's Grand Academicians and Great Scholars were overjoyed, and even their voices rose considerably as they recited the classics.
King Shi Kan sneered. "Don't celebrate too soon. Look at him! Even if he survives, he can forget about recovering without several months of rest!"
"Exactly. As long as Xiao Yetian gets injured too, no one in the Human Race will be able to contend for the Frost Lord's throne."
"It seems we worried too much. There was no need to come at all. This Ice Palace Mountain Inscription is an ancient relic left by the Ice Clan's ancestors. Even a Half-Sage's avatar couldn't unravel it upon coming here, let alone a mere Grand Academician!"
"If the Ice Palace Mountain Inscription were