Crisis? Ice Explosion! Coincidence?
Shui Bing'er's question was exactly what Huo Lei wanted to know. After all, "Douluo II" didn't explain how to identify the cultivation level of the Ice Jade Scorpion. Huo Lei unconsciously pricked up his ears and listened carefully.
An Jun said, "I know the general idea. When the Ice Jade Scorpion's cultivation reaches a hundred years, its body length can grow to one meter; when its cultivation reaches a thousand years, its body length can grow to one and a half meters; and when its cultivation reaches ten thousand years, its body length can grow to three meters. The Ice Jade Scorpion in front of us is over six meters long, and its entire body has turned emerald green. Its cultivation should have reached around sixty thousand years, making it very suitable as your Seventh Soul Ring."
Huo Lei silently memorized the knowledge An Jun had shared. At the same time, he was overjoyed, because according to An Jun's description, the Ice Jade Scorpion leader in front of him could be used to make Soul Ring for Shui Bing'er.
"Bing'er, Senior An Jun, activate your Martial Soul and protect yourselves. I'll handle these Ice Jade Scorpion!" Huo Lei's firm and confident voice rang out.
"Okay!" An Jun replied.
"Huo Lei, be careful!" Shui Bing'er said with concern.
Huo Lei warned, "Get ready! I'm about to retract the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud!"
Shui Bing'er and An Jun released their Martial Soul almost simultaneously.
Shui Bing'er's Second Soul Ring lit up, and her entire body was instantly enveloped in ice-blue armor, which was her Soul Skill, Ice Ring Armor.
An Jun activated his fifth Soul Skill, Cold Ice Shield. A black Soul Ring pulsed out, and a layer of light-colored ice crystal shield enveloped him and Shui Bing'er.
At this moment, Huo Lei's left calf was radiating purple light. Under the control of Huo Lei's spiritual power, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud shrank instantly and disappeared directly into his brow. At the same time, the purple Lightning was spreading rapidly in a fan shape towards the Ice Jade Scorpion swarm.
In the blink of an eye, all nine Ice Jade Scorpion were covered by purple Lightning. The purple current surged wildly across the bodies of the Ice Jade Scorpion Ice Jade Scorpion, which roared and trembled incessantly under the bombardment of the Lightning.
In the blink of an eye, eight of the nine Ice Jade Scorpion died, leaving only the largest Ice Jade Scorpion leader, whose cultivation had reached 60,000 years.
Huo Lei clapped his hands and looked at An Jun and Shui Bing'er behind him, saying, "Done!"
An Jun removed his Cold Ice Shield; Shui Bing'er also removed her Ice Ring Armor.
At the same time, the Ice Jade Scorpion leader, which had been on the verge of death, suddenly perked up, raised its tail hook and swung it in the air, and raised its huge, thick left front pincer high off the ground, instantly emitting a bright green light.
"Huo Lei!" An Jun shouted, grabbing Shui Bing'er with one hand and Huo Lei with the other, and they immediately took to the air.
At this moment, the Ice Jade Scorpion leader slammed its raised left forepaw onto the icy ground, instantly causing a massive explosion at the spot where Huo Lei, An Jun, and Shui Bing'er had been standing.
The terrifying shockwave, carrying with it ice powder, spread outwards.
What they saw was an extremely shocking scene. A huge crater had appeared within a ten-meter diameter radius of where the Huo Lei had previously been.
The center of the crater is at least three meters deep. The ground in the Far North is covered by ice and snow all year round and is extremely hard. Even so, the explosion still created a crater three meters deep.
The three, Huo Lei were in the air about twenty meters above the ground, were all shocked by what they saw, their eyes filled with disbelief.
In an instant, a look of wild joy appeared on Huo Lei's face.
"Could it be such a coincidence? Sixty thousand years of cultivation, a left forepaw, and the ability to Ice Explosion —it all matches up perfectly. Could this Ice Jade Scorpion leader be the original owner of the Left Arm Bone that appeared at the Starlight Auction House ten thousand years later? The timing, the abilities, and even the location of the Soul Bone all fit the requirements. It should be this one. This is a huge windfall. Even the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, one of the Heavenly King of the Far North with over three hundred thousand years of cultivation, doesn't have the ability to Ice Explosion. If Bing'er obtains the Soul Ring and Soul Bone of this Ice Jade Scorpion leader, her strength will be greatly enhanced."
Huo Lei's mind raced as he analyzed the Ice Jade Scorpion leader before him.
Huo Lei, who was being carried by An Jun, hurriedly said, "Bing'er Martial Soul Possession to attack the Ice Jade Scorpion leader while flying in the air. Senior An Jun, can you release us now?"
As soon as Huo Lei finished speaking, An Jun released his grip on Huo Lei and Shui Bing'er's hands.
Shui Bing'er activated her Martial Soul, and a pair of ice-blue wings formed from Soul Power instantly appeared behind her. She gently flapped her wings and rushed towards the Ice Jade Scorpion leader below.
Almost simultaneously, Huo Lei released his Thunder Wings, controlling his body to descend more than ten meters, getting closer to the ground and making it easier to observe.
An Jun also lowered his hovering height to be level with Huo Lei, hovering together in the air to observe the battle between Shui Bing'er and the Ice Jade Scorpion leader.
Shui Bing'er flapped her ice-blue wings, hovering above the ice pit, about five meters above the ground. A black Soul Ring spiraled out from her body, and with a soft breath, thousands of ice spikes instantly condensed behind her. Her right index and middle fingers were joined together, pointing directly at the Ice Jade Scorpion leader directly in front of and below her.
Sixth Soul Skill: Ice Cone Rain!
Thousands upon thousands of ice spikes, accompanied by the sound of air being pierced, attacked directly towards the Ice Jade Scorpion leader who remained motionless on the ground.
After unleashing its Ice Explosion attack, the Ice Jade Scorpion leader slumped down again, lying motionless on the ground. However, it was definitely not dead, as no Soul Ring had yet appeared on its body.
Numerous ice spikes rained down on the Ice Jade Scorpion leader's body, producing a series of crisp, crackling sounds, like piles of shattered glass.
A surprising scene unfolded: Shui Bing'er's Ice Cone Rain spikes failed to harm the Ice Jade Scorpion leader in the slightest. This meant she couldn't kill the Ice Jade Scorpion leader and therefore couldn't obtain its Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
Suspended in the air, Shui Bing'er, who had launched the attack, couldn't help but show a look of shock on her face.
"Such strong defense, no wonder it's called the Ice Jade Scorpion." Huo Lei, hovering in the air, couldn't help but exclaim.
An Jun's voice suddenly rang out in the air. "Miss Bing'er, attack the Ice Jade Scorpion leader's eyes."
Shui Bing'er instantly adjusted her attack direction, focusing her attention on the largest pair of crystal-yellow eyes among the Ice Jade Scorpion leader's eight eyes.
Two sharp ice spikes shot out from Shui Bing'er's hand, striking the Ice Jade Scorpion leader directly in the eyes. The Ice Jade Scorpion leader's eyes shattered instantly, oozing a yellowish-green liquid. It roared in pain, its body shuddered, and then it died.
A jet-black Soul Ring condensed and formed on the Ice Jade Scorpion leader's body, constantly pulsating and swirling.
"Success!" Shui Bing'er cheered from the air.
An Jun and Huo Lei landed on the ground first, followed closely by Shui Bing'er.
Huo Lei looked at Shui Bing'er and smiled, "Bing'er, hurry up and absorb the Soul Ring!"
Shui Bing'er nodded slightly to Huo Lei, then sat cross-legged on the spot and began to absorb her Seventh Soul Ring.
With a wave of his right hand, Huo Lei stored the bodies of the eight Ice Jade Scorpion, Ice Jade Scorpion leader, into his Storage Ring. At the same time, he released the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, enveloping himself, Shui Bing'er, An Jun, and the leader of the Ice Jade Scorpion, and activated his invisibility skill.