Come Find Me Beneath the Pool Once You've Formed a Dao Infant
Cold Frost Pool is a secluded place hidden deep in the mountains.
The valley is surrounded by cliffs on all sides, and sunlight can only reach the top of the cliff.
The pool is icy cold year-round, with the surface almost frozen. The surrounding air is much colder than outside, and even the rocks by the pool are covered with a thin layer of frost.
Lu Changgeng stood on the shore for an unknown amount of time, his clothes already covered with a layer of white frost.
However, at this moment, he paid no attention to his frozen robes, his eyes fixed intently on the deep pool in front of him.
Buzz--!
Suddenly, the longsword in his hand pointed diagonally at the center of the pool, and golden sword light gathered along the blade, striking straight towards the center of the pool!
Boom!
A long trench was split open in the water, with the water in the pools on both sides churning high, revealing the surging undercurrents at the bottom of the trench.
The accompanying Deputy General immediately focused their attention on the water, some gripping the Demon-Subduing Chains tightly, eager to try their luck.
As soon as the Ice Toad King was forced out, they immediately threw him over to bind him.
Even though there is a huge gap in their cultivation levels, as long as they can hold each other off for a moment, General Lu's sword light will arrive in an instant.
They had been besieging their opponents for a long time, but the only problem was that the Ice Toad King was always hiding under the icy pool, toying with them.
The Cold Frost Pool is deep and cold. As soon as you get close, you feel your Spiritual Power freezing. You not only need to be distracted to shield yourself from the cold air, but you also need to pay attention to the Toad King's movements at all times.
The Ice Toad King would only occasionally surface to breathe and tease them, but most of the time it would remain at the bottom of the pool, at an unknown depth.
This Cold Frost Pool is practically a natural sanctuary for the other party.
The bottom of the pool remained pitch black.
The sword light continued to penetrate deeper, its brightness rapidly diminishing layer by layer until it finally disappeared into the churning, icy pool.
The pool water closed up again, splashing onto the shore, and the water droplets landed on the stones, instantly freezing into tiny ice beads.
Lu Changgeng did not immediately draw his sword again.
He looked at the water and slightly adjusted the position of his sword grip.
We did indeed detect the presence of the Toad King just now.
However, once the Sword Qi entered the water, it was gradually worn away by the cold pool, and the Sword Qi could not even reach the bottom of the pool.
The Deputy General behind him couldn't help but ask, "General, did you still miss?"
"The water in the pool was cold and thick, so it avoided it by flowing downstream."
Lu Changgeng spoke calmly, but there was a hint of weariness in his eyes.
He stayed at the Cold Frost Pool for several days, never expecting the Ice Toad King to be so difficult to deal with.
The most difficult thing to deal with is not the animal itself, but the environment here. Once the animal retreats into the icy pool, he will be helpless.
We can only wait for the other party to show themselves and seek an opportunity to quickly injure them.
A moment later.
With a very soft splash, in the distance, the large toad's head emerged from the water first.
Most of the fleshy lumps on its back were above the water, with tiny ice crystals forming between the lumps, and wisps of cold air emanating from its body.
Two pale yellow eyes surveyed the shore, a slight smirk playing on the corners of his mouth.
"General Lu, you should aim more accurately."
"Having Pei Xuance come will do the same." It paused, then added mockingly, "Or, one of you can come find me at the bottom of the pool after you've formed your Dao Infant."
Lu Changgeng looked up.
The second Sword Qi suddenly slashed out!
This sword strike was even faster than before; golden lines skimmed across the surface of the pool, heading straight for those dark yellow eyes.
The toad's head on the water's surface exploded instantly!
Water splashed everywhere, but what shattered was only a watery shadow enveloped in Demon Power.
The Ice Toad King emerged from the water on the other side, still positioned where the Sword Qi couldn't reach it quickly, and slowly puffed out its throat pouch.
If that sword beam were to actually strike its body, even its skin might not be able to withstand it.
But within this icy pool, I am the absolute master! Even the Demon Suppression General would be defeated and forced to retreat!
The second sword strike missing was within Lu Changgeng's expectations.
This toad demon not only possesses deadly poison, but has also long resided in this frigid place, having already made this icy pool its own territory.
The Pill Pattern attribute even has a hint of ice and water properties, allowing it to control water and create ice, making it uniquely endowed.
After examining the surface of the pool, he began to consider whether continuing the siege was worthwhile.
If the situation cannot be broken in a short time, the intelligence should be sent back first so that Pei Xuance can make other arrangements. We cannot waste our subordinates here for the sake of a Demon King.
If cold toxins enter the body, the resulting illness can stay with a person for life.
He composed himself and looked at the many Deputy General had been with him for a long time.
Over the course of several days, they stayed close to the Cold Frost Pool, and despite the protective power of their cultivation levels, those at the Mystic Core level had far more ice shards on their bodies than he did.
A hint of reassurance appeared on Lu Changgeng's face.
Although the Ice Toad King appears to be teasing them, it is actually secretly taking a breath. Based on the experience of the past few days, it is estimated that the next time it can't hold its breath and comes up to breathe, it will be a day later.
"You should all step back; the Ice Toad King won't be coming out again anytime soon."
The Deputy General obeyed and retreated.
As they retreated, a Deputy General removed his wrist guard, revealing fingers that were already purple from the cold. He tried to clench his fist twice before his knuckles could barely bend.
Another person retrieved a Demon-Subduing Chains from the edge of the pool.
Before the chain was plunged into the pool, it was permeated with Spiritual Power, and the golden light that suppressed demons flowed as usual.
However, after only a few breaths in the water, the golden light quickly dimmed, and the chain links became brittle from the cold, making a crisp sound when gently tapped when retrieved.
If it continues to soak in the pool, it might break at any time.
They had already tried approaching from both sides, hoping to find the direction in which the Toad King had changed positions in the icy pool for Lu Changgeng.
As soon as they entered the Cold Frost Pool, their protective Spiritual Power was severely depleted, like trying to roast an entire ice cellar with a charcoal fire.
Someone had a drop of water splashed from the pool land on the back of their hand, and half of their arm turned blue and purple in the blink of an eye. They had to step back and use their internal energy to expel the cold poison.
Lu Changgeng turned his head to look at the state of the group, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"Retreat another ten zhang."
Someone was unwilling to give up. "General Lu, we can still keep an eye on the Toad King's movements for you."
"No need, you won't be able to hold out for long anyway."
Lu Changgeng gently shook his head, indicating that the injured person should go first.
As the Deputy General retreated, someone subconsciously glanced back at Lu Changgeng was left alone on the shore.
Xuanjia stood in the cold mist, the white frost on his clothes thickening once more.
No one spoke, and the atmosphere grew even heavier.
Just then, footsteps came from the Back Mountain, and Yang Xiao followed the path into the secret area.
A cold wind brushed his face, bringing a bone-chilling cold. He immediately saw the Deputy General guarding the outer perimeter of the secret area all looking at him.
General Yang!
One of the Deputy General recognized Yang Xiao and immediately stepped forward to pay his respects.
Upon hearing the address, the others all turned to look.
Some people visibly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking they could finally add another layer of strength.
Some glanced at the cold pool, and remembering their previous failures, their joy did not fully spread across their faces.
They had all heard of Yang Xiao's achievements.
Having slain the Core Illumination Demon King, and newly appointed Demon Suppression General, he is now the most talked-about name in the Qingzhou army.
Yang Xiao nodded to the crowd, then looked past them and landed on the icy pool.
The deep pool was so dark that the bottom could not be seen, and a huge demonic shadow appeared and disappeared, its two dark yellow eyes half-open and half-closed, looking at them through the water.
He stood there for two breaths.
Then he casually untied the Army-Breaking Spear from his back and walked towards Lu Changgeng on the shore.