Sword Like Frost

Sure enough, besides the Sea God lineage, the Flamefish Tribe and the other mighty races of the sea all surged over, their densely packed ranks filling this stretch of ocean.

Gasp!

At the sight, many people sucked in a breath of cold air. They were going to attack her en masse. Yun Ying was too powerful, so powerful that she left everyone gasping for breath. This was the only way they could remove her from the chessboard.

Otherwise, they would have no moves left to play.

The sea creatures gathered, led by powerful figures from their races: the Sea God Descendant Mo Shang, the Flamefish Tribe's leader, the young prodigy Han Tian, the Spirit Avatar of a Sea Demon Venerable, the Flood Dragon Venerable's Spirit Avatar, and others.

It could be said that practically every mighty race in the sea had assembled.

"This is bad! They really have joined forces, and they've made their move so soon!"

The people from the Primordial Sacred Mountain paled in alarm at the sight. Although they had considered the possibility, they had never expected it to happen so quickly.

"Friends from the Primordial Sacred Mountain, you should just watch."

Just as they were about to act, a group of powerful figures blocked their path, preventing them from going to Yun Ying's aid.

"What are you trying to do?"

The powerful figures from the Primordial Sacred Mountain wore grim expressions. They could see it now: this was no spur-of-the-moment attack, but a premeditated move aimed specifically at Yun Ying.

"You've surely guessed our intentions. This girl must withdraw."

Those powerful figures stated their purpose outright. Sure enough, they were after Yun Ying.

"That's impossible," the powerful figures from the Primordial Sacred Mountain immediately refused.

"Then it's no longer up to you. Stay here and behave yourselves, or don't blame us for eliminating your side first. The Kunpeng Nest is about to open. You wouldn't want to miss this opportunity, would you?"

Those powerful figures sneered, their threat utterly undisguised.

Under the assembled experts' threats, the powerful figures from the Primordial Sacred Mountain were furious, but they did not act rashly. The Kunpeng Nest was about to open, and they certainly could not miss this opportunity.

"Rest assured, no lives will be taken."

Seeing the people from the Primordial Sacred Mountain yield, those powerful figures softened their tone. Although their task was to prevent the Primordial Sacred Mountain's forces from providing support, they did not truly want to wage war against them.

"That had better be the case. Otherwise, we will unleash a Racial War until one side is wiped out!"

The Divine Servant from Heavenly God Mountain snapped coldly, utterly resolute, leaving no room for compromise.

The assembled experts' hearts jolted at those words, but they said nothing. Clearly, they had no intention of going that far either. Only a fool would make an enemy so irrevocably.

Meanwhile, Yun Ying looked at the densely packed sea creatures before her, her expression unchanged.

"Ying, what should we do?" Yun Xi's expression was grave. This array of forces was far too frightening.

"Leave it to me," Yun Ying said softly. Then she walked forward, step by step, her ponytail trailing down to the sea without sinking, gliding over its surface.

Watching Yun Ying's figure, Yun Xi knew she could not help, so she said nothing more.

"Halt!"

Seeing Yun Ying still dare to approach, the Sea God Descendant Mo Shang and the others bellowed, their voices rolling like thunder and stirring up waves.

"You can't stop me," Yun Ying said evenly, her tone calm.

At her words, the faces of the Sea God Descendant Mo Shang and the others darkened. They had even put aside their prejudices and hatred for one another to join forces against Yun Ying and force her out.

Yet even facing their vast army, Yun Ying still acted as though she did not think them worth a glance.

"Young one, pride is acceptable, but too much pride will cut your life short. Withdraw now, and nothing will happen. Otherwise, don't blame us for using our numbers against you!"

The Sea Demon Venerable's Spirit Avatar spoke coldly.

Hearing those words, Yun Ying stopped, the Sword Blossoms beneath her feet spinning rapidly.

Seeing Yun Ying stop, they all thought she had yielded and inwardly breathed sighs of relief. Achieving their goal without fighting would be the best possible outcome.

But the next moment, Yun Ying spoke. "There's not much time left."

Everyone froze at her words, unable to understand what she meant. A second later, however, their eyes widened.

A clear, piercing sword cry echoed through heaven and earth, resounding throughout the Kunpeng Nest. It sent an inexplicable shock through everyone, as though something terrifying was coming.

"My sword is like frost-Instant Ice Blossom!"

Yun Ying's soft utterance rang out, and her eyes instantly blazed. Sword shadows rose and fell within them, like two churning seas of swords. Boundless sharpness burst forth, roiling the heavens.

Everyone saw sword qi ravaging the sky, slicing through heaven and earth. Its razor-sharp aura made their hair stand on end.

As Yun Ying took a step forward, snow suddenly drifted through heaven and earth. The Sword Blossoms beneath her feet began to change. Frosty energy spread, and ice formed upon the blossom as it bloomed once more.

Crack!

The sea beneath Yun Ying's feet began to freeze, spreading outward from her in every direction at tremendous speed.

It was not just the sea. Even the boundless sword qi in the air took on a frosty white hue. Clusters of ice crystals condensed, their biting chill freezing the moisture in the air.

A staggering cold swept through heaven and earth, like an arriving cold wave, ravaging every direction with the force of a passing gale.

"This is bad!"

Seeing the sea freeze and the ice spread toward them, reaching them in an instant, the Sea God Descendant and the others paled. The bone-piercing chill made them feel as though even their blood would freeze solid.

Boom!

The Sea God Descendant and the other leaders all unleashed their power. Runes soared into the sky as they brought forth precious artifacts to protect themselves.

But those behind them were not so fortunate. Their strength was simply insufficient. As the cold wave swept past, they instantly turned into ice sculptures, without even a chance to react.

Only a few breaths had passed. By the time the people on the rocky islets came to their senses, all they saw was a world of ice and snow. The sea had frozen for dozens of li around.

It was an astonishing spectacle, leaving everyone on shore gaping, speechless.

"The sea... has frozen!"

Someone spoke with a shudder, their eyes filled with terror.

Across the sea's surface, ice sculptures stood packed together, just like those in the Mystic Ice Abyss beneath the ocean. The sight was horrifying.

Only the small group at the very front had escaped being frozen into ice sculptures. They were the strongest, and blocking this move from Yun Ying was well within their abilities.

"You..."

Seeing the vast field of ice sculptures behind them, with hardly anyone left unharmed, the Sea God Descendant Mo Shang and the others were both shocked and furious. They had never expected Yun Ying to possess such a means, commanding the power of ice to freeze even the sea.

Yun Ying continued forward at an unhurried pace. She gently raised her fair hand, and an Ice Sword slowly condensed, standing upright before her. "Fall!"

As her voice fell, the ice for dozens of li around trembled, while the icy sword qi in the sky let out lingering cries.

In that instant, the Sea God's descendant Mo Shang and the others all sensed a terrifying sharpness. Before they could even think, they saw the boundless icy sword qi pour down.