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Chapter 451 Ice Emperor
After Ying Xun recovered, the Fire Qilin was no longer visible in the cave. Instead, a hole deep into the ground appeared on the magma pool formed by the water pulse.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't worried, but entering the Earth's core fire vein was the Fire Qilin's own choice, and he respected it.

After looking around from the cave entrance, Ying Xun turned and focused his gaze on the divine general.

The god's body trembled slightly. Only now did he realize how powerful and terrifying this "panic of panic" truly was.

Not to mention him, even an immortal god who has lived for two hundred years and mastered both the Heaven-Shifting Divine Technique and the World-Destroying Demon Body would be a step behind.

At the same time, the god was cursing under his breath.

Screw the immortal god, he's sending me to my death!
However, he forgot that the reason he came to kill Ying Xun was because he wanted to obtain the Heaven-Shifting Divine Technique.

Greed was the real culprit that led him to his current predicament.

As Ying Xun walked towards him step by step, fear crept into the general's eyes. His lips moved, but he couldn't utter a word.

It wasn't that the god was unwilling to surrender, but rather that the sword energy within his body had completely merged with his true energy, and was becoming increasingly violent. He was worried that if he opened his mouth, the raging true energy would find an outlet, causing him to explode and die without a complete corpse.

At this moment, Ying Xun had already walked up to the divine general, but he did not stop. He went straight into the passageway and disappeared from the divine general's sight in a short while.

The god exhaled softly, his heart finally at ease, and focused wholeheartedly on suppressing the raging true energy.

He believed that given enough time, his world-destroying demonic body would surely be able to erase the sword intent within him.

That's right, it's sword intent, not sword energy.

Now, the sword energy has become completely integrated with his true energy. What is causing the surge of true energy within him is actually a sword intent, not sword energy.

Moreover, if he can eliminate that sword intent, his strength can be raised to another level.

However, a light, airy voice came from the passageway.

"I've heard you enjoy sucking other people's brains, perhaps... today you can try your own."

After saying that, the sword intent within the god's body rushed straight to his forehead, churning wildly in his mind.

A moment later, the general let out a miserable scream, and a wisp of sword light shot out from between his eyebrows.

With a muffled thud, the god's tall body fell straight down. Thanks to the powerful physique forged by the World-Destroying Demon Body, he did not die immediately.

So much so that he could only watch helplessly as the thick blood flowing from between his eyebrows slowly trickled down his cheeks to his lips...

At the same time, the true energy within his body erupted like a volcano, and his whole body expanded and grew larger like an inflated balloon.

Then, there was a loud explosion!
……

West Lake.

A crowd of ordinary people, tourists, and monks gathered around the West Lake, discussing the matter animatedly.

Previously, the once calm West Lake suddenly experienced terrifying tremors, as if a giant beast was stirring up trouble in the lake, trying to turn the world into a swamp. Even the water level was rising at a visible speed, which was extremely alarming.

If there hadn't been no further unusual activity, everyone around would probably have scattered and fled.

Ying Xun had already left Leifeng Pagoda. After watching the excitement in the crowd for a while, he slowly headed towards the inn in the city.

When he reached a relatively remote place, he suddenly stopped.

"Since you're here, show yourself. Only rats hiding in the gutter would resort to such tricks."

Before the words were finished, a cold snort suddenly echoed in the void, seemingly both near and far, both real and unreal, as if carrying a power that would make even ghosts and gods tremble, shaking one's mind.

If it were an ordinary expert, they would probably have been shaken to the point of bleeding from all seven orifices just by hearing this cold snort.

But for Ying Xun now, it's not worth mentioning.

The next moment, a force invisible to the naked eye pierced through the void and shot towards Ying Xun. It was as fast as lightning and also elusive, making it impossible to defend against.

This force is very strange.

Even with Ying Xun's cultivation and knowledge, he only realized it when it was almost upon him.

A keen eye!

Just as a fist has its own power and a palm has its own power, the power emanating from the eyes is naturally called eye power.

For a master, the eyes can also be used as a weapon. However, compared to fist and foot skills, the eyes are superior in terms of concealment and... speed!

After all, once the eyes see something, the information is transmitted to the brain, and only then does the brain issue commands to the hands and feet. Therefore, the eyes are naturally much faster than the hands and feet.

A single glance can kill without a trace!

Of course, nothing in the world is perfect, so in terms of power, the eye-catching one is far inferior.

This is related to the eye's tolerance.

As we all know, the eyes are a relatively fragile part of the human body, so their ability to withstand stress is relatively limited. Moreover, only those with exceptional talent can cultivate their eyesight; otherwise, they might accidentally go blind.

Ying Xun had cultivated his eye-sight in his previous life, but unfortunately he didn't develop the eye-sight itself, only the "eye power." Although it could still injure people, its power was on a completely different level.

He had practiced cultivation in his life, but he had not delved into it deeply, and he had only cultivated to the level of "eyesight".

Previously in Wushuang City, the Demon Lord mistakenly thought he was using eye power, but in fact it was because he had integrated divine sense into his eye power, rather than true eye power.

Faced with the eye attack from the immortal god, Ying Xun made no other move, but simply activated the Heaven and Earth Furnace Scripture.

The Heaven and Earth Furnace Scripture states that all things under heaven can be melted and refined, and eyesight is no exception.

Therefore, the moment the eye was about to get close, it simply vanished into nothingness.

Then, Ying Xun clenched his fist, and flames seemed to burn on it, causing the surrounding space to distort and deform.

This is a new fist technique he created, inspired by the Xuanwu True Skill and combined with the Heaven and Earth Furnace Scripture and the Overlord Fist from his previous life. He has never used it before, so today he will use the Immortal God to test it out.

With a single punch, the force erupted like a volcanic eruption.

boom!
The domineering and unparalleled fist force slammed into the void, instantly triggering a surge of energy that swept outwards in all directions like a hurricane.

Another muffled groan rang out, but compared to the previous majestic and domineering groan, this one was filled with a sense of vicissitude and repression.

At the same time, a dark figure suddenly appeared.

Although the shadow was very faint, it was still possible to make out that it was a human figure.

In just a moment, the dark figure vanished again.

"Besides ambushing and running away, you dare to call yourself a god?" Ying Xun chuckled and said coldly, "Since you want to leave, I'll give you a ride."

As he spoke, he threw another punch, even more powerful and domineering than the previous one, as if a blazing sun had exploded.

The violent and scorching force of the fist roared incessantly, not only causing an explosion of air currents but also stirring up the waters of West Lake. As water vapor rose, columns of water shot into the sky, like roaring angry dragons.

The previously vanished black shadow reappeared in the void, staggered, and then disappeared into West Lake, its presence completely gone.

"It seems that Tianji Maha has not yet reached the pinnacle of cultivation."

Ying Xun shook his head and muttered to himself, but did not pursue.

There are three reasons. First, the Celestial Supreme Maha of the Immortal God has not yet reached its full potential, so it is not yet time to reap the rewards.

Furthermore, he himself was also greatly weakened, and even if he caught up, he might not be able to defeat his opponent.

Finally, and most importantly, he sensed two auras rapidly approaching him.

A familiar aura appeared in Wushuang City; it should be the Demon Lord Bai Suzhen.

The other aura was noticeably weaker, filled with a violent and icy feeling, and it seemed to be there to cause trouble.

Ying Xun stood there for a while and then saw a figure flying rapidly from the horizon.

In a flash, he landed on a willow tree not far from him.

The newcomer was burly and imposing, no less than a divine general. His long, snow-white hair was held high, his left cheek was almost covered in ice, and his eyes were blood-red, exuding a violent aura.

He took out a scroll, unfolded it, looked at the scroll, then at Ying Xun, before speaking.

"Are you the one who compiled the list of panicked figures, the one who is 'panic over panic'?"

His voice was devoid of any emotion, only exuding an icy chill that seemed capable of freezing a person to death.

Ying Xun first looked towards a slightly darker, more distant spot before turning his gaze to examine the person who had spoken. After a moment's thought, he slowly said, "Are you Emperor Shitian's subordinate, Ice Emperor?"

The man was immediately startled. He was a disciple of Emperor Shitian in his early years. Because of his outstanding talent, Emperor Shitian had taught him the ultimate skill, Snow Blood Claw. With this skill, he became the strongest person in the Heavenly Gate besides Emperor Shitian.

However, he rarely operated within Tianmen, and few in the martial arts world knew of his existence.

More importantly, many years ago, he challenged Indra because of a woman, and as a result, he was frozen in the Ninefold Ice Prison and never saw the light of day again.

Even the experts who joined Tianmen in the last one or two decades were unaware of his existence.

But the young man in his early twenties only glanced at him before revealing the origin of his name, which truly surprised the Ice Emperor.

"Knowing so much, it seems you are undoubtedly terrified."

Because he was ordered by Emperor Shitian to invite Ying Xun to Tianmen, the Ice Emperor had to run errands quite a bit.

He first went to Wushuang City, but suffered a loss at the hands of the Sword Saint. After that, he went to Jiaozhou City, Tianxia Society, and also visited Anju City in Gyeonggi Province.

It was in Anzhou that he learned Ying Xun had come to Qiantang, so he followed him from Jingji Road and found out that Ying Xun had come to West Lake.

Previously, Ying Xun's battle with the God of Immortality had caused quite a commotion, which also attracted him here.

Ying Xun smiled slightly: "So?"

"Please go to the Heavenly Gate. 'Heaven' wishes to see you," the Ice Emperor replied.

“I’m sorry, I have no plans to go to Tianmen for the time being.” Ying Xun shook his head and smiled. “Besides, even if we were to meet, it would be him coming to pay his respects to me, not me going to see him.”

A greeting?

This is the first time I've ever heard of someone daring to say they'd let "Heaven" come and pay homage.

The Ice Emperor was taken aback for a moment, then couldn't help but laugh. His arms condensed with cold air, and with a series of subtle "crackling" sounds, they formed a layer of ice harder than iron at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if he were covered with a pair of icy gauntlets.

"It's not up to you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Ice Emperor leaped forward, simultaneously curling his fingers into claws. Swift as the wind and lightning, carrying a chilling aura, he suddenly lunged at Ying Xun.

This is the ultimate technique passed down by Emperor Shitian—Snow Blood Claw.

As soon as the Snow Blood Claw was unleashed, the surrounding air became frigid, naturally exuding a chilling and murderous aura.

It was precisely because of this achievement that the Ice Emperor attained a position in the Heavenly Gate second only to Emperor Shitian.

Just as the attack was about to land on Ying Xun, Ying Xun had a sudden thought. He raised his eyes, which were as deep as an abyss and as vast as the sea. Two invisible forces shot out suddenly, creating two ripples in the air. They struck the Ice Emperor's Ice Claws first.

The Ice Emperor was struck as if by lightning, and he was thrown backward several feet. The bluestone floor beneath his feet flew and shattered, leaving two long ice tracks. His eyes were still filled with surprise and doubt.

"This is... using power through the eyes?" The Ice Emperor's eyes flashed red, his brows furrowed: "Who exactly are you, and why do you possess the 'Heavenly' Eye Tribulation?"

"No, that's just a keen eye." Ying Xun shook his head and smiled, saying calmly, "As for who I am, didn't Di Shitian tell you?"

To be honest, when he first used his eye power, it was just a feeling of divine inspiration; he himself didn't expect to actually be able to use it.

However, the fact that he can use his eyesight shows that his physique in this life is even stronger than the innate martial veins he had in his previous life.

Ying Xun suddenly realized why he hadn't felt much pain in his eyes when he was cultivating. He should have continued cultivating if he had known.

The Ice Emperor was taken aback: "'Tian' only said that you are the Nineteenth Young Master and asked me to invite you to Tianmen, so you have to come with me."

“The Nineteenth Prince, it seems that Emperor Shitian knows of my existence.” Ying Xun muttered to himself, then looked up at the Ice Emperor: “I advise you not to make another move, or you will be seriously injured even if you don’t die.”

"Is it?"

Ice Emperor's eyes narrowed, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

He pushed his true energy to its limit, and a burst of cold air erupted, causing the temperature within a radius of ten feet to plummet and gradually condense into a layer of frost.

"You are so arrogant!"

With a roar, the Ice Emperor swung his claws, spewing out endless cold air, and launched a new round of attacks.

A fierce wind howled, and countless claw-like shadows filled the sky, making the air seem to freeze, as if it were about to turn the surroundings into a frozen hell.

Ying Xun remained calm and unmoved, simply pointing his fingers as if they were a sword, and then thrusting out with the sword.

What appeared to be just a single sword strike transformed into a rain of swords, forming a vast net that met the Ice Emperor's fully unleashed Snow Blood Claw.

In the midst of their intense fighting, the two finally clashed.

The moment the ice claws and sword fingers made contact, the Ice Emperor was forced to retreat violently, his face turning pale instantly.

He looked down at the Frostbite Claw in his hand, which was covered in cracks after a single sword strike, and then shattered with a bang.

His palms and arms were covered with fine sword marks, with wounds popping out and bleeding profusely.

In just a moment of fighting, his hands were almost crippled.

Although the Ice Emperor possessed a century's worth of cultivation, he was confident that apart from Emperor Shitian, he would find few rivals in the world.

But today, he was injured by Ying Xun's eyes and two swords, which made him feel frightened.

This person has terrifying cultivation!

Their strength is probably far superior to mine; I'll retreat first.

Thinking of this, the Ice Emperor did not hesitate at all and turned to run.

In this life-threatening situation, his movements were faster than usual, and in the blink of an eye he had already covered more than ten feet.

At the same time, he glanced back at Ying Xun, fearing that Ying Xun would catch up. Ying Xun stood there with his hands behind his back, showing no intention of pursuing or making a move.

He simply looked at the Ice Emperor with a smile, saying playfully, "Ice Emperor, I told you before that if you make another move, you'll be severely injured, if not killed. I wasn't lying to you."

(End of this chapter)