Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

She wasn't intimidated by the oppressive aura, but she didn't say anything more to stop her.

Xianyun simply sighed softly, tucked her hands into her sleeves, and slightly turned her body to make way for the passage.

"Since Lord Poison Douluo has put it this way, then I have nothing more to say."

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness, but more so a sense of tact.

Trying to compete with a Title Douluo, especially after the other party has made their intentions clear, is just asking for trouble.

Although the Earth Dragon Gate is considered a powerful force in the far north, Xianyun is unwilling to risk offending a Title Douluo.

"Please."

Xianyun gestured with his chin toward the entrance in the mountain wall, then added, "However, the things inside were guarded by our ancestors of the Earth Dragon Sect. If you take all the valuables, I won't be able to explain it when I get back."

"At least leave me some soup."

Dugu Bo ignored her and strode into the cave.

As Wang Teng followed behind, he felt a cold gaze fall upon him as he passed by Xianyun.

"Oh my, what a handsome young man."

Xianyun's voice drifted over from behind, though it was unclear who he was speaking to.

"You weren't the one who stole things last time, were you?"

Wang Teng did not answer, and continued walking into the cave.

Ning Rongrong followed behind Wang Teng, and when she passed by Xianyun, she couldn't help but turn her head to glance at her.

Xianyun was also looking at Ning Rongrong. His gaze lingered on her for a moment, and he raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he recognized something.

Ning Rongrong quickly turned around and quickened her pace.

Zhu Zhuqing walked at the very back, her steps light and silent.

As she walked past Xianyun, Xianyun's gaze lingered on her for a moment, as if he had noticed the faint aura of the Ice Bear Soul Bone emanating from her, but he said nothing.

All four people entered the cave.

The guards at the gate looked at each other, unsure whether to lower their weapons or keep them raised.

The middle-aged man jumped down from the ice rock, walked to Xianyun's side, and asked in a low voice, "Elder, are we just going to let them in like this?"

Xianyun turned around, looked at the dark entrance of the cave, and remained silent for a moment.

The languid and casual expression on her face had faded, replaced by a deep and complex emotion.

"You think you can stop a Title Douluo?"

Xianyun's voice was soft, with a hint of helplessness, as he said, "You might be able to handle those three younger ones, but Dugu Bo, even the two of us combined wouldn't be enough to defeat him with one hand."

"Instead of stopping them and getting beaten to a pulp, we should let them in."

The middle-aged man opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately kept it closed.

Xianyun sat back down on the ice rock, tucked her hands into her sleeves, and half-closed her pale blue eyes.

Inside the cave passage, Wang Teng walked at the front, holding a moonstone, its pale light illuminating the ice walls on both sides.

The passageway was much quieter than last time.

The low-ranking disciples who were patrolling have all disappeared; they've probably been transferred outside.

Last time I came, I had to sneak around, climbing over ice cliffs, hiding from patrols, and crawling through hidden doors.

this time--

Wang Teng glanced back at Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo walked at the back, his steps unhurried, his hands behind his back as if strolling through his own backyard. His aura as a Title Douluo hadn't completely dissipated; a thin layer of light clung to his body, keeping out the chill.

With a titled Douluo paving the way, things are definitely different.

Wang Teng withdrew his gaze and quickened his pace.

Deep within the passage, that familiar, bone-chilling cold had begun to emanate.

The icy pool is just ahead.

Chapter 457 Dual-Attribute Soul Core Formed, Level 70 Soul Saint

At the end of the passage, a wave of cold air surged out.

Wang Teng stood at the entrance of the ice cave, looking at the pool of water.

The pool water was still so clear, so clear it was almost blue, so blue it was almost black, like a big eye staring at the sky from under the ice.

A thin layer of white mist covered the water's surface, slowly swirling and circling around the mouth of the pool, like a living creature breathing.

The ice around the pool was thicker than last time I came.

Transparent ice crystals grew outwards from the pool wall, covering the surrounding rocks with a shiny shell.

Deep within the pool, a faint blue light shimmered.

That was the light of the ten-thousand-year-old Xuanbing marrow.

Although Wang Teng dug away a portion last time, there is still more hidden under the ice.

"Is this the place?"

Dugu Bo stood at the entrance of the ice cave, his emerald green eyes scanning the area, his gaze lingering for a moment on the pool before returning to his own.

He didn't go in; instead, he turned around, facing away from the ice cave and towards the passage, standing with his hands behind his back.

"You can go in. I'll keep watch outside."

Dugu Bo's voice wasn't loud, but it carried far in the empty passageway.

"Although I don't think the Earth Dragon Gate would dare to make any moves, it's better to be safe than sorry, so it's always good to prepare in advance."

"The middle of the passage is a perfect position, allowing for both offense and defense."

"If anything happens to you inside, just shout, I can hear you."

Wang Teng nodded to Dugu Bo without saying anything more.

Dugu Bo's strength is undeniable. With him guarding the middle of the passage, those people from the Earth Dragon Gate would have to think twice before trying to pull any tricks.

Wang Teng turned and walked into the ice cave. Behind him, he heard Dugu Bo's footsteps gradually fading away. He stopped after walking about a few dozen steps.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong followed Wang Teng into the ice cave.

Ning Rongrong shivered as soon as she entered and instinctively hugged her arms tightly.

The cold here is different from the wind and snow outside. The cold outside is a dry cold, and even if the wind is strong, it only blows on your skin.

The cold here is a damp cold; the chill seeps up from the soles of your feet, seeps into your heart through your bones, and you can't stop it.

Zhu Zhuqing fared somewhat better; the Ice Bear's right arm bone automatically released a faint blue halo, keeping most of the cold air out.

"It's so cold."

Ning Rongrong muttered something under her breath, but didn't complain like she did last time.

Having trained under Wang Teng for so long, she is no longer the little girl who couldn't endure any hardship.

Wang Teng walked to the edge of the pool, squatted down, and reached out to probe the water.

The moment my fingertips touched the water, a cool sensation spread from my fingers to my wrist.

But for Wang Teng, this level of coldness was nothing.

"I'm going down."

Wang Teng stood up and began to take off his coat.

He took off his fur coat and heavy boots, folded them neatly, and placed them on a dry rock by the pool, leaving him only in a close-fitting outfit.

Zhu Zhuqing walked over and moved Wang Teng's clothes further inside, away from the pool, to avoid them getting wet from the splashing water.

Be careful.

Zhu Zhuqing said carefully.

Wang Teng smiled at her, turned around, and jumped into the pool.

"Puff-"

Water splashed up and echoed several times in the ice cave before dissipating.

The pool water enveloped Wang Teng instantly, and a cool breeze rushed in from all directions.

He opened his eyes and found himself surrounded by a deep blue, which grew darker and bluer as he went down, eventually becoming a near-black deep blue.

Wang Teng swam towards the bottom of the water, swinging his arms.

Before long, they dived to the deepest part of the ice at the bottom of the pool.

There is a relatively flat stone surface there.

No, it's not a stone surface, but a layer of ice crystals several feet thick, with the rock underneath.

The surface of the ice crystals is as smooth as a mirror, and sitting on them feels like sitting on a giant sapphire.

"This is a good place, perfect for me to cultivate."

Wang Teng thought to himself silently.

Then, he sat down cross-legged, placed his hands on his knees with his palms facing up, his five centers facing the sky.

The pool water flowed slowly around Wang Teng, gently lifting his hair and robes, making it look like a black flower blooming in the water.

On the water, Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong stood guard on either side of the pool.

Ning Rongrong sat on the dry rock, hugging her knees, her eyes fixed on the pool.

The water was calm, with only a few bubbles occasionally rising to the surface, indicating that someone was still alive underwater.

She tried to sense Wang Teng's presence, but the pool water seemed to have the effect of isolating spiritual power. Ning Rongrong's senses were like hitting a wall, unable to penetrate it no matter what she did.

"Unperceptible".

Zhu Zhuqing stood by the pool, arms crossed, the blue halo on her right arm particularly conspicuous in the darkness, and said, "This pool water is no ordinary one; it can isolate soul power fluctuations."