Chapter 69

"Sure enough, there's something fishy."

Jiang Chen's expression changed. The pond was indeed unusual, which made him look at the big yellow dog with a different gaze. If he were his former self, he would have easily seen through the pond's secrets, but now his cultivation was too weak, and his various abilities could not compare to his past life. In other words, Jiang Chen possessed only the experience and temperament of a sage, but not the abilities of a sage.

"Big Yellow, how did you sense it?"

Jiang Chen asked curiously. This valley was small and hidden, and the pond seemed ordinary. Even if someone passed by, they wouldn't pay attention. Yet, the big yellow dog could sense something valuable in the pond from several miles away, which was truly extraordinary.

"There must be something good in the pond. I don't know exactly what it is, but I forgot to tell you, I have an incredible ability, which is the perception of treasures. Within a five-mile radius, as long as there's a treasure, I can sense it. This range will increase as my cultivation improves."

The big yellow dog said with immense pride.

"Damn, it's indeed a freakish ability."

Jiang Chen was instantly delighted. As a descendant of the Dragon Horse, it was normal for the big yellow dog to have special abilities. This treasure-seeking ability was truly freakish, a natural gift. It seemed that as long as this dog was by his side, he could continuously obtain treasures.

"Little dog, you're so amazing."

Yan Chenyu rarely praised the big yellow dog.

"Hehe, of course. I have many more impressive abilities. Once we reach Qi Prefecture, I'll take tens of thousands of human pets."

The big yellow dog looked extremely pleased, and such a grand ambition left Jiang Chen and Yan Chenyu speechless.

"Let's go and see what's in the pond."

Jiang Chen led the way into the valley, heading towards the pond.

"There seems to be an invisible barrier a丈 away from the pond, be careful."

Jiang Chen warned.

The two people and the dog stood a丈 away from the pond, looking at the seemingly ordinary pond, their expressions becoming serious.

Jiang Chen slowly extended his hand, reaching out bit by bit.

Sss~

As soon as Jiang Chen's palm crossed the one-zhang mark, a hissing sound was heard. He quickly pulled his hand back, seeing that his two fingers were covered in frost, cold and chilling. Jiang Chen waved his hand, and a crimson flame burst out, dispelling the cold.

"What intense cold."

Jiang Chen sighed.

"Brother Jiang Chen, let me try."

Yan Chenyu said, taking large steps forward. While others feared the cold, she did not. She had the Nine Yin Mystic Pulse, the most yin and cold divine body in the world. To her, the cold was merely a supplement.

"Xiao Yu, how is it?"

Jiang Chen looked at Yan Chenyu, who was two steps away. From the outside, she still looked the same, everything was calm, but from her eyes, it was clear that what she saw within one zhang was different from what they saw from outside.

"This pond, the cold is so intense."

Yan Chenyu was greatly surprised.

"Let's go in and take a look."

A golden light shield enveloped the big yellow dog, and a layer of crimson flame appeared around Jiang Chen. Both of them were full of vitality and did not fear ordinary cold.

Swish!

As soon as Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog entered the one-zhang range, the scene changed dramatically. The pond ahead was shrouded in cold mist, a layer of bone-chilling cold surrounding it. Such intense cold would freeze a regular Dan Realm expert to death.

Behind Jiang Chen, an invisible ice curtain continuously flickered.

"This ice curtain prevents the cold from spreading and creates an illusion, making it impossible to see what's inside. There must be something valuable in this cold pond. Otherwise, such intense cold wouldn't exist."

Jiang Chen said.

Yan Chenyu stood to the side, allowing the cold to enter her body, as if nothing was wrong. To her, the cold was not a threat but a great supplement for her Nine Yin Mystic Pulse.

"Let me see what's at the bottom of the cold pond."

Jiang Chen's powerful perception penetrated the cold pond. He saw a crystal-like stone at the bottom, about the size of a fist.

"Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal. There's a Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal at the bottom of this pond, which is why this place is so peculiar. The ice curtain is also formed by the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal, blocking everything. What a treasure."

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on Yan Chenyu. The Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal was a supreme treasure, extremely rare. A fist-sized Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal was a rare treasure even in the Divine Continent. He never expected to find one in such a remote place.

The Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal was of little use to ordinary cultivators, as the intense cold within it made it impossible for them to approach. However, for cultivators who practiced cold bodies, it was an unparalleled treasure. For example, the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal was of little use to Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog, but it was perfect for Yan Chenyu.

"Bad, there's danger inside."

Jiang Chen's expression changed. As he spoke, the pond began to churn, and a roar echoed. Suddenly, a massive creature burst out of the pond.

Roar~

Before they could see what it was, a roar that shook the valley echoed. Jiang Chen saw a huge monster, about a zhang long, towering over them, glaring angrily.

The monster's body was like an ice sculpture, emitting white mist. Only half of its body was out of the pond, the other half still inside. If it came out completely, it would be at least two zhang tall.

The monster's cold was overwhelming, its eyes like ice, and it released white mist from its mouth, extremely terrifying.

"The Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal has been here for too long, giving birth to a living being. This monster has the cultivation of a mid-Dan Realm expert. Combined with the intense cold here, it can continuously draw energy from the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal, making it extremely difficult to deal with."

Jiang Chen's expression was serious. Normally, a late-Dan Realm expert would be no match for him, but this monster was different. The environment here was too cold. If he fought it, he would have to resist the cold, unable to use his full strength. Moreover, the monster, with the help of the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal, was far more formidable than an ordinary beast.

Roar~

The monster roared, considering anyone who stepped into the pond as a mortal enemy. In its mind, the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal belonged to it, and no one could touch it.

The monster's body trembled, and dozens of ice arrows shot out, rushing towards Jiang Chen and the others.

Humph!

Jiang Chen coldly snorted, using the Two Yang Finger technique. The golden finger and the ice arrows collided, causing a massive energy wave that devastated the icy space.

Roar, roar...

The monster roared continuously, attacking fiercely. Seeing this, Jiang Chen and the others quickly retreated to the one-zhang mark, outside the ice curtain. The pond returned to its calm state, and the monster did not come out.

"This monster won't come out. It only guards the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal. As long as we step into the one-zhang range, it will attack."

The big yellow dog said.

"Brother Jiang Chen, let me try."

Yan Chenyu suddenly spoke.

Jiang Chen looked at Yan Chenyu and nodded. "Alright, you have the Nine Yin Mystic Pulse and don't fear the cold. You might be able to deal with the monster and obtain the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal, which will benefit you immensely."

Yan Chenyu took a deep breath and walked towards the pond. Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog followed closely behind, fearing she might be in danger.

Roar~

As soon as the three crossed the ice curtain, the monster roared. It leaped out of the pond, its entire body towering over them, like an ice mountain, emitting terrifying cold. The monster was truly enraged, determined to tear the intruders to pieces.

"Ha!"

Yan Chenyu let out a light shout, her hands moving in mysterious patterns, then she pushed towards the monster.

Rustle!

The void trembled, and the cold emanating from Yan Chenyu was even more intense than the pond. Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog, following behind, couldn't help but shiver.

Yan Chenyu released a wave of ice, and the monster, sensing even more intense cold, showed a look of surprise. It didn't dodge, allowing the ice to hit its body.

Crack, crack...

The ice from Yan Chenyu's attack instantly formed a large net, covering the monster. In a blink, a thick layer of ice formed around the monster's body.

The monster finally felt a sense of danger, but it was too late. The cold from the Nine Yin Mystic Pulse instilled a deep fear, as if it were the ancestor of all cold, suppressing the monster completely.

Roar~

The monster roared once more and fell silent. Its massive body was frozen solid, turning into an ice sculpture on the pond, emitting cold in all directions.

Jiang Chen and the big yellow dog were stunned, their mouths agape. The monster itself had an icy constitution, or rather, it was a block of ice. To see ice frozen was truly eye-opening.

"The Nine Yin Mystic Pulse is indeed the body of ten thousand colds, truly terrifying. Xiao Yu, what's the name of this technique?"

Jiang Chen asked, and the big yellow dog also looked at Yan Chenyu with interest.

"This technique is called 'Three Feet of Ice.'"

Yan Chenyu said. This was a natural combat skill she obtained when she condensed her Nine Yin Mystic Pulse, extremely powerful.

"Three Feet of Ice is not formed in a day. No wonder it can freeze the monster."

Jiang Chen sighed. Yan Chenyu lacked combat experience, but she herself was incredibly powerful. Just this one technique, 'Three Feet of Ice,' was something few mid-Dan Realm experts could handle.

"Brother Jiang Chen, I'm not very proficient with this technique yet. I can only freeze the monster for a minute at most."

Yan Chenyu said.

"Alright, a minute is enough. Xiao Yu, go into the pond now and retrieve the Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal."

Jiang Chen said.

"Okay."

Yan Chenyu nodded, leaped into the pond, and after three breaths, emerged with a milky white Ten-thousand-year Cold Crystal in her hand.

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