Chapter 52

Two fox spirits were captured by the Daoist of the Eight Trigrams from the Ten Thousand Caves Mountain. With a glare, they transformed into a bloody dance, their souls sent to the netherworld.

The other captured demons were thrown back to the Ten Thousand Caves Mountain. The crowd was too lazy to deal with these minor demons.

Seeing the old Daoist recover the Golden Spirit Pearl, Zhu Ganglie followed the Daoist of the Eight Trigrams back to the Divine Lightning Dao.

The Ten Thousand Saints Dragon King also hitched a ride.

The Daoist of the Eight Trigrams' feet flashed with the Eight Trigrams, flying tens of thousands of miles away, and returned to the Divine Lightning Dao in a few hours.

"Ten Thousand Saints Dragon King, this is my talisman. If you need anything, you can come directly to Ice Soul Peak to find me!"

After returning to Ice Soul Peak, Zhu Ganglie said to the Ten Thousand Saints Dragon King.

The Ten Thousand Saints Dragon King took the talisman without saying much, directly entered the Thunder Marsh, found a water marsh, and reigned as the king of the water, also avoiding the revenge of the Azure Dragon.

As soon as Zhu Ganglie returned to Ice Soul Peak, he went to the Cold Ice Temple to pay respects to his master, the Ice Soul Daoist. However, his master was still in seclusion, refining the Nine Dragon Ice Flask.

Only the eldest senior brother was still cultivating in the Cold Ice Temple. Seeing Zhu Ganglie return, he showed a pleased expression: "Junior Brother Zhu, you have worked hard this time. I heard that Senior Uncle Eight Trigrams said you recovered the Golden Spirit Pearl and earned ten points of merit.

With these points of merit, it will be beneficial for your cultivation. After you return, focus on your cultivation and don't get involved in worldly affairs."

After the eldest senior brother, Yinghuo, gave Zhu Ganglie some guidance, he seemed to think of something, his gaze fixed, and he said to Zhu Ganglie: "Did you find the whereabouts of the material needed to forge your life-bound magical weapon? This life-bound magical weapon is crucial for your cultivation and will be your support for longevity! You cannot be slack in this!"

"Eldest Senior Brother, I found out that there is a piece of White Jade Divine Ice Iron deep in the Great Snow Mountain!"

Facing this eldest senior brother, Zhu Ganglie was cautious and respectful, and he mentioned the White Jade Divine Ice Iron.

Hearing the Great Snow Mountain, Yinghuo slightly frowned, then relaxed and said calmly: "White Jade Divine Ice Iron? It's a treasure indeed, a stroke of luck for you!

You can rest assured, such a treasure will not be overlooked. When you reach the Possession Realm, I will invite the Ice Venerable to take you to find this treasure."

Hearing this, Zhu Ganglie was overjoyed. He had seen the power of the Ice Phoenix. With its help, the White Jade Divine Ice Iron would be easily obtained.

At this moment, Zhu Ganglie truly felt the benefits of the sect. With his own strength, he would never dare to enter the Great Snow Mountain to seek the treasure, even if he achieved the Golden Core, he would not dare to enter such a dangerous place.

He then showed a pleased expression: "Thank you, Eldest Senior Brother. Junior Brother will strive to break through to the Manifestation Realm and enter the Possession Realm as soon as possible.

This time, Junior Brother obtained a few treasures. Should they be presented to the sect?"

"No need. You should focus on your cultivation. Now you can choose a spell to cultivate. Junior Brother Ximen Jianbei is in seclusion, trying to break through to the Golden Core Realm. Do not disturb him!"

With Yinghuo's words, Zhu Ganglie bowed and left, heading straight to the scripture hall to find a spell compatible with the Ice Soul Divine Light.

After searching, Zhu Ganglie found three spells suitable for his current level of cultivation: "Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves," "One Qi Immortal-Slaying Blade," and "Demon-Exorcising Divine Light Shield."

These three spells were the most profound in the Ice Soul Divine Light Dao, and any one of them would take a long time to cultivate.

Therefore, he could only choose one to cultivate.

After pondering and weighing his options, Zhu Ganglie chose the "Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves."

This spell was the most difficult to cultivate in the Ice Soul Dao, but once successful, its power was immense.

The cultivation of this spell required the Ice Soul as the foundation, absorbing the nine true waters of heaven and earth, and condensing them into a cloud of ice.

Each true water absorbed would increase the power of the spell. If all nine true waters were successfully condensed, the power would be so great that even gods and ghosts would be repelled.

With a thought, countless spells could be derived, allowing one to control the myriad waters of heaven and earth, summoning wind and rain, and causing rivers to surge and seas to overturn, all with ease.

Moreover, without revealing the spirit, it could transform into a vast Heavenly River, which had boundless power, devouring all things and freezing the world.

Zhu Ganglie had a rare Ice Soul in his possession. As for the nine true waters, he could use his spells to harness the cold ice qi and condense the extremely cold and yin Xuanming True Water.

With the Ice Soul and the Xuanming True Water, he could cultivate the "Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves."

He immediately memorized the spell and, upon returning to Plum Blossom Cliff, did not immediately start cultivating but first focused on refining the Ice Soul power.

After converting all his spiritual energy into magical power, he would then begin cultivation.

He then focused on refining his magical power, and this cultivation lasted for two years. During these two years, Zhu Ganglie completed the refinement of all his magical power.

Thirty-five Ice Soul powers and one gourd power.

After completing the refinement of his magical power, Zhu Ganglie laid the foundation for the Manifestation Realm.

After completing the refinement of his magical power, Zhu Ganglie used the cold ice qi to begin condensing the Xuanming True Water.

The condensation of the Xuanming True Water was extremely difficult. Zhu Ganglie exhausted ten Ice Soul powers and spent three months to condense one drop of Xuanming True Water.

To cultivate the "Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves," he needed three drops of Xuanming True Water.

Therefore, Zhu Ganglie spent another year to condense the three drops of Xuanming True Water.

With the Xuanming True Water and the Ice Soul, Zhu Ganglie began to cultivate the "Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves."

A grain-sized Ice Soul floated above his head, transforming into a white mist. The three drops of Xuanming True Water then merged into the white mist.

Eighteen Ice Soul powers also flew out from Zhu Ganglie's spirit, merging into the white mist. In the interaction of these powers, the Ice Soul, and the Xuanming True Water, a white cloud slowly formed, floating above his head, automatically absorbing the cold ice qi of Ice Soul Peak.

After two months, the white cloud above Zhu Ganglie's head gently trembled, rapidly contracted, and then expanded, transforming into a vast white auspicious cloud, from which countless cold qi emerged, like an icy world.

At this moment, Zhu Ganglie couldn't help but sigh in relief, looking at the cold cloud of the "Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves" with joy.

"Junior Brother actually chose to cultivate the 'Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves.' However, to cultivate it to perfection, you need the nine true waters of heaven and earth, which is extremely difficult.

I should have informed you earlier!"

Yinghuo suddenly appeared beside Plum Blossom Cliff, frowning.

"Please, Senior Brother, instruct me!"

Zhu Ganglie felt a sense of unease, wondering if there was some hidden danger with this spell.

Yinghuo stepped into Zhu Ganglie's cave, sat on a cushion in front of him, and said with a serious expression: "The fundamental purpose of spells is to protect longevity. However, spells have different strengths. When cultivated to the extreme, the magical power develops a spirit, known as the true form of the spell. At this point, the spell is considered to have reached perfection, and its power is truly unparalleled.

The 'Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves' is the most powerful spell in the Ice Soul Dao, but because it requires nine true waters, few people cultivate it.

After all, these nine true waters are rare and hidden, making it almost impossible to collect them all.

If I had known you obtained an Ice Soul, I would have informed you earlier."

Hearing this, Zhu Ganglie felt somewhat depressed.

Seeing Zhu Ganglie's expression, Yinghuo smiled and said: "Don't be pessimistic. Although the nine true waters are rare, our Divine Lightning Dao has a few. The Xuanming True Water, One Yuan Heavy Water, Pure Yang Thunder Water, and Formless True Water can be exchanged for points of merit.

However, the other five true waters will need to be found by you. With these few true waters, you can cultivate the 'Supreme Cold Qi of the Heavenly River Waves' to a certain level. If you switch to another spell, it's still not too late."

Hearing this, Zhu Ganglie's face lit up, and he said: "Thank you, Senior Brother, for informing me of this!"

"Don't be too happy. Quickly cultivate this spell, and then switch to another one. As long as you are below the Golden Core Realm, you can switch to another spell. However, don't be greedy.

Cultivating each spell takes a lot of time. Don't delay your cultivation. As a cultivator, only when you reach the Possession Realm can you extend your lifespan by three hundred years.

When you reach the Spirit Realm, you can cultivate other spells."

Yinghuo earnestly said, with a serious expression, fearing that Zhu Ganglie would be greedy for spells and delay his cultivation.

Zhu Ganglie also understood that it had taken him more than a year to just enter the initial stage of this spell. If he were to achieve some results, it would take an unknown amount of time.

And his current lifespan was no different from that of an ordinary person, only a hundred years or so. If he did not break through to the Possession Realm, no matter how powerful the spell, it would all be in vain.

Understanding this, Zhu Ganglie stood up and said: "Thank you, Senior Brother, for your guidance. Junior Brother will not delay his cultivation."

"Good, you understand this. I came here to teach you the higher levels of the Ice Soul Dao.

You can focus on comprehending them and strive to break through to the Possession Realm.

Junior Brother Ximen Jianbei will formally attempt to break through to the Golden Core Realm in a year. At that time, you and I will guard Ice Soul Peak to prevent the invasion of external demons!"

Yinghuo raised his hand, and the Ice Soul Dao spells up to the Golden Core Realm were absorbed into Zhu Ganglie's spirit.