Refining the Mountains and Rivers

"Hahahaha!" Elder Si laughed out loud, "With this level of strength you dare to challenge my sect's dark star ice serpent? You simply have no idea of death or danger!"

From the moment the Blue Origin Sect chose to challenge the Hidden Fog Sect, they had completely torn apart any pretense of face. So, there was no need to have any scruples either.

"That's right. Besides bringing trouble upon themselves with their own actions, I have no idea what harvests they were hoping for."

"Perhaps the Blue Origin Sect wants to deliver us a lucky charm before the finals begin. Then, my Hidden Fog Sect will accept their good intentions!"

"If that is true, then I must thank the Blue Origin Sect for sending us such an amazing prize!"

Numerous high level figures of the sect began to speak in mocking tones.

In their opinion, this challenge was already over.

Hu Fu furrowed his eyebrows together. He locked his eyes onto the blue ape that had already become a block of ice, and the restlessness in his heart grew heavier.

He glanced over at the calm Blue Origin Sect Master. Then, he immediately stood up and roared, "Dark star ice serpent, immediately kill that beast!"

He couldn't delay any further.

On the ground, the black-scaled dark star ice serpent seemed to sense something unusual. It opened its mouth and spat out a breath of air. It was rich and pale white, causing the temperature between the heavens and earth to fall even faster. The piercing cold penetrated into one's marrow.

The blue ape that was sealed in the block of ice instantly turned deep blue. Beneath the sunlight, the ice block reflected a dazzling halo of light.

It was an incomparably beautiful sight, yet it contained a terrifyingly cold aura. If just a single strand of this energy was sent out, it would be enough to freeze rivers and lakes!

The Blue Origin Sect's blue ape was finished…

But just as this thought appeared in everyone's minds, small sounds suddenly came from the deep blue block of ice.

In the next moment, countless cracks appeared. They spread over the entire ice block like a spider web!

Bang -

As countless people watched with shock, the deep blue ice block split into countless pieces. It was wrapped within a terrifying power as it blasted into the ground. The eruption was so sudden and without any warning that it completely covered the area where the dark star ice serpent stood.

The fine textures on its silver-white horn suddenly shimmered into being, creating a protective halo that defended the dark star ice serpent.

In the next moment, the hail of deep blue ice fragments arrived. The expected collision did not occur. Rather, the instant both sides came into contact with each other, black light appeared on the surface of each piece of ice. The pieces of ice they wrapped around pierced through the halo of light and ruthlessly struck the dark star ice serpent.

Bang -

Bang -

Bang -

The entire arena violently trembled. The explosion shook the heavens and earth, causing countless pieces of stone and rubble to fly into the air and obscure what was happening within.

Shua -

Shua -

After a brief silence, countless cultivators stood up. Their faces were filled with shock and disbelief as they stared into the place covered in stone pieces and powder.

The dark star ice serpent appeared. Its massive body still stood high, but countless bloody holes had been torn open in it. And each one spewed out pungent black blood that irritated one's senses.

As for that blue ape, it had vanished from existence along with the pieces of shattered blue ice.

In that moment, victory and defeat had been decided. The seal blocking the arena was also lifted.

"Blue Origin Sect!"

Hu Fu roared in a rage. He flicked his sleeve and took out the dark star ice serpent, howling into the distance. This was not the time to get angry and retaliate. He needed to immediately look for mister and pray for help!

But Hu Fu's heart was cold. How could such a severe injury be healed in a short several days? The position of leader that had seemed so close at hand now seemed incomparably far away. Did the Hidden Fog Sect still have any chances of success?

Wei Han was expressionless. Without caring about the dumbfounded and enraged looks of the Sect Elders behind him, he turned and left.

He had fulfilled his promise. What would the consequences of this be? Wei Han was well aware of what sort of turbulence would come from this, but he didn't care. He only hoped those people would keep their word.

This challenge had begun as a farce and ended in tragedy. Some people were left shaken and confused, but others had gone crazy with joy.

This position of leader had become uncertain once more!

….

The Hidden Fog Sect Master Hu Fu had an anxious expression. "Miss Yun Die, mister is busy in the laboratory so I shouldn't be disturbing him, but the dark star ice serpent is in a critical situation right now and urgently needs treatment. Only mister has any chance of being able to save it!" He cupped his hands across his chest, "I hope that Miss Yun Die can pass on a message. I will undertake any consequence and will ensure you aren't implicated in anything!"

Elder Si and the other nodded, asking for Yun Die to help them. The Hidden Fog Sect would engrave this upon their memories and would never forget her graciousness.

Yun Die hesitated for a moment. She clenched her teeth and nodded, "Alright, I will immediately request teacher!" As the Hidden Fog Sect people watched with anticipation, she walked towards the laboratory.

Of course, this didn't have much relation to the Hidden Fog Sect's request. Rather, the dark star ice serpent's condition was linked to the final outcome of the arena. Teacher had made a bet with those people who were trying to seize the Chaotic Sky Chronicle. If they lost…

Standing outside the door of the laboratory that was sealed with an array formation, Yun Die took a deep breath and pressed the internal communication device. After a few busy sounds, the phone on the other side was picked up. "What is it?"

This calm voice carried with it a bit of weariness. Yun Die's heart skipped a beat. She could sense that her teacher wasn't in a good mood.

She composed her heart and tried to explain as succinctly as possible, "Teacher, the dark star ice serpent has been severely wounded. Sect Master Hu Fu and the others are waiting outside."

"I understand."

The call was hung up. A few breaths later, the array formation runes started to extinguish as Qin Yu pushed open the door.

Yun Die lowered her head and stood to the side.

Qin Yu asked, "What are the specifics of what happened?"

Yun Die said, "Teacher, on the first day of the Beast King War, the Witchcraft Sect, Blue Origin Sect, and Typhoon Mountain were defeated. The losers competed against each other a few days ago and the winner earned the right to challenge one of the four finalists. The Blue Origin Sect won so they chose to challenge the Hidden Fog Sect. In the arena today, the Blue Origin Sect's blue ape spirit beast self-detonated and died. As a result, the dark star ice serpent was severely wounded and it is in an extremely poor state right now."

She wanted to say something but stopped. While others watched that scene play out as some weird and terrible farce, she actually sensed something different about it.

Qin Yu was silent for several breaths of time. "I was negligent. I never thought that they could control one of the seven great sects."

After obtaining the dragon blood and dragon soul, he had been in a hurry to heal his injuries. And with the dark star ice serpent breaking ten rings of light and the Hidden Fog Sect obtaining a bye for the first day, he had subconsciously lowered his guard.

Yun Die tensed. It was indeed those people. "Teacher…"

Qin Yu said, "Speaking any more is useless. I must see the dark star ice serpent's condition first."

The laboratory doors opened. Hu Fu and others were waiting on the other side. They hurriedly looked up, and when they saw that familiar black-robed figure, their faces lit up with joy.

"Greetings, Mister Ning Qin!"

Qin Yu waved his hand, "Don't delay. Summon the dark star ice serpent."

Hu Fu respectfully nodded. There was a flash of light in the void and the dark star ice serpent's massive figure appeared. The temperature started to rapidly fall.

Kacha -

Kacha -

A layer of dark blue ice appeared. With the dark star ice serpent at the center, it rapidly spread in all directions. In that moment the lush and verdant flowers and plants outside the laboratory were covered by a layer of ice, instantly turning into lifelike ice sculptures.

Various halos of light emerged around those present as they resisted the terrifying chill in the air. After seeing the dark star ice serpent's situation at this moment, they couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

On the surface of its body, the wounds opened up by the shards of ice were beginning to rot. Foul-smelling pus dripped to the ground, causing dark blue smoke to rise up as it struck the stone tiles.

The dark star ice serpent's formidable self-recovery abilities weren't able to do anything at all. One could peer into some of the terrifying wounds and see the organs that were starting to rot inside.

The sudden eruption of cold wasn't because the dark star ice serpent still possessed a great deal of strength right now. On the contrary, it was incomparably weak, so weak that it couldn't maintain and control its strength, leading to the current signs of collapse.

It was unknown whether it would be able to survive these injuries. Moreover, the arena would open up again in three days.

The Hidden Fog Sect people, including Hu Fu, all had gloomy expressions. Even if a Grand Expert could create species and possessed methods to reverse life and death, these things still required time.

It was only a mere three days. Was that even enough to stabilize such grievous injuries? What else could be done? Everyone felt bitterness and helplessness surge out in their hearts.

The position of leader had been so close at hand, but now it was nothing but an illusion. They feared that Hidden Fog Sect's trip to Dragon City might have ended here.

Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. He was the only one present who could resist the cold in the air with his body alone.

Not paying attention to the pained and unwilling expressions of the Hidden Fog Sect people, he gripped Yun Die's hand. A flow of heat rushed into her, scattering the chill in her body.

"Examine it."