The battle erupted like a flash of lightning, the terrifying power of Dou Saints causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Countless individuals trembled in awe at the impact of such transcendent power. The allure of this level of strength was undeniable.
The members of the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple held hope for the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, their rarely seen Ancestor and the pinnacle powerhouse of their temple.
However, their hopes were shattered as the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint failed to gain the upper hand in the confrontation.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Saint's cultivation level was indeed lower than Hun Shang's by a significant margin. While the Fox Saint could hold his own in a one-on-one battle against Hun Shang for a considerable amount of time, the combination of Hun Shang and the Soul Gu Frog left him at a disadvantage. Before long, signs of impending defeat began to emerge.
Below, within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple, Xiao Ming and Hu Yu stood atop a rooftop, gazing upwards at the unfolding battle.
Alongside them, several formidable figures had silently appeared.
Leading the group were two individuals emanating the most imposing auras, both Half-Saints - one was a high-level Half-Saint, and the other a low-level Half-Saint.
However, just like Xiao Ming, they now gazed upward with expressions of concern etched across their elderly faces.
These individuals were the Ancestors of the various races within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple. However, it was clear that none of them possessed the same level of strength as the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint.
"It seems the Fox Saint isn't a match for that fiend!"
"Should we go up and assist?"
"Are you jesting? Do you believe we could offer any meaningful help?"
The aftermath of the clashes between the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint and Hun Shang was beyond what a Half-Dou Saint could endure. Rushing in recklessly would likely result in them being gravely injured before they even approached the battlefield. In this situation, wouldn't their assistance cause more harm than good?
"We should activate the Temple Protection Formation!"
In this world, any faction with some resources would establish a protective formation to aid their sect in times of crisis, when they were under attack. This was a demonstration of their foundation.
Of course, for such a protective formation to be useful, it couldn't be something ordinary. Otherwise, how could it offer substantial aid?
The protective formation of the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple was undoubtedly powerful. Although it couldn't directly defeat Hun Shang, it could elevate the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint to a level where he could contend with a four-star Dou Saint.
Upon hearing this suggestion, all eyes turned to the eldest figure present.
This elder's name was Xiong Ba. Aside from the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, he held the highest authority within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple. Now, with the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint locked in fierce combat, the decision to activate the protective formation rested on his judgment.
"Let's activate it!" Xiong Ba decisively spoke, facing the collective gaze of the others.
They couldn't afford to delay any longer. If they waited until after the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint was defeated, activating the formation would be futile.
The others weren't surprised by his decision, and they nodded in agreement.
Soon, powerful energy fluctuations spread throughout various parts of the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple. A towering column of blue energy surged skyward, piercing through the black fog-shrouded horizon.
Above, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, engaged in an intense battle with Hun Shan, felt this surge of energy and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
After a final exchange of blows with Hun Shang, he harnessed the rebound force to swiftly retreat. Then, forming hand seals, he promptly entered the column of light.
Observing this, Hun Shang furrowed his brow, momentarily unsure of his next move. He refrained from hastily pursuing the Fox Saint.
In his line of sight, the column of light rapidly contracted, revealing a blue fox with eight tails.
'His aura actually advanced to the intermediate four-star Dou Saint stage. Quite interesting...' Hun Shang, seeing this development, relaxed. He had assumed it was something more significant. The increase in strength from external forces wasn't worth mentioning. As long as he dragged out the fight, it wouldn't matter.
He charged toward the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint once more, and the two resumed their fierce battle.
This time, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint managed to stabilize the situation and engaged in a back-and-forth struggle with Hun Shang.
...
Hu Yu gazed at the battle above, her delicate cheeks etched with worry.
"Senior Xiao, do you think our Ancestor can win?"
Xiao Ming silently watched the battle above, and at Hu Yu's question, he didn't immediately respond.
Xiong Ba and the others also directed their gazes towards him.
Thinking back, they had just seen Xiao Ming. Initially, they had been preoccupied and hadn't paid much attention, considering him young. But now, upon closer inspection, they were taken aback. How could his strength be this formidable?!
Xiao Ming glanced at the puzzled crowd, then turned his gaze back to Hu Yu, speaking softly.
"It depends on whether the Fox Saint can defeat his opponent within a short period. Of course, even if he does defeat his opponent, if he can't leave the other party incapable of retaliating, it won't be of any use. If I'm not mistaken, your defensive formation can't be activated again within a short period, right?"
"If he were to leave and return after a few days, would you be able to hold him back?"
Xiao Ming's words cut like a sword through everyone's hearts, causing Hu Yu's face to turn extremely pale.
Indeed! In the end, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint wasn't a true four-star Dou Saint. The Dou Saint from the Hun Clan could leave at any time and return after the formation had dissipated.
As this realization dawned on them, the expressions on everyone's faces turned increasingly grim.
"Could we ask Senior to lend a hand? The Wind and Snow Sacred Temple will surely reward you generously!" Xiong Ba's response was swift; after all, there was a Dou Saint-level powerhouse right before their eyes. It was only natural to seek his aid.
In this matter, Xiao Ming did not decline either.
After all, he and the Hun Clan had also held a grudge. Moreover, he suspected that the old fellow from above, who had come to the Fallen Spirit Ice Source, had been targeting him. It had been just a coincidence that he had heard about the news of the Eleven-Grade Snow Leaf White Lotus, which had led to a change in his objective.
Otherwise, who in their right mind would roam around a desolate place like the Fallen Spirit Ice Source?
Aside from these reasons, the other party was also after the Eleven-Grade Snow Leaf White Lotus. How could that be allowed? He had already reserved its core lotus seeds!
He hadn't acted yet because he was waiting for the right moment to launch a perfect sneak attack.
Indeed, another sneak attack.
For those whose cultivation surpassed his own, Xiao Ming had always relied on the element of surprise, aiming for a single fatal blow.
Seeing Xiao Ming nod, a look of joy spread across the faces of Xiong Ba and the others. After all, Xiao Ming was a Dou Saint-level existence. They couldn't defeat the enemy alone, but with him and the Fox Saint working together, there shouldn't be any problem.
"So, what now?" Xiong Ba tentatively inquired.
"Not in a rush. Let that guy exhaust some of his strength first," Xiao Ming shook his head. He hoped to keep the other party here. If the opponent fled, finding the Endless Spirit Ice later would be troublesome.
"Eh, okay." The others could only comply, not daring to say more. They waited alongside Xiao Ming.
This waiting took half a day, and the sky had grown significantly darker, indicating evening's arrival. Fortunately, the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple's protective formation continued to function, preventing the temple from being swept away by the aftermath of the battle.
The pace of the battle above gradually slowed down, a fact that Xiao Ming noticed. His eyes narrowed slightly, and at a certain moment, they lit up.
"There's an opening!"
As the words echoed, Xiao Ming's figure abruptly vanished from its original spot. In the next instant, he reappeared behind Hun Shang!
Caught in the midst of an intense exchange with the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, Hun Shang sensed someone behind him, causing his expression to change. He swung his sleeve, and dozens of bone chains, pale white in color, shot out. Amidst the billowing black fog, they swiftly formed a white spiderweb behind him, attempting to obstruct Xiao Ming.
Unperturbed, scales materialized on Xiao Ming's palm as he summoned the Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor. His soul power then burst forth in the form of white light, hitting Hun Shang's body and causing him to shudder slightly.
Only through this method could he tear through the defensive body of a four-star Dou Saint.
He collided with the white spiderweb with a subsequent grasping motion. His powerful physical strength ripped through the web, causing the nearby Nine-Tailed Fox Saint to twitch an eyelid.
How could Xiao Ming's physical strength exceed even his own, a magical beast?
Xiao Ming's palm pierced through the spiderweb, then forcefully plunged into Hun Shang's back!
When he withdrew his hand again, a golden-hued heart pulsated faintly in his grasp!
The battle erupted like a flash of lightning, the terrifying power of Dou Saints causing the heavens and earth to tremble. Countless individuals trembled in awe at the impact of such transcendent power. The allure of this level of strength was undeniable.
The members of the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple held hope for the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, their rarely seen Ancestor and the pinnacle powerhouse of their temple.
However, their hopes were shattered as the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint failed to gain the upper hand in the confrontation.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Saint's cultivation level was indeed lower than Hun Shang's by a significant margin. While the Fox Saint could hold his own in a one-on-one battle against Hun Shang for a considerable amount of time, the combination of Hun Shang and the Soul Gu Frog left him at a disadvantage. Before long, signs of impending defeat began to emerge.
Below, within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple, Xiao Ming and Hu Yu stood atop a rooftop, gazing upwards at the unfolding battle.
Alongside them, several formidable figures had silently appeared.
Leading the group were two individuals emanating the most imposing auras, both Half-Saints - one was a high-level Half-Saint, and the other a low-level Half-Saint.
However, just like Xiao Ming, they now gazed upward with expressions of concern etched across their elderly faces.
These individuals were the Ancestors of the various races within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple. However, it was clear that none of them possessed the same level of strength as the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint.
"It seems the Fox Saint isn't a match for that fiend!"
"Should we go up and assist?"
"Are you jesting? Do you believe we could offer any meaningful help?"
The aftermath of the clashes between the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint and Hun Shang was beyond what a Half-Dou Saint could endure. Rushing in recklessly would likely result in them being gravely injured before they even approached the battlefield. In this situation, wouldn't their assistance cause more harm than good?
"We should activate the Temple Protection Formation!"
In this world, any faction with some resources would establish a protective formation to aid their sect in times of crisis, when they were under attack. This was a demonstration of their foundation.
Of course, for such a protective formation to be useful, it couldn't be something ordinary. Otherwise, how could it offer substantial aid?
The protective formation of the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple was undoubtedly powerful. Although it couldn't directly defeat Hun Shang, it could elevate the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint to a level where he could contend with a four-star Dou Saint.
Upon hearing this suggestion, all eyes turned to the eldest figure present.
This elder's name was Xiong Ba. Aside from the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, he held the highest authority within the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple. Now, with the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint locked in fierce combat, the decision to activate the protective formation rested on his judgment.
"Let's activate it!" Xiong Ba decisively spoke, facing the collective gaze of the others.
They couldn't afford to delay any longer. If they waited until after the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint was defeated, activating the formation would be futile.
The others weren't surprised by his decision, and they nodded in agreement.
Soon, powerful energy fluctuations spread throughout various parts of the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple. A towering column of blue energy surged skyward, piercing through the black fog-shrouded horizon.
Above, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, engaged in an intense battle with Hun Shan, felt this surge of energy and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
After a final exchange of blows with Hun Shang, he harnessed the rebound force to swiftly retreat. Then, forming hand seals, he promptly entered the column of light.
Observing this, Hun Shang furrowed his brow, momentarily unsure of his next move. He refrained from hastily pursuing the Fox Saint.
In his line of sight, the column of light rapidly contracted, revealing a blue fox with eight tails.
'His aura actually advanced to the intermediate four-star Dou Saint stage. Quite interesting...' Hun Shang, seeing this development, relaxed. He had assumed it was something more significant. The increase in strength from external forces wasn't worth mentioning. As long as he dragged out the fight, it wouldn't matter.
He charged toward the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint once more, and the two resumed their fierce battle.
This time, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint managed to stabilize the situation and engaged in a back-and-forth struggle with Hun Shang.
...
Hu Yu gazed at the battle above, her delicate cheeks etched with worry.
"Senior Xiao, do you think our Ancestor can win?"
Xiao Ming silently watched the battle above, and at Hu Yu's question, he didn't immediately respond.
Xiong Ba and the others also directed their gazes towards him.
Thinking back, they had just seen Xiao Ming. Initially, they had been preoccupied and hadn't paid much attention, considering him young. But now, upon closer inspection, they were taken aback. How could his strength be this formidable?!
Xiao Ming glanced at the puzzled crowd, then turned his gaze back to Hu Yu, speaking softly.
"It depends on whether the Fox Saint can defeat his opponent within a short period. Of course, even if he does defeat his opponent, if he can't leave the other party incapable of retaliating, it won't be of any use. If I'm not mistaken, your defensive formation can't be activated again within a short period, right?"
"If he were to leave and return after a few days, would you be able to hold him back?"
Xiao Ming's words cut like a sword through everyone's hearts, causing Hu Yu's face to turn extremely pale.
Indeed! In the end, the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint wasn't a true four-star Dou Saint. The Dou Saint from the Hun Clan could leave at any time and return after the formation had dissipated.
As this realization dawned on them, the expressions on everyone's faces turned increasingly grim.
"Could we ask Senior to lend a hand? The Wind and Snow Sacred Temple will surely reward you generously!" Xiong Ba's response was swift; after all, there was a Dou Saint-level powerhouse right before their eyes. It was only natural to seek his aid.
In this matter, Xiao Ming did not decline either.
After all, he and the Hun Clan had also held a grudge. Moreover, he suspected that the old fellow from above, who had come to the Fallen Spirit Ice Source, had been targeting him. It had been just a coincidence that he had heard about the news of the Eleven-Grade Snow Leaf White Lotus, which had led to a change in his objective.
Otherwise, who in their right mind would roam around a desolate place like the Fallen Spirit Ice Source?
Aside from these reasons, the other party was also after the Eleven-Grade Snow Leaf White Lotus. How could that be allowed? He had already reserved its core lotus seeds!
He hadn't acted yet because he was waiting for the right moment to launch a perfect sneak attack.
Indeed, another sneak attack.
For those whose cultivation surpassed his own, Xiao Ming had always relied on the element of surprise, aiming for a single fatal blow.
Seeing Xiao Ming nod, a look of joy spread across the faces of Xiong Ba and the others. After all, Xiao Ming was a Dou Saint-level existence. They couldn't defeat the enemy alone, but with him and the Fox Saint working together, there shouldn't be any problem.
"So, what now?" Xiong Ba tentatively inquired.
"Not in a rush. Let that guy exhaust some of his strength first," Xiao Ming shook his head. He hoped to keep the other party here. If the opponent fled, finding the Endless Spirit Ice later would be troublesome.
"Eh, okay." The others could only comply, not daring to say more. They waited alongside Xiao Ming.
This waiting took half a day, and the sky had grown significantly darker, indicating evening's arrival. Fortunately, the Wind and Snow Sacred Temple's protective formation continued to function, preventing the temple from being swept away by the aftermath of the battle.
The pace of the battle above gradually slowed down, a fact that Xiao Ming noticed. His eyes narrowed slightly, and at a certain moment, they lit up.
"There's an opening!"
As the words echoed, Xiao Ming's figure abruptly vanished from its original spot. In the next instant, he reappeared behind Hun Shang!
Caught in the midst of an intense exchange with the Nine-Tailed Fox Saint, Hun Shang sensed someone behind him, causing his expression to change. He swung his sleeve, and dozens of bone chains, pale white in color, shot out. Amidst the billowing black fog, they swiftly formed a white spiderweb behind him, attempting to obstruct Xiao Ming.
Unperturbed, scales materialized on Xiao Ming's palm as he summoned the Dragon Phoenix Ancient Armor. His soul power then burst forth in the form of white light, hitting Hun Shang's body and causing him to shudder slightly.
Only through this method could he tear through the defensive body of a four-star Dou Saint.
He collided with the white spiderweb with a subsequent grasping motion. His powerful physical strength ripped through the web, causing the nearby Nine-Tailed Fox Saint to twitch an eyelid.
How could Xiao Ming's physical strength exceed even his own, a magical beast?
Xiao Ming's palm pierced through the spiderweb, then forcefully plunged into Hun Shang's back!
When he withdrew his hand again, a golden-hued heart pulsated faintly in his grasp!
