Chapter 121: The Secret Beneath the Profound Frost Cave - An Ice Flood Dragon

Chapter 121: The Secret Beneath the Profound Frost Cave - An Ice Flood Dragon

Three days later.

At Sacred Water Peak.

This place, blessed with abundant spiritual energy, is where the essence of nature converges.

It is the tallest and most majestic peak of Heavenly Water Sect.

It is also where the Sect Master resides.

At this moment, dark clouds were surging above Sacred Water Peak, as if the clouds were brewing a storm of thunder and lightning.

It seemed as though a torrential downpour could start at any moment.

Perhaps due to this strange weather, the atmosphere within Heavenly Water Sect had become tense and agitated.

"Outrageous!"

An angry shout echoed through the skies above Sacred Water Peak.

Startled, the passing disciples hunched their shoulders in fear.

Inside the Sect Master's courtyard.

Zhang Mo took a deep breath, trying her best to suppress the rage within.

She stared directly at the elder in front of her. "Speak, continue!"

The elder wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said helplessly, "Furthermore... the Profound Frost Cave—Qingxuan Sect offered five fertile medicinal fields, and in the end, Storm Rain Sect agreed to hand over the Profound Frost Cave to them."

"That means, as of today, all the assets of Flying Frost Sect and Spirit Beast Sect have been completely divided between Qingxuan Sect and Storm Rain Sect."

Zhang Mo turned around, her eyes seemingly blazing with fire.

"I understand," she said coldly. "You are to immediately summon all the elders, except those stationed outside. They must return at once; I need to hold a council!"

"Yes, I will go at once!" The elder nodded repeatedly, like pounding garlic.

"And call for Xuege to come see me," Zhang Mo added.

"Understood."

A moment later, there was a knock at the door.

A pale young man slightly bowed to Zhang Mo. "Master, you called for me?"

He was Zhang Mo's disciple, known as the "Yin Supreme," Yin Xuege.

Since the Grand Sect Tournament, the title of "Flame Supreme" Ling Xuan had become well-known.

However, the "Yin Supreme" Yin Xuege was not mentioned as much anymore.

Zhang Mo sighed deeply. "Come in. I have many worries and no one to confide in. I have no family, so I can only talk to you."

Yin Xuege nodded and closed the door, then sat beside Zhang Mo. "Please speak, Master. I am here to listen."

Zhang Mo tapped the table for a long time before finally revealing the situation regarding the Alchemy King's Cave.

After hearing everything, Yin Xuege's eyes widened, and his heart couldn't calm down for a long time.

"No wonder you didn't let me go to the Alchemy King's Cave... You knew all along that Gu Sanqiu was still alive, didn't you?" he couldn't help but ask.

Zhang Mo nodded. "Not only did I know, but the sect masters of the five sects along the Profound River were all informed by Gu Sanqiu ten years ago when he went into seclusion."

"The Alchemy King's Cave of Divine Sword Sect was a gift from Gu Sanqiu to them."

"The Alchemy King's Cave was just bait. Gu Sanqiu needed to nurture his nascent soul, so we did him a favor in return and had him help us eliminate the sects surrounding the Profound Frost Cave."

Yin Xuege nodded heavily.

He wasn't foolish and quickly understood Zhang Mo's intentions.

Only by clearing out the sects around the Profound Frost Cave could Heavenly Water Sect justifiably take over.

After all, Flying Frost Sect and Spirit Beast Sect were both affiliated with Heavenly Water Sect.

If something happened to them, Heavenly Water Sect could naturally expand its influence.

But now, things hadn't gone according to the plan.

Gu Sanqiu was dead.

The sect master of Spirit Beast Sect was dead.

Pang Longxiang had been captured alive.

The remaining cultivators of Flying Frost Sect and Spirit Beast Sect were scattered, with many either dead, escaped, or surrendered within three days.

Their assets had all been divided between Qingxuan Sect and Storm Rain Sect.

Yin Xuege couldn't help but ask, "Is the Profound Frost Cave really that important? I remember the best treasure produced there was called Profound Frost Amber, which only contains a single drop of ice-element blood."

"Moreover, Flying Frost Sect would offer Profound Frost Amber to us every six months. I still have over a dozen pieces with me."

He spoke as he took out a piece of Profound Frost Amber, emitting a chilling aura.

Zhang Mo accepted the Profound Frost Amber and flicked her finger lightly. With the spiritual power of a Core Formation cultivator, she easily shattered the outer layer of amber.

The drop of ice-blue blood then floated in mid-air.

"Since it's blood, it must have a source. Do you know where it comes from?" she asked.

Yin Xuege frowned. "I recall you mentioning that beneath the Profound Frost Cave lies the corpse of a fifth-rank demonic beast, equivalent to a Nascent Soul cultivator. Its entire body is encased in amber, and these Profound Frost Ambers are derived from it."

"But the corpse of that demonic beast is nearly depleted. Flying Frost Sect has also mentioned that the production of Profound Frost Amber has been rapidly decreasing in recent years. It's estimated that in another three to five years, the Profound Frost Cave will be completely worthless."

Zhang Mo shook her head. "There's something else beneath the Profound Frost Cave that Flying Frost Sect never discovered, and we were unaware of it either. This was something Gu Sanqiu told me personally."

Yin Xuege's heart tightened. "What is it?"

Zhang Mo took out a palm-sized ice-blue scale.

The drop of blood seemed to be drawn to it and spontaneously landed on the scale.

The blood appeared to come to life, condensing into a peculiar form, silently roaring towards the sky with great joy.

Yin Xuege's pupils suddenly contracted.

It was clearly... a dragon's shape!

"An Ice Flood Dragon."

Zhang Mo also gazed at the tiny ice-blue dragon shape, revealing a look of longing. "A dead Ice Flood Dragon!"

"The fifth-rank demonic beast corpse discovered at the bottom of the Profound Frost Cave by Flying Frost Sect was merely a remnant, altered gradually by the deathly aura of the Ice Flood Dragon."

"The Ice Flood Dragon is the true treasure hidden in the deepest part of the Profound Frost Cave!"

Yin Xuege's eyes widened in disbelief.

The drop of blood within the Profound Frost Amber already had significant effects.

It could temper the body and assist in cultivating ice-element techniques and martial skills.

Yet, Zhang Mo now claimed that it was merely contaminated by the aura of the Ice Flood Dragon!

It was unimaginable how powerful the effects of genuine Ice Flood Dragon blood would be!

Zhang Mo calmly said, "The five sects of Xuanjing Prefecture have a special status. They usually uphold fairness and justice within the prefecture, so they cannot easily take action, much less seize the treasures of their own allies."

"According to the original plan, after Gu Sanqiu killed those people, we would take over the territories of Flying Frost Sect and Spirit Beast Sect, thereby justifiably claiming the Profound Frost Cave."

"If you were to consume the Ice Flood Dragon's blood, your physique would be enhanced to at least a mid-tier Heaven level!"

"Moreover, the Ice Flood Dragon's blood could also grant Heaven-level physiques to at least five other disciples."

"In addition, its demon crystal must still exist! With that demon crystal, I could forge the strongest Earth-grade refining crystal artifact, greatly boosting my power and securing more influence within the Divine Sword Sect, without having to defer to them."

"All of these are enormous benefits!"

"But now, it's no longer possible."

Zhang Mo looked towards the south, her eyes as cold as ice.

The plan had been ruined.

Ruined completely.

Yin Xuege frowned. "In that case, we should declare war on Qingxuan Sect!"

Zhang Mo took a deep breath. "War is inevitable, but Heavenly Water Sect cannot enter the fray lightly."

"Moreover, Storm Rain Sect has Verdant Vine Sect behind it. I suspect Verdant Vine Sect is also involved in this matter."

"The five sects of Xuanjing Prefecture have a special status. Once we take action, there's no turning back. We must be cautious before making our move."

Yin Xuege nodded in shame. "I was too simplistic in my thinking."

"So, Master, what do you plan to do?"

Zhang Mo said in a deep voice, "First, let Blood River Sect and White River Sect probe the situation and find out Verdant Vine Sect's stance."

"We will make our move last, under the pretext of mediating, and then infiltrate Qingxuan Sect."

At this moment, the bell rang from below.

"The elder council meeting has begun. Xuege, you will accompany me," Zhang Mo said as she abruptly stood up.

Yin Xuege was taken aback. "Me? But, Master, I'm not yet the junior sect master. I'm not allowed to attend the elder council meetings."

Zhang Mo coldly replied, "If I say you can, then you can. If any elder dares to object, I'll have them expelled from Heavenly Water Sect!"

Yin Xuege's heart warmed. "Yes! I will follow your orders!"

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