Chapter 335: Turmoil in the Ice State, Mu Qianliu's Tragic Fate

Chapter 335: Turmoil in the Ice State, Mu Qianliu's Tragic Fate

A light blue flying boat shot through the misty sky without pause, intending to cross directly over the Misty State and enter the Azure Sea.

"With this journey to the Azure Sea and back to the Eighteen States, even if I don't attain the Divine Might realm, I will surely perfect my divine origin."

Xu Yan thought to himself that if this trip went smoothly and he obtained a divine treasure from the Azure Sea, he would have accumulated enough to break through to the Divine Might realm.

"It's certain that I'll perfect my divine origin before the Heavenly Pride Competition. I hope to accumulate enough so that right after the competition, I can break through to the Divine Might realm."

Xu Yan pondered that if he reached the Divine Might realm, not to mention the Heavenly Pride of Lingyu, but the entire Lingyu, aside from his master, no one would be his match.

He could single-handedly push forward the Superhuman Ling Sect without any problem.

"If I accumulate enough, and there isn't much time left before the Heavenly Pride Competition, then I'll break through after the competition. A few days won't make a difference."

Xu Yan hesitated in his heart.

Of course, whether he could accumulate enough before the arrival of the Heavenly Pride Competition was still unknown.

Even if he obtained the divine treasure of the Azure Sea smoothly, the accumulation of foundation would still require time to settle.

...

Ice State, one of the Eighteen States of Lingyu, was the least populated.

Covered in snow and ice all year round, as far as the eye could see was a vast expanse of white, and even the lush greenery was nowhere to be found.

The occasional visible plants were mostly white, exuding a faint chill.

Lingyu is a place where icy spiritual herbs thrive, and it is located in the Ice State. If you happen to come across a non-white plant here, it must be a divine herb.

There is a Ling Sect in the Ice State, although it is not among the Superhuman Ling Sect, but it is still one of the top existences among the top Ling Sect. It is said that there are powerful beings who have refined the heaven and earth spirit oracles.

Jingxue Palace is the ruling Ling Sect of the Ice State, located deep within the Ice State in the Jingxue Mountain Range.

Jingxue Palace is one of the few women's Ling Sect in Lingyu, and all of its members are women, with not a single male warrior.

Moreover, it is said that the women of Jingxue Palace are all exceptionally beautiful, with icy complexions and jade-like bones, like gorgeous flowers in the snow and ice.

The coldness of the Ice State is so extreme that even a small Heavenly Man warrior would not want to live here for long. This is why the vast Ice State has few cities and populated areas.

The disciples of Jingxue Palace are said to be selected from the other states, cultivating icy martial arts that make them unafraid of the harsh cold, and even benefit from it.

The women of Jingxue Palace are known for their beauty in Lingyu, and it is said that there have been Heavenly Pride from other Ling Sect who came to seek their hands in marriage, and some even succeeded in winning their favors.

There used to be rumors in Lingyu about the exceptional beauty of the women of Jingxue Palace, their alluring ice-like complexion, and how they were especially captivating during hot weather. There were also tales of martial artists cultivating fire-type martial arts who, upon marrying a woman from Jingxue Palace, could experience the wonderful sensation of ice and fire merging and colliding.

However, as these rumors spread, the women of Jingxue Palace became greatly displeased, and from then on, it became extremely difficult for a Heavenly Pride from other Ling Sect to marry one of them.

When the Blood Devil's calamity swept through, even the Ice State could not escape, and there was temporary turmoil. There were Blood God cultists who lusted after the women of Jingxue Palace, which led to a series of great battles.

With the destruction of the Blood God Cult and the escape of the Blood Devil into the Inner Realm, the Ice State began to receive less and less attention, and stories about the beauties of Jingxue Palace rarely spread throughout Lingyu.

Jingxue Palace seemed to have been forgotten by the other states, as if it had entered a hidden state.

At this moment, within Jingxue Palace, the once grand architecture had long since disappeared, leaving only a single ice and snow palace standing. And surrounding this palace, the entire Jingxue Palace was filled with a vibrant array of colors, a stark contrast to the icy surroundings.

Divine herbs were planted everywhere.

Deep within the ice and snow palace, there was a black cave that resembled a vortex. This cave seemed to have appeared on the ground, but it gave people the feeling that it was not a mere hole but a gaping maw between heaven and earth.

Within the cave was an indescribable aura, and faintly, it seemed as if the cave was expanding. Moreover, there was a warm and moist feeling within.

Outside the ice and snow palace, a man with thin clothing shivered in the cold wind. He was in the process of swallowing a divine herb.

This herb was blood-red and had the effect of greatly nourishing the essence and blood.

"This is the ninth one. I've recovered again, and I should be able to hold on."

The man was extraordinarily handsome and graceful, but deep within his eyes, there was a hint of regret and fear.

He raised his head to look at Jingxue Palace, where he could vaguely see graceful and charming women within the sparse buildings. Each woman had her unique features.

Some had proud figures, some were delicate and refined, some were gentle, and some were shy... He had been with each of them.

For over a decade.

Ever since he accidentally heard a rumor and received a message that brought him to Jingxue Palace, he had never found peace. Every few days, he would be unable to control himself, and he would need to nourish himself with herbs.

With so many beautiful women around, he initially felt excited to indulge in the pleasures of the flesh and experience different types of beauty.

But as time went on, his excitement turned into fear.

And now, he even felt numb.

Because all the beautiful women in Jingxue Palace were the same person!

Their souls belonged to the same person, and he even suspected that their bodies might also belong to the same person.

Of course, it was just a suspicion, not a high possibility. But the fact that their souls belonged to one person was a certainty.

These women might have been the disciples, elders, and others of Jingxue Palace in the past, but their souls had been devoured, and their physical bodies were now inhabited by that single soul.

What terrified him even more was that this soul was extremely unique, vastly different from the souls of martial artists in Lingyu.

Not only did these women have different appearances, but they also had distinct personalities and temperaments. Every day, he had to deal with women of different dispositions.

He had used up all his tricks and sweet-talking skills just to barely manage the situation.

Just as he was about to heave a sigh of relief and look for an opportunity to escape, the mastermind behind all this appeared.

Three years ago! Three years ago, he had seen the owner of these souls—a woman with fiery beauty, unparalleled charm, and a soul-sucking allure.

Since then, he had fallen into endless torment.

He raised his hand to touch his face, and even after consuming the divine herb, he still couldn't fully recover. His cheeks were slightly hollow, a sign of the toll this place had taken on him.

"If this continues, I'll be sucked dry!"

The man muttered to himself.

The feeling was indeed captivating, and even if one died, there would be no pain, only pleasure. It could be said to be the most wonderful way to die.

But he didn't want to die!

An image flashed in his mind—a gentle and jade-like woman, soft-spoken and understanding, the most unforgettable woman he had ever met.

"When I left, you seemed to be pregnant. I wanted to stay with you until the child was born, and I wanted to take you home... But then this unexpected event occurred, and I had to return earlier than planned.

"Ever since I left, I've been trapped here. You might think I deceived you... But I truly didn't lie to you. Even though I've shown affection to many, you're still my favorite!"

The man whispered to himself.

Just then, a bewitching and enchanting voice, capable of piercing through one's soul, rang out from the ice and snow palace, "Woody, I want you now, come quickly!"

Damn!

The man cursed in his mind, though it couldn't really be considered cursing since he would soon be putting his body to use.

Within the palace, amidst the ice and snow, a figure lay reclined on a pink couch, bare-skinned, her body seemingly fused with the icy surroundings.

Even her hair was snow-white, her entire being crystalline and translucent. As she caught sight of the man entering, she lifted a graceful leg, exuding a captivating allure.

Her beauty was unparalleled, capable of enchanting countless men.

The first time he had laid eyes on her, he too had been bewitched. But now, a seed of fear had taken root in his heart, though he dared not show it.

This woman, she didn't seem human!

Of course, she wasn't a Sea Spirit either, as he already had a Sea Spirit lover.

"Woody, you've finally returned, my handsome."

"There's no one more handsome than me in this world, Mu Qianliu. I'd gladly wither away for you!"

"Don't say that. How could I bear to see you wither away? You, Woody, are the one thing in this world I can't bear to part with."

"Ah, my darling, you're still as alluring as ever..."

This man was none other than the long-missing playboy of the Mu family, Mu Qianliu!

One day later.

"Boo hoo, Woody, you're all withered. What do I do? I sucked too hard this time!"

At this moment, Mu Qianliu's body was shriveled and hollow, his once-handsome face now gaunt and sunken.

His eyes were vacant, a lingering trace of fear lingering in their depths.

His body trembled as he stammered, "It's alright, I'm excited, I'm happy, and even if I die, I'll be content."

"Woody, I won't let you die. What would I do without you? How would I find pleasure?"

As she spoke, the woman stuffed one divine herb after another into Mu Qianliu's mouth.

After consuming several divine herbs, Mu Qianliu finally regained a bit of vitality, but his body still looked emaciated and depleted.

"Oh no, your origin has been damaged. The effects of the divine herbs are less noticeable now that you've taken so many."

The woman frowned.

Mu Qianliu struggled to his feet, wrapping himself in a thick spiritual robe. His body trembled as he stood, his legs shaking, but his gaze remained resolute. "It's just a minor issue. I'll gather some more divine herbs and ask a friend to concoct a restorative medicine. I should be back to normal after recuperating for ten to fifteen days."

"Really?"

"Of course. It's just so cold, darling. I'm afraid I'll freeze to death if I go out!"

Mu Qianliu hugged himself, shivering.

"In that case, it's a minor problem."

The woman raised her hand, and from the black vortex deep within the Ice and Snow Palace, a stone flew out. It was a pale pink stone, resembling a heated iron block, but it only emitted a gentle warmth.

"Carry this with you, and you won't feel the cold."

Mu Qianliu took the stone and tucked it into his embrace, his eyes shining with excitement as he moved forward to embrace the woman. Finally, he reluctantly pulled away and said, "Darling, wait for me. When I come back, we'll have another three days and three nights of passion!"

"Mmm, three days and three nights... so tantalizing."

The woman nodded, her flushed face reflecting her eager anticipation.

"At most half a month. I'll definitely be back within half a month."

"Woody, I'll wait for you!"

Mu Qianliu left the palace, plucking a few more divine herbs and popping them into his mouth as he made his way out of the palace and the mountain range it was situated in.

After leaving the mountain range, Mu Qianliu turned back, his eyes revealing a hint of the fear he had been concealing.

"Something's not right here. There's a crisis in the Spirit Realm, and it's going to explode in this place?"

His gaze hardened with determination as he began to walk away, slowly at first but gradually picking up speed until he was soaring through the air, fleeing towards the outskirts of the Ice State.

"My origin is almost completely depleted. There's no way to recover this time. I never thought that I, Mu Qianliu, would meet such an end!"

He had been completely drained.

"I only have half a month. If I don't leave the Ice State within half a month, she'll come looking for me!"

Mu Qianliu thought to himself.

To make this escape possible, he had been laying the groundwork for the past three years. Each time he was on the verge of being drained, he would leave the Jingxue Palace under the pretext of finding treasures to restore his vitality.

He would always return within half a month, without fail.

By repeatedly keeping his word and returning, he had eventually lulled her into a false sense of security, creating this opportunity for him to flee.

In the past, whenever he was almost completely drained, he would use a secret technique to restore himself.

But using that technique too often had severely damaged his origin.

This time, there was no hope of recovery.

He was doomed!

"She probably can't leave the Ice State. As long as I get out of here, I'll be truly free. Most of her consciousness and attention are focused on that cave.

"That's why she didn't realize that my origin is almost completely depleted and beyond recovery.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get away so smoothly.

"What is that cave? What happened in Jingxue Palace back then?"

Mu Qianliu pondered as he flew faster and faster, desperately fleeing towards the borders of the Ice State.

He had to leave the Ice State within half a month.

In the past, when he had entered the Ice State, he had already refined the heavenly spirit mechanism, and not just one strand. He had been just half a step away from condensing the aura of heavenly rules and laws.

With such strength, he would have been considered a top powerhouse in the Spirit Realm.

And yet, he had been unable to put up even the slightest resistance.

That woman was terrifyingly powerful, to the extent that Mu Qianliu suspected she didn't even possess a physical body!

"I won't live much longer. Let me leave the Ice State and see her one last time."

Mu Qianliu sighed inwardly.

The affairs of Jingxue Palace were too bizarre.

He fled with reckless abandon, even resorting to using a secret technique to boost his speed. Finally, just before the half-month mark, he managed to escape the confines of the Ice State.

Without pausing for a moment, Mu Qianliu didn't even dare return to the Mu family, fearing that he would bring disaster upon them.

He arrived at a large city and delivered a letter to a contact there, instructing them to pass it on to a certain person.

After completing these tasks, Mu Qianliu headed straight for Yuzhou.

Back in the Ice State, within the Jingxue Palace, a graceful figure suddenly appeared above the palace, her eyes gradually turning icy.

"You deceived me! How dare you deceive me? I'll grind your bones to dust! I'll grind your bones to dust! After all, I've done for you, how could you betray me?

"You can't escape me. I'll find you, and I hate nothing more than being lied to!"

Boom!

In an instant, the Ice and Snow Palace melted away, and the women of Jingxue Palace, who had been residing within, scattered in all directions, searching for Mu Qianliu.

Of course, their efforts were in vain.

"Damn you! Damn you! How dare you play with me and then abandon me? I'll flay your skin!"

The woman shrieked in a fit of madness.

Boom!

The originally black cave now emitted a warm heat, and a crimson glow emerged from its depths, causing the surrounding ice and snow to melt.

The warm aura continued to spread, engulfing the entire Ice State, while the black cave slowly expanded.

(End of Chapter)

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