Chapter 411: Ice Hell

Chapter 411: Ice Hell

In the depths of the Ice Hell, the Ice Giant swung its wooden club with immense force.

In an instant, an endless chill erupted, and within a few dozen meters of the club, a fierce blizzard suddenly raged.

The club in its hand instantly transformed into an icy form, adorned with countless fine and sharp spikes, making it look both ferocious and terrifying.

With such a blow, wouldn't it tear the flesh and leave countless wounds?

But Hahah wasn't afraid; it had endured all sorts of beatings, just like Li Wu. Stepping back would mean defeat, so it braced itself.

Without dodging or evading, Hahah flapped its wings to withstand the club's strike.

Hmm, admirable courage, but the strength gap was evident.

"Crack!"

The Ice Giant's club struck, emitting a crisp sound of shattering bones.

Hahah's wings were directly broken by the blow, and the piercing cold surged into its body, freezing it halfway.

It could be said that the Ice Giant had severely injured this foolish bird with a single strike.

However, this was normal, as there was a significant disparity in strength between them.

Hahah was only King Rank 3-Star, while the Ice Giant had reached Epic 0-Star.

It was no surprise that the bird was defeated in one hit when it used its physical strength against the giant's attack.

The Ice Giant broke Hahah's wings with a single blow and then kicked it away, sending the bothersome bird flying.

With the obstacle cleared, the Ice Giant once again turned its attention to Li Wu.

At this moment, Li Wu remained unable to react, still immersed in his tears and unable to snap out of it.

"Troublesome servant, I'll have to take care of this myself!"

A voice filled with arrogance echoed at that moment.

Simultaneously, the Heavenswept Cloud Sword in Li Wu's heart shot out, piercing towards the Ice Giant.

As it flew, the sword exuded a domineering aura.

"You foolish beast, who gave you permission to lay a hand on my servant? Die for me... Ah, it hurts..."

Before the Heavenswept Cloud Sword could finish its sentence, the Ice Giant swung its club again, sending it flying.

This arrogant newcomer was in a pitiful state as it was struck, showing no sign of a strong fighter.

However, this was to be expected. The Heavenswept Cloud Sword was a divine beast-type summon, with all its skills focused on enhancing its master. Without its master, its strength diminished significantly, not to mention the vast gap between it and the Ice Giant.

If Hahah couldn't defeat the giant, how could the sword?

With the Heavenswept Cloud Sword defeated, Li Wu's last line of defense was gone.

After dealing with Hahah and the sword, the Ice Giant grew excited.

It thought it was about to capture Li Wu, but just as it reached out, a blue figure flashed by, and Li Wu was taken away from right in front of the giant.

It was Hahah again, coming to Li Wu's rescue!

At this moment, Hahah flapped its wings, healing itself in an instant. With one claw holding Li Wu and the other clutching the Heavenswept Cloud Sword, it sped away.

How to describe this situation?

Hahah's behavior was different from usual.

Normally, it would have been eager to fight the Ice Giant.

The more fiercely the giant fought, the happier Hahah would be.

But now, it couldn't afford to fight. If it did, Li Wu would be in danger of being devoured.

It had to take the injured Li Wu and flee!

Hahah was reluctant to carry someone and run, and the Ice Giant was even more unwilling to let its prey escape.

Seeing the juicy morsel it had almost caught slip away, the Ice Giant roared in anger and hurled its wooden club towards Hahah.

True to its Epic 0-Star status, the Ice Giant's simple throw generated a terrifying output.

As the club left its hand, a series of terrifying sonic booms instantly struck Hahah.

Caught off guard, Hahah held Li Wu close to its chest to protect him and activated its Thorn Shield talent to the maximum extent.

"Pffft!"

The club struck Hahah's back, and the Thorn Shield talent deflected the blow, saving it from the full force of the strike.

However, Hahah didn't escape unscathed. Its back was severely injured, and blood gushed from its eyes, beak, and ears, indicating significant damage. The claw holding the Heavenswept Cloud Sword was also broken, and the sword fell.

Hahah noticed the sword's fall but couldn't do anything about it. If it stopped, both it and Li Wu would be in peril.

So, Hahah had no choice but to retreat with Li Wu, leaving the Heavenswept Cloud Sword behind.

The Ice Giant, after all its efforts, ended up letting Li Wu escape, only managing to grab a broken sword.

Enraged, the Ice Giant picked up the broken sword and began smashing it with its wooden club and biting it, venting its frustration on the ruined weapon.

After all that trouble, the Ice Giant hadn't managed to get the Heavenswept Cloud Sword, but instead had bloodied its own mouth.

The Ice Giant, furious, flung the sword away with a backhand throw.

However, the throw was a bit too powerful.

There's a saying, "Great strength brings miracles!"

The Ice Giant's might, combined with the sword's sharpness, caused it to pierce through the side of a nearby ice mountain, impaling it deep within.

As the sword penetrated, the entire ice mountain began to glow.

The Ice Giants nearby were left dumbfounded.

...

Meanwhile, Hah, who had escaped with Li Wu from the Ice Giant, wasn't out of danger yet.

Hah had only just left the Ice Giant's territory by a few dozen miles.

A group of Frost Vultures was now targeting them, specifically focusing on Li Wu.

As soon as Hah entered their territory, the entire group of vultures noticed Li Wu.

Like the Ice Giant, they sensed a power within Li Wu that could enhance them and even lead to their transformation.

This power compelled them to attack Hah without hesitation.

In terms of strength, the Frost Vultures were significantly weaker than the Ice Giant and even Hah at his peak.

The leader was only a 2-star King Rank, which Hah could easily defeat in normal circumstances.

However, the situation was not ideal for Hah. Firstly, the number of Frost Vultures was overwhelming, with over a hundred in the entire flock.

Most of them were King Rank, and they lacked sportsmanship!

They didn't attack Hah one by one but swarmed him in groups.

As soon as Hah entered, the vultures rushed at him like frenzied shoppers on Black Friday, even crazier than supermarket ladies fighting over eggs.

Hah was initially stunned by their aggression, and by the time he reacted and tried to escape, it was too late.

The vultures, like a mob of shoppers, surrounded Hah and Li Wu.

Additionally, Hah had just endured a blow from the Ice Giant, resulting in a broken wing and a lost claw, significantly reducing his strength and speed. Despite his efforts, he couldn't break through the vultures' encirclement.

After several attempts, both Hah and Li Wu sustained some injuries.

Hah's ferocity was fully awakened.

It was unsportsmanlike of them to attack Li Wu, especially when he was already badly injured.

If they hurt Li Wu further, he might never recover, and Hah would lose his favorite sparring partner.

Hah's usual combat style involved primarily enduring attacks, rarely taking the initiative.

His core fighting philosophy was to take the most brutal hits and exhaust his opponents.

But today, he realized that merely enduring wasn't enough, so Hah unleashed his power, and his combat style evolved.

"Chirp!"

Hah flapped his wings, sweeping away several Frost Vultures that were charging towards him.

Simultaneously, he kept a close eye on one target, launching an attack with a swift peck that pierced through a 1-star King Rank Frost Vulture.

In a swift and precise move, he devoured the vulture.

But that wasn't all.

Hah then took another bite, swallowing the vulture's heart, absorbing its energy.

Hah's sudden burst of violence shocked the Frost Vultures.

However, this wasn't enough to deter the entire flock.

After a brief moment of confusion, their ferocity was fully awakened as well.

Under the command of their King, over a hundred Frost Vultures launched a coordinated attack on Hah.

These vultures were clever, knowing when to strike and where it hurt the most.

Their attacks focused either on Li Wu or the injuries inflicted by the Ice Giant.

Facing such shameless and unsportsmanlike opponents, Hah was initially overwhelmed.

But his ferocity grew with each blow.

From the moment he killed the first Frost Vulture, Hah kept a close eye on the entire flock.

Whenever these vultures showed a weakness, he'd launch a combo attack, killing them and devouring their hearts.

At first, he was a bit clumsy, but with each successful kill, he became more adept.

The entire process was incredibly smooth, without any unnecessary delays.

Every time Hahah struck, it would take down a Frost Vulture.

In just twenty minutes, Hahah had eliminated ten Frost Vultures of King Rank 1-Star level, inflicting significant losses on the entire flock.

Under normal circumstances, such a level of loss would be enough to deter the Frost Vultures from further hunting.

But the situation before them was clearly extraordinary.

Despite the heavy casualties, the Frost Vultures continued to fixate on Li Wu, showing no signs of giving up.

It seemed they didn't feel the need to abandon their pursuit, as Hahah was already close to its limit.

After all, Hahah had suffered severe injuries before entering the fight, and after twenty minutes of battle, it was reaching its limits. The Frost Vultures should have been close to exhaustion, and they were likely enduring only to wear Hahah down.

However, the reality was quite the opposite.

Not only did Hahah not succumb to exhaustion, but it became more vigorous as the fight went on.

After all, it possessed the skill [Unyielding], and its talent included [Persistent Strength], allowing it to regenerate even from severe injuries.

Additionally, Hahah continuously devoured the hearts of the Frost Vultures, replenishing its energy and improving its condition. Its current state was far better than what the Frost Vultures had anticipated.

After twenty minutes of battle, although Hahah and Li Wu sustained numerous minor injuries, they had no major wounds.

The severe injury inflicted by the Ice Giant was rapidly healing as Hahah fought, and its condition improved with each passing moment.

It became more aggressive, increasing the frequency of its counterattacks.

After thirty minutes, the Frost Vultures finally realized something was amiss. They sensed that Hahah might not be exhausted and that if they continued fighting, they would be the ones worn down.

But it was too late.

Hahah's injuries were almost fully healed, and its ferocity was completely unleashed.

At this point, the Frost Vultures were in a difficult situation. Even if they wanted to retreat, Hahah would not allow it.

In the end, this battle concluded after an hour.

Hahah, who had entered the fight with severe injuries, not only healed its wounds after an hour of fighting but also improved its strength, hinting at a potential advancement to Epic 0-Star level.

An hour ago, the Frost Vultures had a 2-Star King-level leader with over a hundred members. After an hour of battle, half of them, including their leader, were devoured by Hahah, and the remaining vultures scattered.

This epic battle concluded with Hahah's complete victory.

However, after the battle, Hahah's energy was significantly depleted.

Although its physical body was invigorated and full of energy, its mind was somewhat fatigued.

So, with Li Wu, Hahah temporarily settled in the Frost Vultures' nest.

The Frost Vultures' nest was built on an enormous ice-blue tree.

At the highest point of the tree, there was a nest made from various materials, and in the center of the nest was a block of ice-blue crystal. Hahah landed on it and placed Li Wu on the ice block.

This ice block seemed to have a calming and soothing effect.

Li Wu, in agony, was placed on the ice block, and his facial expression showed a slight relief.

Hahah noticed this and became excited.

It thought that the broken Li Wu would recover, and its eyes eagerly watched Li Wu.

However, Li Wu seemed to be lacking in spirit, unable to respond to Hahah's expectations.

Li Wu, lying on the ice block, was still in pain, although not as severe as before.

Hahah observed Li Wu for a while, but Li Wu showed no signs of waking up.

Additionally, Hahah noticed that the ice block beneath Li Wu was rapidly melting as Li Wu lay on it.

In just an hour, the ice block had shrunk significantly.

At this rate, the ice block would disappear soon! What should Hahah do?

Hahah pondered for a moment, tilting its head.

(Could finding ice for Li Wu help him recover?)



Hahah felt that it should!

(Decision made! Hahah decided to find ice to heal Li Wu!)



Li Wu would never have guessed that his most foolish and least reliable summon beast would be the most dependable one when he was at his lowest point.

Determined to find ice to heal Li Wu, Hahah took action.

It opened its mouth wide and devoured all the stored food in the Frost Vultures' nest, filling itself up. Then, with its newly grown claws, it grabbed Li Wu and the ice block, flapped its wings, and with Li Wu, took to the skies again, beginning their journey to find the ice that could heal Li Wu...

(End of Chapter)

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