155: Rebirth from the depths of the lake, a new life born from frost and fire!

At the bottom of the dark lake.

The frostflame egg floated quietly, occasionally emitting strings of bubbles, as if someone was breathing.

Its surface, with its crimson base color, made the lake water sizzle, while the ice-blue patterns froze the water... In short, two contradictory forces intertwined, forming Lu Yuan's New Students!

Several days passed quietly.

For the outside world, it might have been just a flick of a finger.

But for the life within the egg, every breath was a world-shattering transformation.

The breath of life, from its initial weakness, like a flickering candle in the wind, to its current vastness, like a blazing furnace.

That aura grew stronger and clearer.

The light on the surface of the eggshell also became more intense.

Crimson flowed, ice-blue sparkled.

"Crack... crack crack..."

Faint cracking sounds began to echo at the bottom of the lake.

Initially, there were only one or two places.

Soon, the cracks spread across the entire eggshell.

The lake water began to churn uneasily.

Except for some large demons and fish, the ordinary fish that had been swimming nearby had long been disturbed by the constantly rising pressure and fled without a trace.

At the bottom of the entire lake, only this about-to-burst frostflame egg remained.

Finally—

"CRACK—!!!!"

A deafening roar of New Students erupted from within the egg!

Terrifying energy could no longer be contained!

A blinding Frost Flame Power pillar, like a divine sword that split heaven and earth, suddenly shot up from the shattered eggshell!

Boom—!

The light pillar instantly pierced through the lake water, tearing apart the lake bed!

In an instant, the entire lake bottom was illuminated by this red and blue intertwined light!

Every grain of sand, every blade of water grass, was revealed in minute detail under this light!

The climax arrived!

Countless Source Power was absorbed and gathered!

Under the impact of this light pillar, the lake water wildly rolled back, churned, and even evaporated!

The mud at the bottom of the lake was completely stirred up, revealing the hard rock layer.

The light lasted for several breaths.

The scene at the bottom of the lake had completely changed!

Where the frostflame egg had originally floated, only countless eggshell fragments, shimmering with afterglow, remained.

And in the center of these fragments, a naked figure stood quietly.

It was Lu Yuan.

A very large Lu Yuan!

His eyes were tightly closed, and his body was slender and well-proportioned.

His skin presented a healthy, jade-like luster, a complexion countless maidens dreamed of!

The most peculiar thing was that his body was covered with a thin layer of Frost Flame Power, solid as armor.

He exuded the aura of a king!

His hair floated with the current, each strand shimmering with a faint red and blue halo, and his pupils were also one red and one blue, extremely enchanting!

At this moment, he was like a newly born deity, possessing the dual power of severe cold and scorching heat.

He floated quietly, as if feeling this brand new body, this brand new power.

For a long time.

Lu Yuan's eyelashes trembled slightly.

He slowly opened his eyes.

In the depths of his eyes, there was first a chaotic and bewildered look; it was normal for someone who had just woken up.

But that bewilderment lasted only an instant.

As memories flooded in, it was replaced by extreme clarity!

"Holy crap!"

"Whew—"

Lu Yuan let out a long breath of oxygen.

The breath merged into the lake water, emitting a faint "sizzle" sound, as if water and fire were mixing.

"I... I'm alive?"

He looked down at his hands.

His skin was delicate, filled with explosive power.

He gently clenched his five fingers.

"Crack crack!"

It was very powerful!

Surging power coursed through his limbs and bones, like an endless river!

This feeling... was unprecedented!

He was stronger!

His physical body was stronger!

"Bedrock..."

Lu Yuan's eyes suddenly turned cold.

That seemingly honest but in reality sinister and vicious face flashed through his mind.

If not for the Nirvana Fire of the Winter Frostflame Phoenix... if he hadn't gambled correctly on this slim chance of survival... he would probably have already turned into dust in the spatial turbulence!

"What a 'Spark'! What a Bedrock!"

Lu Yuan's lips curved into a cold smile.

"I've noted this debt!"

The most urgent task was to figure out his current situation.

He closed his eyes and immersed his mind within his body.

The Source Power sea was wider and more condensed than before!

The Source Power, which was originally like a lake, now had the rudimentary form of a vast ocean.

Among them, Frost Flame Power dominated, with crimson and ice-blue complementing each other, forming a delicate balance.

Every time it circulated, it erupted with power far exceeding anything before.

Phoenix plus version Lu Yuan!

"My strength... not only recovered, but even... improved?"

Lu Yuan's heart stirred, and he sensed carefully.

That's right!

This feeling couldn't be wrong!

Nirvana rebirth, breaking through to rise anew!

"Hahaha! What a thrill!"

Lu Yuan couldn't help but laugh uproariously, taking a mouthful of water.

"Ptooey ptooey ptooey—"

He quickly activated his Source Power to envelop himself.

"Nirvana Rebirth..."

Lu Yuan checked the status of the Winter Frostflame Phoenix.

This heaven-defying life-saving passive was currently on cooldown.

Cooldown time: one month.

"One month, huh... Looks like I'll have to be a bit careful."

A cold glint flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes.

There was also a surprise: the Guaranteed Gold Drop talent had already cooled down!

Unfortunately, he didn't have any cards on him, so he would have to waste a few more days.

He collected his thoughts and began to survey his surroundings.

At the dark bottom of the lake, shattered eggshells lay scattered at his feet, he wondered if they were useful.

All around were rocks and water plants.

There were also some unfamiliar fish, watching him, the uninvited guest, from afar, not daring to approach.

The lake water was cold, but to him, it felt like warm water, completely comfortable.

The Frost Flame Power on his body formed a natural barrier, isolating the external cold.

Lu Yuan frowned slightly.

It looked like some unknown secret realm, or... a deep-water lake in some Beast Hunting Zone?

"Gurgle gurgle..."

In the distance, a sound of rolling bubbles came.

Lu Yuan's gaze sharpened, and he became alert.

He slowly swam upwards, preparing to leave this body of water first and investigate the surrounding situation.

The current gently brushed against his body.

His reborn body seemed to have a much higher affinity for water.

Swimming was effortless, like a fish in water.

The light overhead grew brighter.

The surface of the water was within reach.

Just as Lu Yuan was about to burst out of the water—

"BOOM!!!"

An incomparably ferocious aura suddenly surged rapidly from deeper within the lake!

"Huh?!"

"There's a big fish!"

Lu Yuan's pupils contracted!

He didn't even have time to think; his body had instinctively reacted!

Source Power erupted!

Frost Flame Power gushed from his body, forming a red and blue intertwined shield!

"Splash—!"

The water below him, as if stirred by an invisible giant hand, suddenly exploded!

A massive, dark shadow tore through the viscous lake water and, with lightning speed, lunged straight at Lu Yuan!

The shadow was too fast!

Wait! No!

It... teleported!?

A space-type water demon!

He'd found a treasure!

Before he could think further, the massive shadow was already upon him!

Afishy stench assaulted his nostrils!

Lu Yuan could even see the two giant, crimson, lantern-like eyes at the front of the shadow!

No martial ethics! A sneak attack!

Facing this sudden, fatal assault, Lu Yuan was not surprised but rather delighted!

The anger suppressed in his heart from Bedrock's betrayal, the frustration of escaping death, at this moment, all transformed into burning battle intent!

"Good timing!"

Lu Yuan's eyes flashed with brilliant light!

"Just in time to test how strong my power is after Nirvana!"

He didn't retreat but advanced!

His right fist clenched, and solid Frost Flame Power frantically gathered!

Crimson flames and ice-blue frost formed a rapidly rotating energy vortex on his fist!

"Break for me—!!!"

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