327: Chapter 327 You are... the man in black robes?!

At the same time, in the Northern World, on the edge of an ancient glacial ruin covered in pristine white snow.

Several burly and tall prodigies of the Icefield Bear Clan, their bodies covered in thick white fur, were traveling together.

Their heavy bear paws stepped on the accumulated snow, making a "crunch, crunch" sound.

They vigilantly scanned the surrounding broken walls and ruins half-buried by ice and snow, their eyes sharp.

"Everyone, from now on we must move as a group. We absolutely cannot separate!"

The most robust Ice Field Bear, with a tuft of silver fur on his forehead, spoke in a deep voice. He was the temporary leader of this small team. "In this final stage, those top hunters have gone mad. Being alone means certain death!"

"Boss Xiong Er is right!"

A slightly younger Ice Field Bear beside him agreed in a booming voice. "However, if we're unlucky enough to actually run into those few guys who shouldn't be provoked, like that Qin Yan, or Feng Ling and Feng Jin..."

"Don't hesitate. We split up and run immediately. Every one who can escape counts!"

The other Ice Field Bears nodded in deep agreement, their heavy bear faces showing looks of apprehension.

The overwhelming strength shown by those few individuals had already exceeded the scope of what could be countered by numbers. If encountered, fleeing was the most rational choice.

"But speaking of which," another Ice Field Bear scratched his head, "those two, Qin Yan and Feng Ling, seem to have vanished since the battle at the Blood God Hall?"

"There hasn't been any news of them hunting on a large scale. The one we mainly need to watch out for now is probably that madman Feng Jin."

At the mention of Feng Jin, the Ice Field Bears couldn't help but shrink their necks.

During this period, Feng Jin had been attacking everywhere in the Northern World, hunting prodigies of all clans. His methods were ruthless, his points soared, and his fierce reputation had already become a lingering nightmare in the hearts of many prodigies.

"Besides Feng Jin, a 'Black-Robed Person' has also emerged in the Northern World recently. He's also very sinister!"

Another Ice Field Bear lowered his voice, his eyes carrying a hint of fear. "Quite a few strong prodigies have died mysteriously at his hands, and their deaths were extremely gruesome. It's said... they were all turned to ash! Not even a corpse was left. It's incredibly eerie!"

"The Black-Robed Person..." Xiong Er pondered for a moment, a trace of solemnity flashing in his bear eyes. "I've heard of him too. This person is secretive and ruthless; he's indeed a dangerous character. However..."

He looked around at his companions, his burly body straightening as he encouraged himself and his comrades: "The five of us together are not weak."

"As long as we don't run into those top-tier monsters, even if that Black-Robed Person really comes, we have the strength to fight!"

"Who will emerge victorious is yet to be known! As long as we don't separate and look out for each other, he will have no opportunity to strike!"

"Right! Boss is right!"

"With the five of us working together, why should we fear a guy who hides his head and shows his tail!"

"As long as we're careful not to be ambushed, we won't fear a frontal encounter!"

Hearing this, the other Ice Field Bears felt slightly more at ease and nodded one after another, encouraging each other.

The five of them were all elites within their clan, with solid foundations, thick skin, and great coordination. Together, they were indeed a force that could not be underestimated.

However, just as they were cheering each other on and preparing to continue their exploration—

"Oh? Is that so?"

A cold, indifferent voice rang out without warning not far ahead of them!

The massive bodies of the Ice Field Bears stiffened simultaneously. They all looked up in unison, staring vigilantly at the source of the sound.

About ten zhang ahead, in the shadow of a ruined archway half-buried by snow, a figure had appeared silently at some unknown time.

The person was completely shrouded in a large black cloak, with the hood pulled low, hiding their face entirely in the shadows.

The edges of the cloak swayed slightly with the wind, yet made no sound.

He just stood there quietly, as if blending into the surrounding snow and ruins, yet emitting a heart-palpitating aura of coldness and death.

"You are... the Black-Robed Person?!"

Alarm bells rang in Xiong Er's heart. He shouted the question while instinctively taking a step forward, faintly shielding his companions behind him.

The other Ice Field Bears also instantly entered a combat state, their bear fur bristling.

"You guessed right." Under the cloak, that cold voice rang out again.

"But unfortunately, there's no prize."

"Today, you all..."

"...must die here."

The moment the words fell, a terrifying pressure with a faint scent of blood and destruction swept out, centered around the Black-Robed Person!

During this time, he had hunted many prodigies in the Northern World.

His goals were clear. Those he killed were, without exception, either greedy people who had participated in the siege outside the Blood God Hall to covet his "fortuitous opportunity,"

Or unlucky fools who later lacked eyes and tried to treat him as prey.

And their ends were surprisingly consistent—under the overbearing power of the Indestructible Blood Demon Scripture, their flesh and blood essence were devoured, their remains turned to ash, and their points plundered.

They had all become "rations" for Qin Yan to increase his strength.

And now...

It was the turn of these Ice Field Bears.

Facing the five Ice Field Bear prodigies, Qin Yan only slowly raised his right hand, fingers spread slightly, aiming forward.

Buzz—!

In his palm, a deep, viscous demonic energy began to rapidly converge and rotate.

In the blink of an eye, a demonic energy vortex the size of a fist was formed!

The vortex rotated silently, emitting a cold, corrosive, and deathly aura that made even the soul feel uneasy.

"Playing tricks!"

Xiong Er roared. His massive body erupted with startling speed, his bear paw carrying the power to split mountains as he slammed it toward Qin Yan!

The other four bears also roared simultaneously, launching attacks from different angles. Ice spikes and frost breath instantly sealed off all of Qin Yan's space to dodge!

However, Qin Yan's movements were faster and more bizarre.

The dark vortex in his palm trembled slightly.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Five pitch-black energy beams as thin as hair shot out from the vortex, accurately meeting the attacks of the five Ice Field Bears!

There was no earth-shattering sound of collision.

The seemingly powerful ice-armored bear paw, the sharp ice spikes, and the exhaled cold current began to rapidly melt, disintegrate, and be devoured the moment they touched these pitch-black energy beams!

The dark energy beams, like the greediest parasites, traveled up along their attacks and instantly clung to their bodies!

"What is this?!"

"My power is draining?!"

"No! It hurts! It's devouring my life force!"

The five Ice Field Bears let out roars of shock and anger. They felt their painstakingly cultivated blood energy and vitality being crazily extracted and devoured by the dark energy attached to them!

They struggled desperately, trying to dispel this bizarre power, but the dark energy was like maggots on a bone, incredibly resilient.

In just a few breaths of time.