777: Chapter 777 Lu Xueqi and Biyao (156)

Chaos Power encompasses all things and purifies everything. Under Su Han's guidance, the Chaos Power circulated within Fairy Yuehua's body, bit by bit forcing out the cold energy that had invaded her.

Fairy Yuehua's complexion gradually regained its rosy hue, and her life force became vigorous once again.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw Su Han healing her, her eyes filled with gratitude and love.

"Su Han, thank you; you have saved my life once again," Fairy Yuehua said weakly.

Su Han shook his head and said, "Junior Martial Uncle, do not say such things; this is what I ought to do."

He turned his head, looked at the Mystic Ice Dragon, cupped his hands, and said, "Senior Mystic Ice Dragon, I have already broken free from the ice Seal; does this count as passing the trial?"

A flash of surprise appeared in the Mystic Ice Dragon's eyes as it said, "You are the first person to break free from my, the Mystic Ice Dragon's, extreme ice Seal within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

"Your Chaos Power is indeed powerful; it is actually able to restrain my Xuanbing power."

"You have passed the trial; this fragment is yours."

The Mystic Ice Dragon opened its mouth, and a blue bead flew out. Inside the bead was sealed a blue fragment, which was precisely the fifth and final fragment of the Sealing Technique.

The bead flew in front of Su Han and slowly descended.

Su Han took the bead, opened the Seal, and retrieved the blue fragment inside, his heart filled with excitement.

All five fragments had finally been gathered!

Fairy Yuehua was also full of joy. She looked at Su Han and said, "Su Han, we succeeded; we have gathered all five fragments!"

Su Han nodded and said, "Yes, Junior Martial Uncle, we succeeded."

"Now, we only need to return to the Qingyun Sect, find the Grand Elder, fuse the five fragments together, and reinforce the Seal of the Nether Cold Abyss to completely prevent the Lord of the Nether from awakening."

"Humans, do not be happy too soon." The Mystic Ice Dragon's voice suddenly became grave. "Although you have gathered the five fragments, you still need one critical thing to fuse them and reinforce the Seal."

Su Han was startled and asked, "Senior Mystic Ice Dragon, what else is needed?"

The Mystic Ice Dragon's blue eyes stared at Su Han as it slowly said, "The five fragments of the Sealing Technique require Chaos Power as a medium to be fused together."

"Furthermore, the person fusing the fragments must possess a Chaos Dao Body and have a cultivation level of at least the Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage to withstand the immense power generated during the Fusion."

It paused and continued, "Although you possess a Chaos Dao Body and your cultivation has reached the Soul Transformation Stage, you are still some distance away from the Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage."

"With your current strength, if you force the Fusion of the fragments, you will likely be consumed by the backlash of their power and suffer total annihilation of both body and Soul."

Su Han's expression changed.

He had thought that gathering the five fragments would mean the task was complete, but he had not expected such a limitation.

The Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage—he was currently only at the Early Stage of the Soul Transformation Stage, with a gap of three minor Realms to the Peak.

Although it seemed like only three minor Realms, each minor Realm of the Soul Transformation Stage required decades or even hundreds of years of arduous cultivation to break through.

There was an old saying in the Cultivation World: "The Soul Transformation Stage has Nine Heavens; each level is as difficult as ascending to heaven."

The difficulty of breaking through in the Soul Transformation Stage was universally acknowledged by all Cultivators.

But now, did he have that much time?

How much longer could the Seal of the Nether Cold Abyss hold?

Could he reach the Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage before the Seal broke?

Fairy Yuehua also realized the severity of the problem, and her expression also became grave.

She looked at Su Han, wanting to speak but hesitating.

The Mystic Ice Dragon continued, "Moreover, fusing the fragments requires not only cultivation level but also powerful Divine Sense and a firm will."

"The process of Fusion is extremely painful; that pain is not physical pain, but rather the tearing and restructuring at the level of the Soul."

"If one's will is not firm enough, one will suffer a mental breakdown during the Fusion process and become an idiot."

Su Han was silent for a moment, then raised his head, a flash of determination in his eyes.

"Senior Mystic Ice Dragon, I understand what you mean. But I have no choice."

Su Han's voice was calm and firm, "The Seal of the Nether Cold Abyss could break at any moment; I do not have time to slowly Cultivate to the Peak of the Soul Transformation Stage."

"Even if there is only a glimmer of hope, I must try."

The Mystic Ice Dragon looked at Su Han and was silent for a long time.

"Very well," the Mystic Ice Dragon finally said. "Since you have this determination, I will not stop you."

"But I will give you one piece of advice—do not rush to fuse the fragments."

"Return first and find your Grand Elder; he should know how to minimize the risks of Fusion to the greatest extent."

"Perhaps he will have some way to help you improve your cultivation."

Su Han cupped his hands and said, "Many thanks for your guidance, Senior Mystic Ice Dragon."

The Mystic Ice Dragon nodded and said, "Alright, you should go now."

"The Xuanbing Valley is not a place to stay for long; the longer you stay here, the more cold energy will accumulate in your bodies, and the greater the damage to your cultivation."

Su Han and Fairy Yuehua bowed to the Mystic Ice Dragon once more, then turned and left the ice cave.

The moment they walked out of the ice cave, Su Han felt that the cold energy outside was actually not as intense as it had been inside the cave.

He took a deep breath and led Fairy Yuehua back along the path they had come.

When they came, it had taken them about an hour to reach the ice cave, but the return journey was much faster; it only took them half an hour to walk out of the Xuanbing Valley.

The moment they walked out of the valley, Su Han felt as though the entire world had become warm.

Although it was still a world of ice and snow outside, compared to the extreme cold inside the Xuanbing Valley, the temperature here could be considered "warm as spring."

Su Han took a communication Jade Slip from his Storage Ring and injected spiritual energy into it.

The Jade Slip lit up with a ray of light, and a moment later, Master Wanjian's voice came from within.

"Su Han? Did you obtain the fragment?"

"We obtained it, Junior Martial Uncle Wanjian." Su Han said, "But we have encountered a problem."

"What problem?"

Su Han relayed what the Mystic Ice Dragon had said.

There was silence on the other end of the Jade Slip for a moment, then Master Wanjian's voice sounded again: "Return first; I will notify the Grand Elder immediately. This matter needs to be discussed at length."

"Yes, Junior Martial Uncle." Su Han put away the Jade Slip and turned to look at Fairy Yuehua. "Junior Martial Uncle, let us go."

Fairy Yuehua nodded.

Su Han circulated his Chaos Power, condensing it into a golden light beneath his feet, which carried him and Fairy Yuehua into the air and flew toward the south.

The golden light streaked across the sky, leaving a brilliant trail over the vast snowfield.

Su Han stood in front, shielding Fairy Yuehua from the wind and snow. Fairy Yuehua leaned against his back, closed her eyes, and felt the warmth radiating from him.

Along this journey, she had become increasingly dependent on Su Han.

Not only was it a dependency in terms of strength, but even more so, an emotional dependency.

Every time she encountered danger, it was Su Han who stepped forward; every time she was injured, it was Su Han who healed her; every time she felt despair, it was Su Han who gave her hope.

(End of chapter)