59: Ice Ghost
Chapter 59 Ice Specter
Although Chen Mo's self-discipline challenge for the Lord Lion was not yet complete, he had already experienced its effects.
The effect was very simple and direct.
Approximately one Qi of spiritual power was granted for every square kilometer of territory.
The larger the territory occupied, the greater the boost to his strength!
If he could occupy the entire Africa, the immense boost from the Lord Lion would likely allow him to directly enter the King Realm!
By then, if the Frost Wolf King and other King Realm beings descended, seeking revenge, Chen Mo would directly send them to reunite with their descendants!
The only concern now was that other races might, like the Frost Wolf Leader, possess trump cards similar to Kings Blood, capable of temporarily unleashing Lord Realm combat power.
If truly pushed to the brink and determined to fight Chen Mo to the death, Chen Mo did not have a second Self-Discipline Experience Card.
He couldn't enter the Lord Realm again.
That would be troublesome.
Moreover, this probability was high; the Frost Wolf Clan, the Ice Crystal Giant Python Clan, and the Winter Saber-Toothed Tiger Clan all possessed trump cards.
Of course, Chen Mo also had similar trump cards.
Ice Crystal Giant Python Kings Blood Crystal
A crystal formed from the essence blood of a King Realm Ice Crystal Giant Python King, containing a portion of the Ice Crystal Giant Python King's will. Upon consumption, it can temporarily Breakthrough to the Lord Realm, but the spirit will be polluted.
This was the Kings Blood he found in the scales of the Ice Crystal Giant Python King's corpse.
Due to severe side effects, he dared not use it.
Chen Mo began to ponder.
He realized that a direct assault might not be the best way to occupy the entire Great Snow Mountain Secret Realm.
After a moment of thought, Chen Mo had a general plan in mind: a two-pronged approach of appeasement and deterrence.
He found Bing Li, the Snow Treading Fox Leader, and asked:
"Bing Li, how are the relations between the Snow Treading Fox Clan and other races? Are there any races with good relations?"
"Yes. The Frost Hound, Ice Specter, Wintergreen Bull, and the Psychic Ice Silkworm Clans all have fairly good relations with us."
Bing Li replied.
In the previous battle, only the Ice Specter Clan was present among these four races, and they merely watched the show, not attacking Chen Mo.
"I need you to win them over, to make them submit to the Ice Lion Clan. I only need the spirit of the region; they can continue to live in their original snowy mountains."
Chen Mo said.
Since he chose the appeasement route, he himself was not suitable to appear.
It would scare these races.
And through the Snow Treading Fox Clan, it would be easier for these races to believe.
"Ying!" (King, please rest assured, the Snow Treading Fox Clan will complete the mission.)
Bing Li knew this was the Lion King's test for her.
This was also an opportunity for the Snow Treading Fox Clan.
Since it had already boarded the Ice Lion Clan's ship, it naturally hoped this ship could grow larger!
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That evening.
Ghostly Snow Mountain.
Under the moonlight, Snow Treading Fox with snow-white fur ran swiftly across the snow.
As they reached halfway up the mountain, clusters of blue-glowing "specters" suddenly appeared around them.
These "specters" resembled clear-weather dolls, with illusory bodies and countless faint blue dots of light swimming within them.
The Ice Specters quickly approached the Snow Treading Fox pack, surrounding them in the center.
"Ling ~"
Seeing that the intruders were Snow Treading Fox, the Ice Specters breathed a sigh of relief.
"Ying ~" (Clan Chief Ke Lan, long time no see.)
Bing Li took out ice silkworm silk, intending to communicate telepathically with the leading Ice Specter.
Her visit to the Ice Specter Clan this time was naturally to complete the mission given to her by the Lion King.
The reason for choosing the Ice Specter first was simply because they were relatively simple creatures, easier to deceive—no, easier to persuade.
"Ling ~ Ling Ling?" (Long time no see ~ I heard a Lion King occupied your original territory, did it not bully you?)
The Ice Specter Leader asked with concern.
Of course, it also wanted to gather information.
When the Lion King suddenly emerged and powerfully slayed the Lord Realm Frost Wolf Leader, all races felt a pressing sense of crisis.
Fearing that the Lion King would suddenly invade their territories and initiate war!
The Ice Specter Clan was no exception.
"Ying!" (No. The Lion King returned the snowy mountain where we originally lived to us, and our lives are pretty much the same as before.)
Bing Li replied calmly.
"Ling?" (Really?)
The Ice Specter Leader was clearly a bit disbelieving.
"Ying!" (In the previous battle, our Snow Treading Fox Clan fought alongside the Lion King and earned its trust. If you don't believe me, you can visit our territory and see for yourself.)
The Snow Treading Fox Leader smiled and extended an invitation.
"Ling ~"
The Ice Specter Leader shook its head repeatedly; it dared not go to the Lion King's territory.
"Ying ~" (This afternoon, the Lion King told me it would launch an attack on nearby snowy mountains soon, and told the Snow Treading Fox Clan to prepare for battle.)
"Ying ~" (This is also why I came to find you overnight.)
"Ling!"
Hearing this, the Ice Specter was stunned.
"Ling?" (Will the Lion King invade our territory?)
The Ice Specter Leader asked with some worry.
The most terrifying thing was still going to happen!
"Ying Ying!" (The probability is not high. I think the Lion King will prioritize attacking the races that provoked it before.)
Bing Li said.
However, before the Ice Specter Leader could breathe a sigh of relief, she continued:
"Ying Ying Ying!" (But it's hard to say. If the Lion King wants to advance step by step from near to far, it might attack your territory.)
Bing Li's tone was full of worry.
She wasn't simply trying to scare them.
If the Lion King truly started a war, this situation was very likely to occur.
Besides completing the Lion King's mission, she also didn't want to see the Ice Specter Clan annihilated.
"Ling ~"
Hearing this, the Ice Specter Leader was clearly more panicked, its eyes filled with helplessness.
"Your only way out now is to find the spirit of the region. But even if you find it, you have to be able to defend it."
Bing Li said.
Immediately after, she analyzed the two choices the Ice Specter currently faced for the Ice Specter Leader.
Finding the spirit of the region – most likely to be snatched by other races.
Not finding the spirit of the region – most likely to be invaded by the Ice Lion King and other clans.
"Ling?" (Leader Bing Li, what should we do now?)
"Ying ~" (Perhaps there's another way: you directly pledge allegiance to the Lion King.)
Bing Li offered advice.
"Ling! ?"
"As a newly ascended transcendent, the Lion King currently doesn't have many dependents and simply cannot manage such a vast territory. If you voluntarily pledge allegiance to the Ice Lion King, I think there's a high probability you can still keep your current territory!"
"Ling!"
Hearing this, the Ice Specter Leader fell into deep thought.
As the Snow Treading Fox Leader said, their clan's combat power was not strong, and even if they found the spirit of the region, it would probably be snatched away!
So – did they really have to voluntarily submit to the Ice Lion King?