27: The Secret of the Fragment! The Fatal Temptation of the Ice Dragon Ruins
The demise of Qingluan's mate was like an unhealing scar, constantly piercing Ditian's heart.
But the enemy would not give him too much time to wallow in sorrow; with the acquisition of the fourth Divine Artifact fragment, the Incomplete Manual of the tai chu prophecy record underwent new changes.
The originally obscure text gradually became clear, and a line of text shimmering with an ethereal blue light emerged: "At the Ice Dragon Remains, lies the key to unlocking the shackles of fate, and also a deep abyss that devours Souls."
Ditian gripped the fragment in his hand, and the runes on its surface resonated with the text on the Incomplete Manual, causing a map to unfold in the Void Realm.
On the map, a massive bone covered in ice and snow marked the location of the Ice Dragon Remains, and deep within the Remains, the faint glow of the fifth Divine Artifact fragment was vaguely visible.
"Ding! A powerful Restriction has been detected in the Ice Dragon Remains.
It is recommended to proceed after increasing Cultivation."
"Ding! A hidden quest has been discovered: Explore the Ice Dragon Treasure Trove.
Reward: Ice Dragon Bloodline Power (can be Fused)."
Ditian did not hesitate; he knew that the seventh Blood Moon was approaching, and every moment of delay increased the danger to the entire world.
After gathering his clan and arranging defensive matters, he set off for the Ice Dragon Remains with Silver Moon Fox Consort and several elite offspring.
Along the way, the biting cold wind and the ice-covered land were eerily silent.
Suddenly, Ditian's Candle Dragon Insight talent issued a warning, and he abruptly raised his hand, placing the five elements panlong halberd horizontally in front of him.
A black shadow darted out from the snow mist, heading straight for his throat.
Ditian dodged sideways, and the tip of the halberd grazed the black shadow, leaving a bloody mark on it.
"It's the Netherworld Palace's Blood Shadow Beast!" Silver Moon Fox Consort exclaimed.
The Blood Shadow Beast was completely black, with eerie purple light flickering in its eyes, and black blood continuously gushed from its wounds, emitting a nauseating odor.
Even more terrifying, the number of Blood Shadow Beasts increased, surrounding them completely.
"Ding! A Blood Shadow Beast pack has been detected.
It is recommended to use fire-element attacks to counter them."
Ditian immediately mobilized his fire-attribute spiritual Qi, and raging flames ignited on the five elements panlong halberd: "Five Elements: Burning Heaven Blazing Flames!"
Flames swept out like a tide, and the Blood Shadow Beasts let out shrill screams as they were swallowed by the flames.
However, these Blood Shadow Beasts seemed oblivious to pain; even with their bodies severely burned and incomplete, they still charged forward madly.
"They've been cursed with a Blood Curse; only by destroying the caster can they be completely eliminated!" Silver Moon Fox Consort shouted while casting illusions to confuse the Blood Shadow Beasts.
Ditian's vertical eye lit up, and his Candle Dragon Insight talent operated at full power, finally capturing a faint spiritual Qi fluctuation deep within the snow mist.
He transformed into a streak of light and rushed over, only to see a Black-Robed People hiding behind an ice pillar, holding a blood-filled basin covered in runes, muttering incantations.
"Candle Dragon · Demon-Breaking Light!"
Five-colored light shot out from Ditian's eye, instantly striking the Black-Robed People.
The Black-Robed People let out a scream, the blood basin shattered, and the Blood Shadow Beast pack also dissipated.
After dealing with the Blood Shadow Beasts, Ditian and his group continued forward.
Finally, a massive Ice Dragon Remains appeared before their eyes.
The Ice Dragon Remains was ten thousand feet long, with battle scars still visible on its huge skull, and its body was encased in a thick layer of ice, within which mysterious runes shimmered.
And at the chest of the Ice Dragon Remains, the fifth Divine Artifact fragment emitted a soft glow.
"Warning! The Ice Dragon Remains guardian Restriction has been activated, triggering a life-and-death trial."
"Trial Content: Break the Restriction within one hour, or be eternally frozen."
Ditian took a deep breath, gripped the five elements panlong halberd, and walked towards the Ice Dragon Remains.
He knew that ahead of him lay a challenge even more dangerous than before.
And what secrets were hidden within the Ice Dragon Remains?
After acquiring the fifth Divine Artifact fragment, what shocking truth would he uncover?
Everything was still unknown, but Ditian's gaze grew even more resolute; no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would fight for a path to survival for his clan and for his deceased beloved.
"Current Panel:"
"Dao Cultivation Accumulated: 35915 years"
"Strength Attribute: 16800 kg"
"Current Cultivation: Nascent Soul Early Stage (Progress 58%)"
"Cultivation Technique:"
"- Five Elements Art (Perfection)"
"- Soul Devouring Skill (Improved Version - Can Purify Evil Power)"
"- Candle Dragon Nine Transformations (Awakening 4 Transformations, Hidden Moves 'Candle Dragon · Chaos World Extinction', 'Five Elements: World-Ending Finale')"
"Talent Skills:"
"- Heaven Defying Dragon Roar"
"- Candle Dragon Insight"
"- Five Elements Ancestral Witch Body"
"- Candle Dragon Burns the Heavens"
"Passive Skills:"
"- Beast Kings Blessing"
"- Elemental Resistance Enhancement"
"- Five Elements Spirit Devouring"
"Number of Offspring: 955"
"Special Items:"
"- five elements panlong halberd (Ancient Divine Artifact)"
"- candle dragon jade slip (Incomplete)"
"- xuanxiao sect secret jade slip"
"- Unknown Divine Artifact Fragment × 4"
"- netherworld hall bone staff (To Be Purified)"
"- Incomplete Manual of the tai chu prophecy record"
"- netherworld moon token"
"- netherworld palace secret order (Incomplete)"
"- netherworld hall high-level cultivation technique fragment"
"- Black Jade Token"
"- Blood Moon Altar Clue Note"