303: Crystal Palace

The high immortal elders of the various major sects successively cast spells to resist the volcanic eruption.

But just as they were exerting their efforts...

The violently erupting volcano actually extinguished...

A cool, cold light emerged from the crater.

A breeze that made one feel cold also blew across their faces.

Cultivators who had not been restrained by the lava gradually arrived at the mountaintop.

Looking down, they were surprised to discover that the crater, which had originally been scorched red by the lava,

had suddenly cooled down.

Within the pitch-black soil, blue-white ice crystals were condensing bit by bit, spreading out like growing jade.

Moreover, these ice crystals seemed to be intentionally forming a magnificent structure.

The texture of the architecture and the height of the steps were gradually becoming prominent.

They immediately told others about this strange news.

Within the lava, some sect disciples also broke through the soil.

But just at this moment, everyone discovered that occasionally one or two sect disciples had fallen into eternal sleep within the soil.

The members of those two sects wept bitterly on the spot, their confusion mixed with suspicion and anger toward those around them.

However, the surrounding sects knew in their own hearts

that they had not made a move.

How could dignified High Immortals and True Immortals of the High Immortal Realm lose their lives because of a small volcanic eruption?

Someone must have tampered with this!

However, in this situation, no matter how they explained, it was useless.

Furthermore, when the relic fragments first appeared, many sects and rogue cultivators had already clashed over them.

Even just now outside, those who snatched one or two more treasures had already risked their lives.

The mutual grudges within the crowd were increasing.

Seeing that the conflict was about to intensify, several elders from major sects joined forces to control the situation and prevent it from worsening.

"Alright, alright! Everyone, stop arguing. These two disciples died from a natural disaster, and it was also due to their own incompetence... In my opinion, regardless of any grudges or grievances, we must wait until we enter that ice palace to see what is going on before deciding whether to seek revenge!"

Because the several elders were from the strongest sects,

the others present had to give them some face.

And indeed, they couldn't beat them... they had to endure it.

Thus, led by these few strongest elders, a large group of High Immortal Realm cultivators slowly moved toward the volcano.

It looked like everyone was united, but in reality, everyone had their own hidden agenda, and their eyes were filled with suspicion toward those around them.

In the blink of an eye, the High Immortals had arrived at the crater.

At this time, Chen Tianming was mixed in the crowd, making it convenient to manipulate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the vicinity.

Everyone was surprised to find that the entire crater had formed an ice surface like a mirror.

This place should have originally been a lake.

The surrounding trees had already been scorched.

The living creatures in the lake were likely long gone, vanished into thin air by the volcanic eruption.

Originally, this place should have been a large hole left after the volcanic eruption.

The hole should have been filled with lava.

But now it was occupied by ice that covered the entire crater.

And above the mirror-like ice, a towering palace resembling a snow-capped mountain stood.

The cultivators crossed the smooth mirror surface, leaving a trail of footprints on the vast white snow.

Beneath the palace, the cultivators stood in a group.

The ice crystal palace was surrounded by ethereal clouds and mist.

From time to time, an icicle as thick as an arm would fall from the corners of the building.

The sharp ice would suddenly plunge into the ground.

Seeing this scene, the leading elders first waved their sleeves.

"Everyone, do not move yet. For the sake of safety, it is better to let me inspect it first!"

But just at this moment, a cultivator who looked like a hot-headed youth strode forward.

"Let you inspect it? Wouldn't that mean there won't be any treasures left?"

"It's just a palace, and it's made of ice, what danger could there be? Old man, don't bother inspecting it, let me do it!"

After saying that, he stepped forward and walked up the stairs.

Just at this moment, an icicle like a pointed sword fell from the sky.

The elders at the very front had already realized something was wrong.

Someone wanted to make a move to save him.

But in the next second, the seemingly harmless ice suddenly accelerated.

The sharp ice spike suddenly pierced into this person's body.

He screamed and rolled down the stairs, covered in blood.

At this time, the leading elders shouted loudly.

"This is not ordinary ice! You reckless fool! This place is inside the South Heaven Gate, it is the guidance and trial sent down by the God Realm for us. It is filled with dangers, how could there be an ordinary ice crystal palace here?"

The person pierced by the ice was already unable to respond, screaming while rolling on the ground.

Helpless, someone had to help him extract his primordial spirit and casually took out a puppet for the primordial spirit to inhabit.

However, everyone's attention was on the dangerous palace at this moment.

No one noticed that the person who extracted the primordial spirit was Chen Tianming.

And this puppet with the attached primordial spirit had actually long been controlled by Chen Tianming using a seal. The person who was saved was extremely grateful, unaware that he had now become a mole in Chen Tianming's hands.

The others, having witnessed the unusual nature of the ice crystal palace, agreed to let the strongest elders at the front investigate first.

They first scanned the entire palace with their divine sense, and their expressions immediately became solemn.

"Why does this palace seem like a bottomless pit?"

"Is there space beneath the palace?"

"Power of space... can you not say such shocking things? How could this legendary power appear in the South Heaven Gate!"

"The people of the God Realm act mysteriously, who knows if they can control the power of space!"

For a moment, the elders' words caused everyone to discuss heatedly.

"Did you hear that! They said this palace hides the power of space!"

"Could this be the reward given to us by the people of the God Realm?"

"This is legendary power, would they just give it to us for no reason?"

Before the discussion had died down, some people could not resist the temptation and began to move toward the ice crystal palace.

Taking advantage of the other elders not paying attention, they quickly ran up the stairs.

But just at the moment when a few people stepped on the stairs.

Countless ice spikes immediately protruded from the stairs.

The sharp ice spikes carried a powerful force capable of cutting through everything.

This kind of Great Dao of Heaven and Earth could not even be resisted by the True Immortal powerhouses.

After their legs were pierced, they fell backward powerlessly.

Immediately after, more ice spikes rushed out, directly piercing through everyone.

For a moment, many ice spikes were skewered with human tissue, a sea of bright red.

Chen Tianming waved his hand from behind, pulled them out, refined them into puppets, and sent them back into the crowd.

At this time, the other elders finally spoke.

"It must be that the person who created this palace left a mark of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth here, therefore, the palace attacks everyone who approaches!"