Chapter 768: Unusual Ice Yi Divine Skill

The Ice Phoenix God Arts appeared suddenly a thousand years ago, introduced by Ancestor Mu Bingyun. Before that, there was no record of it whatsoever. Don't you find that strange? This profound art is not as simple as you think. To cultivate it, one must possess the blood or soul of a specific divine beast. Otherwise, even with extraordinary comprehension, one would never be able to unleash even a fraction of its power.

Just as someone without phoenix blood cannot truly master the 'Phoenix Nirvana Scripture!'

"What?" This time, Yun Che was not merely surprised, but shocked. "Could it be that the Ice Phoenix God Arts are also an ancient divine art left behind by a divine beast?"

"Wait, that's not right!" Yun Che suddenly thought of something else. "If that's the case, then why can I cultivate it? Qingyue also mastered it!"

"Hmph, that's because Xia Qingyue possesses the Nine Profound Exquisite Body, which can break through the boundaries of laws to a great extent! As for you, you have the Heretic God's Profound Veins, allowing you to defy even order and laws, coupled with your Water Spirit Evil Body... You were able to skip the first four realms and forcibly comprehend the fifth and sixth stages of the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture back then, so forcibly cultivating the Ice Phoenix God Arts is simply effortless for you." Jasmine explained coolly. However, she had not discovered these facts before Yun Che returned to the Azure Cloud Continent; she had merely found the Ice Phoenix God Arts faintly familiar.

"However, whether it's you or Xia Qingyue, the Ice Phoenix God Arts you both wield, while far superior to ordinary ice-element profound arts, are still a long way from the true Ice Phoenix God Arts... In fact, the true 'Ice Phoenix God Arts' are an ancient divine art on the same level as the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture!"

"On the same level as the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture...?" Yun Che asked, surprised. He rarely used the Ice Phoenix God Arts after mastering them because, while they could produce miraculous effects under certain specific conditions, their overall power was still far inferior to the Phoenix Nirvana Scripture and the Golden Crow Burning World Record. If their power should have been on the same level... then, was the ancient divine beast that passed it down also on the same level as the Phoenix?

"In the Age of Ancient Gods, the Vermillion Bird, Phoenix, and Golden Crow were the three supreme fire-element divine beasts. The water element also had three supreme divine beasts: the Azure Dragon, the Ice Phoenix, and the Ice Qilin! Since ice is the most powerful form of water, the powers of the Ice Phoenix and Ice Qilin were primarily ice-based, while only the Azure Dragon focused on water, with its ice power being slightly inferior to that of the Ice Phoenix and Ice Qilin."

"And the 'Ice Phoenix God Arts' are an ancient divine art from the Ice Phoenix!"

"Ice... Phoenix?" This was the first time Yun Che had heard this name. He murmured, "Phoenix... Ice Phoenix... could it be an ancient divine beast similar to the Phoenix but with opposing attributes? Since it was passed down by Ancestor Mu Bingyun, and she could cultivate it, does that mean... she obtained the legacy of the Ice Phoenix divine beast?"

"So, besides the legacies of the Dragon God and Phoenix, there's also an Ice Phoenix relic site somewhere on the Azure Cloud Continent?" Yun Che looked up. If so, finding the Ice Phoenix divine beast's relic site and acquiring Ice Phoenix blood or soul would undoubtedly greatly increase the power of his Ice Phoenix God Arts. The standing of the Frozen Cloud Asgard could also be elevated further.

"Heh..." Jasmine, of course, knew exactly what Yun Che was thinking. She said calmly, "How do you know she obtained the legacy on the Azure Cloud Continent?"

"Hm?"

"I can tell you very clearly: there is absolutely no Ice Phoenix legacy in this world. If my guess is correct, Mu Bingyun lost all her memories back then, slowly recovered them, and then founded the Frozen Cloud Asgard, leaving behind the Ice Phoenix God Arts. However, no one could master it. Later, as her memories fully returned, she remembered that the Ice Phoenix God Arts could not be cultivated by ordinary people, so she created the 'Frozen Cloud Art,' which was far inferior to the Ice Phoenix God Arts but could be cultivated by ordinary people."

Yun Che was speechless.

"But these are all just speculations. No one probably knows the true reason behind it, and you don't need to delve deeper. You just need to know... letting them cultivate the Ice Phoenix God Arts is simply a waste of time."

After Jasmine finished speaking, she ignored him.

Yun Che remained stunned for a good while. Jasmine's words clearly implied that Ancestor Mu Bingyun was not from the Azure Cloud Continent.

No, Jasmine had said "this world," not specifically the Azure Cloud Continent.

Could it be that the ancestor who founded the Frozen Cloud Asgard was actually from another world?!

And it seemed Jasmine clearly knew something but had no intention of explaining it to him.

"Asgard Master, let us try for a while longer. If we still achieve nothing after a year, then we will have no choice but to give up," Jun Lianqie said.

"Regarding the Ice Phoenix God Arts..." Yun Che pondered his words before slowly saying, "Some aspects are indeed very unique, and certain hurdles cannot be overcome by effort or comprehension alone, so your inability to cultivate it isn't your fault. Therefore, let's put the cultivation of the Ice Phoenix God Arts aside for now. If you cultivate the Frozen Cloud Art to its highest realm, its power will not be weaker than the Ice Phoenix God Arts."

"Very well, we shall follow the Asgard Master's words." By now, everyone in the Frozen Cloud Asgard regarded Yun Che as a deity and obeyed his every command.

"Tomorrow morning, Xue'er and I will depart for the Supreme Ocean Palace to attend the Devil Sword Assembly. It will likely take six or seven days before we return. During this time, I ask all senior uncles and aunts to guide and supervise the disciples in laying a solid foundation for their profound energy, and it would be best if they do not rashly cultivate the Frozen Cloud Art for the next two or three months." Yun Che instructed, "Additionally, if anything unexpected happens, send me a sound transmission immediately, and I will rush back as soon as possible."

"Leaving tomorrow?" The six women quickly gathered around. Mu Qianxue glanced at Feng Xue'er and said, "We've heard that the Devil Sword Assembly will gather heroes from all over the world, with top experts from the Four Sacred Grounds in attendance... Asgard Master, you must be extremely careful when you're there."

"Xue'er, please make sure to protect our Asgard Master." Mu Qianxue's calm tone carried a hint of worry... After all, it was a grand event on the level of the Sacred Grounds. Although Yun Che was strong, there would be far too many people stronger than him there.

Especially given his grievances with the Sun Moon Divine Palace...

After all, they knew very well that Yun Che's "master" was fake. If that pretense was exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Yes, I'll protect Big Brother Yun, and besides, the Devil Sword Assembly isn't about fighting to the death, so there shouldn't be much danger," Feng Xue'er said with a faint smile.

"...Asgard Master," Chu Yuechan hesitated for a long time before stepping forward. "Qingyue has been out of contact, and since the Devil Sword Assembly will gather heroes from all over the world, perhaps we can inquire about her whereabouts."

"Yes, I know," Yun Che nodded, but he knew very well that Xia Qingyue was most likely no longer on the Azure Cloud Continent. Otherwise, she would have long ago contacted the Frozen Cloud Asgard.

As for where she had gone... he wanted to know more than anyone.

At the same time, in the southeastern region of the Illusory Demon Realm.

The normally quiet mountainous region had now been transformed into a sea of fire. Earth-shattering roars echoed for hundreds of miles, and nearby mountains trembled violently, rocks tumbling as if on the verge of collapse at any moment.

"King Ming, you utterly evil scoundrel, surrender and face your punishment now!"

Mu Feiyan, Mu Yubai, Su Xiangnan, and Lin Guiyan were all engulfed in flashing profound light, their faces flushed. Clearly, each of them was putting forth their full strength, fiercely besieging a single individual... Besides these four, eight others lurked on the periphery, constantly guarding against the besieged person's escape. Each of these eight was also an exalted figure of Supreme Elder rank from a Guardian Family.

Every single one of these twelve individuals was a top-tier expert in the Illusory Demon Realm. Such an astonishing lineup was assembled for just one person...

Because that person was King Ming!

"Hahahaha, how could a bunch of wastes like you ever make this King bow down!"

*Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!!*

In this life-or-death battle at the Emperor-level, every profound energy strike carried earth-shattering power. By this point, an area spanning over two hundred miles had been reduced to ruins, with countless profound beasts unknowingly perishing within.

King Ming had initially escaped the Demon Imperial City using a Blood Escape, but this severely depleted his vital essence and profound energy. Afterwards, he had been on the run day and night, finding almost no moment of respite. With his strength back then, even if Mu Feiyan and the other three had joined forces, they would have suffered a devastating defeat at his hands. But now, they were just barely managing to suppress King Ming, preventing him from escaping for the time being.

"King Ming, old scoundrel, this old man was truly blind back then, to believe your words and ignore the Demon King's advice... Today, this old man will personally kill you!" Mu Feiyan roared furiously. He and Mu Yubai jointly formed a vast ice domain, unleashing endless ice attacks upon King Ming every moment, piercing dozens of bloody holes into his body.

"Kill this King? Hahahahaha... Watch as this King kills you first!"

King Ming's face contorted into a malevolent grin as he roared with laughter. His entire body suddenly erupted with a brilliant crimson light, and two colossal skull-shaped crimson-black flames suddenly appeared above him, plummeting down.

"Patriarch Mu, be careful!"

These were King Ming's Flame Devils, terrifyingly powerful. Su Xiangnan's heart jolted. He swiftly altered his attack direction, instantly condensing thousands of sword shadows into a single beam that pierced towards the Flame Devils with the force of a storm.

"Wind God Sword!"

However, as the two Flame Devils descended, they did not strike towards Mu Feiyan. Instead, their trajectory abruptly changed mid-air, heading straight for Lin Guiyan.

*Boom!!*

Lin Guiyan would have struggled immensely to block even one Flame Devil, let alone two. Her face drastically paled as she forcefully resisted for a breath, then let out a miserable shriek amidst the exploding crimson-black flames, spewing blood as she was sent flying.

*Pffft!!*

Su Xiangnan's Wind God Sword pierced a transparent hole straight through King Ming's shoulder. However, a large gap opened in the four-person encirclement. King Ming endured the sword strike, let out a wild laugh, and then suddenly shot away.

"Damn it... Stop him quickly!" Mu Yubai roared.

As Mu Yubai roared, the eight Supreme Elders on the periphery also charged towards King Ming simultaneously. However, King Ming had already prepared before breaking through the encirclement of Mu Feiyan's group. Before the two closest Supreme Elders could approach, two bundles of crimson-black flames, already condensed in his hands, suddenly burst open, their terrifying power instantly shattering the space on both sides.

A wounded tiger remains a tiger. King Ming had once been the top profound practitioner in the entire Illusory Demon Realm. Even with his vital essence severely depleted and his profound energy drastically reduced, figures like the Supreme Elders of the Guardian Families found it difficult to stop him.

Amidst the colossal roar, two Mu Family Supreme Elders were violently thrown back. By the time they regained their balance, King Ming's wild laughter was already hundreds of yards away.

"Damn it... Pursue him quickly! We finally found him; he absolutely cannot escape this time!" Mu Feiyan bellowed. The Little Demon Empress had given them a deadline three months ago: if they failed to capture King Ming within three months, all of them would have to sever a finger as atonement.

A dull explosion suddenly echoed from afar, and a golden light illuminated the heavens and earth. King Ming's wild laughter abruptly ceased, replaced by a shrill, agonizing scream.

*Bang!!*

King Ming slammed violently onto the ground from mid-air, a cluster of golden flames slowly burning on his chest. He writhed in agony on the ground, crimson-black flames desperately flaring around him. It took several breaths before he finally managed to suppress the golden flames. He looked up at the sky, his eyes showing a terror he had rarely experienced in his life.

A multicolored figure slowly descended from the sky. She was small and exquisite in stature, her face so delicate it could make the sun and moon lose their luster. Yet, her slightly slanted, slender eyebrows held an unparalleled majesty that sent shivers down one's spine.

Her appearance seemed to instantly freeze the entire world, even the sound of burning flames completely vanishing.