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Staring at the white silhouette standing at the cave entrance, Mo Yu finally let out a breath, his tightly strung nerves gradually relaxing.
"Thank goodness she's okay," he muttered softly to himself, his gaze quickly shifting toward the elder hovering midair above the mountain ravine.
The elder had snow-white hair and was clad in white robes adorned with frost-like patterns, emanating a piercing chill that seemed to seep from his very being.
Surrounding the area were dozens of other figures dressed in white, clearly disciples of the Ice River Valley.
Sweeping his gaze over the crowd, Mo Yu's eyes fixed on a massive rock protruding from the edge of the ravine.
There, three white-robed elders stood with their hands clasped behind their backs. The leading elder's strength was comparable to the one hovering midair—both at the level of a Six-Star Dou Zong.
Behind him stood two others, slightly weaker, with one being a Five-Star Dou Zong.
"Two Six-Star Dou Zongs and two Five-Star Dou Zongs," Mo Yu murmured coldly, a flicker of icy intent flashing in his silver eyes.
"Poison Maiden, you can't escape!"
The elder midair gazed indifferently at Xiao Yixian standing at the cave entrance.
As his voice faded, the space before him rippled. A dense cluster of icicles emerged out of thin air, swirling in the frosty air.
Shhhh!
With a wave of his sleeve, the countless icicles trembled violently before shooting out with a sharp whistle, blanketing the area within thirty feet of the cave in a deadly assault.
"Ice Seal Formation!"
Dozens of voices shouted in unison as a wave of frost energy surged across the surroundings. The space within the mountain ravine froze instantly, locking everything in a glacial grasp.
Seeing this, Mo Yu's expression darkened. Though Xiao Yixian was powerful, she was evidently struggling against the relentless pursuit of the Ice River Valley forces.
What made matters worse was her noticeably weakened state—her aura faint and unstable, as if she had suffered severe injuries. The situation was dire.
Realizing this, Mo Yu hesitated no longer, swiftly making his way toward the battlefield.
At this moment, in the midst of the chaos, Xiao Yixian noticed the sinister grin spreading across the face of the Ice River Valley expert. Realizing his intent to kill, she gritted her teeth and summoned the last remnants of her Dou Qi, preparing for a desperate final stand.
Crack!
Just as Xiao Yixian resolved to fight, the massive ice wall sealing the area suddenly emitted a sharp cracking sound. Numerous fractures spread rapidly before the wall shattered with a thunderous explosion.
The unexpected destruction of the ice wall startled the Ice River Valley expert. Before he could react, a fierce whooshing sound came from above the ravine, and a towering figure shot toward him like a meteor.
The sudden attack caught the Ice River Valley expert off guard, but his battle-hardened instincts kicked in. Frosty Dou Qi surged from his hands to counter the incoming assault.
As the energies clashed, a ferocious beastly aura swept over him, forcing the elder to retreat a few steps in shock.
"A Dou Zong-level expert? No… a transformed seventh-grade magical beast!"
After steadying himself, the elder's face darkened as he took in the ferocious features of the man before him, whose entire being exuded the aura of a magical beast.
While he was still processing the revelation, a young man appeared beside the beast. The elder's expression tightened as he raised his head, only to find the Seventh-grade magical beast standing respectfully behind the young man like a loyal servant.
"People of Ice River Valley, do you have no shame? Ganging up on a wounded woman—isn't that disgraceful?"
The handsome young man smiled faintly as he turned to look at Xiao Yixian. Her pale yet exquisite face was filled with disbelief at his sudden appearance.
Seeing her face, which was as pale as snow yet heartbreakingly beautiful, a gentle look appeared in Mo Yu's eyes. His soft voice drifted through the battlefield.
"Sorry, I'm late."
"Mo Yu…"
Xiao Yixian stared at the young man in a daze. Moments later, an exquisite smile bloomed on her pale face—beautiful and enchanting.
The elder from Ice River Valley frowned deeply as he stared at Mo Yu. The fact that the transformed seventh-grade magical beast behaved like a subordinate made the elder hesitant. However, remembering the Valley Master's stern orders before departure, his face turned grim.
Fixing Mo Yu with a frosty glare, the elder spoke coldly, "Boy, who are you to meddle in the affairs of Ice River Valley?"
Although Mo Yu's reputation as the champion of the alchemist tournament and his defeat of Ten Thousand Sword Pavilion had spread throughout the Western Region, this was the Central Region. News of him hadn't reached here yet, and the Ice River Valley expert failed to recognize him.
Even so, seeing Mo Yu accompanied by a Seventh-grade magical beast made the elder wary. Of course, as an elder of Ice River Valley—one of the Three Valleys—a mere seventh-grade magical beast wasn't enough to intimidate him.
Feeling the icy hostility in the elder's gaze, Mo Yu chuckled lightly and said, "Ice River Valley? Perfect, you're just the ones I was looking for."
"Hmph! The youth of today are getting more and more arrogant. Boy, no matter what background you have, Ice River Valley isn't something to be trifled with. If your elders failed to teach you manners, then I'll give you a lesson today!"
The elder's voice dropped as he turned to the side and commanded, "Bing Fu, deal with the beast. Bing Li, Bing Dong, capture that boy!"
Another white-robed elder, known as Bing Fu, glared at Mo Yu and the Black Bat King with a dark expression. Though caught off guard by their sudden appearance, he couldn't afford to fail his Valley Master's orders.
Even though the seventh-grade magical beast was formidable, it wouldn't change the outcome against Ice River Valley's overwhelming forces.
"Don't worry, leave it to me. I've been looking forward to stretching my muscles anyway," Bing Fu replied, nodding slightly. His gaze locked onto the Black Bat King as a hint of seriousness crept into his aged features.
As the powerful figures of the Ice River Valley exchanged words, the two elders, both five-star Dou Zongs, nodded confidently and spoke in unison, "Don't worry, Elder Bing Yuan. Dealing with a mere boy is as easy as lifting a finger."
At the same time, Xiao Yixian quickly regained her composure. A swift glance around caused the joy that had just surfaced in her heart to dissipate. "Mo Yu, you should leave first. I have my own way of escaping. Once I get out, I'll find a way to contact you!" Xiao Yixian said anxiously.
Although she was unclear about the exact relationship between the Black Bat King and Mo Yu, it was evident that the people of the Ice River Valley were far beyond what the two of them could handle.
Mo Yu paused at her words but then smiled as he turned toward Xiao Yixian. His tone carried a quiet confidence: "Don't worry. Leave everything to me."
Seeing the smile on Mo Yu's face, Xiao Yixian's tension inexplicably eased.
She knew Mo Yu well—he rarely acted without assurance. Perhaps, as he said, he had his own confidence.
An icy and mocking voice broke the moment: "I would very much like to know where your confidence comes from?"
Two Ice River Valley experts stepped forward, their every step exuding a progressively colder aura. The mocking smiles on their faces only deepened.
"Bing Li, Bing Dong, take action. Solve the problem quickly; we can't afford any accidents that might result in us being punished," Bing Yuan ordered coldly. His frosty gaze shifted from Mo Yu to Xiao Yixian. He sneered, "Woeful Poison Maiden, you can't escape!"
With those words, Bing Yuan wasted no time. His palms curved slightly, and an astonishing amount of cold energy rapidly condensed within them. In mere moments, a rapidly spinning ice wheel formed in his hands. Its edges gleamed as sharply as blades, emitting a chilling hum as it rotated.
"Go!"
The sharp ice wheel whirled furiously in Bing Yuan's palm. His sinister smile deepened as he flicked his fingers. The wheel shot through the air with a piercing whistle, instantly appearing before Xiao Yixian, aiming straight for her slender, jade-like neck.
The sudden cold wind caused Xiao Yixian's face to pale. She hurriedly moved to evade, but the speed of the ice wheel was terrifyingly fast, growing larger in her pupils with every passing moment.
Clang!
Just as the ice wheel was about to reach her, a cold white light appeared abruptly in front of her. The glint of silver flashed, and a pale, ice-like hand punched forward, shattering the ice wheel and sending it flying.
This unexpected turn of events caused Bing Yuan's expression to change for the first time. He stared in shock at the cold white figure standing in front of Xiao Yixian. When he sensed the powerful aura emanating from this figure, his pupils contracted as he exclaimed, "Who are you?!"
The sudden appearance of the ice-white figure also drew the attention of the others. Bing Fu's face darkened slightly as he, too, felt an overwhelming sense of danger emanating from the mysterious figure.
"A man of your age, relying on such ruthless tactics against an injured woman—your years must have only taught you shamelessness."
High in the sky, Mo Yu chuckled lightly. Despite the smile on his face, his tone carried a biting coldness. He raised his hand and pointed at the Ice River Valley experts. "Qing Zhi, kill them!"
As soon as Mo Yu's voice fell, the ice-white figure—Qing Zhi—shot forward like a cannonball. In the blink of an eye, he appeared before Bing Yuan and delivered a vicious punch to his chest, straightforward and brutal.
As Qing Zhi unleashed his attack, the terrifying cold energy within him surged violently, filling the space around him.
The speed and ferocity of Qing Zhi's strike caused Bing Yuan's expression to shift drastically. Reflexively, he raised his hand and countered with a palm strike, summoning a wave of icy energy.
Boom!
When fist met palm, Qing Zhi remained unmoving. In contrast, Bing Yuan spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent hurtling backward like a bullet, slamming into the cliffs of the valley. His fate was uncertain.
Witnessing this, the remaining Ice River Valley experts finally showed signs of fear. A single strike had taken down Elder Bing Yuan, a six-star Dou Zong?
Realizing the strength of the mysterious figure, the Ice River Valley disciples could only swallow nervously as dread washed over them.
Bing Fu's gaze fell on Mo Yu, filled with disbelief and terror. A seventh-tier magical beast servant, as well as a peak Dou Zong protector—just who was this young man?
Before he could dwell on his thoughts, Mo Yu's calm voice interrupted him. Mo Yu glanced at Qing Zhi and, with an air of indifference, commanded: "Kill them all. Leave no one alive."
At his words, Qing Zhi darted forward, tearing into the Ice River Valley forces like a tiger among sheep. Agonized screams echoed through the valley as bodies fell one after another.
Under Qing Zhi's overwhelming power, even attempts to flee proved futile. None could escape his relentless pursuit, and the Ice River Valley forces were wiped out like a field of harvested crops.
Amid the carnage, Bing Fu's heart twisted in anguish. He glared at Mo Yu with venomous hatred and growled, "You little brat, don't think that killing everyone here will keep the Ice River Valley from finding out! Soon, you'll be a wanted man, and there will be no place for you in the Central Plains!"
Mo Yu's expression remained as cold and impassive as ever.
This was not the first time he'd faced such threats. Only days ago, he'd been hunted relentlessly by Wan Jian Pavilion. One more enemy made little difference to him now. Besides, his feud with the Ice River Valley had already reached an irreconcilable point.
Minutes later, Qing Zhi returned, blood-stained but unharmed, having exterminated the Ice River Valley forces with ease.
Handing over several jade bottles containing the Dou Zongs' souls, Qing Zhi watched as Mo Yu absorbed them using the Black Lotus Soul Thunder. Then, Mo Yu approached Xiao Yixian. Seeing her pale complexion, his heart ached.
"Let's leave this place. With me around, no one will ever hurt you again," he said gently.
Xiao Yixian nodded softly, her eyes gazing at him with a mix of admiration and astonishment. In less than a year, his growth had become even more astonishing.
With his arm around her slender waist, Mo Yu took her deeper into the Falling God Ravine, followed closely by Qing Zhi and the Black Bat King.
The valley soon fell silent, leaving behind only corpses and blood as evidence of the earlier slaughter.
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