Chapter 1608 : Primordial Ice Phoenix

Such a terrifying forbidden land, even Ancient Immortals would not dare claim they could return alive from it. In terms of danger, it far surpassed the Phoenix Fall Ridge.

At this thought, Eldrin felt an overwhelming sense of bitterness in his heart.

After much deliberation, he finally strode toward the heart of the forbidden zone, determined to conduct 1 final search.

At the heart of the forbidden realm, the embryonic form of the Path of Frost exerted increasingly severe suppression, its piercingly cold winds capable of chilling 1 to the very soul.

Eldrin attempted to activate the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void, only to discover that the space here was completely sealed by the nascent form of the Great Dao. Not even the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void could tear through the void to carry him away.

Within this space, once danger arises, even a Celestial Immortal mighty figure would be unable to extricate themselves. Hence, few Celestial Immortal mighty figures ever venture here.

However, Eldrin did not hesitate and continued striding forward.

What truly disappointed him was that this place still lacked the Ice Soul Qi he sought.

"Is there truly no other way?"

Eldrin murmured softly, sitting atop a snow-capped mountain peak with a trace of melancholy, gazing at the heavens with faint regret.

But upon the firmament, shadowy Dao Traces crisscrossed the heavens, faintly revealing some aberrant pattern.

"This is..."

Eldrin's heart jolted with alarm. He immediately scanned his surroundings, only to discover interlocking mountain ranges and river valleys crisscrossed by endless glacial veins. The source of these terrestrial energies appeared to converge upon an unprecedented grand formation of monumental scale.

"Young 1, you do have some discernment."

At that very moment, a clear, cold voice echoed through the void.

Eldrin (Person Name) jolted with inner alarm. Just as he meant to speak, mountains and rivers swirled into disarray before his eyes. In the blink of an eye, he found himself standing within a colossal subterranean ice cavern.

And before him, a somewhat ethereal figure was watching him.

Shrouded in ethereal wisps of frigid mist, the figure before him remained veiled, preventing Eldrin from discerning Hugo’s features. Yet, he understood all too well that this individual’s prowess far surpassed his own. Without hesitation, he bowed deeply and said, “This junior, Gui Xu, pays his respects to the esteemed senior.”

The Abyssal Return?

That figure’s gaze flickered slightly, then he cast a scrutinizing look at Eldrin and remarked, “You’ve been in the Fallen Phoenix Ridge for over 10 1000 years. I can see the physique you’ve cultivated is truly extraordinary.”

"However, such a celestial physique is truly extraordinary. To perfect the Ice Quenching Art, 1 requires the assistance of Primordial Ice Soul Water."

Eldrin’s heart shuddered upon hearing those words. He never expected the other to see through the intricacies of the Primordial Indestructible Body at a single glance.

Combined with the opponent's ability to teleport me here directly, it was evident that this person was at least an existence comparable to a late-stage Celestial Immortal.

At this thought, Eldrin immediately communicated with the Abyssal Pearl, preparing to have it transport him away at any moment.

He did not depart immediately, but instead bowed once more and said, "Your discerning eyes see all, Elder. Indeed, my Primordial Immortal Body still lacks the final step. However, this last step..."

At this point, Eldrin (Person Name)'s expression involuntarily froze in bewilderment.

For at this moment, he finally noticed that behind the silhouette, at the very center of the cavern, lay a pool veiled in shimmering mist of cold.

The pool water was milky white, brimming with boundless cold energy, while flashes of innate spiritual essence shimmered within. This was none other than the legendary "Frostsoul Immortal Water"—1 of the primordial spiritual waters.

The Ice Soul Immortal Water, an innate spiritual water, was a priceless treasure. A single pot of it could rival a Taiyi Immortal Artifact. Before him lay an entire pool containing at least several 100 pots' worth—its value simply defied all measure.

At this thought, Eldrin’s heart trembled, and he gazed at the figure before him, saying, “Senior, you are…”

In that instant, Eldrin could roughly surmise this person's identity.

He knew full well that the value of this single pool of Icesoul Immortal Water alone was equivalent to more than half an Ancient Primordial Treasure. In the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, only a handful of Ancient Immortal Great Elders possessed the means to produce such wealth.

Beyond that, a Heavenly Immortal at the Great Perfection stage might possess such wealth, but that would likely represent their entire fortune. They would never liquidate all their assets to acquire this pond of Primordial Ice Soul Water.

And there was only 1 possibility that could achieve this—the fallen Primordial Ice Phoenix of ancient times.

"You guessed correctly."

"I am, naturally, the master of this Phoenix Fall Ridge, the primordial ice phoenix who fell here in ages past."

The figure spoke softly, then continued with utter calm.

In this moment, Eldrin finally understood why the power of Phoenixfall Ridge had been diminishing day by day.

It turned out that it wasn't due to the dissipation of the Ice Soul Qi from the Fallen Phoenix Ridge, but rather the re-condensation of the Ice Soul power, causing the Primordial Ice Phoenix to gradually awaken.

At this thought, Eldrin’s heart sank slightly, yet he maintained a semblance of composure on his face.

Observing this, the Primordial Ice Phoenix remarked with keen interest, "You do not seem to fear me, Eldrin (Person Name)."

Seeing this, Eldrin replied, "If you, Senior, wished to kill me, you would not have brought me here."

"You are quite clever."

The Primordial Ice Phoenix nodded, then manifested its true form.

There stood a woman of breathtaking beauty, draped in resplendent robes, an ice-phoenix-shaped silver hairpin adorning her coiled hair. She stood motionless before Eldrin, her presence both ethereal and profound.

She cast a faint glance at Eldrin and spoke calmly, "I know you possess 3 innate treasures, but to a true powerhouse, external objects like innate treasures mean little."

"We, the immortals, hold our might within ourselves. External tools are but mere accessories in the end."

The Ancient Ice Phoenix spoke with an air of detachment, then carefully studied Eldrin for a moment before remarking, "Your Taiyi Immortal Body is truly extraordinary. Even incomplete, it already possesses such remarkable power."

"If it were to reach complete perfection, I'm afraid that after stepping into the Celestial Immortal realm, 1 would scarcely find rivals in battles against peers of the same level. This is a promising talent—in the future, even when attempting to break through to the Great Perfection realm, the likelihood of success would be greatly enhanced."

She spoke with grace and deliberation, then began, "I see great potential in you. How about we strike a deal?"

"Transaction?"

Eldrin’s heart stirred slightly, yet he still replied, “If you have any needs, Senior, you need only give the order. Why trouble yourself with a transaction?”

"Heh."

The Ancient Ice Phoenix smiled faintly and shook her head calmly. "What I seek has not yet arrived at its appointed time. Moreover, with your current strength, I'm afraid you remain incapable of fulfilling it."

Eldrin’s heart trembled, and he immediately inquired, “What is it that you seek, Senior?”

A single drop of heart's blood from the Great Divinity Qingcang.

The Ancient Ice Phoenix spoke with detached calm, yet her words sent tremors through Eldrin’s very soul.

Understanding his astonishment, the Primordial Ice Phoenix stepped forward and spoke with utmost gravity, "10 million years from now, when the Great God Qing Cang awakens, he will be obliterated by the very sword scar left by that existence's strike from ages past."

Each time He perished, His remains became objects of frenzied desire for countless great powers across the Vast Azure Celestial Realm, sparking relentless contention among them.

"If 1 were to obtain a single drop of Its heart's blood..."

The Ancient Ice Phoenix spoke with an ethereal calm, a glimmer of light shimmering in her gaze, yet she left her words unfinished.

Eldrin (Person Name) sensed this in his heart and vaguely understood that the state of the Primordial Ice Phoenix was profoundly mysterious. It seemed not fully resurrected, requiring the Great Luo essence blood of the Supreme Deity Qing Cang to completely awaken and return.

(End of Chapter)