Soul Emperor Martial God

Chapter 2271: Chapter 2267: Unknown Lands of the World

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense just sat there on the snow, lacking the demeanor of a continent’s legendary expert.

Instead, it resembled a kindly senior, gazing at Xiao Yi with satisfaction.

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment, then directly asked, "Let me first bring up my previous question then."

"Honestly, I’m truly envious of the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire’s body; that would undoubtedly cause my cultivation to soar."

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense candidly replied, "It’s simple; you need to understand that nothing in the world exists without meaning."

"Every flower and tree has its significance."

"Since this Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire was born here, it naturally has its reason for existence."

Xiao Yi frowned slightly, "However, the strand of Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire placed in the Ice Nether Hall back then should have been taken by you, senior."

The reason Xiao Yi could control the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire was entirely due to his activation of an ancient Ice Venerate Token while traveling in the Four-direction Domain, which led to the emergence of the Ice Nether Hall.

Inside the Ice Nether Hall, there was a strand of Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire.

Surrounding it, dozens of exceedingly rare first-class flames nurtured it.

After immeasurable ages, that strand of Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire grew into a small cluster, later absorbed by Xiao Yi.

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense nodded, saying, "Indeed, long ago, when I was still in frequent contact with Old Man Luoo, I began to research the martial arts fusion of ice and fire opposition."

"Normal martial arts fusion can be achieved above the Saint Sovereign Realm Seventh Layer; at my peak cultivation at the time, it was even easier."

"Yet, uniquely, the opposition of ice and fire, even at my peak cultivation back then, was unachievable, so I tirelessly researched, going through almost every martial arts collection in the world."

"Later, by a stroke of fortune, I discovered the Ice Netherworld Dao, or more precisely, obtained a token from you."

"The token is exactly the one hanging from your waist."

"I will talk to you about the matter of the token later."

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense paused, then continued, "After I obtained the token, and deepened my understanding of the Ice Netherworld Dao, I entered this Wind Snow Netherworld."

"And afterwards, by traversing this Wind Snow Netherworld Road, I truly comprehended the Ice Netherworld Dao."

"Now that you’ve completed the entire Wind Snow Netherworld Road and mastered the whole Ice Nether Martial Way, you should know what it entails."

"The opposition of ice and fire can never merge; only upon reaching their extremes does the principle of opposites generating each other apply, allowing fusion between extreme ice and extreme heat."

"The Ice Netherworld Dao is a path born from the fusion of ice and fire."

"However, I ultimately only traversed a hundred miles, and with my skills back then, I could only extract a strand of martial arts power from this Netherworld Road, within which contained the prototype of the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire."

"Afterwards, I collected dozens of exceedingly valuable first-class flames from the world, placing them in the Ice Nether Hall to nurture this strand of the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire’s prototype with their power."

"After countless years, it fully formed into a small cluster of Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire, which you eventually obtained."

Xiao Yi nodded, roughly understanding the events of the past and about the Ice Nether Hall.

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense continued, "The Ice Nether Hall is merely a name I chose at random and is just an ordinary ice hall."

"I never imagined such an opportunity would find its way to you; moreover, by coincidence, you ended up before me."

"However, my purpose in nurturing this cluster of Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire was not for its discoverer to chance upon the Netherworld Road and fully control and absorb the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire’s body someday."

"I never believed anyone could truly reach the end of the Netherworld Road, nor did I think anyone could stand before the body of the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire."

"Oh?" Xiao Yi was even more puzzled, "Then what is your intention, senior?"

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense’s expression hardened, speaking earnestly, "To guard this place."

"Only through understanding can one guard better."

"Only by mastering this flame can one have more power on the Wind Snow Netherworld Road, offering better assurance."

"Guard?" Xiao Yi’s face showed surprise.

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense nodded, "Beyond the body of the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire is the legendary Netherworld Gate."

"There, congregate the most evil, the coldest, and the eeriest presences of this realm."

"Once the body of the Ice Netherworld Ghost Fire is absorbed, the Netherworld Gate will open, bringing catastrophe to the continent."

The words of the Ice Venerate Token’s spirit suddenly made Xiao Yi recall how a year and a half ago, during the great battle with the Holy Moon Sect, he carelessly opened the Evil Domain Space, releasing a million evil beasts.

Even the Evil Emperor almost escaped, greatly startling him.

"Like the Evil Domain?" Xiao Yi still asked with some doubts.

"Oh? You know of the Evil Domain?" The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense was somewhat surprised.

"Uh," Xiao Yi awkwardly touched his nose, "I once ventured through the ancestral lands of the Eighteen Mansions..."

Xiao Yi briefly explained.

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense’s expression changed, "Nonsense, Old Man Luoo is truly reckless. He knows very well what’s suppressed beneath the Eighteen Mansions Clan Land, yet still dared allow you to take the Eighteen Mansions’ treasures at will?"

"What is it?" Xiao Yi pursued the question.

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense shook his head, "It’s of no use telling you, in any case, remember to be cautious of the Evil Lord Mansion after you leave this place."

"The Evil Lord Mansion has always coveted the Eighteen Mansions Clan Lands; even back then, I could sense their designs."

"It’s a pity that those from the Evil Lord Mansion have evil power cloaking them, hiding so well that no one can trace their lair or track them down, otherwise I’d have sent that force to the Netherworld myself."

"But with the Eight Palaces around, these sinister forces can’t stir up much trouble."

"Indeed," the Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense smiled with satisfaction, "With you as such an exceptional successor to the Eight Palaces, I feel very at ease."

"Speaking of which, you startled me quite a bit earlier."

"I thought some monster had broken into my Ice Venerate Hall, but it turned out to be the first-ever master of the Eight Palaces, possessing such formidable talent and aptitude, no wonder none of the Eight Palaces were willing to let go of you and instead willingly entrusted you with inheriting the Eight Palaces."

"Uh," Xiao Yi was slightly awkward again.

The Ice Venerable’s Spiritual Sense earnestly said, "What’s suppressed beneath the Eighteen Mansions’ Clan Land is, or rather that Evil Domain, really counts for nothing; there’s someone who can suppress them."

"But the Netherworld Gate must absolutely remain closed, otherwise it will spell true disaster for the continent, worse than any upheaval."

"Most importantly, today’s Flame Dragon Continent is not the same as it was in ancient times, much less any more distant past."

"A changing world today may not be manageable."

"The Netherworld is more evil, more terrifying than anywhere else in the world, more forbidden than any forbidden place."

"Evil?" Xiao Yi squinted his eyes.

...

The third update.

Today’s update, complete.