Ling Tian Sword God

This signified that her cultivation of the *Frost Emperor’s Code* had advanced yet another step.

The Ice Demon, to ordinary people, is an extremely terrifying creature because this creature harbors a horrifyingly cold energy within its body. Once touched by it, this energy would quickly spread throughout the entire body, freezing even the strongest Sky Apex Realm warriors to death instantaneously.

But Xu Ruoyan was different. She cultivated the *Frost Emperor’s Code*. Although this cold energy was something others avoided, to her, it was nourishment.

After absorbing the Original Cold Air from four Ice Demons, Xu Ruoyan’s cultivation power had increased significantly. However, she knew how much more she needed to improve if she were to defeat Shentu Yan.

She had been cultivating in this Ice Dome Prison for seven days. During this time, she constantly endured the chilling winds and absorbed more than a dozen Ice Demons.

The first time she absorbed the Original Cold Air, it nearly froze all the blood in her body, leading to necrosis. But with her strong will, she endured all the pain.

No, this won’t do. At this rate, I definitely won’t make it in time. I must be faster.

Xu Ruoyan gritted her teeth. Her progress might be evolving rapidly with every passing day, but it was still far from enough, considering the limited time she had left.

According to the news Feng Piaoliu brought back, Shentu Yan is already assembling his forces, preparing to launch an all-out attack against the Cyan Robe Association. If I can’t make it to this battle, what good will my successful cultivation be? Will I only be able to identify Ling Chen’s corpse?

Taking a deep breath, Xu Ruoyan suddenly circulated her True Qi, seemingly activating a forbidden Cultivation Technique. Using her body as a center, she abruptly released an incredibly terrifying absorptive force, like a whirlpool, drawing in the horrifying cold air within the Ice Dome Prison.

Her body surface seemed to be covered with a layer of frost, becoming crystal clear.

But at the same time, the color in Xu Ruoyan’s face faded, turning completely pale.

Only Xu Ruoyan herself knew that she was taking huge risks. While her absorption of the cold energy allowed her to increase her abilities rapidly, it was at the cost of her own life force. If she couldn’t control this cold energy, she would be devoured by it.

Once, an ancestor from the Sky Void Palace had used this method in his desperate desire for success. He ended up permanently trapped within the Ice Dome Prison, never to emerge again.

This undoubtedly meant that if Xu Ruoyan was not careful, she could fall into a dire situation from which she would never recover.

”Junior Sister, why are you pushing yourself like this?”

In the distance, Feng Piaoliu couldn’t help but sigh as he watched this scene. He naturally knew who Xu Ruoyan was doing all this for. Although part of the reason was to restore the Sky Void Palace, the greater reason was that young man who had deeply captured her heart—Ling Chen.

I hope she can succeed.

Feng Piaoliu sighed again. Xu Ruoyan’s actions were far too risky. If anything went wrong, she would likely perish, without even a chance for regret.

「Three days passed by quickly.」

The Divine Intent Sect’s army had also finally fully assembled.

From the Five Kingdoms, Shentu Yan had gathered an army of three hundred thousand warriors. Such an army was unprecedented, unparalleled in past or future.

When this army of three hundred thousand warriors assembled, their sheer aura was enough to overturn rivers and seas, to consume mountains and rivers.

Shentu Yan and senior members of the Divine Intent Sect watched from a distant mountain peak, their expressions varied as they gazed at the formidable army that was causing turbulence with its mere presence. Some were awestruck, some satisfied, some proud, and others filled with admiration.

”Master Shentu, with an army this powerful, we are bound to be unstoppable and achieve swift victory!” a top-ranked warrior of the Sky Apex Realm fifth level stepped forward from beside Shentu Yan, bowed respectfully, and said with a smile.

If Ling Chen were here, he would have definitely recognized this man: Black Chonghou, the one who had usurped the title of Black Market Master.

”When this force of three hundred thousand marches out, the whole world will tremble, and all lands will yield! A mere Cyan Robe Association won’t last long against us,” the Dragon Demon Temple Leader said with a radiant smile, his tone somewhat sycophantic.

”Not just the Cyan Robe Association,” Black Chonghou declared, his face beaming, ”but also the Black Market, the Saint Witch Religion, and the Four Great Hidden Clans, along with the remnants of various sects—all these forces will be wiped out in this campaign! From now on, only the Divine Intent Sect will exist in the world! Brother Shentu, you will be the Martial Arts Supreme, ruling the Martial World! Your word will carry the weight of Nine Cauldrons; who would dare disobey?”

”Those who dare disobey shall be executed without mercy!” The Dragon Demon Temple Leader’s eyes flashed with a chilling murderous intent as he continued, ”And the first one to be killed should be Ling Chen. Right now, all major forces have pinned their hopes on this brat. If we can kill him, the other forces will crumble without a fight.”

”Hmph, that brat indeed deserves death!” Upon the mention of Ling Chen, Shentu Yan also let out a cold snort. ”He is even more detestable than his father. Let me make this clear: I want Ling Chen’s head made into a wine cup, and his corpse hung from a tree for all the world to see the consequences of defying me!”

”Good idea,” Yun Tianhe sneered coldly from behind, adding viciously, ”That Demonic Sect Master Xia Yunxin, the Cyan Robe Association Vice Sect Leader Liu Feiyue, and that respected leader of the Black Market, Lin Ya—these three women are Ling Chen’s greatest support. They are utterly abominable! Death is too lenient for their sins. I will ravish them a hundred times over, then cripple their martial arts and sell them to a brothel, ensuring they can never recover for generations to come!”

Hearing such venomous words, even Black Chonghou couldn’t help but frown. Yun Tianhe is truly twisted inside. However, it was not his concern; how Yun Tianhe wanted to retaliate was his own business.

Regardless, one thing was certain: Ling Chen was doomed. Not only was this army of three hundred thousand warriors unbeatable, but Shentu Yan himself was the most powerful expert in the Martial World. No one could defeat him.

”Move out!”

Shentu Yan waved his hand, and his figure moved, landing atop an Exotic Beast as gigantic as a mountain. It was that very Exotic Demon Beast.

As his voice fell, the ground shook as if the very mountains were trembling. The entire army of three hundred thousand began to move, their vast and mighty procession forming a great, surging tide of wind and clouds that advanced with their steps.

The army set its sights on Green Cloud Mountain!

The moment the army of three hundred thousand warriors began its march, Green Cloud Mountain plunged into chaos.

Many powerful warriors, upon hearing that Shentu Yan was leading an army of three hundred thousand, were terrified, as agitated as ants on a hot pan.

This was because, while Green Cloud Mountain had currently gathered forces from all sides and possessed many powerful warriors, they were, in essence, a headless group of dragons.

Ling Chen and Xia Yunxin were both in seclusion. Although Liu Feiyue and Lin Ya were managing the overall situation, they struggled to control such a massive undertaking. Fortunately, most of the forces that had entered Green Cloud Mountain were cooperating. With the exception of the Yin Family, which voiced many complaints, all other families had already taken their positions within the Bagua Xuanji Formation, prepared for battle, awaiting the arrival of Shentu Yan and the Divine Intent Sect’s army.