Douluo: The Peerless King of Beast Tamers

Chapter 368 The Mysterious Ice Cave of Ten Thousand Years, the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal
The group arrived at the location of the Cold Spring in the backyard of the Earth Dragon Gate. According to Nan Shuishui's introduction, the Earth Dragon Gate had never really explored the Cold Spring properly over the years.

Because the temperature of this cold spring was so low, they only explored the entrance area and did not dare to go deeper.

Even titled Douluo dare not linger in the deeper areas, as the extreme coldness of the temperature cannot be withstood by soul power alone.

Zhou Sichen didn't react much to this, because he knew very well why.

Before Zhou Sichen and Ling Luochen went down, Nan Shuishui couldn't help but remind them: "Young Master, the temperature below the Cold Spring is extremely low, at least at the level of extreme ice. You must be careful."

Nan Shuishui was also worried that something might happen to Zhou Sichen at their Dragon Gate. If he were injured by Han Quan, it would be an undeserved disaster for them.

Fortunately, Zhou Sichen remained calm and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Master Nan, we won't act recklessly if things don't go well."

Zhou Sichen made a promise and then led Ling Luochen directly into the cold spring.

This cold spring was indeed filled with rich spiritual energy. After entering it and going down, the view quickly opened up.

Although the space beneath the cold spring is not very large, it is still more than 300 square meters.

As the two continued to descend, the surrounding temperature dropped further and further.

Fortunately, both Zhou Sichen and Ling Luochen possessed the power of extreme ice, so this bit of cold had no effect on them.

After descending about thirty meters, the surrounding temperature was already frighteningly low, definitely below zero.

Strangely, the spring water did not freeze even below zero degrees Celsius, just like the temperature in the far north is below zero.

This alone shows that this cold spring is definitely not ordinary.

According to what Nan Shuishui had said before, Zhou Sichen and Ling Luochen knew that the cave was located between 25 and 30 meters away from the cold spring.

The cave entrance is said to be naturally formed. It was not originally a well, but a natural spring. Later, after the Earth Dragon Gate occupied the area, they built a well specifically for it.

When the Earth Dragon Gate was built, it had mechanisms set up here.

If you weren't the leader of the Earth Dragon Gate, finding this mechanism would be virtually impossible.

Zhou Sichen and Ling Luochen continued to feel their way down the stone wall and soon found a small protrusion.

When most people touch this spot, they would definitely press down, but the mechanism of the Earth Dragon Gate does the opposite.

Following Nan Shuishui's instructions, Zhou Sichen pinched the protrusion and pulled it upwards with force.

Then he swam back to the other side of the rock wall and found an inconspicuous dent.

This dent wasn't there before; it only appeared after he pulled up the protrusion on this side.

Zhou Sichen pressed hard on the dent and faintly heard a slight "clicking" sound.

Then he went back to the protrusion that had been pulled up earlier and pressed it down hard until it was completely embedded in the stone wall.

After completing a series of complex actions, the entire stone wall in front of them began to tremble slightly, and a door that could only accommodate one person to squeeze through slowly opened.

Strangely, when the door opened, a large amount of cold air rushed out from inside.

Even Zhou Sichen and Ling Luochen, who possessed the ultimate ice, felt the chill in this cold current.

"It's so cold!" Ling Luochen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
"This kind of thing that makes me feel a chill must be at least an ice-attribute treasure of the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow level that you gave me back then."

Zhou Sichen smiled slightly: "We'll be able to find out soon."

The two exchanged a smile, their eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation.

Zhou Sichen nodded slightly, signaling Ling Luochen to follow. Then, she moved and took the lead in squeezing into the small hole that could only accommodate one person at a time.

Ling Luochen took a deep breath and followed closely behind, her petite figure quickly disappearing into the cave entrance.

The moment they entered the cave, a strange force acted like an invisible barrier, completely isolating them from the cold spring outside.

The cold spring water that was originally clinging to their bodies evaporated rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye under the influence of this force.

The feeling was like being instantly enveloped by an invisible, intense heat, yet without the slightest burning sensation.

As water molecules rapidly evaporate, they condense into a thin layer of ice on the surface of the clothing, producing a subtle "crackling" sound.

Zhou Sichen and Ling Luochen were surrounded by the soul power of extreme ice, as if they were wearing an invisible protective armor.

Protected by this force, they were not bound by the ice shell and could move freely.

However, if it were an ordinary Soul Master below the Soul Saint level, facing this powerful force, they would probably be frozen into an ice sculpture in an instant, without even a chance to struggle.

The moment the cold spring water on my body evaporated, an extreme chill surged over me like a tide.

The biting cold current, carrying visible ice elements, crashed against their bodies like countless tiny ice needles.

However, when this chill touched the ultimate ice soul power barrier on their bodies, it seemed to hit an impenetrable wall and could only dissipate helplessly.

Moreover, these ice elements acted as a catalyst, instantly activating the soul power within the two individuals that had already transformed into ultimate ice, causing it to surge and flow joyfully through their meridians.

The two composed themselves and began to examine the mysterious cave.

The cave is not spacious, extending only about thirty meters inward, yet it gives people a deep and mysterious feeling.

The surrounding rock walls were densely inlaid with unknown minerals, which shimmered with a faint blue light in the dim light.

The temperature here is lower than I imagined; it's as if time itself has been frozen.

Even a powerful ice-attribute soul master would find it difficult to stay here for long without the protection of ultimate ice power.

This may be the reason why the Earth Dragon Gate has occupied this place for many years, yet no one has ever dared to explore it deeply.

From the moment they stepped into the cave, wisps of blue light, like serpentine snakes, swirled around them.

These luminous mists exuded a bone-chilling cold. Although they could not break through the two people's soul power barrier, they still made them truly feel the intensity of the cold in the cave.

Looking up, the entire cave resembles a dreamlike ice crystal world, with the cave walls, floor, and even the ceiling entirely composed of various crystals.

These crystals are a deep, clear blue, and under the refraction of faint light, they emit a dazzling array of colors, a beauty that is breathtaking.

"Sichen, what is this?" Ling Luochen couldn't help but ask, her eyes full of surprise and curiosity.

She now has considerable knowledge of ice-attribute treasures, but she has never seen such unique ores before. Although the aura emanating from these ores is different from the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow that Zhou Sichen gave her before, their quality and the concentration of ice elements they contain are in no way inferior.

Looking at the mysterious crystal vein before him, Zhou Sichen smiled confidently: "These are all Ice Extreme Divine Crystals that are found alongside the Ten Thousand Year Mysterious Ice Cave."

He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping across the cave: "The presence of so many Ice Extreme Crystals here means that there must be a Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Mysterious Ice Cave nearby."

"What is the Ten Thousand Years of Profound Ice Cave? What is its connection to the Extreme Cold Ice Marrow you gave me before?" Ling Luochen asked, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.

Zhou Sichen patiently explained, "The Ten Thousand Year Ice Cave is formed by ice that has been buried underground for more than ten thousand years, gradually emerging under tremendous pressure and special geological conditions."

"But the so-called 'ten thousand years' is just a starting point. In reality, its formation requires at least hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, and it can only be born under many coincidences."

He approached a piece of ice crystal, gently stroked its surface, feeling the bone-chilling cold, and continued, "In the Ten Thousand Year Ice Cave, an extremely precious treasure will be nurtured—Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow."

"This thing can be considered a superior form of Extreme Cold Ice Marrow, containing purer and more powerful ice attribute energy."

"For ice-attribute soul masters or soul beasts, the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow is an absolute tonic, a true natural treasure, and its rarity is at least on par with that of immortal-grade medicinal herbs."

Upon hearing this detailed explanation, Ling Luochen's face immediately flushed with excitement.

She finally understood why Zhou Sichen insisted on bringing her along.

Such a precious opportunity was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for her, who possessed the ultimate power of ice.

Thinking of this, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and her gaze towards Zhou Sichen was filled with gratitude and tenderness.

Inside the cave, the two figures appeared and disappeared in the icy blue light, and their voices echoed in the empty cave.

Looking at these Ice Extreme Divine Crystals, Ling Luochen couldn't help but ask, "What are these Ice Extreme Divine Crystals for? What are their uses?"

Zhou Sichen said with a smile, "Although the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal is not as valuable as the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow, it is still a rare and precious item."

"It is the hardest and most flexible ice-type metal. Although it looks like a crystal, it already has the ductility of a metal."

"If we evaluate it by the value of soul tool materials, Ice Extreme God Crystal belongs to the top-level rare metal with ice attributes."

At this point, Zhou Sichen gently patted Ling Luochen's hand: "If I were to use the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal to make an eighth-level soul tool for you, it would increase your strength by at least 50%."

These words immediately shocked Ling Luochen once again.

A mere level eight soul tool made of Ice Extreme God Crystal can increase her strength by 50%, so what about a level nine soul tool made of Ice Extreme God Crystal?

Ling Luochen herself could hardly believe it; the Myriad Years of Profound Ice Marrow could enhance her cultivation, and the soul tool made from the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal could enhance her strength.

Is this a treasure that God prepared especially for her?

Of course, Ling Luochen knew very well that all of this came from Zhou Sichen.

Without Zhou Sichen's help, she wouldn't have her current strength and cultivation level, and her martial soul might not even have evolved into the ultimate ice.

So, amidst her excitement, she became even more determined in her heart.

Zhou Sichen was not blinded by excitement and immediately ordered Ling Luochen to start collecting these Ice Extreme Divine Crystals.

Zhou Sichen said, "These Ice Extreme Divine Crystals are easy to collect; you only need to use the ultimate Ice Soul Power to collect them."

Ling Luochen nodded and did as Zhou Sichen instructed, placing his palm on the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal.

To her surprise, despite the extremely low temperature inside the cave, the Ice Crystal was not cold; it seemed as if all the chill was contained within it.

As the ultimate ice soul power was slowly injected, Ling Luochen's body trembled instantly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He clearly felt that when his soul power was injected into the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal in front of him, an affinity was generated inside the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal.

Although it was metal, it seemed to have emotions, and it generated a very affectionate emotional response to her soul power.

Then, Ling Luochen felt that the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal in his hand had softened slightly.

Then she clenched her fingers tightly and pulled back forcefully, pulling off a large piece of Ice Extreme Crystal.

When the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal left the ice wall and fell into her hand, it immediately released a faint deep blue light, as if it were alive.

"You felt it, didn't you?" Zhou Sichen said. "The reason why the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal is called a divine crystal is because it has evolved to the point where it possesses a certain degree of vitality."

“Animals and plants have life, and minerals and metals, when their quality reaches a certain level, will also give rise to a certain life force and emotion.”

"However, compared to plants and animals, it is much more difficult for them to reach this level."

Ling Luochen nodded and said, "Under the effect of my ultimate ice, I feel that it is no longer hard, but rather has a kind of flexible feeling, just like..."

Looking at the deep blue Ice Crystal in her hand, she finally came up with a way to describe it: "It's like a big piece of crystal jelly, it's really amazing."

The Ice Extreme Crystal is quite peculiar. It contains an immense amount of ice-attribute energy, but its surface is not cold. It feels only slightly cooler than ordinary metal.

However, as long as soul power is poured into it, the ultimate ice elemental power within can be immediately activated.

Without the control of the ultimate ice soul power, this force of heaven and earth would erupt violently.

The reason this cave is so cold is because the Ice Extreme Divine Crystal occasionally becomes unstable, causing the ultimate ice elemental energy to leak out.

This place has been nurtured by countless ice crystals for countless years, and the accumulated chill has turned the cave into a deadly place.

Zhou Sichen stopped wasting words and directly had Ling Luochen use his sixth soul skill, Eternal Frozen Domain.

Under the influence of the extreme ice of the frozen realm, the ice crystals throughout the cave were affected and gradually softened.

The two then sped up, and began mining rapidly as their ice-attribute soul power surged.

After the pieces of Ice Extreme Divine Crystal disappeared into Zhou Sichen's storage ring, the temperature inside the cave began to rise noticeably.

Layers of crystals were left on the surrounding stone walls, looking like large ice crystals. They were very hard, but far less so than the Ice Extreme Crystal.

Finally, the two of them put the last piece of Ice Extreme Divine Crystal back into their storage rings.

Just then, a large torrent of water rushed in from behind the two of them. Without the magical power contained in the Ice Extreme Crystal to hold it back, and with the door at the entrance not closed, the icy spring water outside finally rushed in.

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