"I absorbed cold air while cultivating?" Shi Yan frowned, looking towards Xia Xinyan. "Yes, and a great deal of it," Xia Xinyan recounted in detail the abnormalities she observed on him during the night. Shi Yan was stunned.

When that strange power merged with his blood, it actually incorporated the very cold air that the ripples had generated, meaning his blood not only adapted to fuse with negative energies but also acquired the attribute of icy cold. Was this ultimately a good thing or a bad one? Shi Yan's expression was uncertain.

"You shouldn't cultivate that martial art anymore," Xia Xinyan said after a moment of thought. "I always feel that technique is too malevolent and sinister. Though its power is astonishing, the backlash is equally terrifying.

When you return to the Yang family, there will be many martial arts suitable for you—ones that won't cause you such agony during cultivation." On the iron boat of the Yin-Yang Grotto-Heaven, Xia Xinyan already suspected the martial art Shi Yan was practicing was amiss. Seeing him suffer so intensely this time only confirmed her belief in its evil nature. Witnessing his near-death suffering during practice made her deeply uncomfortable, which is why she advised against it.

"I know what I'm doing," Shi Yan said quietly after a silence. The process of cultivating this Berserk martial art was indeed bizarre, always accompanied by immense pain. However, the surge of additional power granted after unleashing 'Berserk' made it something Shi Yan found impossible to forsake.

The mysterious Martial Soul within him housed various negative powers, and wielding this force could cause his strength to explode, allowing him to kill opponents above his level. He could not resist this **. Xia Xinyan sighed inwardly, realizing Shi Yan likely wouldn't heed her words.

She understood that people like him possessed resolute wills, making it difficult to change their decisions, so she did not press the matter further. "That glacier will likely be broken open soon. In two nights at most, the restrictive power within the glacier will be completely exhausted.

We don't know what lies inside, so we must be careful." "Mm, I understand," Shi Yan nodded, musing for a moment before smiling. "Thank you for guarding me." A faint smile graced Xia Xinyan’s lips. "It seems you have a conscience after all." Shi Yan grinned widely.

"I might lack conscience toward others, but toward you, it’s naturally different." Xia Xinyan's heart warmed, and she shot him a captivating, coquettish glance. "Such smooth talk." Shi Yan just chuckled. It was high noon.

The martial artists from the four major powers near the glacier, having recovered somewhat during this period, appeared ready to stir again. That group conversed softly for a while, and soon after, Dongfang He of the Dongfang family walked out with a cold expression. He cast a disdainful glance over the scattered martial artists gathered around and barked, "Unnecessary hangers-on, evacuate this area immediately!

This place will soon shake the earth, and many more will die tragically. If you don't wish to die, scram far away!" Beside Dongfang He, several Dongfang family martial artists stood with murderous intent, looking coldly at those nearby. Gu Jiansong maintained a gentle smile on his lips and cupped his hands towards the crowd.

"Esteemed guests, this place is indeed unsafe. We only have your best interests at heart; don't throw your lives away needlessly here. It wasn't easy for you to reach your current realm; losing your lives here would truly be unworthy." The four martial artists of the Nirvana Frame Realm stood beside Gu Jiansong, their faces grim.

"They're chasing people away," Xia Xinyan murmured, a hint of anger flickering in her eyes. "The four major powers see that the restrictions in the glacier are about to break and have taken the thought of claiming it all for themselves, unwilling to let outsiders gain even a sliver of benefit. Before the glacier shatters, they intend to clear the area." Shi Yan’s face darkened as he coldly watched the members of the four powers.

Chen Zheng of the Lingbao Cave Heaven smiled affably, repeatedly cupping his hands. "Everyone, you’ve seen enough now. It's time to leave," he said gently.

Despite the polite words, the threat in his eyes was unmistakable. The Saintess Zhai Yanqing of the Celestial Pond Holy Land kept her eyes closed, appearing too indifferent to bother with the crowd, continuing her meditation and recovery. Several beautiful matrons from the Celestial Pond Holy Land coldly surveyed their surroundings.

Near the 1,500-meter mark of the glacier, dozens of martial artists were still gathered, all wearing expressions of fury but daring not to speak out. After a period of silence, under the threat of the four major powers, these people sighed, muttering curses against the arrogance of the Four Great Families, and dejectedly departed one by one. "You two, scram as well!" Dongfang He's gaze was like lightning as he fixed on Shi Yan and Xia Xinyan from afar, sneering, "Juniors, if you don't want to die, leave immediately!

Otherwise, before the glacier cracks, I'll take your lives myself!" "Alas..." Gu Jiansong sighed, shaking his head with a wry smile toward Xia Xinyan and Shi Yan. "It's not that I want to drive you away; Uncle He also means well. You...

had better depart soon." "Let's go," Xia Xinyan suppressed the anger in her heart, tugged at Shi Yan's sleeve, and quietly started moving toward the periphery. Shi Yan’s face was grim, and he remained silent. "Scram far away!

Don't let me see you, or you'll face the consequences!" Dongfang He watched the receding figures of Shi Yan and his companion and shouted coldly. "Uncle He, we don't know the background of these two, but they seem to be the pair who hijacked the Yin-Yang Grotto-Heaven's vessel," Gu Jiansong frowned after the two disappeared. "The Corpse God Cult and the Yin-Yang Grotto-Heaven have both issued statements: capture these two alive, and a generous reward awaits." "Oh?" Dongfang He paused, then grunted.

"Ignore them for now. Once the glacier matter is settled, we can capture them casually. Although we have no deep ties with the Corpse God Cult or the Yin-Yang Grotto-Heaven, since there is a substantial reward, we might as well help them out." "That’s what I was thinking," Gu Jiansong smiled.

"That woman has quite a bit of nerve; perhaps she has other backing. But with Uncle He here, I doubt they can escape our grasp. Before that woman is handed over to the Yin-Yang Grotto-Heaven, I’d like to question her and find out exactly what’s going on." A trace of hidden lust flashed in Gu Jiansong's eyes.

"Jiansong, you are just too restless," Dongfang He smiled lightly, unconcerned. "That beauty has a graceful figure and must be exceptionally beautiful. You can play around, but don't get serious.

You have an engagement with that girl Xiao Que; if you go too far and it reaches Xiao Que's ears, I can't help you." "Uncle He is joking; you know my character," Gu Jiansong replied sheepishly. "Precisely because I know it so well that I offer this friendly reminder," Dongfang He said with a slight, knowing smile. Gu Jiansong repeatedly cupped his hands and said ingratiatingly, "I know you care for me, Uncle He.

Rest assured, I know my limits." "Mm," Dongfang He nodded, saying no more. Shi Yan and the woman moved over three thousand meters away from the glacier, stopping in a ravine where they could only glimpse a corner of the ice formation. Shi Yan’s face was grim, his eyes cold.

"What, still angry?" Xia Xinyan glanced at him lightly. "The Four Families are truly tyrannical," Shi Yan nodded, coldly sneering. "Seeing the glacier's secret about to be revealed, they immediately clear the area.

They clearly don't want anyone else to take even a glance. It seems our trip was for nothing." "Tyrannical?" Xia Xinyan smiled. "Your Yang family has committed far more tyrannical acts!

If your Yang family's Three Asura Kings were here today, those people wouldn't dare utter a dissenting word. Heh, perhaps your Yang family wouldn't even allow the other families to participate; they might even drive away the Lingbao Cave Heaven, Celestial Pond Holy Land, Dongfang Family, and Gu Family altogether." "Uh, the Yang family is that ruthless?" Shi Yan looked surprised. "You will know in time," Xia Xinyan nodded.

"Yang family experts, when they arrive, won't act before the glacier is almost broken. Their first action won't be about the glacier; it will be to clear the area. Only those who survive under the hands of the Yang family will qualify to share the glacier's secrets.

Those fellows, if they show up, will first torment the four major powers until they are miserable before they even permit their participation. Do you still think the Yang family isn't tyrannical?" "Among the fifteen major powers of the Boundless Sea, is the Yang family very strong?" "Very strong! If the fifteen major powers were ranked, the Yang family would place in the top three!

Maybe even top two!" Xia Xinyan’s expression was grave as she emphasized each word. "Isn't the Yang Family Head, Yang Qingdi, only decades ago that he stepped into the Divine Connection Realm? You mentioned that the Corpse God Cult Master, the Heaven Queen of Yin-Yang Grotto-Heaven, the Earth Emperor, and others entered the Divine Realm long before that?

The Yang Family Head entered the Divine Realm significantly later than them?" "Heh, as for the specifics, you will naturally find out when you reach the Yang family. I won't elaborate further. In truth, as an ally of your Yang family, I don't know that much either.

The Yang family's methods of guarding secrets are formidable. When you get there, you will see just how deep their foundation runs..." "Boom! Boom!

Boom!" At that moment, earth-shattering roars came again from the direction of the glacier. Rays of light erupted, and various secret treasures flew across the sky, their brilliance intertwining as they bombarded the glacier. The experts of the four major powers, after a period of silence, resumed their attacks!

From afar, Shi Yan could only see the mysterious symbols on the glacier dimming, seemingly on the verge of collapse. "It's starting again," Xia Xinyan said grimly. "We shouldn't get close, or the members of the four powers will immediately attack us." "Mm," Shi Yan nodded.

Deafening roars resounded ceaselessly from the glacier. Layers of icy ripples spread across the ice, and the cold air grew more intense. Even three thousand meters away, Shi Yan could sense the astonishing chill emanating from that area.

Beams of light converged upon the glacier, and gradually, the mysterious symbols within it began to tremble violently. Finally, one by one, the mysterious symbols inside the glacier shattered completely. The revealed portion of the glacier showed cracks, and even more crystalline, chilling radiance shot out from within, leaving the martial artists of the four powers somewhat flustered and struggling to cope.

"Crack! Crack! Crack!" A massive sound of fracturing came from within the glacier, and an intensely frigid energy swept in all directions, centered on the ice mass!