Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 518 Obtaining the Ice Crystal Essence and the New Crisis in the Forbidden Land

After the ice cave returned to calm, the lingering smoke and magical light gradually dissipated, leaving only faint fluctuations of spiritual energy mixed with damp moisture. Zhang Peng and the others slowly walked towards the huge ice pillar in the center of the ice cave. Inside the pillar, ice crystal essence emitted a soft blue light, and the halo refracted on the ice walls, creating dreamlike light and shadow, as if telling of its extraordinary nature.

Excitement and anticipation shone in Lan Bing's eyes. As an ice-type cultivator, the importance of the Ice Crystal Essence to her was self-evident. She gently raised her staff, the gem at its tip shimmering, echoing the light of the Ice Crystal Essence. "I'll give it a try," Lan Bing said softly, a hint of nervousness in her voice.

A soft blue light shot from the tip of the staff, wrapping around the ice pillar like silk threads. Enveloped in the blue light, the surface of the ice pillar began to melt slightly, and a thin layer of moisture rose up. However, just as the ice crystal essence was about to be revealed, the ice pillar suddenly trembled violently, and a powerful backlash erupted from within.

"Watch out!" Zhang Peng shouted, and the power of the Starry Sky instantly enveloped everyone. The backlash, like a surging undercurrent, crashed against the Starry Sky Shield, making a buzzing sound.

Murong Yu gripped the Chaos Breeze Sword tightly, the blade trembling slightly. "Could there be other secrets hidden in this ice pillar?" He frowned, his expression wary.

Liu Ruoli gently stroked her jade flute, playing a melody to calm her mind. The sound waves echoed in the ice cave, attempting to soothe the restless force. "I feel that this force seems to be resisting our approach; it's as if it's being protected by some kind of will."

Su Yi remained hidden in the darkness, his eyes fixed on the ice pillar, dark magic flickering in and out of his hands. "This power is somewhat similar to the aura of the dark forces before, but it is more ancient and pure."

Lan Bing gritted her teeth, exerting all her strength to control her staff, trying to stabilize the situation. "I can't give up. This Ice Crystal Essence is too important to me, to both of us." Her forehead was covered in sweat, but her eyes were incredibly determined.

Just as everyone was locked in a stalemate with the backlash from the ice pillars, ancient runes suddenly lit up on the walls of the ice cave. These runes were different from the ones previously guided by the blue ice; they shimmered with a dark red light and emitted a suppressive aura. After the runes lit up, the ice pillars trembled even more violently, and the backlash became even stronger.

"This is bad! These runes seem to be amplifying the power of the ice pillars!" Zhang Peng's expression turned grave. The power of the stars surged wildly within his body as he tried to find a way to break the spell. He carefully observed the arrangement of the runes and the pattern of their flashing light, and suddenly discovered that there seemed to be some kind of cyclical energy flow between these runes.

“Listen up, everyone. The energy flow of these runes follows a pattern. Murong Yu, use the Chaos Breeze Sword to attack this node of the rune,” Zhang Peng said, pointing to a rune on the wall. “Liu Ruoli, use sound waves to interfere with the energy transmission of the rune. Su Yi, use dark magic to attack the rune from the side and disrupt its stability. Lan Bing, continue to control your staff, guide the power of the Ice Crystal Essence, and try to communicate with it.”

Everyone immediately sprang into action. Murong Yu unleashed the ultimate technique of the "Chaos Breeze Sword," the "Gentle Breeze Sky-Splitting Slash," a sharp sword aura shooting towards the rune node Zhang Peng had pointed to. The sword aura struck the rune, producing a muffled sound, and the rune's light flickered erratically.

Liu Ruoli played "Sonic Chaos Interference," and the intense sound waves reverberated in the ice cave, interfering with the energy transfer between the runes. The sound waves collided with the light of the runes, creating invisible ripples.

Su Yi unleashed a forbidden dark technique, black light shooting towards the rune like lightning, impacting its stability from the side. The forbidden dark technique intertwined with the rune's dark red light, flickering with eerie colors.

Lan Bing focused her mind, channeling the power of ice magic into her staff, constantly attempting to communicate with the Ice Crystal Essence. Her consciousness seemed to enter a mysterious space, where she sensed the will of the Ice Crystal Essence—an ancient and pure power, wary of external interference.

Under the combined attack of everyone, the light of the runes gradually dimmed, and the tremors of the ice pillar gradually weakened. Seizing the opportunity, Lan Bing increased her guidance of the Ice Crystal Essence. Finally, the Ice Crystal Essence slowly rose from the ice pillar, breaking free from its restraints.

"Success!" Lan Bing exclaimed excitedly, carefully putting the Ice Crystal Essence into her pocket.

However, before they could even celebrate, a deep rumbling sound suddenly came from the depths of the ice cave. The sound grew louder and louder, as if something enormous was awakening.

"What is that sound?" Murong Yu gripped his sword more tightly, wary.

Zhang Peng's expression was solemn as he used the power of the Stars Shining Brightly to sense the surrounding movements. "I sense a powerful force approaching, a force filled with an aura of evil and destruction."

As the roar drew closer, the ground of the ice cave began to tremble again, and black cracks spread out from the ground, emanating a dense aura of darkness.

"It seems we're in trouble again." Liu Ruoli frowned slightly, gripping the jade flute in her hand, preparing to face a new challenge.

Suddenly, a gigantic black tentacle emerged from the crack, its surface covered in sharp barbs and emitting a nauseating stench. Immediately afterwards, more tentacles surged forth from the crack, sweeping towards Zhang Peng and the others…