Chapter 81: Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The golden light screen stretching across the horizon suddenly burst forth with a radiance more dazzling than ever before!
Majestic Divine Might, like a tide, swept across the world once more.
Instantly drawing the attention of everyone.
[Rest Period Ended!]
[The opportunity ranking list is now announced!]
[This list enumerates the ten great Heaven-Defying Opportunity locations on the Douluo Continent plane. Those with profound fortune shall obtain them!]
A magnificent Dao sound echoed in the minds of every living being.
Countless people's breathing instantly grew heavy, their gazes fiercely fixed on the light screen.
Afraid of missing any detail.
Golden light flowed, converging into text.
The list did not appear all at once, but slowly unfolded like a scroll, first revealing the tenth place.
[opportunity ranking list, Tenth Place: Extreme Ice Cave]
[Location: Far North Core Area, beneath the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Layer]
[Opportunity Description: This is the core where the Ice Attribute Elemental Energy of the Far North converges. After hundreds of thousands of years of evolution, it has nurtured a massive amount of 'Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow'. Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow is a top-tier Heaven And Earth Treasure formed from the Origin of the Far North. It contains extremely pure Ice attribute energy and Life Origin. Long-term absorption is comparable to continuously consuming Immortal Grade Herbs. Not only can it rapidly increase Cultivation, but it can also purify Bloodline, solidify Foundation, and even offer a chance to Awaken the Ultimate Ice attribute.]
[sky curtain rules Enhancement: Those who enter the Extreme Ice Cave will have their perception and absorption efficiency of Ice attribute energy increased by one hundred percent, their resistance to extremely cold environments greatly enhanced, and the probability of Heart Demon proliferation reduced.]
[Direction Guidance: Golden light serves as the guide, pointing directly to the Origin.]
Following the appearance of the light screen information.
A faint but incredibly clear golden pillar of light, like a compass, descended from the heavenly curtain.
It pointed far towards the northernmost part of the Douluo Continent, plunging into that boundless expanse of white!
"Extreme Ice Cave! Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow!"
"The effect is comparable to Immortal Grade Herbs? And it can Awaken Ultimate Ice?"
"Cultivation efficiency doubled? This... this is simply the Supreme paradise for Ice attribute Soul Masters!"
Across the continent, especially all Soul Masters and Families possessing Ice attribute Martial Souls, instantly erupted in excitement!
Their eyes became incredibly fervent.
If they could Cultivate in this place for a period.
Breaking through Bottlenecks and skyrocketing in strength would be no dream!
However, this fervor was quickly extinguished by the cold reality.
"But, that's the Far North Core Area!"
"Snow Empress! Ice Empress! The Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North! They just made it onto the soul beast power ranking list!"
"Alas, going to their lair to steal treasure? How is that different from suicide?!"
Thinking of those two Supremes of the Far North, especially the Soul Beasts like Snow Empress and Ice Empress, whose strength became even more unfathomable after receiving the reward.
All human Soul Masters felt as if a basin of ice water had been poured over them from head to toe.
The Opportunity might be great, but one must be alive to enjoy it.
For a time, the impulse of major powers to dispatch elites had to be forcefully suppressed.
Filled with helplessness and unwillingness.
Far North, Core Area.
The moment the heavenly curtain's golden light guidance descended, two supremely powerful auras already shot up into the sky from different directions.
They rushed without hesitation towards the core point indicated by the golden light!
It was precisely Snow Empress and Ice Empress!
Having received the heavenly curtain's reward and greatly increased their strength, their speed was more than just a notch faster than before.
In almost an instant, following that mysterious sense of guidance.
They broke through layers of solid ice and penetrated into the deepest part of the Extreme Ice Cave.
Their vision suddenly cleared, and a massive cavern, composed of Ten Thousand Year Unmelting Profound Ice, appeared before them.
The cavern was filled with visible blue Ice Attribute Elemental Energy mist.
And in the center of the cavern, as well as on the surrounding ice walls, were embedded dense, crystal-clear formations resembling blue crystals.
These were exactly the Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow mentioned by the heavenly curtain!
Their quantity and the purity of their energy far exceeded their previous discoveries!
"This... there's actually so much!"
Even with Snow Empress's state of mind, a hint of shock and pleasant surprise flashed across her ice-blue eyes at this moment.
She could feel that this Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow was enough to make her Ultimate Ice even purer.
It could even raise the overall strength of the Far North by a level!
Ice Empress's emerald-blue scorpion tail also swung excitedly: "With this Ice Marrow, our certainty of attempting to reach a higher cultivation year limit will be greater!"
The two women did not hesitate at all and immediately began collecting these priceless treasures.
They utilized their powerful strength.
Peeling off piece after piece of the alluringly gleaming Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow from the ice walls.
Storing them in their personal Storage Space, or temporarily sealing them with the power of freezing ice.
Just as they had almost completely emptied the cavern of Ice Marrow, Snow Empress's gaze swept towards an inconspicuous corner of the cave.
There, a crystal-clear, plump Ice Silkworm was trembling and curling itself into a ball.
Its small eyes were filled with fear and... a hint of pitiful grievance.
It was precisely the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, which had not yet reached a million years of Cultivation and was still in its Early Stage of growth.
It had discovered this place earlier than Snow Empress and Ice Empress.
It had just rejoiced at finding this "secret cafeteria" for itself, preparing to slowly absorb the Ice Marrow and stride toward the "Peak of insect life."
But before its beautiful dream could even begin, its home was exposed by the heavenly curtain.
And it had attracted these two absolute Dominators of the Far North.
Ice Empress also noticed this weak Ice Silkworm, her face devoid of expression.
She usually wouldn't even bother glancing at a Soul Beast of this level.
Snow Empress's expression was indifferent; she was not a bloodthirsty being.
Especially when facing such a weak Soul Beast of the same attribute.
She lightly waved her jade hand, leaving behind a few pieces of Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow in the corner that were relatively ordinary in quality and smaller in size.
Her cold voice echoed in the cavern: "Considering your merit in discovering this place, these pieces of Ice Marrow are granted to you for Cultivation."
Having spoken, she and Ice Empress transformed into two streaks of light.
Carrying the massive amount of Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow, they vanished into the depths of the Extreme Ice Cave.
For them, this was merely an insignificant interlude.
Only after confirming that the two terrifying existences had completely left did the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm dare to slowly stretch its body.
It looked at the empty cavern, which only had a few pieces of "Leftovers" remaining.
Sensing the meager Cultivation within its body again, a huge surge of grief, indignation, and grievance welled up in its heart.
"Wuwuwu... God, are you playing tricks on me!"
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm wailed internally, "I finally managed to find a good place to settle down, and before I could even start enjoying the feast, you took it away!"
"And then two Big Shots came... Leaving me just these few pieces, who is that enough for?! Life is unlivable!"
It wanted to cry but had no tears.
It could only wriggle its body and crawl next to the few pieces of Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow that had been "bestowed."
Pitifully, it began absorbing the thin cold Qi contained within them.
Meanwhile, the various powers across the continent.
After learning the details of the Extreme Ice Cave and its current "owners."
Could only helplessly turn their gaze towards the subsequent positions on the list.
Anticipating the next Opportunity location, one that humans might have a chance to reach.
The competition for the opportunity ranking list was filled with the coexistence of Opportunity and cruelty from the very beginning.
On the Big Dipper Academy plaza.
Lu Xiao and the group of students were also gazing at the detailed information about the "Extreme Ice Cave" on the heavenly curtain.
When he saw phrases like "nurtured a massive amount of 'Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow'" and "comparable to continuously consuming Immortal Grade Herbs."
Even Lu Xiao couldn't help but show a hint of astonishment in his eyes.
This was indeed a top-tier treasure ground capable of forging powerful individuals.
Especially for Ice attribute beings, its significance was extraordinary.
However, the corners of his mouth immediately curved into an arc of understanding, and he even shook his head with a hint of sympathy.
"Dean, what's wrong?"
The observant Ye Lingling noticed his expression and asked softly.
Lu Xiao pointed to the words "Far North Core Area" on the light screen.
And as if he could pierce through the Void Realm to see the scene in the ice cave of the far north, his tone carried a hint of amusement.
"This Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow is indeed a Supreme treasure, but unfortunately... we, or rather, any human power, probably won't even get a sip of the soup now."
He paused, and the image of a certain ill-fated Ice Silkworm couldn't help but surface in his mind.
He continued speaking in a slightly teasing tone.
"I can even imagine the miserable appearance of that little fellow in the Extreme Ice Cave right now—who probably thought it had struck gold and was preparing to feast—as it watched the two Supremes descend and sweep away the 'assets' it regarded as treasures, leaving it wanting to cry but having no tears."
Ning Rongrong blinked curiously: "Little fellow? Dean, what are you talking about?"
"Just a little Ice Silkworm with bad luck, but who is also a bit special."
Lu Xiao didn't explain further, just smiled meaningfully.
He knew that the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's future million-year "Power Bank" career might have originated from this exposure by the heavenly curtain today.
The trajectory of history.
From his arrival to the appearance of this heavenly curtain, unpredictable deviations have already occurred.
"The appearance of this heavenly curtain truly stirred everything up."
Lu Xiao sighed inwardly.
"The future Douluo Continent will likely no longer be the predetermined river in my memory."
... Inside the Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong sat high upon the throne, her slender fingers lightly tapping the armrest.
Gazing at the information on the light screen, light flickered in her Phoenix eyes.
"The Extreme Ice Cave and Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow are indeed opportunities to defy destiny and change fate for Ice attribute Soul Masters."
Her cold voice echoed in the main hall, revealing little emotion.
"Unfortunately, although my Spirit Hall is vast, top-tier Ice attribute Soul Masters are few and far between."
"This item offers limited benefit to me and to Spirit Hall as a whole."
She even secretly let out a sigh of relief in her heart.
Although this first Opportunity was precious, due to its geographical location and attribute limitations.
It wouldn't allow other major powers to instantly gain an overwhelming advantage.
Especially Big Dipper Academy, which possesses the Storm Dragon King; if they acquired this ice cave, their Foundation would become even harder to gauge.
"This is fine."
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed, and she regained the composure and ambition belonging to the Supreme Pontiff.
"If the tenth-ranked Opportunity is already like this, the top nine must be even more astonishing!"
"There must be a Catalyst among them that can help me accelerate the Rakshasa God Trial or allow Spirit Hall's overall strength to soar!"
Her gaze sharpened, as if trying to pierce through the light screen to see the unannounced top ranks of the list.
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