“Since you all wish it, we shall join.”
“However, the four of us will receive a double share of the benefits.”
“I believe you are aware of our strength; we are qualified to receive an additional share.”
A Xiang and the other three communicated secretly and decided to join for the time being.
As long as they were cautious, they were sure to survive until the end.
They were even capable of confronting a formation spirit at the peak of the Immortal Venerable realm.
Upon hearing A Xiang’s words, the others began to discuss.
Ultimately, the man in black nodded and said, “Agreed.”
“Then let us sign a Dao Oath contract. We shall not betray each other, and the benefits obtained will be distributed according to the agreed-upon proportions.”
When A Xiang proposed signing a Dao Oath contract, some people’s expressions became slightly odd.
Although they all harbored their own intentions, for the sake of greater benefits, they had no choice but to agree to the contract.
Soon, everyone signed a temporary alliance contract.
After a day of rest, they all entered the Eighth Ice Palace together.
However, the scene within the Eighth Ice Palace was different from what they had imagined.
There was no formation spirit here, only a top-grade Immortal Artifact inserted into an altar in the center.
Qin Han Chu could feel a terrifying tearing power emanating from this top-grade Immortal Sword.
This was a top-grade Immortal Sword that tore through laws.
To everyone, this was an ultimate treasure.
Even Qin Han Chu and the other three were tempted.
If not for the previous Dao Oath contract, everyone would have started fighting amongst themselves at this moment.
But bound by the Dao Oath contract, no one dared to snatch the top-grade Immortal Sword.
“Whoever wants it, make your bid!”
“Even emptying our coffers would likely not be enough to purchase this top-grade Immortal Sword,” the Dragon Lord said with a smile.
“Five hundred thousand Dharma Crystals!” a man bid first.
“Five hundred and fifty thousand!”
Just then, Qin Han Chu said, “Don’t rush to auction. Do you truly believe this top-grade Immortal Sword is all there is here?”
“What do you mean?” the man in black asked Qin Han Chu.
Qin Han Chu pointed at the altar and said, “I believe this altar is not simple. If this Immortal Sword is pulled out, it is highly likely to trigger terrifying consequences.”
A Xiang pointed at the teleportation array behind them and said, “You can still leave now. Those who don’t want to stay here and die can leave with us.”
In the previous ice palaces, only Battle Saint formation spirits could trigger the teleportation array to leave.
But this ice palace was different.
Everyone had already entered, yet the teleportation array remained.
Great opportunities often came with great risks, and A Xiang and the other three felt that this place was not right.
“Perhaps you are overthinking it.”
A warrior who wielded the law of tearing could no longer suppress his greed. He moved towards the tearing Immortal Sword.
Seeing this, Qin Han Chu and the other three immediately rushed into the teleportation array.
Several others shared the same thoughts as Qin Han Chu and the other three; they also felt that something was amiss here.
The contract they signed earlier only stated that they could not act against each other behind their backs, but it did not forbid desertion during battle.
The moment these few left through the teleportation array, the warrior with the law of tearing pulled the tearing Immortal Sword from the altar.
Rumble…
As the tearing Immortal Sword was pulled away, the teleportation array that had been there suddenly vanished.
At the same time, the previously intact altar suddenly cracked.
Following that, wisps of gray mist emerged from the cracks in the altar.
Roar…
With an angry roar, the suddenly shattered altar exploded.
As the altar exploded, a figure condensed from gray light appeared.
“Damn it, it’s the Immortal Infant of an Immortal God realm expert!”
Upon seeing this figure, all the warriors were shocked.
No one had expected such a terrifying existence in the Eighth Ice Palace.
While Immortal Infants were indeed fragile, this fragility was relative.
In the face of an Immortal God realm expert, their own Immortal Infant was naturally fragile.
However, in the face of an Immortal King realm expert, an Immortal God realm expert’s Immortal Infant was an absolutely terrifying existence.
Its power could even rival that of an Immortal Saint realm expert.
“There is no other choice, fight!”
The eyes of everyone were filled with terror.
But at this moment, they had no other choice.
While these people were fighting, Qin Han Chu and the others had already returned outside the Ice Palace.
Looking at the Eighth Ice Palace, they knew that this battle would not end anytime soon.
…
Meanwhile, in the Great Divine Continent!
In the distant sky, an old man in black robes stood in the void.
Looking at the world before him, the old man’s lips curved into a triumphant smile.
“This great world is quite good; I shall hide here.” The old man’s face was pale, indicating he was injured.
Although he was injured, it did not prevent him from doing as he pleased in this world.
His Immortal Venerable realm cultivation was enough for him to roam unimpeded in the Great Divine Continent.
Of course, this was assuming Qin Han Chu and A Xiang were not present.
“All warriors of the Profound God realm, hasten to my location for worship, or do not blame me for being impolite.”
This old man’s message was not directed at anyone in particular but was broadcast over a wide area.
Anyone who had reached the Profound God realm could sense his transmission.
“Who is this? How dare he act so arrogantly in the Great Divine Continent?”
Ji Huai Rou and the others had already learned of the old man’s existence from the Ancient Primal Species, and she said indignantly.
Jin Hai Lu said, “Let’s go and see who this person is!”
With a light leap, Ji Huai Rou flew into the air.
Jin Hai Lu and the others also soared into the sky.
A few hours later, they arrived at the old man’s location.
“This is an Immortal realm expert!” The Ancient Primal Species accompanying Ji Huai Rou and the others could sense the old man’s terrifying power and urgently warned them.
“Senior, you summoned us here; what is it you require?” Ji Huai Rou stepped forward, cupping her hands.
Upon hearing this, the old man in black slowly opened his eyes.
Seeing Ji Huai Rou and the others, he frowned, “Why have you little girls come?”
“This place is managed by us!”
“If you have any needs, Senior, please speak to us directly.” Ji Huai Rou said.
“From today onwards, this world is subject to my rule, and you people must also serve me.”
“Where is your World’s Son? Has he gone to explore other worlds?” the old man asked arrogantly.
Ji Huai Rou nodded, “He has gone to the Immortal Sea Main Realm. May I be so bold as to ask, what is your realm, Senior?”
“You are not qualified to know. You only need to know that killing you is as easy as crushing ants.”
“As long as you serve me well, I will grant you immense fortune. Those who disobey my command will only meet their death.”
The old man did not believe that the World’s Son of the Great Divine Continent would be very strong.
He could sense that the dragon脉 of the Great Divine Continent was only at the Immortal Venerable level.
The dragon脉 was at the Immortal Venerable level, meaning the World’s Son was at best at the Immortal King level.
Even though he was injured at the moment, he was still not someone an Immortal King could defeat.
Ji Huai Rou lowered her head in thought for a moment, “What does Senior want us to do?”
“Bring me good food and drink; I wish to go into seclusion and cultivate here.”
“As long as you serve me well, I will not bully you youngsters,” the old man said proudly.