Chapter 347 : Blue Light Ice Sparrow
Chapter 347: Blue Light Ice Sparrow
As a clear and melodious cry rang out, visible ice crystals immediately appeared in the air.
The translucent pale-blue crystals gradually assembled along specific trajectories, slowly outlining a Phantasmal Beast that resembled both an eagle and a sparrow.
It measured three meters in length, possessed a slender neck and full wings, while its crystalline body reflected brilliant blue light.
Majestic and elegant at the same time.
Perhaps because he did not wish to alert the Frost Giant Python within the valley, this Phantasmal Beast, whose strength rivaled a Mid-level Transcendent existence, did not release any powerful aura.
Yet its appearance alone was enough to demonstrate its extraordinary nature.
“This is the Phantasmal Beast I cultivated from a Low-tier Ferocious Beast, the Sharp-Beaked Sparrow. I named it the Blue Light Ice Sparrow.”
Speaking of his own Phantasmal Beast, Ge Hui was visibly proud and immediately introduced it to Zhou Ming.
“Elder Ge's ability to cultivate Phantasmal Beasts is truly astonishing.”
Hearing this, Zhou Ming was genuinely surprised and instantly felt that he had underestimated the talents of the world.
The Sharp-Beaked Sparrow occupied the very bottom tier among Low-tier Ferocious Beasts, similar to Ironfang Dogs and Jungle Wolves.
An adult generally had a wingspan of three meters and possessed an exceptionally hard and sharp beak.
It relied on high-speed flight and used its beak to pierce through a prey's defenses.
Beyond that, it possessed no special abilities.
Most Beast Tamers who contracted Sharp-Beaked Sparrows primarily used them for scouting dangers and locating prey in the wilderness, making them more of a support-type Beast.
Yet Ge Hui had painstakingly nurtured such an ordinary Ferocious Beast into an existence comparable to a Lord-level Ferocious Beast.
“Haha, Lord Zhou Ming flatters me.”
Receiving praise from a genius like Zhou Ming filled Ge Hui with indescribable satisfaction.
There was no greater recognition than being acknowledged in the field he excelled at most.
However, Ge Hui did not forget the purpose of their journey.
Silver Spiritual Power immediately flowed out from between his brows and enveloped the Blue Light Ice Sparrow.
The next moment, the Blue Light Ice Sparrow curled into a circle, connecting head and tail as it transformed into an extraordinarily magnificent ice mirror.
Before Zhou Ming could react, ripples spread across the surface of the azure mirror like waves upon water.
Soon afterward, an image of snow-covered mountains and wilderness appeared.
“Is that a view of the valley?”
“Correct. Using the endless snow and ice as a medium, and my Blue Light Ice Sparrow as the focal point, it reflects scenes from within the valley.”
“According to ancient legends predating the Doomsday Era, I named this technique the Round Light Art.”
Hearing Zhou Ming's question, Ge Hui explained proudly without any intention of concealing it.
“Elder Ge, stop showing off and help us find the Divine Awakening Flower first.”
Duanmu Ruibo was clearly quite familiar with Ge Hui and immediately interrupted his attempt to boast before Zhou Ming.
“Don't rush, don't rush. That Frost Giant Python is no ordinary creature. It's best to proceed cautiously.”
Faced with Duanmu Ruibo's urging, Ge Hui merely smiled like a kindly old man and showed no displeasure.
As the image within the ice mirror shifted, the scenery of the valley gradually unfolded before them.
Within this valley, where blizzards could scarcely enter, vegetation flourished amidst the snow, displaying the brilliance of life.
Quite a few Low-tier Ferocious Beasts also lived there.
As the image continued moving deeper into the valley, the amount of vegetation noticeably increased.
However, Ferocious Beasts seemed to have vanished entirely.
Then, when the image displayed a towering frozen cliff thousands of feet high, a gigantic python entered the sight of all three men.
It stretched over a hundred meters in length.
Its scales were the size of palms, pure white in color and gleaming with a metallic luster.
Its eyes, each as large as a basketball, shone with a deep blue hue.
At this moment, the Frost Giant Python was coiled into a massive mound.
The frigid aura it released had formed ice several feet thick around it, making it resemble a small iceberg resting within the valley.
Although it appeared to be sleeping, its eyes remained fixed upon the cliff above.
A hundred meters above the ground, a giant rock protruded from the icy cliff.
Growing atop it was a flower bud the size of a fist.
Each petal looked as though it had been carved from transparent crystal, while faint blue mist drifted within them.
As the blue mist flowed, a soft fluorescence had already begun to emerge from the petals.
“The Divine Awakening Flower.”
Even the normally composed Duanmu Ruibo became visibly excited when he saw the flower bud nearing bloom.
At that very moment, the Frost Giant Python seemed to sense something.
Its enormous serpent eyes suddenly shifted toward an apparently empty stretch of space.
Fortunately, Ge Hui reacted quickly.
The image within the ice mirror changed instantly, immediately canceling its observation of the Frost Giant Python.
“I didn't expect that beast's perception to be so sharp. It actually managed to detect my methods.”
Feeling that his technique had been seen through, Ge Hui could not help feeling somewhat embarrassed and immediately referred to the Lord-level Ferocious Beast as a beast.
“Elder Ge, when do you think the Divine Awakening Flower will mature?”
Duanmu Ruibo deliberately changed the topic and shifted the discussion toward the timing of the flower's maturation.
Ge Hui did not answer immediately.
Instead, he carefully examined the surrounding environment and used his Spiritual Power to sense the fluctuations of ice-element energy particles in the air.
“If my estimation is correct, it should mature tomorrow night, deep into the night. When the cold energy in this region reaches its lowest point, that will be when the Divine Awakening Flower fully matures.”
“Thank you, Elder Ge.”
After suppressing his excitement, Duanmu Ruibo once again regained his calm demeanor.
“Since we've already found the Divine Awakening Flower and determined its maturation time, there is no need for me to keep this hidden any longer.”
As Duanmu Ruibo finished speaking, a fiery-red scroll appeared in his hand.
Both Zhou Ming and Ge Hui immediately sensed a scorching aura.
Upon closer inspection, they discovered that the scroll contained energy fluctuations powerful enough to make even them feel threatened.
“This is an item left behind by one of my Duanmu Family ancestors. It is a spell scroll bestowed by His Highness the Crimson Sun and can cast the spell Nine Dragons Divine Fire Barrier.”
“Although the chances of using this scroll to kill the Frost Giant Python are virtually nonexistent, it can trap it for a short period of time.”
“Therefore, my plan is for Elder Ge to lure the Frost Giant Python away from the cliff where the Divine Awakening Flower grows. I will then use the scroll in conjunction with Elder Ge to temporarily trap it, while Young Friend Zhou Ming harvests the Divine Awakening Flower.”
Upon hearing Duanmu Ruibo's plan, Zhou Ming and Ge Hui exchanged glances.
Each of them had their own thoughts.
Zhou Ming was secretly amazed by the depth of the Duanmu Family's foundation.
Meanwhile, Ge Hui was curious about the level of trust Duanmu Ruibo placed in Zhou Ming.
“Old Master Duanmu, may I propose an alternative idea?”
“Please do.”
Seeing that Zhou Ming had an objection, Duanmu Ruibo did not stop him.
“If possible, I'd like you to hand the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Barrier scroll to me. You can personally harvest the Divine Awakening Flower.”
“As for Elder Ge and me, why don't we take advantage of the Nine Dragons Divine Fire Barrier and use this opportunity to kill the Frost Giant Python?”
“Lord Zhou Ming, surely you're joking.”
The moment Ge Hui heard Zhou Ming's suggestion, his expression immediately turned serious.
Luring the Frost Giant Python away was one thing.
Helping Zhou Ming kill it was another matter entirely.
That carried the risk of death.
“Elder Ge, don't be anxious. Please hear me out first.”