Chapter 1214 - 1239: The Immortal Beast War Is About to Break Out
In this icy and snowy environment, the number of people in the team is gradually decreasing. Chu Linfeng does not feel any regret regarding this point. Perhaps the ones who died could have played a certain role in the Immortal Beast war, but he does not need such people. Survival of the fittest means only the truly strong can survive.
A thousand miles may take a moment under normal circumstances, but here they must proceed on foot. This was instructed by Chu Linfeng, and everyone must comply. No one dares to disobey his orders.
The remaining people have shown a clear improvement in both combat effectiveness and teamwork. This mighty army, forged in life-and-death situations, is not something ordinary troops can compare to. It is a tenfold army, Chu Linfeng’s real trump card.
During this time, Chu Linfeng lured many Ice and Snow Immortal Beasts into the thousand-mile range. Some were strong, some were weak. The most terrifying instance was when he directly led about three hundred Ice Giants inside, bringing huge troubles to everyone.
However, Chu Linfeng was generous with the consumption of Immortal Stones, often providing supplies to the people. Without Immortal Stones to restore Immortal Spirit Power, no matter how strong the army is, it is useless. Ultimately, they would be slaughtered or destroyed by the harsh natural environment due to the depletion of Immortal Spirit Power.
Upon reaching the destination Chu Linfeng mentioned, only thirty people remained. Among the twenty who died, one was at the Immortal Emperor Realm. The remaining people no longer have fear of death. If requested to self-destruct, they could do so at any time.
The remaining people’s strength is mostly at the Late Stage Immortal Monarch Realm, with only five having Mid-stage Immortal Monarch abilities, while those at the Initial Stage Realm were completely eliminated. The brutality of survival of the fittest is evident.
Upon reaching the destination Chu Linfeng mentioned, everyone once again felt the cold. Here, they had to fully operate their Immortal Spirit Power to resist, otherwise, they could become ice statues without warning — it was incredibly dangerous.
"Having reached this point, I believe everyone has fully mastered team cooperation. We’ve been in this Land of Ice and Snow for over half a year now, and the mission is not yet over. Next, it’s time for everyone to go into seclusion here.
Only in truly harsh environments can everyone’s potential be inspired, and strength realms can truly be improved and broken through. I believe that before the Immortal Beast war arrives, your strength will break through to the Immortal Emperor Realm.
Imagine a mighty army composed entirely of Immortal Emperors — how formidable their combat power would be. With your close coordination and awareness of danger, the Immortal Beast army will be utterly defeated.
There will still be Immortal Beasts appearing here, but rest assured everyone, this palace will personally eliminate these potential dangers, allowing everyone to cultivate peacefully. This requires everyone’s true endurance and resistance.
On one side, practice is required; on the other, resistance to the cold from the body is needed. Once this is achieved, it naturally yields twice the result with half the effort. Everyone, work hard!" Chu Linfeng said.
Following this, Chu Linfeng distributed a large number of Immortal Stones to everyone, and he himself found a place to start practicing. However, during practice, he released two Golden Bodies as a warning against potential threats nearby.
His current practice is not to improve his realm, but to feel the Star Power. Since the incident with the Dark Red Demon Star, he has realized the mission resting on his shoulders. Although he knows he cannot immediately comprehend this Star Power, gradually gaining experience is beneficial.
The remaining thirty people each chose a place to practice. No one separated too far from each other, all setting up an Immortal Power Barrier on their bodies, then absorbing the energy from Immortal Stones inside the barrier.
The barrier generally lasts only two days before it breaks, and then it’s set up again and absorbed repeatedly.
As understanding of the barrier grows, the time the barrier can be sustained is also getting longer. From the initial two days to over ten days now, the progress is very clear.
In the blink of an eye, five years passed. Immortal Beasts still appeared frequently but were easily slain by Chu Linfeng. Over five years, everyone made some progress, at least in terms of strengthening defense power and endurance. Yet, Chu Linfeng’s Star Power showed no bit of progress.
The Star Trace remains only at the brightest star in the Big Dipper, but using it still results in an excruciating headache. This clearly results from incorrect methods. To find a solution, one can only continually explore and experience, feel the mysterious connection between the Star Trace and the Big Dipper, and discern the fundamental conditions for achieving resonance with oneself.
Chu Linfeng has only mastered the basics or barely entered the gate. With no guidance or any basis, he can only explore slowly, unsure whether what he discovers is right or wrong. Star Power is tremendously strong; using it incorrectly can be very dangerous.
If mild, it results in Qigong Deviation; if severe, complete obliteration. Therefore, Chu Linfeng is very cautious about experiencing Star Power, and this caution has resulted in little progress. Perhaps if he dared to try boldly, embracing the mindset of either success or martyrdom, he would have achieved even a small part by now.
In a flash, thirty years passed, and everyone’s strength had unprecedentedly improved. In such harsh environments, practicing is truly the best method for breakthroughs. Initially, everyone was somewhat dissatisfied with Chu Linfeng’s demands, but they dared not voice it.
However, after experiencing these effects, they understood Chu Linfeng’s painstaking efforts and felt enormously grateful, honored to follow him.
Among the thirty people, most have broken through to the Early-stage Immortal Emperor Realm; very few have not. The barrier set on their bodies has lasted up to a month — this is a surprising feat, something that delights everyone.
One day, Chu Linfeng instructed everyone to stop practicing, "Everyone’s strength has improved now, and now it’s time for you to sharpen yourselves. This time won’t be long, just to regain the previous tacit understanding. The Immortal Beast war is drawing closer, we must regain that feeling to become the truly formidable army." Chu Linfeng said.
"Palace Master, rest assured, we will certainly not disappoint your expectations!" A strong person at the Immortal Emperor Realm said.
"Palace Master, rest assured, we will certainly not disappoint your expectations!" Everyone immediately echoed, their voices thunderous, spreading in the icy word like rumbling thunder. This momentum made people feel excited and restless.
Following this, Chu Linfeng led everyone to the Immortal Beast Area at the Early-stage Immortal Emperor Realm to sharpen themselves. The current thirty people were like sharp swords, wherever they went, all Immortal Beasts were slain.
Though it was the area for Early-stage Immortal Emperors, they still encountered numerous Mid-stage Immortal Emperor Immortal Beasts, which they also slew. Of course, some price was paid, but the only consolation was that no one died.
After staying in such harsh environments for nearly a year, the Golden Demon Vulture suddenly flew in front of Chu Linfeng to inform him of some matters. Chu Linfeng’s expression changed slightly, "Unexpectedly this soon, but it’s also time to show the Immortal Realm’s might to the Immortal Beast."
Immediately summoning everyone, he said: "Now, the barrier between the Immortal Beast Area and the Immortal Realm has completely opened. Within ten days, the Immortal Beast war will erupt, it’s time we return to prepare, everyone head back to the Cyan Frost Emperor Palace now!"
