Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique

"Can I really awaken my bloodline?" Lady Ya’s eyes were fixed on Bai Zhen, brimming with anticipation. In a world where strength was paramount, everyone yearned for great power, and Lady Ya was no exception. It was just that she had been exiled for the past few years, forced to rely on her own fumbling efforts for cultivation. That was why she had only managed to reach the Spirit Pupil Tier.

"Of course. Come, Saintess, this way please!" Bai Zhen gave a firm nod and led Lady Ya and Shen Haoran into the deepest part of the Fox Race’s territory.

Gazing at the enormous Cold Pool before them, both Shen Haoran and Lady Ya were stunned. They hadn’t expected the Fox Race to be hiding such a sacred place. The Energy seeping from the pool was immense, and Shen Haoran could clearly sense an even more terrifying power Sealed deep beneath it!

"Saintess, this is our Fox Race’s Demon Transformation Pool. It is also a forbidden land for our people. This is the place where the Nine-tailed White Fox Bloodline is awakened!" Bai Zhen explained.

"The place to awaken the Nine-tailed White Fox Bloodline? You’re not thinking of having Lady Ya jump in, are you? Even I might not be able to withstand the frigid energy from this Cold Pool, let alone a Martial Artist at the Spirit Pupil Tier like her," Shen Haoran said, rolling his eyes.

Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, Bai Zhen gave an embarrassed laugh. It was true; even he would have trouble withstanding the frigid energy from the Cold Pool, to say nothing of Lady Ya. But the fate of the Fox Race was hanging by a thread, and they urgently needed the power of the Nine-tailed White Fox Bloodline. ’I have no other choice!’

"I can try!" Lady Ya gazed at the Cold Pool, her eyes filled with resolve. She knew what Bai Zhen was worried about. Moreover, just by standing here, she could clearly feel a calling from the pool’s depths—a calling that seemed incredibly urgent!

Seeing the determined look in Lady Ya’s eyes, Shen Haoran shook his head in resignation. He walked to the edge of the Cold Pool and slowly reached toward the water. The moment his fingers made contact, a bone-chilling cold shot up his arm. Crystalline ice rapidly formed, freezing his arm solid!

At this, Shen Haoran frowned. With a powerful shake of his arm, an inferno of black flames erupted, instantly melting the ice. Billows of steam rose from his limb.

"It’s tolerable. Still within my limits," Shen Haoran said nonchalantly, dusting off his hands. He then turned to Lady Ya. "Let’s go. I’ll take you down."

"Really?" Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, both Lady Ya and Bai Zhen’s faces lit up with joy. ’Shen Haoran has the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian! Dealing with the frigid energy in this Cold Pool should be easy for him.’

"The frigid energy in this Cold Pool likely gets stronger the deeper we go. I can’t guarantee I can get Lady Ya to the very bottom, but I’ll do my best," Shen Haoran said with a shrug. He was well aware of the Fox Race’s situation, but he wasn’t helping them—he was helping Lady Ya. ’Lady Ya has the Nine-tailed White Fox Bloodline. If she awakens it, her combat power will skyrocket, and her future potential will be immense. After all, back in the Ancient Era, the Nine-tailed White Fox was a being on par with the likes of Changmao, one of the Ten Great Fierce Beasts!’

"Then, my sincerest thanks, Young Friend Shen!" Seeing that Shen Haoran held no grudge for his previous animosity and was instead helping the Fox Race, a faint blush crept onto Bai Zhen’s aged face.

"Don’t thank me. If you’re going to thank anyone, thank Lady Ya," Shen Haoran said, waving his hand dismissively. ’If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be lifting a finger to help the Fox Race.’

"You have made a good friend, Saintess," Bai Zhen said to Lady Ya.

At his words, Lady Ya just offered a faint smile. She had some understanding of Shen Haoran’s character. ’I was so lucky to have saved him back then. Otherwise, my life would never have become this exciting!’

"Let’s go!" With a wave of his hand, Shen Haoran enveloped them both in black flames. Then, he leaped, taking Lady Ya with him as they plunged straight into the Cold Pool.

TSSSS...

The scorching flames clashed with the bone-chillingly frigid energy, instantly erupting into clouds of steam that enveloped the space above the Cold Pool. A moment later, influenced by the cold air high above, the steam condensed into hail that pelted back down into the water.

Gazing at the violently churning Cold Pool, Bai Zhen murmured, "I hope everything goes smoothly for them."

Meanwhile, Shen Haoran and Lady Ya were descending deeper into the Cold Pool. The black flames wreathing their bodies held the bone-chilling water at bay. Any wisps of frigid energy that touched the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian instantly dissipated like snow under a blazing sun. Lady Ya felt no cold at all; in fact, she felt pleasantly warm.

However, as they descended, the surrounding frigid energy grew increasingly intense. Eventually, even with the protection of the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian, Lady Ya began to feel a bone-piercing chill. She had no choice but to unfurl a snow-white tail and wrap it around herself, which provided some relief from the cold.

A faint, shell-like pattern also appeared on Shen Haoran. The Fire Spirit Black Obsidian was certainly hot, but the frigid energy from the depths of the pool was somehow managing to penetrate its fiery barrier. This forced them both to resort to their own means of protection.

"Still no bottom?" Shen Haoran stared into the inky black depths, his brow furrowed in concern. ’If this keeps up, even with the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian’s protection, we probably won’t be able to handle the cold at the bottom.’

"We’re close! I can feel it, it’s not far now!" Lady Ya said, her voice trembling. The intense cold had already turned her lips purple, but the light in her eyes hadn’t dimmed in the slightest.

Seeing her condition, Shen Haoran pushed the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian to its absolute limit. The surge of warmth brought some relief to Lady Ya. Then, Shen Haoran gave the inky depths one last, hard look. With a flash of determination in his eyes, he shot downwards like a black bolt of lightning.

KRA-KA-KA...

As Shen Haoran plunged downward, the surrounding frigid energy began to crystallize on his and Lady Ya’s bodies. Ice coated their arms, which soon went completely numb. More terrifyingly, even the Fire Spirit Black Obsidian protecting them was now showing signs of freezing over.

’Almost there! We’ve made it!’ Shen Haoran’s expression was grim as he continued to plummet, but his speed was rapidly decreasing. Ice had already encased more than half of his body, and his consciousness was beginning to fade.

VMMMM...

Just then, both Shen Haoran and Lady Ya felt a low hum resonate in their minds. A terrifying Devouring Power abruptly erupted from the bottom of the Cold Pool. Before either of them could react, they were swallowed whole. A moment later, the depths of the Cold Pool fell silent once more, as if nothing had ever happened...