Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Ye Chen couldn't help but glance at the Snow Jade White Fox in surprise.

'As expected of a Great Demon at the Divinity Transformation Realm. Just a single wisp of its aura is enough to cause such a drastic change in the surroundings!'

'Of course, this also has to do with the Snow Jade White Fox's innate Divine Techniques. Another Great Demon at the Divinity Transformation Realm might not necessarily be able to match this one's power.'

A clear, cyan light flowed over Ye Chen's body, silently neutralizing the invading chill.

Ye Chen ignored the Snow Jade White Fox and walked straight toward the nearby pool.

An ordinary Cultivator would likely have been forced to stop here, or even flee in a panic.

But how could Ye Chen be frightened by a mere Great Demon of the Divinity Transformation Realm?

Seeing Ye Chen ignore it, the Snow Jade White Fox flew into a rage.

It extended its sharp claws and swiped through the air. In that instant, countless ice flowers materialized around Ye Chen. The extreme cold turned every wisp of water vapor in the area into a terrifying weapon.

The myriad ice flowers bombarded Ye Chen in a dense swarm.

However, Ye Chen's body was covered in cyan scales, and the ice flowers' bombardment failed to put a single dent in his defense.

The Snow Jade White Fox seemed to sense something was amiss.

It stopped testing Ye Chen with such ordinary attacks. Its crystalline, jade-like eyes flashed, and a thick pillar of water suddenly shot out from the Dark River.

The pillar of water swept forward. A terrifying chill clung to it, transforming it into a column of ice that smashed down toward Ye Chen's head with immense force.

With a casual expression, Ye Chen flicked his finger. A beam of Spiritual Power shot out, blasting the ice pillar to smithereens.

But Ye Chen's nonchalant resistance only fanned the flames of the Snow Jade White Fox's fury. It suddenly pounced at him, and a vast, icy tempest began to brew within the narrow, subterranean space.

'If that storm erupts, this entire area will likely collapse. That's certainly not something I want to see.'

'After all, if the foundation gives way, it could affect the integrity of Kunlun Mountain itself.'

'I just received a heaven-defying opportunity from the secret realm within Kunlun Mountain; the last thing I want is for something to happen to it.'

'Besides, the others are all on the mountain, absorbing the rain of Great Dao light to temper their cultivation.'

'If the mountain becomes unstable, it will interrupt their meditation.'

Ye Chen's gaze grew sharp. In that instant, a scorching aura erupted from his body.

It was as if a scorching sun had appeared out of thin air. The violent, fiery aura dispelled all the surrounding cold, and the frozen river rapidly melted. If Ye Chen hadn't been consciously holding back, even the Yin-Chill Marrow would have been affected!

The Snow Jade White Fox's expression changed drastically, its fur standing on end!

It had never encountered such a terrifyingly scorching aura. Its own icy presence dissipated as quickly as hard ice under a warm sun, and its power rapidly dwindled!

A tiny wisp of flame flickered to life on Ye Chen's fingertip.

The flame was blood-red and exuded a strange, unfathomable aura. The Snow Jade White Fox only had to glance at it from afar to feel a bone-chilling terror well up inside it.

It was as if it sensed a mortal threat!

Seeing the Snow Jade White Fox's panicked and bewildered expression, Ye Chen simply smiled faintly.

He strode forward and collected the Yin-Chill Marrow, stowing it away in his Imprisoned Dragon Grotto Heaven without any resistance.

Throughout the entire process, the Snow Jade White Fox didn't dare take a single step to stop him. Completely suppressed, it could only prostrate itself off to the side.

"The Red Lotus Karma Fire truly is one of the world's most powerful Daoic flames," Ye Chen remarked with a sigh.

'Whether it's an exotic beast like the Snow Jade White Fox or a Spiritual Object with an extremely dense, icy aura like the Yin-Chill Marrow...'

'...before the Red Lotus Karma Fire, they are all suppressed with no power to resist whatsoever!'

'In the face of the aura of a divine fire of this caliber, any and all things of ice and cold are utterly suppressed.'

After searching the vicinity for a while longer and finding nothing else of value, Ye Chen ambled over to the Snow Jade White Fox.

"In this sorry excuse for a place, besides the Yin-Chill Marrow, that pelt of yours is the most valuable thing left."

Ye Chen said with a faint smile.

At his words, a chill ran through the Snow Jade White Fox, and its expression changed drastically!

It knew exactly what he meant. This human had set his sights on it!

It immediately gave Ye Chen a pleading look, wagging its tail nonstop and letting out pitiful whimpers.

"What's this? You wish to submit to me?"

Ye Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression impassive.

The Snow Jade White Fox nodded vigorously.

Under the intimidating pressure of the Red Lotus Karma Fire, it couldn't even fathom the thought of struggling, let alone resisting.

A mere wisp of its aura was enough to make it tremble in terror, its spirit utterly broken.

"I suppose that's not out of the question."

"You will serve as my mount."

Ye Chen ordered casually.

Upon hearing his command, the Snow Jade White Fox obediently rose to its feet. Its form shifted, and it instantly transformed into a sturdy, three-meter-long fox.

Seeing this, Ye Chen just smiled faintly, then unceremoniously leaped onto the Snow Jade White Fox's back.

'In the face of death, even the proudest of demonic beasts will ultimately submit. None dare to act out of line.'

'This is especially true for a demonic beast like the Snow Jade White Fox, which thrives in the cold. Its greatest fear is the aura of a divine fire like the Red Lotus Karma Fire.'

'It's just my luck that I hold the very source of its fear. Otherwise, without a major battle, it wouldn't have been nearly so easy to make this creature submit.'

"You're lucky, you know."

"Your pelt may be valuable, but I'm not exactly short on cash at the moment."

"I might as well have you carry me to Dongxuan Province. The journey will be much more pleasant, and I can even cultivate on your back along the way."

Ye Chen mused aloud, stroking the soft, smooth fur on the Snow Jade White Fox's back.

'In any case, there's still nearly a month until the Peach Blossom Banquet begins.'

'It would be too much trouble to walk there myself. Having a demonic beast to ride would be far more convenient.'

Hearing this, the Snow Jade White Fox felt a deep bitterness in its heart.

'I am a Great Demon of the Divinity Transformation Realm from Kunlun Mountain! My clan is among the most elite of all demonic beasts!'

'No matter where I go, other demonic beasts treat me with the utmost respect and dare not cross me. Ordinary Cultivators flee for their lives at the mere sight of me, filled with terror.'

'When have I ever been so humiliated, forced to serve as a mere human's mount?'

'For a proud demonic beast such as myself, this is the ultimate disgrace.'

'But the Red Lotus Karma Fire this Cultivator wields is simply too terrifying.'

'A single wisp of its aura feels like the presence of a supreme deity, forcing me to my knees, unable to move a muscle.'

'I had no choice. For the sake of my own life, I could only choose to submit.'

"Let's go. Get me out of here first."