Free Web NovelChapter 1248: Chapter 1248: Twelve Ice Sculpture Guards
Up until now, neither Yang Yan nor the Five Exotic Beasts had actively counterattacked, only focusing on defense, which was purposeful.
Initially, Yang Yan thought the mastermind might be hiding atop the snowy mountain.
But now it seemed, controlling these Snow Demons for a responsive adaptation meant the enemy must be nearby.
Or, at the very least, there was a proxy or avatar controlling everything from a hidden spot.
Now, they were using themselves as bait to lure the opponent into making a mistake, then catch him to uncover what was really going on.
Finally, Yang Yan noticed something peculiar.
The Origin from the Snow Demons killed by the Five Exotic Beasts didn’t disperse chaotically but was quickly aggregating in a specific direction.
It seems the target is hiding there!
"Cold Flood Dragon, Black Death, Wolf King, Cyan Scale Eagle, and Mantis, follow me."
Once Yang Yan locked onto the target, he suddenly shouted explosively, vanished from where he stood, and dashed towards the right.
Seeing Yang Yan charging toward the center where the Snow Demon Origin was gathering, the five Exotic Beasts naturally didn’t fall behind and followed suit, executing their Body Technique to protect Yang Yan.
The actions of one person and five beasts were like stirring a hornet’s nest.
Roar!
A crazed roar echoed in the Void, and the Snow Demons originally attacking the Spirit Array in turns seemed stimulated and immediately changed direction, rushing toward Yang Yan’s group recklessly.
Seeing the reaction of the Snow Demon Legion, Yang Yan’s lips subtly curved upward.
It appears his speculation was correct, the target they locked onto was indeed the mastermind’s hideout.
He’s scared.
"Cold Flood Dragon leads the charge, attack at the fastest speed!" Yang Yan instructed the Cold Flood Dragon to strike while swiftly retreating with Body Technique.
Whiz!
The Cold Flood Dragon, without hesitation, transformed into a bolt of lightning, rushing straight into the core of the Snow Demons.
Though the other five Exotic Beasts were slightly slower, their aura exploded in an instant, following it and launching a stormy attack.
Roar!
The dragon’s roar echoed to the heavens, countless Snow Demons vanished in an instant under the Cold Flood Dragon’s icy mist.
The remaining four Exotic Beasts had their own techniques; any Snow Demon coming close was dismembered in an instant, both form and spirit extinguished.
In no time, screams arose one after another.
Fortunately, the Snow Demons were formless and shapeless; otherwise, the path of the Five Beasts would be littered with bodies and rivers of blood.
Yang Yan followed closely with his Protective Wind Shield, yet despite this, he still felt the strong Snow Demon Origin continually rushing toward him, causing his mind to briefly daze.
If one could train in such an environment, it would certainly yield twice the results with half the effort!
Yang Yan sighed inwardly.
However, he was quite aware this was merely wishful thinking.
The Snow Demons were many, fearless of death, but under the joint attack of the Five Exotic Beasts, they were hard to approach.
Thus, with the Cold Flood Dragon paving the way and the other four beasts assisting, Yang Yan’s group advanced overwhelmingly and invincibly.
The Cold Flood Dragon itself favored cold and shadow, primarily cultivating the Path of Profound Nether, thriving naturally in this extremely cold Land of the North Cold.
The other four Exotic Beasts had profound cultivation, relying solely on their formidable power for destruction.
As they encountered increasingly powerful Snow Demons, the pace of this team finally began to slow down.
Yang Yan, on the other hand, was inwardly delighted.
The previous Snow Demons were weak, with minimal Power of Origin, which he was not particularly interested in.
But as their strength grew, and the Power of Origin became more abundant and pure, it constituted a great supplement for Yang Yan.
Thus, with the Five Beasts guarding, Yang Yan discreetly captured the Snow Demon Power of Origin, gathering them up.
In such a short period, Yang Yan already reaped considerable rewards.
As they advanced, the wind and snow intensified, and the number of Snow Demons steadily increased, while their strength significantly improved.
Yang Yan and the Five Exotic Beasts, now fully synced in mind and action, saw victory in sight; without needing discussion, they forcibly accelerated their pace.
Soon after, they encountered a formidable Snow Demon of the Foundation Establishment Realm pinnacle.
Most importantly, this opponent clearly possessed intelligence.
Upon contact, the opposing Snow Demon strongman’s Divine Thought transmitted: "This is the forbidden ground of my Snow Demon clan. Stop immediately!"
Without waiting for Yang Yan to speak, the Cold Flood Dragon directly retorted: "This may be your Snow Demon clan’s forbidden ground, but it is not our territory. You initiated the attack; now we’ve come to retaliate, and you wish to call a halt? Wishful thinking!"
Before the Cold Flood Dragon finished speaking, it launched itself like an arrow, charging straight at the Snow Demon strongman.
Boom boom boom!
Bang bang bang!
The intense fighting sounds did not last long before the Cold Flood Dragon returned.
Yang Yan only noticed that in its front claws, it prominently held a silvery-white Inner Core!
Without needing Yang Yan to speak, the Cold Flood Dragon seemed to anticipate his thoughts, directly offering the treasure: "Master, earlier I noticed you were collecting Snow Demon Origin. I assume this Snow Demon Inner Core is immensely beneficial to you; please accept it!"
Yang Yan gladly accepted the Snow Demon Inner Core, fiddled with it for a while, and nodded with satisfaction: "The Cold Flood Dragon did well. The energy within this Inner Core is pure and suits my needs. Thank you!"
Before the Cold Flood Dragon could speak, the Cyan Scale Eagle suddenly screeched, its massive wings flapping as it soared, darting directly into the Snow Demon army, which hesitated due to the leader’s demise.
Bang bang bang!
Boom boom boom!
Another round of intense fighting broke out, this time lasting slightly longer; eventually, as the Cyan Scale Eagle returned, it too brought back a glowing silvery-white Snow Demon Inner Core.
In terms of rank, it was nearly identical to the one Yang Yan held.
The Cyan Scale Eagle also presented this Inner Core to Yang Yan, delighting him.
The remaining three Exotic Beasts followed suit, each capturing a major target amidst the Snow Demon army, thereby adding three more Inner Cores to Yang Yan’s collection.
As the saying goes, target the leader first during a conflict; with the Five Exotic Beasts presenting treasures to Yang Yan, the Snow Demon Legion, now leaderless, fell into brief chaos.
Initially, Yang Yan’s group progressed swiftly due to the Snow Demon Legion’s inability to mount an effective resistance.
But soon, the clever Snow Demons moved commanders to the rear, leaving only cannon-fodder Snow Demons charging continuously.
Though their pace slowed, they continued advancing relentlessly, as no Snow Demon could block their forward march.
"Ugh!"
While collecting Power of Origin, Yang Yan bumped into the suddenly stationary Cold Flood Dragon, grunting in pain, his blood slightly stirred.
"Why did you stop suddenly?" Yang Yan questioned, rubbing his forehead in curiosity.
The Cold Flood Dragon turned a deaf ear, its gaze fixated ahead on the twelve Ice Sculpture Guards standing silently.
Only then did Yang Yan notice the twelve Ice Sculpture Guards and the grand gate behind them that had appeared unexpectedly.
