21: Nine Thunders Return to One 2

Xiao Yan wasted no words, pointing his golden spear, "Scram!"

A simple word, yet it contained supreme pressure, causing the Soul Hall members' Qi and blood to churn! The three Half-Saints' expressions changed drastically, and they retreated in unison.

Yao Lao seized the opportunity to return to Xiao Bing's side, exclaiming in surprise, "You had a Breakthrough?"

Xiao Yan nodded, "I had a fortuitous encounter in the tomb." He looked at Xiao Bing, "I found the Source Ice Heart, but it requires nine Spiritual Thunders to activate."

Xiao Bing smiled bitterly, "I only have four..."

"No, you have five." Xiao Yan took out an ice-blue crystal, "This is the fifth one sealed in the tomb—the Profound Ice Lightning!"

Xiao Bing took the crystal, and the Spiritual Thunder within him immediately resonated strongly. System notifications flashed wildly:

【Detected fifth Spiritual Thunder: Profound Ice Lightning】

【Fusion will activate Ice Emperor Legacy】

【Warning: Ice Emperor's remnant Soul may take the opportunity to counterattack】

"No time to hesitate." Xiao Bing gritted his teeth and crushed the crystal!

"Boom!"

As the Profound Ice Lightning entered his body, Xiao Bing was struck as if by lightning, his entire being engulfed by ice-blue lightning! A terrifying energy storm erupted from him, forcing everyone to retreat repeatedly.

Soul Extinguisher saw this and urgently shouted, "Stop him! Quick!"

The three Half-Saints attacked simultaneously, their dark Dou Qi transforming into three giant pythons that lunged at Xiao Bing!

"Don't even think about it!" Xiao Yan swept his golden spear, and a sea of green flames surged out! Yao Lao also put forth all his effort, his Bone Chill Cold Fire assisting the attack!

Amidst the earth-shattering explosion, Xiao Bing's figure was gradually engulfed by the lightning...

—

Within the consciousness space.

Xiao Bing stood on a glacier, facing the Ice Emperor with his blue hair fluttering.

"Five Spiritual Thunders... enough for me to temporarily revive." The Ice Emperor smiled, "Give up resisting, your body belongs to me."

Xiao Bing sneered, "You wish!"

"Why be stubborn?" The Ice Emperor sighed, "I can preserve your consciousness, allowing you to exist in another form."

"Like those Puppets in the Soul Hall?" Xiao Bing scoffed, "I'd rather die!"

The Ice Emperor's eyes turned cold, "Then don't blame me!"

He waved his hands, and endless ice surged towards Xiao Bing! Xiao Bing mobilized the five Spiritual Thunders to resist, but he was steadily pushed back—after all, this was the Ice Emperor's home ground!

Just as Xiao Bing was about to be devoured, a green flame suddenly lit up in the consciousness space!

"Flame Brother?!"

The flame rapidly grew, transforming into Xiao Yan's figure: "I found you!"

The Ice Emperor's expression changed drastically: "A Dou Saint Soul? How could it enter here!"

Xiao Yan did not answer, directly striking out with his palm, the green flames forcing the Ice Emperor back: "Xiao Bing, quickly perform the Spiritual Thunder Fusion! I'll hold him off!"

Xiao Bing immediately sat cross-legged, fully circulating the five Spiritual Thunders. Outside, his body floated in mid-air, the five-colored lightning interwoven into a cocoon, and his Aura continuously climbed!

Soul Extinguisher was so anxious he stomped his feet: "Quick, break open that lightning cocoon!"

The three Half-Saints used all their might, but they couldn't budge the lightning cocoon in the slightest—Xiao Yan's main body was guarding it nearby, and no one could approach where his golden spear pointed!

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the lightning cocoon suddenly cracked, and dazzling blue light burst forth!

"Did he succeed?" Xiao Yan looked on expectantly.

The lightning cocoon completely shattered, and Xiao Bing's figure slowly emerged. His eyes were tightly closed, five-colored lightning flowed through his hair, and his Aura had surprisingly reached—

"Five-star Dou Saint?!" Soul Extinguisher screamed in horror, "This is impossible!"

Xiao Bing opened his eyes, which were a glacial blue, devoid of any emotional fluctuation: "Ants..."

"Not good!" Xiao Yan's expression changed drastically, "The Ice Emperor has taken control of Xiao Bing's body!"

'Xiao Bing' coldly scanned the entire scene, finally looking at Xiao Yan: "The Yan Emperor's Legacy... must be executed!"

He raised his hand and waved, and the five Spiritual Thunders transformed into a sky-shattering giant palm that slammed down! Xiao Yan hastily resisted, but was actually sent flying back hundreds of feet!

"Xiao Bing! Wake up!" Xiao Yan shouted, "Don't let him control you!"

'Xiao Bing' ignored him and continued to attack. Yao Lao tried to help but was sent flying by a palm strike, falling to the ground severely injured!

The situation instantly reversed! The Soul Hall members were both shocked and delighted, and Soul Extinguisher shouted: "Lord Ice Emperor! The Soul Hall welcomes your return!"

'Xiao Bing' gave him a cold glance: "Noisy." With a casual lightning strike, he actually heavily injured Soul Extinguisher!

The three Half-Saints exchanged glances, not daring to speak.

Xiao Yan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a look of determination flashing in his eyes: "Xiao Bing, I'm sorry..."

He formed hand Seals, and various different flames within his body erupted simultaneously: "Buddha's Wrath... Reincarnation!"

A dazzling fiery lotus slowly formed, and the surrounding space collapsed inch by inch! This was Xiao Yan's strongest killing move, comprehended after his advancement to Dou Saint!

'Xiao Bing' finally showed a trace of solemnity: "Origin of different flames... interesting."

Just as the two were about to clash, 'Xiao Bing's' body suddenly stiffened, and the blue light in his eyes flickered violently!

"Yan... Ge..." Xiao Bing's original voice came out intermittently, "Quick... use... the Source Ice Heart..."

Xiao Yan's eyes lit up, and he immediately took out the crystal clear, ice-blue heart-shaped gem: "How do I use it?"

"Press it on... my... glabella..."

Xiao Yan didn't hesitate, approaching like lightning, and the Source Ice Heart was directly pressed against Xiao Bing's forehead!

"Ah—!" The Ice Emperor's scream echoed through the sky, "No! This is impossible!"

The Source Ice Heart radiated dazzling blue light, and the five Spiritual Thunders within Xiao Bing's body surged wildly, actually beginning to automatically follow some profound Dao!

The Ice Emperor's will was drawn out little by little, turning into wisps of blue smoke that were absorbed by the Source Ice Heart. Xiao Bing's eyes gradually regained clarity...

"Did it succeed?" Xiao Yan asked nervously.

Xiao Bing let out a long breath: "It's temporarily suppressed." He looked at the Source Ice Heart, "Most of the Ice Emperor's power is sealed within this. As long as all nine Spiritual Thunders are gathered..."

Before he finished speaking, another anomaly occurred!

In the distant sky, a spatial crack as black as ink suddenly opened, and terrifying pressure made everyone feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave!

A man in a black robe with a feminine face slowly walked out, each step causing heaven and earth to tremble!

"Soul... Soul Heaven Emperor!" Yao Lao's face was bloodless.

Soul Heaven Emperor scanned the entire scene, his gaze finally landing on the Source Ice Heart in Xiao Bing's hand: "This Lord has been waiting for a long time."

He gently raised his hand, and Xiao Bing was immediately struck as if by lightning, the Source Ice Heart flying out of his hand!

"No!" Xiao Yan lunged to grab it but was shaken back by an invisible force!

Soul Heaven Emperor toyed with the Source Ice Heart, nodding in satisfaction: "Not bad, with this, the plan will be perfect."

Xiao Bing endured the severe pain and stood up: "You... what exactly do you want to do?"

Soul Heaven Emperor smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter if I tell you." He looked around at everyone, "This Lord wants to use the nine Spiritual Thunders and the Source Ice Heart to open a planar passage and welcome the arrival of the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan!"

"What?!" Everyone was horrified.

"Madman!" Yao Lao cursed, "You're going to destroy the entire Dou Qi Continent!"

Soul Heaven Emperor didn't care: "The strong prey on the weak, it's only natural." He looked at Xiao Bing, "Kid, this Lord will take the five Spiritual Thunders in your body."

He flicked his finger, and a black light shot straight towards Xiao Bing's glabella!

At the critical moment, a silver sword light appeared out of nowhere, shattering the black light!

"You want to touch my Han Family son-in-law, have you asked me?"

A cold female voice sounded, and everyone turned their heads to see Han Yue stepping through the air, followed by dozens of Han Family powerhouses. Even more surprisingly, she held a lightning bolt like moonlight in her hand—the sixth Spiritual Thunder, Moonlight Thunder!

"Han Yue!" Xiao Bing was both surprised and delighted.

Han Yue landed beside Xiao Bing and handed him the Moonlight Thunder: "Father told me to bring it."

Soul Heaven Emperor narrowed his eyes: "Another Spiritual Thunder... very good, it saves this Lord the trouble of going to the Han Family to get it."

Just as he was about to attack, the sky suddenly cracked open again! A golden figure sped forth, blocking everyone's path:

"Soul Heaven Emperor, your opponent is me!"

The newcomer was clad in golden armor, with a magnificent Aura—the Gu Clan Chief, Elder Gu Yuan!

Soul Heaven Emperor's expression finally changed: "Elder Gu Yuan... you actually came out of seclusion!"

Elder Gu Yuan sneered: "If I didn't come out, wouldn't I let a villain like you succeed?"

The two nine-star Dou Saints confronted each other, and the energy of heaven and earth surged wildly! Seizing this opportunity, Xiao Bing quickly performed the Moonlight Thunder Fusion, and his Aura once again skyrocketed!

Xiao Yan came to Xiao Bing's side: "What do we do now?"

Xiao Bing looked at the Source Ice Heart in his hand—the one Soul Heaven Emperor had taken was actually an illusion, the real one was still in his hand!

"Gather the Spiritual Thunders, and activate the Source Ice Heart." Xiao Bing said in a deep voice, "This is the only way to resist Soul Heaven Emperor!"

"Still three short..."

A look of determination flashed in Xiao Bing's eyes: "I know where they are—the Soul Hall headquarters!"