bookrandom Chapter 238 The Ice Lotus is Acquired, and the Three Are Shocked
Chapter 238 The Ice Lotus is Acquired, and the Three Are Shocked
a moment ago.
After passing the stone wall of inheritance, Chu Lengyu continued to climb the steps.
Her steps were light, without the slightest sign of fatigue.
As she continued to climb, the surrounding temperature dropped lower and lower. A thin layer of frost covered the stone steps in front of her, while crystal-clear icicles hung from the mountain walls on both sides, shimmering with a cold light.
She knew she was nearing the summit of the misty mountain.
Chu Lengyu released her divine sense once more, wanting to explore what secrets were hidden atop this misty mountain.
Wherever her divine sense passed, she could feel streams of pure spiritual energy gathering at the mountain peak, forming a small vortex of spiritual energy.
The mountaintop was covered in silver, everything was covered in white snow, there was nothing else, only a vast frozen lake came into view.
The surface of the frozen lake is as smooth as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, just like a mirror of the sky.
In the middle of the lake, a giant ice lotus blooms quietly.
Its petals are layered upon layered, crystal clear, and extremely pure, as if sculpted by nature, adding a touch of captivating color and a hint of mystery to this snow-white world, making people want to get closer and explore.
But why would such a unique lotus flower grow in such a high-altitude, frigid place? It couldn't have grown without a reason; who planted it? Chu Lengyu pondered this with curiosity.
She also noticed that the lotus seemed somewhat strange, not a normal mutation.
In the Pine Forest Cottage, the people of Jade Cauldron Pavilion often discussed the cultivation of spiritual herbs with her, summarizing the rules. She had seen many different kinds of mutated spiritual plants, so she could see the abnormality of this Ice Lotus at a glance.
In addition, Chu Lengyu was surprised to find that there seemed to be something at the bottom of this icy lake.
Although the millennia-old ice was incredibly hard, it couldn't stop her divine sense from probing in. However, the bottom of the lake blocked her way, and she could only determine that there was a huge cavity beneath the icy lake.
This made her even more curious.
As she pondered, she had almost reached the end of the long and winding three thousand steps of cold stone stairs.
Looking back at the winding stone steps, Chu Lengyu couldn't help but sigh inwardly: these three thousand steps are truly a misnomer.
Only the first 1,500 steps are truly meticulously crafted and arranged.
The runes and formations are cleverly hidden in the stone steps, each step containing subtle pressure, testing the climber's will and strength.
However, after traversing these 1,500 steps, the remaining half of the stone steps gradually became ordinary, losing the test of those runes and formations, leaving only a bone-chilling cold.
Clearly, those who set up the formation had reached their limit and could no longer create challenges of higher levels. The remaining steps were filled with endless cold air, serving as obstacles.
Chu Lengyu keenly sensed that the chill emanating from the ice lotus was not simple; it carried a hint of yin and cold power.
For cultivators of the Misty Mountain, this was certainly a difficult hurdle to overcome, but for her, the chill was as if it were nothing, unable to hinder her progress at all.
She walked even faster and soon reached the summit.
In the icy pool, the ice lotus, which was originally as serene and beautiful as an ice sculpture, seemed to sense something at this moment. Before she reached the top, it stretched out several blue-green vines, which danced wildly like pythons and rushed straight towards her!
The ice lotus has been rooted on this mountain peak for thousands of years. Over the long years, it has long regarded this land as its own territory.
Therefore, when it sensed that an outsider dared to step into this forbidden area, it instinctively took action to attack.
It extends its vines from beneath the ice, carrying a chilling, bone-chilling aura, intending to tear the intruder to shreds, plunder its flesh and blood, and turn it all into its nourishment.
This is how it has hunted and fed for so many years.
Those humans with abundant energy and vitality are nothing more than its food; it enjoys the feeling of transforming life into its own nourishment.
However, just as the vines were about to touch Chu Lengyu, she simply flicked her hand away.
An invisible force surged from her hand, like a sharp blade, instantly crushing all the vines into dust.
Ice Lotus's long-accumulated offensive was so easily defeated in front of her.
It sensed an unprecedented threat, and the flower suddenly bloomed. What was clearly an elegant and pure lotus flower now resembled a ferocious beast, revealing its sharp fangs.
It releases an even stronger chill, making the surrounding air seem to freeze.
Chu Lengyu scanned the ice lotus with her divine sense and saw through it. A slight smile of disdain appeared on her lips.
Her figure vanished, and in the next instant she appeared in front of the Ice Lotus, extending a finger and gently touching the stamen of the Ice Lotus.
In an instant, the ice lotus's chill seemed to have met its nemesis, quickly receding, and the enormous flower began to slowly close, becoming docile.
A faint light flickered at Chu Lengyu's fingertips, and the ice lotus began to slowly shrink, eventually becoming a palm-sized ice-blue lotus that landed in her palm.
The mist that swirled around the mountain lost its support and gradually began to dissipate from the mountaintop.
When Zhu Weng and the others arrived, this was the scene they witnessed:
A strange girl in white stood by the ice pool, holding a small ice lotus in her hand. The ice lotus, which had been rooted in the center of the ice pool for thousands of years, had disappeared without a trace, leaving only an empty ice pit!
The three of them stood there, stunned.
Old Man Zhu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "This... how is this possible?"
The Ice Lotus was actually taken away?
Madam Lan was also incredulous. That was the Ice Lotus that had protected Mist Mountain for a thousand years. How could it be subdued by an outsider like this!
Old Man Merlin was equally incredulous, but a complex emotion quickly flashed in his eyes. He seemed to have thought of something, but he wasn't sure.
Chu Lengyu turned around, her gaze sweeping over the three of them indifferently. She showed no surprise or awe, and simply said calmly, "I am destined to have this ice lotus, so I will accept it."
Her tone was as if she were stating an unchangeable fact.
Upon hearing this, the old bamboo craftsman was furious.
He shouted, "How dare you! Do you know what this Ice Lotus means to Mist Mountain? How dare you try to possess it?!"
He spoke with righteous indignation, but his eyes were fixed on the ice lotus in her hand, and the jade bamboo staff in his hand was itching to be used.
Regardless of what methods the strange woman used, now that the ice lotus has left the ice pool and appears so harmless, he is determined to do everything in his power to snatch it.
Chu Lengyu gave him a cold look, and that icy gaze made Zhu Weng feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his whole body trembled.
As if someone had grabbed Zhu Weng by the throat, the suffocating sensation made him realize that the woman in front of him was even more terrifying than Bing Lian!
Madam Lan was unwilling to accept this situation. Was she really going to just stand by and watch someone else leave with Binglian?
She quickly stepped forward and earnestly requested, "Young lady, the Ice Lotus is indeed of great significance to Mist Mountain, and it was first discovered and protected by the Bai family until now. I wonder if... we could discuss this?"
She tried to drag the Bai family into the mess while simultaneously stalling for time.
The violent fluctuations and the dissipation of the ice mist just now will surely attract others to come up and investigate.
Madam Lan's mind raced. She thought that this woman was able to subdue the Ice Lotus, so her strength was hard to estimate. Since she was not good at fighting, it would be safer to wait until there were more people and then take advantage of the chaos to seize the Ice Lotus.
But at the same time, she, like Zhu Weng, was secretly preparing to rob him.
Chu Lengyu did not answer, but simply waved her hand, and the ice lotus turned into a blue light and merged into her body.
The three of them were stunned again.
Clearly, the Ice Lotus already belonged to her, and she couldn't possibly give it back.
This is what is meant by "a naturally born treasure, which the capable will obtain."
Chu Lengyu turned around and looked at the frozen lake again. Zhu Weng and Madam Lan thought she was leaving and were secretly anxious, ready to take action at any moment.
At the same time, they were secretly mocking the woman for being too confident, daring to expose her back to them.
The old man Merlin suddenly spoke up, saying, "Master Chu, please wait."
The other two were caught off guard by his words and nearly lost their breath while trying to circulate their internal energy.