Chapter 597

Chapter 597: Power of the Ice Master

Icy cold stretched for a hundred zhang, dyeing heaven and earth the same hue!

The stone tablet of Ice Master’s Tomb erupted with dazzling blue icy light, engulfing the surroundings in an azure expanse.

Bathed in the blue radiance, Ye Yun shuddered as waves of coldness dozens of times fiercer than before assaulted him. Countless strands of Ice Spirit Qi flooded in like a raging river, threatening to drown him entirely.

Ye Yun’s body trembled slightly—this coldness teetered on the edge of what he could endure. Even with his physical resilience and mastery of Ice Element Law, resisting it grew increasingly difficult.

Yet he noticed the Heart of Immortals and Demons within him hadn’t withdrawn. It still flickered black and white at his brow, sparking a reckless idea. Without hesitation, Ye Yun reopened his sealed pores, permitting the icy essence to invade his body.

“Ye Yun! Have you lost your mind? This icy essence is beyond your control!” Ancestor of the Sword Path cried out in alarm the moment he sensed Ye Yun’s actions.

The coldness here dwarfed even the fifth layer of Ice Tower’s chill by dozens of times. Surviving the fifth layer had already strained Ye Yun to his limits—this onslaught could only be withstood by a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul stage.

Ignoring the warning, Ye Yun let the icy essence surge inward. Instantly, his body froze solid, encased in ice. The coldness pierced deeper, crystallizing his meridians, halting his blood, and hurtling toward the depths of his soul.

Ancestor of the Sword Path panicked. If unchecked, this coldness would seal Ye Yun’s soul entirely, dooming them both to eternal icebound oblivion. Yet trapped within Ye Yun’s soul, he could only watch helplessly.

“Brother Jian, dear Ancestor, relax! Since when do I gamble with my life?” Ye Yun’s teasing voice rang out abruptly.

To the Ancestor’s shock, the invasive coldness suddenly veered upward and vanished at Ye Yun’s brow. Frantically probing with his spirit perception, he found nothing—no artifacts, no active techniques. Where had the icy essence gone?

Unseen by others, black and white light swirled like a whirlpool at Ye Yun’s brow. The Heart of Immortals and Demons devoured the coldness endlessly while emitting wisps of warmth, leaving his flushed face dripping sweat amidst the glacial prison.

“What sorcery is this? I detect nothing!” the Ancestor whispered, wary of disrupting Ye Yun’s focus.

“Just a trivial technique,” Ye Yun replied casually. “This coldness can’t harm me.”

On impulse, Ye Yun activated Little Absorption Technique. The invading icy essence intensified, condensing around him into a misty liquid as his body—save his steaming head—became completely sealed in ice.

Numb to his frozen limbs, Ye Yun observed through inner sight as the Heart of Immortals and Demons tirelessly absorbed the coldness. Time blurred until suddenly, the last wisp vanished. The heart trembled, its light dimming as if retreating.

Sensation flooded back. Ye Yun gaped at his transformed physique—his Great Demon Body had leapt to the late stage, rivaling any Nascent Soul stage ancestor’s might!

Previously stuck at early mastery, he’d advanced multiple tiers in what felt like moments. The Cleansing Immortal Heart Technique’s true challenge lay in body refinement—each stage demanded rare treasures and fortune. Yet here, mere exposure to the tomb’s coldness had boosted his physical strength tenfold!

The technique’s three stages flashed through his mind: Diamond Body deflecting Qi refining attacks; Great Demon Body matching Nascent Soul foes; and the legendary Holy Saint Body transcending mortality. Now bordering late Great Demon stage, only consolidation remained for perfection.

As awe gripped him, pure spiritual power cascaded from the heart—cool yet invigorating. It merged seamlessly with his enhanced physique, triggering a cultivation breakthrough.

“So this… is the Ice Master’s power?” Ye Yun murmured, stunned.

Then it happened—his cultivation surged, propelling him to new heights.

He advanced!