Chapter 754: Awakening Divine Skills
Soon, the bricks and stones covering the circular structure were smashed, and everyone saw a huge deep pit below the circular structure.
Seeing that enormous pit, everyone couldn't help but gasp in amazement.
They tried to probe with their Divine Sense, only to find it was thwarted.
"Is there anyone brave enough to go down and investigate?"
Just then, a low voice called out.
Duan Gujin took a deep breath; his Divine Sense, like the other Martial Artists, was blocked.
Yet he could sense a change in temperature around, suggesting that the Ice Corpse below, if not dead, was at its last breath.
If there's a need to act, it must be done now!
He hurriedly sent a covert message to Qing Lian, warning her to prepare the treasures Zhao Wuji had given her, just in case.
Then, with a leap, he jumped down, holding a torch.
Seeing him jump down, everyone's expressions changed slightly.
"What should we do? That guy jumped down!"
Among those present, it was the Taihuang Immortal Sect who was the most agitated, feeling that Duan Gujin had deceitfully snatched their top reward. They vowed to retrieve it no matter what.
However, some thought that the young man who had jumped down truly showed commendable courage.
"Should we follow him?"
The Immortal Sect Disciples cautiously approached the edge of the circular building, some even tossing torches below. These torches only illuminated a large empty ground and Duan Gujin standing there.
Duan Gujin's decision to jump down was due to sensing that the temperature below was no longer as frigid as before, hinting at some change down there.
He considered the possibility: "Perhaps the Ice Corpse is already dead!"
His eyes widened, scanning the surroundings carefully, and soon he noticed a giant cocoon ahead.
Seeing that enormous cocoon, he immediately thought of a possibility.
"Could the Ice Corpse be hiding inside the cocoon!"
He exhaled a murky breath and drew a Longsword from his storage ring, infusing it with Primordial Power.
Once the Longsword was fully charged, he raised it with his right hand and thrust it toward the cocoon.
However, he only heard a clang, as the Longsword failed to pierce the cocoon, emitting instead the sound of metal striking metal.
Frowning, he realized the cocoon had become as hard as steel.
It was then that those above shouted down loudly.
"Friend down there, what's the situation now?"
"I don't see any Ice Corpse. I see a huge cocoon here, about two meters high. I tried piercing it with my Longsword, but it's indestructible! If you're interested, you can come down and see for yourselves!"
Duan Gujin replied honestly.
Hearing Duan Gujin's words, many above assumed the Ice Corpse had indeed been eliminated and sighed in relief.
"No matter what is below, it must be completely destroyed to eliminate future threats!"
Just then, the low voice echoed from the Void.
"Let's head down as well!"
The Taihuang Immortal Sect Disciples, suddenly excited, leapt down.
Soon, they too saw the cocoon.
"This cocoon is ours!"
The Martial Saint Eighth Layer disciple from the Taihuang Immortal Sect arrogantly declared.
Having continuously pierced the cocoon several times with no success, Duan Gujin furrowed his brow slightly. He hadn't expected these Immortal Sect Disciples to brazenly claim credit upon coming down.
"Why?"
He hurriedly held some Ten-thousand-year-old Divine Milk in his mouth. When his Primordial Power was half-depleted, he would drink the Divine Milk to recover it.
"Form up! We must kill anyone possessed by the Ice Corpse here. Let's all go together!"
Following this, the Martial Saint Eighth Layer warrior shouted loudly.
Hearing his call, the present Immortal Sect Disciples suddenly understood, drawing their Longswords and surrounding Duan Gujin, preventing his escape.
"You deserve to die!"
Duan Gujin was suddenly furious, never imagining that the Immortal Sect Disciples would accuse him of being invaded by the Ice Corpse, using this chance to eliminate him.
"Since you're courting death, I'll fulfill your wish!"
Duan Gujin coldly snorted. Instantly, he unleashed his Giant Demon Dragon Elephant Martial Soul, releasing waves of immense combat power.
The Taihuang Immortal Sect Disciples who jumped down initially thought that their numerical advantage would easily defeat Duan Gujin and seize his treasures, but they hadn't anticipated him unleashing the full power of the Giant Demon Dragon Elephant Martial Soul.
Zhao Wuji had previously taught Duan Gujin the complete version of the Giant Demon Dragon Elephant Martial Soul Profound Meaning, allowing Duan Gujin to activate an Innate Divine Ability.
Ordinarily, this Innate Divine Ability needed to be cultivated to the Late Stage Martial Saint to activate.
But through Zhao Wuji's teachings, Duan Gujin had already activated this Innate Divine Ability.
This was an attack skill using Martial Soul power. Though powerful, it had a flaw: it required close combat with the enemy.
Soon, a Black Long Spear appeared in Duan Gujin's right palm.
This Black Long Spear resembled the one Zhao Wuji had used to slay strong enemies, but the one in Duan Gujin's hand was much smaller and had to be held, not launched.
Torrents of Giant Demon Dragon Elephant Martial Soul Domain Power enveloped Duan Gujin, creating unusual light patterns beneath his feet.
The surrounding Immortal Sect Disciples sensed the terrifying aura emanating from Duan Gujin, their hearts pounding uncontrollably.
Realizing the powerful aura from Duan Gujin, the Martial Saint Eighth Layer warrior took a deep breath, immediately launching a fierce attack with his Longsword.
He knew he mustn't allow Duan Gujin the chance to unleash his full combat power.
"I don't know why, even though my cultivation far surpasses his, I feel a deep fear in my heart!"
The Martial Saint Eighth Layer Disciple charged first, but as he got within three meters of Duan Gujin, a sense of being ensnared in quicksand overcame him.
"Damn!"
Feeling his Body hindered by Domain Power, his face turned ashen.
He tried to release his own Domain Power for protection.
But found his Domain Power couldn't cancel out his opponent's. This indicated the opponent's Domain Power was vastly superior, an outcome he hadn't anticipated before.
"How is this possible? I am a Martial Saint Eighth Layer! Has he not unleashed his full strength? Was he just pretending?"
In an instant, the Martial Saint Eighth Layer warrior considered a frightening possibility.
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