Chapter 759: Sudden Crisis Emerges
"Doesn't this mean that the Ice Corpse's cultivation is now more terrifying than before?"
Many martial artists exclaimed in shock.
"Do not be overly concerned. Now is the time when it is at its weakest. I need you to eliminate it. Only by destroying it can you be transported out of here! If all of you attack together and still cannot destroy it, then you'll have no choice but to be sealed here with it!"
The deep voice suddenly spoke coldly.
"No!"
Many martial artists nearly broke down in tears.
They knew their strength was far inferior to Ming Zheng, who was at the Martial Saint Eighth Layer, and now a harsh reality stood before them: Ming Zheng had already been eliminated by the Ice Corpse. They feared that even if they all attacked together, they would not be its match.
"Now is your best opportunity to strike. If you hesitate, I will still keep you all here!"
The deep voice spoke coldly again.
"We really jumped into a trap!"
Many martial artists regretted agreeing to take on the final challenge, fearing they might all be sealed here with the Ice Corpse.
"Does anyone have any animal's fresh blood? I need some blood to lure the Ice Corpse up. If we can draw it into the Fire Formation, that would be ideal! Instead of lamenting, think about how best to deal with that Ice Corpse!"
Duan Gujin stepped forward angrily.
Hearing Duan Gujin's reprimand, many touched their noses, realizing they shouldn't have sighed and mourned earlier.
"I have some demon blood, which I typically use to attract the attention of demons!"
A martial artist shouted immediately.
"Then please place your demon Blood Crow in the most powerful Fire Formation here. The Ice Corpse will fear the flames!"
Duan Gujin said immediately.
"Right! Elders of the Taihuang Immortal Sect, you're more knowledgeable. Which Fire Formation is the strongest here? Place my demon blood in that formation, lure the Ice Corpse up, then activate the formation to burn it!"
Suggested the disciple.
The Taihuang Immortal Sect elders discussed briefly and decided to divide the disciple's demon blood into five portions, placing them in five Fire Formations.
"Do you think the Ice Corpse will come up?"
After arranging the blood, an elder asked.
"It will. Everyone, spread out a bit. I saw the Ice Corpse had two pairs of wings; it can fly!"
Replied Duan Gujin.
Hearing this, the others gasped.
They had struggled against those grounded Ice Corpses earlier.
Now, facing a flying Ice Corpse, naturally, they felt afraid.
"Qing Lian, can you see what's happening below now?"
Duan Gujin asked Qing Lian, transmitting the question secretly.
"I see a White Silkworm flying around below! Be careful, its strength is formidable, at least at the Martial Saint Eighth Layer. I think it's an Ice Corpse of a naturally spawned anomaly!"
Qing Lian transmitted back.
Upon hearing this, Duan Gujin took a deep breath.
His gaze flickered as he considered a possibility.
"The Ice Corpse down there is most likely the Queen of the Ice Corpses!"
He informed everyone, telling them to contain their life aura and not release any qi.
Moments later, they heard the faint sound of flapping wings nearby, and their hearts pounded; they guessed the Ice Corpse might be nearby.
A moment later, they saw a white light flying out from the broken round building, diving towards the demon blood.
Seeing clearly, they gasped as cold sweat broke out on their backs.
It turned out to be a White Silkworm as thick as a man's arm and resembling a giant caterpillar.
Though it appeared harmless, the Martial Saint aura it emitted affirmed it was no ordinary silkworm.
As the White Silkworm landed in the demon blood, an elder immediately activated the Fire Formation.
With a loud boom, blazing flames enveloped the White Silkworm.
Seeing the White Silkworm engulfed in the flames, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
However, the next moment, they saw a mass of icy energy burst from the White Silkworm.
The flames surged even more fiercely upon contact with the icy energy.
The air crackled with popping sounds, and everyone's eyes remained fixated on the silkworm, tension rising.
They desperately hoped the formation's flames would completely consume the White Silkworm, but knowing it was once a Shattering Void Ninth Layer Ice Corpse filled them with fear.
Meanwhile, Duan Gujin used the opportunity to consume over ten drops of Ten-thousand-year-old Divine Milk, focusing on restoring his Primordial Power.
He had expended much of it earlier, so he needed to replenish.
He hoped the other martial artists could weaken the White Silkworm, or even better, defeat it together.
However, he doubted they could eliminate the White Silkworm even if they all attacked at once.
He observed that the White Silkworm resisted fire attribute power far better than other Ice Corpses, rendering ordinary flames ineffective.
To counter the White Silkworm, only the flames from the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order would suffice.
But previously, he had used much of those flames on the cocoon. He needed time to restore his power and infuse it into the order again.
The Taihuang Immortal Sect's elders continuously maneuvered the nearby Fire Formations, using the fire attribute power within them against the White Silkworm.
One elder immobilized the White Silkworm with a binding treasure, leaving it unable to move and at the mercy of the flames.
Despite the fiery intensity, the flames couldn't harm the White Silkworm's true body.
The elders, having obtained several fire attribute treasures earlier, now wielded them against the White Silkworm.
For the moment, they suppressed it, leaving it without any means of counterattack.
"Everyone, it's still alive. You must use all your might to destroy it! If it leaves here alive, the entire Yuanzhen Continent will face catastrophe!"
The deep voice resounded again.
Upon hearing this, everyone exerted even more effort.
The ten plus Taihuang Immortal Sect elders there, each with a cultivation at the Fifth Level of Martial Saint or above, together overwhelmingly confronted the White Silkworm, not yet reaching the Shattering Void Realm.
As time elapsed, about half an hour passed swiftly.
By that time, Duan Gujin had fully restored his Primordial Power, letting him infuse the Fire Control Heavenly Divine Order with it anew.
Staring at the White Silkworm engulfed by the blaze, his eyes flickered with uncertainty.
Despite the seemingly unassailable situation for the silkworm, with persistence, it seemed it could soon be vanquished.
Yet for reasons unknown, watching the White Silkworm burning in the blaze, a sudden sense of crisis gripped Duan Gujin.
Previously, using the Heavenly Order's flames against the White Silkworm had ended in failure.
He knew the order's flames were far hotter than any others present. Yet, if they couldn't burn the silkworm to ash, other flames would fare no better.
If other fires were to consume the White Silkworm, it would likely need an extended burning period.
Given the situation, Duan Gujin couldn't gauge how much longer they could continue casting flames.
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