Zhao Fan's eyes flickered with a flashing light at their words.
A snowfall that devours Qi?
Interesting.
That would indicate either a naturally formed spirit-devouring formation or an environment saturated with an ancient frost law that drains the vitality of those unqualified to step forward.
And there are beasts guarding it?
So, likely beasts aren't affected by it.
Does that mean, the formation that only affects humans or perhaps the presence that isn't affected by ice calamity lotus?
"I See... I suppose a naturally formed spirit array is present there,"
Luo Yi's eyes widened slightly. "That… does make sense. We attempted to resist the draining effect with defensive treasures, but they were eroded within moments,"
"Then it's not a simple place," Zhao Fan said calmly.
"If it was just a natural phenomenon defensive treasures wouldn't collapse so easily. It suggests the existence of an intentional suppression mechanism, maybe it is likely tied to the lotus itself,"
Being able to eat defensive treasure also? Maybe it can also eat up defensive arrays and other means to defend oneself.
Wait... Could it be that only when we use Qi that it can absorb it?
What if one simply resists the old with his physical body?
No that's pure impossible.
It's negative 500 degrees Celsius, which goes way beyond the Kelvin scale so, the temperature of negative 500 already breaks the boundary of the universe.
So, it's likely that this snow can even freeze consciousness within seconds if one were to resist with the physical body.
Just, what is this heaven cooking?
...
Cici nodded thoughtfully, her expression turning serious.
"You mean to say that the Calamity Ice Lotus has its own natural defense? That would explain why no one has claimed it yet despite knowing its location... Then again, it's impossible for us to claim it and I believe even young master would find it hard, however, Peak Master Ningxue, from Sword Peak might be able to claim it since he has already touched the threshold of master level reaching nihility realm,"
The nihility realm is the realm of absolute nothingness.
One can nullify anything as long as Qi is strong.
One can also resist the laws of the world to a certain extent.
However, Zhao Fan doesn't believe she would help him.
She is indeed in nihility realm but she hesitate to make move which means her origin is damaged.
Maybe she have used some sort of rushing method thus having an unstable foundation and she likely came here to seek some healing treasure that can heal her.
That also explains why instead of leaving to search for treasure, she cultivated the rain of enlightenment.
She wanted to heal her origin.
"Well, Peak master Ningxue have no reason to help this Zhao, what's more, she might need the lotus herself because it seems her origin is damaged..." he said while little confused on why these peak masters of gold and snow sect are injured.
And it seems they aren't physically Injured rather their core origin is damaged.
This they had some sort of problems during recent time?
...
Cici also looked at Zhao Fan not knowing how much he knows.
But she could already tell Zhao Fan was connecting the dots.
It's clear she knows that he just learned the Ice Jade Peak master is injured.
And what's more, he even knows the sword peak master is injured.
But it wouldn't be an issue, right?
However before she could speak, Zhao Fan spoke.
"This Zhao is enlightened by your words so, I think it's better to not to visit that place immediately and continue searching for other treasures,"
Eh!?
He doesn't wanna seek the calamity ice lotus?
But that make sense, why would he throw his life when the situation isn't even known.
Cici, herself ran away from there.
"I see, then we are heading to the west... It is said the west is dangerous and less explored, I heard even the scouts that went to there haven't returned, I wonder if Young Master still wants to follow us," She asked.
"This Zhao has nothing else to do, so, I might as well follow," he replied.
"Ok then..."
So, their journey to the West began.
---
Meanwhile,
Ling Fei who saw the death of Ye Chen was shocked.
A dark lightning descended and killed him.
"Husband, I think that lightning doesn't belong in this world, it is full of laws,"
The one who spoke was Meilin.
Since, she is the inheritor of divine judgment tiger, she is familiar with lightning energy.
"Interesting..." Ling Fei muttered to himself.
'System, did you analyze the lightning?'
[ The system is familiar with such lightning, this is "Execution lightning" ]
'Execution lighting?'
[Correct! Systems can execute anyone when certain conditions ars met. ]
[The reason for his death seems to be lack of luck, and other conditions. ]
'Can you find out who did this?'
[Ding! It's impossible ]
Impossible?
It's probably Zhao Fan.
It may be there is someone else who is also hunting the protagonist.
'Ye Chen was the son of Luck, correct?'
[Correct! ]
Indeed. It's not 100% sure it's Zhao fan who did it.
But he is indeed a suspect.
...
"Young Master Ling, it seems you know something," Ningxue asked.
Needless to say, he caught up with the sword peak.
But he was a little late.
His target was already dead.
"Indeed... The lightning that killed the fellow Daoist is a lighting full of laws, which suggests that he was killed by someone instead of a natural accident," Ling Fei spoke.
"Ooh!? So, Young Master believes someone killed my disciple?" Ningxue asked raising her brows.
"Indeed... Someone who walks in path of the scholar is the only one who can do such thing, do you know any scholar currently offended by this Daoist?" Ling Fei made her think for a moment.
Who could it be?
Ye Chen has never offended any scholars.
The only one would be Zhao Fan.
But it was simple clash of world view.
Would Young Master zhao really do such a thing?
Of course, if Ling Fei had openly said it was Zhao Fa , she would ask many things but he made her think in that way.
When a killer murders someone with a knife, and a person simply states, "He was killed with a knife," others may question it, thinking, anyone could have killed him with a knife.
Doubt will be in their heart and suspicion remains scattered.
However, if the person instead says, "The one holding the knife killed him," people's minds will instinctively start connecting the dots.
Their vanity compels them to believe they uncovered the truth themselves.
Dumb people always like feel themselves as smart.
And once they do, they will be dead-set on their conclusion.
Of course, Ling Fei doesn't believe Ningxue is dumb, but he still believes in strategy.
Because even his system can kill Zhao Fan if conditions are met.
And same can be said with Zhao Fan.
His system can kill Ling Fei when conditions are met.