Chapter 81 Ten Thousand Year Ice Marrow.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The golden light curtain stretching across the sky suddenly erupted with a brilliance more dazzling than ever before!
Its majestic divine power, like a tidal wave, swept across the heavens and earth once more, instantly captivating everyone's attention.
[Rest period ended!]
[The Opportunity Ranking is now announced!]
[This ranking lists the ten most heaven-defying opportunities in the Douluo Continent; those with profound fortune will obtain them!]
The majestic Daoist voice echoed in the minds of every living being.
Countless people's breathing instantly became heavy, their eyes fixed intently on the light curtain, afraid of missing any detail.
Golden light flowed, converging into a list.
The ranking was not presented all at once, but rather slowly unfolded like a scroll, first revealing the tenth place.
[Ranking 10 on the Opportunity List: The Cave of Extreme Ice]
[Location: Core area of the far north, beneath the layer of ten-thousand-year-old profound ice]
[Opportunity Description: This is the core where the ice-attribute elemental power of the far north converges. Evolving over hundreds of thousands of years, it contains a massive amount of 'Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow'. Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow is a top-tier natural treasure formed from the very origin of the far north. It contains extremely pure ice-attribute energy and the essence of life. Long-term absorption is comparable to continuously consuming celestial herbs, not only rapidly improving cultivation but also purifying bloodlines, solidifying the foundation, and even having a chance to awaken the ultimate ice attribute.]
[Heavenly Curtain Rule Blessing: Those who enter the Cave of Extreme Ice will have their perception and absorption efficiency of ice-attribute energy increased by 100%, their resistance to the extreme cold environment greatly enhanced, and the probability of inner demons arising reduced.]
[Directional Guidance: Golden light guides, pointing directly to the origin.]
As the information on the light curtain appeared, a thin but incredibly clear golden beam of light, like a compass, descended from the sky.
Pointing towards the far north of the Douluo Continent, disappearing into that boundless white expanse!
"The Cave of Extreme Ice! Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Marrow!"
"Effects comparable to celestial herbs? Can it even awaken ultimate ice?"
"Cultivation efficiency doubled? This…this is simply the ultimate paradise for ice-attribute soul masters!"
The continent, especially all soul masters and families possessing ice-attribute martial souls, instantly erupted in excitement!
Their eyes became incredibly fervent.
If they could cultivate here for a period of time, breaking through bottlenecks and experiencing a surge in strength would be no longer a dream!
However, this fervor was quickly extinguished by the cold reality.
"But, that's the core area of the far north!"
"Snow Empress! Ice Empress! The three great kings of the far north! They just made it onto the soul beast power rankings!"
"Sigh, going to their lair to steal treasures? What's the difference between that and suicide?!"
Thinking of those two supreme beings of the far north, especially the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, whose strength became even more unfathomable after receiving rewards.
All human soul masters felt as if they had been doused with ice water.
The opportunity was good, but one had to be alive to enjoy it.
In an instant, the newly formed desire of various forces to send their elites had to be forcibly suppressed.
It was filled with helplessness and resentment. In the far north, in the core region, the moment the golden light of the heavens descended, two extremely powerful auras shot into the sky from different directions.
Without hesitation, they hurtled towards the core point indicated by the golden light!
It was the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress!
Having received the heavenly reward and greatly increased their strength, their speed was far greater than before.
Almost instantly, following that inexplicable connection, they broke through layers of solid ice and penetrated to the deepest part of the Extreme Ice Cave.
Before them, a huge cave formed of millennia-old, unmelting ice appeared.
Visible blue ice-attribute energy mist permeated the cave.
And in the center of the cave and on the surrounding ice walls, countless crystals, as clear as blue crystals, were embedded.
These were indeed the ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow that Tianmu had mentioned!
Their quantity and purity of energy far exceeded anything they had ever discovered before!
"This… there's so much!"
Even with the Snow Empress's composure, a hint of shock and delight flashed in her icy blue eyes.
She could sense that this ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow was enough to make her ultimate ice even purer.
It could even elevate the overall strength of the far north to a higher level!
The Ice Empress's azure scorpion tail swayed excitedly: "With this ice marrow, our chances of reaching a higher age are much greater!"
Without hesitation, the two women immediately began collecting these priceless treasures.
They used their powerful strength to peel pieces of the alluring ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow from the ice wall, storing them in their own storage spaces or temporarily sealing them with their icy power.
Just as they had nearly plundered all the ice marrow from the entire cave, the Snow Empress's gaze fell upon an inconspicuous corner of the cave.
There, a plump, crystal-clear ice silkworm was shivering and curled up in a ball.
A pair of small eyes were filled with fear and... a hint of pitiful grievance.
It was the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, still in its early stages of growth and not yet having reached a million years of cultivation. It had discovered this place even before the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress.
It had just been secretly pleased to have found this "secret canteen," preparing to slowly absorb the ice marrow and reach the "peak of insect life."
But before its beautiful dream could even begin, its home was exposed by the Heavenly Curtain.
It had even attracted the two absolute rulers of the far north.
The Ice Empress also noticed the weak Ice Silkworm, her face expressionless.
Normally, she wouldn't even bother to glance at a soul beast of this level.
The Snow Empress remained indifferent; she was not a bloodthirsty person, especially not towards such a weak soul beast of the same attribute.
With a gentle wave of her jade-like hand, she left behind a few relatively ordinary, small pieces of ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow in the corner. Her clear, cold voice echoed in the cave: "Considering your contribution in discovering this place, these ice marrows are for your cultivation."
Having said that, she and the Ice Emperor transformed into two streaks of light, carrying a massive amount of ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow, disappearing into the depths of the Extreme Ice Cave.
For them, this was merely a trivial interlude. Only after confirming that the two terrifying beings had completely departed did the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm dare to slowly stretch its body.
Looking at the empty cave, now only containing a few scraps, and sensing its meager cultivation level, a surge of immense grief and resentment welled up within it.
"Waaah... God, are you playing with me?!"
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm wailed inwardly. "I finally found a good place to settle down, and before I even started enjoying my feast, you've taken it all away!"
"And two big shots came... leaving me only these few pieces, who's going to eat them all?! I can't live like this anymore!"
It was on the verge of tears.
They could only wriggle their bodies and crawl to the few pieces of "gifted" millennium-old ice marrow.
They pitifully began to absorb the meager chill within.
Meanwhile, the various forces on the continent, after learning the details of the Extreme Ice Cave and its current "owner," could only helplessly turn their gaze to the later positions on the list, hoping for the next opportunity that humanity might have a chance to seize.
The competition for the Opportunity Ranking, from the very beginning, was filled with both opportunity and cruelty.
In the square of the Beidou Academy, Lu Xiao and the other students also gazed at the detailed information about the "Extreme Ice Cave" displayed on the sky.
When they saw phrases like "containing a massive amount of 'millennium-old ice marrow'" and "comparable to continuously consuming celestial herbs," even Lu Xiao couldn't help but show a hint of amazement.
This was indeed a top-tier treasure land capable of creating a powerful figure.
Especially for ice-attribute beings, it held extraordinary significance.
However, a knowing smile immediately appeared on his lips, and he even shook his head with a touch of pity.
"Dean, what's wrong?"
The observant Ye Lingling noticed his expression and asked softly.
Lu Xiao pointed to the words "Core Circle of the Far North" on the light screen.
It was as if he could see through the void to the icy caves of the far north, his tone tinged with amusement.
"This ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow is indeed a treasure, but unfortunately… we, or rather any human force, are probably not even able to get a sip of it now."
He paused, the image of a certain ill-fated ice silkworm involuntarily appearing in his mind.
He continued in a slightly mocking tone.
"I can even imagine the pitiful sight of that little creature in the icy cave, probably thinking it's struck gold and ready to feast, only to see two supreme beings descend and sweep away all its treasured possessions. It's a picture of utter despair."
Ning Rongrong blinked curiously. "Little creature? Dean, what are you talking about?"
"Just a little ice silkworm with bad luck, but also a bit special."
Lu Xiao didn't explain further, only smiling meaningfully.
He knew that the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's million-year "power bank" career might begin with the exposure of the Heavenly Canopy today.
The trajectory of history.
From its arrival to the appearance of this Heavenly Canopy, an unpredictable shift had already occurred.
"The appearance of this Heavenly Canopy has truly stirred everything up," Lu Xiao sighed inwardly.
"The future Douluo Continent will probably no longer be the predetermined river of my memories."
Inside the Spirit Hall, in the Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong sat high on her throne, her slender fingers gently tapping the armrests.
Gazing intently at the information displayed on the light screen, her phoenix eyes gleamed.
"The Extreme Ice Cave, the ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow—for ice-attribute soul masters, it truly is an opportunity to defy fate."
Her clear, cold voice echoed in the hall, revealing little emotion.
"Unfortunately, although my Spirit Hall is vast, top-tier ice-attribute soul masters are few and far between."
"This item offers limited benefit to me, and to the Spirit Hall as a whole."
She even secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
This first opportunity, though precious, was limited by its geographical location and attribute.
It wouldn't allow other forces to instantly gain an overwhelming advantage.
Especially the Beidou Academy, which possessed the Storm Dragon King; if they also obtained this ice cave, their strength would become even more unfathomable.
"That's fine too."
Bibi Dong's gaze sharpened, regaining the composure and ambition befitting a pope.
"If the opportunity for tenth place is already so amazing, the top nine must be even more astonishing!"
"There must be an opportunity among them that can help me accelerate my Rakshasa God Trial, or even propel the overall strength of the Spirit Hall to a leap forward!"
Her gaze sharpened, as if trying to pierce through the light barrier to see the unreleased top ranks.
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