Chapter 1609 - 1583: Ice Worm (Third Update)

The cafeteria at Shendu College operates 24 hours a day, and it's a buffet setting. There is always a large amount of high-grade demon beast meat available daily, which is great for restoring everyone's physical health.

When Yang Xiao and his companion entered the cafeteria, it was not yet time for a meal, so there were not many people around.

The two of them took some food and sat together, eating while chatting.

Yang Xiao was truly ravenous, devouring his food, eating over ten pounds of meat before feeling somewhat full.

Xiao Qingliu only ate some fruits and vegetables and a small piece of meat, then sat quietly watching Yang Xiao eat.

Yang Xiao laughed:

"Are you vegetarian? Afraid of getting fat?"

Xiao Qingliu giggled and did not answer.

"Your figure is so beautiful, yet you maintain such discipline. It's making life unbearable for others."

Xiao Qingliu smiled charmingly,

"I know you're making fun of me. By the way, I wanted to ask you, how can you keep training for seven days and nights without resting? Are you able to withstand the extreme cold energy within the Ice Lake Purgatory?"

This was a question that had lingered in Xiao Qingliu's mind, as well as in the minds of everyone at Shendu College.

Xiao Qingliu initially didn't want to ask, but her curiosity got the better of her.

Yang Xiao looked around and whispered,

"I'll tell you once we step outside."

Regarding the secrets of cultivation, each person is different.

This matter involves the secret manual of the Four Beasts Evolution Technique of the Ancient Clan, and Yang Xiao dared not let others know lightly. Since Xiao Qingliu asked, he would tell her truthfully.

After finishing their meal, the two walked out of the cafeteria and found a small grove to relax and chat.

With no one around the grove, Yang Xiao wrapped his arm around Xiao Qingliu's gentle waist and kissed her directly.

Xiao Qingliu let out a soft "Hmm," attempted to resist, but in the end, she weakly pushed him, allowing Yang Xiao to continue kissing her.

When Yang Xiao's hands started acting out and wanted to take further actions, Xiao Qingliu grabbed them firmly, refusing to let him cross the line.

Xiao Qingliu said seriously:

"Yang Xiao, I love you and can give you everything, including my life, but I hope you respect me,

If you truly love me, once we're married, naturally everything will be yours."

As she spoke, Xiao Qingliu's head lowered shyly.

Yang Xiao suddenly felt a sense of guilt, embracing Xiao Qingliu gently said:

"Qingliu, I love you and respect you. Once I finish an important task, I'll propose to you, is that alright?"

"Okay!"

Xiao Qingliu nodded slightly.

Yang Xiao waved his hand, and a defense light screen surrounded them.

"You asked why I can endure seven days and nights in the Ice Lake Purgatory. Actually, I also find it strange. After thinking for a long time, it might be related to some peculiar cultivation techniques I learned before."

Yang Xiao simply explained some details about the Flying Leopard Divine Skill, White Elephant Divine Skill, and Heavenly Dragon Divine Skill, and a few minor details during training.

However, Yang Xiao didn't dare to disclose that he was from Witch Star, nor did he dare to reveal his purpose for coming to Dwarf Star, only mentioning that he inadvertently obtained several techniques while in Central Continent.

"If you're interested in learning, I can teach you."

Xiao Qingliu laughed:

"This might be your destiny, but different techniques suit different individuals, and it's primarily related to one's beast soul. I've seen your beast soul; it's immensely powerful, and that's your key factor,

These techniques are not suitable for me, and I do not covet them,

My master said as long as I cultivate the Frozen Nine Heavens Divine Skill well, I can sweep through evolvers of the same level,

I'd rather focus on training my own cultivation technique."

Xiao Qingliu was indeed correct, even if she learned Yang Xiao's techniques, she might not achieve the same accomplishments as Yang Xiao, and it would consume a long time for training. Instead, staying committed to her own technique is a better choice.

After resting for a while, they returned to the cave in the Ice Lake Purgatory together.

Mu San noticed Yang Xiao's return, stood up voluntarily, and handed the Spirit Transformation Pearl to Yang Xiao.

"Uncle Yang, thank you."

Yang Xiao chuckled:

"You'd better stop calling me uncle; it makes me sound old. Just call me Brother Yang."

"No way, if my uncle finds out when we return, he'd beat me to death."

Ying Tianmo, as one of the four Heavenly Demons, holds a supreme position in the clan, and Mu San is very respectful of his uncle, Ying Tianmo.

In fact, Yang Xiao being able to say he and Ying Tianmo are good brothers and handing over the Spirit Transformation Pearl to him for use already signifies trust and support, which makes Mu San extremely grateful,

Now calling Yang Xiao as brother is something he dares not do.

For Mu San, being able to advance to Divine Hall Elders is a great honor.

Yang Xiao continued sitting and cultivating.

Thus, Yang Xiao and Xiao Qingliu continued cultivating in the Ice Lake Purgatory for half a year, moving their cultivation site to a spot 1,000 meters from the Purgatory's core.

This is a boundary line, a line of death, even Emperor Level Advanced Realm extraordinary experts do not dare cross it easily.

Over half a year, Yang Xiao increased his Strength, Defense, and Agility attributes by 4 points each, reaching 12 points.

Xiao Qingliu increased by a total of 8 points, and compared to Yang Xiao's 12 points, there is still a considerable gap.

Others like Mu San and the rest only managed a 3-point increment.

Even just this 3-point enhancement brought Mu San immense joy, as it's already triple his usual cultivation speed.

Yang Xiao's current genetic attribute panel values are as follows:

Strength: 144

Agility: 144

Defense: 144

Wisdom: 150

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Not far in front of Yang Xiao lies the 1,000-meter boundary line of the Ice Lake Purgatory. On the other side of the line, something resembling small white insects like silkworm cocoons can be seen moving in the air.

These insects never cross the 1,000-meter boundary line, only move within the line.

"What is that?"

Xiao Qingliu shook her head.

"That is ice worm."

Nearby, an elder with a white beard spoke faintly, with his eyes slightly closed.

Yang Xiao glanced at the elder, estimating the elder to be at least one or two hundred years old.

"Senior, what are these ice worms? Could you enlighten this junior?"

The elder opened his eyes and looked at Yang Xiao for a moment, then said:

"The ice worms are demon beasts spawned by absorbing the evolution energy within the Ice Lake Purgatory."

"Demon beasts? Are you sure? So small?"

Yang Xiao said in astonishment.

"In his impression, how could such a small insect become a demon beast, and how much attack power could it have?"

"Haha, don't underestimate these ice worm demon beasts; each one casually has a lifespan of several hundred years, and their attack power is extraordinary,

Young man, the Ice Lake Purgatory, only the area within the entrance is truly the Purgatory."

The temperature here has reached minus four to five hundred degrees, and ordinary people approaching will immediately turn into ice sculptures.

Yang Xiao and others are barely surviving here by relying on strong genetic evolution energy. They did not expect an insect to survive in such a cold environment.

"The core of Ice Lake Purgatory has a temperature of minus ten thousand degrees. Don't tell me these ice worms can survive there as well?"