Chapter 554: Chapter 554: The Final Struggle of the Xuanming Ice Snake!

"Still not dead? This guy sure has a tough life!"

Ao Yu sneered dismissively, not even bothering with any spells, simply condensing a thread of Taoist essence. The essence gathered the Ice Spiritual Power from within the snowstorm and hurled it towards the Xuanming Ice Snake with a blast!

"Sssss—"

Without the protection of its ice scales, the Xuanming Ice Snake’s skin split and flesh burst open from that strike. It hissed painfully, letting out a tortured shriek!

Yet, it kept writhing through the impact of the Spiritual Power, desperately trying to close the distance to Ao Yu!

"I want to see just how long you can hold on!"

Ao Yu watched with a mocking laugh. On Lu Chen’s side, he only needed to use the Extreme Ice Palm to keep him suppressed, not requiring any extra effort. That’s why he could so leisurely observe the Xuanming Ice Snake, as if watching an ant struggle in a torrential flood.

The Xuanming Ice Snake bore immense pain, its disordered ice scales were completely scattered by the Ice Spiritual Power.

Next came its own scales!

As if fighting in blood, the Xuanming Ice Snake writhed, its shrieks constant, its tongue nearly lolling onto the ground.

Yet, it still chose not to stop.

Lu Chen didn’t understand.

If the Xuanming Ice Snake had leftover strength, wouldn’t it have been better for it to flee while Ao Yu was focused on the Ice Spirit Pearl?

He truly wanted to help the Xuanming Ice Snake.

But at this moment, he was also in a dire situation, willing but powerless!

Ao Yu occasionally taunted the Xuanming Ice Snake, and from time to time, he turned to check on Lu Chen’s condition. He also thought of a question, "Kid, why did you help the Xuanming Ice Snake against me? You’ve only been in this icy land for a short while, right?"

Lu Chen withdrew his gaze, staring coldly at Ao Yu and spoke, "Why should I tell you?"

"You don’t have to tell me," Ao Yu chuckled, "While I’m still interested, I can have a few words with you. If you can please me, maybe I’ll even leave your body intact!"

Lu Chen felt an indescribable bitterness. He truly sensed the horror of the Innate Taoist Body.

He had indeed thought of a solution, using the Resentful Heaven Blood.

But regrettably, at that moment, he couldn’t spare the least bit of attention. Otherwise, he would instantly be crushed into meat paste by the Five Finger Mountain!

Hearing Ao Yu’s words, a thought struck Lu Chen’s mind. Perhaps he could buy some time!

He continuously used the Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique and saw that during his communication with Ao Yu, the struggles of the Xuanming Ice Snake became even more intense.

Nevertheless, under the suppression of the Taoist essence and Ice Spiritual Power, its struggles were imperceptible. Without the Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique, he would probably have failed to notice it.

"It must be afraid of me revealing the transaction between it and me..."

Lu Chen sighed inwardly. The Xuanming Ice Snake, knowing its demise was certain, still charged forward—probably to give its offspring a greater chance of survival. So...

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Lu Chen’s mind!

What good would it do for the Xuanming Ice Snake to rush forward?

Why would it engage in such a futile effort?

Could it be...

Taken aback, Lu Chen realized that the Xuanming Ice Snake was less than thirty feet away from him!

Its vertical pupils weren’t fixed on Ao Yu at all!

So, its target is me!

Lu Chen inhaled sharply, considering a possibility!

Could it be that the Xuanming Ice Snake possessed some method to sacrifice itself to free me?

Beyond that, he couldn’t think of any other reason!

Therefore, he had to buy time for the Xuanming Ice Snake’s deathly charge!

His one good eye fixed on Ao Yu, and in his heart, he silently swore, If I survive unharmed, I will ensure the safety of your offspring within this icy territory!

"What’s the matter, not talking?"

Ao Yu waited several breaths but didn’t hear Lu Chen speak, clearly growing impatient. He was about to unleash another Extreme Ice Palm, intending to use the strength of the two palms to crush Lu Chen to death, when the Xuanming Ice Snake finally made its move!

"Sssss!"

This time, it didn’t spit out its own tongue, but instead spat out a bluish glowing orb!

It was the Xuanming Ice Snake’s inner core!

This act of spitting was the last of the Xuanming Ice Snake’s strength!

The demon pill flew towards Lu Chen while the Xuanming Ice Snake, drained of demonic power, was stripped of its flesh by the Taoist essence and fell heavily on the icy land!

"This Xuanming Ice Snake wasn’t trying to harm me!"

It was then that Ao Yu understood. The Xuanming Ice Snake’s goal was to save Lu Chen from danger.

But to intervene was already too late!

Under the force of the Ice Power, the demon pill slowly swelled.

Before it could reach Lu Chen, it had already inflated to the size of a human head!

"Think again!"

Ao Yu shouted in anger, slamming the recently condensed Extreme Ice Palm towards the demon pill!

With the enhancement of Taoist essence, this palm moved incredibly fast and, in mid-air, burst the demon pill!

Boom!

A huge explosion echoed, changing the very winds and clouds of the icy land, as countless surges of pure Ice Demon Power erupted from the spot!

Ao Yu cried out, "No good, it’s a trap!"

The wild surge of Ice Demon Power swept Ao Yu away and also unfurled the Extreme Ice Palm from Lu Chen’s body!

The opportunity had arrived!

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