Cultivation begins with ice harvesters

Chapter 113: Battle with the Toad

According to the rules of the cultivation world in the Northern Frontier Ice Domain, a second-tier spirit island controls a thousand-mile radius ice domain centered on it. While enjoying the various resources and spiritual objects produced by the spirit island, one must also hunt down and drive away second-tier demonic beasts within the ice domain.

However, the reality is much harsher. Apart from a few second-tier spirit islands with more than five Foundation Establishment stage cultivators stationed there, most cannot effectively control the ice domain and can only conduct patrols at fixed times and for fixed periods.

It is conceivable that once they go beyond the Thousand Mile Ice Domain, without sufficient benefits, these Foundation Establishment cultivators, who are already incapable of doing so, will naturally not easily cross the boundary.

In a sense, Foundation Establishment cultivators and second-tier demonic beasts also have a certain tacit understanding. The ice domain thousands of miles away belongs to the territory of individual second-tier demonic beasts.

Once a Foundation Establishment cultivator enters, it can be seen as a provocation, which may lead to a series of troubles and retaliations. Without sufficient benefits, no normal Foundation Establishment cultivator would easily start a war.

This also means that once Tong Bingfeng leaves the Thousand-Mile Ice Domain to which Ice Spirit Island belongs, he may also attract the attention of second-tier demonic beasts.

Faced with such a powerful monster, once you encounter it, let alone resist it, there is probably no chance of escaping.

He knew his own limitations, and Tong Bingfeng was also well aware of his own strength; he did not have the ability to fight against a second-tier demon beast.

"The Blood Fiend Toad has been spotted. Since the elders of the Niu brothers' family went there to hunt it, it means that there are probably no second-tier demonic beasts breeding or thriving in the vicinity."

"If he can go, so can I. Fortune and honor are found in danger. If one is unwilling to take even this small risk, how can one have the opportunity to forge a foundation for the Dao and achieve the Foundation Establishment stage?"

After pondering for a long time, the slight hesitation in Tong Bingfeng's mind completely disappeared. His wavering eyes became firm again, and he took another step, following the faint trace of the Blood Fiend Toad's aura.

Of course, as a qualified cultivator, the necessary vigilance is essential. As he traveled, he fully activated the "Concealing Breath Technique" to suppress his aura as much as possible, so as not to attract the attention of any second-tier demonic beasts dwelling in a certain place.

Half an hour later, Tong Bingfeng stopped again. Looking down, he could see a drop of bright red blood on the ice.

Judging from the aura emanating from the blood, it was indeed left by the Blood Fiend Frost Toad. Tong Bingfeng examined it carefully from head to toe, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.

"The Blood Fiend Toad's injuries are more severe than originally expected. Although the elders of the Niu brothers' family did not completely kill it, its attacks were still remarkably effective."

"I'm afraid this senior cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining fell into a deep coma before he could even give a specific location of the Blood Fiend Frost Toad. Otherwise, the three Niu brothers, all late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, would never have let go of such a golden opportunity."

Based on the tiny amount of blood in front of him, Tong Bingfeng could make a rough estimate of the Blood Fiend Toad's injuries. If it hadn't been a serious injury that truly caused a loss of its essence, the powerful physical regeneration ability of a demon beast would not have left behind such fresh blood.

Despite its injuries not yet fully healed, the Blood Fiend Frost Toad still chose to leave its nest and appear on the icy land, its sole purpose being to hunt for prey, to fill its stomach with blood and aid in the healing of its wounds as quickly as possible.

"This is my destined opportunity. To refuse such a gift would be to invite disaster. How much fighting power can the Blood Fiend Toad, which is still recovering from its severe injuries, retain?"

Tong Bingfeng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his joy was so obvious that it could not be hidden no matter what.

With Big Teeth's help in tracking and locking onto him, after an incense stick's time, his figure appeared in front of a huge blue stone located on a layer of ice.

According to the information, one can detect a strong and unique bloody smell even without having to open one's teeth; this is the lair they have been searching for.

"Although the ice layer of the Ice Domain has a natural concealment effect, this strong smell of blood is the best evidence. Given the Blood Fiend Frost Toad's explosive temperament, under normal circumstances, it would not allow any unfamiliar aura to appear so close to its lair."

Tong Bingfeng muttered to himself as the first-grade high-quality water control fork reappeared. With ample mana, it slowly floated in the air, its tip gleaming with a cold light.

"Water control fork, drop!"

Once the power was fully charged, Tong Bingfeng gave the order, and the water-controlling fork descended from above, transforming into a stream of light that slammed into the blue stone protruding from the ice layer.

"Bang"

The magical artifact landed on the bluestone, which seemed indestructible, but suddenly cracks appeared on the bluestone. Then, under the impact of the force, it broke into pieces of stone the size of fists.

"Gugua"

The bluestone shattered, revealing the entrance to a passage leading deep into the ice. A colossal creature, entirely emerald green in color, the size of half a calf, and covered in fist-sized poisonous bumps, leaped out from within. It was none other than the main demon of this place, a first-tier superior-grade Blood Fiend Toad.

Before the Blood Fiend Toad even hit the ground, a long, thin tongue covered in barbs nimbly coiled around it, its target being Tong Bingfeng's neck and head.

"Well done, Crystal Gourd, spray!"

Upon seeing this scene, Tong Bingfeng showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, he summoned the gourd in his hand, and countless ice needles, as thick as cow hair, shot out in a dense, overwhelming barrage.

Under the cultivator's deliberate control, these ice needles were arranged in a roughly orderly fashion, colliding head-on with the toad's tongue.

At this moment, after the water-controlling fork shattered the bluestone, it was also drawn by the cultivator's magic power and transformed into a stream of light, striking the relatively soft abdomen of the Blood Fiend Toad.

"Thunder-summoning talisman, imperial edict."

Since Tong Bingfeng had already decided to make a move, he naturally went all out without a doubt. Before the attack with the two first-grade high-quality magic weapons had even begun, he bought a high-priced item from the trading point.

With increasing usage and a deeper understanding, he became more and more adept at using the lightning-summoning talisman, and was generally satisfied with its destructive power.

Therefore, as time goes by, these talismans are basically in constant supply, and once they are used up, they will immediately purchase more from the trading point.

"Click"

The moment the lightning-summoning talisman was unleashed, a bolt of lightning as thick as a person's waist descended from the sky, arriving first despite being delayed, forming a lightning net that enveloped the Blood Fiend Toad. Under the erosion of the lightning, wisps of smoke rose up.

"Gugua"

The Blood Fiend Toad was suddenly struck hard, and a miserable cry of pain rang out. Its entire demonic body was trembling at a high frequency, and at the same time, wounds of varying depths burst open, with a large amount of red and white toad blood and pus dripping down.

"So the injuries were only superficially repaired. The slightest attack will expose its true nature. With the water spear, now is the perfect time to strike!"

After figuring out the reason, Tong Bingfeng immediately showed joy.