Cultivation begins with ice harvesters

Chapter 104: Mist Crystal

There were massive bears, vultures with wings, rats scurrying nimbly across the ground, and even tree spirits and monsters that couldn't move but firmly occupied their respective icy regions.

Fortunately, although these monsters seemed fierce, they did not possess even a tenth of the power of their original forms. Under the combined attacks of the water-controlling fork and the crystal gourd, they all fell dead, turning into pieces of slightly different shapes and sizes that fell to the ground.

For every two of them he killed, Tong Bingfeng could take two steps forward. When Tong Bingfeng was somewhat numb and couldn't remember how many Mist Demons he had hunted, with one step he suddenly appeared in a blank area. All the mist disappeared, and the Mist Demons vanished instantly.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh"

The only sound was the slow, continuous flow of water. In an area about ten feet in circumference, a small lake had already taken shape.

Above the lake, amidst the interplay of hot and cold air, thick wisps of white mist rose and smoothly merged into the still dense white mist surrounding it.

However, there wasn't a single layer of ice on the lake's surface. This was the renowned Ice Domain Hot Spring, but Tong Bingfeng's disappointment was undeniable as he looked around.

Although this icy hot spring truly exists, and is guarded by layers of mist demons along the way, there is not a single spiritual herb growing within the visible range, nor even a single valuable spiritual object.

"The world is full of wonders, and the wonders of creation are far beyond the imagination of cultivators. The Ice Domain Hot Spring was born under the ice layer, but it has never actively merged with it. The two coexist peacefully and complement each other. If you don't see it with your own eyes, you really can't believe it."

Although the harvest did not meet expectations, having the mist crystal in hand meant it wasn't a complete loss. After suppressing his disappointment, Tong Bingfeng looked around, which effectively broadened his horizons.

After searching around and confirming that there were no spoils of war, Tong Bingfeng naturally did not linger there any longer and turned to leave.

From the outside in, one must face attacks from mist beasts, but from the inside out, it is relatively simple, and one can smoothly leave the area covered by the mist.

"If there were truly valuable treasures in this icy hot spring, it would have long been a place where cultivators would have repeatedly plundered it."

"Although this place is remote, it is still within the effective control range of Ice Spirit Island. How could the Foundation Establishment cultivators patrolling the Chen family let it pass?"

By banishing all the unrealistic thoughts from her mind, Tong Bingfeng regained her composure.

Instead, his gaze fell once again on the mist crystals in his hand. These mist crystals, which came from different mist beasts, varied in size, shape, and quality.

Upon close inspection, one can see a lifelike, miniature mist beast on the relatively neat side of the mist crystal. Moreover, it is not motionless, but rather constantly swimming within the mist crystal.

"These mist crystals are quite rare. Although there have been similar descriptions in some jade slips that specifically record rare and precious materials, their actual effects are still unknown."

Tong Bingfeng put the mist crystal in his hand into his storage bag, and the matter here was officially over. He was ready to embark on a new journey.

As for the specific effects of the mist crystals, there will be ample time to learn and understand them when we return to Ice Spirit Island.

After a short rest and replenishing the magical power in his dantian, he embarked on a new journey the next day under the morning sun, heading deeper into the icy realm.

"If we continue traveling along the icy region, will we be able to completely leave the area belonging to Ice Crystal Spirit Island and arrive at a completely new second-tier spirit island?"

As they ventured deeper, the icy region grew increasingly silent, and no trace of any cultivator could be found in sight.

Along the way, when faced with various monsters, he did not directly provoke them. Instead, he made targeted choices based on the different values ​​of each monster.

The one ranked first must undoubtedly be a demon beast that grows with companion spiritual herbs. Such an excellent opportunity to hunt down a demon beast and obtain one of two spoils is one that no one would want to miss.

In addition, there are some high-value monsters, which usually have one or two valuable parts on their bodies.

These parts, possessing special properties, can either serve as the main material for refining weapons or be added to alchemy or talisman-making to increase the success rate; in short, each one has its own unique characteristics.

Of course, every battle with the demon beasts was quite difficult. Two first-grade high-quality magic weapons were used at the same time, and occasionally one or two valuable spirit talismans were needed as an aid. From time to time, different parts of the body would be left with large and small wounds.

Fortunately, after advancing to the seventh level of Qi Refining, his strength greatly improved, and although the battles seemed dangerous, he was able to successfully achieve his goal.

As the sun rises and sets, and day and night alternate, a dozen days pass in the blink of an eye.

Tong Bingfeng ventured deep into the Ice Domain and was not far from the edge of the area controlled by the Chen family on Ice Spirit Island. Although Foundation Establishment cultivators occasionally patrolled the area, the frequency and intensity of their patrols had decreased significantly. Therefore, the demonic beasts that grew here were naturally stronger.

Furthermore, the number of monsters has increased dramatically, making this place a true paradise for monsters. Among them are some rare monsters with precious bloodlines that are bred and multiply on Ice Spirit Island.

"If we leave the icy area of ​​Ice Spirit Island, will we encounter second-tier demonic beasts?"

"Are there no-man's-land areas within the icy region?"

A series of questions kept rising in his mind, but his vigilance remained at its highest level, without the slightest decrease.

"roar"

Suddenly, a loud beastly roar appeared in their ears. Not far away, a strange monster with a turtle's head, a bull's body, and a fish's tail emerged from the ice, its beady eyes blazing with a violent aura.

A surge of extremely volatile spiritual energy was constantly boiling, and a large amount of foul-smelling saliva dripped from the turtle's mouth, reflecting its most primal desire for a cultivator's physical body.

"What kind of monster is this?"

Upon suddenly seeing this strangely shaped monster, Tong Bingfeng was unable to discern its true nature for a moment.

"boom"

The monster attacked first, its small tortoise mouth opening to spew out a fireball the size of a human head. The crimson flames burned fiercely, and in the instant of the fierce fire, faint patterns appeared.

Four strong, powerful hooves rhythmically pounded on the ice, as the massive, powerful bull's body slammed into the ice.

The fish's tail swayed gently, but from its tail, bursts of water arrows shot out, quickly circling and transforming into streaks of light to stab at the prey.

The monster before him was actually a demon beast with both water and fire attributes. Upon seeing this, Tong Bingfeng couldn't help but frown.

"The Iron Curtain stands tall."

However, he dared not delay his actions for the slightest, and an iron curtain firmly blocked his way.