The Frost Ripple Ice Hell Scripture, a Earth Rank Mid-Grade cultivation method.
Cultivating this method not only greatly enhances the power of ice-attribute Dou Qi, but also allows one to condense all their Dou Qi into an Ice Soul Talisman to be stored within the body for later use!
To put it more simply and directly, it's like having an extra hidden mana bar.
If you were fighting an evenly matched opponent and both of you were exhausted, and you suddenly burst forth with full mana, the scene would be so amusing just thinking about it.
Flipping through the introduction of the cultivation method, Chen Xiao couldn't help but sigh, the world is truly vast and full of wonders.
This Frost Ripple Ice Hell Scripture clearly belongs to the type of cultivation method with unique characteristics.
Chen Xiao was satisfied with this from the bottom of his heart.
Except for the name!
"Let's just call it the Ice Hell Scripture from now on. The senior who created this cultivation method had novel ideas and was a remarkable person, but unfortunately, he doesn't seem to be very good at naming things."
With a slight smile, Chen Xiao temporarily tucked it into his pocket.
His gaze turned to the four people who were still busy. In a good mood, Chen Xiao didn't stand by idly. Seeing the strong light clusters spitting out from the energy shield, he casually intercepted them.
Time passed by minute by minute. Soon, only about ten minutes were left until the designated time. The speed at which the energy shield spat out light clusters suddenly slowed down, like constipation, with a cluster only appearing after a long time, making people anxious.
Fortunately, after such a long period of selection, the five people, filled with anticipation, had all gained something.
Mu Boshan didn't find the earth-attribute cultivation method and defensive Earth Rank Dou Skill he wanted, but he did obtain a nearly transparent Silk Armor.
This Silk Armor had astonishing defensive power. In Chen Xiao's limited view, even a Dou Wang expert would probably find it difficult to damage it in the slightest.
Ji Ruiyang obtained a Mystic High-Rank Dou Skill with powerful attack power. Although its rank didn't reach Earth Rank, it was extremely compatible with his gold attribute, so he was also satisfied.
Cao Hui also got what he wished for, obtaining a seventh-grade pill formula treasured by Jia Nan Academy, named Sect Origin Pill.
This pill could speed up the cultivation of Dou Zong level experts by three points, showing its preciousness.
The three people above were very satisfied with their gains from this trip. Only Fu Tong, who wanted something to extend her life, had slightly dimmed eyes. Unable to achieve her wish, she could only settle for the next best thing, choosing a Profound High-Rank cultivation method of a higher grade than the one she was currently cultivating.
"Don't be too discouraged. As far as I know, medicinal materials that can directly extend life are extremely rare, so it's reasonable that the Library Pavilion doesn't have them. However, some pills can also extend life, and from what you said, your friend's situation is due to severe injury. Why not change your thinking and start from the aspect of treatment?"
Cao Hui spoke to comfort her.
Hearing this, Fu Tong smiled bitterly and nodded. How could she not have thought of such a method?
"Thank you, I'll keep an eye out."
Chen Xiao and the others didn't ask too much about Fu Tong's affairs.
Speaking too deeply with someone you've just met is a big taboo.
However, Cao Hui did arouse their curiosity.
"Are you an Alchemist?" The outwardly honest Mu Boshan asked straightforwardly.
"No, otherwise, I wouldn't have said I wanted an Earth Rank Dou Skill earlier. Talented Alchemists never need to bother with these things. I chose to take the Sect Origin Pill formula simply because this formula can bring greater benefits to me and my family."
A trace of loneliness flashed across Cao Hui's brows, but he quickly recovered and smiled, "Speaking of which, I have to thank Chen Xiao. The light clusters just now made my eyes dizzy, and I didn't even notice it. Moreover, it would have been difficult for me to break through the energy layer on my own."
Chen Xiao calmly shook his head, "We agreed to look out for each other. Before I got this cultivation method, you also helped me intercept a few light clusters."
Although those light clusters were not what he wanted after he broke through the energy layer, it was still the thought that counted.
It was precisely because they kept their promise that Chen Xiao helped them after obtaining the Ice Hell Scripture.
Ji Ruiyang, who had not interrupted, ended the conversation with one sentence.
"Time is almost up, should we go out first?"
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Creak~
The tightly shut ancient door slowly opened, and five figures walked out from within.
The sleeve of the gray-robed old man sitting cross-legged on the right side of the entrance moved slightly. Immediately, Chen Xiao and the others felt a vast and majestic invisible energy scan over them. The strength of that energy made their hearts fill with dread.
However, this invisible energy seemed to be only scanning and had no ill intentions, so it lasted for only about ten seconds before receding like a tide.
"You may all leave. Remember, you must not reveal a single detail of what happened here today, including the information inside the Library Pavilion, to anyone."
The hoarse old voice lingered at the entrance.
Immediately after, the Library Pavilion closed with a bang.
As Chen Xiao and the five were about to bow and agree, they were astonished to find that the two elders, who were just within reach a moment ago, had vanished into thin air like ghosts, as if everything they had just experienced was just a dream.
Cough cough~
Vice Dean Hu Qian coughed lightly in the open space in front, bringing the five back to their senses. They quickly stepped away from the Library Pavilion.
"Did you all gain something?" When the five came closer, Hu Qian asked in a low voice.
Chen Xiao and the others nodded with a smile.
Even Fu Tong, whose result was not perfect, was no exception.
A Profound High-Rank cultivation method, if placed in an auction house in the Black-Corner Region, could cause a scramble. Being able to obtain it so easily was naturally a great gain.
"That's good. Remember what you just heard. Elders, Hu Qian will not disturb your cultivation any longer. Farewell."
Bowing towards the void with clasped fists, Hu Qian waved his large hand and immediately led the five people back the way they came.
Half an hour later.
Returning to his familiar study, Hu Qian completely relaxed. He plopped down onto a comfortable soft chair and then looked at the five with a smile.
"You've already received the rewards for the top five. No matter what you got, the academy won't inquire. Next, you just need to wait patiently for two days. Two days from now will be the day you enter the inner courtyard. At that time, wait in the open space downstairs."
"However, as the most responsible vice dean in history, I must remind you that the inner courtyard is not as peaceful as the outer courtyard. On the way to the inner courtyard, you will encounter some people blocking your path. I won't say too much about the specifics, you just need to remember, if you encounter them, roll up your sleeves and beat them to death... well, don't actually beat them to death."
"In short, the harder you beat them, the greater the benefits!"
Hearing this, Cao Hui and the other four were stunned.
Chen Xiao was even more suspicious.
No, thinking about it carefully, it seems what Hu Qian said isn't wrong.
It was just his attitude of fanning the flames that made Chen Xiao feel a bit of a contrast.
Normally, as a vice dean, knowing the difficulty of the Fire Energy Hunting Competition for new students, he should have reminded them that it would be best to form teams or something.
Suddenly, Chen Xiao remembered what Xi Wen Instructor had said before, that Vice Dean Hu Qian had smiled very slyly after learning about his situation.
In an instant, Chen Xiao understood everything.
This vice dean was a believer in joy!
He clearly just wanted to watch the fun!
"Understood, thank you for the reminder, Vice Dean."
Chen Xiao, who had seen through the truth, didn't expose it. He nodded and thanked him along with the four people beside him, and then left the study under Hu Qian's encouraging gaze.
Having gained something in the Library Pavilion, all five were eager to go back and examine it carefully, plus they weren't particularly close to begin with.
Therefore, after leaving the study, the five greeted each other and returned to their respective 'homes'.
Returning to his residence, Chen Xiao locked the door tightly and then sat cross-legged on the bed.
Because he had obtained the Ice Hell Scripture relatively early, he had already read through it several times in the Library Pavilion.
Therefore, at this moment, he began to cultivate it without hesitation.
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