Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 516 Mysterious Ice Crystals and Clues to the Forbidden Land

Having dealt with the two swamp beasts, the swamp finally returned to calm. The thick fog slowly dissipated, revealing the surrounding muddy ground and the plants that had been rotting from being soaked in the swamp water. Zhang Peng and the others breathed a sigh of relief, collapsing wearily to the ground. Sweat soaked their clothes, and every face was filled with the relief of surviving a close call.

Lan Bing stepped forward and greeted everyone with a smile: "Hello, my name is Lan Bing, and I am an ice-type cultivator from this area. I saw you fighting the swamp beast and came to help."

Zhang Peng stood up and said gratefully, "Miss Lan Bing, thanks to your help, otherwise we would have been in trouble today."

Murong Yu also came over and said with a smile, "Yes, Miss Lan Bing's ice magic is really powerful. She subdued those two big guys in one go."

Liu Ruoli nodded gently, revealing a gentle smile: "Thank you, Miss Lanbing. May I ask why you are cultivating here?"

A hint of melancholy flashed in Lan Bing's eyes as she said softly, "I'm searching for a treasure called 'Ice Crystal Essence.' It's said to enhance the cultivation of ice-type cultivators and also contains powerful healing abilities. I sensed its presence near this swamp, which is why I've been cultivating here and searching for its whereabouts."

Zhang Peng's heart stirred. He recalled that during their search for materials to break the restrictions of the forbidden land, there was a material that was extremely similar to the Ice Crystal Spirit Marrow that Lan Bing had mentioned. "Miss Lan Bing, we are looking for some special materials, one of which is very similar to the Ice Crystal Spirit Marrow you mentioned. Perhaps we can search for it together and maybe we can help each other."

Lan Bing's eyes lit up, and she said excitedly, "Really? That's great! I've been looking for it for so long and haven't found it. If I can go with you guys, maybe we can really find it."

So Zhang Peng and the others told Lan Bing everything about their search for materials and their plans to go to the forbidden land to investigate the dark forces' conspiracy. After listening, Lan Bing's expression became solemn: "I see. If the dark forces' conspiracy succeeds, the entire cultivation world will be in crisis. I am willing to join you in fighting against the dark forces."

After reaching a consensus, everyone began searching the swamp for clues to the Ice Crystal Essence. Lan Bing used her perception of ice-based power to carefully search every corner. Suddenly, she stopped, a look of surprise on her face: "I sense it! The aura of the Ice Crystal Essence is just ahead!"

The group followed Lan Bing cautiously forward. Deep within the swamp, they discovered a massive ice cave. The cave emanated a chilling aura, and the surrounding swamp water was frozen solid.

“This is it,” Lan Bing said, and she stepped into the ice cave first.

The ice cave was spacious and cold, its walls shimmering with multicolored light, as if countless gems were embedded within. In the center of the ice cave stood a huge ice pillar, within which was encased a crystal emitting a soft blue light—the Ice Crystal Essence.

"Found it!" Lan Bing shouted excitedly.

Just as they were about to approach the ice pillar to retrieve the Ice Crystal Essence, a sinister laugh suddenly echoed from the depths of the ice cave. "Haha, do you think you can get the Ice Crystal Essence so easily?" With the laughter, a group of people dressed in black robes slowly emerged from the darkness. The leader, a man in black robes, held a dagger radiating a black light, his eyes revealing greed and evil.

"It's the dark forces again!" Zhang Peng's face darkened, and the power of the Starry Sky Radiance rapidly circulated within his body.

The man in black robes sneered, "That's right, we discovered this Ice Crystal Essence first. Hand it over obediently, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

Murong Yu gripped the Chaos Breeze Sword tightly, the blade trembling slightly and emitting a low buzzing sound: "If you want the Ice Crystal Essence, then first ask the sword in my hand if it agrees!"

Liu Ruoli gently stroked her jade flute, playing a stirring melody. The sound waves echoed through the ice cave, forming an invisible pressure that pressed down on the black-robed man. Su Yi unleashed a forbidden dark technique; black light flickered in his hand, resonating with the black-robed man's dark power, yet filled with hostility.

Lan Bing also waved her staff, ice magic gathering in her hand, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

"Hmph, overestimating yourselves!" The man in black robes sneered. He brandished the dagger in his hand, and the other men in black robes unleashed dark magic, attacking Zhang Peng and the others. Black light, like a surging tide, instantly illuminated the ice cave, and the booming sound of colliding spells echoed within it.

Zhang Peng unleashed a "Star Shield," protecting everyone within it. Simultaneously, he unleashed a "Star Shattering Fist," his fist imbued with the power of stars, striking the black-robed man. The star power collided with the black-robed man's dark magic, emitting a dazzling light; the ice blocks in the ice cave shattered, sending shards of ice flying.

Murong Yu unleashed the ultimate technique of the "Chaotic Breeze Sword," "Breathless Breeze Demon-Slaying Spin," sending several sword energies hurtling towards the black-robed man like lightning. The sword energies sparked as they struck the black-robed man's magical defenses, but the man's defenses were extremely sturdy, and the sword energies failed to cause him any real damage.

Liu Ruoli played "Sonic Chaos Storm," and the sound waves transformed into a powerful force, forming a massive vortex that enveloped the black-robed man. Under the impact of the sound waves, the black-robed man's magic was briefly thrown into disarray.

Su Yi unleashed an upgraded version of a forbidden dark technique, black light interspersed with eerie runes, enveloping the black-robed man from all directions. He attempted to use the power of dark magic to interfere with the black-robed man's actions.

Blue Ice unleashed the most powerful ice magic move, "Ice and Snow," instantly covering the entire ice cave in ice and snow, causing the temperature to plummet. The black-robed man's magic was significantly less powerful in this frigid environment.

Under the combined attack of the group, the black-robed men's offensive was gradually halted. However, the black-robed men seemed unwilling to accept defeat; their eyes revealed madness and determination. Suddenly, the leader of the black-robed men let out a sharp whistle, and the floor of the ice cave began to tremble violently, with black cracks spreading from the ground...