While they were talking, a pale dark blue glow suddenly erged from the Ice Palace's inner chambers.
The glow nearly blended with the thick snowfall surrounding them.
Witnessing this sight, Victor and Violet Seth's expressions showed a flash of awe.
"That's the radiance of the Icy Glass Heart," Victor remarked with so jealousy.
Violet Seth nodded, saying, "Such a stunning shade..."
"Once the Palace Master succeeds in absorbing the Icy Glass Heart, he'll definitely reach the Martial Saint Realm!" Victor declared with excitent.
"When that happens, our Ice Palace will certainly beco the world's top sect!"
Violet Seth murmured, "Victor, does the Icy Glass Heart really possess such power?"
Victor responded calmly, "The Icy Glass Heart erges once every tens of thousands of years, the supre ruler of all cold energies. Its strength goes beyond what we can comprehend."
"The Palace Master ntioned that it was through the Icy Glass Heart that he successfully advanced from Grandmaster to Half-step Martial Sage while producing an incredible number of strong cultivators!"
"As long as the Icy Glass Heart can be properly absorbed, there'd be no issue advancing to Martial Saint!"
Violet Seth added, "The Palace Master will definitely be the first to reach the Martial Saint Realm!"
...
The following day.
I touched down at a nearby airport.
I concealed my presence and appeared just like any regular person.
Then, I pulled out my phone and dialed Violet Seth.
"Where are you?" I asked.
"Turn around," Violet Seth answered through the phone.
I spun around and spotted Violet Seth's form.
Violet Seth looked around and said with so surprise, "Did you travel here alone?"
"What did you expect?" I responded, lifting an eyebrow.
Violet Seth seed pleased and quietly let her energy flow to examine my body for power levels.
"No improvent whatsoever?" Violet Seth smirked as she sensed my abilities.
From what she could tell by my aura, I hadn't seed to change much since our previous eting. At best, I was at Peak Form of Military Marquis Realm.
Would soone at this strength level dare venture to the Ice Palace solo? Wasn't that suicide?
"Listen, Mason Raymond, you need to remove the mark in my divine sense once you take to the Ice Palace," Violet Seth said.
I looked at her and smiled, "Fine, once I reach the Ice Palace, I'll free you."
"Then let's not delay. Let's head out now," Violet Seth pressed eagerly.
I glanced at her without speaking and followed her into a vehicle.
The car raced northward. As the vehicle traveled deeper, the weather around them grew more harsh.
Massive snowflakes nearly obscured their view, and the fierce wind felt like razors slicing their skin.
After driving several more kiloters, the car ca to a halt.
"The car can't continue from here," Violet Seth said.
I calmly inquired, "Do you people in the Ice Palace actually live in such conditions?"
"What do you think?" Violet Seth rolled her eyes dismissively.
I kept quiet. I walked behind Violet Seth, heading on foot toward the Ice Palace.
Between the heavy snow and fierce wind, their progress was sluggish.
"I've heard there's a treasure in your Ice Palace called 'Icy Glass Heart'. I'm curious if that's accurate," I suddenly inquired.
Violet Seth's fra shook slightly; she lifted her eyebrows and said, "So, you've co for the Icy Glass Heart?"
I didn't try to hide anything and nodded, "More or less."
"With your skill level, you dare desire the Icy Glass Heart? Don't you realize that half-step Martial Sages who arrive here end up as corpses?" Violet Seth mocked.
Brushing off her ridicule, I grinned and said, "It appears that it's real."
Violet Seth noticed this and scoffed, "You humans are truly insatiable. You'll face consequences for your pride eventually."
I remained silent. I kept following Violet Seth.
Before long, a massive palace erged faintly through the blizzard.
I halted and squinted, studying the fortress.
"Is that the Ice Palace?" I asked softly.
"That's right," Violet Seth confird.
"I've brought you here already. Based on our deal, you have to remove the mark in my divine sense," Violet Seth insisted.
I glanced at her and said, "What's the hurry? Stay calm. After I handle my business here, I'll naturally free you."
"You can't break your promise!" Violet Seth grew worried!
If I found out about her plans, wouldn't she be finished?
"Mason Raymond, be honorable and erase the mark in my divine sense!" Violet Seth frantically grabbed my arm.
My brow creased, I seized Violet Seth's arm and said coldly, "Don't interfere with , or I'll end you!"
Sensing the killing intent radiating from , Violet Seth's expression shifted slightly.
Though she felt bitter, she didn't dare speak further.
I released Violet Seth. I extended my divine sense, covering the surrounding area.
Soon, I detected several strong presences.
And the most powerful one was deep within the Ice Palace.
"A being beyond the half-step Martial Sage..." I whispered quietly.
This presence was strange; it appeared to be sowhere between half-step Martial Sage and Martial Saint!
"Could soone be on the verge of becoming a Martial Saint?" I suddenly felt an ominous feeling.
That energy definitely exceeded the half-step Martial Sage level!
Just as I was thinking, four figures erged through the snowstorm.
"Hehe, arriving at the Ice Palace by yourself...Should I admire your boldness, or label you an idiot?" a voice called from ahead.
I narrowed my gaze and said quietly, "Four half-step Martial Sages?"
"It's not my fault! I warned you not to co, but you refused to listen. Don't hold responsible!" Violet Seth waved her hands frantically.
I ignored her, and stared coldly at these four half-step Martial Sages.
"We were just planning to search for you, but who knew you'd deliver yourself to us!" Victor moved forward and sneered.
"Tsk tsk, a simple Peak Form of Military Marquis dares to visit our Ice Palace looking for death?"
"Boy, surrender that mask, and we might think about keeping your corpse whole."
I looked at them and said, "Sa offer for you. Give up the Icy Glass Heart, and I'll think about sparing you."
"Looking for death!" Victor instantly flew into rage. Without wasting words, he imdiately materialized in front of , directing his fist toward my head!
I calmly lifted my hand to counter the strike.
But at that instant, my sight suddenly went black, and my power vanished imdiately!
"Bang!"
I was launched backward, and blood gushed from my mouth!
"Hahaha!" Victor roared with laughter seeing this.
"With such pathetic skills, you dare ss with our Ice Palace?"
I wiped the blood from my lip, swearing, "Damn it, the pill's side effects are kicking in right now of all tis..."
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