Time ticked by, and a unique icy blue mist enveloped Ice Emperor Hai Bodong.
Wherever the mist passed, the air distorted, frost covered the ground, turning the already smooth surface into an ice rink—perfect for skating.
Ice Emperor Hai Bodong's appearance had changed. His once emaciated body was now full of fighting spirit, and apart from his silver-white hair, he looked decades younger. He exuded
a heroic and dashing aura.
After sensing the energy within his body, Hai Bodong burst into laughter, "Haha, this damned seal is finally gone! I'm a Dou Huang powerhouse again, hahaha!"
Jiang Cheng said calmly, "See? I didn't lie to you."
Hai Bodong curled his lip and said, "You little brat, aren't you up to something? Tell me, what do you want from me?"
Seeing Hai Bodong's reaction, Jiang Cheng didn't waste any words and took out a fragment of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame map, saying, "You should have another one here, right?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong's expression subtly changed, especially when he saw the fragment in Jiang Cheng's hand. He frowned and asked,
"Jiang Cheng, do you know what this is?"
"I know a little, but it's completely useless to you."
Seeing Jiang Cheng say this, Hai Bodong stroked his chin. Now that he had recovered to the Dou Huang realm, he was naturally interested in unfamiliar things. Seeing Jiang Cheng's expression, he couldn't help but show a hint of seriousness.
This little guy has displayed unimaginable wisdom since childhood. When Jiang Cheng first came to the Tagor Desert, he was only a teenager. Now that he's grown up, he must have even more tricks up his sleeve.
Who knows if this fragment of the map is anything of value?
Hai Bodong shrugged and asked, "I can give it to you, but you have to tell me what it is. After I painstakingly obtained it in the desert back then, I knew it contained an extremely terrifying power. So, if you don't tell me, I won't give you another fragment of the map."
Seeing Hai Bodong's attitude, Jiang Cheng smiled helplessly and decided not to hide anything anymore: "This is a fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame map."
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Hai Bodong was immediately shocked. How could he not know about the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame? It was the third-ranked flame on the Strange Flame Ranking.
It was said that the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame could purify all things. It had the special effect of purifying all things. Anything that came into contact with it, even a tiny bit, would be purified into nothingness.
The Purifying Lotus Demon Flame can even be drawn in by a person's emotions, entering the body and purifying the flesh, soul, and fighting spirit into nothingness.
Its power is terrifying; only a handful of such flames exist in the world, making them incredibly difficult to obtain, like finding a needle in a haystack.
Even if one were lucky enough to find one, absolute strength is required to acquire it.
Hai Bodong stroked his chin and asked, "You said this is a fragment of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame's map, so its value is immeasurable. Jiang Cheng, tell me, how will you repay me?" "
I'll give you a Rejuvenating Purple Pill after it's done,"
Jiang Cheng said calmly. "Besides, Elder Hai's strength isn't enough to even touch a different kind of flame."
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Hai Bodong's lips twitched as he said, "And you? So many years have passed, you should have broken through to Dou Huang by now, right? Now that we're at the same level, do you have the qualifications?"
Jiang Cheng's strength was too overwhelming. Although Hai Bodong had recovered to the strength of a two-star Dou Huang, he still couldn't fathom Li Xiao's true cultivation level.
However, Jiang Cheng smiled faintly and didn't answer Hai Bodong's question. Whether it was Dou Huang or Dou Sheng, he wanted to obtain this fragment of the map.
After speaking, Jiang Cheng took out a sixth-grade pill and placed it on the table. "This is a Dou Zong Pill, which is what I'm exchanging for the fragment of the map you have. What do you say?"
The Dou Zong Pill was a sixth-grade pill. Although it didn't increase strength, it could increase the success rate of a peak Dou Huang when advancing to Dou Zong by 10%.
Furthermore, it guaranteed that even if the person who took it failed to advance to Dou Zong, their strength would remain at the level before the attempt, without any decrease in level.
Jiang Cheng's next words completely astonished Hai Bodong: "After the matter is accomplished, I will also give Elder Hai a sixth-grade Royal Extreme Pill as a reward."
Hai Bodong's pupils suddenly shrank, and he took a step forward, exclaiming, "Good lad, you even have a Royal Extreme Pill! Did you find a treasure? This is such a waste!"
Jiang Cheng smiled calmly. He had many Royal Extreme Pills himself, and he often practiced with pills to pass the time. This sixth-grade pill was nothing more than candy to him.
Hai Bodong was completely tempted. Even if he didn't know the young man in front of him, he would agree without hesitation.
Whether it was a sixth-grade Royal Extreme Pill, or a Spirit Restoration Purple Pill, a Dou Zong Pill, or a Calamity Breaking Pill, these were all conditions he couldn't refuse. Each pill would increase his strength, and if he gathered them all, breaking through to the Dou Zong realm would only be a matter of time.
Hai Bodong took out the two fragments of the Pure Lotus Demon Flame Diagram and laughed, "You brat, back when you were still a Dou Wang, I knew you were destined for greatness. Now, eight years have passed, and you're almost at the threshold of the Dou Zong realm, aren't you?"
Jiang Cheng gently waved his folding fan and said, "Hehe, eight years have passed, and the world has changed beyond recognition. I hope that in the next eight years, Elder Hai can get rid of his nagging habit."
Hai Bodong: "???"
Although he was naturally arrogant and aloof, and had no friends in the Gama Empire except for the Mittel Auction House, coupled with the name Ice Emperor, he naturally gave off an unapproachable feeling.
However, since meeting Jiang Cheng, he had become noticeably more talkative. Moreover, having lived alone in the desert for eight years, he naturally longed to talk to someone.
"Alright, enough talk. Since you still want to venture into the Snake-People tribe, I'll accompany you. I want to see what level Queen Medusa has reached."
Jiang Cheng nodded. According to the original storyline, Queen Medusa should have already brought the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame back to the Snake-People tribe from Stone Desert City. However, the Azure Lotus Platform and the Earth Flame Lotus Seeds are still there. He should bring them back when he has time; they're valuable.
He can obtain them when refining medicine in the future.
Hai Bodong trembled, and his Dou Qi Wings, which hadn't been released for twenty years, finally manifested. Seeing his Dou Qi Wings, a smile appeared on his face.
"Brother Jiang Cheng, aren't you going to use Dou Qi Wings?" Seeing that Jiang Cheng hadn't made a move, Hai Bodong couldn't help but ask.
However, Jiang Cheng's lips also curled into a smile. He lightly stepped into the void with his right foot, and instantly, the Dou Qi beneath him was filled with silver light.
(End of this chapter)