Chapter 1267 1226: Ice Demon Marquis and Frost Snow Demon Wolf

It turns out that decades ago, the Ice Demon Marquis set out to attend the 'Wanwu Grand Contest' in the Three Sovereign Territories.

The Wanwu Grand Contest is a grand event held every seventy years in the vast Three Sovereign Territories, attracting countless elites and geniuses from all over the Three Sovereign Territories and its numerous subordinate regions! When the Wanwu Grand Contest arrives every seventy years, the entire Three Sovereign Territories become restless, and geniuses emerge.

And such a provincial contest, a time when geniuses emerge, is a challenge for any cultivator! It is an opportunity!

Because as long as one can seize the moment in this grand contest, even if unable to reach the top, just having the opportunity to spar with countless geniuses and elites will surely lead to rapid progress, surpassing others, and becoming a true powerhouse! Naturally, the Ice Demon Marquis didn't want to miss this chance...

But just as he was heading to the competition location of the Wanwu Grand Contest, a certain city center of the Three Sovereign Territories, he encountered a person from the Fallen Heaven Blood Clan. That person took a liking to his Frost Snow Demon Wolf and intended to seize it, but the Ice Demon Marquis, of course, refused and fought with him!

Yet when they truly engaged in combat, the Ice Demon Marquis was shocked to discover that he was completely no match for the Fallen Blood Clan member! Clearly, the opponent's cultivation realm was one level weaker, only a Minor Heavenly True Monarch Realm, yet he was still no match for that person.

In the end, the Ice Demon Marquis managed to escape with the help of his demon pet, the Frost Snow Demon Wolf, but the Frost Snow Demon Wolf was injured as it blocked the Fallen Blood Clan member's deadly strike for him, thus becoming what it is today. It was trapped by the endless Demon Poison Blood's torture, only to be sealed in this Rootless Demon Water lake, or it would immediately lose its life force, poisoned alive by the Demon Poison Blood...

"At first, I didn't know what the scoundrel's origin was. Later, after escaping narrowly, I investigated thoroughly and finally learned that he was actually from a terrifying Demon Clan outside the Three Sovereign Territories—a member of the Fallen Heaven Blood Clan..."

At this point, the Ice Demon Marquis's gaze flickered strangely as he looked at Chen Fei, asking: "But how did you know about the Fallen Blood Clan? Even back then in the Three Sovereign Territories, I had to spend a considerable price, making several turns, to buy this information from a friend within the Hundred Knowledge Palace... Otherwise, my level was not high enough. It's said that at least the Realm of Supreme Heavenly Position is required to be eligible to buy external region information from the Hundred Knowledge Palace..."

He had thought Chen Fei seemed somewhat peculiar before, but now this feeling was even more intense. In this Outer Domain of the Qiannan Ancient Kingdom, let alone the entire Qiannan Ancient Kingdom, among the numerous regions and countries under the Three Sovereign Territories, it is very ordinary and very inconspicuous. Yet, Chen Fei knew about the Fallen Heaven Blood Clan, knew about matters beyond the region, isn't that strange!?

"This is a personal secret of my younger self that needs to be kept confidential. Please forgive me, senior." Chen Fei said.

Hearing this, the Ice Demon Marquis was stunned for a moment and then said: "Is there really no way? I've heard that a King Level Alchemist might have a solution for the Demon Poison Blood of the Fallen Heaven Blood Clan."

"There is a way, it's just that I can't do it now." Chen Fei shook his head and said.

"What method!?" The Ice Demon Marquis became excited and said.

"This method requires my current cultivation level to advance further for it to possibly work... How about this, why don't you wait for me a while longer? Once I return from treasure hunting in that tomb and refine a certain item, it should be about time." Chen Fei said.

"Really? Then it's agreed!"

The Ice Demon Marquis immediately nodded, his expression becoming slightly solemn again, and said: "I went to take a look at that tomb, it's somewhat eerie, I didn't want to get into complications, so I didn't investigate deeply... Anyway, you better be careful."

"Thank you for the reminder, senior, I understand. Senior, I will take my leave now..." Chen Fei nodded, then bid farewell to the Ice Demon Marquis and left the area.

Leaving the Ice Demon Marquis's hidden retreat where the Frost Snow Demon Wolf was sealed, Chen Fei then casually found a Spirit Vein with abundant Spiritual Energy in the deep mountains and ancient forests and secluded himself for the entire night. Only after stabilizing and establishing the foundation for the power he had just broken through to the Peak of the Fourth Heavenly Layer of True Person Realm did he discreetly return to Qi Family Fort in Earth Martial City.

"You're here?" Qi Xuchong saw Chen Fei and asked: "Have you gone to see the Ice Demon Marquis, senior? If you can help him save his demon pet, then you will no longer need to worry about Jianng Wanli."

Chen Fei glanced at Qi Xuchong and said: "You call him senior? Isn't he also at Great Heaven Rank?"

Qi Xuchong was slightly startled and then smiled wryly, saying: "He was originally my martial uncle, but later on, there was a falling out with my master, so I can only call him senior. Besides, if it weren't for that incident back then, my martial uncle should have long become a King of Mystic Heaven Rank by now, right?"

Decades ago, his martial uncle, the Ice Demon Marquis, was already a prominent figure in the Inner Region, a leader among the Great Heaven Rank. At that time, those who could rival him were scarce among the same generation of geniuses and formidable figures, not even making it to five fingers. It was that accident that left his martial uncle, the Ice Demon Marquis, dispirited, keeping a low profile until now, otherwise, a 'new king' might have appeared in the Inner Region already!

In this Qiannan Ancient Kingdom, only characters of Mystic Heaven Position are qualified to be called Kings! It means supreme.

"Martial uncle? There's such a thing." Chen Fei was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then shook his head and said: "There is a way, but my cultivation level is not enough now. I've already reached an agreement with the Ice Demon Marquis, senior. After I return from treasure hunting in that mysterious tomb and refine the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo, I should be able to help him then."

"Really!?" Qi Xuchong's expression became excited, but then his expression turned stern and he said: "There is one more thing, I need you to help me solve it now."

"What…" Chen Fei squinted his eyes slightly, looking intently, and said: "Is it about your demon pet beast?"

"Yes."

Qi Xuchong took a deep breath, nodded solemnly, and said, "But that demon pet isn't mine; it was left by our ancestors from the Qi Family Fortress, having guarded us for four hundred years as the guardian spirit. For some unknown reason, its condition has worsened, and now I can't communicate with it at all; the connection is completely severed. I'm worried that if this continues…"

"Then take me to see it." Chen Fei stroked his chin, murmuring with a peculiar expression, "Its condition has worsened? This seems somewhat off…"

"Yes, that's best. Let's go." Qi Xuchong nodded and led the way forward.

"Ancestor!" Just at that moment, a figure appeared before Chen Fei and Qi Xuchong… It was a middle-aged man wrapped in a black robe. Judging by his aura, he seemed to be a Minor Heavenly Position character.

Upon arriving, he noticed Chen Fei was also present. His expression slightly changed with surprise, but he immediately raised his hand with respect, saying, "Mr. Chen."

Chen Fei single-handedly battled six Minor Heavenly Position characters from the Lan Family, bloodily slaying four. The incident occurred not long ago and was vivid in memory. How could he not show respect to such a person?

"Hello." Chen Fei smiled and said.

"Is something the matter?" Instead, Qi Xuchong frowned and asked.

"Ancestor, Mr. Chen… that place has opened." The Minor Heavenly Position character's expression was both solemn and excited as he spoke.

"What do you mean that place has opened?" Chen Fei narrowed his eyes and said, "Is it the mysterious tomb!?"

"Correct! For some unknown reason, that tomb opened prematurely. People over there have already rushed inside, and I've returned to inform you."

The Minor Heavenly Position character immediately nodded and said.

Chen Fei squinted his eyes, slightly licking his lips, and said, "It has finally opened, huh!" Speaking of this mysterious tomb, the most important thing is the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo inside. Even he, having experienced many adventures, couldn't quite calm down.

The Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo is vital for him to perfectly cultivate the "Purple Firmament Judgement Technique!" It's the key that makes him extremely covetous. Because he knows very well, if he could obtain and refine the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo, he could be on equal footing with Qi Xuchong.

In other words, once he refines the Heavenly Stem Dragon Bamboo, he would at least possess strength comparable to a Great Heaven Rank existence! Only then would he have the confidence to go to the Inner Region to fetch someone, to bring back his woman.

"How could this be, opening prematurely, then... Chen Fei, about what I mentioned?" But at this moment, Qi Xuchong couldn't help but change his expression and asked Chen Fei. His demon pet's current state is very poor; if Chen Fei were to head to the mysterious tomb and time is delayed, things could change en route—what should he do then?

"Help me find someone to keep an eye on Jiang Wanli, and contact the Nine Nether Palace as well… I'll go check your demon pet." In the end, Chen Fei decided to first help Qi Xuchong check his demon pet. Upon hearing this, Qi Xuchong immediately turned to the black-robed Minor Heavenly Position, saying, "Wan Jun, go notify Li Pangbo and Duan Shishan, and make sure they keep a close watch on Jiang Wanli! Ensure there are no mistakes. Understood?"

Whoosh!

After speaking, he paused for a moment, then took out a piece of dirty yellow talisman paper, writing and sketching in the void on it, before pointing his finger out. The talisman paper immediately transformed into a meteor-like streak, disappearing into the sky! Its speed was astonishing.

"Alright, shall we go?" After accomplishing all this, Qi Xuchong focused on Chen Fei and said.

"Yes. Elder, lead the way." Chen Fei nodded.

The Qi Family Fortress, one of the four top forces of Earth Martial City, occupies a vast expanse, almost reaching one-twentieth the size of the entire city! In fact, this figure is already quite astonishing. In the deepest part of the Qi Family Fortress, sparsely scattered palatial buildings are situated within a broad forest.

Beyond the forest lies a mysterious and unfathomable rift valley.

These areas, let alone outsiders, are even off-limits to disciples of the Qi Family Fortress itself. Only the upper echelons like elders and protector level characters of the Qi Family Fortress have the qualifications to access these places.

The ability of the Qi Family Fortress to stand tall to this day and be revered as one of the four top forces of Earth Martial City undoubtedly involves many secrets. Especially beneath these heavens, these secrets form the crucial foundation for the fort's prosperity.

"Hmm?" When Chen Fei stepped into this deepest region of the Qi Family Fortress, his expression slightly lit up, then he murmured in surprise, "A Spirit Vein?"

At this moment, his current sense revealed an immensely dense spiritual energy saturating the area, so much so that it couldn't dissipate. Standing within this realm, even the most untalented individuals could feel the congenial and nourishing essence of intertwined spiritual energy. If not for the Spirit Vein, how could this be achieved!?