Chapter 1187: Chapter 1187: Mutated Snow Demon
In a large mass of dense fog, numerous snow-white bizarre creatures appeared intermittently.
Outside the dense fog, many flower petals and vines shaped by spiritual power fluttered about, enclosing the fog within.
"Damn it, why are these monsters so troublesome!"
Seeing several snow-white creatures breaking through the blockade and rushing out, several disciples of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers immediately launched an attack without hesitation, soon reducing them to ashes.
Yang Yan wanted to get a clear look at the creatures, only to see their bodies quickly transform into white mist and return to the dense fog.
It was indeed somewhat strange.
Lin An and Sect Leader Dan Xuan moved to the side of Valley Master Hua to inquire about the situation.
"This... it seems to be a Snow Demon?"
Sect Leader Dan Xuan was somewhat puzzled. If they were truly Snow Demons, they should have been dealt with a long time ago.
Valley Master Hua said in a deep voice:
"They are indeed Snow Demons, but not ordinary ones."
"We’ve been fighting for so long with no avail, unable to truly eliminate them!"
The Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers ranks second among the top ten sects, just below the Sword Sect. How could these monsters be so formidable?
Sect Leader Dan Xuan squinted his eyes and observed up close for a while, saying:
"These Snow Demons’ strength is only around Foundation Establishment, they are numerous, but are they really so difficult to deal with?"
Valley Master Hua glared at him and continued:
"A single Snow Demon’s strength is indeed around Foundation Establishment. But what if they can’t be killed, or if they resurrect after being killed?"
Sect Leader Dan Xuan was speechless, followed by Lin An who seemed to notice something, saying:
"They seem to have the ability to transfer the remaining spiritual power to their kin."
Valley Master Hua nodded, acknowledging this statement.
"These abominations should have been lurking beneath the ice cap. For unknown reasons, they have migrated out in groups. These Snow Demons are different from those we’ve encountered before. They seem to have undergone some mutation, making them very hard to deal with!"
"Initially, it was the Ice Spirit within these Snow Demons that caught our eye. Who knew after making a move we would discover... Alas!"
Needless to say, both sect leaders also speculated that the slain Snow Demons were absorbed by their kin, transferring energy and gradually increasing individual strength.
"You know, disciples of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers mainly cultivate the Flower Dao, which cannot restrain these Snow Demons. At first, we could eliminate some of the weaker ones. But as it progressed, our attacks became less effective, almost unable to harm the Snow Demons."
"If I strike and defeat them, there is a worry it might quickly spawn a monster with a level higher than Golden Core. So, I must let them hold off for a while to observe and find a way to deal with them."
At that point, Valley Master Hua showed a bitter expression; the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers was truly in trouble this time.
Upon hearing, Lin An fell silent, deliberating for a moment before saying:
"The urgent task is to find out the reason behind these Snow Demons’ mutations."
Having said that, his palm suddenly surged with suction power, pulling a weaker Snow Demon from the fog, confining it between the three.
"Valley Master Hua need not worry, may our two sects come to assist?"
Sect Leader Dan Xuan also expressed his stance.
"That would be excellent." Valley Master Hua gladly accepted Dan Xuan’s assistance.
The three sect leaders began analyzing the specific causes of the mutations and meanwhile sent disciples from their sects to assist.
Disciples from the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers were still locked in a standstill with the dense fog, when suddenly dozens of sword shadows whistled over. Just as they instinctively turned to defend, they heard voices echoing around.
"We are your reinforcements, don’t be nervous, let’s fight the enemy together."
"Junior brothers and sisters, our reinforcements are here, join them in fighting the enemy!" said the leading female.
This woman was none other than the senior master sister of the Inner Sect of Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers—Baihua Fairy, who possessed an excellent Spirit Body and was now at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
"Ye, let’s compete to see who kills more Snow Demons." Yang Yan wanted to further bond with Ye Changqing.
"Sure, let’s compete!" Ye wrapped himself in flames and charged into the monster group.
Yang Yan shook his head, drew the Star Night Sword, and charged in.
"Azure Vault Technique—Shattering Heaven!"
Sword flowers danced like musical notes, with each thrust came a Snow Demon’s shriek!
"Watch out, Ye!" The Star Night Sword lunged forward with the voice, hitting the Snow Demon behind Ye Changqing.
He then realized there was a Snow Demon behind him, quickly moving closer to Yang Yan, standing back to back, fighting the enemy together.
"Thanks, Yang, but I killed ten, how about you?" Ye Changqing was somewhat breathless, seemingly having consumed a lot just now.
"Including that last one, only nine."
"Hahaha, looks like I won." Ye Changqing was somewhat pleased.
"Your flames are particularly effective against cold attribute monsters, nothing can be done." Yang Yan said helplessly.
"Thank you to both for your help. On behalf of the junior brothers and sisters of the Valley of Ten Thousand Flowers, thank you." Baihua Fairy assumed a sword collection posture and came to thank Yang Yan and Ye Changqing.
Although she had not yet forgiven Yang Yan for his past actions towards her, the surface etiquette must not be overlooked!
"Thanks are enough, don’t come so close!" Although Guo Guoguo’s strength wasn’t high, her speed was quite fast, immediately blocking between the two.
"I am simply expressing my gratitude without malice!" Baihua Fairy was bewildered by Guo Guoguo’s actions.
"You’re a big girl, keep your manners, just thank politely from a distance! Don’t you agree?" Saying so, she glanced at Mu Qingcheng and Gongsun Ruyan beside her.
The four women also heard Guo Guoguo’s words, saw the situation, and silently thought that the young girl was indeed jealous!
However, their hearts remained tense, as they knew nothing about the pretty woman beside Yang.
"Sorry for the inconvenience!" Baihua Fairy courteously nodded before leaving to join another side of the battle.
Yang Yan saw this situation and couldn’t help but shake his head. He moved to Guo Guoguo’s side, "She was just coming to express gratitude, we helped them break the encirclement, why treat her like that?"
"I don’t care!" Guo Guoguo was upset at Yang Yan for scolding her.
The battle continued for over three hours. Although Yang Yan and the others gained some Ice Spirits, one Snow Demon had absorbed too much spiritual power, its strength barely surpassed Golden Core; ordinary disciples’ attacks could no longer harm it.
Now, elders from the three sects had to join the battle.
The disciples temporarily ceased their attacks on the Snow Demons, stepping aside, as creating another Golden Core Snow Demon would be self-defeating.
Taking advantage of this time, Yang Yan quickly exchanged insights with Baihua Fairy, Ye Changqing, and others on their discoveries during battle, and pulled back Elder Dugu who was preparing to help.
"If we can prevent that white mist from spreading, perhaps we can stop them from merging into one." Yang Yan looked into Ye Changqing’s eyes, "I noticed before that when Ye’s flames killed a monster without leaving white mist, the Snow Demons nearby were unaffected, unlike earlier when their strength increased."
"Really?" Ye Changqing had to secretly admire Yang Yan’s meticulous observation.
"Yang, keep going!"
"Moreover, think about it, how can a Snow Demon come into contact with another Snow Demon when one dies? Only through the snow mist!" Yang Yan suddenly smirked at Dugu.
Elder Dugu smiled, a good kid, he had already guessed what Yang Yan was going to say next.
"I must trouble Elder Dugu to set up a spirit array that can absorb the snow mist!"
Dugu nodded.
Ye Changqing suddenly realized, giving Yang Yan an additional degree of admiration.
"But why didn’t I think of something so simple myself?" He thought with a bitter smile.
"However, I’m just making a guess, specifics still require discussion with the sect leaders!"
Meanwhile, the sect leaders in another location also reached the same conclusion.
