CHAPTER 398: CHAPTER 398: ARRIVAL OF THE ICE LORD

The continuous return of the Forbidden Divine Mountain has caught the attention of many strong individuals, yet no one dares to rashly enter the Forbidden Divine Mountain again.

Previously, so many people entered the Forbidden Divine Mountain because the Xuanyuan Heaven was in a state of chaos.

The elders were absent, and the younger generation caused a ruckus out of ignorance, which was somewhat understandable, and the giants did not mind.

But now, all major forces have fully revived, and those elder strong individuals have all come back to life. If anyone boldly enters the Forbidden Divine Mountain for benefits now, it would be unacceptable.

It’s like stealing fruit in a rural area.

If your child steals fruit from a neighbor’s tree, the neighbor is likely not to make a fuss, and may even stop you if you pretend to discipline your child, saying it’s just a few fruits, no big deal.

However, if you personally take a basket to steal fruit from the neighbor’s tree and get caught on the spot, that relationship is as good as ruined.

Therefore.

Now, with the return of the Forbidden Divine Mountain, everyone merely gazes at it silently, showing a look of reverence.

"Boom——"

An ice-blue Forbidden Divine Mountain fell, causing the ground below to sink instantly into an Endless Abyss, earth-shattering.

"Swish!"

The spreading airwaves lifted the hem of a young girl’s snow-white dress. She looked like a fairy descending to the mortal world, existing apart from the world.

She clasped her hands tightly in front of her chest, looking expectantly at the Endless Abyss ahead, with her long black hair flowing back, as long as the clouds.

Her cool eyes had both expectation and nervousness.

"Buzz!"

Finally, the Forbidden Divine Mountain that had plunged into the abyss floated up, and at the mountain’s peak, blue light converged, forming a refined middle-aged man.

"Rumble!"

The moment he appeared, lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, purple energy came from the east for thirty thousand miles, and brilliant rays of light illuminated all directions.

Endless surging forces rushed towards him, as if with a single thought, he could decide the direction of the heavens and the fate of all living beings.

Formidable without anger!

"Father!!"

The girl cried out excitedly, rushing towards that refined middle-aged man like an agile serpent.

"Bing Ning."

The refined middle-aged man revealed a loving smile, extending his arms to embrace the girl in his arms.

At this moment, the entire world became beautiful, with golden clouds surrounding the father and daughter, and golden lotuses blooming above the dark abyss, swaying and shining.

Father and daughter embraced, silence speaking louder than words!

Meanwhile, many Divine Kings from Xuanyuan Heaven were silently watching this scene, not daring to breathe.

The Ice Lord has returned!

After a long time, Princess Bing Ning released her father and started to recount the events that had occurred over the years.

She told him everything in detail.

Finally, she mentioned Qin Zi.

"Outrageous! That person dared to commit such a deplorable act, so absurd. How can I tolerate him!"

The Ice Lord’s brow furrowed in a slight fury, and his emotions affected the surrounding world. A mass of dark clouds gathered, with red lightning breaking through the void, a terrifying sight.

"Father, calm down."

Princess Bing Ning reminded, "This person is the Xuanyuan Celestial Lord appointed by Xuanyuan Mountain, and it’s said that he has even gained King of Chu’s endorsement..."

"Hmph! A mere Divine Realm god lacking in both virtue and competence, behaving properly would be enough, yet he is so insolent. How can Father let him be?"

The Ice Lord snorted coldly and said:

"As for King of Chu, his endorsement is his own business, what does it have to do with me! I must bring this brat down to the mortal dust, what can King of Chu do?"

A giant is never weak before others.

Especially before his daughter, he must not let his momentum weaken, defy whoever dares!

"Father, have you recovered your strength?" Princess Bing Ning asked worriedly after glancing at her father’s physique.

"Not yet. I knew you were out there, so I exited seclusion early."

The Ice Lord shook his head, then revealed a domineering expression: "However, at Father’s level, the recovery of cultivation makes little difference, because it will recover sooner or later, and no one can kill me."

"More importantly... this is Xuanyuan Heaven. Here, my will is heavenly will. Who dares defy me?"

He was incredibly confident.

With his status, he is worthy of such confidence, for every giant is a formidable existence across the heavens.

"Then... let’s go teach that guy a lesson," Princess Bing Ning hesitated, clenching her fist as she said.

"Let’s go."

The Ice Lord nodded calmly.

He sneered coldly in his heart.

Lesson?

Is that all? The price for desecrating his daughter isn’t that simple!

Of course, he wouldn’t say this prematurely.

A father wouldn’t say too many harsh words in front of his daughter, because actions speak louder than any words.

...

Inside the Celestial Palace.

Qin Zigang memorized the lines his father taught him, and then felt an indescribable pressure descending from the Celestial Vault.

"Ah, this is..."

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The maids and servants in the palace exclaimed in shock, all kneeling on the ground under this pressure, unable to move.

Even Qin Zi almost knelt down, but due to his Celestial Lord status, there seemed to be a power supporting him, preventing him from kneeling. This power came from the vast Celestial Hall.

"Qin Zi, come out and receive your charge!"

A majestic middle-aged voice sounded, and instantly, the temperature of the world rapidly dropped, and the entire palace began to freeze!

"Ice? Could it be the Ice Lord?"

Qin Zi’s face slightly changed. He had already inquired previously that Princess Bing Ning’s father was the Ice Lord.

A giant’s oppressive presence, this pressure was absolutely unprecedented, as if the world was about to turn upside down.

However, trusting his father, he took a deep breath and suppressed the fear in his heart.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

He braced himself against the overwhelming pressure, stepping outside one step at a time, leaving behind a footprint covered in cracks with each step on the ground.

Finally, he arrived outside the palace.

He looked up, seeing two figures standing suspended in the air, hovering above the square of the Celestial Palace.

One of them was Princess Bing Ning.

The other was an elegant middle-aged man who seemed unremarkable at first glance but exuded an indescribable majesty. Standing there, he appeared as the center of the universe, surrounded by swirling golden clouds with purple aura surging like a great tide, the myriad Laws merely decorative!

In Qin Zi’s eyes, the figure appeared somewhat blurry, transforming into a giant of light that stood tall, overlooking the starry sky.

The pressure from the giant was terrifying beyond measure.

Yet, Qin Zi took a deep breath, his expression becoming solemn and dignified, and said firmly:

"In the presence of the emperor and not bowing down, the true fate is already lost; your name is on the Reincarnation Stele! Each kowtow on the road to rebirth reduces half the sin, protecting your true spirit!"

Woah!

As these words were spoken, the very elements seemed to freeze for a moment, the Ice Lord and his daughter were stunned, the servants of the Celestial Palace were dumbfounded, and even the powerful beings from afar observing this were bewildered.

"This... this..."

"Too reckless, too reckless! To dare speak such insolent words before the Ice Lord is simply unimaginable!"

"Who throughout the ages dares to be so bold?"

"This is the path to destruction!!"

From all corners, countless powerful figures exclaimed, especially those at odds with Qin Zi, who were gloating.

And in the next moment.

The Ice Lord indeed was enraged!

"Insolence!!"

With a reprimanding shout, thunder rumbled in all directions, and endless black clouds surged forth, as if dark clouds were overwhelming the city, blocking out the sky and sun!

A majestic divine power, like a waterfall, cascaded down, shattering the entire Celestial Palace in an instant!

"Celestial Lord!!"

The eight Divine Kings of the Celestial Palace appeared, shielding Qin Zi within, struggling to withstand this pressure.

"You few dare to aid a tyrant, persistently disobedient even before me, do you seek death?!"

The Ice Lord looked down on the eight Divine Kings, his eyes seemingly filled with endless Power of Destruction, cold and merciless.

The eight gritted their teeth and lowered their heads, remaining silent. They had long tied their future to Qin Zi, this was a high-stakes gamble.

The greater the risk, the greater the reward!

And Qin Zi, lifting his head, spoke without fear: "Ice Lord, I am the Celestial Lord appointed by the Forbidden Divine Mountain, my status is no less than yours, who gives you the right to act superior before me!"

He was all in.

Though his legs were trembling a little, this was what his father taught him, could his father be wrong?

With his father around, what’s there to fear!!