Chapter Fifty-Two: Do You Dare to Make a Move?

“Yes!”

“Ding! Successful use. The host will temporarily possess the identity of an Earth Spirit Array Master. The effect expires in three days!”

Immediately, Chen Xiang felt a mysterious energy coursing through his entire body. Though his strength hadn’t increased, when he looked at the restriction sealing the entrance to the Icebound Cave, he could instantly discern seven traps and three flaws!

He had less than three thousand reputation points left. It truly echoed that saying—spending money is like water flowing away, while earning it nearly killed him to amass almost four thousand. With just one use, a thousand vanished instantly.

Determined to break the restriction, Chen Xiang thought that a thousand reputation points couldn’t have been spent in vain!

Li Qin’er, seeing him lost in thought then about to step forward to break the seal, was startled and hurried to stop him: “Young master, don’t go any further! We can’t break this restriction. Please don’t advance, lest you get hurt!”

Chen Xiang gave her a warm smile that could melt the coldest heart. “Relax, Qin’er. It’s merely an Earth Spirit restriction. Watch as I break it for you!”

Li Qin’er’s pretty face darkened. “Merely an Earth Spirit restriction?” Such a seal could withstand even a Nascent Soul stage powerhouse! If you can break it, are you trying to ascend to the heavens?

“Please be careful, young master. Earth Spirit arrays are very dangerous! Don’t touch any traps inside,” Li Qin’er whispered, knowing she couldn’t pull him back. All she could do was remind him, hoping nothing unexpected would happen.

Under her anxious gaze, Chen Xiang approached the restriction, located the three flaws, and effortlessly broke them.

At once, the array flared with intense light, enveloping Chen Xiang within.

“Young master!” Li Qin’er cried out in alarm, her delicate voice trembling.

As she was about to rush forward, a voice stopped her.

“Qin’er, don’t come over. The array has activated. If you enter now, you’ll trigger the killing formation!” Chen Xiang’s voice came out.

Li Qin’er, startled, immediately felt relief. Young Master Li was unharmed—how wonderful.

“Young master, are you alright?” Li Qin’er asked anxiously.

“I’m fine! This light is just the residual spiritual energy of the array. It feels warm inside,” Chen Xiang replied.

Li Qin’er breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Xiang observed the tangible spiritual energy around him, thick as water, diffusing throughout the array.

Now, apart from the seven traps, two new flaws appeared in the expanded array, but these were linked to a killing formation. With his current vision as an Earth Spirit Array Master, Chen Xiang saw that he’d have to trigger the killing formation first to break those two flaws. Otherwise, breaking them directly would set off the other six traps, and he’d be doomed.

This minor complication wasn’t enough to slow Chen Xiang’s steps. He unhesitatingly triggered the trap connected to the two flaws, and suddenly, the surroundings shifted—ten thousand ice arrows aimed straight at him.

Chen Xiang felt no anxiety. He pulled out the Dragon Coil Staff, gripped it tightly, and even yawned.

The arrows shot toward him, but Chen Xiang swung his staff in the signature manner of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. The ice arrows clattered harmlessly against the staff, unable to breach his defense.

This trap would only trouble cultivators at the second or third layer of the Nascent Soul stage. Although Chen Xiang was only at the peak of Core Formation, his combat power could match those at the sixth or seventh layer of Nascent Soul!

Soon, the barrage of ice arrows ended.

Chen Xiang put away his staff and promptly broke the two flaws.

With a rumbling sound, the spiritual energy enveloping him dispersed, revealing the true entrance of the cave.

Outside the Icebound Cave, only a simple barrier remained. Chen Xiang broke it with a wave. Inside, the cave was filled with a watery blue—not white—the hue of ice condensed to its utmost.

A cold wind swept through the cave and then rebounded, making Chen Xiang shiver violently at the entrance.

“Damn, as expected of the land of extreme cold—even a military coat can’t withstand this chill!” Chen Xiang trembled.

Far away, behind a snow mound, the Rainbow Pipi Eel was observing him in secret. Seeing Chen Xiang break the cave’s restriction, it couldn’t help but be amazed.

“This guy is incredible! He even broke the restriction left by that person. I wonder if he can remove the mark inside my body. If he can… hehe!” The Rainbow Pipi Eel squinted its tiny eyes gleefully.

Li Qin’er stared at Chen Xiang, dumbfounded. Though Young Master Li had surprised her many times, she couldn’t help but marvel—an Earth Spirit array, broken just like that?

Chen Xiang returned to Li Qin’er’s side. “Qin’er, let’s go inside. I checked—there are no restrictions left around!”

He felt a strange excitement. He had come here to help Li Qin’er perfect her Heavenly Heart Yin Vein and restore her appearance. The thought made him itch with anticipation.

“Uh… alright!” Li Qin’er nodded mechanically, quickly regaining her composure but feeling a bit nervous as they approached their destination.

Chen Xiang and Li Qin’er entered the Icebound Cave, immediately assaulted by its irresistible cold.

“Damn! This is why I hate winter!” Chen Xiang shivered.

Li Qin’er’s cheeks turned bright red from the cold, her body trembling. She hugged her shoulders, pulling her military coat tighter, her perfect figure outlined beneath.

Chen Xiang couldn’t help but drool—what a feast for the eyes!

But the most important thing now was to find the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Marrow. How could he search while frozen like this?

So Chen Xiang decided to summon his artifact!

“Come forth, electric blanket!” Chen Xiang called.

“Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Chen Xiang’ for redeeming a solar-powered electric blanket. Sixty reputation points consumed.”

“Ding! Congratulations to host ‘Chen Xiang’ for redeeming a solar-powered electric blanket. Sixty reputation points consumed.”

…

Chen Xiang exchanged for two electric blankets, which appeared instantly in his hands. He quickly draped one over Li Qin’er and one over himself.

The moment they put on the electric blankets, they adjusted to fit their bodies perfectly, stretching and shrinking as needed.

The warmth from the blankets was like being transported from hell to heaven.

Li Qin’er marveled at the warmth, wrapping the blanket tightly around herself, leaving only her head exposed.

“Young master, what divine artifact is this? It’s so warm!” Li Qin’er touched the blanket, smooth and soft, her voice filled with amazement.

“Haha, this is the super invincible, cool and stylish electric blanket—godly equipment for winter! This is my… uh, forget it, I specially prepared it for this trip. Are you moved?” Chen Xiang laughed.

“Mm, I am moved,” Li Qin’er replied softly, her cheeks flushed.

Chen Xiang sucked in a breath. “You dare to be moved? Alright then, let’s go find the Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Marrow!”

“To be continued…”