Chapter 2075: Talent Awakened! Ice-Sealed World! (1/2)
The shores of the Caspian Sea were entirely under Firmament Supreme's sensory range. Anyone that got close would not be able to escape his senses.
And if they believed that they could approach from the sea, they would be making a grave mistake.
Although he had his back to the Caspian Sea, that region had been one of his major focuses. Firmament Supreme had even attached his Psychic Energy to several aquatic beasts and giant fish so that he could detect anyone who got close.
The only part of this region he could not get a good idea on was the chaotic subterranean region around the energy core.
Firmament Supreme had attempted before to lay down a seal or implant a mental brand, but in all cases, the frenzied power leaked by the energy core would destroy them.
If there was one place he couldn't observe, that was it.
”Forget it! The teleportation gate will be done soon. At this critical moment, I might just be overly paranoid!”
With this thought in mind, Firmament Supreme withdrew his Psychic Energy and Stellar Energy, and continued to focus on building the teleportation gate.
At the same time, more than one hundred li below the surface…
”That was risky!”
Wang Chong held Divine Embryo 3 with one hand, letting out a sigh as he sensed Firmament Supreme's Psychic Energy drawing back.
Wang Chong had instinctively sensed danger and seized Divine Embryo 3 at the last moment. Using the Earth Movement ability, he had shot downward, barely managing to avoid Firmament Supreme's Psychic Energy.
If Wang Chong's reaction had been just a little slower, the result would have been completely different.
As the underground world calmed back down, Wang Chong did not rush forward, choosing to silently wait.
As expected…
Bang!
Firmament Supreme's terrifying Psychic Energy and Stellar Energy once more swept downard, scanning the region.
Firmament Supreme still seemed uneasy and had even increased the horizontal range of his scan.
After scanning for a long while, Firmament Supreme once more doubtfully muttered, ”Was I really just being paranoid?”
For both him and the Celestial God Organization, the teleportation gate was simply too important, forcing him to be cautious.
But the reality was right before his eyes. No matter how much he thought about it, Firmament Supreme was forced to believe it. Perhaps he really had been unsettled by today's turmoil.
After scanning several more times, Firmament Supreme finally let the matter go and drew back his Psychic Energy and Stellar Energy.
All of this was a minor interlude, and everything quickly returned to normal.
”This wily fox!”
But he remained cautious and continued to wait.
After a long while without further activity, Wang Chong returned with Divine Embryo 3 to the area beneath the giant energy core so that it could continue absorbing energy.
About fifteen minutes later, with a crisp crack, Divine Embryo 3 finished absorbing the last sliver of freezing energy needed to awaken the talent.
”Ice-Sealed World!”
The moment Divine Embryo 3 completely awakened the talent, Wang Chong gained complete information on it.
Divine Embryo 3's Ice-Sealed World was a pure Ice Element ability. It granted the power to control all liquids and unleash a powerful wave of cold. At maximum power, it could focus all its strength on instantly freezing a specified target, sealing them in ice.
This 'freezing' did not mean a simple layer of ice. The chill would penetrate into the body, piercing through Stellar Energy to freeze one's blood, Stellar Energy, and thoughts. It was a horrifyingly powerful ability.
”Let's go!”
With Divine Embryo 3's ability awakened, Wang Chong quickly grabbed it and left.
……
A bonfire burned in the darkness, the flames dancing, but it gave off barely any warmth. In fact, in the light of the fire, one could clearly see freezing air approaching from the north.
If this continued, it wouldn't be long before the bonfire was completely extinguished.
However, this was not the concern of the people around the fire.
Divine Embryo 3 had successfully awakened its Ice Element talent, but the giant teleportation gate still stood, and the freezing chill indicated that it was approaching completion far faster than anticipated.
”…Firmament Supreme has already thought of everything. No matter what happens now, he'll never leave the teleportation gate. Though Master has awakened that ability, so long as Firmament Supreme continues to guard the area, we can't get close,” the faceless man said, his eyes fixed on the map of the teleportation gate area on the ground.
The two of them had discussed the problem of the teleportation gate for some time, but they had yet to find a way of dealing with Firmament Supreme.
”Master, why don't we go with my plan? I'll distract Firmament Supreme and hold him down while Master comes around from the rear and destroys the teleportation gate!”
”It's pointless.”
Wang Chong shook his head.
The faceless man had no idea of the power of the Grotto Heaven realm. Even though his yearning for revenge had made him grow very strong very quickly, already reaching the peak Great General level, he was no match for any of the Supremes.
”This plan is simply meaningless suicide. Moreover, even if you sacrifice your life, there's no way you can hold down Firmament Supreme. In front of a Grotto Heaven expert, you won't even get a chance,” Wang Chong sternly said.
”Your subordinate does not fear death,” the faceless man firmly said.
”Let me think about it some more.”
Wang Chong's brows creased as he lightly shook his head.
The stronger one was, the more keenly one understood that immense gap in strength. Let alone the faceless man, even Wang Chong would be sending himself to death if he tried to rush in.