A quarter of an hour can seem neither long nor short.

However, the time suggested by Wang Junze was not arbitrary for Tang Mo to contemplate; rather, it was because Wang Junze needed some time to make preparations.

Some matters can't be judged solely by listening to Tang Mo's side; Wang Junze needed to try for himself.

"Buzz!"

The sword edge in his hand trembled slightly as Wang Junze immediately raised his hand and slashed at the barrier before him.

Of course, this strike from Wang Junze was not his full strength; he only tested with the second Sword Technique of the Yi Sword, Laozi.

Even so, given Wang Junze's current strength, the power of this strike shouldn't be underestimated.

However, after the slash, Wang Junze could clearly feel the barrier emitting a faint blue glow, effortlessly dispelling the power of the sword. Yet, the barrier did not retaliate.

Moreover, although he couldn't break the barrier, Wang Junze only felt a slight obstruction and didn't need to use the Strangulation Killing Move. With Rain Sword Intent and Yu Luo's techniques, breaking through the barrier should be easy.

Of course, this would only open a small breach; completely destroying the barrier is almost impossible.

"Brother, this barrier seems to stretch at least over ten miles, almost nowhere to be seen."

Taking a careful look at the distance, Xin'er said softly.

"Hmm, the power of this barrier is very gentle, but upon close perception, it's akin to a boundless sea; if truly triggered, not even someone like Brother Lu could break it."

Nodding, Wang Junze replied softly, "However, this is normal. After all, apart from that blizzard, the threats presented by this relic so far are still too weak."

After a brief thought, Wang Junze continued, "Xin'er, you try your hand. Be mindful of controlling the power; it doesn't need to be too strong, just break the barrier."

"Alright!"

Without any hesitation, Xin'er immediately slashed out with his blade.

Being in the Refining God Realm, the power of Xin'er's slash was far superior to Wang Junze's, easily slicing a gap over a meter wide in the barrier. However, almost instantly, a surge of extremely cold aura blew out from the rift.

Even a slight breath of the aura made Wang Junze feel an intense chill, rivaling the coldness in the previous blizzard.

But upon peering inside through the rift, nothing was clearly visible, only faintly discerning some wind and snow movement inside, yet it was not the previous kind of blizzard—just ordinary wind and snow.

Moreover, as Tang Mo mentioned, within dozens of breaths, the surrounding barrier's power seemed to spread over, quickly repairing this breach without any trace left.

This sensation seemed like flowing water, where the barrier's power naturally converged in a smooth flow.

"Strike again with full force!"

With a slight frown, Wang Junze instructed once more.

Boom!

In an instant, a line of fire exploded as Xin'er slashed again. Even Wang Junze standing nearby could feel the ferocity of the strike.

Yet, upon landing on the barrier, it only severed another small rift. Furthermore, the barrier's recovery speed didn't differ much, merely delayed by a dozen breaths at most.

Witnessing this, Wang Junze realized that compared to the entire barrier's power, regardless of whether Xin'er exerted full force or made a casual strike, there was little difference—like attempting to sever water with a blade, the impact of the force mattered little to the flow.

Nonetheless, before the barrier's rift could heal this time, an Ice Crystal Tiger suddenly leaped out from within.

Raising his hand, Xin'er engaged and fiercely slashed the Ice Crystal Tiger. The unfortunate Ice Crystal Tiger had just escaped and barely reacted before being slain with one strike.

Though proficient in Refining Spirit, the Ice Crystal Tiger as a Demon Beast was far inferior compared to the Li Dragon which Wang Junze and the others dealt with previously.

Yet this seems to further affirm Tang Mo's earlier assertion,

These Ice Crystal Tigers are essentially mass-bred and hence are not that powerful.

"Brother, have you discovered anything?"

Standing beside Wang Junze, Xin'er asked curiously.

"If they are indeed bred, tell me... over the years, how have these Ice Crystal Tigers survived?" Wang Junze suddenly questioned back.

Consider this: the so-called Ancient Ruins have at least slumbered underground for hundreds of years, if not longer. Furthermore, within the ruins, no one tends to anything anymore. Given such a prolonged timeline, logically, any Demon Beast should have perished, much less these bred ones.

They couldn't possibly survive without eating or drinking, merely relying on absorbing Spiritual Qi to reproduce and thrive, could they? That's absurd.

"Hmm?"

Hearing Wang Junze's remarks, Xin'er was startled.

Without waiting for Xin'er's response, Wang Junze abruptly swung his sword, directly slicing open the Ice Crystal Tiger's belly!

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