"I remember, it was mentioned before that, if enough Ice Crystal Power is absorbed, it might alter the attribute of the True Qi within... If the True Qi is completely transformed into this Extreme Cold Power, could it dispel this cold feeling?"

Thinking it over, Wang Junze asked again.

Upon hearing this, everyone's heart was slightly stirred.

Previously, when absorbing the Ice Crystal Power, many had actually noticed this. However, it was challenging to determine if it was good or bad, and without a corresponding Cultivation Technique, they naturally became more cautious. But now, being trapped here, this indeed seemed like a viable solution.

"It's probably too late, True Qi is difficult to circulate here, and the more Ice Crystal Power absorbed, the more blocked the meridians become. It's simply impossible to cultivate," the nearby Elder from the Divine Blade Sect shook his head with a bitter smile.

"Not necessarily, the Ice Crystal Power isn't completely absorbed yet, it will slowly dissipate. Once the Ice Crystal Power within disperses, one can try to run True Qi. Although slow, as long as True Qi can circulate, cultivation can proceed... This pool, though icy cold, doesn't seem to have other side effects. What if... the Extreme Cold Power in the pool can also be absorbed?"

With a slight raise of his brow, Wang Junze answered solemnly, "Although we stumbled upon this place, it's still a relic, probably not a death trap. Perhaps... this place itself is a special cultivation ground, and if we can find a way to utilize the pool, we might turn misfortune into fortune and assist everyone's cultivation?"

This statement immediately brightened their eyes.

Indeed, this is a relic. Danger often accompanies opportunity. If used well, who's to say it can't turn into something beneficial?

"Everyone should search around carefully and see if there are any other clues," Wang Junze continued after a pause. "Also, this pool isn't stagnant water, it's flowing, so if anyone is a good swimmer, they can dive down to check if there's an exit at the bottom."

Wang Junze's words immediately calmed people down again. After all, everyone who reached here was essentially a Refining God Powerhouse, and no one would easily give up as long as there was a shred of hope.

Many began to move, some exploring the ice walls around, some diving into the pool to search for an exit, while others attempted to run True Qi for cultivation.

"There are words, there are words at the bottom of the pool!"

Soon, someone resurfaced from underwater and exclaimed excitedly.

"What kind of words, is it the same ancient script as before?"

Everyone began asking in unison.

"No, it's in common characters, and it seems to be a Cultivation Technique!" The person replied excitedly.

Hearing this, everyone quickly followed, diving toward where the person pointed.

The pool wasn't very deep, so diving to the bottom wasn't hard. Soon, Wang Junze saw the characters the person mentioned.

The script was short, and after changing his breath twice, Wang Junze read through the entire piece.

It was indeed a Cultivation Technique, and an exceptionally unique Body Refining Technique named the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, using the Extreme Cold from the pool to temper the flesh.

According to the record in the Cultivation Technique, one should forsake the circulation of True Qi, completely relying on the body to endure the Extreme Cold, slowly absorbing the pool's chill to complete the body tempering. Once mastered, the body can adapt to environments of extreme cold, and during combat, a layer of Profound Ice can form on the body to resist attacks.

However, practicing this Cultivation Technique also posed significant dangers. Completely forsaking True Qi circulation, relying solely on the body to endure the coldness, tests one's willpower immensely. If one cannot bear this pressure, they may experience bodily collapse while absorbing the pool's cold, dying directly in the Cold Pool.

Even in ancient times, disciples from this Sect had only a fifty percent success rate in practicing this Cultivation Technique.

In other words... if everyone practiced this technique, perhaps half would perish here.

Besides, the script also documented a way to leave the Cold Pool.

The way out was indeed at the pool's bottom. Diving through the hole at the bottom allows one to slowly follow the water flow to exit the Cold Pool, but... once entering the hole, one will be completely submerged in the Cold Pool, requiring a journey of over ten miles to successfully escape.

Unless one has mastered the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, otherwise escaping this way is also a gamble with death!

Upon reading this script, the group immediately fell silent.

Although it seemed like there was hope for escape, the dangers involved were truly too huge, so great that the majority had no confidence in escaping.

It must be known that in terms of body tempering, the Human Race is inherently inferior to the Deserters.

Even most Refining God Powerhouses have never tempered their bodies, rashly practicing this Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, the possibility of success might not even reach half.

The cost is too horrifying!

Could it be true, that only about thirty percent, or even fewer people could escape while the rest perish here? Isn't it too tragic!

"Don't be so pessimistic."

Wang Junze suddenly spoke, "Don't forget, we have a lot of Ice Crystal!"

"Hmm?"

Hearing Wang Junze's words, everyone could not help but be slightly taken aback.

"As you just tried, using the Ice Crystal Power can resist this Extreme Cold. Although according to the Patriarch Lin, it's just addressing the symptoms instead of solving the underlying issue. But as long as we have enough Ice Crystal, it can support us for a long time," Wang Junze continued explaining. "Even if passing through the hole at the pool's bottom, with the help of the Ice Crystal Power, might still get us through... Moreover, worst-case scenario, even if we can't leave, waiting here might still lead to a chance for rescue."

"If any one of us can master the Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique, escape here and spread the message! By then, whether it's the Commandery Princess or the Saintess, they can easily break through this Restriction and fly us out."

Pointing to the entrance of the Ice Cave above, Wang Junze said solemnly, "If confidence is lacking, there's no need to risk practicing, only needing to be trapped here a bit longer."

These words immediately lifted everyone's spirits.

Indeed, when Wang Junze previously shattered the Ice Sculpture, it led them to acquire a lot of Ice Crystals, which in itself is the biggest assurance of survival!

Many things are interconnected; if Wang Junze hadn't acquired the heritage earlier, they wouldn't have enough Ice Crystal. In such cases, they could only gamble with their lives. But with the Ice Crystal, they naturally have a choice to wait for rescue.

"Who will practice this Profound Ice Body Tempering Technique?" someone couldn't help but ask again.

The premise of waiting for rescue is that someone needs to leave here, but to leave requires risking practicing this Cultivation Technique, no?

"I'll do it!"

Without any hesitation, Wang Junze agreed decisively, "If I die, then you can find someone else to practice later!"

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