The Hand of Despair felt a lingering fear when he recalled the dangerous battle back then.
Therefore, he decided to use a rare treasure to forcefully escape and survive.
Otherwise, the Empyrean Realm Lord would have killed him in minutes.
"It's a pity that I lost the rare treasure I obtained after risking my life."
The Hand of Despair's face was filled with regret. That rare treasure was very important to him, more important than the entire Despair Continent.
"Forget it. As long as the green hills are there, there's hope. I'll take back twice what I lost one day."
The Hand of Despair shook his head and said slowly.
After escaping from the Despair Continent, he had been wandering around.
The injuries from back then had yet to heal.
Cough cough!
Suddenly, he coughed a few times and hurriedly pressed his hand to his chest.
He could feel that the cracks in his organs were bleeding.
"Damn it."
The Empyrean Realm Lord was too strong. He was on a completely different level compared to the Hand of Despair.
Although it was just a clone, its powerful attack had almost taken the Hand of Despair's life.
Although he had used a rare treasure to survive, it was very difficult for his organs to heal.
"Unless I obtain the Ice Progenitor's inheritance, my injuries …"
The Hand of Despair said coldly.
The cracks in his organs were constantly consuming his energy. His strength had been greatly reduced, and his cultivation had fallen to the Life Ancient Realm.
However, even if his cultivation had fallen, his comprehension and methods were not something a Life Ancient Realm cultivator could compare to.
When he heard that the Ice Progenitor's inheritance had appeared, he couldn't wait to obtain it.
"It's rumored that the Ice Progenitor once had a rare treasure that could freeze everything in the world." The Hand of Despair muttered to himself, "I must obtain it."
Just as the Hand of Despair was speaking, he suddenly looked at the city gate.
"Eh?"
The Hand of Despair was stunned, but he quickly recognized Fang Chen.
"Sky Pivot?"
The current Fang Chen was in his original appearance, which was very different from Sky Pivot. However, the Hand of Despair recognized him based on his aura.
"Damn it."
The Hand of Despair's face was cold and his heart was burning with anger.
He wanted to attack, but he restrained himself.
"Now that Ice King City is filled with experts, I can't act rashly."
The Hand of Despair said, "Hmph, I'll let you live for another half a year. When we enter the Ice Matriarch's land of inheritance, I'll tear you to pieces."
A few days later, Fang Chen arrived at Ice King City from Long Han City.
"As expected of the second largest city in the Luo Bing Continent, it's really flourishing."
Fang Chen sighed as he stood on the street and watched the endless stream of people coming and going.
Although the Luo Bing Continent was a remote area, it was very prosperous. The air temperature here was extremely low, but it couldn't stop the wild desire of the people for the Ice Ancestor's inheritance.
As soon as he entered the Ice King City, he felt countless Spiritual Senses sweeping over him.
"There are so many experts."
There were no less than 20 powerhouses at the level of Tianshu Yuan, not to mention Life Ancient Realm martial artists.
"Let's find a place to stay first."
…
The Ice King City was named after the Ice King. It was enough to see the importance of this city in the Luo Bing Continent.
This place was second only to the Ice Ancestor's City in terms of prosperity. Recently, many powerful experts had gathered here.
"Damn it."
Suddenly, a fight broke out on the street. Two martial artists were fighting fiercely.
Puchi!
One of the black-robed martial artists sent the blue-robed martial artist flying with a punch.
Crack!
The sound of bones cracking came from the blue-robed martial artist's body. He spat out blood and his face turned pale.
"Let's see if you can survive this time."
From the conversation between the two, it could be heard that the black-robed martial artist had chased the blue-robed martial artist from another continent to the Luo Bing Continent.
Just as the black-robed martial artist was about to attack, a bright light suddenly came from the direction of the City Lord's Mansion.
Whoosh!
The bright light flashed and disappeared, entering the black-robed martial artist's body.
Crack!
The black-robed martial artist's body exploded, and he died instantly.
The onlookers exclaimed in shock. An Life Ancient Realm martial artist was killed in the blink of an eye?
"No one is allowed to fight in Ice King City. Otherwise, you will be killed without mercy."
A very dignified voice came from the City Lord's Mansion.
Everyone sighed and quickly retreated.
The City Lord of Ice King City was the second-in-command of the Wang Family. He was very strong, and his words represented the Wang Family's attitude.
"The Wang Family is too strong."
"Unfortunately, no matter how strong they are, they are no longer as strong as before. The Ice Ancestor mysteriously disappeared, and the Ice King was plotted against and died."
"If the Ice Ancestor and the Ice King were still alive, the Wang Family would be qualified to be part of the Ancient Frigid Sect."
On the street, the martial artists' whispers could be heard.
Fang Chen also shook his head and sighed.
…
Bang!
One day, Fang Chen was cultivating in an elegant courtyard. Suddenly, the door was kicked open by a strange man.
"Hmm?"
Fang Chen was a little confused. He did not know this person.
"Who are you?" Fang Chen asked.
"Who I am is not important. You just need to know that I am here to take your dog life."
This person seemed to know Fang Chen very well. The moment he attacked, he used a thunderous attack.
A long spear appeared in his hand.
Whoosh!
With a flick of his wrist, the long spear pierced out. The void was torn, and a faint light appeared on the tip of the spear.
"Die!"
The man growled. The long spear carried a powerful force and pierced towards Fang Chen.
"You're courting death."
Fang Chen suddenly punched out. The vast fist light collided with the long spear, causing a huge shock.
At the same time, Fang Chen's figure suddenly disappeared.
"Hmm?"
Fang Chen's sudden disappearance surprised the man. He hurriedly turned around.
Unfortunately, it was already too late. The Demon Extinction Sword had already pierced into his back when he used the Black Demon Sky Splitting Technique.
Splash!
Blood spurted out. The man was injured.
Of course, Fang Chen knew that the Demon Extinction Sword alone could not kill an Ancient Life Realm martial artist.
He activated his Emperor-level Primordial Spirit and suppressed the man's Primordial Spirit with unparalleled power. At the same time, he released an illusory aura and enveloped the man in an illusion.
When Fang Chen executed the Annihilation Sword, the latter was unable to resist at all and was killed by him.
Whoosh!
Withdrawing the illusory aura, Fang Chen carefully checked and confirmed that he did not know this man.
"Who is he? Why would he kill me for no reason?"
Fang Chen frowned and fell into deep thought.
Only Wang Heng and City Lord Long Han knew that he had come to the Luo Bing Continent.
"Wang Heng?"
Fang Chen murmured. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head. With his understanding of Wang Heng, he should not have sent someone to assassinate him.
Then, there was only one explanation.
City Lord Long Han wanted to kill him.
"Could it be that he came for the Ice Progenitor's inheritance?"
Fang Chen was puzzled.
No matter what, this assassination was a wake-up call for him to be vigilant of his surroundings.
This time, the Ice Progenitor's inheritance had appeared. The slightest carelessness could cost him his life. He could not be careless, nor could he act rashly.
"Hmph."
Fang Chen snorted and put away the Star Concealing Sword. "Wang Heng, I'll wait for your explanation."
…
In the restaurant.
The Hand of Despair witnessed this scene with his own eyes. He narrowed his eyes and looked ferocious.
"Damned guy, his strength has increased again."
The person who had just assassinated Fang Chen was nicknamed Chain Spear. He was quite famous in the Luo Bing Continent's Life Ancient Realm.
He used his absolute strength to force Chain Spear to kill Fang Chen. Unfortunately, he failed in the end.
"Chain Spear's strength can at least rank in the top 50 of the Blood Fiend List in the Despair Continent."
The Hand of Despair said gloomily, "It seems that during the time I was away from the Despair Continent, this guy obtained some heaven-defying opportunities. Otherwise, his strength would not have increased so quickly."
Thinking of this, the Hand of Despair's expression changed. He muttered, "It seems that I need to change my strategy."
The next day, a piece of news spread in the Ice King City.
Chain Spear was killed in a courtyard in the western suburbs. The murderer came from the Despair Continent.
After this news spread, it caused quite a stir in the Ice King City. Many people were inquiring about the murderer's information.
As for the Life Ancient Realm cultivators who had a good relationship with the Chain Spear, they were furious and rushed to the courtyard in the western suburbs, wanting to take revenge.
Western Suburbs Courtyard.
"How vicious."
Fang Chen sat on a stone bench. A powerful array had been arranged around the courtyard. It would be difficult for those Life Ancient Realm warriors to break in.
"Someone is targeting me."
Fang Chen knew that someone was secretly targeting him.
It was either the City Lord of Long Han or Wang Heng. These two were the most suspicious.
"Haha …"
Fang Chen laughed sinisterly.