Chapter 1648: Absorb Freely

"Wait a little longer, don't be impatient; first absorb more Ice Power. After I make a move, you can act," Qiong Qi transmitted to Ye Liuyun via Transmission Voice.

Ye Liuyun also gave no reply, and continued absorbing Ice Power with the others, awaiting Qiong Qi's signal.

After waiting a while, suddenly some Martial Cultivators had absorbed too much Ice Power; if they didn't release it, they might have to stop to cultivate.

Qiong Qi then suddenly acted, a stream of yellow liquid surged straight toward the stone Kuailei's forehead.

It was the yellow sand Qiong Qi had refined beforehand, perfectly blocking the fire line's channel.

"Act!"

Qiong Qi shouted it outright.

The stone Kuailei was startled at that moment, tried to retreat, but suddenly found its limbs immobile and its eyes blind.

Qiong Qi had long reconfigured this stone Kuailei; as soon as his yellow sand blocks it, the stone Kuailei immediately collapses.

Moreover, Ye Liuyun had set a sealing Formation inside the stone Kuailei. The Fire Phoenix had only brought part of its power inside, and breaking the seal would take time.

Ye Liuyun and the others dared not delay, instantly releasing all Ice Power toward the stone Kuailei. The Fire Phoenix inside the stone Kuailei screeched, but was helpless.

All Ice Power was arranged by Qiong Qi into a Formation, all directly acting upon it.

Its power was massively consumed in an instant. It could not emerge again.

"That's enough! No need to waste more power! The Kuailei has a sealing Formation inside; it can't get out!"

While saying that, Qiong Qi took out the Broken Copper Cauldron and sucked the entire stone Kuailei inside.

Ye Liuyun and the others all let out a breath.

At this moment, Fire Spirits in the magma began to stir again, seeking revenge for the Fire Phoenix. After Ye Liuyun and Qiong Qi dealt with a few, those Fire Spirits could no longer emerge.

Because Fire Flame Power and Ice Power had nearly reached balance, if they emerged again, the whole would be dominated by Ice Power, freezing them.

"Haha! Want to fight me? You don't even have a chance!" Qiong Qi said smugly.

Then Qiong Qi called to Ye Liuyun: "Release everyone! Absorb freely the attribute powers you need!"

"What if that disrupts the balance?" Ye Liuyun asked worriedly.

"With me here, you needn't worry; just absorb! Except for major issues, I'll adjust the balance," Qiong Qi assured.

Thus, Ye Liuyun released everyone, letting them freely absorb attribute energy.

The clone absorbed Fire Flame Power, while he alternated between the two powers, missing none.

Within Ye Liuyun, the two yin‑yang flames had already reached balance; now the yang fire is too strong, and with Ice Power supplementation, it finally balanced.

Thus Ye Liuyun and the clone both transferred the Nether Ghost Fire into the Sea of Consciousness.

Ye Liuyun maintains balance by absorbing more Ice Power. The clone can only wait for another chance to absorb yin fire later. The current yang fire cannot be wasted.

The others are the same, each taking what they need, absorbing freely. Once enough is absorbed, they cultivate on the spot, then continue absorbing after cultivation.

Qiong Qi is also absorbing Flame Power, so Flame Power declines faster.

Soon, around the Ice Crystal, the magma began to cool and freeze.

However, the difference between the two powers isn't large; forming some ice has little effect.

Ye Liuyun and the others have long set up camp here; they are reluctant to leave without fully absorbing these powers.

Half a month later, the Magma Pool's size had not shrunk. That's because magma scattered across the lands converges here; the entire Secret Realm's magma and flame suppress that Ice Crystal.

The Ice Crystal had indeed shrunk a bit, but its power is not to be underestimated.

As the flame's intensity wanes a bit faster, the whole Secret Realm's temperature slightly drops.

Man Shu's Ice Power is the strongest, and she absorbs it fastest.

Her True Essence Quality continuously rises, yet she cannot break into the Divine Realm. Without the right mindset, even with strength, the realm cannot undergo qualitative change.

Qiong Qi, being a reincarnated cultivator, has no such issue and first broke into the Divine Realm.

But he knows how to suppress this power, so even if he continues to advance, it doesn't hinder his cultivation nor attract heavenly thunder.

Ye Liuyun only enhances flame and Ice Power. Especially Ice Power, he focuses on refining it, aiming to balance with Golden Crow Holy Fire.

The clone continuously breakthroughs from Golden Crow Holy Fire, whose power has even surpassed Ye Liuyun's main body.

Wu Qingcheng, Yu Er, and Xiao Lanbing's realms keep rising. Lei Ming also strives to absorb Ice Power, hoping to elevate it to the Divine Realm early.

Long Nv, Ye Tiandao and other Martial Cultivators without attribute powers can only return to Xuan Kong Shi to cultivate.

A Xing used flame and Ice Power to forge a Second Core Pill, also beginning the Dual Core Pill path. Now resources are abundant; although she has cultivated two Core Pills, her advancement remains rapid.

Another half month passed, and the Magma Pool's area finally began to shrink. The Ice Crystal also shrank another layer.

The others' advancement speeds also gradually slowed. They had absorbed too much power to digest.

Qiong Qi suggested to Ye Liuyun: "We're almost done; we can withdraw!"

"Then aren't these remaining powers wasted?" Ye Liuyun said, a bit reluctant.

"How could it be wasteful? Ice Power—you inject it into Man Shu within Xuecheng, so later you can slowly absorb it."

"Flame Power, I will absorb it into the Broken Copper Cauldron, refining the Fire Spirits inside to death, then as an energy source you place it in the Secret Realm, it can serve as a sun. This way Xuecheng and the sun can achieve balance! Your Space World will also become stronger!" Qiong Qi suggested.

"Good idea! We can give it a try!" Ye Liuyun hadn't thought these powers could be used this way.

Perhaps with these powers, he can later borrow the Space World's power in battle.

"What do you mean 'give it a try'? I'm sure what I say will work!" Qiong Qi said generously.

Ye Liuyun looked at Qiong Qi and laughed, "I still don't understand you? I think you want to hoard more Flame Power but are too shy to say so, right?"

"You put it that way. I think it's wasteful if these resources go unused, so I'll help you store some!" Qiong Qi explained, his face unmoved.

"Fine, you and Man Shu cooperate to collect the power!" Ye Liuyun also knew this Secret Realm was originally discovered by Qiong Qi, so they should give him more.

Although Qiong Qi has now broken into the Divine Realm, future cultivation still needs resources. Letting Qiong Qi stockpile more is not bad.

As for how much he can keep for himself, Ye Liuyun wasn't really concerned.