Chapter 1136: Powerful Divine Abilities

Divine Ability? Profound Ice Ghost Mist Hand?

Xu Que was somewhat stunned; this Divine Ability had come entirely out of the blue.

He had originally just wanted to test whether the defense of his Small Accomplishment Dominating Body could compare to a Half-Grade Immortal Artifact protective gear, but he hadn't expected to fail the defense test and instead absorb that vast expanse of Profound Ice Ghost Mist, transforming it into a Divine Ability.

This is truly an explosion of Fate!

"Haha, Young Friend Xu, congratulations on this! I didn't expect the legends of the Dominating Body to be true. Most importantly, you can even absorb monstrous existences like the Profound Ice Ghost Mist. Your strength will likely rise by several levels!" the White-Robed Confucian scholar laughed, congratulating Xu Que.

"Profound Ice Ghost Mist Hand? Then wouldn't I already be invincible? This Ghost Mist is something even you dare not touch. If I were to lightly bump you with it, you..." Xu Que said, extending a single finger and pointing at the White-Robed Confucian scholar.

The White-Robed Confucian scholar quickly stepped back, shaking his head with a bitter smile: "Young Friend Xu, my injuries have only just recovered; please do not use me for random experiments again! In fact, this Profound Ice Ghost Mist is specifically targeted at Dharma Treasures and Immortal Artifacts possessing destructive power. Generally, anything below the Middle Grade Immortal Artifact level will be instantly destroyed by a mere light touch. However, if it encounters a person, the damage caused is quite limited."

"Oh? How limited?" Xu Que raised an eyebrow and asked.

The White-Robed Confucian scholar pondered for a moment, then spoke: "Let me put it this way: Cultivators in the Human Immortal Realm and below who touch the Profound Ice Ghost Mist will die on the spot. Those in the Earth Immortal Realm who touch this mist will at least suffer severe injuries. As for those in the Heavenly Immortal Realm and Golden Immortal Realm, touching this mist will cause the cold energy to invade their bodies, greatly slowing their speed. Although not fatal, it causes considerable trouble and is even difficult to remove."

Speaking thus, the White-Robed Confucian scholar revealed a faint smile on his face and continued: "Of course, for a Cultivator like me who has achieved Great Completion of the Underworld Prison Suppression Body, the Flesh Body has been tempered, granting slightly more resistance to this object."

Upon hearing this, Xu Que became somewhat suspicious: "That doesn't sound right. According to what you say, there must have been Cultivators above the Heavenly Immortal Realm among those who entered here back then. Why didn't they simply pass through this expanse of Profound Ice Ghost Mist?"

"Young Friend Xu, do not joke. Being pointed at by your Profound Ice Ghost Mist Hand is a completely different concept from an entire person being fully immersed in the Profound Ice Ghost Mist! What I just described was the disadvantage of being touched by you. If you press the Profound Ice Ghost Mist Hand against a person for a long time, even a Golden Immortal Realm Great Ability will die!" the White-Robed Confucian scholar said, rolling his eyes.

"I see!" Xu Que nodded, and only then did a smile appear on his face.

He had originally thought the Profound Ice Ghost Mist Hand was specifically designed to counter Immortal Artifacts and Dharma Treasures, capable of instantly shattering anything below the Middle Grade Immortal Artifact level. But as long as the contact time was sufficient, even a Golden Immortal Realm Great Ability would be killed. This was quite formidable, completely a move for killing the enemy and securing victory!

Whoosh!

With a thought, he waved his right arm, and all the white frost immediately dispersed, his right hand returning to normal.

This Profound Ice Ghost Mist existed within his body just like Immortal Yuan; as long as he wished to use it, he could unleash it at any time, controlling its release and withdrawal with ease.

Of course, this must ultimately be attributed to the power of the Dominating Body, which could contain such a monstrous Profound Ice Ghost Mist. If any other physique, even the Great Completion Underworld Prison Suppression Body, dared to inhale even a bit of Profound Ice Ghost Mist, they would likely suffer immediately!

This was evident from the fear written on the White-Robed Confucian scholar's face!

"Enough, Young Friend Xu, you have made a huge profit on this trip. We should prepare to leave now." At this moment, the White-Robed Confucian scholar looked at Xu Que with a beaming smile.

Although he had recovered his Flesh Body, he still had to rely on Xu Que to leave this place.

"Yes, what the Senior says is absolutely correct. Once I break through the Restriction, we can go out!" Xu Que nodded, not wishing to waste time. He had already been inside for over seven days, and Er Gouzi and the others were still waiting outside. If the Secret Realm were sealed, what awaited them would be endless Void Wind Blades.

"Haha, then I shall trouble you, Young Friend Xu!" the White-Robed Confucian scholar was quite excited. Having been trapped for thousands of years, he finally had a chance to leave alive; this was something he had never dared to imagine before.

"By the way, Young Friend Xu, I see you possess quite a few Half-Grade Immortal Artifacts. Could it be that you are a descendant of some Artifact Emperor? Otherwise, how could you have such a foundation?" At this moment, the White-Robed Confucian scholar asked again.

Xu Que immediately smiled: "Senior, who says one must be a descendant of an Artifact Emperor to possess so many Half-Grade Immortal Artifacts? To tell you the truth, this is the welfare of our Zha Tian Gang. As long as one joins the gang, two Immortal Artifacts are given as a gift!"

"What?" The White-Robed Confucian scholar's face immediately changed in disbelief: "In just a few thousand years, has the world changed so greatly? A gang with such a powerful foundation has actually risen."

"Hehe, Senior, keep a low profile. Our Zha Tian Gang has always disliked showing off!" Xu Que said with a shameless grin.

The White-Robed Confucian scholar immediately shook his head with a bitter smile: "Originally, I intended to refine an Immortal Artifact for you after we go out as a way to repay your favor. I didn't expect you to have such a foundation; this debt of favor will be somewhat difficult to repay!"

"Yo! Senior, hearing you say that, could it be that you are an Artifact Emperor?" Xu Que immediately raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

A trace of pride appeared on the White-Robed Confucian scholar's face as he nodded: "Indeed, thousands of years ago I was already an Artifact Emperor, capable of refining Half-Grade Immortal Artifacts. However, I have not been idle all these years; I have been constantly pondering various aspects of the Artifact Refining Dao. Now, I am confident that I can refine Lower Grade Immortal Artifacts, and I even dare to attempt Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts!"

"Damn, that makes things easy. Senior, I have a treasure that needs refining. Actually, why don't you just join our Zha Tian Gang? I guarantee you won't regret it!" Xu Que immediately became interested in recruiting talent.

The White-Robed Confucian scholar burst into laughter: "Haha, you brat. Asking for my help is one thing, but asking me to join your Zha Tian Gang and work as a free laborer?"

"Senior, you cannot speak like that. Our Zha Tian Gang is famous for cherishing talent, and we love to act chivalrously, save the common people, and maintain world peace. If you refine Immortal Artifacts for us, that counts as contributing to world peace!" Xu Que said with righteous solemnity.

"Let us discuss this matter later!" The White-Robed Confucian scholar waved his hand with a smile and shook his head: "I do not object to joining your Zha Tian Gang, but thousands of years ago I was a Sect Master of a generation. Now that I can return, I must first see how they are doing. If they are safe and sound, with no ties or worries, naturally I can join your Zha Tian Gang!"

"I see. I didn't expect the Senior to be such a responsible person. I, a humble one, admire you, admire you!" Xu Que clasped his hands and smiled, his face full of reverence.

There was no other reason; he just liked people who were upright and responsible!

"Young Friend Xu, you are too polite!" The White-Robed Confucian scholar smiled slightly, then turned his gaze to the half-sky and sighed with emotion: "After so many years, I wonder if those little turtles of the Artifact Sect still remember me!"

Upon hearing these words, the smile on Xu Que's face froze instantly.

Artifact Sect?

Mai Pi, so after all that fuss, this old fellow was the Sect Master of the Artifact Sect thousands of years ago?

"By the way, Young Friend Xu, you just came from outside. Have you perhaps heard of our Artifact Sect? Recalling the past..." At this moment, the White-Robed Confucian scholar looked at Xu Que with great enthusiasm, wanting to show off his Artifact Sect.

But before he could finish speaking, he saw a huge fist smashing towards his face.