Chapter 2919
Deep within the underground cave!
Kai and his companions were still struggling to find a way out. They felt completely trapped and were physically and mentally drained from their ordeal!
Even without directly absorbing the energy from the ice crystals, their divine senses were being gradually drained, albeit at a slower rate!
Within the five ice coffins, the blood of the ice beast was thrashing and trying to escape from its icy prison!
“Are we really just going to sit and wait for death?”
Old Kong’s anxiety bubbled over as he shouted!
“We won’t die, but what can we do? We’re all stuck here, and you’re not the only one who’s anxious!”
Old Sun shot back at Old Kong!
The three strongest among them were Kai, Old Kong, and Old Sun, leaving the others too intimidated to voice their thoughts!
“Damn it! I should have known better than to come here. It’s your fault for suggesting we hunt for treasure in the first place,” Old Kong griped at Old Sun!
“I suggested it, but you could have chosen not to come! You were the most eager of all, and now that we’re trapped, you blame me,” Old Sun replied, clearly frustrated!
As their argument heated up, Zuo Qing quickly stepped in to defuse the tension!
This unbearable wait felt like the most agonizing torture!
Kai meticulously examined the patterns, desperately searching for an escape route!
But the exit was sealed tight, and their combined strength wasn’t enough to break through!
Attempting to force it open could lead to serious injuries from the backlash!
Yet staying put meant their consciousness would be consumed, turning them into the living dead!
The pattern began to shimmer, glowing brightly before dimming again, but the red eyes within were growing increasingly luminous!
Kai sensed that the Demon Whip in his storage ring was stirring once more!
The movement of the Demon Whip indicated the presence of demonic energy.
However, there were no demonic cultivators among them, and Kai’s own demonic aura had long since merged with the powers of the three races, not to mention that the Demon Whip didn’t respond to Kai’s energy!
“Mr. Chen, I believe this seal is on the verge of breaking, and the demon spirits within may soon emerge,” Ochre Yan warned Kai!
Kai’s expression darkened; if those demon cultivator spirits were released, even in spirit form, they could wreak havoc in such a confined space!
“Is there any way to prevent these spirits from breaking through the seal?” Kai inquired, looking towards Ochre Yan!
“I’m afraid I can’t help with that; it’s beyond my capabilities,” Ochre Yan replied, shaking his head in frustration!
“So we just sit here and wait for our doom?” Kai sighed in despair!
“Mr. Chen, actually, there’s a potential advantage to these demon cultivator spirits breaking free. You could use them to breach the barrier at the cave’s entrance, which might lead to our escape!” Ochre Yan suggested!
“But how can I command those demon cultivator spirits? It’s a miracle if they don’t turn on me, let alone take orders!”
Kai realized he had no authority over these spirits!
Even as spirits, they still possessed some form of consciousness, albeit lacking physical bodies and having diminished strength!
“Mr. Chen, have you forgotten about the Demon Whip?”
“In the past, the ancestor of the Ancient Body Refining Clan managed to control numerous demon cultivators with the Demon Whip to construct the treasure. How difficult would it be for you to command these demon cultivator spirits?”
Ochre Yan understood that Kai wasn’t fully aware of the Demon Whip’s capabilities, which is why he often overlooked its significance!
Upon hearing this, Kai’s face lit up with realization, “Yes! I can use the Demon Whip to control these demon cultivator spirits….”
Kai felt optimistic about this newfound plan and his spirits lifted!
However, when he shared his strategy with the group, they met his suggestion with skepticism!
Because Kai hadn’t mentioned the existence of the Demon Whip!