I grabbed Violet Seth and rushed toward the Ice Pce.


    Violet didn''t dare speak much at this point. She could only guide me into the Ice Pce.


    The Ice Pce had an incredibly intricateyout, and their Pce Master was currently training in a frozen secret chamber.


    When we reached the secret chamber entrance, Violet gestured inside and said, "The Pce Master is in there. I can''t apany you inside."


    I grunted in acknowledgment. Through the doorway, I could clearly observe a man seated in meditation.


    The man''s hair flowed down to his waist, with wisps of cold air surrounding him.


    A pale blue stone floated above his head, resembling an ice crystal.


    Streams of energy were flowing from the stone into the man''s body.


    I couldn''t afford to waste any time. I clenched my fists and delivered a powerful blow to the door!


    The door exploded instantly, and the thunderous sound made the entire Ice Pce shake slightly.


    I rushed to the Pce Master''s side and gazed at the scene before me. My face filled with astonishment.


    "This is... a sign of breaking through Marquis and entering the Martial Saint Realm!" I eximed in amazement.


    I couldn''t fathom what would have urred if I''d arrived even a momentter!


    I held the Golden Light in my hand and prepared to finish the Pce Master''s life with one strike.


    But suddenly, a phantom materialized above the Pce Master''s head.


    Though it was a phantom, it had nearly taken solid form!


    The Pce Master''s phantom stared coldly at me and demanded, "Who are you?"


    I cried out in shock: "Is this... a nascent soul about to manifest? Are you truly going to advance into the Martial Saint Realm?"


    The Martial Saint Realm equals the Nascent Soul Realm in the cultivation world!


    Upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, their golden core vanishes, birthing a nascent soul!


    Once the nascent soul forms, one can leave their physical body!


    Then, even if their body gets destroyed repeatedly, they can still resurrect!


    "Who exactly are you? Daring to intrude here, are you seeking death?" the Pce Master demanded again.


    I sneered, "If your nascent soul truly manifests, I might hesitate to challenge you. But unfortunately, you''re at the critical moment of shattering your core and forming your nascent soul, aren''t you?"


    The Pce Master''s expression shifted involuntarily.


    Exactly as I said, advancing to the Martial Saint Realm required the process of core-breaking and nascent soul formation!


    During this phase, when one''s golden core breaks apart and the nascent soul hasn''t sessfully formed, they be incredibly vulnerable! All their power gets depleted, making them no different from regr people!


    Therefore, when entering the Martial Saint Realm, one must have protection!


    "Young man, it appears we have no conflict between us. Why do you wish to interfere with me?" The Pce Master drew a deep breath and attempted to sound asposed as possible.


    I disregarded his question and rubbed my chin, "Based on your current condition, you''ll require at most three days to sessfully form your nascent soul. Then, you''ll truly be unstoppable..."


    I calcted the timing, and if I hadn''t shown up, the Pce Master would have achieved the Martial Saint Realm on the first day following the New Year.


    "It appears their forecast was urate. Someone will indeed advance to the Martial Saint Realm after the New Year," I said grimly.


    This filled me with intense pressure.


    Since this Ice Pce Master could reach the Martial Saint Realm, it was probable that others were also making simr attempts!


    Once someone sessfully achieves the Martial Saint Realm, the Guardians'' pact would be void!


    Then, the Capital City Martial Arts Association would deploy Martial Saints without any limitations!


    "Young man, I can tell you''re gifted despite your youth. How about joining my Ice Pce? I can make you the Ice Pce Vice Master!" the Pce Master continued.


    With narrowed eyes, I remained silent.


    "If that''s insufficient, we can be equals. What do you think?" the Pce Master pressed further.


    "Once I achieve the Martial Saint Realm, nobody in this world will be able to oppose me! Then, my Ice Pce can possess anything it desires!"


    "And you will receive the same privileges as me! You will own half of everything I possess!"


    Observing the Pce Master''s desperate behavior, I couldn''t help but sneer.


    "The object above your head is the Ice zed Heart, correct?" I asked.


    Upon hearing this, the Pce Master quickly responded, "As long as you desire it, you can have this Ice zed Heart!"


    "Hahaha!" I couldn''t help but burst intoughter.


    "If you truly advance to the Martial Saint Realm, I''m certain you''ll eliminate me instantly, right?"


    "I won''t! I swear to the heavens!" the Pce Master quickly replied.


    "Stop wasting time. In your current condition, you''ll require at least three more days to sessfully reach the Martial Saint Realm," I sneered.


    "Do you believe you can stall for three days?"


    The Pce Master became even more frantic and shouted, "What do you demand before you''re willing to let me live? Whatever the terms, state them!"


    I didn''t answer. Instead, I pulled out my phone and captured a photo of the scene.


    "Alright, time to file my report." I put away my phone, and my expression gradually grew colder.


    I released a terrifying golden light from my body, and an even more frightening killing intent made people tremble!


    Sensing the murderous aura radiating from me, the Pce Master''s face transformed instantly.


    "Kid! Are you truly going to go through with this?" the Pce Master roared.


    I looked at the nascent soul on the verge of forming, smiled, and said, "Not only can I im the Ice zed Heart on this journey, but I can also consume your nascent soul. It appears there should be no issue advancing to the Martial Saint Realm..."