High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late-Chapter 312 - 263: Desolate Chain, Advanced Water Breathing, Exploring the Ice River

Chapter 312: Chapter 263: Desolate Chain, Advanced Water Breathing, Exploring the Ice River

The rain pelted the hundred-meter-tall giant tree, creating a whooshing sound.

A few days ago, a crimson light descended from the sky, swirling above the giant pit but not daring to approach it directly, ultimately choosing to land atop a giant tree at the pit’s edge.

The crimson light transformed into a mystical giant bird, its gaze sharp, emanating a unique pressure. It continuously scanned the edge of the pit, occasionally emitting warning cries to deter the Fierce Beasts attempting to approach the pit.

In the deepest part of the Beast Cave, the torrential rain triggered by the disappearance of the ruins continued unabated.

Raindrops relentlessly fell and gathered in the central giant pit, eventually filling it completely, giving birth to a massive lake.

Beneath the lake, sat a figure in a cross-legged position, his breathing incredibly long and even. If someone were present at this moment, they would surely be astounded.

For this figure beneath the lake could breathe effortlessly. If one observed closely, they would notice that with each breath, a massive torrent formed at the lake’s bottom, swiftly transforming into a larger Water Tornado, swirling protectively around the figure.

This peculiar phenomenon was precisely the Water Breathing.

The figure beneath the lake was none other than Su Mu, who, submerged in water, had subconsciously entered a deep state of Water Breathing.

With the Rule of Water as his guardian, the lake water couldn’t harm Su Mu in the slightest.

At this moment, within his Sea of Consciousness, a sequence of images kept flickering.

Within the images, a gigantic being with skin shimmering with a faint golden light lifted its right palm, condensing a Silver Giant Palm formed by Spiritual Power.

The Giant deployed the Desolate Cage, trapping a ferocious Red Flood Dragon nearly fifty meters long.

Subsequently, silver radiance flickered in the giant’s eyes as it uttered two solemn syllables.

Su Mu had never heard the language of giants, yet at this moment, he comprehended instantly.

The Giant said: Desolate Chain!

In an instant, the Desolate Cage, formed by the giant palm, underwent a miraculous transformation, as several Silver Chains engraved with mysterious patterns extended from the cage into the Red Flood Dragon’s body.

Suddenly, the violently struggling Red Flood Dragon stiffened, ceased its struggle, and its furious eyes gradually dulled, as if its inner strength had been sealed.

Afterward, the Desolate Cage completely transformed into eight Silver Chains, firmly binding the Red Flood Dragon.

"These are the chains from the Silver Steps!"

Su Mu instantly recognized the chains before him, his heart overwhelmed with joy. If these were truly the chains from the steps, the potential of this Secret Technique was boundless!

The scene shifted again, the Giant intending to execute something when the image abruptly cut off.

A spiritual Secret Technique named Desolate Chain emerged in Su Mu’s mind, followed by a surge of vast information flowing into his consciousness. This technique was far more profound than the Desolate Cage.

The foundational knowledge for Desolate Chain was mastering the Desolate Cage.

As time passed, at a certain moment, the mouth of the Crystal Human Form above his Sea of Consciousness gently opened, uttering two words.

"Desolate Cage!"

The next second, Su Mu’s true self slowly raised his hand, provoking turbulent waves on the lake’s surface as a gigantic palm over twenty meters long took shape.

Su Mu clenched his right hand, transforming the giant palm into a cage.

At this time, he again uttered two words:

"Desolate Chain!"

In an instant, three Silver Chains, each about a meter thick, shot out from the cage. As soon as the Silver Chains appeared, the mystical giant bird atop the giant tree trembled all over.

In its eyes, deep fear was evident. At that moment, it sensed an unprecedented danger from beneath the lake, yet it didn’t spread its wings to leave, for it deeply trusted the figure at the lake’s bottom.

Ssshhh-----

Su Mu slowly opened his eyes, where a flash of Silver Chain appeared and then vanished. With a wave of his right hand, the three Silver Chains instantly dispersed.

As clarity returned to his eyes and memories reawakened, Su Mu couldn’t help but sigh.

"The ruin indeed still has problems... The trials on the seventh, eighth, and ninth floors have disappeared, and there’s likely another technique after Desolate Chain."

"But this time at the Giant Ruins, I’ve gained much—six clusters of Silver Radiance, two spiritual Secret Techniques, Crystal Human Form... and the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist."

"My power far surpasses what it was before entering the ruins, though I don’t know exactly how strong my Spiritual Power is now?"

With this thought, Su Mu’s lips curved slightly, a sense of enthusiasm arising within.

At this moment, a familiar, intensely excited call reached his ears.

Su Mu slightly raised his head from beneath the lake.

...

Roar------

The turbulent surface of the lake surged skyward, and a Golden Light shot explosively from the lake’s deepest part.

In the void, a figure stood silently in the emptiness.

"Foodie."

In the next second, amidst a high-pitched cry, a beam of red light shot over.

The figure leapt onto the red light, its speed increased sharply, and then soared up ninety thousand miles, spiraling continuously in the sky. Su Mu, on Foodie’s back, reached out and gently patted Foodie’s big head.

Then, he let out a light cry of surprise. After more than half a month of absence, Foodie’s body seemed to have grown larger, and its feathers not only denser but also shinier, indicating that Foodie had been well-fed during this time.

Hearing Foodie’s cheerful chirping, Su Mu smiled, inevitably recalling Xiaoyue when she was little.

"Didn’t I ask you to wait for me on the Seventh Floor?"

Foodie nuzzled against Su Mu’s body, letting out a long cry.

Understanding Foodie’s meaning, Su Mu nodded with some relief, realizing that Foodie had come specifically to greet him after sensing his presence.

At this moment, Foodie let out another cry.

"There’s some delicious fish? And you saved many for me?"

"Alright, let’s gather more before we leave."

Receiving Su Mu’s approval, Foodie flapped its wings and sped towards the Seventh Floor.

...

On the Seventh Floor of the Beast Cave, the Great White Bear caught another batch of Large Ice Salmon. Although these Large Ice Salmon were just Fourth Level Fierce Beasts, their taste was delicious and contained rich cold energy.

For fierce beasts like the Great White Bear, which cultivate the Power of Ice Cold Attribute Rules, these hundred-pound large Ice Salmon were as valuable as Tier Seven Ice Attribute Spiritual Medicine, yet much easier to acquire.

This was an important reason for the rapid advancement of the Great White Bear’s Martial Arts Realm. However, due to its quick progression, the Great White Bear hadn’t experienced much combat, so it remained somewhat fearful of the deeper parts of the Beast Cave.

Consequently, it was reluctant to leave the Seventh Floor.

The thought of that little rascal leaving made the Great White Bear very happy; it lined up the Large Ice Salmon neatly on the ice river, and as it scanned them and chose the plumpest one to enjoy, a cry echoed through the sky.

The Great White Bear immediately showed irritation, hurriedly wanting to take away the Large Ice Salmon when a terrifying Spiritual Power locked onto it.

In an instant, the Great White Bear shivered violently.

At this moment, the red light landed on the ground, and Foodie walked in proudly. The Great White Bear’s eyes were full of terror, staring hard at the figure on Foodie’s back, recognizing it as the source of the terrifying Spiritual Power that had come from the depths of the Beast Cave days ago. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Feeling the Great White Bear’s fear, Su Mu was secretly delighted, realizing that the boost to his Spiritual Power from the Giant Ruins exceeded his expectations.

"Is this guy bullying you?"

The Great White Bear, clearly understanding human speech, was stunned on the spot.

Foodie, feeling pleased, glanced at the shivering Great White Bear and then let out a cry.

Su Mu displayed a peculiar expression, realizing it was Foodie who had been stealing fish from the Great White Bear in recent days. The real victim was the Great White Bear before him, and Su Mu promptly retracted his Spiritual Pressure.

"Since you haven’t harmed Foodie nor attacked me, I won’t hurt you either. You may leave."

Now, Su Mu didn’t need Foodie to convey his thoughts. He could fully use Spiritual Power to transmit his intentions. The Great White Bear’s large head nodded like pounding garlic, then turned away with some grievance.

At this moment, Foodie let out another cry.

Realizing Foodie’s intention, Su Mu said, "First, take us down the ice river. After that, I’ll let you go."

Before descending the ice river, the Great White Bear carefully transmitted a wave of Spiritual Power.

"Are you saying there are several Grandmaster Level Large Ice Salmon beneath the ice river? You’ve been besieged before and suffered a few losses?"

Su Mu was taken aback; this big guy’s aura wasn’t weak. Bear-type fierce beasts were considered among the stronger categories. From its size, this bear didn’t seem like an initial Grandmaster but more like a Middle Stage Grandmaster fierce beast.

Yet, its temperament was too gentle, giving him a similar feeling to Foodie, as if it was raised alongside humans, like a flower in a greenhouse.

But could the Beast Cave be a greenhouse?

And could one really have enough resources to grow to a Grandmaster without fighting?

Su Mu’s gaze rested on the ice river, filled with doubt and immense curiosity. This was only the Seventh Floor of the Beast Cave, and there was not just a Middle Stage Grandmaster Great White Bear, but also several Grandmaster Level large fish beneath the ice river.

This indicated that the ice river before him was extraordinary!

Otherwise, it couldn’t have birthed so many Grandmaster Level fierce beasts. Additionally, Su Mu had mastered Water Breathing, and fighting beneath the ice river could even slightly enhance his strength.

"This trip under the ice river might yield unexpected gains."

"It’s a perfect opportunity to test the current strength of my Spiritual Power and try out the two new Spiritual Secret Techniques I’ve acquired."