Prince Phoenix Immortal was unwilling to tangle with the Primordial Cold Jiao. He focused on chasing and harrying Fang Yuan instead.
He dove deeper into the frigid abyss with all his might.
But then, a second Primordial Cold Jiao rose from the depths of the frigid abyss, blocking his path.
"There are two Primordial Cold Jiao hidden in this frigid abyss?" Both Prince Phoenix Immortal and Fang Yuan were stunned.
Prince Phoenix Immortal was furious but helpless — he was temporarily trapped.
Fang Yuan was delighted. He dove to the bottom of the frigid abyss and escaped Prince Phoenix Immortal's pursuit.
He was soon surprised to discover a hidden passage at the bottom that connected elsewhere.
Fang Yuan entered the passage, swam for a while, and arrived at another underground frigid abyss.
This frigid abyss was calm and vast, home to a large number of Cold Jiao.
"So there's a colony of this scale. No wonder there are two Primordial Cold Jiao. Oh wait — three!" Fang Yuan's eyes lit up.
He discovered there was yet another Primordial Cold Jiao here.
This Primordial Cold Jiao was coiled on the shore of the frigid abyss, growing increasingly agitated as it heard the sounds of fierce battle above.
It shook its head, let out a low growl, and finally could endure no longer. It plunged into the frigid abyss and rushed to support its fellow Primordial Cold Jiao.
"Three Primordial Cold Jiao, tsk tsk." Fang Yuan silently sympathized with Prince Phoenix Immortal.
Prince Phoenix Immortal was in trouble.
Of course, the Primordial Cold Jiao's intelligence couldn't compare to a human's. They couldn't kill Prince Phoenix Immortal, and might even lose one or two of their own in the process.
Prince Phoenix Immortal's combat power was extremely formidable — he had risen through the Northern Plains step by step to become an Eighth Transformation Gu Immortal, with a legendary track record.
"But by the time Prince Phoenix Immortal shakes off those three Primordial Cold Jiao, I'll be long gone."
Fang Yuan climbed ashore and was about to leave when his body suddenly froze.
He discovered the shore was covered with Cold Jiao eggs.
Each egg was the size of a millstone, packed densely together — hundreds, even thousands of them.
"So the Primordial Cold Jiao earlier was guarding the eggs — that's why it wouldn't leave easily. Wait, what's this?"
In the center of the eggs, Fang Yuan discovered a short stone pillar, gray-white in color, radiating cold.
"Is this Guanghan Stone — an Eighth Transformation immortal material? What a massive piece. Its value is extraordinary."
Even with Fang Yuan's lofty standards, a faint surge of joy rose in his heart at this moment.
Only now did he truly understand why this Cold Jiao colony had three Primordial Cold Jiao.
He immediately set to work, taking the Guanghan Stone and all thousands of Cold Jiao eggs.
"My fortune has suppressed both Prince Phoenix Immortal and this Cold Jiao colony. Being chased has actually turned into a blessing!" Fang Yuan mused inwardly.
Prince Phoenix Immortal was no Feng Jiuge.
Without Feng Jiuge's fortune as a protector to counterbalance it, Fang Yuan's fortune immediately produced miraculous results.
Prince Phoenix Immortal's attempt to harass Fang Yuan had backfired and actually benefited him instead. Without him holding off the three Primordial Cold Jiao, Fang Yuan would never have had this chance to steal such an enormous fortune!
This was the true power of the Luck Path!
"I really should thank Prince Phoenix Immortal for his cooperation." Fang Yuan chuckled inwardly. He bored through the earth and then activated Fixed Immortal Travel to make his escape.
Prince Phoenix Immortal was still locked in fierce battle with the three Primordial Cold Jiao.
Suddenly, the three Primordial Cold Jiao received word from the other Cold Jiao — their eggs had been stolen. They went berserk instantly, their eyes turning crimson, spewing frigid breath without restraint.
Even the mighty Prince Phoenix Immortal was nearly overwhelmed, fighting back desperately in a wretched state.
"What's wrong with these stupid snakes? Why have they suddenly become so ferocious?" Prince Phoenix Immortal felt something was off.
"Damn! I've been held up by these three beasts for so long. Fang Yuan must have escaped. My mission has failed!" Prince Phoenix Immortal sighed inwardly.
There was nothing he could do — Fang Yuan simply refused to fight him. He was far too slippery.
Moreover, Fang Yuan had mastered the Transformation Path. In a place like Songwei Ridge, Prince Phoenix Immortal was at a severe disadvantage.
Fang Yuan had taken full advantage of the terrain!
Gu Immortals who only focused on each other's killer moves and Immortal Gu during combat were fools among fools. The true elites among Gu Immortals had always excelled at adapting to their environment — considering the terrain, the heavens and earth, and reading each other's thoughts and emotions.
"Then come back. Fang Yuan is cunning — your timing was too convenient. He's probably already figured out your true identity." Fairy Ziwei sent a message.
Prince Phoenix Immortal fell silent. He was deeply unwilling to give up, but Fairy Ziwei was absolutely right — one must never underestimate Fang Yuan.
The moment Prince Phoenix Immortal made his move against Fang Yuan, it meant his identity was exposed.
"Retreat!" Prince Phoenix Immortal gritted his teeth and flew out of the frigid abyss.
But the three Primordial Cold Jiao pursued relentlessly!
"What the — have these three stupid snakes gone mad? They're still chasing me!" Prince Phoenix Immortal felt terribly unlucky. Running into these three beasts who were completely unreasonable and stubbornly refused to let go.
"You really think I can't handle you?" Prince Phoenix Immortal's fury was stoked.
Just as he was about to strike, savage beast roars erupted from the surrounding ridges one after another. Primordial Desolate Beasts revealed themselves, glaring at Prince Phoenix Immortal with hostile intent.
They tolerated the three Primordial Cold Jiao — after all, they had been neighbors for many years.
But where had this human Gu Immortal come from?
He actually dared to trespass on Songwei Ridge?!
Prince Phoenix Immortal's face went pale. Songwei Ridge was one of the ten great forbidden grounds of the Northern Plains. Even an Eighth Transformation Gu Immortal had to be extremely cautious when exploring it.
"If I'm not careful, I could trigger a beast tide! Better to retreat!" Prince Phoenix Immortal's heart sank as he hastily withdrew.