Chapter 1537: Crystal Radiation

As the fourth resonant palace began to light up with crystalline light, Li Luo's excitement reached its peak. He had not expected this fortunate turn of events. The fourth blank palace was finally showing signs of being filled!

The Absolute Resonance Halo continued to absorb from the Divine Fruit crystal resonance, refining the fourth resonance for him.

𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

As Li Luo was bursting with happiness, he was shocked to discover that a large amount of crystals were sprouting off his body like mushrooms emerging after rain. Clearly, the Divine Fruit crystal resonance's energy had contaminated him. This time the situation was much more serious as his skin, flesh, and blood were all turning to crystal. Blood spurted out from the areas where the crystals formed and he was covered in blood, making him look absolutely horrifying. Li Luo's features became increasingly distorted as a result.

Meanwhile, Jiang Qing'e began to activate her three ninth-grade light resonances. A divine spot of light surfaced between her eyebrows, bright like like the sun. It looked as though something was slowly growing there. She then placed both her hands on Li Luo's back, channeling her purification power through him, dealing with the crystals continuously. The two then gritted their teeth as they continued to resist the pollutive powers of the Divine Fruit crystal resonance.

This disturbance did not go unnoticed by the two Heavenly Emperors. The Emptiness Heavenly Emperor's expression sank as it had never expected that these two ants would take the initiative to covet the Divine Fruit crystal resonance.

"After cultivating for so many years, this is the first time I've seen such a foolish brat. The Divine Fruit crystal resonance is akin to a poisonous fruit and yet you dare eat it? Why don't I lend you a hand, then?" The Emptiness Heavenly Emperor gave a cold smirk and activated the bluestone seal yet again. The seal then released a stream of light that shone onto the Divine Fruit crystal resonance, causing it to shake violently. After which, boundless amounts of crystal light were emitted through the void, creating numerous crystalline stars wherever it passed. The Emptiness Heavenly Emperor had caused even larger amounts of resonant energy to be produced.

When Li Luo saw this, his face was filled with fear! The crystalline light was terrifying, and he could see even more crystals forming on his body. In fact, even the Absolute Resonance Halo was affected—crystals appeared on it as well! The mysterious power of the crystals caused the Absolute Resonance Halo to rotate at a much slower speed.

As a result, the fourth resonance began to dim.

"Li Luo, hurry and use this time to refine your fourth resonance! I'll do my best to purify this malady!" Jiang Qing'e shouted as she clenched her teeth. All of her light resonances went into overdrive as she poured light resonant power into Li Luo. After all, ordinary resonant power couldn't cleanse the crystal's energy.

Li Luo understood that the situation had turned into one of no retreat. Thus, he hurriedly circulated all of the resonant power within him and pushed the Absolute Resonance Halo to its limits, forcing it to absorb as much energy as possible to nurture the crystal resonance.

However, even with Jiang Qing'e's help to purify the encroaching contamination of the crystal energy, more and more crystals began to appear on Li Luo's body. Half of his entire body was already sealed in crystals.

"Li Luo!" Outside the void, Li Hongyou, Chi Chan, Ning Meng, and the rest were watching anxiously. Wang Xuanjin, Bai Yu, and Jin Xi were also frowning. They were still fending off the Emptiness Heavenly Emperor's Greater Emptiness Energy and didn't dare to split their attention. Thus, they could only stare blankly as Li Luo underwent his perilous trial.

At this point, a wisp of violet clouds condensed, transforming into a clone of the Cloud Heavenly Emperor. "The Divine Fruit crystal resonance's energy is simply too mighty. Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e will find it hard to resist; they definitely need help."

Diwu Mingxuan and the rest glanced at each other before gritting their teeth. "We are willing to help."

The Cloud Heavenly Emperor shook his head. "Your resonance grades are not high enough. They can't put up any resistance the radiation of the Divine Fruit crystal resonance."

"They're insufficient? What sort of grade is needed?" Diwu Mingxuan asked.

"Upper ninth-grade."

Everyone was left speechless. This was too much for them...

At this point, a crisp and emotionless voice rang out.

"Let me go."

When everyone turned their heads, they saw that the icy Lu Qing'er had walked out. Terrifying ice resonant power flowed out of her body, causing the void beneath her to turn into icicles.

Her Apex Resonance Crystal Core, which resembled a third eye, had also condensed.

"Upper ninth-grade Ice resonance!" Diwu Mingxuan, Sheng Qiao'er, and the rest were taken aback. This was the first time they had seen Lu Qing'er reveal her upper ninth-grade Apex Resonance Crystal Core. She had hidden this secret deeply.

The Cloud Heavenly Emperor examined at Lu Qing'er's Apex Resonance Crystal Core before smiling. "This is the Permafrost Sacred Seed from Golden Dragon Mountain's Lu family."

Lu Qing'er nodded respectfully. Thanks to the Crystal Core, her frozen lake-like eyes had turned even more indifferent than in the past.

"Are you willing to assist Li Luo? Looking at how you are now, the Permafrost Sacred Seed has almost completely awakened. If you use all your strength, you might reach the state of Frozen Emotions. At that point in time..." the Cloud Heavenly Emperor said.

Lu Qing'er's frigid eyes turned towards the depths of the void, where two people were struggling to resist the encroaching crystal energy radiation. However, when she saw Li Luo's body being torn apart by the crystals, a trace of pain coursed through her icy heart. She then took a deep breath and made her decision. "I know the price I have to pay. Please send me, Cloud Heavenly Emperor."

This would be the last time she would help him.

The Cloud Heavenly Emperor observed the cold lady for a second before mysteriously smiling, no longer saying anything else. Flicking a finger, a violet cloud appeared beneath her, which sent her hurtling through the void, causing her to arrive in the depths within a flash.

"Lu Qing'er?"

When Lu Qing'er appeared, Jiang Qing'e was the first to notice the incredible undulations emanating from the ice resonant power coming from her and was a little taken aback.

Li Luo, meanwhile, struggled to turn his head. "What are you doing here, Qing'er? Hurry and leave. The energy radiation is not something you can resist!" he cried out in surprise.

Lu Qing'er didn't say anything; she merely stretched out her slender hands, revealing her snow-like skin which glowed with an alluring light. The Apex Resonance Crystal Core on her forehead shone even more brightly than before and the icy, blue tinge further spread across the length of her hair.

The cold and detached look in her eyes intensified.

Then the corners of her lips raised into a slight arc.

It was as though this was the last time she would ever feel this sort of warmth ever again.

Lu Qing'er then said in a gentle voice, "Li Luo, this really will be... the last time I'll help you."

Upper ninth-grade ice resonant power poured out of her like a tidal wave. Wherever it passed, the sparkling crystals immediately froze over and then shattered into mere fragments.