Chapter 1012: Miraculous Skill, Awe-Inspiring Presence
"Absorb for me."
These three simple words seemed to carry infinite magic. In the next moment, countless heat waves and mist surged toward Zhang Xiaoshan.
He seemed to be at the center of a tornado vortex, sweeping in all the surrounding heat waves.
As the Nine Dragon Devouring Sky Art unfolded, all the heat was absorbed.
In just an instant, the originally hot scenic area suddenly turned cold, and the temperature began to drop rapidly.
Especially inside the Great Hall, closest to Zhang Xiaoshan, ice began to form quickly.
"Crack crack crack..."
The freezing range expanded rapidly.
Within just three to five minutes, the ice crystals spread all around, and more and more buildings began to be covered by snow and ice, causing the scenic area to gradually return to its normal appearance.
The staff, who had shed their coats due to the heat, quickly put their clothes back on, standing with arms crossed and shivering in place.
Yet, almost everyone's eyes were focused on Zhang Xiaoshan inside the Great Hall.
"Did he absorb the heat?"
"How did he do that?"
"This is impossible, beyond human capability. This is magic, this is Immortal Law, it's a skill of divine prowess..."
These staff members, who have received formal atheist education, couldn't help but start doubting whether what they had been taught and believed over the years was correct.
Facts speak louder than words.
"Is he a human or a ghost?"
Originally scornful of Zhang Xiaoshan, both Academician Qian and Qian Xue, as well as the geological team and people from Fengtian Development Company, without exception, stared in astonishment, then fell into a daze.
"This Zhang Xiaoshan, he, he..."
Bai Shutong, who thought she knew Zhang Xiaoshan inside and out, was also shocked and at a loss.
She only knew that Zhang Xiaoshan owned considerable business assets and wealth and had numerous connections, wielding influence in the Qin Province. She also knew Zhang Xiaoshan possessed some remarkable martial skills. But who knew Zhang Xiaoshan had such divine Immortal Techniques?
"It's restored, Chairman Bai, look, the Great Hall and the surrounding buildings have reverted to their ice palace form. We are saved."
Secretary Little Sun expressed delight.
As the directly responsible person, Bai Yong couldn't be happier.
The restoration of the ice palace directly benefited him the most.
His troublesome worries were instantly resolved.
Zhang Xiaoshan, who had absorbed all the heat cleanly, stood with his hands behind his back, facing the crowd straight on. His eyes sharp, his tone commanding and cold as he shouted.
"I ask you, do you still consider me an ignorant young novice now?"
That one sentence snapped everyone out of their shock.
Upon awakening, astonishment turned into fear, deep and indescribable fear.
Everyone was shaking, not just their limbs but even their teeth chattered.
"No, no dare..."
Everyone fell to their knees, their attitudes pious, as if worshipping a deity.
As the leader, Bai Yong was the first to speak.
"No, no dare, Immortal Master, please forgive me. Previously, I did not know of your might and spoke nonsense. It was I who was blind and short-sighted, incredibly foolish. You are indeed a superior, a true superior."
The rest didn't dare utter a word, nor lift their heads, not even daring to make eye contact with Zhang Xiaoshan.
Even Bai Shutong, who had fallen for Zhang Xiaoshan several times, felt an aftershock and regarded him with awe.
Jiang Qin, who had long known Zhang Xiaoshan's skills were extraordinary, gazed intently at him, the admiration in her beautiful eyes growing even deeper.
"Qian Xue, you've slandered me in countless ways. What opinions do you still hold now? Speak your mind."
Zhang Xiaoshan's incomparably authoritative gaze fell on the bespectacled young wastrel kneeling on the ground.