Chapter 582: Chapter 416: The Disappearing Ice Gate and the Ice Knight on the Ice Surface_2

His group had already arrived at a vast space completely covered by thick layers of ice.

For a moment, Leo Ray felt a burst of brightness in front of his eyes. Inside the crystal-clear ice cave, the dazzling light emitted by the Light Crystal Stone reflected everywhere, causing dizziness.

After adapting to the surrounding light, Leo Ray’s black eyes narrowed, and he began to look around.

The ice cave in front of him was vast, at least three to four hundred square meters in size, with a smooth and transparent ground like a large indoor ice rink.

Of course, for Leo Ray and others who were covered with energy shields, there was naturally no hindrance.

“I must say, being able to transform this hidden cave to this extent, Joshua Bingaman’s ancestor was truly extraordinary.”

Just as Leo Ray thought about it, an abrupt change occurred.

Wave after wave of energy fluctuations rippled continuously from the ice surface.

Eighteen crystal-clear ice knights clad in ice crystal armor quickly emerged from beneath the ice.

Upon closer inspection, both the ice knights and the tall horses underneath them were formed from condensed ice, their entire bodies emanating intense cold.

A not-so-ordinary aura was released by these ice knights.

For a time, the hooves stirred and the ice-cold air overflowed. In the limited space, the heavily-armored knights gave people an overwhelming sense of pressure.

The sharp spear tips exhaled cold air, flashing with dazzling chill.

“Lord, they are eighteen Tier 3 Pinnacle Powerhouse level advanced magic puppets!”

At this time, Scarlett held her short magic wand horizontally and blurted out.

However, immediately after, a trace of confusion appeared on her fair face, and she continued, “Yet, according to the aura, these ice knights seem not to be ordinary advanced magic puppets.”

“That’s right, these are alchemy puppets, which are stronger than the magic puppets summoned by spells!”

On the other side, Gideon Black’s face turned serious and he added.

“Alchemy puppets?”

Hearing this, Leo Ray gazed at the ice knights that appeared suddenly, and his expression became thoughtful.

Not long ago, during casual conversations with Joshua Bingaman and Orion Wolfe, Leo Ray had already learned about them.

In this world of diverse swords and magic, apart from being famous for refining magic medicine called miracles, the alchemist occupation had one more respectable reason.

That is, a few alchemists also mastered the second application of alchemy: Puppet Refinement Skill.

Unlike the widely used Magic Medicine Refining Skill, Puppet Refinement Skill is undoubtedly a more mysterious and higher-threshold alchemy method.

In other words, if Magic Medicine Refining is a compulsory course for alchemists.

Then Puppet Refinement belongs to the advanced courses that only a few elite alchemists can master.

Only Tier 4 or higher-level alchemist masters who have some insights into magic medicine refining can have the ability to delve into this new field.

Most importantly, compared to the ordinary magic puppets that can only exist for a period of time, alchemy puppets can not only exist permanently but also have a certain self-repair function, making them extremely powerful and greatly enhancing the strength of the alchemist themselves.

Furthermore, some specially-modified and powerful alchemy puppets can even be controlled by non-alchemist powerhouses, thereby further enhancing the strength of the controller.

As a result, the price of such alchemy puppets is extremely high.

Even for ordinary nobles, it is an unattainable luxury.

Of course, on the other hand, the process of refining puppets is extremely complicated, and the materials required are also extremely scarce.

Durging the refining process, the alchemist himeself is more likely to suffer severe magical backlash.

Therefore, alchemy puppets can be said to be extremely rare.

“Eighteen Tier 3 Peak Level alchemy puppets?”

With this thought, Leo Ray raised his eyebrows slightly.

For ordinary powerhouses, this is undoubtedly a very remarkable force, even enough to make an ordinary city tremble.

However, for his group, there was naturally no pressure.

Moreover, as the situation currently stands.

Trying to subdue these ferocious alchemy puppets, which serve as the guardians of the ice cave, seems like an unrealistic task.

At the same time, all the subordinates of Leo Ray are already prepared for battle, awaiting his command.

Next, just as Leo Ray commands his subordinates to prepare for the fight, he unexpectedly discovers something.

The eighteen Tier 3 peak level ice knights do not show any sign of aggression.

Instead, they line up in two rows, with their sharp spear tips pointing up, standing still like an ice sculpture guard of honor team.

“Lord, it seems they don’t have any ill will toward us,” Joshua Bingaman respectfully says, bowing to Leo Ray.

“That’s not right. At first, these alchemy puppets were full of killing intent,” Gideon Black pushes up his glasses and ponders, “It seems that, as with the giant ice gate before, they sensed the power of the Rivers Family bloodline in Joshua and stopped their attack.”

“Oh?”

Upon hearing this, Leo Ray’s face shows a hint of intrigued curiosity.

“Please wait a moment, my Lord. Allow me to confirm this,” Joshua bows slightly to Leo Ray and, accompanied by Gideon Black and Abigail, slowly approaches the outermost ice knight.

In a short while, with a soft flash of energy waves, Joshua excitedly turns around and says, “My Lord, I easily gained control of this ice knight!

Just as Gideon Black mentioned earlier, it seems that my ancestor indeed left a magic back door on these alchemy puppets!”

Immediately afterward, Joshua sends a mental command.

The ice knight, mounted on a tall horse, disappears instantly as she stores it in her storage ring.

“Very good, let’s subdue all these ice knights,” Leo Ray says, withdrawing his gaze, satisfied.

Before this, Leo Ray had already learned.

That each magic puppet possesses comprehensive countermeasures against spatial storage.

Only the controller of the magic puppet can store it in their storage space; others cannot do so.

“In that case, haven’t I gained eighteen Tier 3 pinnacle powerhouse level heavy knights? In terms of combat power alone, it’s equivalent to two ordinary cavalry corps!”

“More importantly, as fearless and pain-immune magic puppets, these ice knights are undoubtedly even more formidable.”

At this moment, an ecstatic expression surfaces on Leo Ray’s face as he muses, “Thinking back, I never expected that Joshua’s ancestor would be an alchemist.

Moreover, judging from these eighteen Tier 3 peak level alchemy puppets, the ancestor was obviously an exceptionally talented figure. I can’t help but look forward to what other treasures we might come across.”

Just as Leo Ray was thinking this,

On the other side, Joshua gracefully moves her delicate fingers, one by one gaining complete control over the eighteen ice knights.

However, due to the limited space in her storage ring,

She is unable to store all these large heavy alchemy puppets.

Thus, under Leo Ray’s instruction, the ice knights, mounted on tall ice horses and armed with heavy spears and swords, are temporarily dispatched to the entrance of the ice cave to serve as guards.

Next, after some investigation in the vast ice cave that resembles a skating rink, Leo Ray notices.

At the far end of the ice cave, there is a new ice gate and nothing else of note.

“Joshua, open the ice gate.”

Upon reaching it, Leo Ray orders the long-haired, waist-length woman alchemist standing beside him.

“As you wish, my Lord.”

Upon hearing the command, Joshua slightly bows and steps forward.

The next second, under the touch of her delicate fingers, the seemingly indestructible ice gate instantly disintegrates.

A new space is immediately revealed before Leo Ray and the others.