Chapter 441: Ice Cold Chuan and the Heavenly Cold Qi
"The far north, Ice Cold Chuan…"
Hearing this name, Mo Yu paused, then murmured thoughtfully.
"Yes, according to my clan's records, an ancestor of the Liu family once accidentally ventured there a century ago and encountered the 'Heavenly Cold Qi.' If he hadn't possessed a powerful beast flame, he likely wouldn't have survived," Liu Qing said, still unsettled by the memory.
Mo Yu nodded, knowing from legend that the Heavenly Cold Qi was as powerful as any Strange Flame. Back then, the Medicine Emperor Han Feng had barely managed to suppress the Fallen Heart Flame using only two bottles of Heavenly Cold Qi. Had it been the full Heavenly Cold Qi, its power would have rivaled the top fifteen on the Flame Rankings. If his Ice Spirit Silver Thunder could absorb it, it would reach peak power.
"Mo Yu, you're finally back."
A gentle voice broke his thoughts, and a woman in white hurried into view.
"Master!" Behind her were Qing Zhi and the Black Bat King, who also bowed respectfully.
"It's nothing serious. I was just helping Yin Valley repair a treasure, so it took a few extra days." Noting the concern in Xiao Yi Xian 's eyes, Mo Yu reached out to comfort her, running his fingers through her silky hair.
"Good. If you'd been gone a few more days without a word, I was ready to storm the Demon Sound Mountains myself," she said, looking him over carefully before speaking, her eyes filled with firm resolve.
Her fierce loyalty touched Mo Yu deeply. He knew that the Yin Valley was one of the three great valleys on the continent, and Xiao Yi Xian was fully prepared to face it for his sake.
"Your clothes smell faintly of another woman."
Xiao Yi Xian 's delicate nose twitched, and her brows furrowed.
"Uh…" Mo Yu hesitated, scratching his head with a bit of embarrassment. He had spent five days resting in Dan Qing'er's room and hadn't changed his clothes when he left. A little fragrance was inevitable. With a nervous chuckle, he explained, "Well, the Yin Valley is full of women, so I must've picked up some scents by accident."
Suspicious, Xiao Yi Xian glanced at him for a few moments, but finally nodded.
Observing this, Liu Qing gave Mo Yu a discreet thumbs up. How did she believe that so easily? he thought, amazed. This guy's charm is ridiculous. Why don't I have that?
Ignoring Liu Qing's envious look, Mo Yu quickly changed the topic to avoid further questions. "By the way, we have a destination."
"Oh? Where?" Xiao Yi Xian asked, remembering that Mo Yu had come to Tianhuang City for a lead.
"The far north of Tianhuang City, Ice Cold Chuan," he replied calmly.
"Ice Cold Chuan?" she murmured, nodding. "Alright. I'll go with you. When do we leave?"
Seeing her agree without hesitation, Mo Yu smiled. "Tomorrow morning. Let's rest tonight."
"Alright," she agreed.
…
The next morning, with the sunrise, Mo Yu, Xiao Yi Xian , Qing Zhi, and the Black Bat King were all prepared to set out.
"Brother Mo, need me to send someone with you?" Liu Qing offered, handing him a map.
Taking the map, Mo Yu shook his head. "No need. Ice Cold Chuan is extremely dangerous. Ordinary people would only add to the burden."
Liu Qing opened his mouth to argue that his clan had some Dou Huang experts, who were far from "ordinary." But seeing Mo Yu's powerful team, he could only sigh. Though he didn't know Qing Zhi and the Black Bat King's exact strength, he could sense their terrifying power.
"In that case, be careful. If things go south, don't push yourself. The Liu family's doors are always open for you." Liu Qing smiled.
Mo Yu patted Liu Qing's shoulder. "Thanks. Don't worry; we'll be back safe."
With that, he and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a look and, with a wave, the four took off into the distance.
…
The Far North, Ice Cold Chuan.
Zhongzhou was a vast continent full of wonders and dangerous places. Ice Cold Chuan was one of these infamous places, even more terrifying than the Fallen God Chasm where Mo Yu had previously ventured.
Located in Zhongzhou's far north, Ice Cold Chuan had an incredibly complex terrain. The mountains were riddled with enormous cracks and ravines, each stretching for thousands of meters and filled with deep glaciers and endless ice fog. Strange and deadly ice creatures roamed these lands, making it a treacherous place.
Despite the distance, it took Mo Yu's group only about three days to reach this desolate land.
Mo Yu and Xiao Yi Xian descended onto a towering ice peak, gazing out over an endless field of white glaciers, a dead silence filling the atmosphere. The glaciers were covered in massive, sword-like ice spikes stretching far into the distance, casting an eerie pallor over the land.
The vast terrain was littered with giant rocks that looked like small mountains, all gleaming white. Overhead, white mist hung perpetually, rising from the glaciers below and shrouding the land in an impenetrable fog.
"So, this is Ice Cold Chuan," Mo Yu muttered, taking in the sight of the cold, forbidding land before them.
"Even a Dou Zong expert would have a hard time getting through here safely," Xiao Yi Xian noted seriously.
"Take this. It's a piece of Vermilion Bird Heavenly Thunder. It will help you resist the cold," Mo Yu said, conjuring two small flames of the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Thunder in his palm and passing them to Xiao Yi Xian and the Black Bat King.
As a fire-based thunder, Vermilion Bird Heavenly Thunder contained intense heat, making it perfect for countering the intense cold of this place.
As for Qing Zhi, being an ice-based fighter, he was not only unaffected by the cold, but thrived in it.
Xiao Yi Xian felt the warmth seep through her hand, instantly lessening the piercing chill around her.
The white wilderness awaited them, so still that even the air seemed frozen in place. It felt like a gigantic icebox, and though foreboding, the group pressed forward, their protective Dou Qi shielding them from the worst of the cold.
Sizzle…
The ice creaked strangely beneath their feet, the sound unnerving yet similar to walking on snow.
Moving cautiously, they delved deeper into Ice Cold Chuan. Thanks to the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Thunder, the biting cold had little effect on them, allowing them to press on without slowing down.
"Master, there's something strange in that ice valley," Qing Zhi suddenly said, pointing ahead.
"Oh?" Mo Yu stopped, intrigued.
As an ice attribute fighter with Mo Yu's Ice Spirit Silver Thunder, Qing Zhi had an exceptional sensitivity to the cold energy in this region.
"Let's go check it out," Mo Yu said, leading the way deeper into the valley, with Xiao Yi Xian and the others following closely behind.
It took only half an hour for the group to reach the depths of the ice valley. Here, the ice fog was thicker, though Mo Yu and the others were shielded by the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Thunder.
They had traveled for a while when Mo Yu's soul perception tingled, and he came to an abrupt halt.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Yi Xian , sensing something amiss, stopped as well, her face tense.
A sharp chill swept past them, freezing them in place as they came face-to-face with a massive, snow-white wolf. This ice wolf, towering at three meters, had nine serpent-like eyes and emitted a frigid aura of Heavenly Cold Qi.
"This is… Heavenly Cold Qi! No, it's not the main body—just a fragment, perhaps a split piece," Mo Yu thought, recognizing the aura.
During the Black-Corner Region battle, he had seen Han Feng collect Heavenly Cold Qi similar to what he felt now.
"This isn't a living creature! According to ancient records, it's the Nine-Eyed Frost Wolf, a species long thought extinct," Xiao Yi Xian quickly identified it.
As the former leader of the Poison Sect in the Empire of Cloud Sky, Xiao Yi Xian was no ordinary woman. Her knowledge of rare beasts was extensive.
"This Nine-Eyed Frost Wolf must have died long ago. Its corpse is controlled by the Heavenly Cold Qi," she said, frowning.
Mo Yu nodded. Heavenly Cold Qi, a strange element almost as powerful as the top-ranked Strange Flames, was bound to have a bit of intelligence. It was unsurprising that it would manipulate a deceased magical beast as a guardian. This was clear proof that the Heavenly Cold Qi resided somewhere in this ice valley.
As he pondered, the Frost Wolf suddenly lunged at Xiao Yi Xian , moving in the blink of an eye. Its nine serpentine eyes flashed with icy light as it fired a burst of freezing energy toward her.
Mo Yu's face darkened. He quickly pushed Xiao Yi Xian aside and unleashed a burst of Vermilion Bird Heavenly Thunder, slamming into the Frost Wolf. The Thunder's fiery nature easily suppressed the cold energy, knocking the wolf to the ground.
"Are you alright?" Mo Yu asked, turning to Xiao Yi Xian .
"I'm fine," she replied, smiling reassuringly.
The cold energy from the wolf's bite was dangerous, but thanks to his quick response, Xiao Yi Xian was unharmed.
"Both of you, protect Xiao Yi Xian ," Mo Yu ordered the Black Bat King and Qing Zhi, his tone stern.
"Yes, Master!" the two responded, taking up positions to guard her.
Xiao Yi Xian gave them a grateful smile and continued forward with the group. They encountered more undead ice creatures along the way, each one a rare and ancient beast. Though troublesome, they managed to handle each one in turn.
As they progressed, Mo Yu sensed they were drawing closer to their goal.
Then, as they defeated a high-level ancient ice beast, a low, eerie growl echoed through the valley, and a deathly chill spread across the entire area.
Mo Yu froze, his gaze fixed ahead. There, at the peak of an ice cliff, he saw a huge shadow slowly emerging.
Beside him, Xiao Yi Xian tensed, her hand clenching as she focused on the figure above.
"That's… Heavenly Cold Qi! It's developed consciousness!" Mo Yu said grimly, watching as the monstrous shape grew clearer.
Before them, the ice cliff split open, and from the mist, an enormous pair of snake-like eyes, emitting a deadly cold light, stared down at them.
A terrifying, thunderous roar shook the valley, as if the beast had just awakened from a long slumber.
It was a massive white frost serpent, its eyes burning with an intelligent yet greedy gaze fixed directly on Qing Zhi.
(End of Chapter)
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