Carrying both the wood and fire Linyun Gems, Su Yao and her companions pressed resolutely toward the Hanbing Abyss like travelers on a mission. Along the way, the scenery gradually shifted from the blazing surroundings of the Flame Mountain to something cold and stark; the vegetation grew increasingly sparse, and the air began to fill with wisps of chill, signaling that they were stepping ever closer to that freezing domain.
"The Hanbing Abyss is the coldest place in the world. It is said that the ice at the bottom of the abyss has remained unmelted for a thousand years, and the surrounding spiritual power is severely distorted by the extreme cold," Lan Li said with a solemn expression. Her voice carried a vigilant wariness of the unknown as she described the terrifying nature of the Hanbing Abyss to the others. Su Yao tightened her clothes around herself; even with her spiritual power protecting her, the steadily approaching chill still made her shiver. Lin Yu and Zhao Ya huddled close to each other, trying to draw a little warmth from one another, yet their eyes were filled with eager anticipation of the adventure.
After days of arduous trekking, a huge valley appeared before their eyes. The peaks on both sides of the valley soared into the clouds, their summits covered in pristine white snow that reflected a dazzling glare under the sunlight. Deep within the valley, thick white mist lingered, flowing slowly like a tangible substance and exuding a hair-raising chill. "Thi…
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