**Narrow Victory Over the Ice Beast, Clues in the Runes**
The Ice Beast glowed with an intense, ghostly blue light. The temperature in the ice chamber plummeted, and the icicles that had fallen to the ground instantly hardened, as if transforming into lethal hidden weapons. The beast tilted its head back and let out a roar that echoed through the chamber, making everyone’s eardrums ache.
The Black-robed Man knew this was the beast’s final strike, and its power would be devastating. He quickly accessed the System, burning through almost all his remaining points to purchase "Absolute Shield." A transparent, shimmering barrier instantly enveloped the group.
Chapter 412