Victory in the Wasteland, the Withering Ice Cavern

After the creature's voice ended...

Five clay figurines suddenly appeared out of this wasteland.

"The game is simple: you and they compete to see who gets to the other side first. Whoever rings the gong wins."

"Good!"

Chen Ning's gaze was stern.

The five clay figurines were also ready.

"Whoosh... Begin!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

Of the five clay figurines, only one managed to escape.

They burrowed underground and disappeared.

The remaining four did not rush forward, but instead blocked Chen Ning's path.

A body formed of mud was pasted onto Chen Ning's legs.

Make him unable to move.

And.

Chen Ning was taken aback.

He couldn't even use his Movement Method Stars Shift, Heaven and Earth Revolve, anymore.

"Roar! Your bones will be mine soon!"

A strange creature's wild laughter echoed through the air.

Chen Ning sneered, "You're celebrating too soon."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Suddenly, the gong in the distance was struck.

The earthen figurine that had burrowed underground was still quite a distance away.

"How... how is this possible?!"

There was a hint of disbelief in the voice of the mysterious creature.

I won.

The mud that had sealed Chen Ning's legs disappeared.

After a while.

The voice of the mysterious creature rang out again.

"I lost... I never expected your Divine Power to be so powerful, almost tangible."

After Chen Ning's Divine Power was further enhanced by the Spirit Control Technique passed down from the third generation of sect leaders, it became even more formidable.

After advancing to Martial Venerable, he became ridiculously strong.

"You win. You can ask me any question about this secret realm, anything at all."

Keep your word.

This creature is fairly reliable.

Within the secret realm, all you need to do is follow the rules set by these strange creatures.

That way, there will be no chance of anything going wrong.

"I want to ask, where is the woman who entered the secret realm with me now?"

Chen Ning had already prepared the question he wanted to ask.

It just slipped out at that moment.

"I didn't expect that question. Over the years, I've answered countless questions, always about fortuitous opportunity, treasures, or the legacy of some unparalleled expert. This is the first time I've heard this question, but... I like your question."

Then.

It remained silent for a moment.

Then.

He spoke again, "The person you're looking for is currently in the Withering Ice Cavern, and her condition isn't good. If you want to save her, you'd better get there as soon as possible."

"May I ask, senior, how can I find her?"

A look of worry appeared on Chen Ning's face.

The secret realm is vast, never fully explored by anyone, and guarded by countless creatures in all directions.

Finding a shortcut is easier said than done.

There wasn't even a map.

Therefore, he could only tentatively ask the creature in front of him.

"I've already answered one of your questions."

After the sound faded.

This wasteland fell silent.

Chen Ning clasped his hands in thanks to the sky.

They were just about to leave.

The voice rang out again. "I was only going to answer one question, but I think you're special, so this answer is a bonus."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ning was overjoyed and quickly said, "Thank you, senior."

"I'm not some senior, just the guardian of this wasteland. Intruder, follow the southeast direction, and you'll reach the Withering Ice Cavern."

"I will never forget the kindness of my predecessors."

Chen Ning clasped his hands in a fist and said something.

Then they set off in the southeast direction.

This wasteland fell silent once again.

Inside a chilling ice cave.

Su Ling'er's delicate body trembled slightly, but her bright eyes remained fixed on the ice sculpture in front of her.

That human-shaped ice sculpture was ten zhang tall.

At that moment, a sound came from the mouth of the ice sculpture.

Su Ling'er's face turned pale from the cold.

However, it still listened steadfastly to the rules conveyed by the ice sculpture.

I want to leave here alive.

Only by completing the challenges set by this ice sculpture can we succeed.

Su Ling'er clenched her teeth tightly to resist the surrounding chill.

Not far from her stood another figure.

This person was none other than Wei Yan.

The prodigy of the War Academy, ranked fourth among the super powers.

This means that he had already shown deep hostility towards Chen Ning before the Heavenly Lake Secret Realm opened.

He is a Five-Star Martial Venerable.

At that age, he is already considered an exceptionally talented individual.

Even in a place like Central Province, he is a genius among geniuses.

But at that moment, he too was shivering.

The cold air was terrifying.

Fortunately.

He had already understood the rules.

We are currently at the bottom of an ice cave.

To survive and obtain the treasure guarded by this ice sculpture, the only way out is to keep climbing upwards out of the ice cave.

Thinking about this...

He looked at Su Ling'er.

A smile played on his lips.

"I really didn't expect that you and that pretty boy would be separated. I really don't want to ruin such a beautiful young woman."

Su Ling'er released her True Essence Power to resist the cold.

It will inevitably exude an aura of cultivation.

Wei Yan could tell at a glance that she had only just entered the Venerable Martial Realm.

However, he is only One-Star Martial Venerable.

If we kill her...

The leader of the Dragon-Seeking Sect, who came from Spirit Province, must be furious.

And that's exactly how he wanted to get revenge.

Originally.

This year, there's a good chance that one more spot will be allocated to the War Academy.

But then the Dragon-Seeking Sect Gate suddenly appeared and snatched two spots.

It was bestowed by the Heavenly Lake Holy Lord himself.

Even the dean of the War Academy had no choice but to compromise.

Now, wouldn't killing this little flower from the Dragon-Seeking Sect relieve my pent-up hatred?

"My beauty, you are so lovely. Why not come with me, Wei Yan? I promise to take you out of this ice cave. But if I take you out, you must offer yourself to me. What do you say..."

"Shameless!"

Su Ling'er scoffed coldly. She didn't want the treasure guarded by this creature; she only wanted to survive in this ice cave.

She will fight with all her might to survive.

Only then can I see my sect leader again.

"You two intruders, you've both understood the rules. To survive, you must escape this ice cave. Whoever leaves first will obtain what I'm guarding. Hahaha, are you ready?"

Wei Yan had already made preparations.

After the ice sculpture finished speaking.

He immediately channeled his Essence Power to his feet and broke through upwards.

Along the way.

Ice spikes would protrude from the wall, preventing the two from leaving.

These ice spikes are extremely sharp; if someone gets pierced by one, they'll likely remain trapped at the bottom of this ice cave forever.

Her beautiful figure flickered.

Su Ling'er also leaped upwards.

But at this time...

Wei Yan, who had already gained a certain advantage, let out a cold laugh.

Then he waved his hand and threw the two ice spikes downwards.

Su Ling'er's expression changed.

The ice spikes came straight at her face.

If you try to dodge, you will instantly fall to the bottom of the ice cave.

They definitely can't catch up with Wei Yan.