The young disciple wielded his divine sword and engaged the Ice Beast in a fierce battle. After defeating it, he finally found the ice cave. The cold inside cut to the bone, and the divine sword was sealed within a massive block of ice. He gathered all his spiritual energy and tried to shatter the ice. Just as it was about to break, huge chunks of ice suddenly fell from the cave ceiling. He nimbly dodged them and continued exerting force. At last, the ice shattered, and the first Ancient Divine Sword appeared before him, radiating a cold gleam. Gripping it tightly, he felt a powerful force surge into his body. He knew that the path to finding the other two divine swords would be even harder, but for the peace of the immortal realm, he would press forward and continue into the unknown.
Carrying the first Ancient Divine Sword, the young disciple left the icy plains and headed east to the Flame Mountain Range in search of the second sword. The moment he reached the foot of the range, scorching currents of air surrounded him. Lava churned all around, and the volcanoes could erupt at any moment. Suddenly, a Fire Phoenix flew from a crater, its entire body ablaze as it charged at him. He swung the divine sword in his hand and clashed fiercely with the Fire Phoenix. Its attacks were incredibly violent, every dive carrying raging flames. While dodging, he searched for its weakness. After an intense battle, he seized his chance and pierced the Fire Phoenix's vital point with a single strike. The Fire Phoenix turned into a mass of flames and dispersed, while a passage leading into a cave appeared at the center of the fire. He followed the passage and, deep within the cave,