The group carried the Spirit Wood onward. Their next destination was a snow-covered mountain peak blanketed in snow year-round. Legend said that the ice crystals needed for the formation were hidden there, and they were vital materials for the group.
When they finally reached the foot of the mountain, a bone-chilling cold rushed at them, making them shudder. The temperature here was extremely low, and the snow lay deep, as though the entire world had been frozen over.
Just as they prepared to climb the mountain, a group of Snow Monsters suddenly burst from the snow. These creatures were enormous, covered from head to toe in long white fur, and looked exceptionally ferocious. Their strength was equally astonishing; every step they took made the ground tremble.
The Snow Monsters swung their thick arms and smashed toward the group like a raging gale. Seeing this, everyone immediately scattered, nimbly dodging their attacks. At the same time, they each unleashed their techniques and engaged the Snow Monsters in a fierce battle.
The youngest disciple focused his mind and gathered the spiritual power within him, turning it into a sharp Ice Blade that slashed straight at a Snow Monster. The Ice Blade streaked through the air, trailing a burst of cold as it collided head-on with the monster's attack.
During the fierce battle, the group gradually discovered one of the Snow Monsters' weaknesses—their eyes. They began coordinating seamlessly, waiting for the right moment to attack the creatures' eyes together.
The Snow Monsters were driven back again and again by the group's attacks. Their eyes were badly wounded, and they roared in pain. But just when everyone thought victory was within reach, an even larger Snow Wolf King suddenly appeared before them.
This Snow Wolf King was several times larger than the other Snow