Inside the castle, the warm light filled the air, along with the faint scent of cedar, a fragrance that Mu Ningxue was known for.
Mu Ningxue was initially overjoyed to learn of Chen Lang's return and had been waiting in the living room. However, when her gaze fell on Aurelia beside Chen Lang, the smile in her eyes faded slightly, and her emotions subtly fluctuated.
Of course, even though a hint of displeasure crossed her mind, she never showed it.
The Mu Ningxue of the past was aloof and proud, and she never showed her emotions on her face.
Now a powerful Ice Element forbidden spell user and a major figure in her own right, she wouldn't lose her composure over such a trivial matter. Her expression remained calm as she spoke in a gentle tone, "You're back. What brings Archangel Gabriel to you?"
Chen Lang had left in haste because of the summons from Archangel Gabriel of the Holy City. In the past few days, he had not sent back any news. Although she did not ask too much, she kept him in her heart.
"It's about the temperature dropping," Chen Lang said, taking Aurelia's hand and walking to the sofa to sit down. He calmly beckoned Mu Ningxue over and added, "She invited me to go to the Antarctic Glacier to break the sorcery array set up by that Emperor of the Extreme South."
When Mu Ningxue him beckoning, she came to his side, not minding his behavior.
" The Emperor of the Extreme South..."
However, upon hearing what Chen Lang said, his brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes.
She was naturally aware of this being, one of the Three World Ridges Emperor of the rooftops of the world, whose strength was unfathomable.
Long before the sea level began to rise, several powerful Forbidden Curse Mage, wanting to investigate the reasons for the continuous rise in sea level over the years, joined forces to set foot on the Antarctic Glacier.
Their destination was the depths of the Antarctic Glacier, the very place where this Emperor of the Extreme South resided...
In the end, only one person returned alive.
Moreover, that person survived not through his own abilities, but by willingly abandoning his human dignity and becoming a puppet of that all-powerful Emperor of the Extreme South.
Otherwise, he would have long since become a pile of ice and snow in the Antarctic Glacier, leaving no trace of his remains.
This is enough to prove that even for those skilled in forbidden spells, the Antarctic Glacier are an absolute forbidden zone, a place where certain death is certain...
"Can't you not go?" Mu Ningxue's tone softened, carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry.
With just a little thought, she knew how dangerous that trip was, and she really didn't want Chen Lang to take the risk again.
Chen Lang gently shook his head and patiently explained, "Although I'm not like Shaja, whose heart is full of protecting the world, we still have to live our own lives."
If that Emperor of the Extreme South's sorcery array truly succeeds, the entire world will be transformed into a world of ice, at which point neither ordinary people nor mages will be able to survive."
He paused, then added, "Moreover, once the formation is fully formed, there will be virtually no hope of destroying it."
However, nothing is absolute.
He had other plans in mind. If Shaja could not break through to the Sixteen Wings cultivation level within the agreed time, he still would not go.
Let the world freeze over; for him, it's just a matter of enduring a few more years.
Humanity will never truly become extinct; every time we are on the verge of extinction, new opportunities will always emerge.
Nature is fair; no matter how many trials it puts on humankind, it always leaves behind gifts.
Just like when the Sea Monster invaded, didn't the Great Xia also master Fusion Magic in its desperate situation, ushering in an opportunity for the rise of mages?
Perhaps, only in despair can he break through his current cultivation barrier and find the right path to continue his relentless advance.
Of course, this is just his guess.
If Shaja can successfully break through the Sixteen Wings, he would be happy to go with her.
With at least one Sixteen-Winged Archangel by our side, this journey will be much safer.
Mu Ningxue listened quietly, remained silent for a moment, then looked up at Chen Lang and said firmly, "Then, I'll go with you then."
She was, after all, a powerful Ice Element forbidden spell user, and with the Ice Crystal Brake Bow in hand, her strength was not to be underestimated. She was more than qualified to accompany Chen Lang on this journey and share some of the risks with him.
Looking into her determined eyes, Chen Lang pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "I originally planned to take you with me, but I don't intend for you to face the Emperor of the Extreme South's main battlefield directly."
A hint of confusion crossed Mu Ningxue's face as she looked at him with a puzzled expression, not understanding his intentions.
" The Ice Element energy in the Antarctic Glacier is extremely concentrated. Your Ice Element physique can be best utilized there, and perhaps you can even take this opportunity to further enhance your strength."
"But the main battlefield of the Emperor of the Extreme South is too dangerous; even I cannot predict what will happen."
I'll go by myself; if things don't go well, I can leave at any time.
But if you come with me, I'll inevitably get distracted, and if we get into a crisis, it will be very difficult to get away."
Upon hearing this, the determination in Mu Ningxue's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a hint of undisguised disappointment.
Ultimately, she wasn't strong enough.
She always wanted to become stronger, to stand by Chen Lang's side and truly help him, instead of always being protected and worried by him.
In the end, however, she was still too weak; she didn't even have the right to face danger with him.
Aurelia understood this all too well...
"Then I want to go too." Aurelia immediately said when she heard that Chen Lang was going to take Mu Ningxue with him.
We agreed to share a bed and spend time together, so you two are going on an adventure to Antarctica?
Aurelia was naturally unhappy.
"You can't go. The Antarctic Glacier isn't just threatened by Demon Beast; the main problem is the environment there."
" Mu Ningxue is born with Spirit Ice Physique, and even has the potential to break through to a Soul Ice Physique. She won't be affected by the cold there. But you are different..."
Hearing what Chen Lang said, Aurelia was somewhat disappointed.
Unexpectedly, Chen Lang's decision to bring Mu Ningxue instead of allowing him to go was due to this matter.
There was certainly resentment, but Aurelia was no longer that naive little girl.
She knew very well that if she couldn't take care of herself, going with Chen Lang to the Antarctic Glacier would only be a burden.
Chen Lang has important business to attend to, so how could she become a burden to him at this time?
"Don't worry, you won't be too bored. Before we go to the Antarctic Glacier, I'll send you to a place suitable for your training. I believe your strength will naturally increase after you come out from there."
Although Chen Lang didn't know how to enter the Dark Plane, there were records of it in the Holy City.
If he's going to the Antarctic Glacier to conquer the Emperor of the Extreme South, what's wrong with Aurelia's getting some perks?
As for whether there would be any danger for her if she went to the Dark Plane, given her strength?
That's nothing to worry about. The border between this world and the Dark King's avatar Wen Tai, is in control.
As his daughter, Aurelia would only thrive in her new environment...