"I worked damned hard to break this exit open, and now it wants to freeze over again? Not a chance! Break!"
Killing intent erupted around Feng Zhongli like furious waves. Her left hand abruptly clenched, and she unleashed a punch with the force of ten thousand tons!
An enormous fist shadow flew from her hand and slammed into the exit.
In an instant, the ice that had yet to fully form shattered.
A smug look had only just appeared on Feng Zhongli's face when countless specks of ice emerged along the edges of the exit. The solid ice showed signs of rekindling from dead ashes.
"This..."
Feng Zhongli's expression darkened, a helpless gravity settling over her.
"Fellow Daoist Feng, Extreme Yin," Xuan Li suddenly said, "what do you intend to do? Leave the secret realm immediately, or remain here?"
Now that the exit was open, they could naturally leave without obstruction.
If they chose to stay, however, they would have to make arrangements for Geng Qian and the others, then break through the ice again using the same method when they wanted to leave.
The latter option carried some uncertainty, though. There was no telling what unforeseen changes might arise.
But remaining here would allow them to continue exploring the secret realm, perhaps finding more natural treasures.
Just then, Geng Qian flew over with the five women.
When they saw that the ice blocking the exit had been completely cleared, delight flashed in all six pairs of eyes.
As for the blood mist left by Ai Shan's exploded body, the six merely glanced at it. Not one of them mentioned her name.
"Esteemed seniors, are we leaving the secret realm now?" Geng Qian asked cautiously.
Xuan Li, Song Wen, and Feng Zhongli exchanged glances. None answered Geng Qian's question.
Seeing