The gray-white pallor faded, replaced by a trace of color. His breathing grew steady, and the fluctuations of his Soul Power stabilized as well. Zhang Wan was in even better condition. Not long after drinking the medicinal liquid, she opened her eyes. Though she was still very weak, she was already out of mortal danger.
"Strategist..." Li Yang's voice was very faint, but far stronger than before. "Thank you..."
"Don't thank me." Su Chen leaned against the ice wall, eyes closed. "If you want to thank someone, thank Lady Qian Renxue, Commander Zhao Feng, and Lord Lin Mo. They were the ones who taught me what it means to protect."
Li Yang's eyes grew wet. He struggled to raise his right hand, clenched it into a fist, and placed it over his chest. "The martyrs are immortal. The guard never rests."
"The martyrs are immortal. The guard never rests." All the students spoke those words at the same time. Their voices echoed through the Ice Cave, pierced through the ice walls, pierced through the wind and snow, and carried into the distance.
The next day, as soon as the sky grew light, Su Chen led the team onward.
After a night of rest, along with the nourishment of the Snow Ginseng, Li Yang and Zhang Wan's injuries had already stabilized. Though they still could not fight, they could now walk on their own. The other students had also recovered most of their stamina. They were full of energy and fighting spirit.
After walking for roughly another four hours, Su Chen's perception caught a massive source of energy.
"We're here." Su Chen stopped and pointed ahead. "The Void Sect's base is inside that iceberg up ahead."
The students looked in the direction Su Chen was pointing and saw a colossal