That Was... Female!

Li Ziran had never imagined that his very survival would hinge on whether the Frostcloud Giant was male or female. But without a doubt, this was the simplest and most convenient way for them to leave—and it could also once and for all resolve the troubles the Shadow World had brought them.

He raised his head and looked toward the distant mountain range. Layer upon layer of steep ridges overlapped in the distance, their curves twisting and winding like some savage behemoth.

Now everyone knew that it was not a range of mountains at all, but the enormous body of the Frostcloud Giant.

The method of determining its sex was very simple. They only needed to climb between those two straight mountain pillars, and they would be able to tell with the naked eye.

But reaching the edges of those mountain pillars, then successfully climbing onto the Frostcloud Giant's body—that was a problem.

Still, Li Ziran wanted to try.

And they had to act immediately.

Shadow Elder was currently busy with the Elemental Embryo Factory and was not in the Shadow World. If he returned, he would likely detect their presence in an instant.

As for having the Frostcloud Giant carry them out through pregnancy, that would be far easier than entering its body.

And even if the Frostcloud Giant was not female, getting inside its body could still effectively avoid the Shadow World's restraints.

Li Ziran looked up at the mountain's sunken edge. Golden light traced those winding curves, like clouds aflame at sunset.

It was an unmistakable signal. If they could keep climbing upward along the giant and reach its head, perhaps they could leave this world ruled by shadows.

Of course, that was only a guess.

But he had to try.

Bzzzz!

Just as Li Ziran made