Within the Frozen Continent, the golden substance stood out starkly, like gold bars lodged in the channels through which energy circulated. He was now certain this was the fundamental reason the Frozen Continent could no longer extract energy from the Void Expanse.
This place was more real than the dream, and the will it carried was more terrifying. A single glance sent a streak of golden light shooting through the Starry Sky World like a meteor. That was Hippo Ancient City's true will.
He wanted to approach, but a violent devouring force enveloped Li Ziran like a vortex. The Continental Heart was rejecting him, its terrifying hostility closing around him layer after layer.
All he wanted now was to extract these substances, or take a proper look at how the Continental Core circulated energy. That would allow him to master the underlying techniques, while also freeing the Frozen Continent from its pain.
He could clearly see the cracks, barely held together like a spiderweb. Deep ravines ran through them, spilling streaks of golden light. That light flowed unchecked, clinging like silicone to the surfaces of the circulation channels.
He knew the cause.
But he could not be certain he could deal with this golden light. In the dream, it had been will, but inside the Frozen Continent, it was actual energy.
The energy of Hippo Ancient City's fury taken to its utmost extreme.
Moreover, the Frozen Continent would not even let him approach. The devouring force radiating from the entire continent battered Hippo Ancient City like a gale. After their brief fusion, it forcibly expelled the Ancient City from its body.
Li Ziran was speechless. This fellow had certainly squandered its best chance at treatment. Healing through its own abilities was utterly impossible.
"We can work together!" That was the