Abyss Walker

Chapter 44 The Trial of Guardians (Part 2)

Yun Muhan's steps were heavy yet powerful, each step seeming to be a contest against the cold and hardness of this frozen land. His boots clattered on the ice, echoing in the silent world. His figure was resolute, like a solitary traveler traversing this snow-covered wasteland.

As he ventured deeper, the surrounding ice crystals seemed to awaken, beginning to shimmer with a faint light, like long-dormant stars gradually illuminating. Though faint, these lights stood out starkly against the backdrop of this icy landscape, seemingly guiding Yun Muhan like a group of loyal guides leading him on an unknown journey.

Yun Muhan's heartbeat quickened under the glow of the light. He felt a mysterious power surging within him, as if resonating with the light of the ice crystals. His body seemed to become lighter, and every step he took was filled with strength and determination.

Suddenly, a beam of icy blue light poured down from the sky, like a mysterious revelation, enveloping Yun Muhan entirely.

The beam of light was pure and intense, its rays penetrating Yun Muhan's body, giving him an unprecedented feeling of coolness and purification. His body was filled with this power, and every cell was revitalized under its baptism.

Yun Muhan closed his eyes, feeling the flow of this power. His body was enveloped by the icy blue light from the pillar of light, as if he had merged with the essence of this frozen land.

His hair fluttered gently in the light, and his skin shimmered with a faint blue glow. His figure appeared exceptionally sacred and powerful within the icy blue pillar of light.

Dugu Jianling gazed at Yun Muhan's figure and sighed to himself, "Frost and snow flutter, a light sword on a lone boat, traversing thousands of miles, dominating the ages, passing through a sea of ​​flowers, not a single petal clinging to him."

Yun Muhan stepped deeper into the frozen land, each step feeling like a battle against the cold wind and snow. His breath condensed into white mist in the air, but his eyes burned brighter than ever.

The surrounding ice crystals began to emit a faint light, as if guiding Yun Muhan in the direction he was heading. Yun Muhan's heartbeat quickened with the rhythm of these lights, and he seemed to feel an unprecedented power surging slightly within him.

Suddenly, a beam of icy blue light descended from the sky, enveloping Yun Muhan. Yun Muhan felt an even more powerful force surging within him, as if it were about to tear his body apart.

Yun Muhan gritted his teeth, using all his strength to resist this force. Ice patterns began to appear on Yun Muhan's skin, traces of the trial's power flowing through his body.

"Hang in there, Yun Muhan!" Yun Muhan told himself. "You've already passed two trials, and you'll definitely pass this one too!"

Dugu Jianling: Help... or not help... help... or not help... If I help... never mind, I hope this kid can hold on, after all, he's someone who can seal Tarion.

As time passed, the power of the pillar of light receded slowly like the tide, and Yun Muhan felt every cell in his body subtly communicating with this power. His body gradually adapted to the baptism of the pillar of light, no longer feeling the oppression and pain as it had at the beginning, but instead experiencing an indescribable comfort and harmony.

Yun Muhan closed his eyes and began to attempt a deeper connection with this power. He immersed his consciousness into his body, guiding the power of the pillar of light along his meridians, like guiding a river through parched land. His body became a vast container, holding this powerful force, allowing it to circulate endlessly within him.

Guided by Yun Muhan, a thin layer of ice crystals began to cover his body. These ice crystals shimmered with seven colors under the light pillar; they were not a symbol of coldness, but rather a manifestation of the power of the light pillar.

These ice crystals brought Yun Muhan not a biting cold, but a strange warmth, as if the power of the pillar of light was warming his body and mind.

As the pillar of light finally dissipated, as if it had completed its mission, Yun Muhan slowly opened his eyes. His body emitted a faint blue light, a light that was not dazzling but rather gave people a sense of tranquility and peace. The blue light flowed beneath his skin, like a living thing, a sign that the power of the trial had become one with him.

Yun Muhan stood there, his figure appearing exceptionally tall in the blue light. His eyes gleamed with new power and wisdom; he knew he had passed the trial and gained new strength. This power had not only changed his body but also his soul, making him stronger and more profound.

The surrounding air seemed to become fresher because of Yun Muhan's change, and everything seemed so harmonious and beautiful.

"Third challenge passed," Yun Muhan said softly, then continued walking forward, his heart filled with curiosity about the unknown and a desire for challenge.

The secrets of the frozen land are being revealed little by little.

Yun Muhan's footsteps left a trail of deep footprints on the snow-covered, frozen land. The cold wind howled, making his clothes flutter, but his eyes were firm, showing no sign of retreat.

Yun Muhan was well aware that every step could be fraught with unknown dangers, but it was also full of surprising discoveries. As Yun Muhan ventured deeper into this snow-covered region, the surrounding scenery gradually became increasingly eerie.

The icicles pierced the sky like sharp swords, and ancient and mysterious runes were carved into the ice walls, as if telling the ancient secrets of this land. Yun Muhan carefully touched these runes, trying to decipher some clues from them.

Suddenly, a deep rumbling sound came from underground, and the ground began to tremble slightly. Yun Muhan looked around alertly and saw that an iceberg not far away was beginning to crack, with huge chunks of ice falling and stirring up a cloud of snow mist.

Yun Muhan quickly retreated, dodging the flying ice shards.

When the dust settled, Yun Muhan discovered that the collapsed iceberg had revealed a deep cave.

The cave entrance was shrouded in a faint blue light, giving it an air of mystery. Yun Muhan took a deep breath, composed himself, and then slowly walked towards the cave, preparing to explore its secrets.

The cave was narrow and winding, its ice walls also covered in runes, but these runes were more complex, seemingly concealing some kind of power. Yun Muhan walked along, memorizing the runes, hoping to find the key to unlocking the secrets of the frozen land.

As Yun Muhan went deeper into the cave, the temperature gradually decreased, and even his breath began to condense into white mist.

Dugu Jianling: This aura... it's her...

Yun Muhan's ears twitched slightly. His gaze was alert and focused, and he gripped the Dugu Sword in his hand even tighter.

The sword reflected a cold light in the dim light, as if it could sense its owner's tension and vigilance. His footsteps were light and cautious, each step as silent as possible, like a ghost moving through a cave.

As he rounded the bend, a breathtaking scene unfolded before him, revealing the deepest part of the cave. A colossal ice phoenix lay curled up silently, its presence almost filling the entire space. Its massive body emitted a faint blue light, like the first snow of winter, pure and cold.

The ice phoenix's feathers appeared to be sculpted from the purest ice crystals, each one shimmering with a deep blue light. Its wings were folded to its sides, like the most magnificent cloak. The phoenix's breath echoed in the cave, each breath carrying a chill that seemed to freeze the surrounding air.

The Ice Phoenix's eyes were deep and bright, seemingly containing endless wisdom and the sedimentation of time. It silently gazed at Yun Muhan, its gaze showing no intention of attack, yet also no sign of relaxation. Its eyes revealed an ancient majesty, commanding respect.