Chapter 2446: Rumor
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Mu Zhi leaned back against the cave wall. "The Ancient Ice Phoenix is a legend, a whisper carried by the winds of this frozen wastnd. It is said that she was the first Ice Phoenix, the progenitor of our lineage, a being of unimaginable power and beauty."
She paused, her eyes reflecting the dancing mes of the firece. "Legend has it that she fell in battle against a powerful enemy, her essence scattering across thisnd, giving birth to the unique environment of the Ice Phoenix Kingdom. Some say that her spirit still lingers here, waiting for a worthy sessor to inherit her mantle."
Mu Zhi sighed, a hint of sadness in her voice. "I''ve spent years searching for any trace of the Ancient Ice Phoenix, hoping to find some clue, some artifact, some remnant of her power. But I''ve found nothing. Thisnd guards its secrets well."
She looked at Yun Lintian, her eyes filled with a knowing glint. "Many havee here, drawn by the rumors, seeking the power of the Ancient Ice Phoenix. They dream of inheriting her legacy, of ascending to unimaginable heights of power. But most lose their lives in the process, swallowed by the blizzards, devoured by the God Beasts, or simply sumbing to the despair of this destend."
Mu Zhi''s words painted a grim picture, a stark reminder of the dangers that lurked within this frozen wastnd.
Yun Lintian listened to her in silence. He thought of Lan Bingxue and her desperate desire to find a suitable partner to continue their lineage. Was she hoping to somehow revive her progenitor, to restore the Ice Phoenix bloodline to its former glory?
"Is there any forbidden ce here?" Yun Lintian asked.
Mu Zhi''s eyes flickered slightly. "You catch on quickly," she said. "Indeed, there is a ce that even I dare not approach. It''s in the northernmost region of this prison, a ce known as Phoenix Lake. Legend says it''s where the Ancient Ice Phoenix breathed herst, her essence permeating the very air, the very water."
"It''s a ce of unimaginable beauty, they say, with ice sculptures that shimmer like diamonds and ake that reflects the aurora borealis like a celestial mirror. But it''s also a ce of death. Any living being that ventures too close is instantly frozen solid, turned into an ice sculpture, their life force extinguished in an instant. Not even a True God can withstand its power."
Her eyes narrowed as she continued. "I''ve seen it with my own eyes. I''ve seen the frozen figures of those who dared to defy the warnings, their faces locked in eternal screams, their bodies forever trapped in a cial embrace. It''s a sight that haunts my dreams."
Yun Lintian raised his brow slightly. Without a doubt, it must be the ce where the Ice Phoenix resided.
"No one has ever entered that ce?" he asked curiously.
"Not to my knowledge," Mu Zhi replied.
She looked at him and said in a deep voice, "Whatever your reason foring here, it''s a ce to be avoided. Don''t let the rumors of the Ancient Ice Phoenix lure you to your death."
Yun Lintian nodded slowly, his mind grappling with the information. He looked at her and said, "Thank you for the warning."
"But you must go, right?" Mu Zhi interjected with a faint smile.
"Indeed," Yun Lintian responded. "If there''s any ce that holds the Ancient Ice Phoenix''s mystery, it must be there."
"I can send you there," Mu Zhi spoke up.
Mu Rong looked at her big sister in surprise.
Yun Lintian was also surprised. "Why?"
"It''s intuition," Mu Zhi replied. "I rely on my intuition to survive here. And it tells me that you are different from anyone who has tried their luck in the past. Moreover," she paused briefly to take a deep look at Yun Lintian before continuing, "you don''t have any scars from Primordial Decay on your body. This indicates that you are eithering from the Haven or you have the ability to deal with it. Perhaps you can bring us away from this hellish ce." Yun Lintian took a deep look at her and changed the topic. "How did your sistere here with you?"
"Of course, she didn''tmit any crime, but I couldn''t let her stay outside. She would certainly die," Mu Zhi replied calmly and looked at her younger sister. "There are many criminals here. Many of them are far stronger than me. There are also a few True Gods. Most of them live in the central region. You should be careful when you go outter."
Yun Lintian nodded slowly.
"Which entrance did you take toe here?" Mu Zhi asked.
Yun Lintian was surprised inwardly but soon understood. It wouldn''t be a surprise to have many entrances leading to this ce.
"I came through the one on the back of the garden," he replied truthfully.
Mu Zhi''s eyes flickered with surprise. "You are certainly not a disciple of the Ice Phoenix Sect. How did you manage to enter the garden, a private space for the Ice Phoenix Empress?"
"It was a coincidence. I met a disciple of the Endless Snow Kingdom on the way here, and her mission was to deliver a message to the Ice Phoenix Empress," Yun Lintian replied and offered no furtherment on how he entered this ce.
"I see," Mu Zhi didn''t ask anything further.
Yun Lintian waved his hand, and many delicacies appeared on a table. "If you don''t mind, let''s eat together."
Mu Rong''s eyes lit up, and she turned to look at her big sister. She hadn''t had a good meal in ages.
Mu Zhi nodded and got up from the ground before sitting on a chair that Yun Lintian took out. Mu Rong quickly followed suit.
After the meal, Yun Lintian took out a pile of Divine Stones and gave them to Mu Zhi. "This might be useful for both of you," he said.
Mu Zhi was slightly surprised, and her curiosity about Yun Lintian grew stronger. The Divine Stone was exceptionally rare in the Realm of Chaos, as Spirit Beads were the norm.
"Many thanks," Mu Zhi calmly epted his goodwill. Although the Divine Stone couldn''t bepared to Spirit Beads, it was purer and risk-free for her and her younger sister.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om
Yun Lintian didn''t say anything further and began to recuperate. His mind began to formte his next n...