Abyss Walker

Chapter 40 Journey to the Ice Country

As Yun Muhan was rapidly fleeing the Sunset Ruins, a figure appeared ahead of him, dressed in white like an immortal descending to earth.

"Yun Muhan, we meet again."

"My thoughts haven't changed, Chu Ling Shuang... you should go back!" Even though Chu Ling Shuang was wearing a veil and deliberately concealing her aura, Yun Mu Han still saw through her disguise instantly.

"Why? You've already seen through Li Meng's scheme. Now, I'm the only one who can help you." Chu Ling Shuang's voice was full of doubt.

“I know, but as you said, many people want to become your apprentice but aren’t qualified. I feel the same way.”

"Ha! Give me a break, you're just running away. It seems that Xi Ling isn't important to you." Chu Ling Shuang mocked.

"Xi Ling is very important to me, but I don't need your help. I will become strong on my own."

"Become stronger on your own? Do you remember what the Illusion Demon King said? You will die if you don't bring Xueyu back. Do you think you can keep getting stronger by staying in the Sunset Forest?"

“I…” Yun Muhan’s mood plummeted to rock bottom.

Yun Muhan knew that he had not been able to break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. Even if he stayed in the Demon Pearl for several years, decades, or even hundreds of years, he might not be able to break through. His own situation was too special.

"I have a general understanding of your situation. I can help you find what you need for your breakthrough. How about that?"

"Senior, please don't tempt me. I know my own situation very well; I'm afraid I'll be stuck at the Nascent Soul stage for the rest of my life." Yun Muhan's tone became extremely sorrowful.

"You need four items. Once you find them, you can break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, or even the peak."

"Which four items?" Yun Muhan's eyes lit up.

"I can't tell you, I only know that one of those four items is in the Ice Kingdom."

"The Land of Ice? What kind of place is that?" Yun Muhan asked in confusion.

"The Kingdom of Fire lies to the south of the Demon Continent. The Kingdom of Spirit Immortals lies to the north. The Kingdom of Ice lies to the east. The Sunset Forest lies to the west. As for the Illusionary Demon City, it is located in the very heart of the continent." Chu Ling Shuang's figure disappeared, leaving behind the final words: "Fate has arranged it this way; we will meet again."

"The Ice Kingdom? It's too dangerous. I'd better go back to find Yun tide!" Yun Muhan immediately prepared to leave.

Dugu Jianling: Stop! We're going to the Ice Kingdom.

"Why? I'm not going. I'd rather stay in Sunset Forest with Yunxi."

Dugu Jianling: "You don't want to find Xiling anymore? Now the only thing to do is to keep getting stronger, don't think about running away."

"I can't completely trust what that guy says. Besides, even if there really are four items that can help me break through, what will I do when I reach the Nascent Soul stage?"

Dugu Jianling: "The Ice Kingdom, although I don't have much of an impression of it, I'm certain that there are ways to improve there."

"Really? There really is a way to improve? Then let's go back and take Yunxi with us."

Just as Yun Muhan was about to fly towards Sunset Forest, he was struck down by Dugu Jian. "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!"

Dugu Jianling: "Do you want Ye Yunxi to be in danger with you? Rather than having Ye Yunxi go to the Ice Kingdom with you, it would be better to let Ye Yunxi stay safely in the Sunset Forest."

“You’re right, then let’s head to the Ice Kingdom now.” Yun Muhan quickly took flight and headed towards the Ice Kingdom.

————At the summit of the snow-capped mountain————

"Master, how could it be so serious? You wouldn't..." Xueyu's face was full of worry.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury. You don't need to come over for a while."

“But, Master…” Xueyu turned and left, leaving behind the words, “I can never stop Master’s choices. I will leave now.”

"Hey! Is that guy really going to the Land of Ice?"

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————Somewhere in the world————

A child who looks only eleven or twelve years old is being relentlessly approached by a group of people.

"Who are you? Don't come any closer!" The child waved helplessly, clutching a thin twig.

"With your abilities? You might as well give up and avoid suffering."

"I really don't know what this kid did, he has a bounty of tens of thousands of gold coins on his head."

"Who cares about him? As long as we can get the job done, that's all that matters."

Just then, a figure landed. "Esteemed benefactors, surrounding and forcing a child might displease the Buddha, wouldn't it?"

"?"

"..."

“Buddha? We never worship Buddha, so how could there be such a thing as Buddha?”

"This is Yuanzhou, there's no need to give face to Buddha. Brothers, grab that kid."

A string of Buddhist prayer beads appeared in the monk's hand. "Amitabha, it seems there is no need for further conversation. In that case, I will make an exception and help you today!"

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