Chapter 619: The True Tianmo Sect
“Thank you…”
The moment she rushed into the passage, Shadow wanted to thank Happy, but suddenly a wave of cold air rushed into her lungs. Her face turned pale, and her body trembled involuntarily. Her internal energy froze instantly due to the invading cold, reaching all the way to her dantian. If her internal energy hadn’t been constantly in motion, she would have been frozen in place.
It was too cold!
The others also shrank from the cold, constantly forcing their internal energy to circulate to ward off the chill. Where would they have the time or energy to talk? Their lips turned blue as they struggled against the cold to prevent their blood from freezing.
Except for Happy, who was in slightly better condition and unharmed under the protection of the Nine Yang Divine Skill, a clear layer of ice quickly formed on the surfaces of the others’ bodies, with white vapor rising from their hair!
The few experts from the Xifeng Tower with weaker internal energy fared even worse. Their movements became stiff due to insufficient internal energy, and their feet stuck to the icy ground, requiring great effort to move. They needed even more internal energy, and worse, they couldn’t use their weapons, or their hands would freeze off.
Seeing this, Happy silently practiced the Nine Yang Divine Skill!
Boom!!
Energy surged into her dantian, which immediately boiled like boiling water. Visible layers of red light and heat appeared around her body.
Though it seemed insignificant in such an environment, it was like a warm breeze in the dead of winter, bringing a sense of relief after being suffocated.
Shadow and the others stared in amazement at Happy, who glowed like a furnace. It was as if they had found a heater on a freezing day, and they unconsciously gathered around her.
Her internal energy flowed endlessly!
Happy continued to channel her internal energy outward. The fiery energy gradually gathered in her arms before spreading out slowly around her. The fiery red light grew clearer and more intense.
The temperature around them rose slightly…
The ice beneath their feet instantly melted, leaving footprints!
The ice on their bodies gradually melted, allowing them to regain their normal speed of internal energy circulation and mobility.
“Let’s go.”
Happy said little, just two simple words, before leading the way.
Although Shadow and the others weren’t from the Mu family, they unanimously followed closely behind her, riding the wave of warmth she created as they ventured deeper into the icy passage.
Scanning the surroundings, Shadow spoke up, seemingly realizing something and breaking the silence:
“This place probably wasn’t formed naturally. It must have been built by the members of the Tianmo Sect to defend against the Fire Qilin—”
“Exactly.”
Mo Mo glanced at Shadow and nodded.
The ground was smooth and bitterly cold. Even with the Power of Nine Suns clearing the way, the group moved extremely slowly, finding it hard to proceed.
“There are the Grand Elder of the Demon Sect and the Fire Qilin living in that passage. Who knows what’s here,” Mo Mo said indifferently, seemingly to remind everyone but actually to caution Happy not to waste too much internal energy.
Although they seemed to be on the same side as the Xifeng Tower for now, the possibility of encountering danger was high… Having so many burdens following behind wasn’t ideal.
“Danger is inevitable,” Happy understood the deeper meaning in Mo Mo’s eyes and replied calmly, “But in such a harsh environment, unless one is a master at the Mythical realm, no one can fully utilize their abilities. Don’t worry, let’s keep moving forward. If we really encounter danger, we should be able to handle it.”
“That’s right.”
Wu Kuo nodded in agreement.
Shadow and the others followed silently. After ensuring safety, they thought of their encounter with the Fire Qilin in the passage and the brothers who had sacrificed, leaving them in a heavy mood.
This trip to the Tianmo Sect had yielded significant gains, but that was under the premise of no sacrifices or deaths. Now that people had died, those gains seemed insignificant.
After all, the Xifeng Tower was still a growing gang. The loss of a top expert and stagnation would always have negative effects on the gang. Moreover, unlike the First-Class Hall, they couldn’t so easily use the Life and Death Dream Pill for their top experts.
But… sadness was temporary.
As the temperature around them gradually warmed, Shadow whispered a few words of comfort, and the group gradually shook off their gloom and regained their fighting spirit.
“Huh?”
Mo Mo, who was leading the way, suddenly frowned and stopped. After listening for a while, she reported to the group, “It seems like there’s the sound of water flow. We might have arrived.”
After walking a while, they noticed that the water accumulation on the passage’s surface was increasing, and the sound of water grew from faint to roaring.
“It seems like a waterfall.”
Shadow frowned, then looked puzzled—where could a waterfall come from in the mountains?
Unexpectedly, after turning a corner, the path opened up, revealing a magnificent white waterfall roaring loudly ahead, accompanied by rising mist— truly spectacular and astonishing.
“Shall I go explore first?”
Wu Kuo grabbed his weapon. The temperature here was normal, so he wasn’t afraid.
Happy took out the Guardian Sword from hisThe Guardian Sword from his bag bag, strode toward the waterfall, and said, “Since we’re here, we might as well make the most of it. We’ve already overcome even the Fire Qilin challenge—what’s there to worry about?” With that, he moved like an arrow leaving the bow, passing through the roaring waterfall in an instant.
Whoosh!!!
The thunderous waterfall struck his body with force, but it failed to knock him down; the Golden Bell Shield deflected all the impact, allowing him to pass through in a flash.
His body felt light!
Suddenly, the area ahead became clear.
There was a small, light-green lake, exceptionally clear.
Thud!
His toes touched the water’s surface, and Happy, like a light swan, stepped across the turbulent lake with ease and skill, landing on the shore over thirty meters away.
Across the lake and waterfall lay a grand training ground. More than a hundred young disciples of the Demon Sect fought and sparred in pairs, swords clashing and lights flashing continuously, seemingly unaware of the strange figure that had appeared by the lake a hundred meters away.
Happy did not disturb the disciples in the training ground. He stood there with his sword sheathed, his gaze sweeping over the group of disciples before settling on a row of magnificent palaces in the distance.
On those splendid palaces stood a huge golden bell!
Happy knew that only when this golden bell rang would the disciples of the Demon Sect stop their intense sparring. By then, they would not only face these disciples in the training ground but also many of the sect’s elders.
As Happy recalled the battles of the Heavenly Demon Sect from his past life, continuous swishing sounds came from behind him. The sound of robes cutting through the air filled the air as Meiying, Wu Kuo, and others landed beside him.
“Huh? Three palaces and three halls!”
Meiying quickly sensed the unusual atmosphere and quietness. Her gaze swept around, and her expression turned serious. “It seems there are quite a few disciples and elders of the Demon Sect in this valley! If we alert them all… it will be difficult for just the seven of us to deal with them.” She had accurately identified the crisis in the valley.