"Look at this." Suddenly, someone shouted from behind.

The crowd turned around only to see a person standing in front of an ice cave, waving the Sandal Gold Flame Energy as if he had discovered something, causing everyone to swiftly move that way.

The entrance of the ice cave twisted downward, and though it was not directly accessible, the interior space was not small—it could easily accommodate at least a dozen people. Inside, there was an ice bed covered with a pile of various garments, and a man wearing armor, with long, disheveled hair and beard, and an emaciated appearance, sat cross-legged with frost on his face.

It was clearly a dead man.

The crowd approached for a closer look, and someone curiously remarked, "He looks like one from the Heavenly Court."

Another pointed at the armor's buckles and noted, "It's not from our era; it looks like it's from a previous one."

That statement rendered everyone silent at once.

Bian Weiyin then tilted her head and reached out to pull a piece of clothing spread out in front of the icy corpse, and that's when everyone noticed faint inscriptions on the garment—hard to see unless closely inspected, indeed showing the meticulous attention typical of a woman.

Upon carefully identifying the text, it became apparent, just as their companion had said, that it was indeed a person from the Heavenly Court in a former era, named Jiang Mi, who had wandered into this place over eighty years ago, became trapped in the Land of Eternal Night, and had never found a way out. He left a message before dying, hoping that someone would take his remains away or report back to the Heavenly Court, which was his last wish.

The text had faded, likely not intentionally by the deceased but due to the passage of time, and it was unknown what kind of pigment had been used.

It was a fortunate misfortune that they had managed to discover the writings before they faded entirely. Although everyone was uninterested in his last wishes, they proceeded to search the body instead.

From the various men's and women's clothes on the ice bed, it was evident that they did not belong to this armored man but were probably scavenged from other corpses.

Finding no information about escaping from the armored man, they did learn that this place was the Land of Eternal Night, which meant that there was no daylight— a terrifying thought.

The group, being newcomers, was not willing to resign to fate and immediately split into teams to search for information on escape in all directions.

The ice field was vast, considered an ice plain, which wasn't too vast for monks to explore.

Despite running in all directions, they could not find an escape route. As soon as they left the ice plain, they were continuously attacked by monsters and were forced to retreat.

The group quickly realized that they were not only trapped in this world of eternal night but were also confined to this ice plain, or perhaps they simply lacked the capacity to leave it.

After running around for an entire day, the group returned to the location where they had found the warrior in the ice cave, their moods grim upon reunification, some subdued and some irritable.

As the only woman present, Bian Weiyin was also in a poor mood but remained quiet. She slowly walked away to the outside of the ice cave and found a spot. She laid down the tattered clothes she had taken from inside the cave as a mat and quietly sat down.

She wanted to stargaze but discovered that the sky here was pitch black, devoid of any light source. The ice cave not far behind her, however, appeared brilliant and dazzling, like a shining purple gem in the night.

That was a magnificent scene created by their Sandal Gold Flame Energy combined with the ice blocks.

Gan Tangyu also emerged and, spotting Bian Weiyin's position, did not disturb her but quietly stood at the entrance of the ice cave, silently watching her somewhat helpless silhouette.

It was not until this moment that Gan Tangyu truly felt his junior sister letting go of her tough exterior.

The air was thin, and Bian Weiyin habitually took out three mother-and-child talismans and sent out their current situation: they had entered the Moon Sea, encountered a group of invisible monsters, and were trapped in an unknown world of perpetual darkness, uncertain if they would ever leave.

She sent the same message to Xiang Laner, Shi Chun, and Wu Jinliang.

She knew that the talismans couldn't be used upon entering the Moon Sea or any cross-realm, knowing it was impossible to contact those three again. Yet, for some reason, she still proceeded to send the message.

Perhaps she was repenting for her wrong decision, hoping to provide those who followed her with as much information as possible to make informed decisions and to atone for her mistake…

By the edge of the Moon Sea, in Xuan State, a vast troop led by Mulan Qingqing, arrived with a stern face standing by the cliff against the wind.

Guan Wen and Yan Ji had both disappeared in the Moon Sea, probably never to return. The lucky few who managed to escape relayed their experiences, and the forces deployed around the Moon Sea also sent back some information. Several groups had entered the Moon Sea, their fates unknown, but it was clear that the troops from various states were determined to take a desperate chance for a turnaround.

Thus, Mulan Qingqing came in person, leading all her forces...

On a bamboo-like mountain, in the tunnels pierced through it, after a good rest, Shi Chun was refreshed and now sat beside Wu Jinliang at the entrance of the cave, their legs dangling out. It would have been perfect if there were a sunset or moon and stars.

Unfortunately, it was pitch black.

After a long silence, Wu Jinliang suddenly asked, "Chun Tian, are you trying to think of a way out?"

Shi Chun replied, "What about you?"

Wu Jinliang confessed, "I can't think of anything. I'm just glad to have a companion; otherwise, this utterly dark place could drive someone insane.

Have you noticed? The greatest danger here is actually the darkness. It's most lethal for those with low cultivation. Creating light attracts monsters, yet with the light, we still can't see far, and escaping is left to luck. Once you're in, it's basically a death sentence—there's simply no way out.

Under normal circumstances, I reckon anyone with cultivation lower than the Human Immortal Realm wouldn't survive even a day unless they avoid those monsters.

Thinking back, the old demon in the stone cave wasn't just powerful; it's unbelievable that it could live here for over a thousand years and still manage to collect treasures everywhere, though I don't know if that's true or not. Chun Tian, if even old demons can't leave, can we?"

Shi Chun pondered and answered, "The old demon couldn't leave, not because it lacked the power, but perhaps it just never encountered the opportunity. We might still have about ten days' chance left."

"Ah?" Wu Jinliang was both shocked and delighted, "You even predicted the day, how did you figure that out?"

Shi Chun said, "Before the end of the Sky Rain Meteor Conference, we may still have a chance to get out. According to the information provided by Bian Weiyin, people from Sheng Province are rushing to the Moon Sea, which confirms Xuan State's prediction that people from all states really want to make a move.

We've entered and exited the Moon Sea more than once and can ascertain that those monsters don't always linger in the Moon Sea Forest. This place must be their usual haunt. There seems to be a special connection between the monsters and the Moon Sea.

What I mean is, these monsters may appear weak, but they possess the method to open the gate.

As long as the Sky Rain Meteor Conference is not over and people continue to venture into the Moon Sea, it's possible for the monsters to open the gate, giving us a chance.

Although the old demon has a high cultivation level, he doesn't know when the opportunity will occur. Even if an opportunity arises, he's likely to miss it due to its fleeting nature and unpredictable location.

However, we clearly know when the opportunity will arise and have ten continuous days of opportunity right before our eyes. Coupled with the ability of my right eye, the old demon's chances of escaping might not be greater than ours, nor are we necessarily destined for the same fate as him."

In the darkness, Wu Jinliang was delighted, "That sounds very logical, Master is wise, so what next..."

He suddenly stopped speaking.

The two men in the darkness looked at each other, invisible to one another. Yet, both of them softly and stealthily moved, crawling into the hole, and then successively pulled out the hot Talisman of Mother and Son.

Seeing the faintly glowing characters on the Talisman, Wu Jinliang exclaimed in surprise, "I was wondering why the Talisman was reacting, has Bian Weiyin also come in?"

Shi Chun replied, "It's not surprising, remember she said she was coerced by Bai Shuchuan to rush to the Moon Sea."

While speaking, Shi Chun cast a spell on the Talisman to respond, asking: Where are you?

This was his first time responding; before, he had only read the messages without replying.

Seeing this, Wu Jinliang was astonished, "Why start responding now?"

Shi Chun explained, "Times change. Now, having one more of our own can add strength. Let's first see the situation. If it's not suitable, we have the ability to ditch her."

Wu Jinliang thought it over and agreed, "That makes sense."

Shi Chun instructed, "Figure out how to use the Wind Scale. Don't mess up like last time."

Wu Jinliang replied, "How can I try it out in this pitch darkness? If I use it and hit a rock, won't I destroy the Magical Treasure?"

Sitting in the dark, with the Ice Cave's light painting a vast brilliance behind her, Bian Weiyin was suddenly stunned. She had acted on a whim and didn't expect the Talisman to actually respond.

Immediately, she fumbled to take out the Talisman. Seeing the sequence number heating up, she immediately knew it was Shi Chun's. He was alive. Was the reason they couldn't contact him before because he was trapped here?

It didn't make sense. They had contacted the night he vanished; could he have run to the Moon Sea that quickly?

Regardless, she was delighted and cast a spell to reply: Shi Chun, were you also swept up by the monsters here?

Shi Chun: Are you alone?

Bian Weiyin: A dozen or so, all were part of the previous team. And you?

Shi Chun: Where are you exactly?

Bian Weiyin: I can't determine the direction here, but I know we are on an Ice Field.

Shi Chun: There's an Ice Field here?

Bian Weiyin: There is, not very large, about a hundred li long and twenty to thirty li wide.

Shi Chun: Have the monsters attacked you?

He was somewhat curious. This woman using the Talisman here suggested that she was simply bored, as those fighting for their lives wouldn't bother with such things.

Bian Weiyin: The monsters are afraid of the cold and dare not go deep, so we're safe for now.

Squeezed alongside Shi Chun, Wu Jinliang looked at the situation and grumbled, "Indeed, the more people, the stronger. Even this way was discovered. Chun Tian, with such a good place, we definitely must go; it's too uncomfortable being blind like this."

Shi Chun continued to reply to the Talisman: Create a conspicuous sight with Sandalwood Gold on the Ice Field, to make it recognizable, I'll come to you.

Bian Weiyin: You don't even know where the Ice Field is. There are many monsters here, how will you find it?

Shi Chun: I'll figure it out.

Bian Weiyin looked back at the brilliant, dazzling Ice Cave and replied: There is a conspicuous sight; the place where we're resting is very bright. I don't recommend you come over, blindly searching is too dangerous. Also, the people here, trapped for a long time, are also a danger."

Although no danger had occurred, she had a premonition. She had sensed ill-intentions from Zhao Shanqi's gaze when they were still in the outside world, and now she felt very unsafe, not daring to speak in front of Zhao Shanqi, fearing it would draw his attention.

At this point, she didn't want to endanger Shi Chun and his group.

Shi Chun replied: You don't need to worry, I'm coming to resolve the danger!

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