Abyss Walker

Chapter 42 The Test of Protection (Part 1)

"As a junior, to be able to fight me in this area without being affected in any way, you are also very strong."

Yun Muhan remained vigilant and asked coldly, "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?"

The dark figure slowly removed the hood of his cloak, revealing an aged yet majestic face. His eyes were deep, as if they could see into people's hearts: "I am the guardian of this frozen land. If you wish to explore it further, you must pass my test."

Yun Muhan was startled: I have touched upon the core secret of this frozen area, and the items that Chu Ling Shuang mentioned should exist within it.

Dugu Jianling: You can try 'Poison Dragon Eclipse,' a powerful skill that can turn the tide of battle.

Yun Muhan: What is its purpose?

Dugu Jianling explained: "'Poison Dragon Devours Insects' is my Dugu Poison's unique sword technique. Its poison power is astonishing. Although you are not very strong, if you successfully pierce the enemy's body, let alone a Nascent Soul cultivator, even a god will die from the poison."

"So perverted?"

Just as Yun Muhan was getting excited, Dugu Jianling poured cold water on him: "Of course, the effectiveness of the poison increases with the progress of your strength. With your current strength... at most, you can poison someone in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and that's without any defense."

"..."

Yun Muhan took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then said firmly, "Then, I am willing to accept your test."

The dark figure nodded, his silhouette gradually blurred, and finally disappeared into the wind and snow.

Yun Muhan knew perfectly well that the real test had only just begun.

He began to look around; the wind and snow seemed to have become even more violent, not just a force of nature, but also a sign that a trial was about to begin. Yun Muhan tightened his collar, preparing to face the challenge ahead.

Suddenly, a beam of icy blue light descended from the sky, enveloping Yun Muhan.

Yun Muhan felt a powerful force flowing through his body, as if testing his will and strength. He closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and resisted the invasion of this force.

As time passed, the beam of light gradually softened, and Yun Muhan opened his eyes to find himself standing in a maze made of ice crystals. The walls of the maze shimmered with a ghostly blue light, and the passages were intricate and seemingly endless.

"This is the first test," a voice echoed through the maze. "You need to find the exit, but be careful, for the secrets and dangers of the frozen land are hidden within."

Yun Muhan's breath condensed into wisps of white mist in the cold maze. His eyes were firm and focused, and every step he took was carefully considered.

Beneath his feet lay a smooth ice surface, polished by time, each step echoing softly, its sound particularly clear in the silent labyrinth. He knew that every step could be a trap, every turn could conceal unknown dangers.

Deep within the labyrinth, ice sculptures stood in rows, so exquisitely crafted that Yun Muhan could almost feel their breath. Among these ice sculptures were majestic warriors, elegant dancers, and mysterious beasts, each with a unique posture and vivid expression, as if they would be freed from their icy confinement and appear lifelike before him at a single command.

Although Yun Muhan was amazed by the exquisite ice sculptures, he did not relax his vigilance. He knew that in this frozen land, nothing should be underestimated.

Each time he passed an ice sculpture, he would carefully examine it out of the corner of his eye to make sure it was just an inanimate work of art. His hand gently touched the surface of the ice sculpture, feeling the biting cold, while keeping an eye out for any possible movement. His heartbeat sounded particularly loud in the silence, each beat accompanied by a challenge to the unknown.

Just as Yun Muhan was about to see the exit of the maze, and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart, an ice wall suddenly rose from the ground, blocking his path like a barrier. Yun Muhan frowned; although he felt somewhat disappointed, he quickly adjusted his mindset, viewing this as part of the test.

He reached out and touched the surface of the ice wall; the icy touch made his fingers tingle slightly. His eyes carefully examined every inch of the ice wall, searching for any possible cracks or mechanisms. His fingers gently slid along the edge of the ice wall, trying to find clues to break through it.

The ice crystals on the ice wall began to shimmer, forming images that revealed the history and secrets of the frozen land. Yun Muhan observed intently, trying to find clues within them.

Suddenly, Yun Muhan noticed that an ice sculpture in one of the images was very similar to one in the maze.

He quickly returned to the maze, found the ice sculpture, and, following the instructions in the image, rotated its arm. As the arm rotated, the ice wall slowly descended, revealing a path leading to the exit.

Yun Muhan was overjoyed, knowing that he had passed the first test.

Dugu Jianling: This history... After dawn, the darkness will be dispelled? An endless journey, an infinite void? The winds rise and the clouds surge, the gods return? It's simply... utter nonsense.

Yun Muhan continued forward, fully aware that the trials to come would be even more difficult, but his heart was filled with a determination to forge ahead.

"No matter how many challenges lie ahead, I will overcome them one by one until I uncover the deepest secrets of this frozen land."

Yun Muhan's steps were firm and powerful. He passed through the ruins of the ice wall, as if crossing a threshold to another world. The scene before him made him gasp for breath. A world covered in silver and white unfolded before him, pure and flawless, like an ice and snow kingdom from a fairy tale.

A biting wind howled across the frozen land, whipping up fine snowflakes that danced in the air like countless sprites in a silent trance. The air was filled with the faint glow of ice crystals, which shimmered in the refraction of light, filling the entire space with a mystical radiance.

Yun Muhan took a deep breath, the icy air instantly filling his chest and invigorating him. He could feel the chill in the air, but this chill did not deter him; instead, it ignited the fighting spirit deep within him. He adjusted his posture, loosened his somewhat stiff joints, and allowed the blood to flow more smoothly through his body.

His gaze was unwavering as he scanned the snow-covered land, searching for any potential challenges and dangers.

Suddenly, a beam of icy blue light descended from the sky, enveloping him.