kvmb Chapter 102 The Demon's Obsession
Chapter 102 The Demon's Obsession
So the three of them rallied their spirits and continued their exploration deeper into the Xuanming Ice Peak, unaware of what trials awaited them ahead.
After a brief rest and adjustment, they strode forward with firm steps, continuing to move forward along the winding road.
Not long after, as they passed through a cluster of ice peaks, a breathtaking sight suddenly appeared before them—a dreamlike, crystal-clear ice palace loomed in the distance.
The palace was carved entirely from transparent ice, shimmering with a mesmerizing light under the sun, as if it were a mysterious building that had descended from a fairy tale into reality.
The three of them stopped and looked at each other, their eyes revealing undisguised curiosity.
Then, they nodded to each other in tacit agreement and cautiously approached the mysterious ice palace.
As they got closer, the full view of the ice palace gradually became clearer.
It stood tall and majestic, its gates tightly closed, giving it a solemn and awe-inspiring appearance.
The palace gates were covered with all sorts of strange and obscure runes.
These runes emitted a faint glow, seemingly containing some powerful and ancient force.
Wen Xingyu stepped forward and studied the runes, trying to decipher how to open the door.
Suddenly, the runes flashed with blue light, and a current spread along her arm. Wen Xingyu quickly withdrew her hand.
Just as Huan Yuechu and Wen Xingyu were wondering how to get in, Xu Yan noticed a small hole next to them, which was exactly the same shape as his dagger.
He hesitated for a moment, but still plunged the dagger in.
With the sound of a mechanism turning, the doors of the ice palace slowly opened.
It was bitterly cold inside, and a thin layer of mist filled the air.
The three of them cautiously entered the hall, where there was a huge ice pillar in the center, and it seemed that something was sealed inside the ice pillar.
Xu Yan stepped forward and gently tapped the ice pillar with her sword. Instantly, a bright light emanated from the ice pillar, blinding everyone.
As the light faded, an ancient book emitting a faint glow appeared inside the ice pillar. This book seemed to hold the greatest secret of the Xuanming Ice Peak.
The three quickly surrounded them, their steps hurried and anxious.
An undisguised look of surprise crossed everyone's face, as if they had witnessed something unbelievable.
At the same time, there was also a strong sense of anticipation, as if they were full of curiosity and longing for what might happen next.
Standing at the front, Xu Yan stared intently at the ancient book displayed before him. He subconsciously reached out his right hand, wanting to pick it up and examine it closely.
However, at this moment, Huan Yuechu, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly made a move and stopped Xu Yan's outstretched hand.
"Don't move!" Huan Yuechu's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.
She looked around at the cold palace, her brows furrowing slightly. "This ice palace exudes an eerie atmosphere. It's quite unusual that this ancient book appeared before us so easily. Perhaps some unknown danger is hidden within it."
Upon hearing Huan Yuechu's words, Xu Yan's initial excitement instantly subsided.
So, Xu Yan gently withdrew her hand, took a deep breath, and said, "Well, it's best to be careful. Let's observe a bit more before making a decision."
And so, the three of them stood quietly in place, their eyes fixed on the mysterious ancient book, none of them daring to make a move.
At this moment, Wen Xingyu noticed some fine lines on the ground around the ice pillar. These lines extended in all directions, like some kind of ancient formation.
She crouched down to examine it closely, her brows furrowing deeper and deeper. "This seems to be a kind of trigger-based formation. If we forcibly take the ancient book, the entire Ice Palace will probably activate its attack mode."
The three looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
Wen Xingyu stepped forward and said, "Perhaps we can try to obtain the ancient books according to the rules of this Ice Palace, instead of taking them by force."
So the three of them began searching for clues throughout the ice palace, hoping to find a safe way to obtain the ancient book.
After some effort, Xu Yan discovered a mural in a corner of the ice palace. The mural depicted how to break the seal on the ice pillar step by step, but a mistake occurred when she was doing the last step, triggering a mechanism.
As the mechanism was activated, a muffled rumble echoed within the ice palace, and streaks of red light appeared on the ice pillars, weaving into intricate patterns.
Huan Yuechu said nervously, "It seems we've triggered the defense mechanism."
Suddenly, many ice spikes emerged from the ice wall and rained down on the three of them.
Wen Xingyu dodged left and right with her agile skills, Xu Yan swung her sword to defend, and Huan Yuechu raised a spiritual energy shield to block the ice spikes.
Although there were many ice spikes, they did not cause any damage for the time being thanks to the cooperation of the three.
At the same time, the ancient books on the icicles began to shimmer even more intensely.
Huan Yuechu had a sudden inspiration and exclaimed, "Perhaps reversing the wrong steps will stop the attack and allow us to obtain the ancient book."
Xu Yan and Wen Xingyu thought it made sense and immediately followed the instructions in the mural in reverse.
Each step was accompanied by the tremors of the ice palace and changes in the ice spike attacks. Fortunately, when the last step was completed, the roaring stopped and the ice spikes disappeared.
The light on the icicles softened, and ancient books slowly floated out.
Just as the three of them nervously and slowly opened the old and mysterious book, a shocking scene unfolded—the words that had been lying quietly on the pages suddenly seemed to come alive, swimming happily like lively little fish!
They wandered and darted across the yellowed paper, intertwining and gradually converging into a clearly visible passage.
The truth revealed in this text made everyone present gasp: it turned out that the towering, bone-chilling Xuanming Ice Peak in front of them was once a brutal battlefield between humans and demons!
Time flies, and although thousands of years have passed, those vicious demons have never given up their ambition and obsession to conquer the entire world.
However, what is even more chilling is that although this protracted war has long since ended.
However, the powerful force left behind by the demon still lurks here, like a time bomb that could be detonated at any moment, bringing endless potential threats to this land.
After the three of them had taken in all this information, a complex and unfathomable expression appeared in each of their eyes.
It was a mixture of overwhelming excitement at discovering such a shocking secret and deep anxiety and fear about the unknown dangers that were about to befall us.
Huan Yuechu frowned deeply. "If the demons return, the world will surely be plunged into chaos. This ancient book must hold the key to stopping them."