Chapter 2442: Ice Phoenix Kingdom of God (2)

Chapter 2442: Ice Phoenix Kingdom of God (2)



The female guard looked at the token and glanced at Xue Li and Yun Lintian. Her gaze lingered on Gui Xiao and the strange black hand on Yun Lintian's shoulder briefly before saying, "Come with me."

The female guard, clad in shimmering ice armor, led Yun Lintian, Xue Li, and Gui Xiao through a shimmering portal within the ice ring. As they stepped through, the biting cold intensified, and a breathtaking panorama of icy mountains and frozen plains unfolded before them.

Yun Lintian, despite his profound cultivation, couldn't help but marvel at the sheer scale and beauty of the Ice Phoenix Kingdom. Towering glaciers reflected the faint light that filtered through the perpetual twilight, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape.

However, as they journeyed deeper into the kingdom, a sense of unease settled over Yun Lintian. The villages they passed were rudimentary, constructed from ice and packed snow, with barely a spark of warmth emanating from within.

He saw mortals huddled together, their bodies shivering uncontrollably, their faces gaunt and pale from the relentless cold. Children with runny noses and frostbitten fingers clung to their parents, their eyes wide with fear and suffering.

The cultivators he observed weren't much better off. They trained in the open, their movements stiff and labored, their breaths forming icy plumes in the frigid air. Their weapons and armor were crude and worn, clearly lacking the resources to properly equip themselves.

Yun Lintian could sense their desperation, their struggle to cultivate amidst such harsh conditions.

This was a far cry from the image of a "Kingdom of God" that its name implied. This was a realm teetering on the brink of survival, its inhabitants locked in a constant battle against the elements.

Yun Lintian, accustomed to the relative abundance and comfort of the Primal Chaos, felt a pang of sympathy for these people. This was indeed a depressing sight.

"It's... harsher than I expected," Yun Lintian remarked, his voice carrying a hint of concern.

Xue Li nodded somberly. "Life here is a constant struggle. Only the strong survive." She paused, her gaze drifting toward a group of children huddled around a meager fire. "Many mortals succumb to the cold every winter. Even for cultivators, progress is slow and arduous."

The female guard glanced at Yun Lintian briefly upon hearing this.

As they ventured further, the landscape gradually transformed. The icy plains gave way to rolling hills and valleys, dotted with patches of hardy vegetation. The air grew slightly warmer, and the faint glow of the sun became more pronounced.

They began to encounter larger settlements, with sturdier structures and a greater sense of prosperity. The cultivators they encountered here were stronger, their movements more fluid and confident. Their equipment was of higher quality, and their faces held a glimmer of hope.

Yun Lintian froze, his eyes wide with surprise. He hadn't perceived her presence at all. The woman seemed to sense his gaze and turned her head to look at him. Her eyes were as blue as ice, and they met his with a curious expression.

Yun Lintian quickly averted his gaze and prepared to leave, but the woman spoke up.

"Who are you?" she asked, her voice as soft as a whisper.

Yun Lintian hesitated for a moment, then turned back to face her.

"I am Yun Lintian," he said, bowing low. "I apologize for intruding on your privacy."

The woman smiled, a gentle smile that warmed Yun Lintian's heart.

"Don't worry," she said. "You are welcome here."

She stood up from the lake and walked toward him, her body dripping with water. Yun Lintian couldn't help but admire her perfect figure. She was tall and slender, with curves that would

make any man swoon.

"My name is Lan Bingxue," she said, extending her hand to him.

Yun Lintian took her hand and shook it gently. Her skin was as soft as silk, and her touch sent a shiver down his spine.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Lan Bingxue," he said. "I think you should put on your clothes

first."

Lan Bingxue smiled and waved her hand. A blue robe immediately appeared, wrapping around her perfect body.

"I can feel the Divine Phoenix bloodline in your body," she said.Nôv(el)B\\jnn