Practice day.

Wang Fan keenly sensed that the surrounding temperature was getting colder and colder. Looking up, he saw a continuous stretch of Icelandic islands in the distance.

It sparkles with a crystalline light under the sunlight.

"Ice Charm, look! Isn't this the Icelandic group we've been looking for?" Wang Fan shouted excitedly.

Ice Fairy hurried to the bow of the ship and gazed into the distance.

In the distance, the vast expanse of Iceland shimmered with a dreamlike crystalline luster under the sunlight, the outlines of icebergs sketching unique lines against the azure sky and the deep blue sea.

A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she nodded, saying, "That's right, according to my father, the characteristics of this group of Icelandic islands match exactly what we're looking for."

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around, their faces filled with anticipation as they gazed at their destination, which was now within reach.

The ironclad ship continued to slowly advance towards the Icelandic archipelago; however, as the distance closed, the ice on the sea surface became increasingly thick.

At first, only a few scattered ice shards gently brushed against the hull, making a soft "crackling" sound.

But as they drew closer, the ice shards coalesced into a large expanse of ice, like a layer of hard armor, blocking the path of the ship.

Xiao Meng's eyes widened, and she said with some worry, "How did the ice get so thick? Won't our boat get stuck?"

Wang Fan frowned, his eyes fixed on the thick ice in front of him, silently pondering a solution.

Hua Nianci walked to Wang Fan's side and said softly, "It seems this journey won't be smooth sailing. We need to think of a way to break the ice."

Qin Xiaoxuan chimed in, "Yes, the ice is getting thicker and thicker. If this continues, the ship won't be able to move."

The sisters, Su Yaqi and Su Yalin, exchanged a glance, resolutely picked up the second-tier explosive bow, nocked an arrow, and shot it towards the thinner part of the ice.

"Boom! Boom!" After several loud explosions, several gaps were blasted into the ice.

Seeing this, a glimmer of hope ignited in everyone's hearts, and Wang Fan immediately directed the ships to move towards the breach.

The ironclad ship moved with difficulty, the ice on both sides of the ship being squeezed and making a "crunching" sound, as if it were waging a fierce struggle.

However, before the ship could go very far, the surrounding ice blocks quickly closed in like a tide.

The breach that had just been blasted was instantly filled back in, and the ship was once again trapped by the thick ice, unable to move.

The hope on everyone's faces vanished instantly, and they watched this scene helplessly.

The ice layer was so thick that the breach created by the blast was merely a fleeting moment.

It was quickly replenished, as if the previous attacks had only tickled the solid ice.

As everyone gazed at the seemingly indestructible ice, despair washed over them like a tidal wave.

They tried various methods, which were able to break through the thick ice layer.

However, trapped by the ice, the ships were completely unable to move forward.

Wang Fan looked exhausted, his eyes filled with helplessness. He slowly said, "It seems we have no choice but to abandon our plan to travel by boat. The ice is too thick; our current methods are simply incapable of breaking through it."

Everyone fell silent upon hearing this, their faces filled with resentment.

After all, in this perilous ocean, ships are not only their means of transportation, but also their mobile fortresses.

In battle, ships provide a stable combat platform, greatly enhancing their combat effectiveness.

When they encounter danger, the ship can quickly carry them away.

A gust of cold wind blew by, cutting across everyone's faces like a knife, and they couldn't help but shiver.

Xiao Meng's lips were slightly purple from the cold as she shivered and said, "It's so...so cold. Why don't we go back to the cabin to warm up first, and then discuss what to do next?"

Only then did everyone realize that after standing in the freezing cold for so long, the chill had seeped into their bones.

Wang Fan nodded. "Okay, let's go back to the cabin first. It's freezing cold here, we don't want to catch a cold. Let's think of something in the cabin."

So, the group dragged their heavy steps and slowly returned to the cabin.

Upon entering the cabin, everyone quickly gathered around the brazier for warmth.

The flames licked at the firewood, crackling and bringing a little warmth to the cold space.

Yet everyone remained heavy-hearted, gazing at the leaping flames and lost in thought.

Wang Fan broke the silence first. He looked at Bing Mei with a thoughtful and expectant gaze, and slowly asked, "Bing Mei, how did your father reach Iceland back then? Did he leave any clues about dealing with this kind of ice condition?"

Ice Demon sighed softly, a complex look flashing in her eyes, and slowly said, "To be honest, my father and I are ice demons. We are born with extremely high resistance to the cold, which is why we can survive in this icy sea."

"When my father went to Iceland, he faced many dangers, but thanks to our ice demons' familiarity with ice elements, we managed to find a way through. However, the current state of the ice layer seems to be even more troublesome than before."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions varied.

Xiao Meng was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up with curiosity and surprise: "Wow, Sister Bingmei, no wonder you're never afraid of the cold in this freezing weather and can control ice magic so freely, you're amazing!"

As she spoke, she couldn't help but wrap her thick cotton coat around herself, and then looked at Bingmei with envy.

Ice Fairy smiled and patted Little Meng's head, saying, "Little Meng, you actually have the chance to possess powerful ice-type abilities. If we can find the treasure of the crystal grapes in this icy sea, you'll have a chance to awaken your ice-type talent."

Xiao Meng's eyes widened even more, and she asked expectantly, "Really? Sister Bingmei, what do those crystal grapes look like? If I find them, will I be as powerful as you?"

Ice Charm nodded and said seriously, "The crystal grape is shaped like a grape, transparent throughout, and emits a soft blue light, containing extremely pure ice energy."

"Back then, my father broke through his cultivation level by chance, with the help of the Crystal Grape. If you could obtain it and cultivate it, you might become an outstanding ice-type expert."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fan's eyes lit up. He had originally thought that the crystal grapes were just a rare healing artifact.

Unexpectedly, this little treasure has such magical effects, helping cultivators break through realms and awaken ice-type talents.

Wang Fan was secretly delighted, and couldn't help but recall his previous transaction with Bing Sha.

At that time, Bing Sha secretly communicated with Wang Fan in order to protect Bing Mei from being harmed by Han Da.

They said they knew information about a treasure trove and wanted to exchange it with Wang Fan.

After considering the situation, Wang Fan agreed to Bing Sha's suggestion.

In hindsight, this deal wasn't a loss.