Su Na stood by, her hands trembling with nervousness. But she suppressed her fear and continued to direct the Gu worms, attempting to disrupt the Ice Dragon's vision and create an opening for Lin Yu and Leng Xuan. She looked at her companions struggling to avoid the icy fog and silently prayed, "Hold on! You can do this. I'll do everything I can to help you." Her eyes were filled with worry and determination as she constantly adjusted the Gu worms' attack direction, directing them toward the Ice Dragon's eyes, hoping to distract them with the pain and slow their attack on Lin Yu and Leng Xuan.
While dodging the icy breath, Lin Yu was rapidly thinking of a countermeasure. He found that although the ice dragon was powerful, it seemed to be a little overwhelmed after launching such powerful attacks continuously. Moreover, the interval between each icy breath was gradually getting longer. Lin Yu's heart moved, and he keenly realized that this was a great opportunity. He shouted to Leng Xuan: "Leng Xuan, wait until its next breath is over, and then we will attack its throat with all our strength! This is our best chance to end the battle! If we miss this time, we may not have a chance!" Leng Xuan responded: "Okay! I'm ready! I must succeed this time!" Leng Xuan's voice was a little hoarse due to fatigue, but it was full of determination.
The ice dragon opened its maw again, and a breath of icy air erupted like a torrent. Lin Yu and Leng Xuan stared intently at the ice dragon, waiting for the perfect moment. At the moment its icy breath was about to end, the two men charged towards it like arrows from a bow. Lin Yu's sword gleamed with a cold light, as if carrying all his conviction and strength. Leng Xuan's Shadow Moon Blade shone brightly, its light threatening to illuminate the entire frigid world. Recklessly, they lunged for the ice dragon's throat.
The ice dragon seemed to sense the mortal danger and attempted to evade, but its previous injuries slowed its movements. The sword and the shadow moon blade pierced the ice dragon's throat with unerring precision. Blue blood gushed out like a fountain, tracing arcs through the air before spilling onto the ice. The ice dragon let out a shrill scream, echoing through the ice peaks as if the entire world were mourning its demise. Its body swayed several times before its massive form slowly collapsed, slamming heavily onto the ice, sending up countless shards of ice like a magnificent and tragic rain of ice flowers.
Lin Yu, Suna, and Leng Xuan watched the fallen ice dragon, feeling a mixture of excitement and exhaustion. Excited that they had triumphed over such a powerful ice dragon, yet exhausted that the battle had nearly drained all their energy. Their bodies trembled from the cold and the battle, their faces streaked with sweat and blood. After a brief rest, Lin Yu panted and said, "Let's continue our search for the artifact. The place guarded by the ice dragon must be not far from it. Let's hold on a little longer." His voice, though tired, was filled with determination.
The three continued their ascent along the icy peak. After a difficult search, they discovered a softly glowing artifact within a hidden ice cave. The artifact's pristine form seemed to have spanned countless ages, its surface engraved with mysterious runes. These runes shimmered, seemingly telling an ancient and mysterious story. The runes' light reflected off the walls of the ice cave, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.
"We've finally found our first artifact," Suna said excitedly, tears of joy gleaming in her eyes. Lin Yu and Leng Xuan also smiled with relief. However, they knew there were still two more artifacts waiting to be found, and the next challenge might be even more difficult.
Carrying the first artifact, they carefully walked down the mountain along the ice peak, preparing to go to the middle reaches of the Yellow River to look for the second artifact. What kind of dangers and challenges will be waiting for them? Lin Yu thought to himself: "Although we have found the first artifact, we can't let our guard down. The road ahead is still long. We must protect the artifact and our companions. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I can't let everyone down." Suna also silently expected in her heart: "I hope the next search journey will be smoother, but no matter what we encounter, I will face it with Lin Yu and Leng Xuan. We will definitely find all the artifacts and complete the mission." Leng Xuan gripped the Shadow Moon Blade tightly, his eyes firm: "No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, I will complete the mission with everyone. Even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, I will not retreat."
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