Chapter 220
As we approached the top of the mountain, a chill hit us in the face. The air around us seemed to be frozen. The temperature dropped drastically. The biting cold wind blew on our bodies, like countless sharp blades cutting through our skin. The biting pain made us shiver.
Suddenly, a gigantic ice unicorn slowly emerged from the snow. It stood like an iceberg, crouching in the middle of the road that everyone had to take. Its cold and majestic eyes stared at the front, like an insurmountable obstacle, firmly blocking their way.
The Ice Qilin opened its mouth and continuously blew out bursts of white cold air. The cold air swept over like a torrent, freezing everything it touched.
Everyone suddenly felt their bodies become extremely heavy and their movements began to become slow, as if they were under a spell.
Faced with such a crisis, Gu Shihan knew he had to stay calm and not panic. He took a deep breath and concentrated on mobilizing the fire spiritual power in his body.
As her mind moved, raging flames rose from her body and quickly gathered into a layer of hot protective light film, wrapping her completely.
This layer of light film emitted a blazing heat, successfully resisting the invasion of cold air exhaled by the Ice Qilin.
At the same time, the other companions also displayed their abilities. Those with fire spiritual roots were not to be outdone, and also mobilized the fire spiritual power in their bodies to condense into solid flame shields in front of them; while those without fire spiritual roots took out the red sun jade and held it in their hands, using the yang energy in the jade to warm themselves and resist the severe cold.
Seeing that it was hopeless to force their way in, everyone looked at each other, nodded in understanding, and then quickly dispersed, each looking for opportunities to attack the Ice Qilin and trying to lure it away.
Duan Siqi's figure flashed, and like a ghost, she quietly circled behind the Ice Qilin. She quickly formed seals with her hands, muttered something, and mysterious runes flew out from her fingertips, interweaving into a complex formation in the air.
With a slight "hum" sound, the formation took shape, turning into an invisible net that enveloped the lower body of the Ice Qilin, restricting some of its movements.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Mo Yu suddenly jumped up, swung the sword in his hand, and slashed fiercely towards the side of the Ice Qilin, trying to split the ice and open an ice road.
Everyone understood that this Ice Qilin must be guarding the Holy Spirit Water. They could not harm it, so they had to find another way.
Gu Shihan did not directly participate in the dealings with the Ice Qilin. She held a magic weapon that shone with bright light and approached the Ice Qilin cautiously.
When the distance was close enough, she gently waved the magic weapon, releasing a gentle and warm force. This force was like a spring breeze, gently soothing the irritable heart of Ice Qilin.
After several rounds of fierce confrontation and maneuvers, the originally manic Ice Qilin gradually calmed down.
It stopped spewing out cold air randomly, and the hostility in its eyes slowly dissipated.
Gu Shihan felt relieved a little. Just as she was about to make another effort, the Ice Qilin did something she didn't expect. It slightly turned sideways and made way.
"Thank you!" Gu Shihan smiled and raised her hand to touch Bing Qilin. Bing Qilin leaned over, put its huge head close to Gu Shihan, and rubbed her hand.
Seeing this, everyone was overjoyed and quickly quickened their pace to rush forward. This was the easiest route for them, and they successfully reached the top of the mountain in less than an hour.
Looking around, you can see a clear holy spring sitting quietly in the center of the mountain.
The spring water sparkles and flashes with holy light, like a bright pearl inlaid in this world of ice and snow.
The spring water seems to contain endless vitality and vigor, making people feel relaxed and refreshed and all their fatigue disappears just by taking a look at it.
With full expectations, everyone slowly walked towards the legendary mysterious and sacred holy spring.
Just as they stretched out their hands to take the clear, sweet spring water, suddenly, without warning, barriers shining with strange light rose up around the holy spring, isolating everyone from the holy spring.
The originally clear sky was instantly covered by thick dark clouds, becoming dark and gloomy.
Along with bursts of deafening thunder and lightning that streaked across the sky, a majestic voice resounded in the air like a huge bell: "If you want to obtain the water of this holy spring, you must pass the final difficult test!"
Hearing this voice, everyone's hearts suddenly rose to their throats, and a look of nervousness involuntarily appeared on their faces.
What kind of trouble is this going to cause? "I knew it wouldn't be that easy!" Duan Siqi muttered.
Everyone was stunned and surprised to find that glowing halo magic arrays appeared under their feet, and these magic arrays corresponded exactly to each person present.
The majestic voice came again: "You need to face the desires deep in your heart alone, and stick to your original intention and perseverance. If you have delusions in your heart, you will be trapped here forever, unable to escape. See the bones over there at the holy spring? Those are the people who failed to leave." Before the words fell, an invisible pressure surged towards everyone like a tide.
Gu Shihan took a deep breath and resolutely stepped into the magic circle that belonged to him.
In an instant, he felt the scene in front of him suddenly change, and a huge stone staircase that seemed to reach the sky appeared in front of him. Every step forward was like entering a dreamlike and fantastic fantasy.
Fortunately, everyone had already opened their third eye before this, and had the power of their own accumulated merit as protection.
Therefore, although they were floating in the numerous illusions, sometimes lost their way, and sometimes encountered various temptations, they were always able to maintain a trace of clarity in their hearts and clearly remember their mission and the purpose of this trip.
Just like that, Gu Shihan gritted his teeth and climbed up the seemingly endless stone stairs one step after another.
As time passed, he could no longer remember how many levels he had passed and how many dangerous situations he had experienced. With his firm belief and tenacious perseverance, he never gave up moving forward.
Following a crisp cracking sound, the originally indestructible barrier began to crumble and turned into starlight that dissipated into the air.
Gu Shihan was overjoyed. She had broken out of the formation. Did she succeed?
The majestic voice sounded again, "I have been here for ten thousand years, and finally someone has come, and has passed my test. Well, each of you can only take away nine taels and nine cents of holy spring water. Go and get some water!"
(End of this chapter)
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