Su Ran charged towards the young disciple like a streak of blue lightning. Just as the bandit's blade was about to strike the disciple's back, spiritual energy coiled from her hands like silk threads, instantly transforming into a layer of solid ice shield, protecting the disciple within. With a clang, the bandit's blade struck the ice shield, scattering ice shards, but unable to penetrate any further.
Su Ran turned around, a cold glint flashing in her eyes, and unleashed an "Ice Spirit Explosion." The power of ice spirit exploded in front of the bandit, the powerful impact sending him flying. He crashed heavily to the ground, spitting blood, unable to get up again.
At the same time, seizing the moment when the black-robed man was giving instructions, the eldest disciple gathered all his spiritual power and unleashed an even more powerful "Ice Shattering Void" technique. Large shards of ice appeared out of thin air, sweeping towards the black-robed man with overwhelming force. The black-robed man's expression changed drastically, and he hastily released black spiritual power to form a barrier. The ice shards struck the barrier, producing booming sounds; the barrier trembled violently and finally shattered under the pressure. The black-robed man was struck by the aftershocks of the ice shards, staggering, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth.
Seeing their leader wounded, the bandits' morale plummeted. Seizing the opportunity, the second senior sister shouted, "Everyone, give it your all! Let's drive them back in one fell swoop!" Hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted, and they unleashed a torrent of ice-based spells upon the bandits. Unable to withstand the onslaught, the bandits began to retreat in disarray. Knowing he wouldn't gain anything today, the black-robed man glared fiercely at Su Ran and the others, then shouted, "Retreat!" The bandits fled like dogs with their tails between their legs, disappearing into the distance at the edge of the icy plain.
Su Ran and the others watched the bandits' departing figures and breathed a sigh of relief, but their faces remained wary. Lin Feng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "These bandits are really troublesome. If it weren't for Senior Sister's timely intervention, I'm afraid I would have..." Su Ran patted his shoulder and said, "It's good that everyone is alright. However, this encounter has also served as a reminder that the Ice Spirit Inheritance has attracted the covetous eyes of many. We'll likely face even more dangers on our way back."
After regaining their composure, the group continued their journey. Along the way, they proceeded cautiously, constantly aware of their surroundings. However, after this battle, Su Ran noticed that some disciples in the group, having just received their inheritance, were too eager to achieve results in combat, leading to some issues with their control over spiritual energy. For example, some disciples exhibited unstable spiritual energy fluctuations when casting spells, while others recovered their spiritual energy slowly after it was depleted.
Su Ran knew that if these problems weren't addressed promptly, they would not only hinder his disciples' cultivation progress but also become fatal weaknesses in the face of potential dangers. Therefore, that evening, while everyone rested, Su Ran gathered his disciples and said, "You all performed bravely in today's battle, but I've also discovered some issues. Although we've obtained the Ice Spirit Clan's inheritance, our control over this power is far from sufficient. In the journey ahead, we must dedicate time each day to consolidating our application of spiritual energy; we must not be impatient for quick results."
The disciples nodded in agreement, knowing that Su Ran's words were absolutely correct. Su Ran then patiently guided them to adjust the flow of their spiritual energy, correcting their mistakes in using spells. Under Su Ran's careful guidance, the disciples gradually identified the problems and became increasingly proficient in controlling the power of ice spirits.
As night deepened, a biting wind howled across the icy plains, but the camp of Su Ran and his companions was filled with a profound atmosphere of cultivation. They knew that the road ahead was still fraught with unknowns and dangers, but as long as they remained united and continuously improved themselves, they would surely return safely to their sect and carry forward the legacy of the Ice Spirit Clan…
Su Ran and his group continued their journey across the icy plains, diligently working to solidify their control over the Ice Spirit Clan's inherited spiritual power as they traveled. After several days of practice, their mastery of spiritual power grew increasingly proficient, and their teamwork became even more seamless.
On this day, dark clouds filled the sky, and a fierce wind whipped up a blizzard. Su Ran and the others struggled through the snowstorm, trying to find shelter. Just as they were becoming exhausted, Lin Feng suddenly pointed ahead and shouted, "Senior Sister, look! There seems to be a building over there!" Following his finger, they saw the faint outline of an ancient ruin emerging from the misty snow.
Su Ran was overjoyed and said, "Everyone, quicken your pace and let's get there to avoid the snowstorm." Braving the wind and snow, the group hurried towards the ruins. As they approached, they discovered a massive, ice-blue building, its walls covered with mysterious runes and patterns, exuding an ancient and enigmatic aura.
Su Ran stepped forward and gently pushed the gate of the ruins. With a creak, the gate slowly opened, and an ancient aura wafted out. The group cautiously entered the ruins. Inside, it was spacious but dimly lit, with only a few rays of light filtering through the cracks in the walls and illuminating the floor.
Just as everyone was looking around, they suddenly heard footsteps approaching. Su Ran was startled and whispered, "Everyone be careful, there are other people." A moment later, a group of people dressed in strange clothes appeared before them. The leader was a tall man who looked at Su Ran and the others warily and asked, "Who are you? What are you doing here?"
Su Ran politely replied, "We were just passing through when we were caught in a blizzard and wanted to take shelter here. May I ask who you are?" The man snorted coldly and said, "We are from Lingfeng Valley, sent by the Valley Master to explore this ruin. This ruin may hold a shocking secret. If you know what's good for you, you'd better leave now."
Before Su Ran could respond, another group of people entered. This group was uniformly dressed in red robes, and the woman at the head of the group was strikingly beautiful, yet her eyes held a sharp glint. She glanced at Su Ran and the others, as well as the people from Lingfeng Valley, and said with a charming smile, "I didn't expect to run into so many people here. It seems this ruin is truly captivating. Lingfeng Valley, and you unknown little minions, this ruin doesn't belong to Lingfeng Valley alone. Whoever has the ability can explore it."
The man from Lingfeng Valley's face darkened, and he shouted, "Blood Shadow Sect, don't go too far. We arrived at these ruins first, so naturally we should lead the exploration." The woman from Blood Shadow Sect raised an eyebrow and said disdainfully, "First come, first served? There are no such rules on this icy plain. If you have the ability, then let your strength speak for itself."
Su Ran frowned, knowing that a conflict at this moment would not benefit anyone. She stepped forward and said, "Everyone, we only came here to escape the snowstorm. Why don't we put aside our differences for now and discuss how to explore the ruins after the blizzard passes? What do you all think?"
The man from Lingfeng Valley and the woman from Blood Shadow Sect exchanged a glance, both seeing hesitation in each other's eyes. Just then, a powerful surge of spiritual energy suddenly emanated from the depths of the ruins, causing the entire site to tremble. Everyone's expression changed drastically. The man from Lingfeng Valley shouted, "Not good! Something within the ruins seems to be awakening! No matter what, we must go in and check!" With that, he led the people of Lingfeng Valley towards the depths of the ruins. The woman from Blood Shadow Sect was not to be outdone; with a wave of her hand, she led her sect members after them.
After a moment's thought, Su Ran said to his disciples, "Let's follow them and see, but everyone must be careful and not act rashly." The disciples nodded and followed closely behind Su Ran.
The group proceeded along a narrow passage, the walls on either side shimmering with eerie light. As they went deeper, the fluctuations of spiritual energy grew stronger, accompanied by a faint, low roar. Suddenly, a massive stone chamber appeared ahead, in the center of which sat an ice coffin radiating a ghostly glow. Powerful spiritual energy surrounded the ice coffin, which was also covered in runes, seemingly sealing something.
The people from Spirit Wind Valley and Blood Shadow Sect were already facing off in the stone chamber, their tensions palpable. Just then, the ice coffin suddenly trembled violently, and a beam of icy blue light shot into the sky. The runes on the ice coffin began to flicker erratically. "Not good, the seal is about to break!" Su Ran thought to himself.
The ice coffin lid slowly flew open, and a figure rose from within. It was a giant clad in ice armor, several meters tall, with a cold and stern face, radiating a powerful and ancient aura. The giant opened his eyes, which gleamed...
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