The Northern Regions, the Northern Cold Mountains.
The northern region is covered in snow and wind all year round, and is extremely cold.
The Northern Cold Mountain is the coldest place in the northern region, with thick snow covering all the trees, leaving only their outlines visible.
When Bai Hao emerged from the spatial teleportation array, a biting wind swept over him, nearly freezing him senseless.
"Damn, where is this place? Why is it so cold?" Bai Hao was dumbfounded as he looked at the vast expanse of white.
"Brother Bai, this is the Northern Region. Didn't I tell you to bring warm clothes? You didn't bring any?" Fan Ziming said as he took out a thick cotton coat from his bag and put it on.
Others also took out their cotton-padded coats and put them on to ward off the cold wind.
"Did you tell me...? I...I don't remember..." Bai Hao was shivering from the cold and could barely speak.
Did someone actually tell him to bring a down jacket?!
"Little brother Bai, would you like me to put this on you?" Ning Wan spoke up again, waving a bright yellow cotton-padded robe embroidered with a real dragon in her hand.
Bai Hao glanced at Su Yuewan subconsciously, and seeing that she indeed didn't have a pleasant expression, he quickly shook his head.
"No need, I can handle it."
"Are you sure you're okay? Don't get too cold~" Ning Wan smiled charmingly, glanced at Su Yuewan's expression, and stopped teasing Bai Hao. Instead, she led her subordinates in black cavalry to set off ahead of them to the camp they had previously set up.
"Follow them." Su Yuewan glanced at Bai Hao, then told the others to follow as well.
She also brought a light blue cotton coat and draped it over herself, completely disregarding Bai Hao's current situation, and led everyone to follow Ning Wan and the others.
"Damn it, who didn't tell me? If I find out, I'll teach them a lesson when I get back!" Bai Hao cursed as he rubbed his arms and shook his body as he followed.
In fact, he is already at the Knowledge and Action Realm, so this bit of cold only makes him feel cold, but it won't actually frostbite him.
but,
Being cold is a really hard feeling to bear!
Bai Hao hadn't felt this bone-chilling cold in a long time, and he felt an unusual, intense sensation throughout his body.
...
The Northern Cold Mountain is covered in snow all year round, but now there are many more footprints on the snow. Some belong to Bai Hao and his group, and some do not. It is clear that not only people from the Falling Sea Sect and the Great Cang Kingdom have come, but many people have arrived earlier.
The ruins haven't been opened yet, so there's no need to worry about someone seizing the initiative.
After a long trek, the group finally arrived at a valley surrounded by cliffs on all sides, with only a few small hills serving as passageways connecting the inside and outside.
The valley was enormous. Bai Hao glanced at it briefly and realized that it was almost as big as their Luohai Sect.
This shouldn't actually be considered a valley, but because it's surrounded by cliffs, it's been treated as one.
In this valley, tents of all sizes have been pitched, the large ones belonging to major sects and the small ones to minor sects.
"There are already so many people?" Bai Hao was surprised to see at least two or three hundred tents in front of him.
The ruins haven't even officially opened yet, so why are there so many people here?
Wasn't it said that only sects that knew the clues would know about this place? They came here because of Ning Wan's clues.
Why does it seem like anyone can come here now?
What use are the clues they got from Ning Wan then?
For a moment, Bai Hao felt that they had been deceived.
We've definitely been scammed!
Even Su Yuewan felt something was off when she saw so many people, and looked at Ning Wan.
"Looks like someone has been generous enough to donate." Ning Wan narrowed her eyes.
"I suddenly realize I've fallen into your trap," Su Yuewan said calmly.
"Don't be like that, how could I lie to you? Come on, let's head to our camp." Ning Wan smiled and quickly led the way, heading towards one of the surrounding hills—
The people who set up tents in the valley were all from second- or third-rate sects, or even lower-level sects. They had no other choice but to camp in such places.
First-rate sects all set up shop on the surrounding hills.
On a hill, by occupying a strategic position, one can better maintain a clear view and take overall command.
Arriving at a hill, Ning Wan's people had obviously sent people here beforehand, and tents had been set up all over the hill, and there were even fences around it.
"I've already had things prepared here. Everyone, please go inside and rest for a bit. Each person will have their own tent," Ning Wan said.
Upon receiving her order, all the Black Riders entered the camp in an orderly fashion, while the people of the Falling Sea Sect were still waiting for Su Yuewan's command.
After all, they are not from the Great Cang Kingdom.
"Go in." Su Yuewan waved her hand, letting them in.
Bai Hao rushed the fastest, heading straight into the tent that was closest to him. He quickly shrank inside, and the cold wind immediately stopped, making him feel much warmer.
"Ah, this is a lifesaver!"
The tent even had bedding, which was a godsend for him!
Bai Hao said nothing more, simply shrinking deeper into the covers, refusing to come out no matter what...
External impacts.
In the cold wind, Su Yuewan and Ning Wan stood together, their gazes simultaneously fixed on the crowd below.
"There are far more people than I expected," Ning Wan said with a slight frown.
Several hundred people have already arrived, and when the ruins are officially opened, there will be at least a thousand people.
If we calculate based on 15 people per sect, there would be 60 to 70 sects in total.
The quantity is staggering.
This is more people visiting the ruins than ever before.
"They probably all think this is a completely new site and want a piece of the pie." Su Yuewan's eyes swept over the crowd below, her expression calm.
"But this is for the best. Let them go in and die first, and help us scout out some traps. It will make things much easier for us."
She spoke these heartless words in a detached tone.
Sending the members of the smaller sects to their deaths first, and then having them go in later... this has basically become the norm for every time a ruin is discovered.
Whether it's a large sect or a small sect, everyone knows the truth.
Even though they knew that they were likely paving the way for others, those small sects were still willing to be at the forefront.
Because if they follow behind the major sects, they basically won't get any treasures; all they'll get are the junk that others don't want.
But being at the very front is different. Despite the dangers, if you're lucky, being at the very front is the most likely to get the treasure.
They are willing to risk their lives for something truly good.
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