As Ying Huo murmured, an extremely sharp aura erupted from her body. The spear in her hand seemed to come alive, its tip gathering a cold light, pointing directly at the Frost Lord's vitals. "Ying Clan Spear Technique, Extreme Penetration!" This was not only the inheritance of her family's martial arts, but also the culmination of her many years of hard training.
The spear transformed into a streak of silver lightning, piercing through the Frost Lord's weak defenses and striking its core.
The Frost Lord felt an unprecedented threat. It struggled, trying to use its last strength to resist the fatal blow. Frost splattered everywhere, and a bone-chilling cold filled the air. It let out a final, mournful cry, and its massive body collapsed with a crash. The enormous shockwave made the surrounding ice surface tremble once more.
Looking at the fallen Frost Lord, Ying Huo smiled broadly, then turned around and gave Chen Ping a peace sign! She laughed, "Chen Ping, see? I'm awesome, aren't I!"
Seeing this, Chen Ping clapped and praised, "Amazing! Ying Huo is really amazing. You defeated such a big BOSS all by yourself."
Ying Huo was so proud when she heard Chen Ping's applause and praise that she looked very smug, almost humming a few times.
As the aftershocks of the battle gradually subsided, a dazzling treasure chest slowly rose from the center of the frozen lake. The surface of the chest shimmered with a faint icy blue light, clearly the best reward for the victor.
Upon seeing this, Ying Huo exclaimed happily, "Chen Ping, look! It's a treasure chest!"
Chen Ping nodded and smiled, "Let's go, let's see what good stuff the BOSS you worked so hard to defeat dropped?"
The two approached the treasure chest. Chen Ping gestured for Ying Huo to open it. She nodded and carefully touched the lid. The chest slowly opened, and a dazzling light burst forth from it. Inside, a blue gemstone emitting a faint blue glow lay quietly.
Ying Huo's eyes lit up instantly, and then she exclaimed, "Wow! What beautiful gems!"
Chen Ping chuckled, "It might be a special piece of equipment? Pick it up and check its stats."
Ying Huo nodded, then carefully picked up the gem from the treasure chest. As soon as she touched it, she felt a chill; clearly, the gem was of the frost element.
This gem was quite large for Ying Huo; she needed both hands to grasp it.
After picking up the gemstone, Ying Huo immediately began to examine it. This was a special arrangement for the event, since not everyone has such rare appraisal skills.
Looking at the gem's properties, Ying Huo read them aloud.
"Wow! Chen Ping, this is actually a special artifact of the God King level! It not only enhances the power of the wielder's ice-type divine arts, but also releases an extreme cold armor, providing the wielder with powerful defense and attack bonuses."
Hmm, this looks like the BOSS's ice crystal armor from earlier, right? And also, it seems to resonate naturally with environments like the Frozen Canyon, greatly enhancing the user's combat power in such places.
"Wow! Aww, Chen Ping, look, look! This is actually a magical artifact that can be taken out! Waaah! I'm so happy!"
"It seems this trip has been very fruitful," Chen Ping said with some emotion, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
Ying Huo, holding the Frost Heart in her hands, beamed with undisguised joy and a sense of accomplishment.
Chen Ping looked at the excited Ying Huo with a doting gaze. In this death arena full of unknowns and challenges, being able to fight alongside an interesting teammate was undoubtedly a rare fate. He chuckled and said, "It seems that the Frost Heart is extremely compatible with you. You will definitely shine in the battles of the ice element in the future."
Overjoyed with their acquisition of the Frost Heart, Chen Ping and Ying Huo decided to explore the area around the frozen lake further, hoping to discover even more unforeseen surprises. As they moved, the surrounding ice sculptures appeared even more mysterious and enigmatic in the dim light, as if every inch of the ice surface held a story to tell.
As they carefully searched, several crystal-clear plants, resembling ice sculptures, caught their attention. These plants were covered with tiny fruits that emitted an alluring glow; they were a variety they had never seen before—the Ice Crystal Burst Fruit.
After checking its attributes, I discovered a special magical fruit exclusive to this event. When thrown, it can cause a large-scale freezing effect, making it a great item. This fruit will undoubtedly be a significant help in the upcoming challenges.
Chen Ping and Ying Huo exchanged a smile, quickly collected some, and carefully put them into their respective storage spaces to reserve resources for future battles.
With their bountiful harvest, the two embarked on their journey out of the frozen canyon. As they approached the canyon's exit, the surrounding scenery began to change; the biting cold wind gradually subsided, replaced by a gentle breeze.
Just when they thought they were about to return to normal, they encountered an unexpected scene at the exit—a large group of snow hares were gathered there. They did not seem to be afraid of humans. Instead, driven by curiosity, they circled around Chen Ping and Ying Huo, looking them over with curiosity.
"This is... a gathering of snow rabbits?" Chen Ping asked in surprise. He had never seen so many snow rabbits gathered together before, and these snow rabbits were much larger than the one he had encountered before, with more fluffy fur and eyes that sparkled with intelligence.
But the next second, Chen Ping sensed something was wrong, and he couldn't help but yelp.
Ying Huo chuckled, sounding particularly excited: "It seems we've stumbled into the Snow Rabbit's territory. These little guys don't seem to intend to attack us; on the contrary, they seem quite curious about us."
Looking at so many fluffy snow rabbits, Ying Huo couldn't help but feel a surge of affection. After all, they're fluffy and cute, aren't they?
The two decided to slow down and interact with the snow rabbits carefully, a scene that was both heartwarming and peculiar.
The snow hares seemed to sense their goodwill; some even approached them, gently touching their fingers with their soft noses as if expressing friendliness. In this icy and snowy environment, this chance encounter added a touch of warmth to their adventure.
"Chen Ping, look, this journey isn't just about fighting and exploring, but also about these unexpected surprises." Ying Huo's face was filled with a happy smile. She felt that this event was not just about survival and competition, but also a wonderful journey about discovery and experience, which must be different from what her family had told her.
Chen Ping rolled his eyes. Ying Huo was fooled by the snow rabbits, but he wasn't.
Chen Ping glanced at the large creature behind the snow rabbit herd. It looked a bit bigger than the snow rabbits, but Chen Ping could clearly feel its naked malice. Obviously, the creature regarded the two of them as prey.
It seems that the snow rabbit from before was probably some kind of sentinel?
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