After successfully looting the abandoned military base, Su Yao's system sent another message: "Deep within the frigid lands lies an ancient ruin, possibly hiding unparalleled treasures to combat the extreme cold and a wealth of precious resources. However, the journey is fraught with peril and unknown dangers." Upon hearing this, Su Yao didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately decided to embark on her journey to the ruin. She summoned Ling Yu and the cloaked figure, briefly explained the situation, and the three set off against the biting wind.
They ventured deeper into the heart of the frigid lands, the temperature plummeting and the ice and snow beneath their feet hardening. Along the way, they encountered numerous unprecedented dangers. For instance, there were ice spike traps that would suddenly erupt from the ground; these spikes were incredibly sharp, and a hit would have dire consequences. Ling Yu, with his agility and ice-based abilities, shattered the spikes with an ice shield the moment they broke through the earth. There were also ice butterflies that released frigid mist, instantly freezing everything in their path. The cloaked figure quickly cast a spell, creating a windproof shield that enveloped the three of them, protecting them from the mist's onslaught. Inside the shield, Su Yao closely monitored their surroundings through the system, searching for a safe path.
After several days of arduous travel, they finally arrived at the entrance to the ancient ruins. The gates were tightly shut, covered in mysterious runes, radiating an ancient and powerful aura. Su Yao attempted to open the gates using her spatial abilities, but they remained unmoved. At this moment, the cloaked figure stepped forward, carefully studying the runes on the gates while chanting incantations. After a long while, he formed a hand seal, and a beam of light shot from his hands, infusing it into the runes on the gates. The gates slowly opened, releasing an ancient and stale atmosphere.
Upon entering the ruins, they discovered they were filled with various mechanisms and puzzles. In one large hall, a giant jigsaw puzzle lay on the floor, its pattern resembling some kind of energy circuit. Su Yao realized that only by correctly completing the puzzle could they unlock the path to the treasure. The three then divided the work, with Ling Yu using his perception of energy to guide Su Yao and the cloaked figure in moving the puzzle pieces. After much effort, the puzzle was finally completed, revealing a hidden door on one side of the hall.
In the passage behind the hidden door, strange lights flickered. Suddenly, a group of guardian puppets activated and charged towards them. These puppets were made of an unknown metal, their bodies as hard as iron, and their strength immense. Ling Yu charged ahead, engaging the puppets in fierce combat. He fused his ice-type abilities with the power of his lightning-type crystal core, each attack leaving deep marks on the puppets. The cloaked figure behind them cast sealing spells, attempting to trap the puppets, but their power was too great; the sealing spells could only temporarily slow them down. Su Yao, meanwhile, searched for the puppets' weaknesses. She discovered that the puppets' eyes were where their energy cores were located. So, she used her spatial abilities to quickly move small pebbles to the puppets' eyes, blinding them. Ling Yu seized the opportunity to launch a fatal attack, destroying the puppets one by one.
Continuing along the passage, they arrived at the core area of the ruins. Here lay a massive treasure chest, surrounded by a powerful energy shield. Su Yao attempted to analyze the shield's energy frequency using her system, then adjusted her spatial abilities, trying to find a way to break through. After several attempts, she finally found the shield's weak point, creating a tiny spatial rift with her spatial abilities. She reached her hand into the rift and opened the treasure chest.
The treasure chest shone brightly, containing a crystal radiating a warm glow. Su Yao's system notification identified it as the "Warm Sun Crystal Core," capable of releasing a massive amount of heat, enough to warm an entire area. In addition, there were some ancient weapons, inscribed with runes and possessing immense power. Su Yao stored all these treasures into her system space, her heart filled with joy.
However, just as they were preparing to leave the ruins, they began to shake violently, as if they were about to collapse. They hurriedly ran back the way they had come, dodging falling rocks and traps along the way. At the last second, they finally escaped the ruins.
Back at the base, Su Yao placed the "Warm Sun Crystal Core" in its core location. Instantly, a warm aura filled the entire base. People cheered, as if they had seen a glimmer of hope for survival. The ancient weapons were distributed to the bravest warriors in the base, enhancing their combat capabilities. Su Yao knew that although the expedition to the ruins had been very fruitful, the threat of extreme cold still existed. They must continue to search for resources and strengthen themselves to survive in this cruel world. Therefore, after a short rest, she began planning her next stockpiling trip.
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