Su Yao secluded herself in the safe house for many days, immersing herself in studying the ancient texts and mysterious instruments she had obtained from the secret chamber. Finally, she discovered a method in the obscure records of the texts that could convert the energy of crystal clusters into the power of extreme ice, which might be the key to turning the tide in the fight against the high-temperature apocalypse.
Su Yao couldn't wait to begin practicing this method. She placed several crystal clusters in front of her, formed complex hand seals, and chanted incantations. As the technique circulated, the crystal clusters shone brightly, and wisps of icy cold energy spread from her palms. However, this method was extremely taxing on the mental and physical strength of those with supernatural abilities. Su Yao had only just begun to grasp the basics when she was already drenched in sweat and pale-faced.
"Su Yao, you can't be too hasty, or you'll hurt yourself," her father advised worriedly from the side.
Su Yao wiped the sweat from her forehead and said firmly, "Dad, only if I master this power as soon as possible can we have a better chance of survival in this apocalypse."
After several days of arduous training, Su Yao gradually mastered the techniques for using this ice-based ability. Meanwhile, the team members were also busy, setting up multiple traps and fortifications around the safe house, and constructing sturdy bunkers using earth elements to prepare for any potential future attacks.
But the high-temperature apocalypse didn't seem to intend to give them much of a respite. That day, the system suddenly issued a stern warning: "A mysterious high-temperature energy is rapidly approaching, its power far exceeding anything seen before!"
Su Yao quickly led her team to prepare for battle. She stood in front of the safe house, her eyes slightly closed, and activated her icy powers. A layer of icy energy swirled around her, and a thick layer of ice quickly formed beneath her feet.
As the mysterious, high-temperature energy drew near, everyone saw that it was actually a massive vortex of fire, the intense heat distorting the surrounding space. Within the vortex of fire, there seemed to be some unknown life force at play.
"What the hell is this thing?" one of the team members shouted in terror.
Su Yao didn't respond. She thrust her hands forward forcefully and shouted, "Ice Shard Break!" Countless sharp ice shards shot towards the vortex of flames like arrows. The ice shards sizzled the moment they touched the flames, and a large amount of water vapor spread out.
However, the flame vortex was only slightly hindered before continuing its advance towards the safe house. Seeing this, Su Yao remained calm. She activated the system's analysis function and instantly learned that the core of the flame vortex was a fire crystal formed from high-temperature energy; destroying it would resolve the crisis.
Su Yao flashed, using her spatial powers to teleport to the edge of the fiery vortex. Ignoring the scorching heat, she compressed her ice-based abilities to the extreme, forming an ice sword, and then thrust it forcefully towards the center of the fiery vortex.
At this critical moment, several fiery tentacles suddenly emerged from the vortex of flames, attempting to stop Su Yao. However, Su Yao was prepared, and she summoned her teammates to cooperate. The wind elementalist unleashed a powerful whirlwind to disrupt the fiery tentacles; the earth elementalist erected an earthen wall beneath Su Yao's feet to withstand the intense heat; and the fire elementalist attacked the vortex of flames from the side, diverting its attention.
With everyone's combined efforts, Su Yao successfully broke through the defenses of the fiery tentacles, and her ice sword accurately pierced the flame crystal. A loud bang was heard, the flame crystal shattered, and the flame vortex instantly dissipated.
Exhausted, Su Yao returned to the safe house. This battle made her realize that the dangers of the high-temperature apocalypse were constantly escalating, and they had to continue to explore stronger forces and more comprehensive defenses.
In the days that followed, Su Yao continued to cultivate her ice-based abilities while researching the mysterious device in the safe house. She discovered that this device could combine with crystal clusters to create an adjustable energy shield that not only had extremely strong defensive capabilities but could also automatically adjust its energy consumption according to the external temperature.
After some effort, Su Yao successfully activated the energy shield device. The safe house was enveloped in a pale blue light, like a beacon of hope in this harsh, high-temperature apocalyptic world. Su Yao knew that they still needed to break through these desperate circumstances to protect this last bit of peace and their loved ones.
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