Shao Xuan thought they would pass through here, but to his surprise, they found a place and stopped. When they were hungry, they gnawed on the icicles next to them, and then continued standing there, as if they were waiting for something.
The energy contained in the crystal-like icicles was not as pure as that of the fire crystals, and the energy stored in them was far less than that of the fire crystals. However, these icicles were the food that kept the giant mountain eagles alive.
Shao Xuan pried a piece off with his teeth knife and tried to bite it. It was too hard, and barely edible. However, compared to the giant eagles, Shao Xuan could only scrape off a little bit.
Although the icicles were cold, and Shao Xuan's hairs shivered when he bit them, the energy he gained from the icicles enabled Shao Xuan to operate his totemic power for a longer period of time. That was why he did not freeze to death.
It was no wonder that Chacha was not afraid of the cold at all, even when it was winter in the tribe. Compared to the extreme cold here, the winter in the tribe was too warm for the giant mountain eagles.
In the following days, Shao Xuan saw many more giant mountain eagles, except for the giant figure he saw when he first arrived on the frozen plateau.
Some were as big as the eagle that brought them here, and some were several times bigger than the one that shocked Shao Xuan on the first day.
Was this the "mountain" the giant mountain eagle mentioned?
Was this the Eagle Mountain? Shao Xuan guessed.
These Giant Mountain Eagles came here as if they were going to the market, but they were not in a hurry to leave. None of them fought with each other, and they all waited here obediently. Even Chacha, who was usually very energetic, became unusually well-behaved. Every day, he stayed close to the Giant Mountain Eagle that brought them here.
Ever since it hatched, it was the first time it came to such a place. Being able to find this place and having a strong sense of longing was completely due to the nature of its bloodline.
Days passed, and Shao Xuan did the same thing every day. When he was hungry, he would eat some ice like the giant mountain eagles. Then he would sit quietly beside the two eagles, one big and one small, and operate his totemic power to resist the cold.
At first, Shao Xuan's teeth were chattering. The animal skin coat he wore was not thick enough to keep him warm. Shao Xuan's face was pale, and his breathing was slow. At night, he shivered all over and could not sleep. He felt like he was about to become one with the icicles. All he could do was operate his totemic power over and over again.
Chacha was not much better than Shao Xuan. it was the first time it's face in such a harsh environment, and it's not fully adapted or mentally prepared.
In contrast, the big eagle beside him and the other Giant Mountain Eagles around him were like old monks in meditation, as if they could not feel the cold. They were already used to it.
At first, Chacha wanted to squeeze under the giant eagle's wing to get some warmth, but it was mercilessly pushed aside. It could only stay close to Shao Xuan. They were in the same boat, shivering in the cold fog.
Gradually, Shao Xuan began to adapt. Even when he was sleeping, his totemic power would operate on its own, tirelessly warming up his almost frozen body again and again. Chacha was worthy of being a giant mountain eagle. Even if it was not used to it at first, it was getting a lot better these days.
Shao Xuan used his teeth knife to carve a mark on an icicle next to him, to record the number of days that had passed. During this process, Shao Xuan found that these icicles could actually grow on their own. The mark that was carved twenty days ago had risen a little after twenty days, and the icicles had also become thicker. The bite and gouge marks made by the two eagles and Shao Xuan were gradually becoming shallower.
No wonder those giant eagles could still see so many icicles on the ground. They could grow on their own.
What a strange place.
Ta! Ta! Ta! Ta!
The sound of footsteps came. It sounded like a giant eagle, but its footsteps were slightly heavy.
As the footsteps came closer, the effect of the fog became a lot fainter.
The tall figure walked past Shao Xuan, which allowed Shao Xuan to see its body clearly. However, he could only see its claws clearly. Above that, the fog still blurred his vision. He could not see the upper part of its body clearly.
This should be a very old eagle. Perhaps it used to be an overlord. It had challenged the threats of nature countless times, and had been provoked by its own kind and other beasts. It had once ruled the sky and soared in the sky. But now, it was old. Its sharp claws had become blunt, and there were many fragments on its toes, as if they were about to fall off. Its feathers had become sparse, and there were many wounds on its legs, big and small, of different depths.
This situation was very similar to the giant eagle that brought them here.
The giant figure walked past them at a close distance. Its claws could easily cover Chacha under its feet. When it walked past, its wings shook, making Shao Xuan feel that the sky above his head was dark for a moment, completely blocking out the light.
Chacha and the giant eagle raised their heads to take a look. Then, they withdrew their gazes and continued to be in a daze, perhaps deep in thought.
The giant figure gradually walked away until it completely disappeared in the fog.
Twenty days … thirty days …
On the fortieth day, the surrounding giant mountain eagles were no longer silent. They began to become active. Sometimes, they would call out a few times, and there would be a series of echoes from other places.
These days, more and more mountain eagles came to the ice field. Every day, Shao Xuan could see figures of different sizes passing by. There was a small eagle about the same size as Chacha. It probably came with its parents. It walked next to the two giant figures. When it saw Shao Xuan, it curiously approached him, but was called back by its parents.
The fog was thinning.
Yang Guang passed through the fog and gradually became clear.
On this day, when the sun rose and shone on the high ice field, Shao Xuan found that the fog around him had completely dispersed.
Around him, there were many figures of different sizes. The small ones were about the same size as Chacha, and the big ones were as big as mountains.
One by one, they completely blocked Shao Xuan's vision. Shao Xuan was among them. He was like an outsider who had intruded into this huge group. He was so small that the giant eagles did not even bother to look at him.
Shao Xuan did not know where so many giant beasts had been active. He had lived in the tribe for several years. He had followed the hunting team out to hunt, and even followed the advance group to find Chacha's green land. But he had never seen so many giant eagles.
They were not exactly the same. Some had different patterns and colors, but they all looked the same. They belonged to the giant mountain eagle species.
Perhaps, they came from all over the continent, or perhaps they had gathered in one place. But no matter where they came from, they were all gathered here at this moment.
Jiao —
Jiao —
The eagle's cry seemed to come from far away. It sounded like there was more than one eagle. It sounded like a group. It resonated with the echoes.
The group of eagles cried together. The sound was getting closer and closer.
Whoosh!
A huge figure flew into the air, flying over the many giant mountain eagles standing on the ice field.
It had a sharp beak, sharp claws, powerful wings, and a proud figure. Its entire body exuded a sense of freedom, and it was bold and unrestrained as it soared.
This figure covered a large part of the sky above Shao Xuan's head.
The originally clear golden Yang Guang was completely blocked.
This was only the beginning.
Behind it, there was one, two … ten … a hundred …
A group of giant mountain eagles followed closely.
They also flapped their powerful wings. They were light and swift, unruly and heroic. Their flying movements exuded a sense of obvious excitement and pleasure.
Compared to the "old, weak, sick and disabled" standing on the ice field at this moment, they were like strong and healthy experts, full of vitality.
It was not only the sky above Shao Xuan's head. In the distance, where Shao Xuan peeked through the gaps between the big figures around him, there were also many figures flying past.
They came from the front, then returned to the other side of the mountain. Shao Xuan felt as if he was about to be blown away by the wind created by the eagles.
When these figures gradually disappeared, there was already movement in front of him.
The sound of wings flapping could be heard. At first, it was sparse, but then a group of wings flapping could be heard.
Shao Xuan saw the giant eagles in front of him also flapping their wings and flying up.
Beside him, two eagle cries could be heard.
Shao Xuan looked over. Chacha also flew up. It called out to Shao Xuan, then flew forward with the rest of the group.
When these big fellows that blocked Shao Xuan's vision flew up, what appeared in front of Shao Xuan was a snow-covered mountain.
The mountain was a little far away, but it was very big. He did not know where the top was.
Shao Xuan had thought that this mountain was high enough, but he found that there was another mountain higher than the one before.
Under the golden Yang Guang, the snow-white mountain in the distance emitted a halo like holy light. It was aloof and independent.
Standing on the ice field, Shao Xuan quietly looked at the huge snowy mountain in the distance, feeling the throbbing in his soul. Under such circumstances, he suddenly felt like he was on a pilgrimage.
Thousands of eagles flew together towards the snow-white mountain.
What was ahead?
Shao Xuan also walked in that direction. His footsteps became faster and faster, and his legs that had not moved for a long time gradually became more flexible. In the end, he directly ran.
Chacha and the giant eagle's figures quickly merged into the group of eagles. There were too many of them, and it was impossible to tell which was which.
Shao Xuan followed the group of eagles forward. Then, he saw the giant eagles fly up one by one and fall down, disappearing from the edge of the ice field.
The ice field was at the edge, but in front of it was a bottomless abyss.
The group of eagles flew down from the top of the ice field into the abyss. Although they were flying down, they were still heading towards the snowy mountain.
The snow-white mountain in the distance, whose bottom could not be seen and whose top could not be seen, stood there proudly.
This was the Eagle Mountain. This time, Shao Xuan was very sure.
Shao Xuan stood at the edge, watching the group of eagles disappear into the abyss.
After an unknown period of time, the fog that had dispersed began to gather again.
The gathering fog blocked Shao Xuan's vision. Everything returned to the previous situation.
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