Beneath Freezing Snow City, an ice sculpture that was a thousand zhang tall stood tall. It exuded a threatening cold aura and was extremely cold.
Even the World Burning Immortal Bone was suppressed by the ice statue.
It wasn't that the World Burning Immortal Bone was too weak, it was that with Ling Xian's current capabilities, he couldn't suppress the ice statue.
"If I was of the ninth level, with the World Burning Immortal Bone's capabilities, I could melt it."
Ling Xian softly sighed and bitterly smiled.
If he was of the ninth level, he could kill the five commanders with one slap. Why would he need to take the treasure?
"Is there no other way …" Han Li's eyes dimmed.
"No, there must be a way. We just don't know."
Ling Xian sighed. The School of Chaos couldn't have set up a trap. There must be a way.
Immediately, the Flame of Purity rose from his palm and added to the World Burning Immortal Bone.
Instantly, the undying Sun reappeared. It could burn everything and turn into demons.
However, after a few breaths, the heat turned into coldness.
The ice statue was far too terrifying. It was definitely a cold object. With Ling Xian's current capabilities, he couldn't move it at all.
However, Ling Xian didn't give up.
He used everything he could think of, everything he could think of, everything he could use, he used it all.
Yet, the ice statue was still as steady as a rock. Not even a shred of ice fell.
This made Han Li's eyes dim and she felt hopeless.
Ling Xian felt hopeless as well.
He had tried everything he could but the ice statue didn't even crack. Who wouldn't feel hopeless?
"It's been half an hour. Since we cannot break the ice statue, then let's leave." Han Li sighed.
"Wait, there must be a way."
Ling Xian squinted his eyes. The School of Chaos couldn't have set up a trap. There must be a way.
But, he didn't know.
At this moment, he was deep in thought. He organized all the clues and didn't want to miss a single detail.
"Everyone else's illusion must be the same as mine."
"My capabilities are top notch out of all the challengers. If I cannot melt the ice statue, then no one else can either."
"Doesn't that mean nobody can pass the test?"
Ling Xian mumbled to himself. His eyes suddenly brightened.
Just like he said, he couldn't melt the ice statue. Others couldn't either. Even the Qin Emperor and the mysterious man couldn't get the treasure.
The School of Chaos didn't set up a trap. In other words, the key wasn't on the challengers, it was on the people of the illusion.
Or rather, it was on Han Li.
She was the daughter of the Lord of Freezing Snow City. Now that the Lord of Freezing Snow City had fallen, she was undoubtedly the most important person in this illusion.
In other words, she was the only one who could melt the ice sculpture and obtain the treasure.
"Looks like I made a mistake. I thought the cultivator was the key." Ling Xian sighed. He finally understood.
The Chaos Academy was indeed testing them, but they might not be the key. For example, right now, the key was Han Li.
Then, Ling Xian looked at Han Li and smiled, "If we want to solve this, we have to rely on you."
"Rely on me?" Han Li was startled, suspecting that he heard wrong or that Ling Xian made a mistake.
"Yes, it's you."
Ling Xian faintly grinned. He could not explain the exact reason, but he was certain that Han Li could melt the ice statue and obtain the treasure.
"I don't have that ability …"
Han Li smiled bitterly. Ling Xian was a man who fought against three leaders and escaped with ease. If even he could not melt the ice statue, how could she?
"Think carefully. What did your father say to you?"
Ling Xian wiped off his smile and said, "Don't miss out on any meaningful words."
"What did my father say to me …" Han Li frowned and tried to recall.
After a few breaths, she hesitated, "When I was little, my father brought me here. He said, with blood as the guide, with heart as the root, only then can I protect the City of Freezing Snow."
"With blood as the guide, with heart as the root …" Ling Xian's brows furrowed as he pondered.
Blood was probably referring to the blood of the Han Clan. Heart was referring to determination. As for protecting the City of Freezing Snow, it was referring to the treasure inside the ice statue.
Ling Xian's brows relaxed, "Is your determination to protect the City of Freezing Snow strong enough?"
"I would rather die to protect the City of Freezing Snow."
Han Li nodded solemnly. His words were sonorous and powerful.
Then, her eyes dimmed, "But, the City of Freezing Snow has been destroyed."
"Destroyed can be rebuilt. What you need to do now is to kill the demons and avenge those who died," Ling Xian said in a low voice.
"Yes, I want revenge. I want to rebuild the City of Freezing Snow!" Han Li's expression turned determined.
"Very good."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "Pour your blood onto the ice statue. If I am not wrong, your blood can melt the ice statue."
Hearing this, Han Li nodded and forced out a drop of blood from her heart.
Instantly, the blood poured into the ice statue and exploded with blinding light.
In the next second, a crack appeared on the ice statue. Though it was barely noticeable, it meant Ling Xian's guess was correct.
Han Li's blood really could move the ice statue!
"I …" Han Li was startled. Not even in her dreams did she think that her blood could crack the ice statue.
"I was right."
Ling Xian softly grinned, "Let's continue."
Hearing this, Han Li regained her composure. Her eyes regained some color.
Then, she continued to force out her blood and the ice statue continued to crack.
Slowly, a giant crack appeared on the ice statue. Spiritual light could be faintly seen.
By now, Han Li was extremely weak and her consciousness was getting blurry.
What could she do? Blood was the same as life. If she loses all of it, then her life will be over.
"I finally see hope." Han Li forced a smile. Ignoring her own safety, she continued to force out her blood.
However, Ling Xian stopped her.
Han Li was already extremely weak. If she continues, she will definitely die.
"Think carefully. At most, I will need 10 drops of blood before you die." Ling Xian stared at Han Li.
"10 drops …"
Han Li was silent for a second and then grinned, "That's enough. 10 drops of blood is enough to split the ice statue in half."
Then, she forced out nine drops of blood in one breath. The ice statue was on the verge of collapsing.
Just one more drop of blood and the ice statue will crack and the treasure will be taken.
However, Han Li was also on the verge of death. If she forced out one more drop of blood, not even a real immortal can save her.
"After I die, you can take the treasure and kill all the demons."
"Then, you can give the treasure to grandpa and ask him to rebuild the City of Freezing Snow."
Han Li smiled faintly. Her beauty was breathtakingly beautiful, like a dream or fantasy.
"I promise you." Ling Xian stared at Han Li and didn't try to convince her otherwise.
He saw Han Li's determination. No matter how good his words were, he couldn't shake her belief.
"Thank you."
Staring at Ling Xian's handsome face, Han Li erased her smile, "One last question. Are you the mysterious powerhouse who saved my life?"
"Yes." Ling Xian softly sighed.
"I knew it."
Han Li smiled brightly, "I have no regrets. Promise me that you will kill all the demons."
Then, she forced out the last drop of blood and her life force was instantly extinguished.
The ice statue crumbled as well.
In the next second, spiritual light flooded the entire place. A humanoid silhouette could be faintly seen. Like a fairy, she was out of this world.
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