"It's hard to say what will happen in the future, but you won't die now. We're here," Mu Ningxue said to Yan Lan.
"You … Don't lie to me," Yan Lan said weakly.
Everyone had heard of the story of quenching one's thirst by looking at plum blossoms. As long as one's willpower was strong enough, one's body would be able to unleash more potential, and one would be able to persevere and walk further.
If one chose to give up in a difficult environment, especially in this cold weather, it was very easy to fall into a deep sleep and never wake up again.
However, not everyone could grit their teeth and endure such devastation. Her head felt as if it had been pierced through by numerous ice blades. A gust of wind rushed in from the hole, and the pain was enough to make one go crazy.
She couldn't feel her teeth, face, and neck at all, not to mention her limbs. The bone-piercing torture was constantly increasing.
This place seemed to be sunny and beautiful, and it was a piece of holy white. In fact, it was no different from purgatory on earth. In just a few days, she felt that it was longer than three years.
However, every time she closed her eyes and stopped resisting, she would feel a sense of comfort. She might as well just sleep like this. There wasn't much hope left. At least if she closed her eyes earlier, she would be able to endure less pain.
"Aren't you curious?" Mu Ningxue realized that lying was useless. After pondering for a while, she changed her method of speaking.
"Curious about what?" Yan Lan's interest was slightly piqued. However, she could see that she was really suffering unspeakably.
"I'm not affected by the ice," Mu Ningxue replied.
Yan Lan's eyes lit up a little. She looked at Mu Ningxue and recalled that she had given her the time to use the Fire Clearing Array. Then, she glanced at her condition.
Indeed, Mu Ningxue didn't look like she was being tortured by the ice at all. Even the beast blood was attracted by Mu Ningxue for all of them.
"I was guessing before, but I wasn't sure … Are you really not affected, even a little bit?" Yan Lan asked.
Mu Ningxue took advantage of the opportunity when Yan Lan was attracted by her words to support her and quickly walked forward. Her speed was very fast, and there was a Wind Track under her feet.
"Yeah, I didn't know before I came here, but the ice in the extreme south doesn't affect me at all," Mu Ningxue said as she walked.
"Is it because of your innate talent? You are so lucky," Yan Lan said enviously.
Mu Ningxue shook her head and continued, "In fact, since I was twelve years old, there has been an ice demon living in my body. It would always appear at night and use that bone-piercing cold to torture me. I have never had a good night's sleep."
"Huh?" Yan Lan was a little surprised.
Mu Ningxue held Yan Lan's hand and felt a trace of warmth. "The Ice Invasion is tormenting me, but it's also tempering me at the same time. That's why when I arrived at the Imperial College, those so-called geniuses and so-called extremely hardworking magi were all laughable in my eyes. They didn't even put in a tenth of what I did."
When Yan Lan heard this, she couldn't help but feel a little touched.
Since she was twelve years old?
They had only spent a few days in the Ice Invasion, yet they were already so desperate that they wanted to end their own lives. How did Mu Ningxue survive all those years?
"When we fall from a comfortable environment to a harsh one, we will always feel pessimistic, depressed, or even hopeless, but it's just us pretending to be sad. Everyone's ability to adapt is a lot stronger than we think. Even if the environment is a little harsh, it still won't break us. The only thing that can break us is our weak will," Mu Ningxue said.
Mu Ningxue clearly remembered her mother telling her the same thing. Before she was twelve, her life was like that of a little princess. Countless people doted on her, and she had the most luxurious and comfortable environment. She never suffered any hardship. She only thought about the new clothes she would wear the next day to receive everyone's compliments and envy …
However, after inheriting the Ice Crystal Bow, her life was like purgatory. There was no sign of hope at all. It was like moving from the city to the Southernmost Land.
Mu Ningxue was well aware that the Ice Invasion in the Southernmost Land was deadly. Most people who died in the Southernmost Land had chosen to give up on the Ice Invasion. They could no longer endure the torture.
"I … I can't hold on for so many years like you …" Yan Lan said.
Mu Ningxue's heart skipped a beat. She was afraid that Yan Lan would give up just like that.
"But I can be like you and hold on for one more day." Yan Lan spat out these words.
Mu Ningxue let out a relieved sigh upon hearing this.
She wasn't good with words. If it were Mo Fan, he would be able to rekindle her hope with just a few words.
Luckily, Yan Lan did not give up. She did not choose to close her eyes like the others.
It was enough for her.
As long as she did not give up, it was possible for her to hold on for another week.
She would be able to adapt to the Ice Invasion after enduring her weakest period. She would not feel so hopeless, and would start searching for a way out!
Mu Ningxue glanced behind her and saw the number of people on the team decreasing.
Not everyone was willing to listen to her advice, nor did everyone have strong willpower. They chose to close their eyes and fell asleep on the flat ground.
…
Half a day later, the wind suddenly fell silent.
The absence of wind reduced the feeling of being whipped.
A small castle built with ice and clay appeared in their sight. A magic flag was placed on it, with the symbol of the Five Continents Magic Association.
"We're here!" Mu Ningxue was the first to see it.
"You don't have to lie to me, I can still hold on, don't worry …" Yan Lan forced a smile and looked ahead.
Soon, her smile froze. Then, she gradually became excited and happy. She was so excited and happy that she began to cry!
They had really made it. They had crossed the Southernmost Land and arrived at the Southernmost Station.
The experts of the Five Continents Magic Association had gathered there to discuss the plan to defeat the Emperor of the Southernmost Land!
The team quickened their pace. It was easy to see how much potential a human had. The members of the team who were tortured by the Ice Invasion suddenly came back to life and ran toward the Southernmost Castle.
…
Soon, a few people came up to them. They asked the team who they were, and let them climb onto the back of their mounts and enter the Southernmost Castle.
The Southernmost Castle was obviously protected by a powerful magic barrier that could offset most of the Ice Invasion. Although it was still cold inside, it was much more comfortable than outside.
Food, hot water, and a warm fire. The team had finally arrived at their destination!
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