The leading middle-aged cultivator said, "This is still the northernmost region of the Ice Plateau World. We need to traverse many dangerous areas, even pass through territories where fierce beasts run rampant. If you’re unfamiliar with the terrain here, it’s basically impossible to successfully cross the ice plateau and return to areas where cultivators are active. How did this young brother manage to get here? It’s really puzzling."

The others were also quite perplexed. Such a dangerous place, yet Lin Feng was acting alone, full of eerie mysteries.

Lin Feng said, "It’s like this, I originally followed other cultivators from the East Sea, coming around this way, but we encountered powerful fierce beasts. Many people died, and the surviving ones scattered. I’ve been traveling alone in the Ice Plateau World, not knowing exactly where I’ve ended up."

Lin Feng still had some reservations about these people, not telling the whole truth. When out in the world, one must always be cautious.

Especially in the Cultivator World, everywhere is filled with conflict and deceit. A slight mistake might lead to death and disappearance.

So Lin Feng didn’t fully trust these people before him.

The middle-aged cultivator said, "We are heading to the Ice Rift Valley to collect Cold Ice Marrow. Young brother can follow us there and return to Jiuzhou with us afterward."

"Is there Cold Ice Marrow here?" Lin Feng was shocked.

This was something he’d heard about, an origin crafted from the earth, transformed into a liquid after countless years of transformation.

It only appears in extremely cold places and can greatly enhance a cultivator’s cultivation, considered the most precious Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

"That’s right! It is indeed Cold Ice Marrow! If we can collect some, young brother can have a share," the middle-aged cultivator said.

Lin Feng clasped his hands and said calmly, "Many thanks for the kind intentions, Fellow Daoist. I’m most grateful, so I’ll follow you all to Ice Rift Valley to search for Cold Ice Marrow."

The middle-aged cultivator nodded and said, "I am Wu Yuan. How should young brother be addressed?"

"Lin Feng..."

...

Then the middle-aged cultivator introduced the others.

The group continued their journey across the ice plateau.

The Ice Plateau World was a vast expanse of white, easy to lose direction and get trapped within.

In such a cold place, ordinary compasses, guiding devices wouldn’t function at all.

Perhaps once taken out, they would freeze and crack.

Lin Feng noticed Wu Yuan holding a special compass, radiating cold.

In the Ice Plateau World, it wasn’t affected.

Wu Yuan said, "This compass is polished from Nine Yin Cold Ice, especially for use in the Ice Plateau World. Such a compass is extremely valuable, hard to buy even with wealth."

Wu Yuan’s tone carried some complacency. Their group managed to travel smoothly through the Ice Plateau World relying on this precious compass for direction.

Lin Feng said, "It seems Taoist must frequent the Ice Plateau World?"

Wu Yuan nodded and said, "The Ice Plateau World, although harsh, hard to survive, does have some rare treasures. Whether one can obtain them depends on personal ability. The Ice Plateau World is far more cruel than other places."

"Hmm..." Lin Feng nodded.

At night, they rested inside an ice cave formed by an iceberg.

During the night, it’s not advisable to move on the ice plateau. During the day, temperatures are over a thousand degrees below zero. At night, temperatures plunge further.

Could drop to three or four thousand degrees below zero.

Such frigid temperatures.

Going out would definitely freeze you into an icicle.

At this time, some powerful fierce beasts in the Ice Plateau World would also come out to hunt.

Moreover.

At night, the Ice Plateau World often experiences gale winds.

In such a cold place, once the wind starts.

The cold wind slices like a knife.

Causing severe damage to a cultivator’s body.

Hiding in an ice cave can block the cold wind, is the best choice.

Also, the temperature inside the ice cave is much warmer than outside.

...

"These people are not good-hearted!" The Black Bear Demon Monarch transmitted to Lin Feng.

Lin Feng nodded.

How could he not see this?

It’s just that Lin Feng also wanted to obtain Cold Ice Marrow. If these people didn’t plot against him, peaceful coexistence and mutual prosperity would be the best outcome.

If these people dared to scheme against him.

Then Lin Feng wouldn’t mind eliminating them all.

The Cultivator World.

Is inherently so ruthless.

A world that consumes without mercy, one cannot afford compassion.

Because.

That might cause you to lose your life.

Over the years.

What kind of things hasn’t Lin Feng been through?

So he’s already developed a decisive and ruthless character.

...

That night wasn’t peaceful outside; cold winds howled and beastly roars shook the heavens.

Fortunately, their hiding spot didn’t receive visits from fierce beasts.

The next morning, everyone continued their journey.

It wasn’t until ten days later that they reached the Ice Rift Valley.

Finding such an ice rift valley in this vast, endless Ice Plateau World was truly no easy task.

They flew down.

"Screech..." A sharp, ear-piercing cry echoed.

Fierce beasts flew up from below.

These were avian-type fierce beasts, about one meter long, entirely snow-white, bodies like crocodiles but with wolf heads.

This fierce beast is known as the Double-winged Wolf-headed Crocodile.

It’s a relatively common fierce beast in the Ice Plateau World.

"Summon flying swords to kill them!"

Wu Yuan sternly shouted, evidently quite experienced.

The group swiftly summoned flying swords, charging at the Double-winged Wolf-headed Crocodiles rising from below.

Thump! Thump!

The tearing sound echoed endlessly, blood splattered across the sky.

A large number of Double-winged Wolf-headed Crocodiles were slaughtered.

The remaining Double-winged Wolf-headed Crocodiles dared not continue attacking the group, circling around instead.

The group continued flying downward, eventually reaching the bottom of the Ice Rift Valley.

Then they proceeded deeper. At the Ice Rift Valley’s bottom, there were numerous ravines leading into the earth’s depths.

"It’s the third passage. Unknown whether this third passage holds danger?" A cultivator slightly frowned as he spoke.

The third passage emitted waves of chilling cold, evoking an unsettling feeling.

At this time, the group all turned their gaze to Lin Feng. Wu Yuan, with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes, said, "Lin Daoist, how about going down to investigate?"

This might be the reason they brought Lin Feng, wanting him to scout the way for them.

Many cultivators had vicious looks, completely contrasting with their previous friendly smiles.

As if Lin Feng wouldn’t agree.

They’d immediately strike and kill Lin Feng.

Unexpectedly, Lin Feng nodded and said, "Alright, no problem. I’ll go down to explore, you all wait here."