allonlinenovel Chapter 228 Legend of the Far North
Chapter 228 Legend of the Far North
In the far north, the biting wind howled like a ferocious beast, sweeping across this vast, boundless world of ice and snow. After a long and arduous journey, Jasmine, Yichen, Mengli, and their companions finally entered this mysterious and unknown region. As far as the eye could see, the undulating glaciers shimmered with a cold light under the sunlight, resembling sleeping giants of the earth, or an insurmountable barrier isolating this land from the outside world.
"Finally, we've reached the far north! This place is so cold!" Yi Chen exhaled a breath of white air, which was instantly dispersed by the cold wind. His cheeks were red from the cold, but his eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation.
Mengli hugged her arms tightly, her body trembling slightly: "This temperature feels like my blood is going to freeze, but maybe it holds the secret we've been searching for."
The group trudged through the icy wilderness, each step sinking into the thick snow with a crunching sound. After an unknown amount of time, they finally discovered an ancient tribe. The tribe's buildings were unique, constructed entirely of massive blocks of ice and animal bones. The tribe's inhabitants were tall and robust, with dark, rough skin and eyes that shone with a simple yet resilient spirit. They wore heavy animal hides, tenaciously surviving in this icy wilderness.
Jasmine stepped forward and asked an elderly member of the tribe, "Old man, we've heard some ancient legends about the mysteries of the human body in this area. Do you know anything about them?"
The old man slowly raised his head, his face etched with the marks of time. He gazed intently at the crowd, and after a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Travelers from afar, this far north indeed hides many secrets. Beneath the glacier lies a mysterious ancient city, said to be connected to an ancient civilization and mysterious powers. But that place is fraught with danger, protected by powerful ice and snow magic, and countless people have gone there and never returned."
Upon hearing this, the disciples' eyes lit up with excitement. Yi Chen couldn't help but say, "Elder Jasmine, let's explore that ancient city. Perhaps we can find the key to unlocking the mysteries of the human body."
Jasmine frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Now that we're here, we certainly can't miss this opportunity. But everyone must be careful and not act rashly."
To gather more information about the ancient city, Jasmine and her companions settled in the tribe. Through conversations with the inhabitants, they learned that the ancient city was called "Lingyuan Ancient City," and that it was said to harbor a mysterious power that could allow people to break through their limits and gain immense power. However, the ancient city was protected by powerful ice and snow magic; approaching rashly would result in being swept into an endless vortex of ice and snow.
"Ice and snow magic?" A hint of doubt flashed in Mengli's eyes. "I have some understanding of natural elements, perhaps I can find a way to break it."
Jasmine nodded: "Let's figure something out together. The most urgent thing is to find the entrance to the ancient city."
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Jasmine nodded: "Let's figure something out together. The most urgent thing is to find the entrance to the ancient city."
Guided by the tribal residents, Jasmine and her companions arrived at the edge of the glacier. The glacier towered into the clouds, like an insurmountable barrier. Its surface was smooth as a mirror, radiating a biting cold, as if warning them not to approach lightly.
“According to the legends of the tribe, the entrance to the ancient city is located beneath this glacier, but no one knows its exact location.” Jasmine looked at the glacier in front of her and fell into deep thought.
Yi Chen paced around the glacier, carefully observing the surrounding environment: "Could there be any special markings or clues here?"
Just then, Xiaofeng suddenly shouted, "Look everyone, the patterns on this glacier seem a bit strange."
The crowd gathered around, and saw that the patterns on the glacier's surface formed a peculiar design, resembling some ancient script or mysterious symbols. These patterns shimmered faintly in the sunlight, as if telling a story of forgotten history.
“This might be the key to entering the ancient city.” Jasmine squatted down, gently touching the patterns with her fingers, feeling the energy fluctuations contained within.
Mengli closed her eyes, concentrated, and tried to sense the connection between these patterns and the natural elements. "I can feel it. These patterns contain the power of water and ice elements, and they seem to be conveying some kind of information."
Jasmine nodded slightly: "That's right, we need to decipher this information and find a way to enter the ancient city."
So, the group began to carefully study the patterns on the glacier. They used their knowledge, combined with the theory in traditional Chinese medicine about the correspondence between the human body's meridians and the energy of heaven and earth, in an attempt to decipher the mystery of these patterns.
“Traditional Chinese medicine says that the meridians in the human body are channels for the flow of energy. Could the patterns on this glacier also be a marker of some kind of energy channel?” Yi Chen put forward his idea.
Jasmine's eyes lit up: "Very likely. We can try to find the starting and ending points of these patterns by following the rules of meridian flow."
Following this line of thought, the group began their search on the glacier. They struggled to climb through the icy wilderness, the biting wind stinging their faces, their hands and feet gradually losing feeling, but none of them gave up.
Finally, in a corner of the glacier, they discovered a unique pattern. This pattern formed a circle with a small indentation in the center, and the surrounding patterns radiated outwards, resembling the rays of the sun.
"Could this pattern be the entrance sign?" Xiaofeng asked excitedly.
Jasmine stepped forward and carefully examined the pattern. She circulated her spiritual energy and gently placed her palm on the indentation. Suddenly, a powerful suction force came, and before anyone could react, they were sucked into the glacier.
"Ah!" Everyone exclaimed in surprise as their bodies plummeted rapidly into the darkness.
After an unknown amount of time, they finally landed heavily on a cold patch of ground. The surroundings were pitch black and eerily silent; the only sound was their rapid breathing.
"Is everyone alright?" Jasmine's voice rang out in the darkness.
Everyone responded, confirming that they were all safe and sound.
“This should be the area beneath the glacier. The ancient city might be nearby.” Jasmine stood up, gathering a ball of spiritual energy in her hand to illuminate the surrounding environment.
They found themselves inside a massive ice cave, its walls shimmering with an eerie light, as if countless stars were embedded within them. From the depths of the cave, a mysterious sound, like an ancient incantation or a low roar, echoed faintly, reverberating through the silent cave and sending chills down their spines.
"What was that sound?" Mengli clung tightly to Jasmine, a hint of fear in her eyes.
"Whatever it is, let's proceed with caution." Jasmine gripped her weapon tightly and took the lead towards the source of the sound.
The group cautiously advanced through the ice cave, each step fraught with uncertainty and danger. The mysterious voice grew clearer, as if beckoning them, yet also warning them to stay away.
Suddenly, a massive stone gate appeared ahead. The gate was covered in intricate patterns, resembling the veins on a glacier. On either side of the gate stood a colossal ice sculpture, each holding a weapon, imposing and majestic, as if guarding the secrets behind the gate.
"Is this the entrance to the ancient city?" Yi Chen looked at the stone gate in front of him, his heart filled with anticipation.
Jasmine carefully observed the patterns on the stone door, trying to find a way to open it. However, at that moment, the temperature in the ice cave suddenly dropped sharply, and the surrounding air seemed to freeze into ice crystals, making it difficult to breathe.
"Oh no, danger!" Jasmine shouted, and everyone immediately became alert, gripping their weapons tightly, preparing to face the unknown challenge. What exactly is hidden in this ice cave? They mustered their courage once more, ready to embrace the adventure that lay ahead.