Once again, the Ice Field sealed by ominous clouds emerged, towering ice mountains piercing through the clouds and reflecting starlight, radiating a hazy brilliance.
This was precisely the area where the dead Ice Jiao had once roamed.
The group had purposefully chosen a familiar route. Upon landing on the highest ice peak, Shi Chun directed the others to step away, leaving Li Hongjiu alone with him.
"We're not too far from the exit now."
This was Shi Chun's opening remark.
Li Hongjiu surveyed the surroundings, then teased with a dazzling smile, "I'm surprised you'd dare to head straight for the exit at this time."
Shi Chun replied, "Tomorrow, the day after, perhaps the third day from now—the exit should open then, right?"
