Cold Cave is not far from the place where Xuan Bai Huar Ven grows.
Chen Yun followed Wu Kejiu, Kang Yuan, and Qin Ming, taking a few turns. After flying about 100 Li (approximately 50 km), they arrived at the side of a small mountain.
The small mountain is estimated to be only about a hundred meters high and looks quite ordinary.
However, after arriving here, Wu Kejiu revealed a serious expression, pointing to the nearby cave and saying, "This is the Cold Cave. Everyone must remain on high alert once we go in. Otherwise, if we accidentally get bitten by hidden spiritual insects, our lives may be in danger."
"Okay."
"We will definitely be careful."
Gao Chen and Xu Yang, and others, responded.
Chen Yun, as one of the four "spokespeople", must lead by example and walk in front.
He and Wu Kejiu walked side by side towards the inside.
Knowing the danger inside the cave, he immediately expanded his spiritual consciousness to investigate the surroundings.
The cave is very dark.
But with his spiritual consciousness extended, Chen Yun was able to see everything clearly.
This is a very narrow passage.
It's probably just wide enough for two or three people to walk side by side.
And Chen Yun's spiritual consciousness revealed that this narrow condition extends at least two or three li (about 1 to 2 kilometers) ahead.
There is an exit at least two or three li (about 1 to 2 kilometers) away.
It is quite dark over there, but the passage is much wider.
Moreover, with the aid of his spiritual awareness, he could see that there was beginning to be some thin ice over there.
It is quite obvious that that side is not the destination.
Regarding the spiritual insects, spiritual beasts, and spiritual birds mentioned by Wu Kejiu, they have not been seen yet.
Chen Yun walked resolutely and quickly forward.
Wu Kejiu seems to have discovered that the passage outside is safe.
Following Chen Yun with a furrowed brow, he said, "It's a bit strange."
Without turning his head, Chen Yun asked, "What's strange?"
Wu Kejiu said, "When we came here last time, there were many spiritual insects on this side. But this time, there are none."
Qin Ming also wondered in confusion, "Yes, last time we suffered a lot just to go through this passage. It's weird."
The Dragon Maiden Sanjiu laughed, "Perhaps after we left last time, some powerful cultivator came by and wiped out all the spiritual insects."
Kang Yuan nodded, saying, "There is a possibility."
As Chen Yun was experiencing the Moon and Sun Grotto for the first time, he was also visiting this place for the first time, and certainly had no knowledge of the specifics.
However, he indeed did not find any spiritual insects. He maintained his vigilance and continued forward without stopping for a moment.
It is indeed quite smooth.
Everyone arrived at the passage exit in no time.
This is a larger passage.
What is different from the passage outside is that there is a layer of thin ice on the stone walls here.
Chen Yun still has not found any danger.
However, not recognizing the way, he turned his head to look at Wu Kejiu, "What's the next step?"
Using "illumination technique," Wu Kejiu determined the direction and pointed to the east, saying, "We should walk in this direction. After traveling about thirty to forty li, we should enter a subterranean cave. There is a huge cold pond over there."
Kang Yuan added, "There are Xuexing plants growing around the cold pond, but there are countless spiritual beasts and birds nesting there. You'll have to figure out a way to hold off those beasts and birds. I only need to collect two Xuexing plants and then we can withdraw."
Chen Yun responded with an "oh," and continued to lead the way in front of Wu Kejiu.
He had already made up his mind. He would use his spiritual consciousness to explore the area and if there were enough Zhi Guo with not too high danger level, he would take them all. If there were Zhi Guo but with very high danger level, he would figure out another way.
The group traveled another ten or so li.
However, Chen Yun's spiritual consciousness still did not detect any danger.
Even insects, beasts, or birds were not found. Not even a single ant.
It seems there are no organisms growing here at all.
However, Wu Kejiu started to feel uneasy, "This is not right! It feels very wrong!"
Kang Yuan also said with some anxiety, "Originally, there should be many spiritual insects here, as well as some spiritual beasts. Why can't we see any spiritual insects now?"
The Dragon Maiden Sanjiu and Gao Chen, among others, looked at each other in surprise.
It seems to be unable to understand why this place is completely different from when they last came here.
Zhang Ling had never been here before either.
She guessed, "Could it be like the Dragon Maiden said, that all the spiritual insects and beasts have been annihilated by someone?"
For a time, everyone couldn't think of any other possibilities and had to accept it.
originally moving confidently, Chen Yun's heart stirred.
He knew that Wu Kejiu and the others had been here before, and wouldn't randomly fire without purpose.
Since there were many spiritual insects, beasts, and birds here before, and now none of them can be seen, it's not possible that any cultivator randomly consumed them all.
After all, if it were him, would he just waste time killing spiritual insects, beasts, and birds just to take spiritual roots from the heaven and earth?
The answer is definitely no!
Chen Yun believed that there was probably some kind of situation here, leading to the disappearance of all the spiritual insects, beasts, and birds.
He suddenly thought of the normal territory among animals.
For example, the territory range of an adult male Siberian tiger can be as large as a thousand square kilometers.
In the territory of an adult male Siberian tiger, there are usually no other predators. Even wolf packs will avoid it.
Chen Yun pondered whether a very powerful spiritual beast, insect, or bird was born in the Extreme Cold Cave, driving away or killing all other living beings?
If that's the case, then this journey might be extremely dangerous.
As Kui Jiu, Kang Yuan, and Qin Ming initially described the Cold Cave as extremely dangerous.
Letting three senior masters say the words "extremely dangerous."
It seems that the spiritual insects, beasts, and birds here are extremely formidable.
Now, if a spiritual beast, bird, or insect capable of driving away all other living beings had truly emerged, its strength would probably be unfathomable.
Chen Yun was unsure whether to continue.
Since everyone showed no sign of retreating, he could only bite the bullet and continue forward with the group.
Along the way, it was especially safe. The group did not encounter a single spiritual beast, bird, or insect and arrived at the location of the subterranean cold pond.
...
Ahead lies a massive cold pond.
It is estimated to be about 20,000 to 30,000 square kilometers in size.
The most important thing is that it is very cold here.
It is so cold that the ground and stone walls are covered with layer upon layer of thick ice.
However, what is astonishing is that although the temperature here is at least minus one hundred degrees, the water in the pond has not frozen, and occasionally white vapor rises from it, enveloping the surroundings.
Chen Yun's spiritual consciousness still did not detect any danger here.
Wu Kejiu also seemed to have not detected anything, "Hm? There really is no danger?"
Kang Yuan suddenly smiled, "Then I can directly go to the small island in the middle of the pond to collect Xuexing."
No wonder Kang Yuan feels happy.
After all, if they encounter spiritual beasts or the like, they can help with their strength, and he will have to give them a reward in return.
However, if there is no danger and no one helps out, he can save a lot of rewards.
Chen Yun's spiritual consciousness was still exploring.
Suddenly, he discovered that there were more than twenty Juguo trees growing on the small island in the middle of the pond.
Most importantly, thirteen or fourteen of them were almost ripe!
From the color, he could judge that with another night's wait, these fruits would be ripe.
Thinking about this, Chen Yun did not bother to check if Kang Yuan was already taking the Xuexing. He turned his head and discussed with Wu Kejiu, "I noticed that the Ju Guo on the small island is almost ripe. Could we go to Huo Jian Peak tomorrow? I'll take care of the……"
He did not finish his sentence.
Suddenly, a loud "wah" sound came from in front.
Following that, Kang Yuan, who had just soared not far above the surface of the pond, let out a terrible shriek and crashed back out, hitting the stone wall and ice layer with a heavy thud!
"What happened?"
"Be careful! There's something not right in the pond!"
Wu Kejiu, Qin Ming, and Gao Chen quickly assumed a fighting stance.
Chen Yun also watched the pond, his spiritual consciousness still probing to see if Kang Yuan was alright.
Perhaps Kang Yuan was caught off guard and attacked without warning.
Now he was seriously injured, unconscious and spewing blood from his mouth.
Chen Yun spoke quickly, "Zhang Ling, go and tend to Kang fellow first. The rest of you, retreat while on guard! Before we understand what kind of danger is at the bottom of the pond, we should temporarily keep a bit farther away from the water!"
He quickly formulated a strategy with just three or two sentences.
Although Wu Kejiu felt a bit awkward that Chen Yun had taken the "leadership" away from him, he knew the situation was urgent and there was no time for dissatisfaction.
He said in a serious tone, "Everyone, retreat!"
The group slowly retreated.
Zhang Ling, on the other hand, rushed quickly to Kang Yuan and then pulled out a porcelain bottle from her pocket. She poured a pill out of it and stuffed it into Kang Yuan's mouth instantly.
Before they had even taken a few steps back, the pond water surged again.
Suddenly, a huge tail shot up from the pond and smacked towards everyone forcefully!
Chen Yun's eyes widened in alarm as he saw that the massive tail looked somewhat like a fish's tail, but it was different.
Due to the dangerous situation, he didn't have time to distinguish between them and instinctively used his jumping golden light to retreat.
He shot out like a arrow, soaring to the outside of the entrance.
However, the others weren't as quick and everyone got hit.
"Water snake!"
"It's a water snake!"
Everyone was terrified and shouted in alarm.
