Suddenly, a three-meter-tall Bronze Puppet darted out from the shadows, moving with ease.

As it ran, it emitted a peculiar mechanical whirring sound.

The Bronze Puppet charged at Mountain and River Origin, throwing a punch directly at Mountain and River Origin's abdomen.

Bang!

Mountain and River Origin let out a muffled groan as his body was sent flying dozens of meters, crashing to the ground, bouncing back up, and finally landing amidst the Demon Warlocks and Beastman Wizards, knocking over a large group.

"Brother!"

Mountain River Oak ignored everything else, shouting loudly, breaking free from all spells, and wielding the Steel Pillar, rushing in front of Mountain and River Origin, continuously swinging the Steel Pillar to prevent enemies from approaching.

"Innate Puppet." Zhang Xinglie looked at the puppet standing ahead.

Molten Hammer chuckled, saying, "Damn it, even in death they won't let someone die properly, Ice Snow Divine Sect really has no shame, using such treasures."

Mountain and River Origin slowly stood up, lowering his head, his body swaying lightly.

His whole body was flowing with fresh blood.

Zhou Leng couldn't help but recall the time when the Sea Siren attacked the city, the Mountain and River Origin sitting atop a mountain of corpses.

And now, Mountain and River Origin was like a mountain of corpses.

Mountain and River Origin slowly raised his head, walking towards the Innate Puppet.

"Brother!"

"Protect our friends."

Mountain and River Origin spat out a mouthful of blood, slowly ran, charging towards the Innate Puppet.

The Innate Puppet took a step forward, throwing a second punch.

Boom...

Mountain and River Origin was sent flying, crashing to the ground.

Mountain River Oak dropped the Steel Pillar, caught Mountain and River Origin, and the two fell to the ground together.

The Beastmen and Demons retreated one after another, standing behind the Bronze Puppet.

Mountain and River Origin slowly got up.

"It's our turn now."

Zhou Leng stepped over Mountain and River Origin, walking towards the Bronze Puppet.

At this moment, Zhou Leng was incredibly calm.

When faced with death, instead, he entered a state of tranquility, thinking of nothing, caring about nothing, fearing nothing.

Everything was already destined.

No one could defeat the Innate Puppet.

But they must fight.

Mountain and River Origin stretched out his arm, blocking Zhou Leng.

"I can still stand."

Mountain and River Origin charged out for the third time, the Bronze Puppet threw a punch for the third time.

Clash!

Mountain and River Origin was sent flying, Zhou Leng and five others intercepted it together.

The six flew out together.

Molten Hammer and Black Barrel opened their mouths, spitting blood.

"Ugh..." Mountain and River Origin spat out a large mouthful of blood, surprisingly climbing up again, swaying.

His entire body was soaked in blood.

"Brother..." Mountain River Oak cried, face full of tears, shouting.

Mountain and River Origin patted his brother's shoulder, step by step walking towards the Bronze Puppet.

The Bronze Puppet threw a fourth punch.

Mountain and River Origin collided with the five, all tumbling out, rolling on the ground.

The terrifying Innate Power dispersed among the six.

Zhou Leng's closed lips slowly parted, blood seeping from the corners.

Mountain and River Origin half got up, slipped, and fell to the ground with a thud, his head hitting hard against the ice.

"Brother..."

"Mountain and River Origin..." they called softly.

Blood trickled from the corner of Mountain and River Origin's mouth, his gaze resolute, first crawling, then kneeling, and finally slowly standing up.

He took a step forward; his body tilted, and everyone hurriedly went forward to support him.

"I'm still standing." Mountain and River Origin stared ahead.

There was no fear in his eyes, nothing seemed to be ahead.

Only forward.

Behind him stood his comrades.

He took a step, and the voice of Jade Wings sounded.

"Enough, Master Frosty Hand never said they must be killed."

Behind, Jade Wings flapped its wings, flew overhead, and landed beside the Bronze Puppet.

The Bronze Puppet slowly turned its head, looking at Jade Wings, nodding gently.

"Let's wait for Master Frosty Hand." Jade Wings said.

A Vitality Stage Demon said, "But he first killed Pure Black Fang, then Cyan Black Claw. The name of Cyan Black, all are demigod descendants."

"They're dead, so why act the hero now? Didn't Cyan Black Claw die right in front of you?" Jade Wings scolded.

The demon froze for a moment, suppressed its anger, and fell silent.

"Is he here?"

An aged voice echoed from the depths of the passage, followed by the sound of chaotic footsteps.

"He's here!" Jade Wings bowed its head in that direction.

Zhou Leng and the others looked towards the voice, seeing a group approaching from the end of the passage.

Multiple Vitality Stage demons, Giant Dragons, and Demon Spirit Warriors lined up on both sides.

In the forefront, a Demon Spirit Master smiled as he stepped forward.

The Demon Spirit Master wore a white robe embroidered with snowflakes, his skin sky-blue, with two tendrils atop his head.

A snow-white White Crystal Dragonbone Staff floated on his right side.

On each of his shoulders floated a light sphere, one blue, one white.

Zhou Leng and the others felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

This blue-skinned man had a very strong aura, with two Demon Spirit Light Balls, at least Innate.

"We finally meet, human, I am Frosty Hand, or more precisely, an avatar." Frosty Hand smiled, looking at Zhou Leng, leading his group slowly closer.

He spoke fluent Chinese.

Everyone turned their heads, all staring at Zhou Leng.

Zhou Leng was slightly surprised.

"Around August last year, you were in Shuizhou Demon City and killed an Ice Crystal Demon Lion that was a summoned companion of my disciple," said Frosty Hand.

The incident happened over half a year ago, Zhou Leng was momentarily stunned—it was such a small matter that he almost forgot about it.

However, since it was his first time entering Shuizhou Demon City, he quickly remembered.

"Yes," Zhou Leng said calmly.

"Good, I've been looking for you for a long time, stay here," Frosty Hand smiled and said.

Everyone's heart sank; the implication of "stay here" carried multiple meanings.

The two sides were getting closer and closer.

Zhang Xinglie said, "Honorable Frosty Hand, I admit you are very powerful, but aren't you afraid of the Human Race and Dragon Country's retaliation?"

"Do you think our Ice Snow Divine Sect fears the Human Race?"

"What about adding the giants?" Mountain and River Origin, already closest to them, stepped forward.

"And what about the dwarves! Zhou Leng is a Duke of our Dwarf Race!" Molten Hammer also stepped forward.

"Zhou Leng... hmm, even the name seems destined with our Ice Snow Divine Sect."

Mountain River Oak stepped in front of Mountain and River Origin, staring at Frosty Hand, "No one can kill my friends while I stand."

"You..." said Mountain and River Origin.

"Brother, it's my turn now. I'm not as strong as you, not as smart as you, but I know it's my turn now."

Mountain River Oak straightened his body, standing in front of the six, looking ahead.

The young giant's eyes were clear and fearless.

Zhou Leng looked at the backs of the two giants, then turned to Frosty Hand.

Jade Wings and Frosty Hand's words hid important information.

"I can stay, but you must let my teammates go, allow them safe passage through the Giant Trial," Zhou Leng said.

Frosty Hand nodded and smiled, "As long as you stay, everything can be arranged."

"Zhou Leng,"

The other five looked at Zhou Leng in unison.

Zhang Xinglie gritted his teeth, clenching so hard they creaked.

He stared at Zhou Leng, eyes slightly red.

Zhou Leng did not look at the five, instead looked at Frosty Hand.

"I need to see them leave," Zhou Leng said.

Frosty Hand nodded and said, "I will teleport them out and use a Crystal Ball to let you see their trail."

Zhang Xinglie asked, "Why do you want Zhou Leng to stay?"

Frosty Hand said, "First, he is destined with our Ice Snow Divine Sect. Secondly... this place needs him. As for the specific reason, it's inconvenient to say more. After you leave, it'd be best to keep your mouths shut, or I won't mind taking action personally."

"Zhou Leng..." Mountain and River Origin turned to look at Zhou Leng, his eyes filled with reluctance and apology.

Zhou Leng gave a slight smile, "Now, it's my turn."

Everyone's eyes reddened.

Mountain River Oak could not hold back any longer, large tears falling, wiping them constantly with both hands.

Yet they couldn't stop the tears.

Zhang Xinglie gritted his teeth, looking at Frosty Hand, looking at Jade Wings, looking at all the demons and beastmen.

Remembering each one firmly.

Molten Hammer's eyes were bloodshot.

"Pass the Giant Trial well, then kill more Sea Sirens, more demons, more beastmen."

Zhou Leng strode forward.

Frosty Hand waved the magic staff, pointing at the other five, the blue light ball on his shoulder flickering.

A blue magic array appeared beneath the five's feet.

The magic array spun rapidly, transforming into a sky-high blue light, enveloping the unwilling five, and they vanished.

Frosty Hand took out a transparent Crystal Ball, the size of an apple, and with a stroke, the scene of Avalanche Plateau appeared on it.

Strong winds howled, rocks scattered, and snow enveloped everything.

The five swallowed Pills, quickly advancing in the terrifying blizzard.

He tossed the Crystal Ball to Zhou Leng, saying, "Let's go."

Zhou Leng caught the Crystal Ball, following the group silently.

Jade Wings walked beside Zhou Leng, looking at the Crystal Ball while smiling and saying, "Want to join the Ice Snow Divine Sect? Maybe you'll survive."

"Alright, as long as I can survive, it doesn't matter," Zhou Leng said without expression, tone calm.

"Uh..." Jade Wings was at a loss for words, "You're... quite smart."

After walking for some time, Zhou Leng said, "Master Frosty Hand, can you now tell me why you sought me out?"

Frosty Hand continued forward, saying, "In the legend of the Frost Giants, we discovered traces of My God. After years of investigation, this Frost Giant Tomb contains My God's divine token."

The nearby demons who understood Chinese had bright eyes, but only Jade Wings, catching a glimpse of Frosty Hand, hurriedly lowered his head, feigning indifference.

Frosty Hand continued speaking.

"However, within this Frost Giant Tomb, there are three buried demigod Frost Giants, one of which is infinitely close to the Void God."

"Void God?" Zhou Leng heard the term for the first time.

"I translated it myself into Chinese, you humans probably haven't heard of it."

"Above a demigod is a Void God."

"Powerhouses of this realm, even in death, can leave power residuals for thousands of years, but it would gradually weaken."

"Unfortunately, Avalanche Plateau holds even greater power, the power of their deaths hasn't weakened over the years, instead it remains strong."

"Perhaps this is why Frost Giants are buried on this plateau."

"We wish to enter the tomb to obtain My God's divine token."

"Everything was well planned, but, humans plan and Heaven laughs, the power inside was far beyond estimation."

"All our prepared measures failed, costing a Legendary Puppet and three Innate Puppets."

Zhou Leng's heart skipped a beat.

Frosty Hand glanced at Zhou Leng, continuing, "Even if my original form came, retrieving it might not be possible."

"Fortunately, I detected you."

Zhou Leng said, "How did you know I might obtain the divine token?"

"I said you were destined with My God," Frosty Hand smiled.

The rest listened, utterly bewildered, especially the members of the Ice Snow Divine Sect.

Jade Wings' eyes shifted back and forth.

Zhou Leng's mind recalled his life experiences, related to ice power... then it could only be...

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