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Chapter 375 Ice World
The moment David stepped into the passage, a biting cold swept over him like a tide, as if to freeze him completely.

It was pitch black all around, with only a faint blue light flickering at the end of the passage, like the eyes of an icy world, staring at him coldly.

"This is the breath of the ice world..."

David whispered to himself.

Then, he activated the ice element mark in his body and directly controlled the power of ice.

The passage was not long, and David soon reached the end.

The moment he stepped out of the passage, the scene before him made him hold his breath.

He stood on an endless ice field. The sky was a deep blue, as if covered by endless frost.

There was deathly silence all around, with only the cold wind whistling past, bringing a biting chill.

In the distance, a huge ice palace can be vaguely seen, with its spires reaching into the sky and emitting a cold light.

"This... is the ice world." David said in a low voice, with a hint of shock in his eyes.

He looked around and found that the power of ice here was several times stronger than that in the far north of the Bright Continent.

The air was filled with a cold energy, making it difficult to even breathe.

"We must find the source of the icy power as soon as possible." David said in a low voice with a firm look.

He took a step forward and walked towards the Frost Palace in the distance.

However, after taking a few steps, the ground suddenly began to shake and huge cracks appeared on the ice field.

A large number of frost creatures emerged from the cracks, their bodies made entirely of frost, and their eyes flashed with cold blue light.

The creatures let out low growls and then pounced on David.

"It seems that I have been discovered." David whispered, and the power of ice burst out instantly.

He waved his hands and countless ice cones appeared, instantly devouring the frost creatures that were rushing towards him.

However, the number of these creatures seemed endless, pouring out of the cracks in an endless stream.

"Can't waste time here."

David's eyes focused, and the power in his body burst out again.

He put his hands together and directly controlled the power of ice, transforming it into a giant ice sword.

David gripped the hilt of the sword and swung it violently. The giant ice sword swept out, instantly clearing out the frost creatures in front of him.

After the battle, David took a deep breath and felt the flow of icy power in his body.

David continued to move forward on the ice field. The ice under his feet made a slight cracking sound and the cold wind cut across his cheeks like a knife.

In the distance, the outline of the Frost Palace was faintly visible in the blue light, like a huge ice sculpture, emitting a heart-pounding chill.

However, just as he was about to approach the palace, the sound of fierce fighting came from the front.

David stopped and listened.

That was the sound of metal colliding with ice crystals, mixed with low roars and sharp screams.

He ran quickly in the direction where the sound came from, his steps light and fast, as if he had merged into the ice field.

Passing through an area full of icicles, David saw a surprising scene.

A group of warriors wearing ice-blue armor are fighting fiercely with a group of snow monsters.

The warriors' armor was engraved with ancient runes, and they wielded weapons made of ice with sharp and graceful movements.

Their opponent, the snow demon, was tall and covered with thick frost, with scarlet light flashing in his eyes. Every attack he made was filled with destructive power.

The Ice Clan warriors were clearly at a disadvantage.

The number of snow monsters far exceeded theirs, and the power of these monsters seemed to be endless.

An Ice Clan warrior was hit by the snow demon's giant claws. His armor shattered instantly, and he was knocked several meters away and fell heavily on the ice.

Another warrior tried to provide support, but was besieged by two snow monsters and was in danger.

David did not hesitate. He quickly activated the ice element mark in his body, and the power of ice condensed into a huge ice blade in his hand.

He suddenly leaped up, and the ice blade cut through the air and slashed straight at a snow monster that was attacking an ice warrior.

The ice blade accurately cut off the snow monster's arm. The monster let out a shrill roar and then turned into ice chips and dissipated.

The Ice Clan warriors were shocked by the sudden assistance, but they quickly reacted and reorganized their defense.

David did not stop. His figure shuttled across the battlefield, and every swing of the ice blade took the life of a snow demon.

His movements were smooth and precise, as if he had completely merged with the power of ice.

"who are you?"

An Ice Clan warrior asked loudly, with vigilance and gratitude in his voice.

"My name is David, a traveler."

David answered while swinging his sword to repel a charging snow demon. "Now is not the time to talk. Let's deal with these monsters first!"

The Ice Clan warrior nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

They fought alongside David, the power of ice interweaving on the battlefield to form an indestructible line of defense.

The number of snow monsters gradually decreased, and finally, the last snow monster turned into ice chips under David's ice blade, and the battle finally ended.

The battlefield returned to a brief calm, with only the sound of the whistling cold wind echoing in the ears.

The Ice Clan warriors put away their weapons and looked at David with complicated eyes.

The Ice Clan warriors stood where they were, their eyes fixed on David.

Their eyes were filled with shock and awe, as if they had seen some incredible existence.

There was a subtle sense of oppression in the air, as if even the cold wind had stopped at this moment.

"You... the ice power in your body..."

An Ice Clan warrior whispered, his voice trembling, "They have completely suppressed our power..."

David frowned slightly. He did not release his power deliberately, but the ice element mark in his body seemed to resonate with the power of the Ice Clan warriors. He could feel that the ice power in these warriors seemed extremely weak in front of his power, like a firefly to the bright moon.

Eric's eyes were complicated, showing both vigilance and shock that was difficult to conceal.

"Who are you? Why is your ice power so strong? Even purer than the most powerful elder of our Ice Clan?"

David was silent for a moment, then activated the ice mark in his body, and a force suddenly appeared that was enough to make these ice warriors surrender.

"This power. The God of Ice? Are you the messenger of the God of Ice?" Eric trembled all over.

David felt that this was a good explanation and remained silent.

This also made the people of the Ice Clan more confident in their own guesses, and their expressions became more respectful.

"I'm Eric, the captain of the Ice Clan's guards. These snow monsters have been attacking our territory frequently recently. We were ordered to come and clear them out, but we didn't expect their numbers to be so large."

Eric's eyes flickered, and then he looked at David, "Are you willing to help us? The survival of the ice world may be in your hands."

David nodded without hesitation, "That's why I came here."

A relieved smile appeared on Eric's face. "Thank you. The Ice Clan will always remember your kindness."

David nodded, his eyes sweeping over the warriors.

Their armor was covered with cracks and their faces were tired, but their eyes were full of determination.

David frowned. "Where did these snow monsters come from? They don't seem to be ordinary frost creatures."

He was able to judge that these snow monsters were no different from the snow monsters in the Ice Hell. It seemed that the Ice Hell had indeed established a connection with the Ice World.

Eric's expression turned serious. "They come from the depths of the Frost Palace."

"Recently, the icy power in the palace has become extremely violent, and many dormant monsters have been awakened. We suspect that there is something wrong with the core of the palace."

David's gaze turned to the Frost Palace in the distance, knowing that the passage to the Ice Hell should be deep in the Frost Palace.

The connection between the Ice Hell and the Ice World is already obvious, and the abnormal power deep in the Frost Palace is likely to be the source of all this.

He took a deep breath, the cold air making his mind clearer.

"Eric." David turned around and looked at the captain of the Ice Clan guard.

"I need to know more about the ice world. Especially the history and current situation of the Frost Palace. Do you, the Ice Clan, know why the ice power suddenly became violent?"

Eric was silent for a moment, then nodded. "The Ice World has a long history. The Frost Palace is the holy place of our Ice Clan and the core of the Ice Power. According to legend, there is an ancient altar deep in the palace. A piece of Ice Heart is sealed on the altar. It is the source of energy for the entire Ice World. For thousands of years, the Ice Heart has maintained balance and maintained the stability of the Ice World."

"But recently." Eric's voice became low, "The power of the Ice Heart began to get out of control. The elders of our clan tried to go deep into the palace to explore, but without exception they were blocked by the violent ice power. Some elders were even attacked by the ice power and turned into ice sculptures when they tried to approach the altar."

David frowned, "Is the loss of control of the Ice Heart related to the invasion of the Ice Hell?"

Eric shook his head. "We don't know about the existence of the Ice Hell. But the loss of control of the Ice Heart has indeed brought about many abnormal phenomena. In addition to the frequent attacks of the Snow Demon, the climate on the ice field has also become extreme. Many originally peaceful areas have begun to experience ice storms and ice cracks. The living environment of our Ice Clan is deteriorating rapidly."

David nodded, already having a rough idea in his mind.

It is very likely that the power of the Ice Hell has penetrated into the Ice World in some way, affecting the balance of the Ice Heart.

The altar deep in the Frost Palace is the key to solving the problem.

David followed Eric and the Ice Clan warriors back to the territory of the Ice Kingdom.

Along the way, the cold wind on the ice field was still biting, but David's heart was full of thoughts.

The connection between the Ice Hell and the Ice World, the loss of control of the Ice Heart, the frequent attacks of the Snow Demon...all of this seems to point to a huge mystery.

The key to solving this mystery may lie in the history and power of the Ice Clan.

When they arrived at the border of the Ice Kingdom, a huge wall made of ice crystals came into view.

The city wall towers into the clouds, its surface engraved with ancient runes, emitting a faint blue light.

On the city wall, the guards of the Ice Clan held ice spears and looked into the distance vigilantly.

There are also runes engraved on their armor. Apparently, these runes are not just decorations, but are closely related to the power of ice.

"This is the capital of the Ice Kingdom - Frost City."

Eric introduced in a low voice with a hint of pride in his tone, "Our people have lived here for generations, relying on the power of ice to resist foreign enemies and maintain the balance of the world."

David nodded, his eyes scanning the runes on the wall.

He could feel that these runes were not simple decorations, but contained powerful icy power.

They seemed to resonate with the power in the bodies of the Ice Clan warriors, forming an invisible barrier to protect the city.

After entering the city gate, David was shocked by the scene before him.

The buildings in Frost City are made entirely of ice crystals. Tall ice towers stand on both sides of the streets, with their spires pointing straight to the sky.

On the streets, the residents of the Ice Tribe wore thick ice-blue robes, with calm and resolute expressions on their faces.

The power of ice also flows in their bodies. Although it is not as strong as that of the warriors, it is integrated with the entire city.

"The power of the Ice Clan comes from the Ice Heart."

As Eric led David through the streets, he explained in a low voice, "Our people will awaken the power of ice in their bodies from birth. As they grow older, this power will gradually increase. The most powerful warriors can condense the power of ice into weapons and even control frost storms."

David nodded. He could feel that the power system of the Ice Clan was fundamentally different from the elemental power of the Bright Continent.

The power of the Ice Clan seems to be purer and more dependent on the existence of the Ice Heart.

"So, does the loss of control of Ice Heart mean that your power will also be affected?" David asked.

Eric's face became solemn. "Yes. The loss of control of the Ice Heart not only made the climate of the Ice World extreme, but also made our power unstable. Many people in our tribe can no longer fully control the power of ice, and some even suddenly lost their power in battle, resulting in heavy casualties."

David was silent for a moment, then whispered, "I must understand the power system of the Ice Clan as soon as possible. Only in this way can I find a solution to the problem."

Eric nodded. "I will take you to see our elders. They are the oldest and wisest members of the Ice Clan, and they know the history and secrets of the Ice World."

After crossing several streets, David and Eric came to a huge ice crystal palace.

At the entrance of the palace, two elders of the Ice Clan were standing there, seemingly waiting for their arrival.

"This is Lord David."

Eric respectfully introduced him to the elders, "He possesses powerful ice power, and can even suppress our power. I think he may be the key to solving the problem of Ice Heart getting out of control."

(End of this chapter)