If you were asked to identify an item, would you choose to extract magical powers?

Snow and wind were everywhere, but when the ice giant uttered those words, the freezing power of the entire frozen forbidden land seemed to be suddenly blocked by something, and stopped in place.

The surrounding scene was completely still, except for Shen Bai and the ice giant, who were the only moving figures.

Shen Bai was slightly taken aback, not yet realizing the meaning behind those words.

After a long while, he suddenly raised his head and shouted.

"What did you say? You are the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty?"

He now holds a prominent and noble position in the Great Zhou Kingdom, so he has already read through all the important books in the entire Great Zhou Kingdom.

I also have a good understanding of that long-forgotten history.

He had an especially thorough understanding of the Great Qi Dynasty.

The fact that this ice giant in front of him claimed to be the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty left Shen Bai shocked.

Because in the past, it has been shown that the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty died a heroic death in that extremely terrible war.

The death of the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty led to the disintegration of the entire Great Qi Dynasty, which eventually led to the era of ten thousand cities.

If the ice giant before us is truly the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty, then it means that the history of the Great Qi Dynasty was false, or that the emperor did not die but faked his death.

The ice giant saw the shock in Shen Bai's eyes and the doubt in his heart, and slowly said, "I am not dead. I did almost die back then, but before I died, I entered the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land and was brought back to life by the power of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land."

"But I no longer want to leave the frozen wasteland, nor can I leave, so I have been living a life of ignominy in this frozen wasteland."

Shen Bai raised his hand and interrupted, "Wait a minute, I have some doubts. You just said that you are the emperor of the Great Qi Divine Dynasty. Putting aside whether that's true or not, you also said that you are the patriarch of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land. Where does that come from?"

He gleaned two key points from the ice giant's words.

He is not only the emperor of the Great Qi God, but also the patriarch of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land.

He didn't want to think about the first one, whether it was true or false, but the second one contained some information.

If he is the emperor of the Great Qi Dynasty, why is he also the clan leader of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land?

Which of these two roles came first is a very serious question.

After being interrupted by Shen Bai, the ice giant didn't seem unhappy at all. Instead, he looked at Shen Bai with a look of satisfaction.

"As expected of you, you can find the secrets in my words."

"I was first the patriarch of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land. After leaving the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land, I founded the Great Qi Divine Dynasty, which flourished and eventually ruled the entire world."

At this point, a hint of nostalgia appeared in the ice giant's eyes, as if he deeply missed the old days.

Shen Bai did not answer, but instead scanned the ice giant's entire body with a probing gaze.

He used his Void-Piercing Golden Eye to try and determine whether the Ice Giant was telling the truth or not, but the result was as shrouded in mystery as fog, making it impossible to make any progress.

He knew that this was because the ice giant in front of him was too powerful.

But since things had already progressed to this point, Shen Bai knew that the Ice Giant had other things to say next.

As expected, the ice giant paused briefly before continuing.

"The Ten Forbidden Zones all exist to deal with this world. The Ice and Snow Forbidden Zone is the wall surrounding the Ten Forbidden Zones, and it is the most solid part of the entire Forbidden Zone."

"When I led the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land to resist the attack of the entire world, I suddenly felt that the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land was gradually becoming weaker."

“If this continues, it will inevitably lead to great trouble. Therefore, I have chosen to resolutely leave the frozen and snowy forbidden land and establish the Great Qi Divine Dynasty.”

"My purpose is to use the nation's destiny to strengthen the defenses of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land."

"Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes; I have ultimately failed."

Speaking of this, the ice giant sighed, his tone filled with sadness.

He paused for about half an incense stick's time before the sadness in his eyes gradually disappeared, and finally he continued.

"I never imagined that the people of the Forbidden Land of Death would betray the entire world. They broke through the barriers of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land and finally descended upon this place."

"They formed a chaotic organization. They used the power of heaven and earth to take everything from me. I did not benefit from the nation's fortune. Instead, the destruction of the nation's fortune caused me great damage, and I was almost reduced to ashes."

Shen Bai nodded and said, "If that's the case, then we can make the connection."

The Great Qi Dynasty was terrifying, and its emperor was the master of the entire world, whose strength was unfathomable.

If someone emerges from one of the Ten Forbidden Lands, and is the patriarch of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land, then he certainly has the ability to become the emperor of the Great Qi Divine Dynasty.

His opponent is the Chaotic Organization, and behind the Chaotic Organization lies the Forbidden Zone of Death.

The two forbidden zones were locked in a fierce battle, which was actually a close contest, but the Death Forbidden Zone had the support of the entire world.

Under such circumstances, it was perfectly normal for the Great Qi Dynasty to disintegrate.

The ice giant nodded and said, "So I lost, I lost completely, I lost everything, and because of my loss, the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land suffered a backlash."

"On the contrary, this solid wall of ice and snow has become a shackle on the frozen wasteland."

"The frozen wasteland is melting every moment. If I hadn't been here to reinforce it with my supreme power, it would probably have already collapsed and wouldn't have been able to stop it in the slightest."

At this point, the ice giant's tone was filled with deep melancholy, as if he regretted what he had done in the past.

If he hadn't gone and started the Great Qi Dynasty, and had instead settled down in the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land, the people of the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land wouldn't have been deceived by the people of the Death Forbidden Land.

Even if the frozen wasteland is gradually melting, he can continue to find other opportunities to reinforce it, instead of being helpless like he is now.

Shen Bai pondered for a moment and said, "I'll believe what you say for now, but I have another question. You don't seem surprised by my arrival at all; on the contrary, you think it's a very normal thing."

"You seem to know me."

Upon hearing this, the ice giant fell silent.

The entire world became incredibly quiet, as if time had been frozen in time.

After a long while, the ice giant began to tell his story.

“I do not know you, I have never seen you before, but I do know what you are carrying.”

What am I carrying?

Shen Bai narrowed his eyes and said, "What are you referring to?"

The ice giant slowly said, "The power of all living beings, possessing the power of all living beings, can gather the abilities of all people into one, and there are no bottlenecks in improvement."

"You are the only person in this world who can defy heaven and earth."

If Shen Bai didn't quite understand what the Ice Giant meant by "Power of All Beings" before, he already knew what it was when the Ice Giant began to explain.

Possessing a myriad of abilities with no bottlenecks to improvement—isn't that referring to one's own mastery of skills?
Shen Bai frowned deeply. He felt that what the ice giant said made perfect sense. If that was the case, it seemed that he had completely figured out the origin of his cheat ability.

The ice giant continued, "With the power of heaven and earth, the world is absolutely unable to resist, because these worlds originally belong to this heaven and earth."

"If you want to destroy it, you can destroy it; if you want to be reborn, you can give it new life."

"But although heaven and earth belong to him, the living beings within them do not belong to him. All living beings have spirituality and their own thoughts, which is why the power of living beings can resist the power of heaven and earth."

"I don't know why I chose you, but I know that you are the only one who can rewrite this world in the future."

Shen Bai shook his head and said, "The future is the future, and the present is the present. Right now, all I want is to get out of this frozen wasteland."

During the conversation just now, Shen Bai did indeed figure out the origin of the cheat system, but that was a long time ago.

Although he is currently at the Immortal Realm, he is capable of challenging adversity and reaching the pinnacle of his cultivation.

To put it simply, Shen Bai is indeed not qualified to challenge this world.

Therefore, Shen Bai planned to focus on the immediate situation, first leaving the frozen and snowy forbidden area and heading to the border to relieve the border's urgent needs.

As for what happens next, perhaps he will consider taking action and engaging in a battle with this world once he reaches that level.

The ice giant nodded and said, "I know you want to get out of here, but it will be extremely difficult."

"I have a way that might help you escape from here."

At this point, the ice giant pointed to the oil lamp in Shen Bai's hand.

Upon hearing this, Shen Bai looked down at the oil lamp in his hand and frowned.

This oil lamp was his only way to resist the power of ice and snow. If he were to release the oil lamp now, he would inevitably be eroded by the power of ice and snow.

Just now, the ice giant pointed at this oil lamp, and he didn't quite understand what it meant.

Before Shen Bai could speak, the ice giant slowly opened his mouth.

"This oil lamp was specially prepared for you by me. I know that one day I will definitely meet you, and you will also be blocked by the power of ice and snow. The oil lamp can be your only means of survival."

"I will give you one more thing."

At this point, the ice giant raised his hand, and a terrifying bead appeared in his palm.

The bead is white and looks extremely round, but the icy power it contains makes people want to stay away.

The ice giant slowly spoke, pointing to the canyon behind him: "Those are the people of our people who have been frozen by the power of ice and snow. You can use an oil lamp to melt the ice and snow one by one, but for every bit melted, a force of ice and snow will condense in the sky."

"Once all the clansmen have melted, the entire sky will be covered by the power of ice and snow. When the power of ice and snow comes down, the entire Ice and Snow Forbidden Land will be completely destroyed."

"But if we can break through the power of ice and snow, we can save the frozen land."

"This bead is called the Cold-Absorbing Bead. It is the same treasure as your Cold-Avoiding Bead. It can temporarily absorb terrifying ice and snow power, but it has its limits."

"The power of ice and snow beyond the limits requires you and your people to fight against it together. As for how to fight it, the only way is to confront it head-on."

"If you win, you will be able to leave the frozen wasteland. If you lose, you will be frozen here like my people."

"It depends on your choice."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bai looked at the beads and oil lamp in his hand and fell into deep thought.

The level of danger involved in this trip goes without saying.

You can tell from the words of the ice giant.

But this was the only path he had to take.

The Ice Giant sat immobilized, the source of power for the Ice and Snow Forbidden Land, the wall that protected the heavens and earth. Therefore, only Shen Bai could do all of this.

The ice giant remained silent, knowing that Shen Bai was considering his answer, and patiently awaiting it.

After a few breaths, Shen Bai finally gave his answer.

Shen Bai looked up and asked, "I don't know how to address you."

The ice giant smiled slightly. He said, "You may call me the Ice and Snow Emperor. This is the title I established after founding the Great Qi Divine Dynasty, but I haven't used it for a long time."

He knew that when Shen Bai asked that question, it meant that Shen Bai was willing to do it.

Shen Bai nodded, holding the oil lamp in his left hand and the beads in his right, and turned to walk towards the canyon behind him.

The Ice and Snow Emperor asked, "You just withstood such strong ice and snow energy, don't you need to rest?"

Shen Bai turned around and said, "I don't need to rest. I've almost recovered."

The Ice and Snow Emperor then revealed a look of sudden realization, recalling that Shen Bai was a being who possessed the power of all living beings, and it was quite normal for him to have the ability to recover.

Only when Shen Bai's figure disappeared into this icy land did the Ice and Snow Emperor withdraw his gaze and slowly close his eyes.

Snow and ice covered his entire body once more, and he transformed into an ice giant once more, sitting in the most important position in this icy land.

……

Inside the canyon, the wind blew constantly.

Shen Bai walked up to the first ice sculpture, raised the oil lamp in his hand, and leaned closer.

The oil lamp flickered, yet it radiated an astonishing power.

The ice sculptures disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye, while the vanishing power of ice and snow surged into the sky.

Suddenly, a patch of azure blue appeared in the sky.

The moment the ice sculpture disappeared, the people inside came back to life.

He looked at Shen Bai with a complicated expression, without saying a word.

Shen Bai frowned, and just as he was about to speak, the man slowly opened his mouth.

"Though we are frozen, we know what has happened. Please, savior, continue on your journey."

He followed silently behind Shen Bai, looking respectful.

Shen Bai suddenly realized.

He suddenly realized that the title actually had some merit.

With this in mind, Shen Bai shook off his thoughts and gradually unsealed all the ice sculptures.

In the sky, the energy of the ice and snow was visibly accumulating, reaching an extremely terrifying level, as if it could destroy the world at any moment. (End of Chapter)