Along the way, because of the kettle cover, Lu Ye did not notice A-Tui's thoughts.
He just felt that Ah Tui became a little quieter after finishing his meal.
However, this is understandable.
After all, it's so cold on this snowfield that even the wind that blows into your nose when you breathe can chill you to the forehead, so it's natural not to want to talk.
Melina, sitting behind Lu Ye, glanced at A Tui but didn't say anything.
Suddenly, both horses stopped at the same time.
Ahead lay a bottomless canyon, where the cold wind howled fiercely. The only road was rugged and narrow, composed of numerous large, roughly square-shaped boulders, and was probably several hundred meters long.
This is a difficult road to cross, but it is currently the only way to reach the other side.
Whenever this happens, Lu Ye and A Tui would involuntarily recall Esdeath's kindness.
Riding a horse across seemed a bit risky, so the two decided to walk for the time being.
However, just as they were about to step onto the road, which resembled a single-lane suspension bridge, Melina called out to them.
"Don't rush, take a closer look at the other side."
Guided by Melina, the two began to observe carefully.
Then they noticed a huge figure standing on the cliff on the other side of the canyon.
Because the swirling snow obscured his vision, and the figure opposite him was covered in a layer of white snow, Lu Ye didn't notice him immediately.
Although the figure was camouflaged with white, its massive, almost human-like structure stood out starkly from its surroundings.
So, if dynamic vision is excellent, does that mean static vision is zero?
While inwardly complaining, Lu Ye asked A Tui, "Can your Origin Magic attack targets that far away?"
“It’s difficult, several hundred meters, and there’s also the wind and snow.” A-Tui said dejectedly, “If it were Violet, it might be possible… but why ask this?”
“Are those stone statues guarding us?” Lu Ye said. “And they’re carrying bows and arrows.”
That's right, guarding the other side of the canyon are sleeping stone statues.
But since it's here, it proves that its duty is to prevent anyone from entering the snowfield and coming into contact with the cauldron of flames.
Lu Ye had encountered this creature before at the gates of Moen City. It was over ten meters tall, comparable to a mountain demon descended from a giant. Not only that, it wielded enormous bows and arrows with great accuracy. If you weren't careful, you would experience the sensation of flesh and blood merging with a stone missile.
We were in an open area, so this thing was easy to deal with.
But things are different now. There is only a narrow "single-plank bridge" here, and the terrain is not good for Lu Ye and the others. Moreover, because it is a place in the snowfield where it is easier to be detected by the supreme will, Icarus's power must be used with caution.
In short, if you're not careful, you can just restart.
“So, here’s the plan,” Lu Ye said. “Although the terrain is very unfavorable to us, the other side only has one large bow that can only fire one arrow at a time, and we have two people here… So, A-Tui, I need you to cover for me.”
“Providing cover is no problem… I can try my best to summon the ashes,” A-Tui said with some worry, “but there’s only one way out. If the other side is standing right in front of us, wouldn’t that kill two birds with one stone?”
"So we don't go up there, we go to the side," Lu Ye said.
"What?!"
A-Tui was stunned.
Walk to the side...?
She looked at the road ahead, which was high in the middle and low on both sides.
The road was already narrow, and you had to ride your horse along the edge to attract the attention of the stone statues...
A-Tui felt a chill run down his spine.
However, she was worried about Lu Ye.
After all, as the "Pokémon Master of the Border Region", why would she need to personally take the field?
"Okay, then I'll walk on the side that it can see."
A-Tui shook the summoning bell, summoning some small, fast-moving ashes, such as wild wolves and fanged little devils.
Lu Ye guessed correctly; as soon as these ashes stepped onto the road ahead, they provoked a reaction from the stone statues guarding the opposite side.
It moved slowly, shaking off the snow that had accumulated on its body, and its chest emitted a huge, circular luster like molten gold.
It slowly raised its bow and nocked a giant arrow that was almost six or seven meters long.
Upon seeing this, A-Tui thought to himself that he had succeeded.
Because Lu Ye was rushing from the other side of the narrow passage at that moment, as long as he could gain a little more time, he could clear the obstacles in front of him and pass through safely.
However, at that moment, the stone statue guards raised their bows and arrows and aimed them at A-Tui.
It released the bowstring, and the huge arrow was launched instantly, accompanied by a tearing sound as it hurtled towards A-Tui.
The stone statue guardian doesn't care about the ashes; it only cares about who controls them.
The molten gold remaining in their abdomens is proof that they were imbued with the Golden Law by the royal forces.
Lu Ye was on the other side of the road and did not see the stone statue move; he only heard the sound of something cutting through the air.
He initially thought the stone statues were attacking the ashes summoned by A-Mei, but upon closer inspection, he realized that wasn't right. He had run quite a distance, and by then the arrows should have arrived long ago.
A sense of foreboding rose in Lu Ye's heart.
He was preparing to use the Imperial Arms to teleport back to Ame's side when, at that moment, a faint golden light appeared on the horizon, and all the flying snowflakes sparkled in that instant.
Lu Ye looked back and saw that it was a miniature version of a golden tree!
It exudes a warm luster, yet it also conveys an extremely stern sense of rejection.
At that moment, Icarus's voice rang out.
She reported that A-Tui was alright and explained that the miniature golden tree was the one Melina used.
A-Tui looked at Melina standing in front of him in surprise.
"Amei...you actually used a tree to knock away such a long arrow!!"
“I thought you’d at least react in some way,” Melina said. “Don’t just stand there like an idiot next time.”
Since everything was alright over there, Lu Ye relaxed considerably.
The horses galloped across the narrow terrain that resembled cliffs. After estimating the distance, Lu Ye leaped up, and the crescent-shaped Lion Bow appeared in his hand.
The stone statue guards also discovered, no, they should have discovered Lu Ye a long time ago.
He relied on his senses to determine if there were any intruders in the passage, but because Lu Ye had been in his blind spot, he chose to attack A Tui first.
After all, you can't expect this kind of thing to be highly intelligent.
As it fired an arrow at Lu Ye like a cannon, Lu Ye also fired Rataen's arrow.
These were a few he had casually collected from the Red Lion City coast. If he didn't have enough, he could go back anytime, or at the very least, exchange them at Great Blessing.
The only downside is its large size, making it difficult to carry.
Rataen's arrows were, after all, weapons used by demigods, making them faster and more powerful.
It struck the stone statue guard's molten gold abdomen first, and the next second, Lu Ye's figure appeared in front of the stone statue guard.
He had already marked the arrow during the preparation process, and was just waiting for this moment.
Lu Ye drew the Mortal Blade and the legendary sword Moon Concealment. Black and red miasma and blue magic slashes erupted simultaneously, instantly severing the stone statue guard. With his current abilities, he was fully capable of doing this.
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"Amei! Amei! How did you use that trick?!"
"Amei, are you hungry? Here, have some turtle neck meat."
"Amei, will the tree you summon bear fruit?"
"Please tell me..."
Walking on the road leading to the glacier, A-Tui's previous silence completely disappeared, and he became chattering again.
Melina was overwhelmed, like a mother being pestered by her child for something.
Left with no other choice, she recounted the story of the "tree" that had been emitting a golden glow.
Melina stated from the beginning that her goal was for Ame, who was a faded being, to lead her to the foot of the Golden Tree and find the mission her mother had given her there.
In other words, it can be immediately determined that Melina's spawn point is near the Golden Tree.
If one is a member of the royal city, then it is not surprising that one would perform the Golden Law prayer just now.
But this is just speculation.
Who is Melina?
Even Melina herself was unaware of this.
But no matter what, she is inextricably linked to the Golden Law.
Having understood this, A-Tui temporarily gave up asking further questions.
She added, "Amei, since you're so good at praying, why didn't you fight alongside us before?"
“Alas, because the one who becomes king is you, not me, do you understand?” Melina sighed. “An old king without power will always be killed on the throne by the new king.”
"I see. Then, Ah Mei, all you have to do is become my bodyguard!" Ah Tui suddenly had a brilliant idea.
Melina looked at A-Tui, who was shaking her head, and really had no idea what was going on in that little head of hers.
The meaning of one's existence is to find the mission given to one by one's mother and to fulfill it.
What happens after that?
Melina herself has no idea what will happen to her then.
However, after hearing what A-Tu said, Melina found herself unconsciously imagining that scene.
Just a moment later, Melina shook her head.
how?
Do you think my status as a nanny is too low, so you've upgraded me to a bodyguard?
The thought of A-Tui's unconventional and absurd behavior, his harem of beauties, and her being forced to act as his bodyguard... Melina dared not even imagine it.
The journey went more smoothly than expected.
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