C505 Inside the Cave There Was a Fiery Content

"The Realm of Ice is a legendary ancient secret realm. Some say it's a world, others say it's a transition, and some even claim it's a magical artifact. I don't know what it truly is, but I do know it's beautiful. Everything there is made of ice crystals—ice grass, ice flowers, ice sculptures, ice palaces, even an ice city!" Jingxiang explained to Zhengyang.

"Isn't that just like this place?" Zhengyang looked around. This world also had flowers, grass, and mountains, all made from Heavenly Essence Stone.

"It's different. In the Realm of Ice, the plants are alive, and there are ice beasts and even ice people. Here, everything is just a form."

"So, this place might be constructed with Heavenly Essence Stone to mimic the legendary Realm of Ice," Zhengyang mused, recalling the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. According to Bing'er and the others, the Ice Crystal Fire Hall was a replica of the ancient treasure, the Ice Fire Hall.

"That seems to be the case," Jingxiang nodded.

Zhengyang was at a loss for words. The creator of this Hundred Flower World was incredibly extravagant. This was just a trial ground, yet they used Heavenly Essence Stone to replicate a Realm of Ice.

In the Hundred Flower World, there might be more worlds like this, and according to what Jingxiang mentioned earlier, the Hundred Flower World itself has a hundred different faces. Adding the various smaller worlds and spaces, Zhengyang couldn't fathom that this was merely a place for trials.

Hundred Flower Palace!

Woo Zhengyang found himself thinking about that name and the woman called Yun'er. The Hundred Flower Palace must be the heart of this Hundred Flower World. What could it be like there?

"What are you thinking about? This world is so vast, where should we head first?" Situ Jingxiang asked.

"As you said, opportunities depend on the individual. Let's just pick a direction."

"Alright."

With that, Situ Jingxiang took the lead, choosing a direction and moving forward.

This highlights the difference in human nature. Woo Zhengyang believed that if Du Yusheng or Yuen Jinli were here, and they all had to move together, there would likely be a long debate over who should lead, and it would probably end up being Woo Zhengyang.

They traversed icy hills and valleys, passed through shimmering trees and grasslands, with scenery so dreamlike and breathtakingly beautiful.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Woo Zhengyang and Situ Jingxiang continued forward, quietly marveling at their surroundings. Though they hadn't found any opportunities, they did discover a peculiar place.

Everything here, while not alive like the legendary Ice Realm, was still incredibly magical. They noticed that the Heavenly Essence Stone flowers and plants they stepped on and broke would restore themselves as soon as they passed.

Woo Zhengyang tested this by slicing a tree made of Heavenly Essence Stone with his No Life Sword. Before the tree even hit the ground, it returned to its original state.

"How incredible!" Jingxiang's eyes widened in disbelief.

"It seems this world is indestructible. Truly amazing," Zhengyang remarked, genuinely awed, unable to explain why.

"Oh no!" Jingxiang suddenly exclaimed.

Zhengyang paused, his expression shifting dramatically.

"It really is gone!"

As Zhengyang spoke, he glanced back, but the small hill where the entrance had been was nowhere in sight. They had marked their path along the way, but now realized everything had reverted to its original state. Their markers had vanished entirely.

"What do we do now? We can't find our way back!" Jingxiang stomped her foot in frustration.

Zhengyang felt equally troubled, but knowing Jingxiang's temperament, he knew he couldn't panic. He tried to reassure her, "Well, if we can't find it, we can't find it. Maybe this is a chance for something new."

Without needing to make any more markers, they picked up their pace considerably.

Half an hour later, the scenery ahead suddenly changed. The world they had traversed was made of Heavenly Essence Stones, but those stones weren't particularly pure. Now, the stones before them were crystal clear, without a trace of impurity.

"Top-grade Heavenly Essence Stones? They're all top-grade?" Jingxiang could hardly believe it herself.

The Heavenly Essence Stone, flawless and pure, offers no resistance when absorbed and can even be consumed directly. The rarity of these stones is astounding; in a single vein, finding a top-grade Heavenly Essence Stone is nearly impossible, especially in less abundant areas. Consequently, these top-grade stones are far more valuable than their superior-grade counterparts, often unattainable even when trading superior-grade stones.

In the previous world, even disciples of the Heavenly Martial Sect rarely had the opportunity to train with top-grade Heavenly Essence Stones, let alone in this world where they are exceedingly scarce. Yet here, someone has used them to construct an entire world. Even in ancient times, such stones would have been considered invaluable!

Woo Zhengyang found it hard to believe, and Situ Jingxiang was equally stunned.

"Gulp..."

Situ Jingxiang swallowed hard, disregarding her composure, and muttered to herself, "I don't care, I'm going to fill my storage ring to the brim."

Woo Zhengyang's first thought was also to fill the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. However, before they could act, they suddenly froze in place.

They exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of worry in the other's eyes.

"What if we can't take these Heavenly Essence Stones with us?" Situ Jingxiang said, unconsciously licking her lips.

"It’s quite possible," Woo Zhengyang replied helplessly.

The world seemed to have a way of restoring itself, making it incredibly difficult to take the Heavenly Essence Stones out. Regardless, the two of them had to give it a try. Leaving empty-handed after discovering such a treasure trove was simply unacceptable.

A short while later, their cries of frustration echoed. Just as they feared, the exquisite Heavenly Essence Stones, like the ones before, quickly regenerated after being cut and couldn't be stored in the Hidden Heaven Bag.

"How can this be..." Situ Jingxiang exclaimed in frustration. Initially, everyone thought there was no rush to collect the stones, given their abundance. Now they realized that even if they hurried, they couldn't take them away.

"The creator of this world really knows how to toy with us!" Woo Zhengyang lamented, pounding his chest. For him, the Heavenly Essence Stones were more valuable than to anyone else because of the Ice Crystal Fire Hall. Inside, there was a spiritual energy pool that could potentially be filled with these stones.

In this world, it wasn't much of a concern, just a relief from worrying about spiritual energy. But if they returned to their original world, with the help of Bing'er and the others, Woo Zhengyang's combat power would remain formidable. The troubles of the Profound Heaven Sect could be resolved!

Yet, it was all just an illusion...