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The path of martial arts is a solitary journey.

After understanding Bing Yue's loneliness, Woo Zhengyang's feelings toward her began to change. Whether they were destined to be mere passersby, old acquaintances, or even face challenges together, the fact that they met and shared some time was a blessing in itself. Why cling so tightly to other concerns?

The Golden Scale Boat continued its journey, easing the awkwardness between Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue. Watching the sprawling glaciers below from the boat was a leisurely and pleasant experience.

"Look, we're almost at the Ice Heart Sect," Bing Yue pointed ahead.

Following her delicate finger, Woo Zhengyang saw an immense glacier region up ahead. The icebergs weren't densely packed, but each glacier towered over three thousand feet high. Even the Golden Scale Boat could only fly a few hundred feet above the ground.

Soon, the boat entered the area, and they could no longer look down on the glaciers. However, weaving through them offered a unique view. At times, the boat flew close to the massive glacier walls, allowing them to reach out and pick a few rare flowers and herbs growing on the ice.

After several more hours of flying, a colossal iceberg loomed ahead of the Golden Scale Boat.

The enormity of this iceberg isn't in its height; it's as tall as the others around it, just a few thousand feet. What sets it apart is its incredible girth. The surrounding icebergs, already massive in their own right, pale in comparison to this one.

According to Woo Zhengyang's estimation, it would take twenty or thirty of the surrounding icebergs combined to match the size of this one.

"That's where our Ice Heart Sect is located. Impressive, isn't it?" Bing Yue pointed to the iceberg, speaking to Woo Zhengyang.

Zhengyang nodded, "It truly is enormous, yet somewhat peculiar. I've never seen a peak like this, let alone an iceberg of this nature."

"Of course, it's peculiar because it's not a complete iceberg. It's just the base of a mountain that someone sliced off."

"The base of a mountain!" Zhengyang was taken aback.

A mountain base this massive? What did the entire mountain look like before? And who had the power to slice it away?

"Yes, it's said that this mountain was the mother of all icebergs in this region, towering tens of thousands of feet high, until an ancient power cut off its peak to forge something."

"Cut off to forge?" Zhengyang was dumbfounded. The idea of a peak thousands of feet high being removed was hard enough to grasp, let alone using it for forging. What kind of power could do that?

"Yes, it's said that in ancient times, gods and demons coexisted. Under the leadership of the ancestor Profound Mountain, the Human Clan went from being enslaved to gaining a new life, from being weak to incredibly strong. Because humans weren't inherently powerful, they had to find other ways to enhance themselves. Techniques like refining energy, body strengthening, alchemy, and magical artifacts were developed and grew over time. Forget using a mountain peak for forging; the most powerful ancient sages could even use the sun, moon, and stars for their creations," Bing Yue explained.

Woo Zhengyang had no doubts about Bing Yue's words. He was momentarily stunned by the vivid images his mind conjured up, but then he reminded himself of the powerful artifacts he possessed. Among them, the Star Bead was particularly formidable, containing the essence of several planets. With such a treasure, leveling a mountain seemed trivial.

"Alas... it's a pity that after the great catastrophe, humanity's path to cultivation is nearing its end. Who knows, one day there might not even be any experts left," Bing Yue remarked wistfully.

The true impact of the great catastrophe was something only those with high cultivation could truly comprehend. When Zhengyang was just a Martial Disciple, he only knew that after the catastrophe, Body Tempering Techniques became scarce, making his path incredibly difficult. But now, after all his experiences, especially his insights gained in the sealed lands, he realized that the catastrophe's effects were far more profound than just the loss of a technique.

Although Bing Yue didn't have as deep an understanding as Zhengyang, she could still see the changes in human cultivators over the ages since the catastrophe, prompting her reflection.

"Don't worry! Humanity isn't so easily defeated. Even when enslaved by gods and demons, we rose to greatness. Now that we hold dominion, we'll rise again!"

"That's right, humanity isn't going to fade away so easily! Just look at the people around me. There's someone who wants to change the world, and I believe in my brother Zhengyang. He'll definitely change the fate of humanity, just like the legendary Profound Mountain did!" Bing Yue laughed playfully.

Woo Zhengyang was speechless. His heartfelt words had left a lasting impression on Bing Yue, becoming a reason for her to tease him.

He didn't say anything further, but his mind drifted to his mission. He had unexpectedly visited a sealed land and returned with numerous Body Tempering Techniques, along with a daunting mission.

Zhengyang was eager to fulfill his mission, hoping that once it was accomplished, he wouldn't feel so burdened and could enjoy life with a lighter heart. However, solving humanity's crisis wasn't as simple as sharing these techniques.

Before anything else, he needed to truly understand this world and its greatest powers. Achieving this required Zhengyang to gain significant strength himself.

Once again, Zhengyang felt the weight of his inadequacy. Whether it was to find the Loong Zhiwu or complete his mission, he needed to quickly enhance his abilities.

He resolved that after helping Bing Yue with her issue, he would explore beyond the Golden Scale Domain.

Although Woo Zhengyang's cultivation speed far surpassed that of ordinary people, and he had visited places others wouldn't even dare to dream of, his understanding of the world was still quite limited.

Traveling around to search for the Loong Zhiwu would not only help him learn more about the world but also enrich his experiences. Who knows, he might even stumble upon his own destiny.

"Why so quiet? Are you mad? Don't be mad, Mr. Zhengyang. I'm not making fun of you. I truly believe you're a great hero. I just like teasing you a bit..." Seeing Woo Zhengyang's silence, Bing Yue clung to his arm, playfully pouting.

Woo Zhengyang's greatest weakness was Bing Yue's endless ways of being coy and charming. Even if he was genuinely upset, her antics would quickly dissolve his anger, lest he be stuck with her clinging to him for hours.

But before Woo Zhengyang could surrender and respond, another voice suddenly interrupted.