C728 The Ice Was Broken

The ancient spirit's message was truly astonishing, even leaving Bing Yue, who was with Woo Zhengyang, slightly agape in surprise. Before them lay dozens of skeletons, all of whom were once mighty warriors. They had been captured by a powerful warrior to laboriously break through the ice here.

Woo Zhengyang finally understood why there was a deep passage outside—it was painstakingly dug by these warriors. According to the spirit, the powerful warrior had extensively studied this area. He discovered that while the ice naturally formed a protective layer and repelled others, if a large enough section was broken and the surface remained intact, the ice wouldn't regenerate.

Through his relentless search, he found that this body of water differed from others, suggesting it might be close to the core of everything. So, he brought in dozens of warriors to tirelessly break the ice below, creating the massive passage outside.

Periodically, this powerful warrior would leave, and each time he did, he would carve out a small passage like this one, releasing the platform and locking the laborers inside. But unexpectedly, one day he left and never returned...

These warriors waited endlessly, trapped and ultimately perishing here over countless years.

Only this unyielding spirit, filled with relentless determination, clung to the edge of the platform, refusing to let go even in the face of death.

Strangely enough, perhaps it was because one hand grasped this peculiar water source that, unlike others whose souls extinguished upon death, his soul lingered in a daze. It was he who had just drawn Woo Zhengyang here.

Upon realizing his soul hadn't perished, his first thought was to find a new body to inhabit. Unfortunately, he waited countless years, but no one ever came. Over time, he noticed that although his soul remained, it was slowly fading away.

Driven by his unwillingness to give up, he attempted to break free from his own remains and possess a body in the outside world. However, he discovered that the ice here suppressed souls, preventing him from venturing far. Even if he could leave, he lacked the power to break through the ice. So, he could only wait for someone to arrive.

And wait he did, for an unknown number of years, venturing out countless times, only to find no one—until this time, when he encountered Woo Zhengyang.

Sadly, now his soul was so weak that it was barely holding on. Forget about possessing a body; he couldn't even remain still for much longer. His final wish was to return to his roots, to have his remains sent to his family. But Woo Zhengyang informed him that the world he once knew no longer existed...

The two talked for a while, then that unyielding spirit suddenly fell silent. It was unclear whether it had dissipated or just slipped back into slumber. Woo Zhengyang called out a few times with no response, so he prepared to gather the remains, only to realize Bing Yue was still awkwardly clinging to him.

After setting Bing Yue down, Woo Zhengyang collected the remains of the unyielding spirit and placed them in a vacant spot within the Star World. He also gathered the other dozens of skeletons. If the opportunity arose, he wouldn't mind learning more about the Great Wu Kingdom, and if it no longer existed, he could find a place to give them a proper burial.

With the bones taken care of, all that remained was the platform beneath his feet and those peculiar chains. Woo Zhengyang didn't rush to collect these items but instead turned his attention to Bing Yue.

Bing Yue, whose face was already flushed, noticed Woo Zhengyang looking at the chains and then at her, and she was startled. "Zhengyang, you're not thinking of chaining me up, are you?"

"Why would I do that?"

"I heard that in the Limitless Domain, there are many men who like to keep women chained up..."

Woo Zhengyang was speechless. What kind of nonsense was that? Traveling really does broaden the mind, but some things are better left unlearned.

"You're overthinking it. I just suddenly thought of something," Woo Zhengyang said seriously.

"What is it?"

"Maybe we can continue what the Emperor left unfinished!"

"Are you saying... keep breaking the ice?"

"Exactly! I feel like we're close to the truth. Since we're here, we should give it a try!" Woo Zhengyang said, glancing around the unique space.

Though the Emperor's actions were questionable, he undeniably had a deep understanding of this place. Following his approach might just reveal its secrets.

Most importantly, while the Emperor used this area to imprison laborers, for Woo Zhengyang, it held significant value.

In front of Woo Zhengyang, Bing Yue seemed like a young girl, offering no objections to his decision. Woo Zhengyang instructed Bing Yue to stay on the platform while he dove into the water.

Before long, Woo Zhengyang reached the entrance of the passage. With a thought, he retrieved a large stone from Star World, compressed to fit, and used it to block the passage. He then sealed the connection with several layers of materials.

This effectively isolated the space from the outside. The remaining task was simpler; although there was still a lot of water, it was no challenge for Woo Zhengyang. Soon, all the water was transferred to Star World, leaving a dry space behind!

At this moment, the Invincible Cannon Car truly proved its worth...

"Boom..."

The enormous sound echoed through the enclosed space, deafening to anyone unprepared. Fortunately, Woo Zhengyang and Bing Yue had anticipated this and blocked out the noise; otherwise, the initial blast would have been overwhelming.

The ice here was unbelievably solid. Even with the Invincible Cannon Car's power, comparable to the strongest Emperor Rank strike, it could only penetrate a few feet deep. No wonder the previous Emperor had needed so many warriors to chip away at it.

However, Woo Zhengyang had an advantage. While those initial warriors were powerful, they were still just individuals. They couldn't unleash their strongest attacks every time, and even with regular strikes, they couldn't sustain them for long. That's why so many were needed to take turns.

The Invincible Cannon Car was different. As long as it had spirit crystals, it could continuously unleash its strongest attacks. For Woo Zhengyang, who possessed the Star World, spirit crystals and Heavenly Essence Stones were in abundant supply.

Moreover, while those warriors had to toil underwater, Woo Zhengyang had taken a page from their book and transported the water into the Star World, allowing the Invincible Cannon Car to perform at its peak.