233: Chapter 234 The Demon Sisters Make Their Move

Lin Muyang completely ignored the gazes directed at him from the camp—some filled with awe, curiosity, or jealousy, while others held a hidden spark of expectation. He didn't even spare a second glance for Tashalin, the talented Summoner with blonde hair and blue eyes whose exquisite beauty was renowned throughout Ice Bird Country and its neighboring nations.

To Lin Muyang, these so-called geniuses in the camp, whether they possessed SS-Rank or SSS-Rank Talents, were merely ordinary. If he wished, he could use the resources at his disposal to mass-produce several of them every day; they truly failed to pique even a shred of his interest. As for Tashalin, the young lady hailed as the treasure of Ice Bird Country, in his eyes, she was just a Summoner with decent talent and passable looks. She was fundamentally different from the young ladies by his side, who came from other worlds, possessed infinite potential, and shared a soul connection with him. Their loyalty and the bond they shared with him were things outsiders could neither understand nor match.

Therefore, he had no intention of exchanging pleasantries or lingering. Under the complex gazes of General Ivan and the others, he directly activated his Power of Wind Control and took Lilia and Elabess with him. The three figures instantly took flight from the camp, turning into a streak of light almost invisible to the naked eye as they sped toward the coordinates of the secret realm entrance they had just obtained, leaving behind only faint ripples in the air and a low chorus of gasps.

"He... he just left like that?" someone muttered.

"He didn't even say hello. That's way too arrogant..." someone complained in a low voice, though their tone lacked its previous confidence.

Tashalin stood there, staring at the horizon where Lin Muyang had disappeared. In her azure eyes, which resembled the clear Siberian sky, the fervent light of admiration gradually dimmed, replaced by a clear sense of loss and a faint gloom. She had seen the two young ladies beside Lin Muyang: Lilia's saintly and ethereal Aura, and Elabess's charming and seductive allure. Each possessed a peerless beauty and unique temperament that made her feel inferior. Furthermore, the way they looked at Lin Muyang—with unreserved trust, reliance, and even affection—was something she didn't have and could never achieve.

"Are the ones he summons... all beings like that?" A sense of powerlessness welled up in Tashalin's heart. She had originally been quite confident in her talent and appearance, even secretly hoping for a chance to get close to this legendary Summoner, even if it was just to ask for some advice. But now, she suddenly felt that the assets she took pride in might not even be worth mentioning in his eyes. She bit her lower lip softly, silently withdrew her gaze, and turned toward her tent, her retreating figure looking somewhat lonely.

Lin Muyang, of course, was completely unaware of this and didn't care in the slightest. He led the two women, flying at high speed through the biting cold wind, with the monotonous snowfields and ice mountains receding beneath them. Soon, they reached their destination.

It was the entrance to a deep ice cave located between two massive ice mountains, resembling the gaping maw of a giant beast leading into the darkness underground. Standing outside the cave, one could vaguely feel energy fluctuations emanating from within that were distinct from the surroundings, carrying a mixture of bloodlust, chaos, and freezing cold. At the entrance of the ice cave, several Bear Country Class Transferees with strong Auras stood guard; they wore heavy white snow Disguise suits and patrolled vigilantly in the freezing wind.

"The bloody special effect is being blocked by the ice cave; it's not visible from the outside," Lin Muyang noted after sensing the area, confirming the information. A legendary-rank secret realm entrance usually emitted a blood-red glow known as the 'bloody effect,' which was one of the hallmarks of a high-level secret realm. It seemed this entrance was quite well-hidden.

Without alerting the guards, he directly activated the Divine Concealment Aura. The figures and Auras of the three instantly vanished, as if merging into the air. They silently bypassed the guards and entered the deep ice cave.

The interior of the ice cave was not completely dark. Thick ice had condensed on the walls, emitting a faint, eerie blue or pale white shimmer that served as a meager Light Source. The path wound downward, growing colder and colder, the air thick with a chill that could freeze the soul. An ordinary person would be frozen into an ice sculpture within seconds here.

After descending about a hundred meters, an underground ice lake appeared ahead. The water was not entirely frozen, showing a strange deep blue color and a bone-chilling coldness. According to the intelligence, the secret realm entrance was beneath this ice lake.

Lin Muyang didn't hesitate and took the lead in jumping into the ice lake. The piercing cold immediately enveloped his body, but for his current physique, this low temperature was like a gentle breeze. Lilia and Elabess followed closely behind, and the three dove down like fish.

After diving more than twenty meters, a massive, slowly rotating dark red vortex appeared on a relatively flat layer of ice at the bottom of the lake. The vortex was over ten meters in diameter, its edges constantly churning out blood-red light mist, emitting a heart-pounding, terrifying pressure and chaotic spatial fluctuations. This was the entrance to the Frost Corridor legendary-rank secret realm.

"Let's go," Lin Muyang thought to himself. He communicated with the system and directly used his special authority to temporarily lock this secret realm entrance, ensuring that only he could enter for a period of time. Having done this, he moved with the two women and plunged straight into the dark red vortex.

Light and shadow shifted; space transformed.

The familiar feeling of weightlessness came, and in the next moment, his feet stepped onto solid ground.

Lin Muyang looked around. His eyes met a boundless expanse of white. The sky was leaden gray, hanging low and heavy, with goose-feather snow constantly falling. The cold wind howled, swirling the snow on the ground into white snow tornadoes. The extreme low temperature seemed capable of freezing the soul, and the air was thick with the scent of blood and chaotic magic. This was the interior of the Frost Corridor—a frozen world shrouded in eternal winter and death.

To his slight disappointment, as far as the eye could see, there was only frozen earth covered in ice and snow, along with some strangely shaped ice ridges and pillars; he didn't see the wandering monsters he had expected.

"The small mobs in front have already been cleared..." Lin Muyang frowned slightly. According to the intelligence, the Bear Country's exploration team had already pushed to the first gate-keeping boss, so the mobs along the way had naturally been wiped out. For him, this meant losing quite a bit of experience and potential legendary-grade material drops. After all, if these monsters had died by his hand, with his ultra-high luck and drop rate bonuses, he could have surely gotten some good items. Now, those Bear Country people had benefited instead.

"Whatever, the main course is still ahead." Lin Muyang shook his head, no longer dwelling on it. A Level 92 legendary-rank secret realm had a total of 11 bosses, which were the primary sources of experience and high-level loot.

With a thought, his mental power connected to the summoning space.

In the next moment, amidst this world of ice and snow, beautiful figures began to emerge one after another around him, accompanied by soft or brilliant light.

First to appear was Lilia, with her lithe figure and thin wings on her back, looking like the embodiment of a nature elf. As soon as she appeared, the raging cold wind seemed to soften slightly, and a pure Aura of nature quietly spread.

Next was the charming and soul-stirring Elabess, whose every glance carried an innate allure. She lazily stretched, fully revealing her perfect curves, as if this extreme cold had no effect on her at all.

Then came the ethereal Feng Ling, who was as fierce and noble as a fire spirit. She naturally radiated warmth, dispelling the chill around her.

Seraphina, with her silver hair and purple eyes, appeared silently in the shadows behind Lin Muyang like a mysterious and elegant princess of the night.

Gui Wanwan stepped out from a swirl of gray mist, bringing with her the ghostly chill of the underworld.

Su Daji smiled sweetly, her fox ears twitching slightly as she curiously surveyed the ice field.

Ao Qingyan, dressed in white and as cold as the moon, exerted a dragon race pressure that caused the falling snow to avoid her.

Shen Muyao appeared as well, tightening her mage robes. Her small face was a bit red from the cold, but her eyes were filled with excitement and eagerness; this was her first time entering a legendary-rank secret realm.

The sisters Mo Mingxue and Mo Yingmei also appeared one after another. The elder sister, Mo Mingxue, wore a set of form-fitting black light armor that outlined her bombshell figure, wielding two menacingly shaped dark red dual blades with sharp eyes. The younger sister, Mo Yingmei, wore tight leather armor suited for movement, topped with a light cloak; she carried a longbow that shimmered with dark red light, her short red hair fluttering in the wind, giving her a heroic and spirited look.

Finally, the somewhat timid Angel Maids Elena and Alice appeared. The two girls held hands, looking at this unfamiliar world of ice and snow with curiosity and a bit of nervousness.

Eleven young ladies, each with a different style and temperament, but all of them were peerless beauties. They surrounded Lin Muyang like a vivid painting of beauties, instantly making this dead ice field seem bright and full of life.

Even Lin Muyang, looking at the cluster of charming young ladies around him, couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction and pride. Having them by his side to fight together was indeed an unparalleled feeling.

"Lilia, buff everyone. Same old rules: while fighting, pay attention to practicing your Origin Skills." Lin Muyang composed himself and began assigning tasks. His gaze fell upon the slightly nervous Mo Mingxue and Mo Yingmei; the sisters had joined recently, so their levels and Origin Skill proficiency were still relatively low.

"This time, you two sisters will take the lead in attacking," Lin Muyang's voice was calm and encouraging. "Your Origin Skill levels are still low and need to be raised quickly. Don't be afraid; I will support you throughout. The first gate-keeping boss is three kilometers ahead—an Icefield Demon Wolf King."

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Upon hearing Lin Muyang call their names, the slender bodies of Mo Mingxue and Mo Yingmei trembled slightly.

Although they had been mentally prepared, being entrusted with the heavy responsibility of vanguard and facing a level 92 legendary-grade BOSS, it would be a lie to say they weren't nervous.

They had only watched the other young ladies fight from afar before; this was their first time taking the field themselves, especially against an enemy of this caliber.

The sisters exchanged a glance, seeing the nervousness in each other's eyes, but even more so, a sense of excitement at being trusted and a determination not to back down.

They were inherently resilient people; otherwise, they would not have been able to survive in their original world and ultimately be chosen by Lin Muyang.

"Yes, Master!" The elder sister, Mo Mingxue, took a deep breath, gripped the twin blades in her hands, tensed her body beneath her black armor, and her gaze became as sharp as a knife.

"We will not let you down, Master!" The younger sister, Mo Yingmei, also nodded vigorously, took down the longbow from her back, and gently placed her fingers on the bowstring.

"The Auras have been activated for you." With a slight movement of Lin Muyang's mind, several God-Tier Auras he had already prepared were instantly applied to Mo Mingxue and Mo Yingmei, while at the same time, suppressive Auras targeting the BOSS ahead were silently deployed.

"Silence Domain" prevented the BOSS from casting any skills, while a series of negative effects like "Weakness," "Slow," and "Armor Penetration" were layered like invisible shackles upon the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King, whom they had yet to meet.

In Lin Muyang's God's-eye view, the energy fluctuations of the Wolf King, which had originally exuded a terrifying Aura, withered at a visible rate, its combat power weakened by countless times.

Of course, the base stats of a legendary-grade BOSS were there, and its physical attack power could still not be underestimated.

Although Mo Mingxue and her sister's attributes skyrocketed after being buffed by Lin Muyang's powerful Auras, there was still a significant gap in level and rank compared to the weakened Wolf King.

This would be a tough battle, but also an excellent opportunity to test their strength and hone their fighting spirit.

The next moment, Mo Mingxue moved.

Like a bolt of black lightning, she fiercely crushed the frozen earth beneath her feet, her lithe figure carving a straight trajectory through the wind and snow as she dashed toward the direction indicated by Lin Muyang!

Her black armor was not conspicuous against the snow, but it carried an unstoppable momentum.

Mo Yingmei followed closely behind. Her speed was not as swift as her sister's, but her steps were light and steady, like a spirit cat on the snowfield. As she ran, she had already drawn her longbow to half-draw, and a scorching, sharp battle Aura began to coalesce on the arrow, while she vigilantly scanned her surroundings.

The other young ladies remained by Lin Muyang's side, curiously watching the battle while also remaining ready to deal with any sudden situations.

Shen Muyao widened her beautiful eyes, staring intently ahead; this was an excellent opportunity to learn practical combat experience.

The three-kilometer distance was covered in an instant as the two ran at full speed.

The wind and snow ahead suddenly became even more violent, and a wolf howl, filled with endless brutality and icy cold, pierced through the storm, deafening and thunderous!

A behemoth was seen slowly emerging from behind a massive ice hill.

It stood over five meters tall and was well over fifteen meters long, its entire body covered in steel-needle-like dark blue fur, with ice crystals formed on the tip of every single hair.

Its massive wolf head was hideous and terrifying, with fangs exposed, dripping with saliva that emitted a chill.

A pair of scarlet wolf eyes, like two lanterns, locked firmly onto the charging Mo Mingxue.

Its four limbs were thick as pillars, and its claws, like curved blades sculpted from ice, were deeply embedded in the frozen earth.

It was none other than the guardian BOSS—the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King!

Even though its Aura was weakened by Lin Muyang's Auras, as it stood there, it still resembled a moving, miniature iceberg, exuding a suffocating sense of pressure.

In contrast, Mo Mingxue, who was less than 1.7 meters tall, appeared so petite and fragile before this behemoth.

But there was no fear in Mo Mingxue's eyes, only boiling fighting spirit!

The moment she entered the Wolf King's attack range, she let out a sharp cry, kicked off the ground fiercely, and her slender body soared into the air as if weightless, taking the initiative to attack!

"Cross Hunt!"

Crimson battle Aura erupted, wrapping around the twin blades in her hands!

This pair of legendary-grade twin blades, "Crimson Nightmare" and "Night Slaughter," seemed to come alive at this moment, emitting excited hums.

Mo Mingxue's figure transformed into an elusive crimson afterimage in mid-air, instantly circling to the side and rear of the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King!

Swish! Swish!

Two intersecting blood-red blade beams, like a cross-shaped invitation from the Grim Reaper, slashed through the void at a speed invisible to the naked eye, striking with pinpoint precision at the relatively vulnerable waist and abdomen of the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King!

Rip—!

A teeth-grinding tearing sound rang out!

The Ice Plains Demon Wolf King's tough fur and thick ice armor, which could withstand ordinary epic-grade attacks, were easily breached by the twin blades empowered by the mythic grade skill "Cross Hunt," just like a hot knife through butter!

A massive, cross-shaped wound, deep enough to see bone and several meters long, instantly appeared on its waist and abdomen, and blood gushed out like a fountain!

Even more fatal was that the flesh at the edges of the wound rapidly turned grey and withered, and a strange, highly corrosive power was spreading wildly into its body along the wound, constantly draining its vitality!

This was the forced bleeding and percentage-based health damage effect that came with "Cross Hunt"!

"Awoo—!!!"

The Ice Plains Demon Wolf King let out a painful and furious howl; the excruciating pain instantly drove it into a frenzy!

It instinctively wanted to turn around and tear this little bug that had hurt it to shreds with its sharp claws and fangs!

At the same time, it also wanted to unleash its innate frost skill to completely freeze this area!

However, Lin Muyang's "Silence Domain" was firmly suppressing it!

No matter how it tried to channel its magic power, the icy energy within its body was like a frozen river, completely unable to leave its body to form a skill!

It could only rely on pure physical strength!

Its massive body twisted violently, whipping up a gale, and its huge wolf claw, carrying the force to split mountains and shatter rocks, slammed fiercely toward the just-landed Mo Mingxue!

The speed and power were far beyond that of physical-type monsters of the same level!

Mo Mingxue's pupils constricted slightly; she dared not take it head-on.

She tapped her toes on the ice, her figure drifting backward like a phantom, while simultaneously crossing her twin blades in front of her chest to block and deflect the force.

Clang—!

A deafening sound of clashing metal exploded!

Mo Mingxue's slender body shook violently, and she was pushed backward over a dozen meters by a tremendous force, plowing two deep furrows into the ice, her arms holding the blades numbed.

But, she had blocked it! And she wasn't injured!

This was thanks to the buffs from Lin Muyang's Auras, which significantly increased her defense and resistance, and also weakened the Wolf King's attack.

Just as the Wolf King missed its strike, with its old strength spent and new strength not yet generated, a low, powerful vibration of a bowstring sounded from afar!

Twang—!

It was Mo Yingmei who had acted!

She had long since drawn her longbow into a full moon, and what was nocked on the bowstring was not an ordinary arrow, but a special arrow entirely wreathed in ink-black light!

At this moment, her long, straight, beautiful legs, tightly wrapped in black light leg armor, suddenly burst forth with a layer of deep, dark light!

The active special effect of the mythic grade leg armor "Shadow Hunter"—[Shadow Infusion]—was activated!

The next attack would deal dark-attribute damage!

"Piercing · Dark Erosion Arrow!"

Mo Yingmei let out a clear shout and released the bowstring.

The arrow, wreathed in dense black light, vanished the instant it left the string!

No, it didn't vanish; it was just moving too fast, almost exceeding the limits of visual perception!

Under the buff of the Aura provided by Lin Muyang, which significantly increased projectile speed, the speed of this arrow reached a terrifying level!

Almost at the same time the bowstring sound rang out, the black-line-like arrow shadow had already crossed hundreds of meters and shot with pinpoint precision into the massive cross-shaped wound on the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King's waist and abdomen!

It shot into the wound and pierced through the other side!

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a low, muffled thud.

The next moment, the dense, viscous dark energy, like ink dropped into clear water, erupted and spread from the center of the arrow hole within the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King's body!

Wherever it passed, flesh, tendons, bones, and even bone marrow rapidly dissolved and necrotized as if corroded by strong acid!

The Ice Plains Demon Wolf King's massive body suddenly stiffened, its scarlet wolf eyes instantly filled with pain and terror, and it let out a howl of extreme misery as its entire internal body seemed to be swallowed and hollowed out by darkness!

Strike while it's down!

A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of Mo Mingxue, who had just steadied herself; how could she miss such a golden opportunity!

Her figure surged again, pushing her speed to the limit, and like a crimson whirlwind, she began to rotate at high speed around the sluggish, agonizing Ice Plains Demon Wolf King!

Blade light, like splashed blood-colored moonlight, lit up continuously!

Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish!

Mo Mingxue danced her twin blades into a storm of death, each strike precisely hitting the Wolf King's vital points such as wounds, joints, and eyes!

The bleeding effect from the mythic grade skill and the dark erosion effect stacked, crazily devouring the vitality of this legendary-grade behemoth.

The Ice Plains Demon Wolf King waved its giant claws in vain, wanting to swat this annoying "bug" to death, but severely wounded and eroded by dark energy, its movements became incredibly slow and clumsy, unable to even touch the agile Mo Mingxue.

Finally, when Mo Mingxue, for the umpteenth time, slashed at the same wound on its neck—

Crack!

A teeth-grinding sound of bone breaking rang out!

The Ice Plains Demon Wolf King's hideous, massive head, accompanied by a spray of filthy blood mixed with ice crystals, soared into the sky!

The massive headless body swayed twice, then crashed down onto the frozen earth like a collapsing mountain of gold and jade, shaking the ground, as blood gushed out, quickly staining a large area of snow red.

The battle, from start to finish, lasted only a short two or three minutes.

A level 92 legendary-grade guardian BOSS, the Ice Plains Demon Wolf King, had fallen!