226: Christmas snowy night's gift

【Special Mechanism: Hidden "Santa Claus's Tracks" exist in the Snow Domain. Find them and complete their random small tasks to receive a large amount of points and a special item, "Christmas Blessing Gift Box" (contains random precious items).】

【Friendly Reminder: The Snow Domain environment is extremely cold, continuously causing minor ice damage and environmental slowing effects. Please be prepared.】

As the announcement sounded, the the five people of Dawn Squad immediately left for the Imperial Capital's city square. Sure enough, a teleportation gate shimmering with ice and snow patterns had appeared there.

"Let's go!" With Chu Yixing's command, the the five people and their five pets transformed into five streaks of light and instantly vanished into the teleportation gate.

Icy air mixed with snowflakes assailed their faces.

Before their eyes was a fantastical world covered in silver. Towering snow pines hung with crystal-clear icicles, and in the distance were continuous snow-capped mountains. Magical snowflakes fell endlessly from the sky. As far as the eye could see, figures of various professionals could already be seen moving through the snowfield and forest, with the light effects of various skills rising and falling, breaking the tranquility of the snowy night.

"Environmental negative status effect is active: movement speed reduced by 10%, taking 1 point of ice damage per second." Han Ruoxue felt her status, and with a light tap of the moon god scepter, a soft moonlight enveloped the the five people of the squad. "Moonlight Guardian!" A faint lunar halo appeared on everyone, the ice damage was nullified, and the slowing effect was greatly reduced.

"Efficiency first. We'll spread out to explore, maintain contact on the squad channel, and call immediately if we encounter elite monsters or Santa Claus's Tracks," Chu Yixing quickly formulated a strategy. "Yu Yue, you're responsible for the open snowfield to the west; Xu Bai, the eastern snow pine forest is suitable for your summoned creatures; Ling Han, the southern mountainous area is yours; Ruo Xue, you go to the northern ice lake area; I'll stay in the center to coordinate and also search from a high-altitude perspective."

"Understood!"

The four immediately sped off in their designated directions. Although Little Qilin Qing Xiao was only a cub, the might of a divine beast was already evident. He rode on clouds with his four hooves, flying low beside Chu Yixing, his pair of nimble eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

Chu Yixing flew low on his sword, scanning the area, while also paying attention to the movements in all four directions and the information on the squad channel.

【Squad Channel】

Yu Yue: Found three Naughty Snow Goblins!

Chu Yixing looked up. Shield Bash! Holy Light Impact! Plus Xi Guang's Holy Light Bullet for the finishing blow, they quickly took care of it! They harvested 5 bells, 2 gingerbread, and +36 points.

Xu Bai: The density of forest snow goblins is quite good.

Chu Yixing's gaze swept over, and he saw Shadow Claw luring monsters, Xu Bai summoning a swarm of Abyssal Worms for crowd control, and then summoning Shadowbound Bone Demon for targeted kills. The efficiency was decent. The drops were also mainly bells and a small amount of gingerbread.

Ji Linghan: Found a Reindeer Vanguard in the mountainous area! It's very fast and attacks with lightning, a bit tricky... Chu Yixing immediately looked over, ready to provide support. Ji Linghan cast a [Thunderstorm] spell plus Thunder's [Lightning Chain]! Solved! It dropped 1 Wish Star Dust! +50 points! Chu Yixing quietly retreated to his original area upon seeing this.

Han Ruoxue: A special Snow Goblin Leader has refreshed in the ice lake area. Its defense is very high and it comes with area-of-effect freezing. Support is needed. Coordinates (174, 82).

"Special leader?" Chu Yixing's eyes narrowed. "Everyone, converge on Ruo Xue's coordinates! Qing Xiao, let's speed up!"

Qing Xiao let out a tender yet majestic roar, a flash of azure light enveloped his body, and his speed surged. He followed Chu Yixing like an azure meteor streaking through the snow curtain.

A moment later, Chu Yixing arrived at the ice lake. He saw a "Blizzard Giant" three times the size of an ordinary snow goblin roaring, swinging its massive arms to smash the ice surface, sending countless sharp icicles scattering in all directions.

Han Ruoxue moved nimbly, weaving through the icicles. She wielded her moon god scepter, occasionally releasing [Lunar Eclipse] to weaken the giant's defense and resistance, while also using [Moon Spear] for long-range attacks. Silver Pupil, relying on its speed, continuously harassed and drew aggro.

As soon as Yu Yue arrived, he immediately stood at the forefront, his giant shield emitting a brilliant holy light. The Holy Light Barrier steadily blocked the giant's main attacks, while Dawn Light continuously released healing auras nearby. Xu Bai and Ji Linghan also arrived at this moment.

"Xu Bai, use your summoned creatures to control it; Ling Han, full output; Ruo Xue, maintain debuffs and seize opportunities to attack its vital points with Moon Spear; Yu Yue, hold steady!" Chu Yixing instantly joined the battle. The green lotus immortal sword let out a clear, resonant hum, and streaks of azure sword qi pierced directly into the Blizzard Giant's eyes and body.

"[Abyssal Mire]!" Xu Bai slammed his bone staff into the ground, and the ice surface beneath the giant's feet instantly transformed into a churning mire of dark energy, greatly restricting its movement.

"[Wrath of the Thunder God]!" Ji Linghan raised his war hammer high, summoning heavenly thunder. A thick purple lightning bolt crashed down onto the giant's head, causing it to tremble all over and its movements to stall.

Han Ruoxue's [Moon Spear] seized the opportunity to accurately strike the giant's other eye.

Yu Yue roared, pushing his giant shield forward fiercely: "[Holy Shield Bash]!"

Chu Yixing's sword qi, meanwhile, left countless bone-deep sword marks on the giant's body.

Under focused fire, the Blizzard Giant's health bar plummeted. Finally, it let out an unwilling wail, and its massive body crashed to the ground, dissolving into countless points of light, leaving behind a small pile of glittering items.

"Solved!" Ji Linghan excitedly put away his war hammer.

Han Ruoxue stepped forward to count the spoils: "Drops include 3 Wish Star Dust, 10 Sweet Gingerbread, 15 Christmas Bells, and a [Treasure Map Fragment (Christmas Special)]."

"Treasure Map Fragment?" Chu Yixing took the golden-edged parchment. "It seems to be an item for a Follow-up event. Keep it safe."

Just as they were collecting their spoils, a commotion erupted nearby. A team of professionals, dressed in white ninja outfits and carrying katanas on their backs, quickly approached, subtly forming an encirclement. Judging by their equipment and aura, they were clearly a team from Neon Country.

"Friends from Kyushu, your skills are impressive." The leading ninja professional spoke in stiff Kyushu dialect, his gaze greedily fixed on the Treasure Map Fragment still in Han Ruoxue's hand. "Our 'Moon Shadow Squad' has been tracking this leader for a long time, but you snatched it first. By the rules, what's seen is shared. Shouldn't that Treasure Map Fragment be split with us?"

Yu Yue snorted coldly, shifting his giant shield to block the front of the team: "Friends from Neon Nation, for event monsters, whoever defeats it claims it. This is a worldwide rule. You arrived late; are you now planning to openly rob us?"

The ninja's eyes turned cold: "Baka! It seems you don't intend to be reasonable!"

The atmosphere instantly became tense, and other professionals in the distance watched while continuing to farm monsters.

Chu Yixing stepped forward, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Yu Yue. The green lotus immortal sword hummed lightly in his hand, and a sharp sword intent locked onto the ninja captain: "The event has just begun, and your team already wants to provoke conflict? Our Dawn Squad doesn't look for trouble, but we are never afraid of it. If you want to fight, then let's fight!"

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