Chapter 1100: Chapter 1100

Ding Fan and his companion continued along the passageway, walking for an unknown amount of time without seeing the end of the tunnel.

At this point, they were already several kilometers away from their starting point, yet still couldn't see the end. He Qianyao couldn't help but furrow her brows.

The temperature was getting increasingly lower, and He Qianyao was starting to feel unwell. However, there was no other option, as this was the only passage, their only way out. After all, there were numerous Yuan Beasts outside, returning the same way they came would lead to a dead end. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝※𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖※𝕟𝕖𝕥

The ice within the passage was accumulating, bringing the temperature down to nearly minus thirty or forty degrees Celsius. Even ordinary cultivators would find it extremely cold, let alone Ding Fan and his companion who were lightly dressed. The two of them continuously emitted True Qi around themselves to fend off the cold.

The direction of the passage was clearly sloping downward. As Ding Fan and his companion descended further, He Qianyao began to shiver—it was unbearably cold, seemingly colder than one could imagine.

No one would think that outside, where it's vibrant and warm like spring, here it's as cold as being in a world of ice and snow.

Due to a few refracted beams of light in the cave, some of the interior could be seen. He Qianyao glanced at Ding Fan and was astonished to see that he showed no signs of discomfort; he didn't even seem to feel cold.

By now, they had moved further, with the temperature dropping to about minus fifty or sixty degrees.

He Qianyao's body couldn't stand it any longer, and she spoke to Ding Fan somewhat apologetically.

Upon hearing her voice, Ding Fan turned to see her lips turning purple, indicating that she was nearing her limit.

Ding Fan, although also finding it extremely cold, didn't feel much discomfort since he was surrounded by a large amount of True Qi.

He hadn't expected that the deeper they went, the colder it would get, which was quite abnormal. Normally, one would expect it to get warmer the further down they went. They had gone several kilometers down by now, and the roars of the beasts outside had long faded from earshot.

The deeper they went, the colder it got, which was indeed strange.

There must be something peculiar down here, Ding Fan thought. Yet the stranger it got, the more curious it made him. He was determined to find out what was causing such coldness and what made so many Yuan Beasts so fearful.

Then, Ding Fan stopped and took hold of He Qianyao's hand to transfer his True Qi to her, as she was only a cultivator in the fetal breath stage, struggling to resist the Cold Qi.

As soon as Ding Fan held her hand, a warm current flowed into He Qianyao's body, causing her to shiver suddenly and then relax.

Feeling the warmth, He Qianyao instinctively embraced him. She enveloped her whole body against Ding Fan, warm currents constantly spreading through her, making her feel much better.

At this moment, He Qianyao couldn't care about anything else. She was simply too cold. She hadn't expected his body to be so warm, especially when the temperature was likely around minus fifty or sixty degrees—yet she felt no coldness with him.

For a moment, He Qianyao tightly hugged Ding Fan to absorb his warmth.

Ding Fan was initially taken aback by this sight, but quickly dismissed it as he felt her soft body was indeed quite cold—it must have been too frigid.

The scent of her body continuously wafted into Ding Fan's nostrils, bringing a sense of warmth as he tightly held her. Their faces were barely a hand's width apart. Looking at her, Ding Fan saw a pair of eyes as limpid as autumn water, eyelashes with traces of frost, and her originally fair, oval face reddened by the cold.

She was definitely a beauty, although perhaps not as stunning as Zhou Ruoran, Gusu Qingwen, or Ye Ningbing in Ding Fan's mind, yet still undoubtedly a cultivation beauty.

Unconsciously, their eyes met, and He Qianyao's face flushed again. Not only was his strength impressive, but his looks were also incredibly handsome—sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, defined features, and deep eyes that seemed intimidating for girls to gaze into.

He Qianyao felt a ripple in her heart, instinctively wanting to withdraw, but was held even closer, receiving even more warmth.

Now, with a shy expression, He Qianyao did not resist his actions, instead feeling a growing fondness for Ding Fan in her heart.

He understood what a woman needed; it made him seem like the most emotionally intelligent man. Meanwhile, He Qianyao's gaze at Ding Fan seemed filled with admiration.

After embracing for a while, He Qianyao felt much better, no longer as cold. She slowly released him, and with a gentle and grateful look in her eyes, said to Ding Fan:

"Thank you, I feel much better now."

Upon hearing her words, Ding Fan immediately replied:

"Then let's keep moving."

With that, Ding Fan spoke, and He Qianyao stayed as close as possible to him as they continued downward.

While walking, He Qianyao occasionally glanced at Ding Fan, noticing that there wasn't much emotion on his face. She couldn't help but wonder if he had a girlfriend. Such an outstanding man must have a girlfriend, right...

Ding Fan did not sense the subtle change in He Qianyao's heart beside him. He was pondering where this tunnel might lead. What could possibly exist down below?

After all, their current situation wasn't looking too good. As they continued descending, the temperature was getting so low that even Ding Fan seemed to feel a bit uncomfortable. At this moment, Ding Fan's True Qi not only had to protect himself from the Cold Qi but also take care of He Qianyao. Obviously, it was becoming a bit too much for him.

In no time, the temperature where Ding Fan and He Qianyao were standing kept dropping. He Qianyao was feeling a bit of panic, and even Ding Fan was somewhat apprehensive.

One must understand that continuing down this path, the two wouldn't last much longer before freezing to death. Returning the way they came was no longer an option as they had ventured too far.

Walking down an endless path, the most frightening thing is the collapse of psychological defenses, similar to those who perish in the desert. Mentally, they die first.

At this moment, Ding Fan kept reminding himself to maintain a firm will to survive and constantly encouraged He Qianyao. If her psychological defenses collapsed now, no warmth from him could save her.

Walking in this manner, the two had already lost their initial speed, and now each step was challenging...

Soon, He Qianyao was beginning to falter, and her fear was overwhelmingly strong. Just as she was about to break down, Ding Fan's Divine Sense extended outward and unexpectedly discovered a secret chamber ahead.

"We're almost there."

Ding Fan immediately said to He Qianyao.

Upon hearing Ding Fan's words, He Qianyao seemed to be pulled back from the brink of the Ghost Sect, making herself a bit more alert.

He Qianyao asked weakly.

"Right up ahead, let's hurry."

Ding Fan said with some excitement.

The two quickened their pace, and soon they reached the secret chamber that Ding Fan had noticed.

The chamber wasn't very spacious, probably just a few dozen square meters. At a glance, there was nothing inside except coldness. They could no longer tell how much below zero it was in there.

It just seemed that the temperature had reached a limit.

With a focused look, Ding Fan unexpectedly discovered a fist-sized purple egg trembling slightly on a block of ice.

Ding Fan felt a wave of astonishment at this scene, clearly sensing that all the Cold Qi seemed to be emanating from that purple egg.

Ding Fan immediately recognized the origin of the egg. Suddenly, he felt a surge of excitement.

One must understand that the Frost Toad is extraordinary, definitely among the top Yuan Beasts. It's said that a Frost Toad is a third grade Yuan Beast at birth, and it's perfectly normal for it to grow to Grade Seven or Eight, without the limitations that other Yuan Beasts face.

Additionally, the Cold Qi emitted by the Frost Toad is pure and unparalleled by normal Cold Qi. Even if an ordinary cultivator encounters an adult Frost Toad, being corroded by its Cold Qi is lethal.

Typically, such cultivators are only left waiting for death, as ordinary Spiritual Materials can't cure it.

Since the Frost Toad is inherently a creature with incredibly strong lineage, even normal Yuan Beasts show it respect or stay far away. Who dares to clash with it? Fighting it is tantamount to seeking death.

Ding Fan now understood why the Beast Tide outside the cave occurred. Clearly, all the Yuan Beasts in the whole Mountain Range sensed the birth of this fearsome little creature, and how could they not be afraid? This Frost Toad is a once-in-a-century Yuan Beast, and each one is exceptionally powerful, incomparable to ordinary Yuan Beasts.

As Ding Fan watched the purple egg wriggling, excitement surged in him, knowing that the little creature was about to be born.

Ding Fan naturally knew that the final opportunity for capturing it was during the birth of the Frost Toad, as the newborn Frost Toad hasn't yet developed much aggression, making it the optimal time for taming and subduing it.

Ding Fan knew this little creature isn't prone to causing trouble, but when provoked, it isn't just any ordinary beast!

And just at that moment, the purple Frost Egg showed signs of cracking!