Abyss Walker

Chapter 186 Frozen Guardian

Facing this powerful being who rose from the ice crystal coffin, Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling showed no fear in their eyes, only determination and preparation.

They knew this would be an unprecedented battle, with their opponents possessing strength and momentum far exceeding any beast they had ever encountered before; it was a true challenge.

This figure was clearly a powerful being sealed within the Frozen City. His power was like a winter blizzard, strong and merciless. His existence seemed to be the heart of the Frozen City, the core of its secrets.

His power was not only physical, but also possessed an ancient and mysterious aura that filled the entire space with a sense of oppression.

Yun Muhan gripped the Dugu Sword tightly, its blade gleaming coldly in the icy blue light. He lowered his body slightly, assuming a fighting stance.

Dugu Jianling followed closely behind, his sword tip pointing forward, ready to support Yun Muhan at any moment. Their unspoken understanding was enough; their eyes communicated fluently.

The figure who rose from the ice crystal coffin moved slowly, yet each step was filled with power. His eyes gleamed with an icy blue light, as if they could see through the souls of Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling. His presence was like an iceberg, steady and unshakeable.

“We had no intention of disturbing you, but fate has brought us here,” Yun Muhan replied in a deep voice, his tone revealing determination and resilience.

“Fate?” The figure sneered, a hint of contempt flashing in his icy blue eyes. His words revealed his disdain for fate: “In the face of absolute power, fate is nothing but the excuse of the weak.”

Before the words were even finished, the figure moved.

He moved with incredible speed, covering the distance between himself and Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling almost instantly. His palm, carrying an icy chill, struck directly at Yun Muhan's chest.

If this blow lands, it could be fatal.

Yun Muhan reacted just as quickly, slightly shifting his body to the side to avoid the fatal blow. His movements were fluid and natural, demonstrating his exceptional combat experience and reflexes.

At the same time, his Dugu Sword drew an arc in the air, its tip carrying fire-attribute power, aiming directly at the figure's vitals.

The figure seemed to disregard Dugu Jianling's attack, as a layer of ice crystal shield suddenly condensed around his body. This shield was made of pure ice element, hard and transparent, like the most solid diamond.

The fire-attribute sword energy struck the ice crystals, producing a hissing sound, but failed to penetrate them.

"Hmph, you think you can hurt me with such a tiny flame?" the figure mocked, his voice full of confidence and disdain.

He then swung his arm, and a beam of icy blue light shot from his palm, striking Dugu Jianling directly. This beam of light was like an extremely cold ice arrow, carrying the power to freeze everything.

Dugu Jianling dodged the attack with a swift and graceful movement, as if in a dance. At the same time, the ice elemental power within him was activated, resisting the ice attribute power of the figure.

A thin layer of icy mist formed around his body, contrasting beautifully with the ice crystal shield of the figure. The clash of the two forces made the surrounding air seem sharp.

Seeing this, Yun Muhan knew that the battle could not be allowed to remain at a stalemate, and his peak Nascent Soul stage strength began to manifest.

A glint flashed in his eyes, and his swordsmanship became even more ferocious. Each swing of the sword was accompanied by the sound of air being cut, and the sword energy crisscrossed, forming a series of sword nets that enveloped the figure.

Yun Muhan's swordsmanship was like a storm, each strike filled with power and speed, attempting to break through the figure's defense.

The figure let out a cold snort, and his form began to blur, as if merging with the surrounding ice crystals, becoming elusive. Although Yun Muhan's sword net was dense, it could only strike the ice crystals, unable to touch the figure's physical form.

The figure seemed to be able to manipulate ice crystals, using them as shields and weapons, making it extremely difficult for Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling to attack.

The battle became exceptionally intense. Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling faced not only a powerful opponent, but also an existence that could almost merge with the ice element.

"Peak of the Nascent Soul stage? Nothing special." The voice came from all directions, tinged with mockery.

Yun Muhan remained unmoved, his mind at peace. He knew that facing such an opponent, any panic could lead to defeat.

He took a deep breath, and his internal energy began to circulate. His swordsmanship became even more unpredictable, and each attack seemed to be searching for a weakness in that figure.

Dugu Jianling was not to be outdone. A faint green light began to emanate from the tip of his sword. He skillfully incorporated the power of poison into his swordsmanship, and each attack carried a deadly poison. Even the figure's ice crystal shield could not completely block the corrosive effects of the poison.

The battle lasted for a long time, and Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling's attacks became increasingly sharp, with each swing of their swords carrying considerable power.

Although the figure was powerful, he gradually felt the pressure. He began to realize that these two young men were not as weak as he had imagined; their strength was enough to pose a threat to him.

Finally, in a fierce exchange, Yun Muhan found the figure's weakness. His sword tip pointed directly at the figure's chest, while Dugu Jianling's sword tip was aimed at the figure's throat.

The two worked together seamlessly, their swordsmanship and use of elemental power reaching their peak.

Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling shouted in unison: "Blazing flames burn the sky, ice dragons descend to earth, poisonous dragons devour the sun."

The tips of their swords simultaneously unleashed intense elemental power, with fire, ice, and poison intertwining to form a powerful attack wave.

This fusion of power is the result of countless practices and tacit cooperation; it is their trump card against powerful enemies.

A flicker of panic finally appeared in the figure's eyes. He retreated rapidly, trying to avoid the fatal blow, but Yun Muhan and Dugu Jianling's attacks had already locked onto him, leaving him nowhere to escape. Their attacks were like a net, blocking all of the figure's escape routes.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the ice crystals surrounding the ice coffin shattered, and the figure was sent flying, crashing heavily into the wall of the frozen city. A deep sword wound was left on his body, and blood slowly flowed out.