Chapter 2680 - 2656: The Secret of Snow Hidden Island

Chapter 2680: Chapter 2656: The Secret of Snow Hidden Island

Chapter 2656: The Secret of Snow Hidden Island

Following the original path back, Lin Feng soon arrived at the exit of Ice Flower Valley, and upon reaching the exit, Lin Feng put away the Eternal Divine Flame and said to everyone, "Let’s go!"

"Boss, how did you come out so quickly?" Ma Biaohu stepped forward to ask. Previously, exploring the Myriad Ice Water Springs took so long; how did the Ice Flower Valley only take a couple of hours? Could there be dangers inside that even the Boss couldn’t handle?

"Yes! Boss, what happened?" Tangyuan also flew to Lin Feng’s shoulder, looking at Lin Feng with a face full of confusion. Normally, this valley shouldn’t be fully explored in less than a day.

Ao Lin saw Lin Feng’s appearance and walked up to Lin Feng to ask, "Brother Lin, what exactly is in this valley?"

He had always been curious about what was going on in Ice Flower Valley, why clan members would turn into ice blocks upon entering. It was so mysterious, but Lin Feng came out quickly, perhaps he had found the answer.

Seeing everyone gathered around him, Lin Feng smiled faintly and said, "It’s nothing, just a tree. This tree has evolved into a demon beast, releasing self-protective toxic gas."

He casually said that one line; actually, there wasn’t much to say—it was really that simple. He hadn’t told the Myriad Valleys Ice Banyan to retract its poison gas, because everything exists for a reason, and that is its way of survival. It couldn’t be forced to change.

"What? A tree turned into a demon beast?" Ao Lin asked in surprise. This was the first time he heard such a thing. He couldn’t imagine what it was like, and it could even emit poisonous gas to harm people; it’s indeed a remarkable demon beast.

Ma Biaohu and Tangyuan were not so shocked, as they had seen the Snow Domain Longevity Fruit before, and Boss was able to communicate with such demon beasts using Divine Sense.

Looking at Ao Lin’s surprised expression, Lin Feng replied, "There are many wonders in the world, and nothing is impossible. Not only can plants evolve into demon beasts, but stones can too, and even elements."

There’s nothing in the world that can’t happen. Previously, the giant white glowing stone under the Snow Domain Longevity Fruit could evolve into a demon beast given time, and his Fire Spirit Xiao Huo was evolved from the Fire Element. These are all examples, so there’s really nothing to be surprised about.

After listening to Lin Feng’s explanation, although Ao Lin found it hard to accept, he nodded and then asked, "Brother Lin, was the demon beast contained?"

He was worried that if the demon beast in Ice Flower Valley grew stronger in the future, it would threaten the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan. Also, whether the poison gas in the valley still existed or not—if it dispersed, then Ice Flower Valley could be opened.

"I didn’t touch it, nor did I ask it to retract its poison gas." Shaking his head, Lin Feng told Ao Lin. Ice Flower Valley has been a restricted area for years, but if the Myriad Valleys Ice Banyan lost its poison gas, it might become very dangerous. And if others were allowed into Ice Flower Valley, it could harm the Myriad Valleys Ice Banyan. It’s best to let the valley remain as it is.

Ao Lin understood Lin Feng’s meaning. Knowing the source of the poison gas, he could explain to the clan members so they’d stay away from Ice Flower Valley. It’s good for Ice Flower Valley to remain a restricted area, as that prevents conflicts on territory between the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan and the Ice Peak Wolf Clan. Since things have been like this for millennia, there’s no need to change it.

"Clan Leader, you previously mentioned the Ice Peak Wolf Clan, what are they like?" Lin Feng suddenly remembered this issue. Ice Flower Valley is located on the boundary between the two clans. If he crosses it, he can reach the Ice Peak Wolf Clan’s territory, and he’s curious to see what’s over there and if there are any places to explore.

Ao Lin quickly waved his hand and said to Lin Feng, "You’d better not go over there; they are very belligerent and exceptionally strong. Our Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan has never dared provoke them."

Talking about the Ice Peak Wolf Clan made Ao Lin shudder because wolves are inherently violent and belligerent. Unlike the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan, who are vegetarians eating Spirit Fruits, the two clans had wars millennia ago, but since then they have never interacted. That’s been for the best.

"Since they’re so belligerent, how do you coexist peacefully on the island?" Ma Biaohu asked curiously as he came over.

That’s also what Lin Feng wanted to know. If the Ice Peak Wolf Clan were belligerent, and they lived in packs, logically they should be invading other clans. But there hasn’t been a war for hundreds of years; why is that?

Hearing their questions, Ao Lin laughed awkwardly and replied, "We have nothing over here."

At this point, Ao Lin felt ashamed. As the clan leader, he had failed to revive the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan. They have nothing but endless Snow Peak Ice Field, and have always remained secluded, uninvolved in worldly disputes, never competing for territory with other demon beasts. It’s why they haven’t lived too well.

The Ice Sealing Wolf Clan has always existed by invading other clans, occupying other’s demon beasts, and consuming their meat. The Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan hides within the Snow Peak Ice Field, and previously, the Ice Sealing Wolf Clan might have invaded upon seeing the Snow Peak Ice Field, but there’s nothing here. They couldn’t find the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan, so eventually, they stopped coming. Simply put, they found this area too poor.

Having heard Ao Lin, Lin Feng nodded in understanding and then asked, "Is the Ice Sealing Wolf Clan very strong?"

"The elders guarding the boundaries say there are several with power similar to our ancestor’s." Ao Lin recalled. Previously, elders guarding the boundary of the snow mountains explored and discovered that the Ice Peak Wolf Clan’s general strength was much higher than that of the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan. There were several members with power equivalent to their ancestors, a strength they could not dare confront.

Forget it!

After hearing Ao Lin, Lin Feng immediately gave up the idea of going to the Ice Peak Wolf Clan. He recalled encountering Ao Qin; Ao Qin’s displayed strength was unbearable for him, and if Ao Qin wanted to kill him, he would be dead for sure. Not to mention, there are several demon beasts of Half-Step Demon Emperor level among the Ice Peak Wolf Clan, so there’s no chance he’d get out alive.

As everyone walked out of the cavern and chatted, they soon rode Snow Spirit Deer towards Snow City...

Lin Feng thought it over; having explored all three restricted areas, it was time to leave the Snow Peak Ice Field. So he asked Ao Lin, "Clan leader, besides the Extreme Cold Ice Cave, Myriad Ice Water Springs, and Ice Flower Valley, are there any other special places?"

"There is indeed one place, but we haven’t found it yet. It was only mentioned in the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan’s ancient records." Ao Lin thought for a moment, then continued, "Snow Hidden Island is actually divided into Inner Island and Outer Island, but we can’t find where the Inner Island is located. The book doesn’t clearly label it, only saying it’s at the center of Snow Hidden Island and shared with the Ice Peak Wolf Clan."

He found it strange, but the book didn’t record much. It said the Inner Island center wasn’t a land of snow and ice, presenting a completely different view, with numerous mystical treasures and Spiritual Medicine growing there. If found, it could revitalize the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan, but no clues have emerged after all these years.

"Has no one explored it historically?" Lin Feng asked. He didn’t expect such a peculiar place on the island, and the ancestors never mentioned it. Is it merely a legend?

"At the Snow Peak Ice Field, elders who reach the Middle Stage of Demon Venerable often wander, having traveled every corner of the Snow Peak Ice Field without finding any place other than ice." Ao Lin answered helplessly. He too wanted to know its whereabouts, as finding it would be a huge opportunity for the Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan.

After hearing Ao Lin, Lin Feng suddenly became silent, pondering deeply. The Ao Xue Hiding Fox Clan has searched for millennia without finding it, though it’s described in ancient records, making it likely to exist. Since they’re settled on the island, passing it down through generations, if the records exist, it couldn’t be baseless; it must be real.

If they haven’t found it, perhaps it’s not on the island, or exists in another dimension, which requires careful exploration. A decision formed in his mind; he wouldn’t leave the Snow Peak Ice Field yet, determined to find such a place. For now, he’d send Ma Biaohu and others back, and later search alone.

A month later, riding the Snow Spirit Deer, they finally arrived at Snow City. Upon entering the city, Xue’er leapt at Ao Lin, starting to act spoiled, worried about everyone who’d been gone so long.

Ao Lin arranged for everyone to rest, while Lin Feng told Ma Biaohu, "Rest inside Snow City, while I search for the Inner Island mentioned by the clan leader. Once I return, we’ll leave."

He wasn’t sure he could find it, but wanted to try, knowing the island’s greatest secret remained undiscovered. If he finds it, unknown dangers could await, so he couldn’t bring Ma Biaohu and others along.

"Alright." Ma Biaohu, obeying Lin Feng’s instructions, nodded, and then took Tangyuan and the two Great Demon Venerables inside to rest.

Leaving Snow City, Lin Feng stood upon the empty ice field, suddenly closing his eyes, then rising into the air. Using Thousand Miles in One Step, he vanished from where he stood, moving a thousand miles away, as he expanded his Divine Sense, forming invisible aura spreading outward, carefully probing the surroundings.

Finding no abnormalities, he continued using Thousand Miles in One Step, stepping forward and using Divine Sense to scan tens of thousands of miles for any peculiarities, continuing repetitively in this manner...