Chapter 424 - 424: Arrival at Winterfrost Supply Zone

Translator: CinderTL

Winterfrost Supply Zone.

Here, heavy snow fell year-round, and the biting wind howled relentlessly.

Emerging from the airport, Feng Qi led Mu Qing and Liu Yue through the swirling snow toward the Winterfrost Supply Zone.

He glanced upward.

Free from the city's light pollution, the night sky revealed a breathtaking panorama of stars. The Milky Way stretched across the heavens like a shimmering curtain of pearls, and the vast constellations seemed almost within reach.

Feng Qi was no stranger to the Winterfrost Supply Zone.

But for Mu Qing and Liu Yue, everything here felt novel and awe-inspiring, especially the natural beauty.

Far from the city's clamor, everything seemed tranquil and untouched.

"I imagined the frontline as a brutal battlefield, but I never expected such breathtaking scenery," Mu Qing murmured to herself.

"You get used to it after a while," Feng Qi replied with a faint smile.

Following the path toward the supply zone, they soon arrived at a Function Store.

Pushing open the door, they heard the chime of a wind chime.

The interior was heated, a stark contrast to the frigid air outside.

Inside, shelves were stocked with weapons and equipment, some of which were visibly rusted, indicating they weren't all brand new.

Seeing the weapons, Liu Yue's expression shifted slightly.

"I sense lingering auras on these weapons, as if they've had many owners."

Feng Qi nodded. "You haven't seen the true brutality of the front lines yet. Most of the weapons here have passed through multiple hands. After their previous owners die, they're put up for sale in the Function Store, and the proceeds are sent to their families as additional compensation."

"I spent a long time on the front lines myself. I once saw a weapon change hands eight times in a single year."

Hearing this, Liu Yue's eyes flickered with emotion, but he quickly suppressed it.

As they spoke, a staff member hurried over from the back of the store.

The middle-aged man, with a full beard and a grease-stained white coat, immediately apologized.

"We just received a batch of battle-damaged weapons and are inspecting and repairing them before putting them on display. I didn't notice you come in. My apologies... By the way, what equipment are you looking to buy?"

Feng Qi immediately stated his purpose:

"Boss, I need three sets of ski equipment, three portable tents, searchlights..."

As he spoke, the boss nodded repeatedly, jotting down the items before turning and entering the back room.

The reason for needing these supplies stemmed from the difference in timing between timelines.

In the previous timeline, he had searched for Old Mist several years later, after Mu Qing had already graduated. By then, the Winterfrost Supply Zone's main conquest route had already reached the area where the mist domain field was located.

But according to his research in this timeline, the supply zone's main conquest route hadn't even extended in the direction of the mist domain field yet.

Without a main road, subsequent routes would be inaccessible by vehicle, forcing them to travel by skis or on foot.

Moreover, the journey would present numerous environmental challenges.

In particular, the absence of signal towers along the way meant they risked losing their way in the heavy snow.

The items he purchased from the Function Store were all intended to facilitate their journey to the mist domain field.

After a long wait, the shop owner emerged from the back room, pushing a cart.

The cart carried a large metal crate, its interior neatly organized with various supplies.

After settling the payment, the shop owner offered to deliver the crate to their location, but Mu Qing declined.

"Boss, we don't have a place to stay yet. Could you install two straps on this crate so we can carry it on our backs?"

The boss's face immediately registered surprise. "You're going to carry it on your backs?"

"Yes," Mu Qing replied with a firm nod.

Though inwardly astonished, the boss refrained from questioning them. After all, domain warriors possessed physiques far beyond ordinary humans, and living in the Winterfrost Supply Zone, he had witnessed firsthand the warriors' incredible strength.

Yet even he was stunned when Mu Qing effortlessly lifted the metal crate and slung it over her shoulder.

It was inconceivable that such terrifying power could reside within her slender frame.

Leaving the Function Store, Feng Qi led Mu Qing and the other girl toward the rental shop.

Traveling entirely on foot would drastically extend their journey time, making transportation essential for reaching the mist domain field.

Transporting vehicles from Star City to the Winterfrost Supply Zone was a cumbersome process, so renting locally was the most practical option.

The rental shop was located in a bustling area of the Winterfrost Supply Zone, where the number of pedestrians gradually increased.

Unlike city dwellers, the people here were all equipped with gear and carried weapons.

In the supply zone, carrying weapons and equipment at all times was a lesson learned from history.

The supply zone bordered the Domain Field, making it the most vulnerable area to attacks by Domain-Transcending Creatures.

While frontline warriors explored and conquered the Domain Field, Domain-Transcending Creatures frequently emerged from it.

Danger was ever-present.

Being fully armed was not only a precaution against sudden emergencies but also a guarantee of personal safety.

We walked east along the main road.

A convoy of vehicles approached from the distance, carrying warriors with weary eyes and bloodstained armor, their suppressed groans of pain drifting past us.

The swirling snow quickly covered the tracks left by the wheels.

Every year, a flood of fresh recruits arrived here, filled with hope for the future and eager to contribute to humanity's resurgence.

Yet most ended up buried in iron armor, their existence and struggles commemorated only by empty graves.

Time, like a merciless sword, erased the traces of many from history.

But a spirit endured, passed down through generations.

Grief and rage served as catalysts, transforming naive youths into seasoned warriors.

Arriving at the bustling southern district of the Winterfrost Supply Zone, Feng Qi noticed the snow-melting material used on the roads. Snowflakes that touched the ground instantly melted and flowed into the street's sewer drains.

He entered the rental shop, a vast space lined with rows of large transport vehicles and weapons.

A staff member immediately approached to assist.

After explaining his purpose, Feng Qi signed the rental agreement at the counter, paid the deposit, and successfully rented a high-powered, multi-functional snowmobile.

(End of the Chapter)

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