Chapter 425 - 425: Advancing Through the Snowbound Frontier

Translator: CinderTL

Driving out through the side exit of the rental shop, Feng Qi steered the snowmobile onto the main road.

With the night deepening, he wasted no time and headed straight for the mist domain field.

An hour later, the "Winterfrost Supply Zone" road sign flashed past as they merged onto the main road leading toward the Domain Field.

The brilliant lights of the city gradually faded behind them.

The landscape was draped in silver, and the vast Milky Way hung like a celestial tapestry across the horizon, breathtakingly beautiful.

The interior of the snowmobile was cold enough that their breath formed visible white plumes.

But this minor discomfort was negligible for Feng Qi, Mu Qing, and Liu Yue. They didn't even bother turning on the vehicle's heating system.

Using the vehicle's navigation system, they constantly adjusted their course.

The road to the Domain Field wasn't a straight line; it forked repeatedly along the way.

From above, the northward route from the Winterfrost Supply Zone resembled a growing tree, branching out to different Domain Fields.

This road extended further each year, but every inch gained came at the cost of frontline warriors' lives.

Along the way, Feng Qi and Liu Yue discussed Tian Shu.

When Feng Qi mentioned Tian Shu's description of the Heaven-Reaching Road, Liu Yue finally admitted his connection to it, echoing Tian Shu's words.

Feng Qi fully understood Liu Yue's secrecy.

From a normal perspective, having revealed his own secret of time travel, Liu Yue should have reciprocated by revealing his greatest secret.

But Liu Yue was different.

Having experienced multiple timelines, Feng Qi knew Liu Yue was a stubborn, old-fashioned man.

Once he swore an oath, he would guard it with his life, unwavering in his convictions regardless of any unforeseen circumstances.

That's why, in previous timelines, whenever Feng Qi asked about the Heaven-Reaching Road, Liu Yue would always reply:

"The day a miracle finds you is the day you'll learn the truth about the Heaven-Reaching Road."

That was Liu Yue's nature—no flowery words, but unwavering loyalty. Once he recognized your worth, he would dedicate himself entirely to you, even at the cost of his own life.

Some jokingly called him a riddle-master, but who wouldn't cherish such a friend, a brother?

When he asked Liu Yue if he knew about Tian Shu, Liu Yue shook his head, saying he'd never heard of Tian Shu during his time on the Heaven-Reaching Road. However, he recalled hearing stories from his childhood about a formidable figure who had single-handedly guarded Main Road 32 for over thirty years.

Legend had it that this mighty warrior, bored to the point of madness, had paved a road using the white bones of domain creatures.

That White Bone Underworld Road still existed today, revered by Heaven-Reaching Road Warriors as the White Bone Underworld Road.

For a Domain Force to set foot on the White Bone Underworld Road meant they were about to face death itself, each step forward a challenge to their very lives.

Listening to Liu Yue's tales of Tian Shu's past, he saw Tian Shu's tragic life from a new perspective.

Solitude, bloodshed—Tian Shu's path to saving the world was fraught with suffering. In the end, he chose self-imposed sealing, sacrificing his freedom, yet his unwavering resolve remained unshaken.

He was a venerable veteran of the human race.

The vehicle had been traveling for six hours, but dawn still hadn't broken.

It was the season of long nights and short days; the sun might not rise again for months.

Yet the stars blazed brilliantly in the sky, illuminating the world even without the sun or moon.

Snowflakes swirled relentlessly against the windows, the wipers sweeping back and forth.

In the silence that followed their conversation, only the roar of the engine filled their ears.

Finally, the vehicle reached a point where it could no longer proceed.

Dense snow-covered trees blocked the road ahead, making normal driving impossible. No clear path had yet been cleared.

Feng Qi pulled the vehicle to the side of the road, and he, Mu Qing, and Liu Yue disembarked.

After retrieving a metal case from the back, they began putting on their gear.

The road ahead was buried under thick snow, and without maintenance from road crews, the accumulation was so deep that walking would mean sinking up to their waists.

While telekinesis could allow them to fly forward, the journey ahead was long, and using it for the entire distance would completely drain Feng Qi's mental energy.

The ski gear purchased from the Function Store finally proved useful.

After taking some time to put it on, Feng Qi detached the car's navigation tablet.

The main road hadn't reached this area yet, and many signal towers were still unbuilt. It was highly likely that navigation would become unreliable further ahead.

However, the initial stretch of the journey remained within signal coverage, allowing them to rely on the navigation system for guidance.

The three figures braved the wind and snow, weaving through the snow-covered forest and leaving trails in their wake.

Half a day later, the navigation system ceased functioning properly. Feng Qi stowed the tablet back in his backpack.

For the remainder of the journey, he would have to rely on his memory alone.

However, the landscape differed slightly from his recollections, making it difficult to discern the correct direction.

Even a compass would be unreliable in this polar region, where magnetic declination causes significant errors.

As a result, Feng Qi slowed their pace, constantly adjusting their course based on intuition and memory.

Since his mental strength had been enhanced, Feng Qi's memory had improved significantly, allowing him to recall distinctive landmarks along their route.

For example, the large boulders protruding from the snow.

After advancing non-stop for twenty-eight hours, Feng Qi's stamina remained robust.

Mu Qing, being even less affected, barely registered the physical exertion.

Liu Yue, however, showed signs of fatigue.

Liu Yue's physical constitution wasn't particularly strong; his primary offensive method was sword intent, which had little to do with physical endurance.

Yet he hadn't complained once, sticking close to the group throughout their journey.

Noticing Liu Yue's condition, Feng Qi decided to halt their advance temporarily.

Their portable tent proved invaluable at this moment.

After setting up the tent in the nearby snow-covered forest, he retrieved compressed energy bars and other provisions from his backpack.

The food tasted like chewing wax, but its convenience and ability to rapidly replenish energy made it essential for quick recovery.

There was no immediate rush to reach the mist domain field.

After finishing their meal, Feng Qi decided to rest on the spot.

(End of the Chapter)

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