Chapter 349: New Discovery

Ao Li and Lín Jìn, clutching the ancient tome given by the mysterious person, followed the cryptic guidance onward. They stopped in a tranquil valley, preparing to study the tome carefully and uncover its hidden secrets.

The paper of the tome emitted a faint glow, and the characters on it flickered like living things, as if narrating an ancient, mysterious story. Ao Li gently turned the first page, a light fragrance wafted toward her, and the text grew clearer under her gaze.

"First-generation Gene Sample, originating from the site where the ancient divine fell, condensed from the chaotic power at creation's dawn. It contains the life code of the universe's beginning; its power can reshape heaven and earth, even destroy the heavens and level the world…" Ao Li whispered, exchanging a glance with Lín Jìn; both saw shock in each other's eyes.

Continuing to turn pages, the tome mentioned a mysterious organization—the Shadow Moon Sect. The Shadow Moon Sect had existed since antiquity, secretly pursuing the First-generation Gene Sample, seeking to use its power to achieve ambitions of ruling the universe. The Dark Abyss Society was very likely a remnant or branch of the Shadow Moon Sect in the present age.

"So the Dark Abyss Society's conspiracy has long roots; they have been covertly plotting to restart the Shadow Moon Sect's insane plan," Lín Jìn said, frowning as he analyzed.

Ao Li nodded and kept reading: "In the Northern Abyss, there lies an ancient city buried beneath ice and snow, within which a fragment of the key to unlock the true power of the First-generation Gene Sample is hidden. Collect three fragments to awaken the sample's power. The ancient city is riddled with traps and Guardian Beasts, making it extremely dangerous…"

"Northern Abyss—looks like we have our next destination," Ao Li said firmly. This discovery brought them one step closer to the truth, while also implying more unknown dangers awaited them.

The two rose at once and set off toward the Northern Abyss indicated by the tome. Along the way, the climate grew colder, goose‑feather snow drifted from the sky, and the ground was cloaked in silver. As they delved deeper into the Northern Abyss, the surroundings grew increasingly eerie; the once‑pure white snow occasionally showed patches of black, as if corrupted by malevolent forces.

During their advance they encountered a pack of snow‑wolf‑like creatures, but these wolves were enormous, radiating a pale blue glow, their eyes filled with icy murderous intent. The pack surrounded Ao Li and Lín Jìn, low snarling and baring sharp fangs.

"These snow wolves aren't simple; handle them carefully," Lín Jìn warned, swiftly gathering energy to form an energy blade in his hand.

Ao Li spread the Inheritance Power over her body, and her long sword shone with golden light. The pack launched the first attack; several wolves lunged at Ao Li. She flickered like a golden flash, appearing instantly behind one wolf and thrusting her sword into its back. Yet the wolf's fur was unusually tough, and the blade only pierced a small portion.

At the same time, Lín Jìn also engaged a wolf. He swung his energy blade, fighting the charging wolf at close range. One wolf timed a side attack on Lín Jìn; sensing danger, Lín Jìn sidestepped and slashed the wolf's abdomen with the energy blade, causing the wolf to howl in pain.

In battle, Ao Li noticed that each wolf's eyes flashed a brighter blue before it attacked. "Lín Jìn, strike their eyes! That may be a weakness!" she shouted.

Lín Jìn immediately altered his tactic, aiming at a wolf's eye and hurling the energy blade, which struck the eye precisely, and the wolf crashed down with a boom. Ao Li did the same, her sword piercing a wolf's eye, and the pack's formation fell into chaos.

After a fierce bout, they repelled the wolf pack. Yet Ao Li and Lín Jìn knew this was only the beginning of the many perils within the Northern Abyss. They pressed on and finally, after a range of towering ice peaks, saw the ancient city buried in ice and snow. Its walls were tall and ancient, etched with mysterious runes that flickered in the wind‑snow, exuding a mysterious and dangerous aura.

What secrets does this ancient city conceal? Will they find the key fragments? Has the Dark Abyss Society learned of this and rushed to stop them? Everything is filled with the unknown and suspense…