Chapter 210

On the throne, the voice of the Ice Snow Virtual Shadow seemed to traverse the ages, carrying endless vicissitudes and fatigue, directly echoing in Li Qingxuan's sea of spirit.

"Seed?" Li Qingxuan's heart jolted; he immediately thought of his awakened Weird Master profession.

Could it be that this so-called "seed" refers to this?

Is this Ice Sealed Throne related to the Weird Master?

"Senior…… who are you?" Li Qingxuan tried to communicate with his thoughts, attitude respectful.

The power displayed by this throne is unfathomable, and it seems to harbor no malice.

"I am…… the Glacier Spirit of this realm…… also…… the last Watcher of the Old Order……" The Ice Snow Virtual Shadow's thoughts came in fragments, as if it might dissipate at any moment, "……the False Emperor usurped the throne…… the laws collapsed…… the 'Corruption Root'…… is its tendril polluting the present world……."

Li Qingxuan held his breath, focusing his attention to listen.

The words of the Glacier Spirit (Ice Soul) confirmed and supplemented the information from the Shadow Hall!

"I, with my remaining power…… forged this throne…… to suppress the core of the Corruption Root…… to delay its erosion…… but…… my strength is exhausted……" The Ice Soul's thought carried a deep sense of helplessness, "……you bear the Dominant Seed…… you are the continuation of the Old Master's bloodline and authority…… a hope…… and also…… the Eye of the Storm……."

Its words revealed a shocking truth!

Li Qingxuan's Weird Master profession did not come out of nowhere; it originated from an overthrown Old Master!

That Old Master is very likely the object of allegiance of the Shadow Hall!

And the current Weird Master is a usurper who killed the monarch to seize power—the False Emperor!

This "Corruption Root" is actually a tool the False Emperor uses to pollute and erode the world!

"……beneath the throne lies the core of the Corruption Root…… and also…… the rift entrance leading to where the Old Master fell……." The Ice Soul's thought grew ever fainter, "……destroying the core might temporarily halt the False Emperor's advance…… but…… it would also thoroughly rouse Him……."

"……find…… the Primordial Rune…… reorganize…… order…… only then…… can…… all…… this…… be ended……."

The Ice Soul's virtual shadow began to fluctuate violently, turning translucent; it finally gathered a wisp of power, shooting a blue stream of light laden with vast information into Li Qingxuan's brow.

"……my mission…… is fulfilled…… successor…… the world's fate…… is entrusted to your hands……."

As the words faded, the Ice Snow Virtual Shadow completely dissipated.

The floating Ice Sealed Throne's light quickly dimmed, the runes ceased flowing, as if it had become an ordinary ice sculpture, yet its power to suppress the Ice Abyss seemed not to have vanished.

A massive surge of information exploded in Li Qingxuan's mind—these were the Ice Soul's residual memories about this glacier, about the core of the Corruption Root, about part of the Old Order's history, and…… about vague clues concerning the Primordial Rune!

He needed time to digest this information!

"Qingxuan, are you alright?" Huang Rong asked anxiously; everything just happened on the mental plane, she only saw the throne glow, the pursuing troops wiped out, and Li Qingxuan standing frozen in place.

"I'm fine." Li Qingxuan took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and briefly told Huang Rong the astonishing information the Ice Soul had revealed.

Upon hearing this, Huang Rong's pretty face was also filled with shock.

They had actually been drawn into a grand struggle involving the world's origin and the transition of new and old masters!

"We must return at once!" Li Qingxuan made a swift decision, "The Ice Soul has dissipated, the throne's power is waning—I don't know how long it can still suppress that core. Moreover, the False Emperor's lackeys have already noticed this place; stronger enemies will soon arrive! We need to gather our strength and prepare to respond!"

The two dared not delay, immediately retracing their steps back.

Perhaps because the Ice Soul's residual prestige still lingered, or perhaps because the pursuing troops had been utterly wiped out and had not yet received new orders, the return journey was unusually smooth, with no obstructions encountered.

A few days later, they safely returned to the North Wind Outpost.

Under the management of the Boulder Engineer and Xila, the outpost's defenses were further strengthened, and the survivors of the Frost Wolf Outpost were well integrated into the defense system.

Seeing Li Qingxuan and Huang Rong return safely, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Qingxuan had no time to rest; he immediately contacted Li Jing at the rear and Li Feifei, conveying as detailed as possible the northern upheaval, the Ice Soul's last words, and the information he had obtained.

The news transmitted back to Guangtan Fortress caused an uproar!

Core members such as Li Feifei, Tongxu Clan Chief, and Queen Aister were stunned by the enormity and shock of the information.

The threat they had been facing all along actually involved the transition of world masters and the world's very survival!

"Primordial Rune…… the place where the Old Master fell……" Queen Aister murmured, her eyes flashing with a strange light, "In our tribe's most ancient prophecy, there seems to be mention of the power of the 'Primordial'; it is said to be related to the birth of the Life Mother Tree."

"The urgent matter is to respond to the immediate crisis." The Tongxu Clan Chief, though shocked, his dwarf pragmatism let him quickly grasp the point, "That whatever core beneath the throne, the throne's power is weakening, and the False Emperor's lackeys won't give up easily. We must quickly decide—whether to fight, or……"

He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning was clear.

If they chose to destroy the core, it would mean taking a outright stand against the False Emperor, facing unimaginable retaliation.

If they chose to retreat, they might find temporary refuge, but according to the Ice Soul's words, the Corruption Root will eventually erode the entire world, leaving no one unscathed.

All eyes turned to Li Qingxuan, awaiting his decision.

Li Qingxuan stood on the outpost's wall, gazing northward, his gaze firm, without the slightest hesitation.

"We have no retreat." His voice rang clear in everyone's ears, "From the moment we built Guangtan Fortress, from resisting the Corruption Tide, from stepping onto this glacier, we have already stood within the storm. Retreating will only let the storm swallow us faster."

"The False Emperor treats all things as straw dogs, using corruption to erode the world. Though the Shadow Hall's purpose is unclear, at least it opposes the False Emperor. Though our strength may be meager, if even we choose silence and retreat, what hope remains for this world?"

"I decide: gather our strength and prepare to destroy the core of the Corruption Root!"

His decision, carrying a forward‑rushing determination, also ignited the fire in everyone's hearts.

Whether for survival or for that slender hope, they must fight!

Just as the Guangtan Alliance was intensively preparing for war, mobilizing supplies and integrating forces, that mysterious anonymous message reappeared on Li Qingxuan's control panel.

This time, the message was extremely brief yet carried an unprecedented solemnity: "Three days hence…… Ice Canyon…… Shadow…… will show sincerity."

Will the Shadow Hall finally reveal itself openly?

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