Many of them landed face-first.
Screams rose one after another.
Flying was forbidden here. Even cultivators would be smashed dizzy from a fall like that.
Xing Wu had originally been unconscious, he was directly knocked awake by the impact.
He shivered violently from the cold, his brain seemingly frozen solid.
Who am I?
Where am I?
What am I doing?
At this moment, Wan Jian Sect's senior disciple Ling Qianting said in shock, "This looks like the Extreme Cold Ice Plains!"
As soon as those words were spoken, chaos broke out.
Though they didn't want to believe it, all signs indicated this was indeed the Extreme Cold Ice Plains.
Panic appeared on many faces.
Even Soul Transformation Stage cultivators faced near-certain death here, let alone them!
Shen Zhilan wore an expression of self-blame, "This is all my fault. If I hadn't let you ride my spiritual treasure out of the secret realm, we wouldn't have been teleported here…"
Mu Zihuai quickly said, "Junior Sister, what are you saying?!
You only meant well! Otherwise we'd still be trapped in the secret realm!"
Qin Shifeng also comforted her, "That's right, Junior Sister Zhilan. We're grateful to you, how could we blame you?"
The others also spoke up in consolation.
Xing Wu sneered, "Who are you putting on this fake show for?
Aren't you just afraid people will blame you, so you're saying this? How hypocritical!"
Mu Zihuai's expression darkened, "Xing Wu, my junior sister kindly saved you, and you say something like that? That's too ungrateful."
Others also showed disapproval.
Xing Wu shrugged, "Yeah, I am ungrateful!
Since you all claim to be grateful, don't you feel regret in the slightest?
Feng Xi definitely had a way to leave the secret realm. If Shen Zhilan hadn't come out acting all important, Feng Xi would've safely led us all out already!
And another thing, you all think you're so noble, don't you?
Then did you not consider that when you were locked up in cages, who risked their life to save you?
It was Feng Xi!
But when retreating, every single one of you shamelessly climbed onto Shen Zhilan's spiritual treasure. How come not a single person spoke up for Feng Xi?
How come not a single person was willing to stay behind with her to solve that hurdle?
In the end, you're all hypocrites!
Not even as good as me, a true villain!"
Xing Wu had completely let loose!
Since they're probably going to die anyway, he might as well speak freely!
These people looked upright and respectable on the surface, but inside they're all heartless!
Many faces burned with shame after hearing Xing Wu's words.
Though Xing Wu's words were a bit harsh, they weren't entirely wrong.
They had been so focused on saving themselves that not one of them had even voiced mild support for Feng Xi, not even a single word of hesitation.
Even if speaking up likely wouldn't have changed Shen Zhilan's decision, at least it would've shown their attitude.
In the end, they had been afraid of offending Shen Zhilan, afraid of being abandoned by her.
Xing Wu originally wanted to say more hard-hitting words, but still shut his mouth.
Because it's too fucking cold!
Even talking made his teeth freeze!
A flash of killing intent flickered in Shen Zhilan's eyes. She sighed, "Actually, what Senior Brother Xing Wu said is right. Even if I acted from good intentions, I still caused trouble for everyone.
There's no point arguing now. We should think of practical solutions.
I have some fire-starting materials. Let's warm up first!"
She took out several pieces of wood from her storage ring, all of which are expensive types.
Everyone guessed they were treasures from Yunxiao Sect.
But at this moment, no matter how precious, it's simply firewood.
Once the bonfire was lit, everyone finally warmed up somewhat, and emotions also steadied.
But as the sun began to set, a shadow once again fell over them.
Nights on the Extreme Cold Ice Plains were far colder than daytime. And many ice-type demonic beasts preferred to hunt at night.
Could they survive the night?
Although they could release a flying boat for shelter, it would be too conspicuous, likely attracting ice-type demonic beasts immediately.
And flying boats were mainly for transport, their defensive capabilities were very weak. When the time comes, not only would it fail to provide protection, it might become a cage instead.
After discussion, they decided to dig an ice cave. It would block the wind, and huddling together would preserve warmth.
They would take turns standing guard at the entrance to prevent surprise attacks from ice-type demonic beasts.
At midnight, Qin Shifeng, who was on guard duty, saw clusters of faint blue lights approaching and instantly jolted upright.
Wolf pack!
Extreme Cold Bloodthirsty Wolves!
He quickly woke everyone. They formed a circle and prepared for battle.
What followed was brutal combat.
Extreme Cold Bloodthirsty Wolves were early Golden Core Stage Stage ice-type demonic beasts. In theory, with Qin Shifeng, Mu Zihuai, and Ling Qianting all at mid Golden Core Stage Stage, the cultivators should've held the advantage.
But the situation in the Extreme Cold Ice Plains was too special!
Under extreme cold, their cultivation was suppressed, mid Golden Core Stage could only exert the power in early stage.
Combined with the wolves' numbers, the battle was extremely vicious.
Though no one lost their lives, everyone except Shen Zhilan was injured, several people even suffered severe injuries.
Among them was Xing Wu.
Originally, because he's a beast tamer, he usually had advantages against demonic beasts in battle and shouldn't have been severely injured.
But he was ambushed from behind by a wolf.
That wolf was lured there by Shen Zhilan, she deliberately exposed an opening, allowing it to bite into Xing Wu's back.
If Meng Huainan, the second disciple of Beast-Taming Sect, hadn't intervened in time, Xing Wu would've traded in his little life.
Even so, a large chunk of flesh was torn from his back, fresh blood flowing everywhere.
It's not like Xing Wu grew eyes in the back of his head, naturally he never realized Shen Zhilan had set him up. He only thought he was unlucky.
At last, dawn arrived.
Shen Zhilan felt like staying longer would only get her killed by these people. She had to leave!
So, clenching her teeth, she took out the unhatched immortal beast egg.
She dripped blood onto it to catalyze its hatching.
Although a spirit beast that was forcibly hatched would be innately deficient, she couldn't afford to care about that right now.
An Eight-Tailed Snow Fox broke out of the egg. It grew with the wind, instantly expanding to the size of two oxen.
Unlike a phoenix, the Eight-Tailed Snow Fox was born at Golden Core Stage.
And as an ice-type immortal beast, it wasn't afraid of the Extreme Cold Ice Plains's harsh environment.
Everyone was both shocked and delighted, all looking at Shen Zhilan with hope.
She reveled in those gazes.
She was born to be admired by thousands, born to stand at the peak above everyone else.
She spoke solemnly, "Everyone, it's impossible for us to leave the Extreme Cold Ice Plains by relying on our own strength. So I plan to bring some people back to seek rescue.
Aside from the five of us from Hunyuan Sect, there should be space for two more. Who do you think are suitable candidates?"
As soon as she finished speaking, many eyes dimmed.
What seeking rescue? Those left behind would be abandoned, left to die!