Chapter 331: Landing on the Snowy Isolated Island

The colossal whale seemed utterly surprised, having only intended to casually pass by and deter intruders, yet it unexpectedly lost its life here.

A hysterical, furious roar erupted, its sound waves sweeping across the entire void battlefield. Even Xu Yang, despite his power, instinctively recoiled for a moment.

The true threat, however, emerged the next instant: an incredibly chilling beam of ice light shot from the giant whale's pupils.

"Frost Soul Suppression!!"

In an instant, Xu Yang's thoughts became sluggish. His radiant soul world seemed utterly frozen, every vibrant corner swiftly covered by a layer of frost in the blink of an eye.

"Ah Yang!"

Wushuang wasn't sure if the attack had truly harmed Xu Yang, but boundless fury surged within her.

In a flash, a golden light flickered in Wushuang's eyes. Immediately afterward, a brilliant golden angelic outline rapidly condensed above her head, descending from thin air to hover directly over the colossal Frost-Eyed Ancient Whale.

"What! You, you're..."

Before the whale's trembling voice could finish, the golden angelic light cleaved down from above, utterly shattering the giant whale's body. In a single strike, it split the creature in two, and the exquisitely formed, snowball-shaped inner core, shimmering with silver light, silently floated before Xu Yang.

The golden angelic totem quickly dissipated. Wushuang returned to Xu Yang's side and saw him shake his head; all the icy power that had sealed his soul world rapidly melted away, and his condition quickly returned to normal.

"Are you alright?"

Turning his head to see Wushuang's anxious gaze, Xu Yang's heart warmed. He shook his head, "Don't worry, I'm fine. Actually, the moment it launched its desperate counterattack, I had already seen through its methods. I just wanted to gauge the extent of its power and the impact it could have on me."

Wushuang gave Xu Yang a helpless look. "You're going to scare me to death," she said.

"Oh, look at that! I never thought the Princess, who wouldn't flinch even if Mount Tai collapsed before her, would ever be scared. I distinctly remember how even the overwhelming might of the Flame Kingdom's Prince didn't faze you in the slightest that day. So what just happened..."

Before he could finish speaking, a cold, chilling aura swept over them, abruptly interrupting their conversation.

The next instant, a violent, volcanic surge rapidly emerged from the deep sea, immediately sending up astonishing waves hundreds of feet high!

"My heavens... that power!"

Long Kun and the others, floating in the sky within their vehicle, were in a better position to clearly observe the sheer intensity of this power. It was far beyond anything the Frost-Eyed Giant Whale could unleash.

The sudden crisis caused Xu Yang to instinctively pull Wushuang into an embrace and leap into the air. When the danger passed, they gazed at each other, and in that moment, a special air seemed to linger between them.

Quickly releasing his arms, Xu Yang was about to explain his protective action, but he saw Wushuang, far from being offended by his familiarity, let out a chuckle instead.

"Do you know," she said, "since I was a child, no one has ever dared to act like that with me, not even the King. You are the only one."

Xu Yang was quite surprised by this but did not press for more details.

To many outsiders, the Eldest Princess of the Kingdom of God was an enigmatic and supremely noble figure. Yet, at this moment, before Xu Yang, she was simply a young woman experiencing the first stirrings of love.

"That aura just now... was that the supreme overlord of the Endless Sea you told me about?"

Wushuang also shook her head. "I'm not sure. Divine Chancellor Fabius once mentioned seeing the true ruler of the Endless Sea; it was an ancient creature similar to a dragon but not of the dragon race, and its elemental affinity was likely not ice. However, that recent burst of power, even if it wasn't from the overlord, certainly came from a top-tier magical beast! This island's icy environment might even exist because of it!"

Xu Yang nodded in agreement. "That's true. All in all, we should still proceed with caution."

After successfully obtaining the inner core, they returned to their vehicle and continued their journey.

As they neared the island, Xu Yang immediately sensed an incredibly cold and menacing aura locking onto their vehicle.

"Who approaches?"

*Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!*

Dozens of figures rapidly soared from the isolated island, moving to intercept Xu Yang and his companions' vehicle.

Xu Yang and his companions quickly exited the vehicle's cabin and stood on the deck, engaging with the dozens of armored warriors clad in silver.

"We are envoys from the Royal Palace of the Kingdom of God, here to visit the Ice and Snow Divine Dynasty and meet your King."

"Hmph, few people visit this place, and even fewer are deemed worthy to meet our King. I have but one question: what qualifies you?"

The leader of the ice-armored warriors spoke with a voice as cold as his attire. Though his tone was not particularly polite, he made no provocative moves, so Xu Yang and his group decided against taking any immediate action.

When he produced the extremely potent ice-attribute inner core, the guards before them seemed even more agitated than expected.

"Where did you obtain this item?"

Xu Yang chuckled. "Please forgive our inability to disclose its origin. Suffice it to say, it was acquired through immense hardship. We presume that your Ice and Snow Divine Dynasty, which reveres the power of ice and snow, will find this item of interest."

"Please wait here. I will go back and report this."

As expected, Xu Yang's assumption was correct; the ice-attribute inner core clearly piqued their interest.

A full half-hour passed before the leading ice-armored warrior returned, his demeanor significantly more respectful than before.

"My Royal Family has given orders for me to escort you, our friends, into the outer tribal settlements of the Divine Dynasty for now. When the moon is bright tonight, the Prince will personally arrive to welcome you."

Xu Yang smiled and nodded. "Thank you. Please lead the way."

The ice-armored leader gestured for them to follow. Dozens of guards fell in behind the group, while the leader walked beside Xu Yang, guiding them forward.

From the outside, the island appeared as a pristine expanse of white. However, after stepping through the outer protective barrier, a whole new world of swirling snow unfolded, truly dazzling everyone.

It seemed as if everything here — the landscapes, the rivers, and all the exquisite architecture — was shaped by the power of ice and snow.

"My goodness! It's like a dream world; it's absolutely beautiful, isn't it?"

The Five Golden Flowers were particularly excited, holding out their hands to catch the falling snowflakes. Their youthful exuberance blossomed, captivating the warriors who watched them, leaving them somewhat spellbound.

After all, every woman in Xu Yang's team possessed top-tier beauty. It was fortunate that Long Kun was present; otherwise, with so many young women surrounding Xu Yang, the sole man, the other guards might have completely lost their composure.

"It truly is a kingdom of ice and snow; even more exquisite than I imagined."

The leader smiled upon hearing this. "While this place is indeed beautiful, the current political climate is unstable, and there are intense internal disputes within the royal family. Otherwise, my King would have welcomed you directly into the palace."

"Oh? Such things are happening? By the way, Captain, I'd like to inquire about someone. Could you tell me if you recognize this young woman?"

As Xu Yang spoke, he projected a soul-thought, unique to Bai Lianxue, into the leader's consciousness.

"She... looks somewhat familiar, but I'm not entirely sure of her specific identity. However, one thing I can confirm is that she is not a member of the royal family."

A flicker of disappointment crossed Xu Yang's heart. If she had been a member of the royal family, finding her would have been much simpler. Since Bai Lianxue was not of royal blood, Xu Yang and his companions would need to put in more effort, first integrating into the community before formulating their next steps.