Soon enough, they enter the giant portal without any problems on the way.
But once they did, they re-entered the Plane of Ice and Fire, although this time, they teleported to a frozen planet with towering snow-capped mountains stretched like alabaster spires into a pale, star-lit sky. Endless plains of glistening snow shimmered under the auroras, painting the landscape in hues of green and blue.
Crystal-clear ice caverns sparkled like diamond cathedrals while frost-laden forests of ancient, gnarled trees stood silent against howling winds. Amid this frozen splendor, every flake of snow and every gust of frosty air contained dense natural energy, unlike anything Mark experienced so far.
*Ding! Scanning the planetâs atmosphere.
*Ding! Oxygen levels: 38.6%, Nitrogen: 58.2%, CO2: 2.1%, Argon and water vapor (remaining).
*Ding! Atmospheric pressure: 7.3 bar
*Ding! Current temperature: -152 degrees Centigrade.
*Ding! Natural energy density: 3225 Ed
*Ding! Scanning the planetâs core.
*Ding! Planet radius: 14.9R.
*Ding! Surface gravity: 34.2g
Lan Jing started shivering in the cold, due to the abrupt change in temperatures. Once a native of this place, his body still couldnât adapt to it right away due to spending years on a planet where average temperatures are around 20C. Find more chapters on novelhall.CoÌm
Mark and Shang Jiao didnât feel a thing as they were enjoying the dense natural energy in the surroundings, which is more than 3000 times denser than natural energy at their home. The high gravitational force also pressured their body but their demigod realm cultivation made them immune to any gravitational force below 100g.
And just like in the previous world, as they were busy admiring the views, a bunch of guards arrived there and displayed hostility, except that this time, it wasnât because of their element but because one of them recognized Lan Jing. The captain is supposedly an old comrade.
That is where the three of them were taken into.
After a while, amid several gazes on the way, the three of them were taken to an Elderâs court, where seven large and wide bunch of thrones with spikes were placed in an open courtyard kind of place. The ice thrones and the place around already had glowing properties but under the moonlight, it gave off an ethereal vibe.
Mark didnât know what to make of it, but he couldnât care less about the aesthetics for the moment.
Captain Lan Haoyu and the remaining guards, alongside the captured intruders, stayed put for a while until five elderly-looking men and a beautiful middle-aged woman who kinda had similar looks to Lan Jingyi arrived together.
They didnât spare a glance at Lan Jing at all, until they took their seats, leaving the central throne empty.
"Lan Jing, you have returned," said the woman, although she maintained a cold gaze. She addressed the others before glancing at Mark and commenting, "And you had an uncanny resemblance to my other annoying brother."
"Yuxuan..." Lan Jing was about to speak something to her before she suddenly waved her hand, "Itâs Elder Yuxuan for you, traitor."
Lan Jing was already facing trouble adjusting to the cold temperatures and high gravity. The wave of hand generated an energy palm that swiftly slapped his cheek. As a print of her palm appeared on his cheek, he flew to the side but was caught swiftly by Captain Lan Haoyu. Blood trickled from his trips and his legs turned wobbly, his entire body started shivering, "I..." He looked down and bowed, "I apologize, Elder Yuxuan."
Mark and Shang Jiaoâs facial expressions hardened upon witnessing the scene. Shang Jiao was about to make a move but Mark hurriedly nudged her with his elbows, gesturing for her to stay calm.
"Now, now, Yuxuan... no need to be so violent. Letâs first listen to him," said an elder, who had an amiable smile.
Another elder with long ponytail hair was seen stroking his beard as he silently observed Shang Jiao. "Hmm... this girl... no wonder Lan Jing dared to come here." He commented in a mumble, but it was heard by other elders.
"What is it, Elder Ming?" Asked another elder, named Lan Chao.
Lan Ming then pointed his finger at Shang Jiao, "You girl, come forward a bit. Captain Haoyu, free her constraints."
"Huh?" "Eh?"