Lin Tian and Zi Dian journeyed through the void, heading toward the legendary Source of the Cold Abyss. After a period of repairing space rifts and manipulating the energies of time and space, they finally arrived at an unknown ice field. The cold winds howled, and the snowflakes sliced at their faces like sharp blades, but Lin Tian was unfazed, his mind focused solely on one goal — to find the Source of the Cold Abyss and completely eliminate all threats.
Zi Dian curled up on his shoulder, still looking a bit weak. "This place… doesn't seem like an ordinary ice field. There's a strange power in the air."
Lin Tian nodded slightly. "This is the area where the Source of the Cold Abyss lies. It's far more complicated than we imagined. The power here is not only cold, but also infused with numerous time-space distortions and forbidden laws. If we want to find the source, we'll have to be extra cautious."
Zi Dian raised its head and looked at the constantly shifting ice and snow. Suddenly, its eyes narrowed. "Look, there's an entrance!"
Lin Tian focused and saw, in the distance, a faint crack in the ice mountain, almost like a tunnel leading deeper into the mountain. Around the entrance, there seemed to be an unknown force enveloping it, and the air felt unusually heavy, as if something unspeakably dangerous was hidden within.
"We've found it. We have to take a look," Lin Tian took a deep breath and quickly moved toward the entrance.
However, the closer they got to the entrance, the more pressure they felt. The cold was bone-chilling, and there were even distorted ripples in the air, as if each step they took was challenging the very limits of time and space.
At the entrance, a deep voice echoed, "You've finally arrived…"
Zi Dian suddenly looked up and saw, at the edge of the entrance, the ice cracking open. A figure gradually emerged. The figure wore a deep purple cloak, and her face was hidden behind a black veil, as though a ghost emerging from the ice and snow. Her aura was profound, almost as if it could swallow anyone in its path, and her gaze was as sharp as an icy blade.
"Who are you?" Zi Dian asked warily, clearly uneasy about the appearance of this mysterious figure.
"Don't you recognize me?" The woman smiled slightly, her tone playful. "I am your future companion, or rather, an irreplaceable part of you."
Lin Tian raised an eyebrow and looked directly at the woman. "Who exactly are you? Why are you here?"
The woman lowered her head and chuckled softly. She suddenly extended her finger and lightly tapped the air, causing a snow and ice barrier to form in the air, creating a virtual screen. On the screen, a handsome young man was surrounded by a group of black-clad figures, staggering on the verge of collapse.
"This is your future friend. She needs your help." The woman's tone was calm, yet her words carried a deeper meaning. "And what you're about to face is not just the power of the Cold Abyss, but an even darker force lurking beneath."
Lin Tian's heart trembled. Although the woman's words were cryptic, they gave him an ominous feeling. He turned to Zi Dian. "What does she mean? Should we continue to stay here with her?"
Zi Dian nodded, though still uncertain. The mysterious woman was clearly not ordinary, and Lin Tian understood that he couldn't simply rely on his instincts alone at this moment.
The woman observed their reactions, seeming unfazed, and continued, "You can refuse, but your futures are already intertwined with hers. The Source of the Cold Abyss has begun to undergo a transformation, and you will have to face an even greater crisis together."
Lin Tian frowned deeply and finally spoke, "In that case, who exactly are you? How do you know all this?"
"You can call me the Snow Queen." The woman's gaze sharpened. "My identity is not important. What matters is that the path ahead has already been laid out for you. But this road... is not a smooth one."
Lin Tian's heartbeat quickened. His intuition told him that this mysterious woman was far more than she appeared. She might very well be a crucial part of his future.
"Snow Queen?" Lin Tian said coldly. "Do you know where the true Source of the Cold Abyss is?"
The Snow Queen smiled slightly. "The Source of the Cold Abyss is the point of intersection between time and space. Only by breaking the restraints of time and space can you enter. However... once inside, you will encounter far more than just ice and cold. There are terrifying forces lurking in the darkness."
She paused, her expression turning serious. "And you will become the core of this struggle for fate. Whether you accept it or not, fate has already begun to weave."
Lin Tian's heart shook as he felt an unprecedented pressure descending upon him. The Snow Queen seemed to know far too much, and he understood that the future challenges were far more complex than the ones they faced now.
"Let's go." The Snow Queen waved her hand gently and turned, disappearing into the snow.
Lin Tian and Zi Dian didn't hesitate any longer and quickly followed. Under her guidance, they entered the depths of the cave, heading toward a place filled with endless danger. What they didn't realize was that the young man shown on the screen was one of their future important allies, a mysterious figure whose fate was intricately tied to theirs.
Deep in the Source of the Cold Abyss, the real trial was only just beginning...