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The Snow Woman stood quietly to the side, her exquisite features covered in ice and snow, yet her cold eyes captured everything happening before her.
She nodded slightly, acknowledging the actions of Su Mu and the man in black as they acquired the Eternal Ice Lotus. However, she quickly shifted her tone, saying, "Indeed, the Eternal Ice Lotus is yours for now, but this is merely the beginning. If you wish to truly obtain the Tianshan Snow Lotus, you must first pass through the Three Trials I have set."
"The First Challenge," she continued, "is to test whether you possess sufficient courage."
As her words fell, the once calm Ice Field suddenly trembled violently, and a massive Ice Crevice appeared before everyone, exuding an aura of chilling cold that seemed bottomless.
The Ice Crevice resembled a gaping maw, ready to swallow anyone who dared to approach.
"Jump into this Ice Crevice and successfully traverse it to reach the next stage," the Snow Woman's voice remained as cold as frost, devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
Faced with such a perilous challenge, Su Mu and the man in black couldn't help but gasp in shock.
They knew that this Ice Crevice was unfathomably deep; once they leaped down, what awaited them could very well be an irreversible fate—life and death were entirely unpredictable.
At that moment, without any hesitation, the man in black gritted his teeth and stepped forward with determination. He then leaped into the abyss, his body vanishing into the endless darkness.
Seeing his companion's resolute bravery, Su Mu felt a twinge of anxiety but took a deep breath nonetheless. Gathering his courage, he followed suit and jumped down.
In an instant, the biting cold wind howled around him like an Evil Spirit raging in fury. Su Mu felt as if he were a falling leaf plummeting into an endless abyss.
Time passed slowly; apart from the cold and darkness surrounding him, there was nothing else. The fear of the unknown threatened to shatter his will completely.
Just when Su Mu felt despair creeping in, his feet finally touched solid ground.
Regaining his composure, he discovered that the man in black was already waiting there unharmed.
"Congratulations on successfully passing the First Challenge—Courage Test!" A clear and melodious voice accompanied by a chill resonated above them as the Snow Woman's graceful figure slowly appeared overhead.
She resembled a fairy amidst ice and snow—beautiful yet radiating an aura of awe.
"Next comes the second challenge, which will test your wisdom." The Snow Woman gently waved her Ice Crystal Staff towards a massive Ice Cave at the bottom of the Ice Crevice.
Looking in the direction she pointed, they saw that the walls of the Ice Cave were densely engraved with various strange shapes and colorful symbols.
"These symbols are the key to unlocking the path to the Third Level," the Snow Woman's voice echoed again, as if whispering in everyone's ears. "Only by unraveling the secrets hidden behind them can you find your way out."
Upon hearing this, Su Mu immediately leaned closer to the wall, carefully examining the Mysterious Symbols.
The more he looked, the more familiar they seemed. Suddenly, a spark of inspiration flashed in his mind: these symbols bore a striking resemblance to certain records he had stumbled upon in a fragment of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual!
With this thought, Su Mu felt a surge of excitement and quickly focused his mind, attempting to decipher the meanings of these symbols.
Meanwhile, the man in black standing beside him was also hard at work. Drawing on his years of experience and sharp intuition from wandering the martial world, he occasionally provided Su Mu with valuable suggestions and clues.
As time passed, both were deeply engrossed in their study of the symbols.
After countless deductions, validations, and repeated reflections, finally, heaven did not disappoint those who were diligent. Su Mu successfully unraveled the secrets contained within the symbols and accurately found the mechanism to open the way to the next challenge.
With a soft "click," the previously closed stone door slowly opened, and a faint light streamed through the crack.
Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"Congratulations, you have successfully passed the second challenge—Wisdom Test," the Snow Woman's voice now carried a hint of admiration. "But don't celebrate too early, for the truly difficult challenge lies ahead."
Next was the final trial, which would test your innermost and most genuine emotions—sincerity.
At the end of the Ice Cave, a dazzling light suddenly illuminated a crystal-clear Ice Bridge that spanned across like a passage to a mysterious world.
Below it, torrents of Lava roared like an angry dragon, with scorching flames leaping into the air, emitting a suffocating wave of heat.
The fiery Lava contrasted sharply with the surrounding icy layers, creating an extraordinary scene of ice and fire.
On the opposite side of the bridge stood the Snow Woman in her white attire, graceful and poised. Beside her bloomed a pure white Tianshan Snow Lotus, exquisite and dripping with beauty—a rare treasure that everyone yearned for.
A voice, ethereal and haunting, drifted through the air: "This is the final trial, which will test your sincerity. Only those with true hearts can safely cross this bridge and obtain the Tianshan Snow Lotus."
Su Mu and the man in black slowly approached the edge of the bridge, their gazes fixed on the surging lava below, a wave of unease washing over them.
At first glance, the bridge appeared ordinary, but it concealed countless dangers. A moment's distraction could lead to a fatal plunge into the scalding lava below, sealing their doom.
After a brief silence, Su Mu stepped forward and declared firmly, "I'll go first!" Taking a deep breath to steady himself, he resolutely set foot on the Ice Bridge.
As soon as he stepped down, the Ice Bridge emitted a faint crackling sound, as if it could not bear the weight.
Su Mu's heart raced, but he did not falter; instead, he became even more cautious. He advanced slowly, each step accompanied by subtle cracking noises from the bridge that sent shivers down his spine, fearing that it might collapse at any moment.
Yet, Su Mu remained calm and composed.
With unwavering focus, he kept his eyes fixed on the path ahead. His steps were steady and powerful, each one taken with determination. At that moment, he held onto a single belief—he must successfully cross this bridge to obtain the Tianshan Snow Lotus.
Meanwhile, the man in black stood silently at the edge of the bridge, his deep-set eyes watching Su Mu's distant figure with an intense gaze. His expression was grave, as if silently praying for Su Mu's success.
As Su Mu continued to move forward, the creaking sounds of the ice bridge grew louder and more ominous, as if it were on the verge of breaking apart completely.
At the same time, waves of scorching heat from the boiling lava below surged upward like a ferocious beast opening its maw wide, threatening to swallow anyone on the bridge whole.
In that moment, Su Mu felt his heart racing uncontrollably, each powerful beat echoing like a hammer against his chest, as if it might burst forth at any second.
Despite this turmoil within him, he gritted his teeth and suppressed his fear and anxiety, resolutely continuing to step forward.
Finally, after enduring countless trials and tribulations, Su Mu reached the center of the precarious Ice Bridge.
Just then, without warning, an invisible force seemed to shake the entire Ice Bridge violently! Caught off guard, Su Mu stumbled and lost his balance, teetering dangerously close to falling into the searing lava below.
In that critical moment, he quickly reached out and grasped a nearby railing with all his strength, barely managing to stabilize himself and avert disaster.
Once he regained his footing, Su Mu didn't have time to wipe the beads of sweat from his forehead. Taking a deep breath, he mustered his courage and cautiously stepped forward toward the opposite shore.
At that moment, a clear and melodious voice, tinged with an ethereal quality, floated through the air: "Your sincerity is enough to move the heavens and earth." Looking in the direction of the voice, he saw a beautiful woman clad in white standing gracefully not far away; this was the Snow Woman.
Her enchanting eyes sparkled with appreciation, radiating warmth and comfort like the winter sun.
Under the gaze of the Snow Woman, Su Mu successfully completed the remaining distance without incident, reaching the other end of the Ice Bridge and standing before her.
The Snow Woman gently raised her delicate hand, revealing a crystal-clear white lotus flower that exuded a faint fragrance—undoubtedly, this was the rare Tianshan Snow Lotus!
With a slight bow of her head, she extended the Tianshan Snow Lotus toward Su Mu and softly said, "You are the heir of Tianji Valley; this Tianshan Snow Lotus rightfully belongs to you." Su Mu's face lit up with excitement as he hurriedly extended his hands to respectfully accept this invaluable gift.
At that moment, his heart was filled with overwhelming gratitude.
He understood that this seemingly ordinary lotus held profound significance. It not only represented a rare treasure in the world but also symbolized the Snow Woman's high recognition of his personal abilities and sincere heart.
As Su Mu joyfully cradled the Tianshan Snow Lotus, the mysterious man in black who had been following closely behind also successfully crossed the Ice Bridge and silently approached Su Mu…
"Congratulations," said the man in black.
"And congratulations to you," Su Mu replied.
They exchanged smiles, both filled with joy. They knew they had finally accomplished this daunting task.
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