Su Mu walked alongside the man in black, heading northward.
Throughout their journey, they braved the elements, enduring several days of hardship, until they finally arrived at the legendary Abyss of Ice and Snow.
As they came to a halt and gazed into the distance, all they could see was a vast expanse of white.
The fierce wind whipped up the blizzard, roaring like an enraged dragon as it swept toward them, blocking out the sun and making it nearly impossible to open their eyes.
The biting cold felt like countless sharp knives slicing through the air, bringing with it waves of pain that pierced their skin.
On the ground lay a thick layer of snow, resembling a pristine white blanket that tightly enveloped the earth, devoid of any hint of green life; only the endless white stretched out to the horizon.
"This is indeed the Abyss of Ice and Snow," the man in black broke the silence, his voice wavering slightly in the howling wind. "The Earth Spirit Herb grows beneath this ice and snow."
Su Mu stared at the desolate snowy landscape before him, a sense of dread rising within him.
The environment here was truly harsh; even with the immense power granted by the Heavenly Spirit Pearl, the bone-chilling cold relentlessly gnawed at his body, causing him to shiver involuntarily.
"We mustn't delay; let's move," the man in black said, turning to Su Mu with a determined gaze. "The Earth Spirit Herb lies deep within the Abyss of Ice and Snow. If we wish to find it, we must venture further."
With that, both took a deep breath and cautiously stepped forward into this mysterious and perilous abyss.
As soon as they set foot on the snow, it instantly engulfed them up to their knees; every step forward required immense effort.
Meanwhile, the cutting cold wind mercilessly lashed against their faces, stinging like blades.
"Be careful!" With this sudden shout, Su Mu's heart tightened, and he instinctively halted his steps.
Almost at the same moment, a loud whoosh echoed as an enormous snow wolf shot out from the snow like lightning, carrying with it a chilling aura as it lunged straight toward them.
The snow wolf was exceptionally massive, its body covered in a thick layer of fur as white as snow, shimmering with dazzling silver under the sunlight.
Its eyes were wide open, revealing a fierce glint that resembled two blazing flames; its gaping maw was enormous, with sharp fangs protruding like cold blades, sending shivers down one's spine.
As its earth-shattering roar reverberated through the air, it felt as if the entire valley trembled in response.
Faced with such a ferocious foe, Su Mu and the man in black beside him dared not show any signs of hesitation. They quickly reacted, adopting a defensive stance.
The man in black suddenly swung his right hand, drawing the long sword from his waist.
In an instant, the sword gleamed with a chilling light, and an unmatched sword energy surged forth, causing the surrounding air to ripple under its powerful presence.
At the same time, Su Mu did not hold back either; he tightly grasped the mysterious Heavenly Mechanism Pearl in his hand.
The pearl radiated a warm and gentle glow, resembling a small sun, forming a solid protective barrier around Su Mu.
This barrier not only effectively blocked the biting cold wind from outside but also provided him with a sense of security.
However, the snow wolf's speed was astonishingly swift, akin to a bolt of lightning.
In the blink of an eye, it had already pounced right in front of Su Mu.
In an instant, the man in black shouted loudly and charged forward, meeting the snow wolf's attack head-on with his sword.
With a resounding clang, the long sword clashed violently against the snow wolf's sharp claws, sending a shower of dazzling sparks flying. The sound was so piercing that it made anyone who heard it wince in pain.
The snow wolf, with its massive and agile body, resembled a moving snow mountain. Each leap carried an overwhelming force, like a landslide or a thunderous strike.
Its sharp claws glinted with a cold light, and its razor-sharp fangs seemed capable of tearing apart anything in existence.
Faced with such a formidable opponent, even the man in black, despite his extraordinary martial skills, felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.
He moved with an elusive grace, darting like a specter amidst the snow wolf's fierce onslaught.
However, the snow wolf was as swift as lightning and possessed incredible strength; each attack left the man in black struggling to keep up.
He continuously retreated, kicking up clouds of snow that formed a white mist around him.
In this critical moment, Su Mu unhesitatingly unleashed his ultimate technique—channeling the mysterious power from the Heavenly Mechanism Pearl into the man in black.
In an instant, the man felt an unmatched surge of strength flood through his limbs and body like a raging torrent, revitalizing him completely.
Empowered by the force of the Heavenly Mechanism Pearl, the man's movements became even more agile and light. His sword danced like the wind, executing increasingly intricate and fierce techniques.
He moved with his sword, and his sword moved with him; together they became one, performing a breathtaking duel amidst the icy landscape.
A fierce battle unfolded between man and wolf on the pristine white snow.
The assault of the Snow Wolf was as fierce and violent as a raging storm, each leap and bite carrying the power to destroy the heavens and the earth. In contrast, the swordsmanship of the man in black flowed like a stream, each thrust precisely targeting the vital points of the Snow Wolf.
Both sides exchanged blows, neither yielding an inch, and for a time, it was difficult to determine a victor.
However, as time passed, the man in black gradually felt his strength waning.
After all, engaging in a prolonged battle with a formidable foe like the Snow Wolf took a significant toll on his stamina. Even with the support of the Celestial Pearl's power, it was ultimately hard to maintain for long.
Standing nearby, Su Mu was anxious and restless. He clenched his fists tightly, his gaze never leaving the battlefield.
He understood well the importance of this fight; if they could not defeat the Snow Wolf, they would be unable to find the legendary Earth Spirit Herb and could not unlock the mysterious seal of the Celestial Medical Codex.
At that moment, it seemed that the Snow Wolf sensed the man's fatigue. Its attacks became even more ferocious and ruthless.
A deafening roar erupted as the Snow Wolf opened its massive jaws and lunged fiercely at the man in black once more...
Suddenly, Su Mu furrowed his brow, his eyes brightening as a flash of inspiration struck him like lightning illuminating a dark night sky. He instantly thought of a brilliant countermeasure!
Without hesitation, he quickly raised the mysterious Celestial Pearl high above his head while his lips moved slightly, murmuring incantations.
As his deep and urgent chant echoed through the air, the Celestial Pearl began to emit an incredibly dazzling light.
The brilliance was as scorching and radiant as the sun, instantly illuminating the dark and cold abyss of ice and snow. The once eerie and frigid chasm now shone brightly as if it were midday.
The Snow Wolf, fiercely charging towards them, clearly did not anticipate such a turn of events. Its eerie green eyes were harshly stimulated by this sudden burst of light, causing its body to pause involuntarily, halting its originally fierce assault.
However, Su Mu would not let this fleeting opportunity slip away!
Taking advantage of the snow wolf's brief moment of distraction, he suddenly waved his hands, concentrating the brilliant light emitted by the Heavenly Mechanism Pearl directly onto the snow wolf's fearsome eyes.
A piercing howl of pain erupted from the snow wolf, echoing through the sky, deafening and seemingly attempting to break free from the constraints of the icy world around it.
Blinded by the intense light, the snow wolf could only close its eyes tightly, unable to open them. It wildly flailed its sharp claws, trying to find a target to attack, but to no avail.
The man in black, who had been waiting for the right moment, would not miss such a rare opportunity. A glint of cold light flashed in his eyes as his arm muscles tensed. Gripping his sword tightly, he struck swiftly at the snow wolf's neck.
With a muffled "thud," the sword easily sliced through the thick white fur of the snow wolf and plunged deep into its neck.
Immediately, a torrent of crimson blood gushed from the wound like a fountain, splattering everywhere and filling the air with a strong, pungent scent of blood.
The severely injured snow wolf could no longer support its massive body. After swaying a few times, it finally collapsed to the ground with a thud, sending up a flurry of snowflakes.
As its life faded away, the desperate and unwilling howl gradually disappeared into the biting cold wind.
Seeing the snow wolf fall completely still, Su Mu and the man in black finally let out a long sigh of relief. The tension that had been hanging over them finally eased. After an intense and perilous battle, this life-and-death struggle had finally come to an end.
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