The heat flowed from deep within the body, as if it were born from the blood. As soon as it appeared, the pain brought by Chill suddenly weakened significantly.
"Ugh..."
Ye Tian let out an uncontrollable light gasp. At that moment, his mind seemed to roar, and the hot blood coursing through him felt like it was boiling.
Then, the heat and Chill began to clash. Chill invaded from the outside in, while the heat radiated from the inside out. The immense torment caused by their mutual resistance nearly caused Ye Tian to faint.
His teeth chattered uncontrollably, as the dual torment of extreme heat and extreme cold made his nerves feel dazed. He even began to doubt whether he would collapse from exhaustion before he could awaken Yun'er.
The time of suffering always felt long, as if it had stretched on for ages. The two extreme forces continued to struggle against each other fiercely.
The heat did not sweep away Chill as imagined; instead, it forced Chill to a point where it could no longer penetrate Ye Tian's surface. In reality, the heat had already dispelled the Chill that had previously invaded Ye Tian's body, but since Yun'er was still in his arms, Chill continued to invade Ye Tian relentlessly.
"Yun'er..."
Ye Tian's consciousness grew increasingly blurred, and at this moment, only one thought remained in his mind: he would never let go of Yun'er.
The blood within him seemed to begin boiling again. The immense pain that had once burned his flesh with Crimson Dragon Golden Blood surged back to his heart. From an external perspective, one could see wisps of white smoke rising around Ye Tian, like clouds or mist.
A distinct boundary line suddenly appeared centered around them. It was as if an invisible blade had cut through; the ground within five zhang around Yun'er was completely covered by a layer of ice. Meanwhile, starting from behind Ye Tian, all vegetation and soil within a five-zhang radius showed signs of scorching yellow.
The battle between ice and fire reached its peak at this moment.
The surroundings were silent; although dawn was approaching, the Forest was devoid of Birds and Beasts singing in the morning.
"Mm..."
After an unknown amount of time passed, Yun'er suddenly let out a soft murmur, and her face finally showed some expression. However, Ye Tian, who was in a state of extreme daze, remained unaware of it all.
She seemed to feel her body growing warmer, and Chill had unknowingly weakened considerably. A handsome face gradually emerged in Yun'er's mind; it was the person she longed to lean on, and now she was truly nestled in his embrace.
Then, she struggled to open her eyes. As she slightly raised her head, she saw Ye Tian's face contorted in extreme pain.
Veins bulged on his forehead and neck, his lips were pale and bloodless, his face was flushed with purple, and his body trembled slightly. It was evident that he was enduring immense torment.
"Ye Tian..."
Yun'er softly called out, seemingly drained of all her strength. She was well aware of what lay hidden within her, so she understood all too well the suffering Ye Tian was enduring for her sake.
A sense of happiness mixed with heartache surged within her, and tears welled up in her eyes. Yun'er tried to reach out to touch Ye Tian's cheek, but after several attempts, she ultimately failed due to her weakness.
At that moment, Ye Tian slightly lifted his neck, an instinctive gesture that appeared defiant and stubborn.
Tears sparkled in Yuner's eyes once more, and a single tear finally slipped down silently.
The tear fell onto Ye Tian's hand that was wrapped around her waist, accompanied by a barely audible sound as it transformed into a mist and dissipated.
"What happened to you?" Yun'er whispered gently, even though she knew Ye Tian could not hear her, let alone respond.
Ye Tian's mind was in chaos, yet he sensed that the person in his arms had awakened. In the haze, he even heard her calling out to him.
"Yun'er..."
Ye Tian breathed out softly and instinctively reached for Yuner's hand. Seeing this, Yun'er exerted herself to slowly extend her hand. This short distance took an unexpectedly long time to bridge.
Finally, their hands clasped together, feeling the warmth of each other's palms. However, it was a stark contrast—one was icy cold while the other burned with heat...
It seemed they could never truly converge; they could only destroy each other.
Hiss...
The place where their palms met emitted a sound as if ice and snow were being melted. Although faint, it was quite jarring.
Yun'er’s hand began to tremble; the intense heat did not bring her warmth. On the contrary, it felt as if her palm was about to melt away.
Yet Ye Tian held her hand tightly, continuing to murmur softly. This time, his voice was clearer, and she could hear him calling Yun'er’s name.
“Yun'er, Yun'er…”
A warm current surged in her heart, and Yun'er even felt the chill throughout her body suddenly recede. This time, it was a true retreat, starting from the outside and drawing back into her bloodstream.
She had finally endured it. Over the past few years, Yun'er had constantly suffered from the torment of the Nine Nether Ice Phoenix. Each time the Extreme Cold Power flared up, she could only grit her teeth and rely on her willpower and the potency of spiritual medicine to suppress it. But today, the Nine Nether Ice Phoenix had actually receded due to this man's low murmurs. Could this be the legendary power of love that was great and all-powerful?
Once the chill faded, the surrounding frost quickly melted away, and Yun'er regained some mobility in a short time. However, it was still too early to say she was healed; at least she remained extremely weak.
“Ye Tian!”
The first thing Yun'er did after regaining herself was to wrap her arms around Ye Tian. She couldn't see him suffering, but there was nothing she could do, so she could only hold him tightly.
Ye Tian's body radiated heat a hundred times greater than fire. This extreme heat transcended any temperature in the world but did not burn her skin; instead, it made Yun'er feel as if her soul were being scorched.
“Ugh…”
Yun'er endured immense torment; she didn't want to let go of Ye Tian just because of the pain.
Persistence is touching, but although Yun'er knew that Ye Tian possessed the Blood Exchange and Marrow Transformation Technique, she did not know what blood flowed within him. If she had known, her heart would have surely turned to ashes.
The Nine Nether Ice Phoenix is an entity of extreme cold; what flowed in Yun'er's veins was the blood of the Nine Nether Ice Phoenix. The Crimson Dragon is a Primeval divine beast of blazing fire, capable of controlling thunder and divine flames, also known as the greatest flame in the world. The two had been mortal enemies since the creation of heaven and earth and had never changed over millions of years—not to mention their opposing natures…
“Xiaoshuang…”
Ye Tian's words suddenly changed to a name that was not unfamiliar.
Yun'er suddenly felt a chill in her heart, and her grip on Ye Tian's arm relaxed a bit. This name was one she had heard countless times from both Ye Tian and Cold Moon; it was the name of Ye Tian's fiancée.
As her feelings turned cold, a chill swept over her again. However, this time it was not an uncontrollable outburst but rather a revelation of her true nature, much like the Kanazawa that erupted in Ye Tian's eyes, revealing the Ice Phoenix's true form.
A piercing cold instantly spread throughout the Square Area and Hundred Zhang. The recently brightened Forest had birds seeking food, but under this chill, they immediately retreated back to their nests.
In an instant, insects and birds fell silent, and all beasts lay low.
"Should I completely possess him, or is it enough that he has me in his heart..."
A misty look appeared in Yun'er's eyes. People are often insatiable, and love is even more so.
Once, Yun'er naively thought that being by Ye Tian's side was enough—seeing him occasionally, exchanging a few playful words, and hearing his slightly impatient voice would be happiness.
But now, she had gained all of this; Ye Tian had developed feelings for her. Yet, she still yearned for a more complete possession. The mere mention of "Xiaoshuang" was the best proof...
Shaking her head vigorously, Yun'er suddenly woke up. She couldn't let herself be like this; the Nine Nether Ice Phoenix was inherently sinister, and she must not allow it to completely control her mindset.
Her thoughts regained clarity, successfully suppressing the Ice Phoenix's true form that had just emerged. However, the chill did not completely dissipate. Fortunately, Yun'er had already regained her composure; otherwise, who knows what might have happened.
"Will I possess him?"
Yun'er looked at Ye Tian with great interest. If she hadn't managed to control the Ice Phoenix's true form just now, it wouldn't be long before they would meet with sincerity...
"Why should I endure?" Yun'er smiled again, a smile filled with helplessness. Although she said this out loud, deep down she could not allow herself to selfishly make Ye Tian feel guilty towards Cold Moon for life.
She understood the importance of contentment; she was already very satisfied with the current situation. As long as Ye Tian had her in his heart, everything else seemed less important.
But as she thought about it, Yun'er suddenly felt it was somewhat unfair. She hadn't resorted to underhanded means or deceit; she simply liked Ye Tian. Why should she have to restrain herself?
With this thought in mind, Yun'er felt increasingly heated. Looking at Ye Tian, a faint glimmer of longing sparkled in her eyes.
"Um..."
Ye Tian said something again, but Yun'er couldn't hear it clearly. This time, it was a short sentence, but his tone was filled with urgency and guilt.
"What is he saying?" Yun'er looked closely at Ye Tian. His features weren't particularly sharp, but he had an appealing look, exuding a sense of purity similar to her own, making him comfortable and vibrant to behold.
"Is he feeling guilty?" Yun'er thought, her eyes wide open as she analyzed the situation in her mind.
From his tone, it seemed he felt guilty, and that guilt must be directed towards Cold Frost. Why would he feel guilty about Cold Frost?
"Ha, he likes me," Yun'er suddenly laughed foolishly, filled with immense joy.
She found it hard to control her emotions. Looking at Ye Tian's face made her feel increasingly happy; she truly wished to hold him like this forever, even if it meant dying right away.
After the battle with Fourth Master, Yun'er had exhausted too much energy, and her lips were cracked and pale. Ye Tian was in a similar state; his lips looked scorched, white and wrinkled.
Yet despite this, Yun'er still felt that those thin lips were full of mystery, and she longed to explore them.
Her breathing gradually became rapid as Yun'er finally closed her eyes. Her lips slowly moved towards Ye Tian's...
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