The genius who counterattacked the mainland

The frigid snow-capped peaks resembled icy swords piercing the heavens. The mountain was sheathed in a thousand-year-old snow, and the icy ridges, sliced ​​by the fierce wind, stabbed fiercely in all directions like fangs. Xu Tiancai and his companions wrapped themselves tightly in warm clothing. As soon as they entered the snowy peaks, the bone-chilling cold surged like a surging tide, pouring through their pores and into their bodies, freezing even their souls.

"This damn place is terribly cold!" Ah Gang's teeth chattered, and the hot breath from his mouth instantly condensed into frost, hanging on his beard. The battle axe in his hand trembled slightly from the cold, and a thin layer of ice formed on the blade. Every swing seemed to break through the ice, making a crisp "crackling" sound.

After a short walk, a rumbling sound echoed from the top of the mountain, like the roar of an ancient beast. Everyone looked up and saw a white torrent of snow, carrying boulders and ice, pouring down with overwhelming force. It was a deadly avalanche.

"Quick, hide to the side!" Xu Tiancai shouted, rushing to the mountain wall on the side first, and using the Star Sword to cut out ice steps for everyone to climb up. Lin waved her staff with both hands, and the wind element formed a barrier in front of her, trying to block part of the snow flow, but it was shaken by the avalanche. The Ice Princess used ice magic to reinforce the foothold on the mountain wall to prevent everyone from being shaken off. Su Yao played the piano rapidly, and the power contained in the sound waves slowed down the speed of the falling snow, buying everyone time. Ah Gang held his breath, swung his battle axe, and smashed the approaching boulder. The falling ice chips scratched his face, and the blood froze into ice beads as soon as it gushed out.

At the critical moment, everyone took refuge in a hollow in the mountain wall. The avalanche roared past, as if to bury the entire world under ice and snow. When the dust settled, the surroundings were filled with ice and snow, and the light was dim, with only a few rays of light peeking through the cracks.

"We can't get stuck here. We have to keep going up." Xu Tiancai shook the snow off his shoulders and took the lead in clearing a path through the ice and snow. As they advanced, the ice beneath their feet occasionally collapsed, revealing a dark, bottomless ice cave. From within the cave, an eerie, cold wind blew, bringing with it an eerie whistling sound, as if whispered by a vengeful spirit.

After finally reaching the summit, the wind intensified, threatening to sweep us away. At the summit lay an ice cave, its entrance gleaming with a cold, blue light. That was where the Ice Heart Jade might lie. However, a natural ice bridge stretched across the cave, and beneath it lay a chasm. While seemingly solid, the bridge was riddled with tiny cracks, spreading like a spiderweb wherever someone stepped on it.

Xu Tiancai stepped onto the ice bridge, tapping his toes lightly and taking each step carefully. He held his unsheathed Star Sword at his side, just in case. Suddenly, the bridge shook violently, and several "ice nematodes" emerged from the ice ridges on either side. Their bodies were crystal clear, but they had sharp mouthparts like icicles. They slithered across the bridge at incredible speed, instantly surrounding Xu Tiancai.

Seeing this, Ah Gang roared and charged forward, sweeping his battle axe with his fighting spirit, sending several ice nematodes flying. However, after falling into the ice cave, they quickly climbed back up the ice wall, their numbers increasing. Lin controlled her wind blades to slice the ice nematodes apart, and the broken pieces reassembled themselves, demonstrating an astonishing regenerative ability. The Ice Princess condensed her icicles and stabbed them precisely at the swarm, but only temporarily slowed their advance.

Xu Tiancai took a deep breath, and the star power and mysterious power in his body merged and surged, pouring into the Star Sword. The sword light became brighter, and he swung the sword to cut out a crescent-shaped sword energy, which was scorching hot. Wherever it passed, the ice nematodes melted and turned into pools of ice water.

Striving to repel the insect swarm, the group crossed the ice bridge and entered the ice cave. The cold inside intensified. Mysterious runes, carved into the walls, seemed to tell of an ancient secret. The runes shimmered, illuminating a central stone platform where a piece of Ice Heart Jade, emitting a soft blue glow, rested. The jade was crystal clear, with a shimmering aura of pure purity, resembling dancing snowflakes within. Upon contemplating it, one felt their souls cleansed and purified.

Just as Xu Tiancai reached out to take the Ice Heart Jade, the ceiling of the cave suddenly cracked, and a giant "Ice Wing Demon Bat" hung upside down. Its body was as big as a house, and its wings were three meters wide when spread out. Its wing membranes were like ice blades, flashing cold light, and its blood-red eyes revealed cruelty and greed. It opened its mouth and let out a sharp roar, and the sound waves caused ice chips to fall from the cave wall.

The Ice Winged Demon Bat flapped its enormous wings, sending a howling storm of ice blades sweeping through, unsteadying everyone and causing them to stumble. A Gang grasped an icicle and met the storm with his battle axe, but his arm went numb from the shock. Lin protected it with a wind wall, but it was ripped and ripped by the ice blades. The Ice Princess and Su Yao joined forces, emitting icicle-like melody to disrupt the Demon Bat's attack rhythm.

Xu Tiancai seized the opportunity and leaped, his Star Sword aimed at the demon bat's throat. The demon bat dodged sideways, its long tail lashing out at him like a whip. Xu Tiancai flipped mid-air, slashing the tail with his sword, sending up a shower of sparks. The demon bat, in pain, went berserk, and unleashed a stream of freezing air. Wherever it reached, everything was frozen, threatening to envelop everyone.

At this critical moment, a mysterious old man emerged. He formed hand seals, and a golden light curtain appeared before everyone, defusing the frost threat. "This demon bat has been guarding the Ice Heart Jade for a long time. We must find its weakness to defeat it." The old man spoke in a steady voice, his gaze fixed on a lighter-colored spot on the demon bat's abdomen.

Upon hearing this, everyone changed their tactics. A'gang feigned a powerful attack to attract the demon bat's attention. Lin used the wind element to swirl up ice chips, obscuring the demon bat's vision. The Ice Princess concentrated her ultimate icy power, transforming it into a tiny ice needle that merged with the wind chips. Xu Tiancai, amplified by the old man's magic power, rushed towards the demon bat's weak spot like lightning. The Star Sword, wrapped in unstoppable force, stabbed fiercely into the demon bat's abdomen with a "puff" sound. The demon bat struggled in pain, its wings flapping, stirring up a fierce wind that threatened to collapse the cave wall.

Taking advantage of the demon bat's panic, Xu Tiancai took the Ice Heart Jade and put it in his pocket. The old man waved his staff and teleported everyone out of the ice cave. As soon as they stood still, they saw dark clouds gathering above the snow-capped peaks, lightning and thunder flashing. A black figure loomed in the clouds, exuding a powerful evil aura. It was the Dark Pope's messenger who had been watching secretly.

"Hmph, it's not that easy to take away the Ice Heart Jade!" The messenger sneered sinisterly and waved the magic wand in his hand. Several black lightning bolts struck the crowd. Wherever they went, the ice and snow instantly melted into black sewage with a pungent stench.

Xu Tiancai and the others were on full alert. A'Gang, shielded by his fighting spirit, met the lightning head-on. Lin used wind to attract lightning, redirecting it. The Ice Princess erected an ice shield to block any remaining attacks. Su Yao played a requiem on her zither, weakening the messenger's magical fluctuations. The old man exchanged a glance with Xu Tiancai, and the two unleashed a combined attack. The light of the Star Sword and the staff intertwined, transforming into a brilliant rainbow that hurtled towards the messenger. Wherever the rainbow passed, ice and snow reignited, purging the darkness.

Seeing this, the messenger did not dare to fight back. He dodged and hid in the clouds, leaving a harsh word: "Even if you take the Ice Heart Jade, you can't keep it. Wherever the Flame Soul Crystal is, that's where you will die!" After that, he disappeared.

Unable to heed the threat, the group gathered themselves and rushed non-stop to the Blazing Wasteland, the source of the Flame Soul Crystal. Located in the heart of the continent, the Blazing Wasteland is perpetually enveloped by magma and inferno. The earth is parched and cracked, and steam distorts the air, creating a living hell. Entering the wasteland, waves of scorching heat wash over them. The rocks beneath their feet are scorching, and every step feels like treading on a furnace. All around, fire elements surge violently, occasionally coalescing into "Fire Spirits," which pounce upon them with bared fangs and claws. These humanoid figures, composed of pure flame, pulse with the Blazing Flame Soul Crystal at their core. Despite the dangers lurking on every side, the mission to safeguard world peace burns like a raging fire within them, driving them fearlessly forward, venturing into this deadly land in search of life.