Soul Land: Legend of Saint Seiya

Chapter 229: The Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Cavern

The world was covered in a vast expanse of white. Amidst the boundless snowy landscape, two figures clad in black robes—Camus and Shui Bing'er—stood out as stark black dots, swiftly making their way north.

Both of them were ice-attribute soul masters, granting them far greater resistance to the extreme cold compared to ordinary soul masters. Although they were not heavily dressed, the frigid temperatures had no effect on their movement speed.

Before long, the two of them entered the city.

Camus and Shui Bing'er had come to Dragon City with a clear goal in mind.

In the era of Douluo II, beneath the land controlled by the Earth Dragon Sect lay a hidden sanctuary—the legendary Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Cavern, which ultimately fell into Huo Yuhao's hands.

Although thousands of years separated the events of Douluo II from Douluo I, the Ice Empress had once explained that the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Cavern was formed deep underground over tens of thousands or even millions of years. Under immense pressure, profound ice slowly crystallized and evolved, requiring the perfect convergence of conditions to take shape. Despite its name, "ten-thousand-year" was merely the starting point—it could very well have existed for hundreds of thousands, even millions of years.

Of course, Camus and Shui Bing'er did not possess the ability to foresee the future, nor could they have known that such a treasure was hidden beneath Dragon City. It was only because Xiao Yu had suddenly recalled this detail before entering the Netherworld that he had passed the information on to Camus.

Regardless of whether it was the cultivation environment within the Profound Ice Cavern or the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow that lay within, these were the ultimate treasures for any ice-attribute soul master.

After all, was it not by pure luck that the Skydream Iceworm fell into this very cavern and, through nothing but sleeping and absorbing its energy, cultivated to the nearly unattainable million-year level?

Shui Bing'er's martial soul had a flaw—it was a mere step away from True Ultimate Ice. If she could obtain these supreme ice-attribute treasures, she would undoubtedly be able to attain the true pinnacle of ice cultivation.

Upon entering the city, the towering walls shielded them from the harsh winds, greatly reducing the biting cold. Even the city's residents, bundled in thick clothing, were able to endure the weather.

It was broad daylight, and the streets were bustling with activity. Standing in the heart of the lively marketplace, Camus closed his eyes.

With his Title Douluo-level spiritual power, he spread his senses deep into the earth beneath Dragon City.

After a moment, Camus opened his eyes, the corners of his lips curling into a smile. His brows lifted slightly as he spoke, "Bing'er, you little girl, your luck is truly extraordinary!"

Shui Bing'er's face lit up with joy upon hearing this.

After all, there were thousands of years between the timelines of Douluo I and Douluo II, and even Xiao Yu couldn't be certain whether the Profound Ice Cavern had already fully formed in this era. Before their departure, he had warned Camus and Shui Bing'er that they were taking a gamble.

But judging by Camus's reaction, it seemed luck was on their side.

"Bing'er, follow me!"

Now that Camus had locked onto its location, he motioned for Shui Bing'er to follow as they swiftly headed toward their destination.

In Douluo II, the Earth Dragon Sect had existed for a thousand years. However, in this era—ten thousand years prior to Douluo II—the sect had yet to be founded.

As a result, the Profound Ice Cavern remained untouched, and there was no well that served as an entrance in Douluo II.

But that was no obstacle for Camus.

Step by step, he meticulously sensed the underground terrain, pausing abruptly as his eyes gleamed with sharp brilliance.

"This is the spot!"

A sudden explosion of soul power erupted from Camus, sending a terrifying force surging downward. In an instant, a massive black hole appeared before them.

"Bing'er, stay close to me!"

Without hesitation, Camus leaped into the darkness, with Shui Bing'er following closely behind.

As soon as they entered, an intense bone-chilling cold surged toward them.

However, for two ice-attribute soul masters, this wasn't an obstacle—it was a nourishing elixir for their martial souls.

They didn't even need to circulate their soul power. Instead, they allowed the cold to naturally seep into their bodies, while the nearly visible currents of pure ice energy nourished their meridians, making their soul power circulate even more swiftly.

Following the tunnel Camus had carved out with his soul power, they quickly reached the true cavern.

As soon as they stepped inside, both of them were left utterly stunned by the sight before them.

"So… so beautiful!"

Shui Bing'er couldn't help but cry out in amazement.

Before her eyes was a dazzling array of crystalline formations, varying in size yet uniformly deep azure in color. These crystal minerals were translucent, and under the faint light seeping in from the outside, they refracted a magnificent, shimmering blue radiance.

The entire cavern—its ceiling, floor, and walls—was adorned with these crystals. Some were large, others small, arranged in an irregular yet harmonious pattern, emitting glows of varying shades of blue. The interplay of light and crystal created an ethereal, dreamlike beauty—one so breathtaking that words alone could not describe it. Shui Bing'er felt as if she had stepped into a celestial paradise.

"This… is this the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal that the young lord mentioned?"

Camus stepped forward and lightly tapped on an exposed piece of the crystal, producing a crisp, clear sound. His lips curved into a satisfied smile.

Seeing this, Shui Bing'er couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, what is the Extreme Ice Divine Crystal?"

Camus explained, "Extreme Ice Divine Crystal is the hardest known ice-attribute metal. At the same time, it is also the most flexible. Though it appears to be a crystal, it possesses the malleability of metal, making it one of the rarest and most valuable materials. If utilized properly, it can be used to craft the most powerful soul tools."

"That's amazing! Let's hurry back and organize a team to mine these crystals!"

Since becoming Camus's disciple, Shui Bing'er had begun studying the use of soul tools. As an exceptionally intelligent young woman, she quickly realized the profound impact soul tool technology would have on the future of the soul master world. Not only had she mastered their use, but she had also started learning the principles behind their construction.

"Don't be so hasty, Bing'er."

Camus chuckled and said, "The reason these crystals are called Divine Crystals is because they have evolved to the point of possessing a faint trace of life. If we attempt to mine them by force, we'll only end up damaging these precious metals. There's only one way to extract Extreme Ice Divine Crystals properly—using the power of True Ultimate Ice."

As he spoke, Camus slowly infused his soul power into the piece of crystal he had just struck.

With the gentle flow of soul power, the crystal embedded in the cavern wall seemed to react as if responding to the call of its mother. Gradually, it softened and loosened until, at last, it detached entirely and fell into Camus's hand.

"This world truly has such miraculous metals…"

Shui Bing'er marveled at the crystal in Camus's palm, which radiated a soft, deep blue glow.

"Animals and plants have life, but minerals and metals, when they reach a certain level of purity and quality, can also develop a faint trace of vitality and consciousness. However, unlike living beings, it takes an extraordinarily long time for them to reach such a state."

Camus gently imparted his wisdom to his disciple. "This world is vast, and there are endless wonders within it. Bing'er, you still have much to learn."

Shui Bing'er nodded respectfully. "I understand, Teacher! I will keep learning."

(End of Chapter)

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