Weird Survival: I can devour thousands of talents

Chapter 189 188: Don’t order yet!!
【【【【【Don’t order yet!! 】】】】

Ling Xiao stood at the edge of the ice sheet, the chill wind slicing his cheeks like sharp blades, and every breath felt like swallowing a handful of ice shards. His gaze pierced the vast white world, settling on the towering iceberg in the distance. There, hidden was the legendary Ice Cave, a mysterious place where even the bravest explorers had never set foot.

He took a deep breath and adjusted the heavy bag on his back, which contained the survival gear he had accumulated over years of exploration. Ling Xiao's heart was filled with a desire for the unknown, but also with a sense of trepidation. He knew that every expedition was a close encounter with death, but the passion of exploring the unknown always dispelled his fear.

Ling Xiao began his hike, each step a silent dialogue with the icy plain. The snow beneath his feet crunched, as if telling the ancient stories of this land. His eyes flickered around, alert for potential danger. The wind on the icy plain seemed alive, sometimes gently caressing his cheek, sometimes violently trying to push him over.

As time passed, Ling Xiao gradually approached the base of the iceberg. He paused and looked up at the icy peak that threatened to pierce the sky. Sunlight filtered through the thin clouds, illuminating the iceberg with a dazzling brilliance that was too dazzling to look directly at. He knew the entrance to the icy cave lay hidden within this iceberg.

Ling Xiao began searching for the entrance, his eyes carefully scanning the ice for any clues. Suddenly, he noticed a patch of ice that was a slightly different color than the surrounding ice, seemingly darker. He cautiously approached it and touched it, sensing a hint of warmth emanating from beneath. A thought struck him: this might be the entrance to the icy cave.

He pulled an ice pick from his backpack and began to pummel the ice. As the pick struck, the ice gradually cracked, revealing a dark cave entrance. Ling Xiao lit a torch, took a deep breath, and slowly walked into the cave. The air inside was cold and damp. The torchlight danced on the cave wall, casting his shadow as he moved.

The path inside the cave twisted and turned, and Ling Xiao had to stop frequently to poke the ice wall with his ice pick to ensure there were no hidden dangers. His heartbeat was particularly clear in the silence, and every beat seemed to remind him that he was walking on an unknown road.

As he went deeper, the temperature inside the cave gradually dropped, forcing Ling Xiao to don more warm clothing. His breath formed clouds of white mist in the air, which drifted away with his steps. His footsteps echoed throughout the cave, accompanied by the sound of falling water, creating an eerie atmosphere.

Suddenly, Ling Xiao's foot slipped, and he nearly fell. He steadied himself and discovered the ground was covered in a thin layer of ice. He continued forward cautiously, each step more cautious. He knew that in this unknown place, any small mistake could be fatal.

Finally, after several hours of arduous trekking, Ling Xiao arrived at a vast cavern. In the center of the cavern lay a vast icy lake. The water was crystal clear, reflecting the torchlight like a giant sapphire. Icicles hung upside down from the lake, like sharp sword blades, pointing towards the center.

Ling Xiao stood by the lake, a strange sense of shock welling up in his heart. He knew that this icy lake might be the core area of ​​the Ice Cave and the final destination of his journey. He took a deep breath and prepared to continue his exploration, but he also knew that the real challenge had just begun.

Ling Xiao stood at the edge of the icy lake. The torchlight danced on the surface, illuminating his shadow as it moved with his footsteps. His heartbeat was remarkably clear in the silence, each beat a reminder that he was treading an uncharted path. He knew this icy lake might be the core of the Ice Cave, his final destination. He took a deep breath, ready to continue his exploration, but he knew the real challenge had only just begun.

Ling Xiao's gaze swept across the lake, noticing that the icicles seemed to tremble slightly, as if some force were stirring beneath the ice. His heart tightened; the trembling reminded him of the dangers lurking beneath the ice. He cautiously circled the lake, trying to find a safer path.

Suddenly, a low rumbling sound erupted from the lake's depths, interrupting Ling Xiao's thoughts. The sound was deep and persistent, as if coming from the depths of the earth, or like the call of some ancient creature. Then, the surface of the lake began to vibrate slightly, and the icicles crackled, as if ready to break at any moment.

Ling Xiao's face turned pale instantly. As an experienced explorer, he knew exactly what this meant – the geological structure beneath the glacial lake might be changing, which could cause the ice to crack and even trigger the collapse of the glacial lake.

He quickly retreated, trying to get away from the lake, but at this moment, the ice under his feet suddenly cracked, and a huge crack quickly spread towards him. Ling Xiao reacted quickly, and he suddenly jumped forward, trying to jump over the crack, but the crack expanded too quickly, and one of his feet was still stuck in the crack.

Ling Xiao felt a bone-chilling chill surge from the crack, and his feet instantly lost all feeling from the freezing cold. He desperately used his hands to support the edge of the crack, trying to pull his foot out. But the icy water in the crack froze quickly, locking his foot firmly in the ice.

Cold sweat broke out on Ling Xiao's forehead. He knew that if he couldn't escape quickly, he might die from hypothermia. He pulled an ice pick from his backpack and struck hard at the ice covering his feet. Each blow caused a sharp pain, but he couldn't give up. This was his only chance of survival.

After a strenuous effort, Ling Xiao finally pulled his foot free from the ice. He ignored the pain and quickly crawled to safety, breathing heavily. He knew this was just the beginning; there might be more unknown dangers hidden within the icy lake.

Ling Xiao rested for a moment, then began to check his gear. He discovered that some of his supplies, including some of his food and water, had been lost in the chaos. This weighed on him even more. He had to find a way out as quickly as possible with limited resources.

He stood up and decided to continue exploring. He knew that only by delving deeper into the caverns and uncovering the legendary secrets would he find a way out. Carefully, he skirted the frozen lake and followed a path along its shore. The path was flanked by towering ice walls, from which long icicles hung like sharp swords.

As Ling Xiao was walking, he suddenly felt a cold wind blowing, and his body shivered involuntarily. He stopped and looked around, but found that everything was quiet and there was nothing unusual. But his intuition told him that this place was not safe.

He continued to move forward, but the feeling of unease grew stronger. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound, like something scraping against the ice wall. He looked up and saw the icicles on the ice wall began to shake, as if something was moving inside the ice wall.

Ling Xiao's heartbeat quickened, realizing it might be some kind of creature in the icy lake, or perhaps some natural phenomenon. He quickly retreated, trying to get away from the ice wall. But just then, a huge icicle suddenly broke off from the ice wall and smashed straight towards him.

Ling Xiao instinctively rolled to the side, avoiding the direct impact of the icicles, but the shockwave from their impact still knocked him to the ground. He felt dizzy and his ears buzzed. He struggled to his feet, only to find the ice walls around him collapsing, sending countless icicles and ice blocks careening towards him. Ling Xiao ran desperately, trying to escape this disaster. His heart was filled with fear, but he knew he couldn't give up. He had to survive.

In this life-or-death escape, Ling Xiao's physical strength and will were severely tested. He kept running and dodging until he finally found a relatively safe corner. He leaned against the ice wall, gasping for breath, his heart filled with fear of the unknown and the desire to survive.

Ling Xiao knew that this was only the first crisis he encountered in the Ice Cave, and he might encounter more unknown dangers in the future. He had to remain vigilant and be prepared for any possible situation.

Ling Xiao leaned against the ice wall, breathing heavily, his heart pounding. Before him lay a chaotic mess, icicles and shards scattered across the ground, as if a massive battle had just taken place. He knew this was only the beginning; the ice cave might hold even more unknown dangers, including those legendary creatures.

He pulled a bottle of water from his backpack, drank carefully, and then began to check his equipment. Food and water were running low, so he had to use them sparingly. His eyes fell on the ice axe in his hand, his most reliable companion.

Ling Xiao stood up, determined to continue his exploration. He knew that only by delving deeper into the caverns and uncovering the legendary secrets would he find a way out. He carefully skirted the frozen lake and followed a path along the shore. The path was flanked by towering ice walls, from which long icicles hung like sharp swords.

As he walked, Ling Xiao suddenly felt a cold wind blowing through him, and he shivered involuntarily. He stopped and looked around, only to find that everything was quiet and there was nothing unusual. But his intuition told him that this place was not safe.

He continued to move forward, but the feeling of unease grew stronger. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound, like something scraping against the ice wall. He looked up and saw the icicles on the ice wall began to shake, as if something was moving inside the ice wall.

Ling Xiao's heartbeat quickened, realizing it might be some kind of creature in the icy lake, or perhaps some natural phenomenon. He quickly retreated, trying to get away from the ice wall. But just then, a huge icicle suddenly broke off from the ice wall and smashed straight towards him.

Ling Xiao instinctively rolled to the side, avoiding the direct impact of the icicles, but the shockwave from their impact still knocked him to the ground. He felt dizzy and his ears were ringing.

He struggled to stand, only to find the ice walls around him collapsing, sending countless icicles and ice blocks careening towards him. Ling Xiao ran desperately, trying to escape this disaster. His heart was filled with fear, but he knew he couldn't give up; he had to survive.

In this life-or-death escape, Ling Xiao's physical strength and will were severely tested. He kept running and dodging until he finally found a relatively safe corner. He leaned against the ice wall, gasping for breath, his heart filled with fear of the unknown and the desire to survive.

Ling Xiao knew that this was only the first crisis he encountered in the Ice Cave, and he might encounter more unknown dangers in the future. He had to remain vigilant and be prepared for any possible situation.

He stood up and decided to continue exploring. He carefully skirted the frozen lake and followed a path along the shore. On either side of the path were towering ice walls, from which long icicles hung like sharp swords.

Suddenly, Ling Xiao's feet gave way, and his body sank violently. He was horrified to discover he had stepped on a thin sheet of ice, and underneath it was nothing. His body sank rapidly, and the icy water instantly enveloped him.

Ling Xiao struggled desperately, trying to find something to cling to. His hand touched a protruding piece of ice, and he pulled hard, his body surging upward, finally breaking through the water. He gasped for breath, his body trembling from the cold.

He looked around and found himself in a cave hidden beneath the ice. A strange smell filled the cave, like a mixture of ancient moss and damp earth. His gaze swept through the cave, and suddenly, he saw a pair of glowing eyes.

Ling Xiao's heartbeat stopped instantly. He held his breath and slowly backed away. Those eyes belonged to a gigantic creature, its body hidden in the shadows of the cave, only its eyes flashing coldly in the darkness.

Ling Xiao knew he had encountered an unknown creature in the ice cave. He gripped his ice pick tightly, ready for any possible attack. His gaze locked onto those eyes, silently praying that this creature wouldn't pose a threat.

However, at that moment, the creature suddenly moved. It slowly emerged from the shadows, revealing its full form. Ling Xiao's pupils instantly dilated as he saw a creature he had never seen before—a massive ice creature, its body composed of transparent ice crystals, emitting a faint blue light.

The creature's body was as transparent as crystal, revealing the fluid flowing within. Its eyes were like two blue gemstones, emitting a faint glow. Its movements were slow and graceful, each step seemingly leaving a faint trace on the ice.

Ling Xiao watched the creature nervously, unsure whether it was friend or foe. He slowly retreated, trying to find a way out. However, at that moment, the creature suddenly let out a deep roar, shaking the entire cave.

Ling Xiao's heartbeat quickened. He knew that this creature might not be friendly. He had to find a way out as soon as possible, otherwise he might become its prey.

(End of this chapter)