At the peak of the snow mountain, within the ice cave.

Ying Bing had just returned to this place.

She had inquired at the Snow Wolf Race's camp for a long time, but no one told her the method to leave the Snow Country. Helplessly, she returned to the abode of the Snow Woman.

At this moment, the Snow Woman still maintained a lazy posture, leisurely lying sideways on the ice bed.

Seeing Ying Bing return, she lazily propped herself up and glanced at her:

"Back already?"

"I thought you'd take the opportunity to escape the Snow Country."

Ying Bing merely cast a silent glance at the Snow Woman, then walked to the side without responding.

The Snow Woman appeared on the surface as a "shut-in" indifferent to worldly matters, but she actually maintained a clear grasp on the situation in the Snow Country and beyond.

If not, she wouldn't be able to firmly hold the position of Snow Country's master, rivaling Cold Snake.

Seeing Ying Bing's indifferent attitude, the Snow Woman instead leapt off the ice bed and moved closer to her, a curious glint in her eyes:

"Xiaobing'Er, since you've already heard Longxia Country is safe, you should be at ease now, right?"

"Why not... tell me about Gu Xing now?"

When she heard the words "Gu Xing," Ying Bing suddenly froze, then turned sharply, looking shocked at the Snow Woman.

She clearly remembered that she never mentioned Gu Xing's name in front of the Snow Woman—

How did she know?

The Snow Woman chuckled lightly upon seeing this, and directly explained:

"When you were unconscious, you kept calling this name."

Hearing this explanation, Ying Bing's cheeks immediately flushed.

Did she really do such a shameful thing unconsciously?

Yet, before she could recover from her embarrassment, the Snow Woman's next words utterly froze her in place:

"Also I discovered, my good friend Lilith's man... is also named Gu Xing."

"I'm really curious, what kind of magic does this person possess, causing both of you to be so enchanted by him."

The Snow Woman underestimated the impact of this statement.

"Man?"

Ying Bing was completely shaken by these two words, her mind blank.

She never thought that just after being unconscious for a while, the person she silently held dear in her heart...

Had already become someone else's "man."

She opened her mouth, her throat somewhat dry, hesitated for a while, and then quietly asked:

"Lilith...who is she?"

The Snow Woman took in Ying Bing's reaction, secretly pleased—

Her scheme succeeded.

She deliberately spoke these words to completely break Ying Bing's hope.

With this human girl's talent, if she could utilize the unique environment of the Snow Country and her careful assistance, given time....

Perhaps she could cultivate her to the Totem Level.

By then, the safety of the Snow Country would be greatly enhanced.

Moreover, the Snow Woman could clearly feel that Ying Bing was never someone who repaid kindness with vengeance.

On the contrary, she always remembered the saving grace deep in her heart—

From her willingness to patiently narrate various stories at the Snow Woman's request despite her reluctance, it could be observed.

She was simply the perfect guardian candidate!

The Snow Woman secretly glanced at Ying Bing.

Besides valuing the latter's talent, her greatest goal was actually to reduce a potential love rival for her good friend.

After all, no matter what, Ying Bing was human, belonging to the same race as Gu Xing, which naturally gave her an advantage.

While her friend Lilith was the Blood Race's ancestor, this scenario...

Had to be prevented.

"You've seen the Blood Race's ancestor, haven't you?"

The Snow Woman deliberately casually added.

Ying Bing suddenly recalled the fleeting glance of that figure in the Divine Secret Realm.

But…how did Gu Xing end up with her?

At that moment, she wished to find Gu Xing immediately and get answers to everything.

Yet...how should she approach him?

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt drained of strength, her eyes downcast.

The Snow Woman saw this and seized the moment to speak, her tone with a hint of persuasion:

"Xiaobing'Er, now that it's confirmed that Longxia Country is safe, and the one you like..."

"That person is already with someone else."

"Shouldn't you now be willing to stay obediently in the Snow Country?"

A slight smile of self-satisfaction appeared on her face, as if she could already see Ying Bing nodding in agreement.

However—

"I'm sorry, Snow Woman." Ying Bing raised her head, "I still want to return to Longxia Country."

Upon hearing this, the Snow Woman's expression instantly darkened.

Without a word, she silently turned and walked to the side.

Miscalculated!

This woman...

Really stubborn!

Yet just at that moment—

A figure as pure white as snow, resembling an ice sculpture, suddenly appeared in the cave, silent yet carrying an icy chill.

Upon seeing this figure, the Snow Woman's expression became extremely serious.

This was indeed the guardian of the Snow Country.

Under normal circumstances, the guardian would never easily appear before her.

Once they appeared, it meant something extremely serious had occurred within the Snow Country.

"What happened?" the Snow Woman asked solemnly.

Ying Bing also instantly sensed the atmosphere wasn't right, her eyes focusing on the suddenly appearing guardian.

"Snow Woman, the Snow Country is currently facing a large-scale invasion by an unknown species."

"Invasion?"

The Snow Woman's pupils slightly trembled.

This word could actually appear in the Snow Country—

This extremely cold land that even the Demon Race was reluctant to venture into lightly.

The Snow Country had little strategic value, and the fierce beasts under Cold Snake's command occupied the territory. Even the Demon Race would need to weigh their options before invading.

But now...

"What's the specific situation?"

The guardian didn't say much, simply raising their hand with a wave.

In the next moment, a clear image materialized in the air:

Countless hideous-looking, shell-backed Insect Race creatures were surging over the snowy plains like a tide, leaving ice and snow melting and life extinguished in their path.

The Snow Woman's face drastically changed.

Although just an image, she clearly felt the terror of these Insect Race creatures.

In the image, all visible bugs were without exception...

Commander Level!

And their numbers reached tens of thousands!

Among them were several particularly large-sized insects, with an aura clearly reaching Monarch Level.

And this is merely a section.

Beyond the image...

Who knows how many more of these bugs are surging in.

Almost instantly, the Snow Woman realized the severity of the situation—

These bugs could annihilate the entire Snow Country!

"Immediately notify the Snow Wolf Race, full armed defense!"

Ying Bing also understood the crisis in Snow Country, and she immediately stepped forward:

"I'll go too!"

The Snow Woman turned to glance at her.

With Monarch Level power, she should at least have the ability to protect herself.

"Alright."

In the next moment, a cold and authoritative voice, as if piercing through the wind and snow, echoed throughout the Snow Wolf Race's camp:

"All citizens, prepare for armed defense at once—the Snow Country is under invasion by foreign enemies!"

"All citizens, prepare for armed defense at once—the Snow Country is under invasion by foreign enemies!"

...

Watching stories beside Gu Xing, Xue Li immediately sat up, her face changing drastically upon hearing this voice.

"Gu Xing, stay right here! You're absolutely not allowed to leave!"

After speaking, she dashed out without hesitation.

Almost simultaneously, Gu Xing's spiritual link resonated with Lilith's urgent warning:

"Gu Xing, something's wrong! The Snow Woman herself issued a global alert, indicating the matter has become extremely serious."

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