Ye Luo nodded, "From now on, just call me Ye Luo or Young Master Ye. Donât address me as General. Whatever the arrangements up there, it does not concern me. I am here this time solely to investigate the Corpse King Palace!"
"Very well, Young Master Ye!"
This person was evidently familiar with Ye Luoâs temper, so he did not question what Ye Luo had said.
"By the way, what is your name?"
Ye Luo asked the captain.
"Reply to Young Master Ye, just call me Fei Ying, our squad is also called the Fei Ying Squad."
"Fei Ying? Thatâs a nice name. Alright, letâs move out."
...
The team set off and initially, there were no problems.
Until they reached the Snow Peak Pass!
"Young Master Ye, we are approaching the Snow Peak Pass. According to our intelligence, zombies appear here, but these zombies are different from those in Zhamu City. We refer to them as Mutant Zombies because they are entirely white and only roam around the Snow Peak Pass area. They appeared here about ten days ago. The three outposts we had here were all destroyed by these creatures!"
Ye Luo nodded. They appeared ten days ago?
That suggested that the zombies here were present before those in Zhamu City and perhaps, the zombies in Zhamu City had come from here.
Would that mean that the zombie stronghold in India was a branch of the Corpse King Palace!
Since these zombies were discovered, it could be said that whether it was Ye Luo, the Hidden Sect, or the Special Security Bureau, none had figured out where exactly the Corpse King Palace was hiding.
Each time felt extremely passive.
Ye Luo even hoped that this place was a branch of the Corpse King Palace. After all, having been in contact with the Corpse King Palace for so many days and still knowing absolutely nothing about it frustrated Ye Luo immensely!
During the journey, chatting casually with Fei Ying allowed Ye Luo to learn some new information. As Fei Ying mentioned, news from Zhamu City was initially transmitted out, even triggering rumors akin to a biochemical crisis.
Later, it was about debunking these rumors; hence, no military aid was dispatched earlier, and even for them, they continuously waited until things calmed down here before they received orders that permitted entry.
This piece of information from Fei Ying seemed unimportant at first glance.
However, it provided Ye Luo with new situations or rather, a new clue.
Because, if someone could prevent military aid, that person must be within the military. At least, Ye Luo could now confirm that within the military, there was likely a high-ranking officer controlled by the Corpse King Palace.
Snow Peak Pass, as the name suggested, was located at the intersection of two snow mountains.
This location was the only exit within hundreds of miles.
It used to be a paradise for smugglers and poachers.
Due to its secluded geographical position and harsh conditions, with only a few outposts along the border, people would occasionally risk their lives to smuggle through here.
But now, no one dares to pass through here anymore, even experienced smuggler leaders wouldnât dare bring people here.
Because, a group of eerie beings had appeared.
Ordinary people have no knowledge of what zombies are; they only knew that the wildmen who squatted here consumed humans...
Ye Luoâs Clairvoyant Eye was fully operational, closely observing the Snow Peak Pass. Initially, Ye Luo thought there might be disciples of the Corpse King Palace stationed here, but to his disappointment, there were only the Mutant Zombies and none of the Corpse King Palaceâs disciples.
Once Ye Luo confirmed the situation, he felt somewhat disappointed and drew his Lingyun Sword, charging forward...
In just about ten minutes, the special forces of the Fei Ying squad hadnât even reacted before Ye Luo had already cleared all mutant zombies at the snowpeak pass.
What surprised Ye Luo, however, was that he made an unexpected discovery here.
"Ao Long, what exactly is it that has you so excited?"
Ye Luo inwardly questioned Ao Long with puzzlement.
Because just now, as Ye Luo was slaying the mutant zombies, Ao Long had suddenly shouted excitedly, urging Ye Luo to climb the snow mountain ahead, claiming there was a precious treasure.
However, no matter how much Ye Luo asked, Ao Long simply wouldnât reveal what it was.
Ye Luo wouldnât doubt Ao Long, but he couldnât help but want to know what it was that could get even Ao Long so excited.
Nonetheless, since Ao Long was this excited, it must be something significant.
Soon, Ye Luo arrived at a cave under Ao Longâs guidance.
A very peculiar cave!
One must understand, this was on Snow Mountain where snow accumulates all year round, and most parts are solid millennial ice!
Yet, here was a cave, which in itself already seemed quite special.
"Kid, I donât know what kind of luck you have, why all the good things come to you. Go inside, if my senses are correct, there will be a tree inside, and moreover, thereâs a mature fruit on that tree."
A tree? A fruit?
Ye Luo was slightly startledâhow could there be a tree on Snow Mountain?
If it was something like Snow Palace cultivating Spiritual Medicine, it wouldnât be strange, but this place was unpopulated, with no forces present!
But regardless of whatever doubts were in Ye Luoâs mind, he still went inside.
The cave wasnât very big, but it wasnât small either; what surprised Ye Luo most was that the cave actually contained quite a few Spirit Stones!
Moreover, these Spirit Stones were clearly intentionally placed here, seemingly part of some Formation, but Ye Luo saw no one around.
However, that treeâYe Luo still saw it.
A tree all shimmering like ice!
A branch whose leaves looked like large snowflakes!
"Kid, stop daydreaming. This is the Nine Mysteries Snow Spirit Tree, even in the Martial Realm, itâs a thing of legends. Tsk tsk, I was skeptical at first, but now, it seems true, the Nine Mysteries Snow Spirit TreeâI didnât expect there really was such a Divine Tree! I donât know what kind of luck you have, kid, to encounter such a rare treasure!"
"Senior, does the Nine Mysteries Snow Spirit Tree have any special properties? It seems, it just looks a bit strange?"
At that moment, Ye Luoâs Clairvoyant Eye had activated, but no matter how he looked, he couldnât identify anything unusual.
"Enough, do you see that round fruit hanging from the tree? Hurry, pick it and eat it immediately. Remember, you only have the time of one breath. If the fruit of the Nine Mysteries Snow Spirit Tree falls and isnât consumed within the time of one breath, it will dissolve into natureâs spiritual energy and dissipate!"
There were such magical fruits!
At this, Ye Luoâs heart was slightly shocked.
Of course, Ye Luo didnât hesitate; he directly plucked the fruit and swallowed it down!