Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies Chapter 1250: Great Snow Mountain

Zhang Yi was seated inside the vehicle, going over their strategies for once they reached the Snowy Plateau with the others nearby.

Although they had reviewed these matters repeatedly before, it remained their custom to double-check everything again, ensuring no details were missed.

"Once we step into the Snowy Plateau, our initial goal will be to confirm if the rumored Demon Kingdom treasure truly exists. We're not providing our services without compensation; if the rewards aren't worthwhile, we'll withdraw at once and allow them to battle it out on their own."

"Should that first requirement be satisfied, our primary focus afterward will be collecting details about that fabled individual, the Lord of the Charnel Ground."

As he brought this up, Zhang Yi's eyebrows knit together a bit, revealing a heightened level of wariness.

The Southwest Region stood out as a unique zone; it lacked the power to activate the Death Reaper of Love.

As a result, Epsilon-level superhumans were essentially unbeatable in this place right now.

The sole concern weighing on Zhang Yi was that mysterious Heaven-granted Lord of the Charnel Ground.

Yet, whenever he inquired, Pagyi Gesang responded in a hazy, dodging manner.

Lacking enough data to evaluate, it proved impossible to determine the actual power level of the Lord of the Charnel Ground.

Yang Xinxin's words echoed over the comms link.

"Pagyi Gesang harbors caution toward us as well. He probably won't share precise intel until we reach the Pagyi Family in person."

Zhang Yi gave a nod. "That sounds logical. Still, there's something odd about this Lord of the Charnel Ground. That 'Heaven-granted' element lends him even greater enigma."

Zhang Yi folded his arms, his face serious.

He consistently displayed profound caution toward foes whose capabilities remained unknown, refusing to take them lightly at all.

On the other hand, Old You from the rear seat let out a booming laugh, folding his sturdy arms.

"What reason is there to worry over this supposed Heaven-granted status? In a way, aren't all us superhumans favored by the heavens ourselves?"

At these words, Zhang Yi arched a brow. "It does carry a certain logic. Only, it seems he got more of it, like it was directly infused into him, overflowing entirely."

Liang Yue occupied the front passenger seat, geared up completely.

Her sheathed Dragon's Roar saber lay next to her. Catching the discussion, she spoke steadily, "The term 'pouring' or 'empowerment' stems from Buddhist concepts. Esoteric sect followers can attain profound awakening via empowerment. It might hold unique impacts on superhuman powers too, which wouldn't surprise anyone."

"In the end, they even account for something as astonishing as reincarnation. So, other phenomena are even less unexpected."

Reflecting on the wondrous Heaven-granted singers and the reincarnated Lord of the Charnel Ground, the group felt their awe for the enigmatic Snowy Plateau deepen further.

Fatty Xu alone remained bent over his device, immersed in his game.

Zhang Yi shot him a chilly look. "Fatty Xu, you've taken to gaming far too often these days."

Fatty Xu didn't lift his gaze. "True, but earlier it was just solo stuff. At last, I've got a proper playmate now."

"Huh???"

The whole group, Hua Hua included from Zhang Yi's lap, swiveled their heads toward him.

Sensing the peculiar stares, Fatty Xu wondered, "Is... is there a problem?"

Zhang Yi eyed him with a smirk. "You mentioned 'buddy'?"

This was the apocalypse era. How few could still enjoy multiplayer games online?

Regular folks lacked the setup for it, except for that rare group with elite access in key areas.

Just they possessed the clearance to link up networks across regions.

"It's Li Yangyang, right?"

Zhang Yi's features twisted oddly.

Fatty Xu rubbed his head sheepishly, yet his fingers flew across the screen.

His plump digits didn't hinder his quick tapping.

"Kind of."

The others fell silent.

Everyone knew she... well, sticking with "she" for the moment, since "he" just seemed too awkward and off-putting.

Knowing she's a femboy, and you pretend it's all fine?

Fatty Xu clarified, "Finding a compatible gaming partner isn't simple. Plus..."

His cheeks turned crimson. "She keeps sending pics of herself in cute skirts. Heh, gotta admit, they look pretty good."

Damn!

Zhang Yi shivered with discomfort.

Could femboys be that appealing?!

Clenching his jaw, he fixed his stare on the path forward, uttering slowly, "If you enjoy it that much, why not head to the Shengjing Region and meet her?"

Fatty Xu let out a sigh. "Eh, no thanks. I find this online vibe works fine. Why push for real-world meetings?"

Zhang Yi smacked his forehead. It clicked now.

A total shut-in type, eh? They wed 2D waifus, so chatting with a femboy virtually and letting fantasy fill in the rest is downright tame.

But face-to-face? He backs off.

"Alright, alright, that's so you, Chunlei Xu!"

Zhang Yi smirked. Regarding Fatty Xu, as long as the guy stayed loyal and didn't flip sides for a girl... or a femboy, he could pursue his hobbies freely.

Suddenly, Liang Yue in the front widened her eyes, staring ahead in astonishment.

She gestured ahead, her tone laced with thrill.

"Everyone, check it out! It's Buddha's light!"

All eyes left Fatty Xu, turning toward the horizon.

Across the boundless snowy expanse, their tiny snowmobile appeared minuscule like a mere insect. Far off, the chain of white-peaked mountains stretched like a slumbering serpent, rising imposingly amid sky and ground.

And directly over those peaks, a brilliant azure glow erupted, wrapping the summits akin to a halo from the sun.

Zhang Yi's eyes gradually widened.

Never in his existence had he witnessed such stunning splendor.

With his modest command of words, he struggled to capture the glory of this radiance. A mere look lifted his spirits, as though every shadow in his mind had been banished.

The stress and anxiety over venturing into the Snowy Plateau evaporated instantly.

The azure glow's borders held a subtle golden sheen, extending over the snowy heights, appearing otherworldly, holy, and infused with a sense of void.

Zhang Yi had plenty of terms ready, but ultimately held them unspoken.

He wasn't devoted to any faith, yet adhered to 'better safe than sorry regarding existence.'

Right now, nurturing a spark of respect within seemed wise.

Silence fell over them. Via the Shadow Space feed, Yang Xinxin and the rest observed the same vista.

Some prayed with joined palms, others stayed composed and detached, while a few quietly marveled.

The ride handled itself on auto, requiring no oversight from them.

Only after a while did the Smart System alert him, pulling him from his trance.

"Biological entity detected. Identified as human."

Zhang Yi promptly commanded the system to enlarge the view.

The tactical display dropped down. The landscape kilometers distant sharpened before him, drawing nearer and nearer.

Then, an indelible image appeared.

In the frozen, blizzard-swept wilds, where gales roared fiercely, the Snowy Plateau's chill surpassed even the Northern Regions' Shengjing.

Nevertheless, along the grand, awe-inspiring trail up the mountain, a long-haired man in disheveled locks trudged on. Clad merely in slim cotton pants, torso exposed, feet unshod, he steadily yet determinedly kowtowed his entire form upon the frosty path.

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