Ye Ling walked around the ice coffin, discovering that it not only contained a potent cold poison but was also protected by a powerful restriction beneath it. If anyone were to move the coffin, the restriction would undoubtedly be triggered, likely alerting the entire remnant evil clan to Ye Ling's presence.
"This restriction is easy enough to deal with; it can be broken with white runes. However, the chilling aura from this ice coffin is so intense that even my body can barely withstand it, let alone store it in a spatial ring or a pocket dimension... How can I get her out of here?"
Ye Ling gazed at the ice coffin, lost in thought, unable to devise a method to transport it.
"I've finally found a true Creation God here. If I don't seize this opportunity, I'll never be able to save her..."
Ye Ling knew without a doubt the immense impact a Creation God's return to the world would have, both within and outside the domain. The forces from beyond the domain were already fighting tooth and nail over the inheritance of Creation Gods. Now, a living Creation God stood before Ye Ling, her very presence capable of reshaping the future landscape of the world!
This Creation God was akin to a nation's ultimate weapon, and Ye Ling could not simply ignore her.
"Once I save her and she regains consciousness, the crisis on Earth could be resolved in an instant. No... I can't falter here! I'll risk my life to take her out of here!"
Looking at the peerless beauty lying within the ice coffin, Ye Ling made up his mind, deciding to use his own body as a shield.
Ye Ling summoned white runes to dismantle the restriction beneath the ice coffin. He then erected layer upon layer of cold-resistant barriers around himself.
Having completed these preparations, Ye Ling took a deep breath and, with a desperate gamble, embraced the crystal ice coffin!
*Crack!*
The moment Ye Ling's hands touched the crystal ice coffin, half of his body instantly froze into ice. The ferocious cold poison relentlessly eroded his defensive barriers and seeped into his veins, even freezing his blood!
"Lift, you damned thing!!!"
Ye Ling endured the searing pain and heaved the entire ice coffin onto his shoulders.
Ye Ling's entire body, including half of his face, turned into ice! The bone-chilling cold made his very soul tremble! The cold poison easily breached Ye Ling's barriers, invading his heart meridians and even freezing his soul! An overwhelming wave of sleepiness washed over his mind.
"Damn it... I can't give up now..."
Ye Ling unleashed his Devouring Domain, attempting to use it to absorb the cold poison invading his body. As the Devouring Domain manifested, the ice encasing Ye Ling rapidly receded, allowing him to move with difficulty and hoist the ice coffin onto his back.
Unfortunately, the Devouring Domain's effectiveness was limited. After absorbing only half of the poison, Ye Ling reached his limit. The cold poison from the ice coffin reasserted its dominance, freezing his entire back!
"Damn it... Even the Devouring Domain can't fully absorb it. This is truly troublesome..."
Ye Ling grumbled, abandoning the hope of completely eradicating the cold poison with his domain. He merely used it to maintain a precarious balance, allowing his body to function minimally. Thus, Ye Ling, relying on the Devouring Domain, managed to carry the ice coffin, but his limbs became stiff, and his movements agonizingly slow.
Ye Ling attempted to take a couple of steps with the ice coffin on his back, but before he could reach the doorway, he was already gasping for breath. The cold poison was continuously devouring his soul; he felt weaker than an elderly man.
"In this state, trying to escape with Ziyou from under the watchful eyes of the butler and the maid is a pipe dream..."
Ye Ling sighed, contemplating abandoning the ice coffin. Just then, Ye Qingyan's voice suddenly echoed in his mind: "Ye Ling, are you alright?"
"Qingyan?" Hearing Ye Qingyan's telepathic message, Ye Ling was greatly astonished. He quickly asked, "How did you contact me?"
Ye Qingyan replied, "The rune mark on my wrist suddenly became scorching hot. I was trying to find a way to cool it down when I suddenly realized I could contact you through this rune mark! I sense your soul is very weak; did something happen?"
"The rune became scorching hot?" Hearing Ye Qingyan's words, Ye Ling's heart stirred. He quickly instructed Ye Qingyan, "Qingyan, don't worry about me for now. See if you can control the heat of the rune."
"Control the heat of the rune?" Ye Qingyan was taken aback by Ye Ling's question. She then attempted to manipulate the rune and discovered she could indeed control the flow of its heat. The moment she gained control of the rune's heat, the burning sensation on her wrist from the rune mark subsided.
Realizing this, Ye Qingyan quickly relayed to Ye Ling, "I can control the heat of this rune. Do you need help on your end?"
"Yes... Although this idea is incredibly audacious, it's worth a try!" Ye Ling's eyes lit up. "Qingyan, try to transfer the heat from that rune mark to me!"
Since Ye Qingyan could contact him through the rune mark, it implied an energy channel existed between them. Theoretically, Ye Qingyan could transfer the heat of the rune mark through it!
"I'll try..."
Following Ye Ling's instructions, Ye Qingyan activated the rune mark and began transferring its heat towards Ye Ling. Ye Ling didn't wait idly; he immediately drew the white rune, which he hadn't fully understood, in the air from memory. As Ye Ling completed the drawing, the rune glowed, and an incredibly warm power flowed from it, melting the ice crystals that encased Ye Ling!
"This rune can actually transmit energy across space and time! It's miraculous!"
Seeing that the rune's heat could indeed melt the ice crystals on him, Ye Ling was overjoyed. He quickly urged Ye Qingyan, "Qingyan, don't stop on your end. Keep the heat transfer going. I'm counting on you!"
"Okay!" Ye Qingyan nodded in agreement and focused on transferring heat to Ye Ling.
Ye Ling inscribed the rune mark onto his wrist, allowing the heat released by the rune to spread throughout his body, dispelling the cold poison that was invading him. With the assistance of the heat generated by the rune mark, Ye Ling's limbs were no longer stiff, and his movements regained their agility.
"Truly, 'When the road seems to end, another village appears.' I never expected to actually be able to take this Creation God away!" Ye Ling laughed heartily, surprised by this unexpected turn of events!
Ye Ling readjusted the ice coffin on his back. While the heat generated by the rune mark wasn't enough to melt the ice coffin, it was sufficient to keep Ye Ling's body warm and prevent his movements from being hindered. Securing the ice coffin to his back with a rope, Ye Ling took a deep breath and pushed the door open.
"Now, all that's left is to escape from here with Ziyou..."