Baek Mu-Gun and Beigong Xue's group continued their journey, leaving Mount Dahei behind and entering Huzhong. However, their progress was hindered by the sleet and poor visibility caused by the wintry weather.0

“How can you live in such a barren land with such a harsh climate?”0

Mu-Gun marveled at the resilience of the people living in this harsh environment. The frozen landscape and the biting, swirling winds made it clear that the locals had to be truly remarkable to endure such conditions.0

"I was born here, so I lived here thinking it was natural," Beigong Xue replied.0

Mu-Gun expressed his amazement. "Come to think of it, the Beihai Ice Palace is really amazing to be able to create such a huge force in this land of ice."0

Beigong Xue nodded. "That's because you can't survive on Beihai's land without being strong."0

From her words, Mu-Gun realized that for the Beihai Ice Palace's martial artists, martial arts were crucial for their very survival.0

"I've been thinking about how to make the Baek Sword Sect's martial artists stronger. Perhaps sending them to Beihai for training is a good idea," Mu-Gun said.0

"Anytime you want. But they'd better be well-prepared. Beihai's land is more unforgiving...0