Not long after, Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying saw a giant snow deer appear in the icy snow. This snow deer seemed to have no offensive capabilities, and it walked past them like a moving mountain.
Seeing that the snow deer was not aggressive and appeared very peaceful, Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying, filled with a playful spirit, flew onto its back.
The snow deer didn't seem to mind, as the two humans were like tiny insects to its massive body, posing no inconvenience whatsoever.
However, it was too cold outside. In a short while, a layer of frost appeared on both of them, forcing them to end their romantic deer-riding journey.
"This world is truly vast. It sounds foolish now, but when I was at the Flying Immortal Sect, I thought it was the entire world. Later, as I grew, I thought the world outside the Flying Immortal Sect was everything…"
"Now, after experiencing so much, I realize that the world I saw before was merely a drop in the ocean. Who knows how many worlds lie beyond this one, and this place is merely a 'Sin Abyss' in the eyes of others."
Luo Yingying said with genuine emotion, sighing deeply.
"Who would say otherwise?"
Ning Beichen felt the same way.
If he hadn't cultivated, he would never have known the truth, and would have lived a carefree life like the masses, perhaps happy, perhaps struggling.
"But I still prefer my current life, being able to see more. I hope one day I can travel through all the worlds, see all the landscapes, and witness all the wonders."
Luo Yingying said.
"Alright, I will accompany you to experience the scenery of all worlds."
Ning Beichen told her.
"Us, not just you. Do you intend to abandon Yilin and the others?"
Luo Yingying gave him a sidelong glance.
"Yes, yes, us."
Ning Beichen happily corrected himself.
"Let's go, we've already wasted a lot of time here."
Luo Yingying said to Ning Beichen.
"Are… are you feeling better in that place?"
Ning Beichen asked her.
In response, he received a punch from Luo Yingying.
Soon, the two left the area and continued to fly forward.
However, the further they went, the colder the air became. Fortunately, they had improved their cultivation; if a cultivator in the Mortal Shedding realm were to come here, they would likely freeze to death.
Along their journey, they hadn't seen any human cultivators, suggesting this was truly a forbidden zone for humans.
"Yingying, can you still hold on?"
Ning Beichen asked her.
"Yes."
Although Luo Yingying was shivering from the cold, she hadn't reached her limit.
"Then let's fly a bit further and see. If it's too much, we'll turn back."
Ning Beichen told her.
To knowingly pursue the impossible is the most foolish thing. It is not a tragic sacrifice, but a foolish pursuit of death.
Luo Yingying nodded. Although she hadn't reached her limit, she knew that if they continued like this, she definitely wouldn't be able to last.
"Let's go, together."
Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying shared a sword and continued to fly forward.
But the path ahead became increasingly cold. They had to continuously circulate their energy to resist the chill, which had a severe consequence: it consumed their vital energy at an alarming rate.
Without their cultivation, in such extremely low temperatures, they wouldn't survive for more than an hour.
"It's getting colder and darker ahead, like there's no end. We need to go back, otherwise, we'll both die here."
Ning Beichen said.
Indeed, he was beginning to have second thoughts. If he were alone, he might have pushed his luck and flown a bit further.
But now, with Luo Yingying, he couldn't be so selfish. Even if he didn't think of himself, he had to consider Luo Yingying.
Knowing when to cut one's losses is a skill, but more importantly, it requires courage. Those who crash into a dead end and refuse to turn back deserve to die foolishly.
"Wait a moment, Ning Beichen, I think I just saw something unusual up ahead. I'm not sure if I was seeing things."
Just as Ning Beichen was about to turn back, Luo Yingying suddenly said.
"Something unusual? Could it be a monster?"
Ning Beichen asked.
"It doesn't look like a monster, more like a patch of light."
Luo Yingying replied.
"Then let's go and see."
Ning Beichen was also unwilling to leave just like that. He and Luo Yingying flew forward to investigate.
However, after flying forward for about two hours, they found nothing unusual. The Starfall Sea remained as dim and silent as ever, as if it were a bottomless abyss.
Just as Luo Yingying began to wonder if she had seen things, a light suddenly appeared in the dim void, like a rainbow.
"It's a bridge, a rainbow bridge!"
Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying were both stunned when they saw the rainbow bridge.
"Quick, chase after it!"
Ning Beichen shouted and immediately flew towards the rainbow bridge with Luo Yingying.
To their surprise, the rainbow bridge seemed to have a life of its own and played a game of cat and mouse with them. Every time they got close, it would flee.
"Yingying, block it!"
Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying split up. After a long pursuit, they finally managed to corner the rainbow bridge.
"Got it."
Luo Yingying immediately moved to block the bridge from her side.
Finally, with their combined efforts, they succeeded in stepping onto the rainbow bridge.
Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying looked at the tangible rainbow bridge beneath their feet, finding it incredibly wondrous.
"It's so magical! It's not cold at all standing on it. I wonder what's on the other side of the rainbow bridge?"
Luo Yingying asked curiously.
"We'll know when we walk over and see."
Ning Beichen told her.
"I bet it's still the dim, deep space."
Luo Yingying said playfully.
"Then we'll just stay on the bridge and not go down."
Ning Beichen replied with a smile.
"Let's go, let's find out."
"Okay."
Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying held hands and walked across the rainbow bridge. Miraculously, they didn't fall. Walking on the bridge felt like stepping on soft ground, and it was remarkably warm.
For the two who had been struggling in the cold, this place felt like paradise.
Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying walked slowly hand in hand on the rainbow bridge, fearing that if they walked too quickly, they would reach the end prematurely.
But no matter how slow their pace, the rainbow bridge would eventually end. Not long after, they arrived at the other side, only to find themselves standing on the Rainbow City, looking out at the same dim void. This left Ning Beichen and Luo Yingying somewhat disappointed.
"Ning Beichen, I wish the rainbow bridge could have taken us to the thunderclouds."
Luo Yingying suddenly sighed.