In a small house located on the outskirts of Arcadia City, Isolde sat in the warm living room with her mother. The cold air outside seemed incapable of penetrating the warmth within their home. Yet, despite the cozy atmosphere, Isolde's heart was filled with deep anxiety and guilt.Isya, a woman with graying hair but still radiating gentleness and strength, watched her daughter attentively. Isolde rarely appeared so lost in thought, and it made her mother worry."Mother," Isolde's voice was soft, almost a whisper. "I feel like a coward."Isya frowned. "Why do you say that, dear? You just returned from a very difficult battle. Everyone knows how brave you are."Isolde shook her head slowly, her gaze fixed on the wooden floor beneath her feet. "Mother, I did come back, but I returned with a tremendous fear. I saw my friends fighting, some of them sacrificing their lives. While I... I was too scared to stay there. I wanted to fight, to help them, but my body wouldn't move. I chose to sav
The Ironfist family remained steadfast in their mission, undeterred by the plans announced by Blue Sky. To them, rankings were just numbers, and they refused to be measured by a system created by someone they didn’t trust. Their focus was on preparing for a far more important mission: entering the level 5 dimensional gate, one of the greatest challenges the family had ever faced. After a week of intense training and preparation, the long-awaited day finally arrived.At the Ironfist family’s headquarters, the atmosphere was thick with tension and anticipation. All the family members and practitioners gathered in the main courtyard, eyes fixed on the dimensional gate that stood tall, emanating an aura of mystery and menace. The gate seemed to challenge anyone daring enough to enter.Evan stood at the front, his posture firm and his expression calm. Inside, he felt a mix of emotions—excitement, caution, and a burning desire to face this challenge. Though he had faced life-and-death situa
As the Ironfist family team stepped out of the portal from the Level 5 dimensional gate, they found themselves on a vast plain covered in thick snow. The bone-chilling air immediately gripped them, their breaths visible in the icy mist that hung around them. The white snow reflected the dim light from the gray sky, giving the place a sense of not just physical coldness, but also a darkness and danger lurking beneath its surface.Zeke, leading the group, quickly took control of the situation. He donned his helmet, equipped with communication and temperature sensors, and issued instructions through the internal communication system. "Activate your body heaters. Make sure you turn on the thermal shields to reduce the effects of this extreme cold," he ordered firmly.They all promptly followed his command, activating the equipment they had prepared. The sound of thermal shields powering up echoed amidst the howling wind that blew snow across their faces, providing some warmth and protecti
The first Ice Golem attacked, swinging its massive arm with enough force to shatter a mountain. Yet Evan calmly dodged, his movements so fast that he seemed like a shadow, impossible to grasp. Every blow from the golem missed, crashing into the ground and shattering the surrounding ice, but Evan remained untouched.With astonishing speed, Evan leaped into the air, his sword—Blade of Eternity—glowing with a cold blue light. With a single slash, he struck the Ice Golem's arm, shattering it into tiny fragments. The golem roared in pain, its voice reverberating through the air. But Evan didn't stop there; he continued his assault with incredible speed and precision, striking at the weak points of each golem that approached.The battle was an epic spectacle, a dance between brutal strength and deadly precision. Evan moved with almost inhuman grace, evading every golem's attack and retaliating with devastating strikes. When two golems tried to attack him simultaneously, Evan spun swiftly, s
After hours of traversing the cold and silent snow plains, the Ironfist group began to feel the biting chill growing ever stronger. Every step was heavy, but their spirits remained high after their recent great victory. They all stayed alert, watching every corner for signs of danger that might emerge.Zeke, who was leading the group, suddenly raised his hand, signaling everyone to stop. In the distance, two large figures, well known to them all, started to become visible. Two Ice Golems stood tall on a ridge of ice, staring menacingly at the Ironfist group.“This will be another tough fight,” Zeke muttered as he gazed seriously at the two monsters. But before he could give an order, Evan, standing beside him, patted his shoulder.“I won’t interfere this time, Zeke,” Evan said calmly. “This is your chance to show how much you’ve all grown.”Zeke looked at Evan for a moment, trying to gauge the meaning behind his words. He knew well that Evan could easily defeat those monsters, but it
As the night grew late and the cold air outside became increasingly piercing, some members of the Ironfist Hunter, exhausted from a long and tiring day, had fallen asleep inside the carefully set-up tent. The sound of wind gusts and snowflakes cascading from the sky served as the backdrop to the tranquil night. While some chose to sleep, others remained vigilant or whispered in hushed tones.Evan, having finished checking the preparations and ensuring everyone was well, stepped out of the tent to get some fresh air. His steps disrupted the warmth and noise of the tent as he entered the cold night world. Outside, beneath a sky full of stars, Evan saw Aria sitting alone on the edge of a snowbank, staring blankly into the night.Evan approached Aria softly, trying not to disturb her mood. When he stood beside her, he realized how cold the night was, seeing Aria's breath forming a thin mist in the air."Aria," Evan said gently, trying not to startle her. "I saw you sitting here alone. Is
After the night passed, the team resumed their exploration of the fifth-tier dimension. As they traversed snowy plains and terrain filled with obstacles, more Ice Golems blocked their path. Their presence became increasingly challenging, but thanks to Jena's enhanced powers, utilizing the ice crystals from the previous battle, they were able to deal with the golems more effectively.However, the battles against the Ice Golems remained exhausting. The team's bravery and endurance were tested to the limit. Despite their well-planned strategies and intense training, each fight left physical and mental scars. Jena's strength and solid coordination with the other members highlighted the importance of their preparations. This mission drained their energy and threatened their lives, but having Evan by their side provided them with much-needed confidence and morale.For five days, they continuously battled various threats, exploring tunnels and hidden chambers within the dimension. Their succ
As the night grew colder, Evan and his Ironfist team decided to rest in a cave they had found. Around the warm campfire, some members slept soundly, while others kept watch or engaged in quiet conversation to stave off sleepiness.Evan, unable to sleep due to his restless thoughts, decided to have a discussion with a few trusted allies—Zeke, Aria, and Celeste. They sat together, the firelight casting shadows on their weary but determined faces."We might have found an exceptionally strong metal here," Evan began, looking across at Zeke. "But the problem is, we don't know how to process it, let alone transport it back to the dimensional gate."Zeke, the experienced leader of the elite squad, nodded in agreement. "This metal seems to have great potential, but we can't just dig it up and hope to take it out easily. We need more advanced equipment and possibly the help of metallurgical experts."Aria, sitting beside Evan, listened intently. "Maybe we can find a way to process some of the