The third day after the Great Alliance was formed! Mocha Dragon, Xiang Long, Fei Chenguang, Chen Yu, and the others, who had scattered to search for Yue Che, also arrived at the Mist Tribe stronghold after receiving the summons from Xue Ge!

Yet they hadn't discovered any valuable leads!

Almost on the very same day!

The hunters dispatched by the Mist Tribe to track Yue Che finally returned!

The tracking skills of the Mist Tribe hunters were unparalleled in the world!

Some say they were the most outstanding hunters globally; any prey targeted by them could never escape!

Now, I finally saw these legendary Mist Tribe hunters!

He was very young; if I hadn't seen him with my own eyes, I would never have believed that this unremarkable-looking youth was the world-renowned Mist Tribe hunter!

He wasn't tall, nor particularly muscular; in fact, he seemed somewhat frail!

Unlike the other members of the Mist Tribe!

He had long, loose golden hair that nearly covered half his face, revealing only a thin jawline on the visible side, and his complexion appeared somewhat pale!

The only captivating feature was the pair of strange golden eyes flashing from beneath his bangs—deep, sharp, arrogant, and cold. Though standing right before me, he seemed to resist everything around him to the very bone!

It was hard to imagine such profound loneliness and sharpness in the eyes of a mere youth!

But what intrigued me even more was the intense familiarity the young man before me evoked, both in his aura and his gaze.

I felt like I had seen him somewhere before, but for the life of me, I couldn't recall who!

This made my curiosity about the youth reach an extreme peak!

"His name is Luo Ye!" Xiang Tian introduced with a grave expression. "Though only fifteen, he is the most outstanding hunter in our Mist Tribe. In the jungle, no one can evade his tracking." Xiang Tian’s tone carried an inexplicable pride and affection, clearly indicating how highly he valued this young man!

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Luo Ye looked dusty and weary. He had evidently learned my identity! Yet, he remained calm and detached!

(A grand introduction! Another minor character, Luo Ye, makes his dazzling entrance! Let the applause and cheers commence! Luo Ye, male, fifteen years old, the youngest and most exceptional hunter of the Mist Tribe!)

Long Xin, standing nearby, stared fixedly at the youth without blinking, then murmured to herself, "So similar, incredibly similar."

"So similar," I questioned Long Xin with a slight confusion.

"Don't you think he looks a lot like Yan Luo?" Long Xin mumbled.

"Yan Luo." I gasped in shock, scrutinizing the youth’s appearance closely for the first time.

Yan Luo!

Yes!

He was incredibly alike; no wonder I felt such a sense of déjà vu! The same golden hair and golden eyes, the same proud aloofness and coldness! In terms of facial features, looks, eyes, and temperament, he was an exact replica of Yan Luo when I first met him twenty-five years ago!

"Yan Luo!" Upon hearing these two words, the youth stiffened slightly, showing a flicker of agitation, but immediately followed by a look of bewilderment and loss. "How is that possible? Sister is dead; I buried her with my own hands. It can't be Sister."

"Yan Luo." This time, Xiang Tian, Wu Feng, Wu Yin, and the others were greatly astonished. "That name sounds familiar."

"Great Chief, what is it?" I clearly sensed that both Luo Ye and Xiang Tian’s expressions turned strange upon hearing the name Yan Luo.

"Your Highness might not know," Elder Mu Yao sighed emotionally. "Luo Ye had a sister he relied on since childhood named Luo Yan."

"Yan Luo!" I involuntarily whispered, "Luo Yan, it truly sounds alike."

"......" Luo Ye, however, appeared quite agitated, a flash of grief crossing his eyes.

"Luo Ye's sister died five years ago from the Ice Gu poison," Xiang Tian sighed deeply.

"Ice Gu poison again?" Long Xin and Sui Feng exclaimed simultaneously.

I was utterly stunned—death by Ice Gu poison!

Could this truly be fate? Would Yan Luo also perish?

In that instant, I felt plunged into an ice cellar, unable to stop my body from trembling slightly!

"Your Highness, what is wrong?" Xiang Tian clearly noticed my distress.

No! Absolutely impossible. I would never allow Yan Luo to die; I would capture Yue Che, even if it meant searching to the ends of the earth.

"Yan Luo is my wife," I murmured. "She has also been poisoned by the Ice Gu."

"Ah!" Xiang Tian and Mu Yao and the others were almost dumbfounded!

As for Luo Ye, he stared at me in utter disbelief. "So that's why Your Highness has been relentlessly pursuing Yue Che."

"Indeed," I said in a deep voice. "To save my wife."

"Could this truly be a coincidence ordained by heaven?" Xiang Tian and Mu Yao sighed helplessly. "Two women with nearly identical names, Yan Luo and Luo Yan, both afflicted by the Ice Gu."

"Heaven's will or coincidence, I care not," I ground out through clenched teeth. "But I will definitely save my wife. Even if it means descending to the netherworld or the nine depths of hell, I must bring Yue Che back."

"Your Highness will not need to chase to the nine depths of hell," Luo Ye responded, although slightly agitated, he quickly regained his composure. However, I clearly caught a look of realization and resolution in those cold, arrogant eyes!

Luo Ye immediately spread out a large map.

"Six days ago, Xiang Kong and I arrived at Jin Village and began tracking from there! We moved north all the way to Maple Mist Valley, where we finally discovered the traces of Yue Che and his group! Xiang Kong is still following them now!"

"Wonderful, we've caught up!" Long Xin was overjoyed.

"We must leave immediately!" I rejoiced. "Head to Maple Mist Valley now."

"......" However, Luo Ye still hesitated! As if he wanted to say something more!

"Is there an issue?" I asked instinctively.

"Maple Mist Valley is the territory of the Blood Mist Tribe," Xiang Tian’s face turned terrifyingly grim.

"Could it be..." Suddenly, I realized the problem wouldn't be so simple.

"While tracking Yue Che, we unexpectedly received news," Luo Ye continued. "The Blood Mist Tribe has formed an alliance with the Ice Cold Tribe and the Hanling Tribe."

"It seems the situation I feared most has come to pass," Xiang Tian stated.

"By the time I returned, Yue Che and his group had already left Maple Mist Valley and were heading towards the Northern Ancestral Land. Meanwhile, the Blood Mist Tribe mobilized a large number of troops, seemingly preparing for some major action."

"If I'm not mistaken, the Blood Mist Tribe might seize this opportunity to attack us," Elder Mu Yao worried.

"That means this time we will face not only Yue Che but also the warriors of the Blood Mist Tribe," Sui Feng said gravely.

"Yes," Xiang Tian confirmed. "The Blood Mist Tribe has a much larger population than ours; the number of strong young males in their tribe is more than double ours, and their combat strength far surpasses ours. In the past, they always wanted to wipe us out, but the strategically advantageous and difficult-to-assault terrain of the Moon River Valley prevented them. However, this alliance with the Ice Cold and Hanling Tribes has significantly increased their fighting power; perhaps they intend to eradicate us completely this time."

"The Blood Mist Tribe," Long Xin also looked troubled. "The problem has become complicated again."

"Isn't this better?" Violent Dragon Wu Feng suddenly stood up. "Let's settle old scores! Does my Gray Mist Tribe fear them?"

"Besides, we have the addition of Your Highness and his companions!" Wu Yin stated firmly. "Even if Yue Che and the Blood Mist leader, Ao Fei, join forces, they might not be our match."

"In terms of one-on-one combat, we certainly do not fear them," Xiang Tian glanced at me instinctively. "But their numbers far exceed ours! A head-on collision means we have no chance of victory."

"Great Chief speaks correctly." I understood that Xiang Tian was speaking to me, which also allowed me to grasp the plight the Gray Mist Tribe faced. "A direct fight is certainly not wise."

"This won't work, that won't work! Then tell us what we should do," Wu Feng's fiery temper left no patience.

Everyone else also looked toward me subconsciously.

"Since a battle is inevitable sooner or later, and they seem certain of victory," I smiled faintly, "let's simply turn their own plan against them."

"Turn their plan against them." Long Xin's eyes lit up. "Just like the strategy to capture Man City to lure Mo Luo Yin Feng out to battle?"

"Exactly," I said seriously.

"They probably don't know we've formed an alliance yet. We can use this chance to set a trap. If the Blood Mist Tribe dares to come, they absolutely will not return," Xiang Tian was also delighted.

"Mmm," I nodded, looking at Sui Feng. "Inform the Throne City about this as soon as possible so they can prepare timely support."

"Rest assured, I'll handle this matter," Sui Feng quickly understood my intention.

"But what about Yue Che?" Long Xin worried. "He has already set off toward the North. Once he reaches the Ancestral Land, capturing him will be much harder!"

"......" Xiang Tian also looked troubled.

It was clear that Xiang Tian's faction now had to deal with the potential attack from the Blood Mist Tribe and couldn't spare forces to pursue Yue Che; instead, they needed to rely on our strength to fight the augmented Blood Mist Tribe.

"Great Chief, please do not worry," I stated solemnly. "With the support of the Snowfield Tribe, the Blood Mist Tribe won't be a problem. As for Yue Che, that is my charge. You only need to focus your energy on dealing with the Blood Mist Tribe."

"I apologize, Your Highness, for not only failing to help but actually burdening you," Xiang Tian said.

"Not at all," I said deeply. "Since we are allies, we should advance and retreat together. Moreover, if you are wiped out, the Snowfield Tribe and we will be next. Currently, you and I are like lips and teeth; neither can do without the other."

"Well said, 'lips and teeth'!" Mu Yao became somewhat emotional. "This is the first cooperation since the establishment of our Great Alliance. Let us demonstrate the true strength of the Great Alliance and show the Blood Mist, Ice Cold, and Hanling Tribes what it means."

"Indeed!" I nodded with great approval.

"If they don't come, so be it. If they do, they won't be going back," Xiang Tian shook off his previous dejection and anxiety, appearing spirited.

"With those words from the Great Chief, I am relieved," I smiled faintly. "Yue Che's whereabouts are known, so we cannot delay any longer. We shall now divide into three groups: Sui Feng will rush back to the Snowfield Tribe to report the situation here and request reinforcements. Everyone else will accompany me to continue pursuing Yue Che. Great Chief, focus all your efforts on dealing with the Blood Mist Tribe and the Hanling Tribe."

"Yes!" Sui Feng responded. "I will leave for the Snowfield Tribe immediately. Take care, everyone."

"Young Chief, please be careful," Xiang Tian and Mu Yao also quickly stood up.

Sui Feng hurried away!

And we decided to set off immediately to pursue Yue Che!

"For this pursuit of Yue Che, although the Mist Tribe cannot dispatch a large contingent of masters to assist, please, Your Highness, allow my younger brother Wu Yin, younger sister Wu Feng, and Luo Ye to accompany you. They are familiar with everything in the Mist Forest and might be of some help to Your Highness."

"Thank you very much, Great Chief." In fact, even if Xiang Tian hadn't offered, I would have requested Luo Ye, as he was an expert in jungle tracking, and he was the only one who knew how to contact the other hunter, Xiang Kong, who had been tracking Yue Che earlier.

However, I was slightly surprised that Wu Yin and Wu Feng would also be joining.

"They are still young," perhaps sensing my thoughts, Xiang Tian smiled faintly. "Aside from me, they haven't witnessed many masters from the mainland, nor have they seen much of the world." Xiang Tian continued, "Having them follow Your Highness this time will not only offer some assistance but is also a chance for them to gain valuable experience."

"I see," I finally understood.

"It is their good fortune to accompany Your Highness," Elder Mu Yao stated. "They will learn much more this way."

"Elder is joking," I quickly replied. "How can Shen Zhen be worthy of such high regard from the Elder?"

"Your Highness is being too modest," Bei Ma Si Tian said earnestly. "In short, please take care of these three young people, Your Highness."

"As long as Shen Zhen draws breath," I stated solemnly, "I will absolutely not allow even the slightest harm to come to them."

"Mmm!" Xiang Tian only clapped my shoulder solemnly, saying nothing further.

Yet, I knew best that this was a genuine transfer of trust and responsibility.

"We shouldn't delay; let's set off now," Luo Ye said.

"Set off!" I announced loudly.

On the open plaza before the ancestral temple, figures bustled about!

Though our time together was short, a deep bond had formed with the members of the Mist Tribe!

And many people were reluctant to see us leave first, with a large crowd seeing us off. However, I noticed that most of these people were there to bid farewell to Wu Feng, Wu Yin, and Luo Ye.

Everyone knew we were about to traverse the Mist Forest to pursue the fiercely wicked Yue Che.

There was a degree of worry!

But more people were casting ambiguous glances my way, which reminded me that Wu Yin and several other young tribesmen were actively trying to matchmake me and Wu Feng!

I couldn't help but blush!

Of course, I knew this was hardly the time for daydreaming.

After a brief farewell ceremony, we finally left Moon River Valley!

The vast snowfield was desolate and bleak, yet simultaneously quiet and peaceful! Occasionally, one could hear the chirping of birds and the roars of beasts echoing together, complemented by the silver-leafed pine trees, possessing an ancient, rugged grandeur!

Everywhere displayed the unique primal and ancient aura of the ice and snow world of the Snow Domain Continent!

The majestic giant wolves looked massive, but their movements were surprisingly agile!

Furthermore, they made almost no loud noise as they ran!

The only sounds one could hear were their light breaths and the faint friction of their paws against the snow, like the sound of a gentle breeze sweeping across the snowfield!

Wu Yin and Wu Feng seemed quite happy, showing no signs of tension.

It might be the first time the two had ventured outside the tribe to explore. Although less than a day had passed since leaving the Mist Tribe.

But the anticipation and longing were clearly written on their faces!

Truly two children who knew nothing of worry!

Suddenly, I felt a pang of emotion!

As if I had somehow transformed into an old man, weary and sentimental, experienced in life's hardships!

In contrast, Luo Ye, galloping ahead, remained as calm as ever!

Like a block of ice that has never melted in ten thousand years; even if the sky were to fall, his face would not show a second expression!

I could not fathom what this youth had endured!

And it was hard to imagine the kind of environment that could temper such a cold and sharp temperament!

He seemed utterly out of place among the people around him!

Yet, strangely, he possessed an unusual harmony and integration with the vast snowfield!

Just like a blade of grass or a tree in the snowfield—one couldn't sense his presence, yet he was omnipresent!

In a flash, I finally understood why Luo Ye had become the youngest and most outstanding hunter of the Mist Tribe at such a tender age!

Perhaps he was born belonging to this endless snowfield!

The pursuit journey, though tedious, was surprisingly relaxed due to the presence of the giant creatures and Luo Ye! It seemed to them that capturing Yue Che was merely a matter of time!