Frostbound Convergence [2]

"I have never attempted to go further than Frostbound," the Grandmaster admitted, simultaneously managing the flow of Ice Essence and Qi connection to the Ridge. "If this does not work…then Xue Ling Ridge will never come to accept me."

Chi Cheng knelt behind Han Xuelian, wrapping his arms around the Grandmaster's neck. He closed his eyes, pressing his forehead to the back of his sweet icicle's shoulder.

"Whatever happens, I will be here," the former Celestial Beast remarked encouragingly. No matter what differences or conflicts brewed between them, he would never abandon Han Xuelian in a crucial moment such as this one. "You must accept yourself before you expect the Ridge to welcome you."

'Clear your mind, Han Xuelian,' the Grandmaster spoke to himself mentally, mustering the courage to move forward. 'I must believe I am worthy of the land.'