Chapter 2193: Coincidence
This island is very large, with at least six to seven thousand square kilometers.
However, what surprised Xiao Zheng was that there were human constructions on this island. And they weren’t ancient buildings; they were modern villas. Although construction had just begun, there were indeed human activities on the island.
"Are you sure it’s this island?"
Hades looked at the villa group below and couldn’t help but frown and ask.
The scene before her was completely contrary to her imagination.
Xiao Zheng scratched his head and said, "If the map isn’t wrong, then I shouldn’t be mistaken. The third barrier should be here, anyway let’s start looking."
Hades stopped talking and silently descended.
Xiao Zheng followed closely, and the two of them landed on the island as well.
The island was exceptionally quiet after nightfall.
Aside from the sound of insects chirping, only the sound of waves crashing against the rocks could be heard, making one feel particularly relaxed and at ease. Hades walked through the forest just like on a spring outing, steps light and easy.
As for Xiao Zheng, he looked troubled: "Wasn’t it supposed to be a deserted overseas island? How come there’s a villa group here? Which irresponsible developer is stretching their hand this far, not sparing even an island."
While he murmured to himself, the two had already emerged from the forest.
The view opened up, and the villa group was situated not far away.
However, when Xiao Zheng saw the sign at the entrance of the villa group, he immediately froze.
"What’s wrong with you?"
Hades noticed his odd behavior and couldn’t help but ask.
Xiao Zheng snapped out of it, and his expression suddenly became interesting: "I seem to know what this place is, and didn’t expect this third barrier to be hidden on Paradise Island!"
"Paradise Island? Is that the name of this island?" Hades asked.
Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "That’s right, what a coincidence..."
He then explained the collaboration between Qianqiu Group and Moer Consortium in developing Paradise Island to her.
After learning the whole story, Hades felt somewhat speechless.
But soon she realized something and said, "If this is indeed Paradise Island, then wouldn’t the Ancient Clan have discovered the third barrier hidden here long ago?"
"Shouldn’t be. If the Ancient Clan had discovered the third barrier, they wouldn’t be so quiet." Xiao Zheng said, "This third barrier is different from the other two. As long as you know the method, it’s easy to pass through this barrier between the two worlds."
"Let’s look for it first. As long as Satan’s journal isn’t wrong, this third barrier must be hidden on Paradise Island."
Hades nodded and then followed him to set off.
According to the map, the third barrier is hidden in an underground cave, and to enter that cave, one needs to go to the west side of the island. The west side is a dense primitive forest, and Paradise Island’s construction hasn’t progressed to the west, so there are no signs of human activities there.
When the two arrived at the west side of Paradise Island, following the map, they quickly found the cave entrance.
Upon seeing the entrance, Xiao Zheng finally felt half relieved.
The reason for not being completely relieved is that he hasn’t found the barrier yet. Only after seeing the barrier can he be sure that Satan’s journal is true and not fabricated.
The two entered the cave, and a cold wave instantly hit them.
The temperature inside was very low, with a difference of over twenty degrees compared to outside, and the deeper they went, the colder it got.
"There’s something strange in here," Hades said.
Xiao Zheng nodded and said, "I feel it too. This cold wave is peculiar. Although the underground lacks sunlight and is cooler than outside, it shouldn’t be this cold."
"Could there be traps inside?" Hades asked.
"I don’t know, just be careful," Xiao Zheng said, "I’ll go ahead, just follow behind me."
After saying this, he began to move forward.
Hades followed silently behind Xiao Zheng, her internal energy quietly accumulating.
After walking for about a hundred meters, a huge cold pool appeared in their sight. Only then did their doubts somewhat vanish.
The reason for the cave’s low temperature was entirely due to this cold pool.
"This cold pool is quite a treasure. If someone with water attribute cultivation trains here, they’d definitely get twice the results with half the effort." Xiao Zheng said, then crouched down and gently placed his hand into the pool water.
As soon as his hand touched the water, a thin layer of ice formed, freezing his hand.
Crack~
Xiao Zheng applied a little force, and the thin ice instantly shattered: "This cold pool is quite powerful; there might be treasures hidden underwater, should we take a look?"
"Let’s find the barrier first, that’s more important," Hades said.
Xiao Zheng nodded and then led her onward.
However, after searching through the entire cave, they still hadn’t found any trace of a barrier.
"Could it be that the third barrier doesn’t exist, and I’ve been deceived by Satan’s journal?" Xiao Zheng frowned slightly and asked.
Hades glanced at him and then said, "Did you overlook some area? Or perhaps the barrier does hide beneath that cold pool?"
Upon hearing her words, Xiao Zheng’s eyes suddenly lit up: "It’s very possible. The map didn’t specify the barrier’s exact location, and in the cave, only the cold pool seems peculiar, perhaps the barrier truly hides at the pool’s bottom!"
"Let’s go check it out!"
The two then returned the way they came and stood again by the cold pool.
Standing beside the pool water, cold waves continued to assault them.
After exchanging a glance, Xiao Zheng and Hades both plunged into the pool without hesitation. Upon entering, the frigid, bone-chilling water instantly froze Xiao Zheng’s body, but once his internal energy circulated, the ice instantly shattered.
Hades faced a similar situation, her body frozen as well.
Once they regained mobility, they vigorously swam toward the pool’s bottom.
The cold pool was deep, and it took about five or six minutes to reach the bottom.
Although it was dark at the pool’s bottom, their sharp vision allowed them to clearly see the surroundings. At the bottom of the cold pool, the entire area was covered in a thick layer of ice, but one place seemed peculiarly strange!
On an ice wall, there was a faint skull mark inscribed!