The Deadly Assassin Robin by Tristan Storm

Chapter 1189 The Snow Dragon Pool

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Standing on the vast expanse of snow, Robin felt as though he had entered a completely different world- one untouched by time.

The wind howled fiercely, sending snowflakes swirling through the air and covering everything in a thick, white blanket. The endless stretch of snow seemed to go on forever, with no sign of human life anywhere.

Amid the blizzard, a sense of mystery hung in the air, as if the very atmosphere was hiding secrets and unknown forces.

Through the blinding snowstorm, a massive sight began to take shape about 300 feet ahead–the waterfall, its mighty cascade dropping a thousand feet into the valley below.

The steep cliffs surrounding the waterfall were piled high with snow, adding to the sense of isolation and raw power emanating from the scene.

The massive waterfall was mostly concealed beneath layers of frozen snow and ice.

The roar of the waterfall, usually thunderous, was almost completely muffled by the snow and ice.

Without the faintest sign of water flowing beneath the frozen surface, no one would guess that the Snow Valley’s mountain waterfall and the Snow Dragon Pool were so close.

“Master Ramsey, the Snow Dragon Pool is just up ahead, about 300 feet,” the blue–clad guard said, gesturing toward the distance.

According to legend, every 50 years, a terrifying monster would rise from the depths of the pool.

At the bottom of this dragon pool was said to be a rare essence stone, one imbued with cosmic energy.

Whoever managed to obtain it would absorb the power of the universe, transforming into a god–like warrior at the peak of strength.

This year marked the 50th cycle, the time when the monster from the Snow Dragon Pool would once again

appear.

Fifty years ago, many of the greatest martial artists from the World of Darkness ventured into Snow Valley.

What exactly happened at the Snow Dragon Pool that year remains a mystery to this day.

Robin stood at the edge of the Snow Dragon Pool, feeling an intense rush of icy air hit him.

It was as if invisible eyes were watching his every move, cold and unblinking.

The temperature here was far colder than the surrounding areas.

As Robin looked up, he noticed that the thick layer of snow covering the pool was cracked in many places.

These cracks had formed from the water below, pushing against the frozen surface, unable to be contained.

From the cracks, faint wisps of steam rose, indicating that the water underneath was still warm, despite the

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such an unforgiving environment, it seemed impossible that Baird could

hidden,

lying beneath the Snow Dragon Pool, nearly 600 feet

pool, searching for any potential

the secret was buried deep at the bottom of the Snow

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thoughts, the

snowflakes, Robin saw four elderly men approaching, their movements slow but

ruled the World of Darkness 50

in his voice.

on the Dark List are their disciples,” the guard

Warlords, over

leader of Dark Eagle, Steller from the Devil’s Hand Syndicate, Kaseth of the Angel Society, and Haniel of the Destruction

the group approached, it became clear that they

Anthony, and Jane from the Nevilles, accompanied by 18 martial

other leaders of the Phoenix Vanguard, along with ten

gathering were several third–generation heirs of the prominent Draconia

way through the crowd, her boots sinking deeply into the snow with each

arms.

even bother to tell us?” she scolded him, her voice thick

concern.

have never known you were

any idea how many people

the one who saved our family! How could my

you

face

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brought our best martial artists and special forces here to

we fight

walked up one by one, offering warm greetings

over Robin, easing the chill in