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Countless thoughts flashed through Mark's mind in an instant. He clenched his fists and said solemnly, "Albert, are you sure?"

Albert nodded, "I'm sure. Selina's affinity and control over the Ice Abyss Beast are very similar to the Ice and Snow Goddess described in the mural. Moreover, Toby, the Great Elder and others can be resurrected by "Him", why can't Selina?"

Mark was silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "If this is true, then the risk of us getting the fragments of the Holy Stone is greatly reduced. After all, Selina can hide the fragments, which means that she is also a member of the resistance against "Him." "

Albert sighed, "That's right, but we don't know what kind of power Selina has set up to protect the fragments. These powers may not distinguish between friend and foe?"

Mark said nonchalantly, "It doesn't matter. I believe in Selina's wisdom."

The two continued to move forward. The interior of the temple became darker and darker, and the air was filled with a depressing atmosphere. They carefully passed through narrow passages and vigilantly observed the movements around them.

Suddenly, a slight sound caught their attention. Mark and Albert quickly stopped and locked their eyes on the direction where the sound came from. A white giant beast slowly walked out of the darkness, its eyes like two cold stars, flashing cold light in the darkness.

"It's an ice beast." Albert whispered, "I'll try to communicate with it."

Albert slowly walked towards the ice beast, and every step seemed particularly heavy. His eyes were firm, looking directly into the deep and cold eyes of the ice beast. The ice beast stood there quietly, its body exuding a cold breath, as if the air around it was frozen.

"Ice beast, I'm Albert." His voice was low and powerful, and it was particularly clear in the echo of the temple. "We have no ill intentions, we are just here to find the fragments of the holy stone."

The eyes of the ice beast flickered slightly, as if examining Albert's words. Its body trembled slightly, as if considering whether it should believe the human in front of it.

Albert continued, "We are friends with Selina. Thousands of years ago, we all lived together in the Holy City." As Albert spoke, he carved a magic circle, and the magic circle showed the scene of the Holy City thousands of years ago.

The image in the magic circle gradually became clear, and the prosperous scene of the Holy City seemed to reappear before his eyes. People were coming and going on the streets, children were playing in the square, and vendors were enthusiastically selling all kinds of goods. There was a hint of nostalgia in Albert's voice, as if he had returned to that peaceful era.

The breathing of the Ice Abyss Beast began to become rapid, and the cold air around its body became thicker. Albert knew that this was a precursor to the Ice Abyss Beast making a decision.

However, at this moment, the treeman energy in Albert's body suddenly rioted. He felt an uncontrollable force surging in his body, as if it was about to break through his body. His face turned pale in an instant, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"No, not now!" Albert prayed secretly in his heart, but his efforts seemed in vain. The treeman energy spread rapidly in his body like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins.

The magic circle collapsed instantly, and Albert's body began to transform into a tree man. Green lines appeared on his skin, his body gradually became taller and stronger, his fingers turned into sharp branches, and his face also grew bark-like textures.

The Ice Abyss Beast felt this breath that did not belong to humans, and suddenly became furious. There was a flash of angry red light in its eyes, and the cold air around its body instantly condensed into sharp ice spikes, like a layer of hard armor wrapped around its body.

"Albert, control yourself!" Mark shouted loudly, but Albert could no longer respond. His body was completely controlled by the energy of the tree man, becoming violent and unreasonable.

The Ice Abyss Beast let out a deafening roar, and a white energy ball shot out of its mouth, carrying a sharp cold air, and went straight to Albert. Albert instinctively waved the branch to resist, but the power of the energy ball was far beyond his imagination. The branch was easily cut off, and Albert's body was also knocked out and hit the wall of the temple heavily.

"Albert!" Mark exclaimed and rushed to Albert quickly. He saw Albert's body lying on the ground, with a trace of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, but the treeman energy was still raging in his body.

The Ice Abyss Beast did not give Mark any chance. It spit out another energy ball and shot it straight at Mark. Mark dodged the attack sideways, drew out the spear, and pointed the spear tip directly at the chest armor of the Ice Abyss Beast.

"Ice Abyss Beast, we are Selina's friends! Please believe us!" Mark shouted loudly, trying to impress the Ice Abyss Beast with words. But the Ice Abyss Beast was already in a rage and could not listen at all.

Mark could only rely on his martial arts to deal with the Ice Abyss Beast. The spear stretched out like a spirit snake, sometimes stabbing, sometimes blocking, and sometimes sweeping. Every attack was accurate and powerful. But the Ice Abyss Beast's defense was extremely strong, and Mark's attack seemed unable to cause substantial damage to it.

The battle entered a white-hot stage. The temple was filled with fragments of ice and wood chips, and the air was filled with a pungent chill. Mark and the Ice Abyss Beast fought back and forth, and the aftermath of the battle even shook off the ice crystals on the top of the temple.

Just as Mark gradually felt exhausted, Albert's body suddenly changed. The treeman energy in his body seemed to reach its peak at this moment, and then quickly dissipated. Albert's body turned back into a human form, and he stood up with difficulty, his eyes full of pain and guilt.

"Mark, I... I can't control it." Albert panted, with a tremor in his voice.

Mark nodded, not blaming him. He knew that Albert had tried his best. Now, they must join forces to fight the Ice Abyss Beast, otherwise they will not be able to complete their mission.

"Let's do it together." Mark said, his voice full of determination. Albert nodded, and the two stood back to back, ready to meet the next attack of the Ice Abyss Beast.

The Ice Abyss Beast attacked again, but this time, Mark and Albert were ready. Mark's spear and Albert's magic circle attacked at the same time, forming a powerful offensive. The Ice Abyss Beast roared and was pushed back several steps.

"We have a chance!" Mark shouted loudly. He and Albert quickly adjusted their positions and prepared to launch a fatal attack.

At this moment, a low roar suddenly came from the depths of the temple, as if something was waking up. The Ice Abyss Beast, Mark, and Albert stopped their movements at the same time, and their eyes all turned to the direction where the sound came from.

"What is that?" Albert whispered, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.