Volume 3 Chapter 41

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Volume 3 Chapter 41: Ice Cold

White Lady Palace, although it is now highly famous in the cultivation world, is the youngest sect among the "Six Holy Lands," with a history of just over two thousand years.

It is said that over two thousand years ago, in the cultivation world, the master Immortal Mo Han battled an opponent on Snow Ridge. However, he not only suffered a terrible defeat but was also sealed by his opponent deep within the snowy mountains, unable to be reborn.

It must be admitted, though, that Immortal Mo Han, as a master of his time, was truly a prodigy. He originally practiced Wood-type Spirit Qi, but when sealed beneath Snow Ridge, he was not only severely injured but also unable to absorb the Wood-type Spirit Qi from the world, causing his condition to worsen and making survival difficult.

Yet, heaven always leaves a path. Just as he was on the brink of death, he accidentally discovered a way to absorb the icy chill of Snow Ridge for his use. By harnessing this ice-cold energy, Immortal Mo Han broke free from the seal in just a century, greatly boosting his power and advancing to the Mahayana Stage. He also created a groundbreaking technique called the "Ice Cold Scripture."

Afterward, Immortal Mo Han emerged and defeated the rival who had sealed him. He then returned to Snow Ridge and established the "Ice Spirit Sect" based on the "Ice Cold Scripture." At that time, Immortal Mo Han’s extraordinary strength and unique cultivation method astonished the entire cultivation world, and countless cultivators joined his sect. For a while, the "Ice Spirit Sect" became very powerful.

However, when Immortal Mo Han later taught disciples, he discovered that women were much more suited to practice the "Ice Cold Scripture" than men. Gradually, female cultivators surpassed male cultivators in both strength and number within the "Ice Spirit Sect."

After Immortal Mo Han’s demise, the sect led by female cultivators was renamed "White Lady Palace" and officially became one of the "Six Holy Lands."

The "Ice Cold Scripture" created by Immortal Mo Han proved over time to be a remarkable technique, with countless cultivators using it to break through to the Condensed Core Stage and even the Mahayana Stage. However, there is a notable downside to practicing this cultivation method: although power increases rapidly, the cultivator’s temperament imperceptibly changes, becoming cold and indifferent, with emotions becoming more stagnant as they advance further.

But no matter what, just relying on the "Ice Cold Scripture" can make the White Lady Palace one of the six great Holy Lands in the cultivation world, and its astonishing mystery is undeniable.

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When he saw the three disciples from the White Lady Palace quickly approaching him, Xu Qingfan was taken aback.

Because, in Xu Qingfan’s impression, due to their cultivation method, the disciples of the White Lady Palace were always very aloof and naturally loved cleanliness.

White robes and hair tied up, with a cool expression, seemed to have become the unique symbol of the White Lady Palace disciples.

But at this moment, the three disciples of the White Lady Palace in front of Xu Qingfan not only had wrinkled clothes and disheveled hair, appearing somewhat messy and dirty, but more importantly, although their expressions remained cool, there was an unmistakable deep resentment hidden beneath, so intense it seemed they wanted to destroy someone entirely. This deep hatred left anyone who saw them with a chill in their heart.

What’s going on? What has caused the usually image-conscious disciples of the White Lady Palace to lose their composure like this? And why are there only three of them now? Where are the other two disciples?

"Could it be that the disciples of the White Lady Palace were also attacked just like us?" Xu Qingfan wondered to himself, thinking that from their current appearance and expressions, this was the most likely scenario.

"If the White Lady Palace group was also attacked by unknown cultivators like us, then are the disciples from other sects facing the same danger? How many cultivators who initially came to Huandao Island for the trial are still safe?"

A hint of unease crept into Xu Qingfan’s heart as he frowned, watching the three figures from the "White Lady Palace" grow larger.

The three disciples from the "White Lady Palace" moved swiftly; while Xu Qingfan was thinking, they had already approached the place where the Jiuhua Gate group of four stood, not far off.

Among the younger generation of Jiuhua Mountain, Lv Qingshang was the most skilled in the art of formation spells. Even among all young cultivators in the Immortal Realm, he stood out, and the formations he arranged were exceedingly intricate. To ensure safety, he set up seven layers of formations around the four to conceal their presence. Thus, although the three from the "White Lady Palace" were powerful and close to Xu Qingfan and his companions, they remained unaware and continued towards the center of Huandao Island without pause.

Watching the three from the White Lady Palace quickly pass by, Xu Qingfan hesitated but didn’t greet them. Even though he was curious about their experiences, the strange happenings on Huandao Island suggested that avoiding unnecessary trouble was wise. Most importantly, Xu Qingfan always felt that the disciples of the "White Lady Palace," known for their cold demeanor, were difficult to connect with.

But just as the three women passed Xu Qingfan and his companions, a sudden change occurred.

The flames around Feng Qingtian, which had been calmly flickering, suddenly surged intensely. The fierce flames became even more ferocious, leaping several yards high, faintly transforming into the shape of a phoenix in mid-air. Meanwhile, the temperature between heaven and earth increased significantly, with the surrounding fire Spirit Qi becoming dozens of times more active than usual!

As the blazing flames took the form of a phoenix, a clear phoenix cry sounded softly. Though slight, everyone present heard it clearly. Even Jin Qinghan and Lv Qingshang, who were meditating with senses closed, felt a slight tremor, opened their eyes suddenly, and looked at the unusual change happening to Feng Qingtian in astonishment.

Although Lv Qingshang’s formations were intricate, both the phoenix cry and the intense fluctuations of fire Spirit Qi were too obvious, easily penetrating the barriers and spreading outside the formations, impossible to conceal.

Sensing the sudden fluctuations of fire Spirit Qi and the phoenix cry nearby, the three disciples of the "White Lady Palace" paused their steps, then quickly turned towards Xu Qingfan and his group’s position. At the same time, a biting cold emanated from their bodies, and their expressions turned serious.

Seeing this scene, Xu Qingfan couldn’t help but smile wryly, realizing that Feng Qingtian’s progress was much faster than he had imagined. Noticing the changes happening to Feng Qingtian, it seemed that this transformation was nearing its end.

However, despite clearly seeing them pass by without a greeting, it would be hard to explain to the White Lady Palace.

He wondered what changes would occur once Feng Qingtian’s transformation was complete. Would his previous serious injuries heal? Would he, like a true "Phoenix Nirvana," be reborn with greatly increased strength?

Watching the flames suddenly rise and then return to encircle Feng Qingtian, even slowly being absorbed back into his body, Xu Qingfan was filled with anticipation. After all, such a transformation was not something that just anyone could witness.

Meanwhile, several elders from Penance Valley in the sky were closely observing the changes in Feng Qingtian, carefully sensing the fluctuations in the fire Spirit Qi around him.

"Which sect’s taoist friend is hiding here? Please identify yourself quickly, or we sisters will treat you as an enemy."

At this moment, the woman leading the three disciples of the "White Lady Palace" suddenly spoke, her tone and demeanor unexpectedly guarded and intense.

Hearing the woman in white, Xu Qingfan nodded slightly towards Lv Qingshang, signaling him to remove the "concealment array." Afterward, the four of them suddenly appeared in front of the three disciples of the "White Lady Palace."

Once they revealed themselves, Xu Qingfan was just about to explain to them why they had hidden themselves and not greeted earlier, but he found that the expressions of the three disciples of the "White Lady Palace" changed markedly upon seeing them.

The cold aloofness that had once remained on their faces suddenly vanished completely, replaced by a fierce resentment that filled their eyes.

Suddenly, a powerful chill emanated from their bodies, enveloping the world in frost. Ignoring any words Xu Qingfan might say, they moved their ten fingers swiftly, and countless crystal-clear ice spears, ice balls, and ice blades formed rapidly in front of them and shot towards Xu Qingfan and the others.

Although the ice spears and ice balls appeared perfectly clear and flawless, Xu Qingfan knew well their destructive power. Without preparation, a cultivator at the Lingji Stage could easily be killed or injured upon contact. From the ferocity of this attack, it was clear the three disciples of the "White Lady Palace" were giving their all, with a ruthlessness that left no room for mercy, as if only the death of Xu Qingfan and his companions could extinguish their hatred.

Witnessing the behavior of the three White Lady Palace disciples, Xu Qingfan and his two companions frowned and looked perplexed, unsure why they would act this way.

Although puzzled, Xu Qingfan and the others were not the type to sit idly by. Lv Qingshang waved his hands again, sending over a dozen talismans shooting out from his sleeves, attaching to the defensive formation surrounding them. Immediately, the formation’s glow intensified, clearly showing that Lv Qingshang had reinforced it upon seeing the powerful attack from the White Lady Palace disciples.

However, these ice spears, ice balls, and ice blades were unleashed with all the might from the three White Lady Palace disciples’ hatred, immensely powerful. Even with Lv Qingshang’s intricate defensive formation, it struggled to hold off this wave of assaults. As the ice spears and ice balls struck, the five-colored glow of the defensive barriers flared brightly for just a moment before being breached.

With the defensive formation breached, Xu Qingfan and the others were hit by an intense cold, and a layer of frost unwittingly formed on the ground beneath their feet.

Despite breaching Lv Qingshang’s dual defensive formation, the ice spears and ice balls were significantly impeded, allowing Xu Qingfan and his companions to dodge them easily.