“ qián bèi ， nín yǒu suǒ bù zhī ， yào shuō cǐ jiè rén zú yǔ yāo zú de shí lì ， jiù zhěng tǐ lái shuō ， běn lái shì xiāng chà bù duō ， rán ér ……”
“前辈，您有所不知，要说此界人族与妖族的实力，就整体来说，本来是相差不多，然而……”
"Senior, you might not know this, but in terms of overall strength, the human race and the beastfolk in this world were originally quite similar. However..."
“ rán ér rú hé ？”
“然而如何？”
"How so?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū gǎn xìng qù zhī sè。
林轩脸上lù出感兴趣之sè。
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of interest.
“ rán ér yāo zú nà biān ， yǒu yī wèi xuán bīng lǎo zǔ 。”
“然而妖族那边，有一位玄冰老祖。”
"However, on the side of the beastfolk, there is an old patriarch named Xuan Bing."
“ xuán bīng lǎo zǔ ？”
“玄冰老祖？”
"Xuan Bing Old Patriarch?"
“ bù cuò ， cǐ lǎo guài wù ， kě shì huó le shàng bǎi wàn nián de cún zài ， běn tǐ shì shén me bù xiǎo de ， dàn què shì yī wèi huò zhēn jià shí de dù jié qī dà néng le 。”
“不错，此老怪物，可是活了上百万年的存在，本体是什么不晓得，但却是一位货真价实的渡劫期大能了。”
"That's right. This ancient monster has lived for over a million years. We don't know what his original form is, but he is indeed a genuine Great Power at the Tribulation Transcending stage."
zào páo lǎo zhě tàn xī de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， kāi shǐ wěi wěi xiàng lín xuān jiǎng shù 。
皂袍老者叹息的声音传入耳朵，开始娓娓像林轩讲述。
The voice of the robed elder sounded as it entered Lin Xuan's ears, beginning to narrate to him in detail.
bàn gè shí chén hěn kuài guò qù le ， lín xuān yě jiāng cǐ jiè zuì jī běn de qíng kuàng nòng qīng chǔ 。
半个时辰很快过去了，林轩也将此界最基本的情况弄清楚。
Half an hour passed quickly, and Lin Xuan also came to understand the basic situation of this world.
yào shuō zhè bīng hǎi jiè ， rén zú yǔ yāo zú de shí lì běn lái yě xiāng chà fǎng fú ， rán ér yāo zú qiáng jiù qiáng zài yōng yǒu yī wèi dù jié qī lǎo guài wù 。
要说这冰海界，人族与妖族的实力本来也相差仿佛，然而妖族强就强在拥有一位渡劫期老怪物。
To say that the Ice Sea World was originally similar in strength between humans and beastfolk, but the beastfolk were stronger because they had a Tribulation Transcending old monster. Although there was only one such figure, it was enough to decide the fate of the world. After all, transcending tribulations and splitting consciousness are completely different things. On the human side, no cultivators could turn the tide or fight against him.
suī rán zhǐ yǒu yī rén ， dàn zú yǐ dìng dǐng qián kūn ， bì jìng dù jié yǔ fēn shén shì wán quán bù tóng dì ， rén zú zhè biān ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu xiū shì néng gòu lì wǎn kuáng lán ， yǔ qí duì kàng yī fān 。
虽然只有一人，但足以定鼎乾坤，毕竟渡劫与分神是完全不同地，人族这边，根本就没有修士能够力挽狂澜，与其对抗一番。
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan sighed: "So in the Ice Sea World, the strength of the humans is inferior; they must rely on the beastfolk?"
lín xuān tīng dào zhè lǐ ， yě bù yóu de tàn le kǒu qì ：“ zhè me shuō ， zài bīng hǎi jiè ， rén zú shí lì bù jí ， bì xū yǎng yāo zú de bí xī ？”
林轩听到这里，也不由得叹了口气：“这么说，在冰海界，人族实力不及，必须仰妖族的鼻息？”
"That's not entirely true."
“ zhè dào yě bú shì 。”
“这倒也不是。”
The robed elder shook his head unexpectedly. "What you said has a mistake."
nà zào páo lǎo zhě què chū rén yì liào de yáo le yáo tóu ：“ qián bèi suǒ yán yǒu cuò 。”
那皂袍老者却出人意料的摇了摇头：“前辈所言有错。”
"Oh?" Lin Xuan became even more interested. "If it's not what you're saying, then what's wrong with that?"
“ ó ？” lín xuān gèng gǎn xìng qù le ：“ zhè bú shì nǐ shuō de ， hé cuò zhī yǒu ne ？”
“哦？”林轩更感兴趣了：“这不是你说的，何错之有呢？”
"Firstly, although Old Patriarch Xuan Bing is at the Tribulation Transcending stage and his cultivation reaches the heavens and earth, he generally doesn't involve himself in worldly affairs. Even if there are disputes between humans and beastfolk, they would only send a manifestation."
“ yī lái ， xuán bīng lǎo zǔ suī shì dù jié qī ， xiū wèi tōng tiān chè dì ， dàn shí lì dào le tā zhè ge děng jí ， yì bān què shí bú huì guò wèn shì shì dì ， jiù suàn rén zú yǔ yāo zú jiān yǒu shén me jiū fēn ， yě zuì duō pài yī jù huà shēn chū lái 。”
“一来，玄冰老祖虽是渡劫期，修为通天彻地，但实力到了他这个等级，一般确实不会过问世事地，就算人族与妖族间有什么纠纷，也最多派一具化身出来。”
Lin Xuan nodded; this was indeed reasonable. Regardless of whether it was human or beastfolk, old monsters at that level usually didn't participate much in the grievances of the cultivation world.
xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zhè huà dǎo shì yán zhī yǒu lǐ de ， dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， bù guǎn rén zú hái shì yāo zú ， yì bān lái shuō ， dōu hěn shǎo zài cān yù xiū xiān jiè de ēn yuàn le 。
轩点了点头，这话倒是言之有理的，渡劫期老怪物，不管人族还是妖族，一般来说，都很少再参与修仙界的恩怨了。
After all, what could still be unbreakable to their strength? There weren't many treasures that could capture their hearts.
bì jìng shí lì dào le tā men nà ge děng jí hái yǒu shén me kàn bù pò ， néng ràng tā men dòng xīn de bǎo wù yě bù duō 。
毕竟实力到了他们那个等级还有什么看不破，能让他们动心的宝物也不多。
But before the robed elder finished speaking, he continued: "More importantly, we humans have the existence of the Ethereal Immortal Palace."
ér zào páo lǎo zhě de huà shàng wèi jié shù ， hái zài jì xù wǎng xià shuō 。
而皂袍老者的话尚未结束，还在继续往下说。
"Ethereal Immortal Palace?"
“ dāng rán ， gèng zhòng yào de yì diǎn ， zé shì wǒ men rén zú zhè biān ， yōng yǒu piāo miǎo xiān gōng de cún zài 。”
“当然，更重要的一点，则是我们人族这边，拥有飘渺仙宫的存在。”
Lin Xuan was somewhat doubtful. He had just heard from the other party that it was the largest force among the human race in this world. But how could that be? If there were no Tribulation Transcending cultivators in the Ethereal Immortal Palace, how could they fight against Old Patriarch Xuan Bing?
“ piāo miǎo xiān gōng ？”
“缥缈仙宫？”
It seemed to sense Lin Xuan's doubts, the robed elder explained with a pleasing smile: "The Ethereal Immortal Palace indeed doesn't have any Tribulation Transcending Great Powers. However, it has a puppet that was passed down from ancient times—a powerful puppet controlled by the palace master and several elders. Even if it fights against Old Patriarch Xuan Bing, they can still give him a good match."
lín xuān yǒu xiē yí huò， gāng gāng tā jiù tīng duì fāng shuō le ， nà shì cǐ jiè rén zú zuì dà de shì lì ， kě nà yòu rú hé ， xiān gōng zhōng tóng yàng méi yǒu dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě zěn me duì kàng xuán bīng lǎo zǔ ？
林轩有些疑huò，刚刚他就听对方说了，那是此界人族最大的势力，可那又如何，仙宫中同样没有渡劫期修仙者怎么对抗玄冰老祖？
"Really?"
fǎng fú kàn chū lín xuān xīn zhōng de yí huò， nà zào páo lǎo zhě tǎo hǎo de jiě shì qǐ lái le ：“ piāo miǎo xiān gōng què shí méi yǒu dù jié qī dà néng ， rán ér què yǒu yī jù cóng shàng gǔ shí qī chuán chéng xià lái de zǔ hé kuǐ lěi ， nà shì suǒ yǒu zǔ hé kuǐ lěi zhōng zuì wèi qiáng dà de yī jù ， yóu xiān gōng gōng zhǔ yǔ jǐ wèi zhǎng lǎo jià yù ， jí biàn yǔ xuán bīng lǎo zǔ ， yě kě yī zhàn dì 。”
仿佛看出林轩心中的疑huò，那皂袍老者讨好的解释起来了：“飘渺仙宫确实没有渡劫期大能，然而却有一具从上古时期传承下来的组合傀儡，那是所有组合傀儡中最为强大的一具，由仙宫宫主与几位长老驾驭，即便与玄冰老祖，也可一战地。”
Lin Xuan's expression was one of shock; he found this hard to believe.
“ zhēn de jiǎ de ？”
“真的假的？”
He had dabbled in puppetry but wasn't an expert, yet he knew enough that puppets fighting Tribulation Transcending old monsters on par... This seemed too far-fetched.
lín xuān zhè yī cì shì mǎn liǎn jīng è zhēn de yǒu xiē bù gǎn xiāng xìn le 。
林轩这一次是满脸惊愕真的有些不敢相信了。
Seeing Lin Xuan's obvious disbelief, the robed elder became somewhat anxious and cautiously said: "That super puppet is something I haven't seen myself. However, there are many legends about it; it shouldn't be a baseless rumor."
kuǐ lěi shù ， tā yě shè liè le yī xiē ， suī rán shuō bù shàng jīng tōng ， dàn duō shǎo hái shì dǒng ， kuǐ lěi shù zuò wéi xiū xiān bǎi yì zhī yī ， zài dòu fǎ zhōng yě bù guò qǐ de shì fǔ zhù xiào guǒ ， shén me guī ， lěi néng yǔ dù jié qī lǎo guài wù píng fēn qiū sè…… zhè wèi miǎn tài lí pǔ 。
傀儡术，他也涉猎了一些，虽然说不上精通，但多少还是懂，傀儡术作为修仙百艺之一，在斗法中也不过起的是辅助效果，什么傀，儡能与渡劫期老怪物平分秋sè……这未免太离谱。
"Hmm."
jiàn lín xuān liú lù chū míng xiǎn bù xìn de shén sè， zào páo lǎo zhě yě yǒu xiē tǎn tè ， xiǎo xīn de kāi kǒu le ：“ nà chāo jí kuǐ lěi wǎn bèi zì rán yě méi yǒu jiàn guò bù guò dào chù dōu liú chuán zhe guān yú tā de chuán shuō ， xiǎng lái yīng gāi bú shì kōng xué lái fēng de 。”
见林轩流lù出明显不信的神sè，皂袍老者也有些忐忑，小心的开口了：“那超级傀儡晚辈自然也没有见过不过到处都流传着关于它的传说，想来应该不是空xué来风的。”
Lin Xuan nodded. If it was just hearsay, he would take it for now and see if he had the chance to experience it in the future.
“ ń 。”
“嗯。”
After that, Lin Xuan asked some other questions about this world, and the three answered him without reservation.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu jì rán shì chuán yán ， nà tā yě jiù gū qiě tīng zhī ， yǐ hòu mǎo ruò shì yǒu jī huì ， dào bù fáng qù xiǎng bàn fǎ jiàn shí jiàn shí 。
林轩点了点头既然是传言，那他也就姑且听之，以后冇若是有机会，倒不妨去想办法见识见识。
"By the way, although I came here by accident, I've heard that your Ice Sea World is rich in special spiritual flowers and fruits. Some plants have a higher chance of entering the immortal path due to their unique environment. Is there any truth to this?"
suí hòu ， lín xuān yòu wèn le yī xiē cǐ jiè qí tā de wèn tí ， sān rén yě dōu fēn bié zuò dá ， zhī wú bù yán yán wú bù jìn 。
随后，林轩又问了一些此界其他的问题，三人也都分别作答，知无不言言无不尽。
"This..."
“ duì le ， lín mǒu suī shì yì wài lái dào cǐ chù ， dàn tīng shuō nǐ men bīng hǎi jiè shèng chǎn yī xiē tè shū de líng huā líng guǒ yǒu yī xiē zhí wù yīn wèi huán jìng tè shū tōng líng tà rù xiān tú de jī lǜ ， bǐ qí tā jiè miàn yào dà xǔ duō ， kě yǒu cǐ shì me ？”
“对了，林某虽是意外来到此处，但听说你们冰海界盛产一些特殊的灵花灵果有一些植物因为环境特殊通灵踏入仙途的几率，比其他界面要大许多，可有此事么？”
The three were momentarily stunned, looking at each other. After a moment, it was the robed cultivator who spoke: "What you said, we don't know; after all, our cultivation is too low."
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
Lin Xuan nodded. He had just asked casually, so if they didn't know, that was understandable, and he felt no disappointment.
sān rén yī dāi ， miàn miàn xiāng qù qǐ lái ， guò le piàn kè hái shì yóu nà zào páo xiū shì kāi kǒu ：“ qián bèi suǒ shuō ， wǎn bèi sān rén yě bù xiǎo de bì jìng wǒ men xiū wèi tài dī wēi le 。”
三人一呆，面面相觑起来，过了片刻还是由那皂袍修士开口：“前辈所说，晚辈三人也不晓得毕竟我们修为太低微了。”
As they approached Mingxue City, the spirit boat suddenly stopped.
xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， tā gāng cái yě jiù nà me yī wèn bà le ， duì fāng bù zhī dào ， yě zài qíng lǐ zhī zhōng ， suǒ yǐ tán bù shàng yǒu rèn hé shī wàng de 。
轩点点头，他刚才也就那么一问罢了，对方不知道，也在情理之中，所以谈不上有任何失望的。
"Senior, what are you doing..."
shuō huà jiān ， jù lí zuì jìn de míng xuě chéng yǐ jīng bù yuǎn 。
说话间，距离最近的明雪城已经不远。
The three Core Formation cultivators were taken aback, feeling uneasy. But Lin Xuan did not answer their questions; instead, he waved his sleeves, sending a beam of light from his sleeve outwards.
jiǎo xià de líng zhōu tū rán tíng le xià lái 。
脚下的灵舟突然停了下来。
They had no time to dodge and fainted as soon as they touched the light.
“ qián bèi ， nǐ zhè shì …”
“前辈，你这是…”
Lin Xuan didn't want any evidence of this exposure; silencing them was the best choice. But knowing what information they could provide, Lin Xuan felt no need to be overly harsh.
sān míng yuán yīng xiū shì yī dāi ， dōu yǒu xiē tǎn tè bù ān le qǐ lái ， lín xuān què méi yǒu huí dá tā men de wèn tí ， ér shì xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào guāng xiá cóng yī xiù zhōng xí juǎn ér chū 。
三名元婴修士一呆，都有些忐忑不安了起来，林轩却没有回答他们的问题，而是袖袍一拂，一道光霞从衣袖中席卷而出。
Thus, he spent some effort erasing their memories of seeing him.
sān rén zì rán lái bù jí duǒ ， yǔ guāng xiá yī jiē chù ， jiù fān shēn zāi dǎo de yùn guò qù le 。
三人自然来不及躲，与光霞一接触，就翻身栽倒的晕过去了。
This wasn't a complicated task and quickly completed.
lín xuān kě bù xī wàng shēn mǎo fèn bào lù， miè kǒu shì zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé ， bù guò cóng sān rén de zuǐ lǐ ， zì jǐ yě zhī dào le bù shǎo xiāo xī ， guò hé chāi qiáo zhè zhǒng shì ， lín xuān hái shì bù xiè wèi zhī dì 。
林轩可不希望身冇份暴lù，灭口是最好的选择，不过从三人的嘴里，自己也知道了不少消息，过河拆桥这种事，林轩还是不屑为之地。
Then, Lin Xuan left the three on top of a deserted mountain and retracted the spirit boat. His body was enveloped in green light as he transformed into a streak of lightning that shot towards the horizon.
yú shì zhǐ hǎo duō fèi yī fān shǒu jiǎo ， jiāng sān rén jiàn guò zì jǐ de jì yì ， quán bù gěi tī chú diào 。
于是只好多费一番手脚，将三人见过自己的记忆，全部给剔除掉。
After half an hour, Lin Xuan's eyes brightened; snowflakes like down still drifted from the sky. An imposing ice city appeared before his eyes.
zhè yě bù suàn duō me fán fù de gōng zuò ， hěn kuài jiù wán chéng le 。
这也不算多么繁复的工作，很快就完成了。
The city was built on a mountain, towering over a thousand feet high. From afar, it exuded a unique grandeur.
suí hòu lín xuān jiāng sān rén diū zài le yī zuò huāng shān de shān dǐng shàng ， rán hòu jiāng líng zhōu yī shōu ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng xiàng tiān biān ji mǎo shè ér qù 。
随后林轩将三人丢在了一座荒山的山顶上，然后将灵舟一收，浑身青芒大起，化为一道惊虹像天边ji冇射而去。
Lin Xuan slowed his light and landed in an unoccupied area. Then he used a敛气术 to make his cultivation appear similar to that of a Profound Origin cultivator. He then leisurely flew towards the city.
fēi le bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān yǎn qián yī liàng ， é máo bān de dà xuě yī jiù cóng tiān kōng zhōng piāo luò ， yī zuò qì shì huī hóng de bīng chéng zài yǎn lián zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
飞了半盏茶的功夫，林轩眼前一亮，鹅毛般的大雪依旧从天空中飘落，一座气势恢宏的冰城在眼帘中浮现而出。
There were no unexpected setbacks, and Lin Xuan easily entered Mingxue City.
cǐ chéng shì yī shān ér jiàn de ， gāo qiān zhàng yǒu yú ， yuǎn yuǎn wàng qù ， zì yǒu yī gǔ bù fán de qì shì 。
此城是依山而建的，高千丈有余，远远望去，自有一股不凡的气势。
What met his eyes was an exceptionally wide street capable of accommodating several vehicles passing side by side.
lín xuān dùn guāng yī huǎn ， zhǎo yí gè wú rén de dì diǎn jiàng luò xià lái ， suí hòu shī zhǎn liǎn qì zhī shù ， ràng zì jǐ de xiū wèi kàn shàng qù ， jiù yǔ yī míng dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， xiāng chà fǎng fú ， suí hòu shī shī rán xiàng cǐ chéng fēi guò qù le 。
林轩遁光一缓，找一个无人的地点降落下来，随后施展敛气之术，让自己的修为看上去，就与一名洞玄期修仙者，相差仿佛，随后施施然像此城飞过去了。
Lin Xuan didn't linger; he called over a carriage and headed to the nearest inn.
bìng méi yǒu yù jiàn shén me yì wài bō zhé ， lín xuān hěn róng yì jiù jìn rù dào le zhè míng xuě chéng zhōng 。
并没有遇见什么意外bō折，林轩很容易就进入到了这明雪城中。
He estimated that he would need to stay in Mingxue City for some time, so he first arranged accommodation.
yìng rù yǎn lián de ， shì kuān kuò yì cháng de jiē dào ， zú kě yǐ róng nà shù liàng bìng xíng tōng guò de shòu chē 。
映入眼帘的，是宽阔异常的街道，足可以容纳数辆并行通过的兽车。
The process went smoothly. Although Lin Xuan concealed his aura, his Profound Origin cultivation was enough to make the owner look up to him. Then, without delay, Lin Xuan headed to the market district.
lín xuān méi yǒu duō zuò tíng liú ， zhí jiē jiào guò yī liàng shòu chē ， qián wǎng zuì jìn de kè zhàn le 。
林轩没有多做停留，直接叫过一辆兽车，前往最近的客栈了。
To gather information or find precious materials, the market district was undoubtedly the best place. While it might not guarantee finding exactly what he needed, there should be some clues.
lín xuān gū jì ， zì jǐ yào zài zhè míng xuě chéng dài shàng yī duàn shí jiān ， gù ér xiān jiāng zhù chù ān pái hǎo zài shuō 。
林轩估计，自己要在这明雪城待上一段时间，故而先将住处安排好再说。
The scale of the Mingxue City market wasn't too large but also not small; it consisted of four intersecting streets in a "井" (well) shape.
guò chéng fēi cháng shùn lì ， lín xuān suī rán shōu liǎn qì xī ， dàn dòng xuán jí bié de shí lì ， yǐ zú yǐ ràng diàn zhǔ yǎng shì ， suí hòu lín xuān jiù yī kè bù tíng de qù le fāng shì 。
过程非常顺利，林轩虽然收敛气息，但洞玄级别的实力，已足以让店主仰视，随后林轩就一刻不停的去了坊市。
Both sides were lined with shops, and many cultivators roamed the streets, indicating that the place was bustling.
yào dǎ tīng shén me xiāo xī yě hǎo ， huò zhě yào xún zhǎo shén me zhēn guì de cái liào ， fāng shì wú yí shì zuì hǎo de qù chù ， suī rán bù yí dìng jiù néng zhǎo dào suǒ yào zhī wù ， dàn duō shǎo dōu yīng gāi néng cóng nǎ lǐ zhǎo dào yì diǎn xiàn suǒ 。
要打听什么消息也好，或者要寻找什么珍贵的材料，坊市无疑是最好的去处，虽然不一定就能找到所要之物，但多少都应该能从哪里找到一点线索。
Lin Xuan didn't rush. Being new to this place, he slowly strolled down the street.
zhè míng xuě chéng fāng shì de guī mó bù dà yě bù xiǎo ， nǎi shì zòng héng jiāo cuò ， chéng “ jǐng ” zì xíng pái liè de sì tiáo jiē dào 。
这明雪城坊市的规模不大也不小，乃是纵横交错，呈“井”字形排列的四条街道。
Soon, a bookstore came into view.
liǎng biān de diàn pù lín cì zhì bǐ ， jiē shàng de xiū xiān zhě yě hěn duō ， xiǎn rán rén qì shì gòu zú 。
两边的店铺鳞次栉比，街上的修仙者也很多，显然人气是够足。
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan entered and selected numerous ancient texts from within. What he had learned from those three Core Formation cultivators was only a fragment of information; through these books, he would likely gain a more detailed understanding of this world! ! .
"Senior, you might not know this, but in terms of overall strength, the human race and the beastfolk in this world were originally quite similar. However..."
"How so?"
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of interest.
"However, on the side of the beastfolk, there is an old patriarch named Xuan Bing."
"Xuan Bing Old Patriarch?"
"That's right. This ancient monster has lived for over a million years. We don't know what his original form is, but he is indeed a genuine Great Power at the Tribulation Transcending stage."
The voice of the robed elder sounded as it entered Lin Xuan's ears, beginning to narrate to him in detail.
Half an hour passed quickly, and Lin Xuan also came to understand the basic situation of this world.
To say that the Ice Sea World was originally similar in strength between humans and beastfolk, but the beastfolk were stronger because they had a Tribulation Transcending old monster. Although there was only one such figure, it was enough to decide the fate of the world. After all, transcending tribulations and splitting consciousness are completely different things. On the human side, no cultivators could turn the tide or fight against him.
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan sighed: "So in the Ice Sea World, the strength of the humans is inferior; they must rely on the beastfolk?"
"That's not entirely true."
The robed elder shook his head unexpectedly. "What you said has a mistake."
"Oh?" Lin Xuan became even more interested. "If it's not what you're saying, then what's wrong with that?"
"Firstly, although Old Patriarch Xuan Bing is at the Tribulation Transcending stage and his cultivation reaches the heavens and earth, he generally doesn't involve himself in worldly affairs. Even if there are disputes between humans and beastfolk, they would only send a manifestation."
Lin Xuan nodded; this was indeed reasonable. Regardless of whether it was human or beastfolk, old monsters at that level usually didn't participate much in the grievances of the cultivation world.
After all, what could still be unbreakable to their strength? There weren't many treasures that could capture their hearts.
But before the robed elder finished speaking, he continued: "More importantly, we humans have the existence of the Ethereal Immortal Palace."
"Ethereal Immortal Palace?"
Lin Xuan was somewhat doubtful. He had just heard from the other party that it was the largest force among the human race in this world. But how could that be? If there were no Tribulation Transcending cultivators in the Ethereal Immortal Palace, how could they fight against Old Patriarch Xuan Bing?
It seemed to sense Lin Xuan's doubts, the robed elder explained with a pleasing smile: "The Ethereal Immortal Palace indeed doesn't have any Tribulation Transcending Great Powers. However, it has a puppet that was passed down from ancient times—a powerful puppet controlled by the palace master and several elders. Even if it fights against Old Patriarch Xuan Bing, they can still give him a good match."
"Really?"
Lin Xuan's expression was one of shock; he found this hard to believe.
He had dabbled in puppetry but wasn't an expert, yet he knew enough that puppets fighting Tribulation Transcending old monsters on par... This seemed too far-fetched.
Seeing Lin Xuan's obvious disbelief, the robed elder became somewhat anxious and cautiously said: "That super puppet is something I haven't seen myself. However, there are many legends about it; it shouldn't be a baseless rumor."
"Hmm."
Lin Xuan nodded. If it was just hearsay, he would take it for now and see if he had the chance to experience it in the future.
After that, Lin Xuan asked some other questions about this world, and the three answered him without reservation.
"By the way, although I came here by accident, I've heard that your Ice Sea World is rich in special spiritual flowers and fruits. Some plants have a higher chance of entering the immortal path due to their unique environment. Is there any truth to this?"
"This..."
The three were momentarily stunned, looking at each other. After a moment, it was the robed cultivator who spoke: "What you said, we don't know; after all, our cultivation is too low."
Lin Xuan nodded. He had just asked casually, so if they didn't know, that was understandable, and he felt no disappointment.
As they approached Mingxue City, the spirit boat suddenly stopped.
"Senior, what are you doing..."
The three Core Formation cultivators were taken aback, feeling uneasy. But Lin Xuan did not answer their questions; instead, he waved his sleeves, sending a beam of light from his sleeve outwards.
They had no time to dodge and fainted as soon as they touched the light.
Lin Xuan didn't want any evidence of this exposure; silencing them was the best choice. But knowing what information they could provide, Lin Xuan felt no need to be overly harsh.
Thus, he spent some effort erasing their memories of seeing him.
This wasn't a complicated task and quickly completed.
Then, Lin Xuan left the three on top of a deserted mountain and retracted the spirit boat. His body was enveloped in green light as he transformed into a streak of lightning that shot towards the horizon.
After half an hour, Lin Xuan's eyes brightened; snowflakes like down still drifted from the sky. An imposing ice city appeared before his eyes.
The city was built on a mountain, towering over a thousand feet high. From afar, it exuded a unique grandeur.
Lin Xuan slowed his light and landed in an unoccupied area. Then he used a敛气术 to make his cultivation appear similar to that of a Profound Origin cultivator. He then leisurely flew towards the city.
There were no unexpected setbacks, and Lin Xuan easily entered Mingxue City.
What met his eyes was an exceptionally wide street capable of accommodating several vehicles passing side by side.
Lin Xuan didn't linger; he called over a carriage and headed to the nearest inn.
He estimated that he would need to stay in Mingxue City for some time, so he first arranged accommodation.
The process went smoothly. Although Lin Xuan concealed his aura, his Profound Origin cultivation was enough to make the owner look up to him. Then, without delay, Lin Xuan headed to the market district.
To gather information or find precious materials, the market district was undoubtedly the best place. While it might not guarantee finding exactly what he needed, there should be some clues.
The scale of the Mingxue City market wasn't too large but also not small; it consisted of four intersecting streets in a "井" (well) shape.
Both sides were lined with shops, and many cultivators roamed the streets, indicating that the place was bustling.
Lin Xuan didn't rush. Being new to this place, he slowly strolled down the street.
Soon, a bookstore came into view.
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan entered and selected numerous ancient texts from within. What he had learned from those three Core Formation cultivators was only a fragment of information; through these books, he would likely gain a more detailed understanding of this world! ! .