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Chapter 2474: Entering the Ice Plains
“ bù cuò ， fàn dào yǒu ， nǐ hái zhēn shì yuè lǎo ， dǎn zi yuè xiǎo ， wǒ men bù guò shì gāng jìn rù hán pò bīng yuán ér yǐ ， jiù zhè yàng cǎo mù jiē bīng ， zhì yú me ？”
“不错，范道友，你还真是越老，胆子越小，我们不过是刚进入寒魄冰原而已，就这样草木皆兵，至于么？”
"Good job, Fellow Daoist Fan. You truly grow more cautious as you age. We've only just entered the Cold Spirit Ice Plains, and already we're acting like every blade of grass is a potential threat. Isn't that excessive?"
nà gōng zhuāng měi fù de shēng yīn yě chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǐn yǐn dài zhe jǐ fēn jī cháo zhī sè 。（ quán wén zì diàn zi shū miǎn fèi xià zài ）
那宫装美妇的声音也传入耳朵，隐隐带着几分讥嘲之色。（全文字电子书免费下载）
The voice of the woman in fine robes also reached his ears, carrying a hint of mockery.
zhè yě shì nán guài de ， hán pò bīng yuán suī rán shì yāo xiū de jù jū zhī suǒ ， dàn yě yào fēn fàn wéi de ， nà xiē gāo jiē yāo xiū ， quán dōu jū yú hán pò bīng yuán de shēn chù ， ér wài wéi shēng huó de ， bù guò shì yī xiē lián líng zhì dōu méi yǒu de chǔn wù 。
这也是难怪的，寒魄冰原虽然是妖修的聚居之所，但也要分范围的，那些高阶妖修，全都居于寒魄冰原的深处，而外围生活的，不过是一些连灵智都没有的蠢物。
This was understandable. Although the Cold Spirit Ice Plains were home to many妖修, they had different regions. The high-ranking妖修 resided deep within the plains, while the outer areas were inhabited by low-intelligence creatures.
suǒ yǐ ， hán pò bīng yuán suī rán wēi xiǎn ， dàn yě bìng fēi suǒ yǒu de dì fāng ， dōu lìng xiū shì men tán zhī sè biàn ， zhì shǎo wài wéi qū yù ， duì tā men zhè zhǒng děng jiē de cún zài lái shuō ， hái shì fēi cháng ān quán 。
所以，寒魄冰原虽然危险，但也并非所有的地方，都令修士们谈之色变，至少外围区域，对他们这种等阶的存在来说，还是非常安全。
Thus, although the Cold Spirit Ice Plains were dangerous, not all areas caused cultivators to shudder in fear. At least the outer regions remained safe for their current stage of cultivation.
shèn zhì zhè fù jìn ， hái cháng cháng kě yǐ kàn jiàn xún bǎo xiū shì 。
甚至这附近，还常常可以看见寻宝修士。
In fact, treasure hunters often ventured into this area.
bì jìng ， dī jiē yāo shòu hún shēn shì bǎo ， pí máo gǔ gé ， dōu shì shàng hǎo de liàn qì cái liào ， duì yú yì bān de xiū xiān zhě lái shuō ， yǒu zhe jí dà de yòu huò ， suǒ yǐ cháng yǒu dī jiē xiū shì lái zhè lǐ shì shì ， zì jǐ yùn qì rú hé 。
毕竟，低阶妖兽浑身是宝，皮毛骨骼，都是上好的炼器材料，对于一般的修仙者来说，有着极大的诱惑，所以常有低阶修士来这里试试，自己运气如何。
After all, low-grade妖兽 were a treasure trove; their fur and bones made excellent materials for refining spiritual artifacts. For ordinary cultivators, these creatures held great allure, so many lower-stage cultivators came to test their luck.
lián nà xiē yuán yīng shèn zhì níng dān qī xiū shì dōu gǎn shè zú de dì fāng ， tā men nòng dé zhè yàng zhàn zhàn jīng jīng ， zhì yú me ， chuán chū qù ， fēi chéng wéi zhěng gè xiū xiān jiè de xiào huà bù kě 。
连那些元婴甚至凝丹期修士都敢涉足的地方，他们弄得这样战战兢兢，至于么，传出去，非成为整个修仙界的笑话不可。
These people, who even dared to venture where元婴and condensation core stage cultivators went, acted with such trepidation. If this became common knowledge, they would be laughed at by the entire cultivation community.
“ liǎng wèi dào yǒu cǐ yán chà yǐ ， zhè fù jìn què shí yǐ dī jiē yāo shòu wèi duō ， dàn bìng bù yì wèi zhe ， nà xiē gāo jiē yāo xiū jiù wán quán bù kě néng lái le ， sú huà shuō ， xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ， wǒ men zhè cì tú móu de dōng xī fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， wàn shì duō zhǎng yí gè xīn yǎn ér zǒng shì méi cuò ， fǒu zé ， wàn yī yù jiàn le gāo jiē yāo xiū ， jiàn wǒ men nà me duō dòng xuán xiū shì chuǎng rù ， fēi yǐn qǐ xuān rán dà bō bù kě ， duì wǒ men hòu miàn de xíng dòng ， kě shì jí wéi bù lì de 。”
“两位道友此言差矣，这附近确实以低阶妖兽为多，但并不意味着，那些高阶妖修就完全不可能来了，俗话说，小心无大错，我们这次图谋的东西非同小可，万事多长一个心眼儿总是没错，否则，万一遇见了高阶妖修，见我们那么多洞玄修士闯入，非引起轩然大波不可，对我们后面的行动，可是极为不利的。”
"Fellow Daoists, your words are incorrect. While low-grade妖兽 do dominate this area, it doesn't mean high-ranking妖修 can never come here. As the saying goes: better safe than sorry. Our target is of great importance, so we must remain vigilant. Otherwise, if high-ranking妖修 encounter us, they might cause a commotion that could jeopardize our mission."
fàn xìng lǎo zhě yáo le yáo tóu ， tā jì rán zhè me shuō ， zì rán shì yǒu zì jǐ yī fān kǎo liáng de 。
范姓老者摇了摇头，他既然这么说，自然是有自己一番考量的。
Fellow Daoist Fan nodded in agreement. Others then began to manifest their own abilities, as all洞玄期 cultivators knew some form of concealment techniques.
“ ń ， wǒ jué de fàn dào yǒu suǒ yán bù cuò ， suī rán jī lǜ bù duō ， dàn cǐ dì què shí yǒu kě néng yǒu gāo jiē yāo xiū chū mò 。” nà jǐn páo dà hàn diǎn le diǎn tóu ， yī kàn cǐ rén de xìng gé ， jiù shì bǐ jiào lǎo chéng chí zhòng 。
“嗯，我觉得范道友所言不错，虽然几率不多，但此地确实有可能有高阶妖修出没。”那锦袍大汉点了点头，一看此人的性格，就是比较老成持重。
Some were more proficient than others, but even the simpler methods would suffice for this mission. With additional隐匿符, they could achieve good results.
“ zhǐ shì shī zhǎn yǐn nì zhī shù ， jiù yǒu kě néng jiàng dī wǒ men cǐ xíng de fēng xiǎn ， lǎo shēn yě zàn tóng 。”
“只是施展隐匿之术，就有可能降低我们此行的风险，老身也赞同。”
Lin Xuan was an expert in such matters. His Black Moon Heavenly Witch Technique had a return to simplicity effect. If he revealed his true strength, these few洞玄期 cultivators might be shocked, but that would raise suspicion.
nà bái fà lǎo yù běn lái jiù yǔ fàn lǎo ér shì yī huǒ ， dāng rán bù kě néng yǔ tā chàng duì tái xì le 。
那白发老妪本来就与范老儿是一伙，当然不可能与他唱对台戏了。
He did not want his cultivation and identity exposed yet, so he used ordinary concealment techniques.
“ lín dào yǒu yì xià rú hé ？”
“林道友意下如何？”
The process seemed complex when described, but once agreed upon, it was swift. The group moved on as eight immortals crossing a river, each displaying their own abilities.
“ lín mǒu méi yǒu yì jiàn ， gè wèi jì rán shāng liáng chū zhè me yí gè jié guǒ ， wǒ zhào zuò jiù shì le 。” lín xuān dǎ zhe hā hā de shuō ， bù guò tīng kǒu qì xiǎn rán yě shì zàn tóng de 。
“林某没有意见，各位既然商量出这么一个结果，我照做就是了。”林轩打着哈哈的说，不过听口气显然也是赞同的。
An hour passed. Due to the need for concealment, they could not travel too quickly, but slow was relative. They had already traveled ten thousand miles into the Cold Spirit Ice Plains.
“ hǎo ba ！”
“好吧！”
Still, compared to the vastness of this plain, they were in the outer regions. Their progress was slow, but patience was key when searching妖族 territory with meticulous planning.
nà gōng zhuāng měi fù yǔ è huǒ tóu tuó duì shì yī yǎn ， shǎo shù fú cóng duō shù ， tā men yě bù hǎo jì xù fǎn duì xià qù le ， fǎn zhèng bù guò shì shī zhǎn yǐn nì zhī shù ， duō xiāo hào yī xiē fǎ lì ér yǐ 。（ quán wén zì diàn zi shū miǎn fèi xià zài ）
那宫装美妇与恶火头陀对视一眼，少数服从多数，他们也不好继续反对下去了，反正不过是施展隐匿之术，多消耗一些法力而已。（全文字电子书免费下载）
Fellow Daoist Fan did not reveal the exact location of the ancient site, but he had chosen a route that required careful planning for safety. However, it would take over a month to reach their destination due to detours around potential high-ranking妖修 habitats.
suí hòu nà fàn xìng lǎo zhě liǎng shǒu yī qiā ， shēn shàng mò rán mào chū dà piàn de guāng huá ， jiāng tā hún shēn shàng xià bāo guǒ ， nà guāng huá yào yǎn cì mù ， dàn hěn kuài jiù àn dàn xià lái le ， lǎo zhě shēn xíng yě suí zhī mó hú bù qīng ， zuì zhōng huà wèi le yī tiáo dàn dàn de xū yǐng 。
随后那范姓老者两手一掐，身上蓦然冒出大片的光华，将他浑身上下包裹，那光华耀眼刺目，但很快就黯淡下来了，老者身形也随之模糊不清，最终化为了一条淡淡的虚影。
Since Fellow Daoist Fan was clear about this, Lin Xuan felt no urgency. With his strength, he did not fear any obstacles, but smooth sailing was the best outcome.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zhè yǐn nì shù dào bú cuò ， jí biàn shì tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， zhǐ yào bú shì jù lí tài jìn ， qiě jiāng shén shí quán lì fàng chū ， yì bān qíng kuàng xià ， yě hěn nán fā xiàn bù tuǒ 。
林轩点了点头，这隐匿术倒不错，即便是同阶修仙者，只要不是距离太近，且将神识全力放出，一般情况下，也很难发现不妥。
He followed them as they traveled, acting like an ordinary洞玄期 cultivator. His experience in acting made it impossible for these few洞玄期 cultivators to spot any flaws.
rú guǒ bú shì cǐ rén xiū liàn de gōng fǎ ， běn lái jiù hán yǒu cǐ mì shù ， ér shì tā kè yì xiū liàn de ， nà me cǐ rén de shēn móu yuǎn lǜ ， jiù zhe shí lìng rén pèi fú 。
如果不是此人修炼的功法，本来就含有此秘术，而是他刻意修炼的，那么此人的深谋远虑，就着实令人佩服。
Ten days passed without incident. They had encountered low-grade妖兽, but none that could detect their concealment techniques.
fàn lǎo zhě jì rán yǐ jīng dài tóu ， qí tā rén yě dōu gè zhǎn shén tōng ， zuò wéi dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， huò duō huò shǎo ， dū huì yī xiē yǐn nì qián cáng zhī shù 。
范老者既然已经带头，其他人也都各展神通，作为洞玄期修仙者，或多或少，都会一些隐匿潜藏之术。
"Have we covered a third of the journey, Fellow Daoist Fan?" asked the man in fine robes.
dāng rán ， yǒu de jīng tōng ， yǒu de zé bǐ jiào cū qiǎn le ， bù cuò cū qiǎn yě méi yǒu guān xì ， wèi le cǐ xíng ， dà jiā de zhǔn bèi dōu shì fēi cháng chōng fèn dì ， zài fǔ yǐ yī liǎng zhāng yǐn nì fú ， nà xiào guǒ yě bù cuò 。
当然，有的精通，有的则比较粗浅了，不错粗浅也没有关系，为了此行，大家的准备都是非常充分地，再辅以一两张隐匿符，那效果也不错。
"Yes, about a third," replied Fellow Daoist Fan, then added with surprise: "Ice Arrow Mountain, have you been there before?"
lín xuān gèng shì zhè fāng miàn de háng jia ， tā suǒ xiū liàn de mò yuè tiān wū jué ， hái yǒu zhe fǎn pú guī zhēn de xiào guǒ ， rú guǒ lín xuān bù cáng zhuō ， fēi bèi yǎn qián de jǐ rén jīng wèi tiān rén bù kě ， bù guò nà yàng de huà ， yě jiù nán miǎn yǐn qǐ tā men de huái yí 。
林轩更是这方面的行家，他所修炼的墨月天巫诀，还有着返璞归真的效果，如果林轩不藏拙，非被眼前的几人惊为天人不可，不过那样的话，也就难免引起他们的怀疑。
"I did visit it over a thousand years ago. I once fought against a high-ranking妖修 and nearly perished at his hands. Crossing Ice Arrow Mountain doesn't put us in the heart of the Cold Spirit Ice Plains, but from here on, high-ranking妖修 are more common. We must be extra cautious," said the man in fine robes.
xiàn zài ， lín xuān hái bù xiǎng xiū wèi shēn fèn bào lù ， suǒ yǐ ， yòng de dōu shì pǔ tōng de yǐn nì zhī shù 。
现在，林轩还不想修为身份暴露，所以，用的都是普通的隐匿之术。
No one objected anymore. All were洞玄期 cultivators with extensive experience, and they had all encountered high-ranking妖修 at some point. These beings, after gaining intelligence, often outmatched their peers due to their innate talents.
zhè ge guò chéng shuō qǐ lái fán fù ， qí shí yí dàn shāng liáng hǎo le ， shī zhǎn qǐ lái hái shì hěn xùn sù 。
这个过程说起来繁复，其实一旦商量好了，施展起来还是很迅速。
While they could handle a few high-ranking妖修, they knew this was someone else's territory. If their movements were discovered, facing multiple high-ranking妖修 would be dangerous.
yī xíng rén shì bā xiān guò hǎi gè xiǎn shén tōng ， suí hòu chóng xīn shàng lù 。
一行人是八仙过海各显神通，随后重新上路。
"Everyone must remain vigilant. Ice Arrow Mountain is home to many ice arrow beasts. While these creatures are not high-ranking妖族, each one has the strength of a condensation core stage cultivator. Their numbers make them troublesome if they get entangled with us. The key risk is that our concealment might be compromised," said the man in fine robes.
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Since he had visited this area before, his knowledge of the terrain was clear. He instructed as though leading an old horse to water, taking charge despite being a guest.
zhuǎn yǎn ， yí gè shí chén guò qù le 。
转眼，一个时辰过去了。
Fellow Daoist Fan smiled and followed suit, knowing they needed to prepare for Ice Arrow Mountain's challenges.
yīn wèi yào yǐn nì shēn xíng de yuán gù ， suǒ yǐ dùn guāng bù néng tài kuài le ， dàn màn yě shì xiāng duì lái shuō ， cǐ shí tā men shēn rù hán pò bīng yuán ， yǐ yǒu shí wàn lǐ zuǒ yòu 。
因为要隐匿身形的缘故，所以遁光不能太快了，但慢也是相对来说，此时他们深入寒魄冰原，已有十万里左右。
They rested for half an hour, adjusted their qi and spirit, and then revealed their best concealment techniques or used隐匿符. The man in fine robes had considerable influence; even the rebellious Fire Demon Fellow Daoist agreed.
dāng rán ， xiāng duì yú cǐ bīng yuán guǎng mào wú biān de miàn jī ， tā men xiàn zài ， yī jiù shì zài wài wéi ér yǐ ， jìn zhǎn jué shuō bù shàng xùn sù ， dàn xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu fǔ ， jì rán shì chǔ xīn jī lǜ lái yāo zú de dì pán xún zhǎo bǎo wù ， zhè diǎn nài xīn kěn dìng shì yǒu de 。
当然，相对于此冰原广袤无边的面积，他们现在，依旧是在外围而已，进展绝说不上迅速，但心急吃不了热豆腐，既然是处心积虑来妖族的地盘寻找宝物，这点耐心肯定是有的。
Lin Xuan was skeptical but maintained a proper demeanor.
nà shàng gǔ xiū shì de yí zhǐ zài hé chù ， fàn xìng lǎo zhě suī rán méi yǒu tòu lù ， dàn jù tā suǒ shuō ， tā xuǎn zé de nà tiáo lù xiàn ， shì jīng guò jīng xīn cè huà guò de ， xiāng duì ér yán ， jué duì shì jiào wéi ān quán de yī tiáo lù ， bù guò huā fèi de shí jiān yě bǐ jiào duō ， zhōng tú wèi le bì guò yī xiē gāo jiē yāo xiū kě néng de jù jū zhī suǒ ， shèn zhì xū yào rào lù ， yǐ tā men xiàn zài de sù dù ， méi yǒu yí gè yuè ， shì bié xiǎng gǎn dào de 。
那上古修士的遗址在何处，范姓老者虽然没有透露，但据他所说，他选择的那条路线，是经过精心策划过的，相对而言，绝对是较为安全的一条路，不过花费的时间也比较多，中途为了避过一些高阶妖修可能的聚居之所，甚至需要绕路，以他们现在的速度，没有一个月，是别想赶到的。
"Why don't we take a detour around Ice Arrow Mountain?" asked the woman in fine robes, showing confusion.
duì fāng jì rán shuō dé hěn qīng chǔ ， nà lín xuān dāng rán shì yì diǎn yě bù jí le ， suī rán yǐ tā de shí lì ， bìng bù pà yù jiàn shén me bō zhé ， dàn néng gòu yī qiè shùn lì zì rán shì zuì hǎo de 。
对方既然说得很清楚，那林轩当然是一点也不急了，虽然以他的实力，并不怕遇见什么波折，但能够一切顺利自然是最好的。
"We can't, Fellow Daoist Fu. I considered all routes when choosing this one. The nearby areas are more dangerous and difficult to traverse," replied the man in fine robes before Fellow Daoist Fan interjected with a bitter smile.
yú shì ， lín xuān lǎo lǎo shí shí de suí zhe tā men gǎn lù ， yī qiè biǎo xiàn ， kàn shàng qù dōu xiàng yī míng pǔ tōng de dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， yǎn xì ， lín xuān kě shì jīng yàn fēng fù ， qū qū jǐ míng dòng xuán qī xiū shì ， zì rán kàn bù chū fēn háo pò zhàn lái de 。
于是，林轩老老实实的随着他们赶路，一切表现，看上去都像一名普通的洞玄期修仙者，演戏，林轩可是经验丰富，区区几名洞玄期修士，自然看不出分毫破绽来的。
The woman frowned but did not speak further, understanding they were in this together.
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Lin Xuan noticed that while Fellow Daoist Fan mentioned the difficulty of nearby routes, he didn't specify what. What was hidden between these regions?
yī lù wú shì ， qián bàn jié lù chéng ， kě yǐ shuō shùn lì de chū qí 。
一路无事，前半截路程，可以说顺利得出奇。
Despite his curiosity, Lin Xuan kept silent. His strength made him immune to such concerns; let them bicker if they wished.
zhuǎn yǎn shí tiān guò qù ， tā men méi yǒu pèng jiàn rèn hé bō zhé ， dāng rán ， yāo shòu kěn dìng shì jiàn dào yī xiē de ， dàn dōu bù guò shì yī xiē dī jiē de jiā huo ， shèn zhì bù néng fā xiàn tā men de yǐn nì zhī shù 。
转眼十天过去，他们没有碰见任何波折，当然，妖兽肯定是见到一些的，但都不过是一些低阶的家伙，甚至不能发现他们的隐匿之术。
Half an hour passed as their energy and spirit improved significantly compared to before. They were not reluctant to rest more but recognized the dangers of staying in one place.
ér jǐ rén zhè cì lái hán pò bīng yuán yǒu suǒ tú ， hǎo duān duān de ， dāng rán yě méi yǒu bì yào qù zhāo rě nà dī jiē de yāo wù 。
而几人这次来寒魄冰原有所图，好端端的，当然也没有必要去招惹那低阶的妖物。
They then used concealment techniques again, this time revealing their best methods. Fellow Daoist Fan nodded approvingly.
suàn suàn shí jiān ， yǐ shì shí tiān guò qù le 。
算算时间，已是十天过去了。
"Everyone follow me, maintaining a distance of one hundred miles between each other. Fly as slowly as possible."
“ fàn dào yǒu ， wǒ men zǒu le yǒu sān fēn zhī yī de lù chéng le ba ？” nà jǐn páo dà hàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ zài wǎng qián ， kě jiù shì bīng jiàn shān le 。”
“范道友，我们走了有三分之一的路程了吧？”那锦袍大汉的声音传入耳朵：“再往前，可就是冰箭山了。”
Fellow Daoist Fan's instructions were earnest; rapid travel could reveal their presence, and the distance would minimize that risk while allowing them to sense each other with their divine awareness.
Chapter 2474: Entering the Ice Plains
"Good job, Fellow Daoist Fan. You truly grow more cautious as you age. We've only just entered the Cold Spirit Ice Plains, and already we're acting like every blade of grass is a potential threat. Isn't that excessive?"
The voice of the woman in fine robes also reached his ears, carrying a hint of mockery.
This was understandable. Although the Cold Spirit Ice Plains were home to many妖修, they had different regions. The high-ranking妖修 resided deep within the plains, while the outer areas were inhabited by low-intelligence creatures.
Thus, although the Cold Spirit Ice Plains were dangerous, not all areas caused cultivators to shudder in fear. At least the outer regions remained safe for their current stage of cultivation.
In fact, treasure hunters often ventured into this area.
After all, low-grade妖兽 were a treasure trove; their fur and bones made excellent materials for refining spiritual artifacts. For ordinary cultivators, these creatures held great allure, so many lower-stage cultivators came to test their luck.
These people, who even dared to venture where元婴and condensation core stage cultivators went, acted with such trepidation. If this became common knowledge, they would be laughed at by the entire cultivation community.
"Fellow Daoists, your words are incorrect. While low-grade妖兽 do dominate this area, it doesn't mean high-ranking妖修 can never come here. As the saying goes: better safe than sorry. Our target is of great importance, so we must remain vigilant. Otherwise, if high-ranking妖修 encounter us, they might cause a commotion that could jeopardize our mission."
Fellow Daoist Fan nodded in agreement. Others then began to manifest their own abilities, as all洞玄期 cultivators knew some form of concealment techniques.
Some were more proficient than others, but even the simpler methods would suffice for this mission. With additional隐匿符, they could achieve good results.
Lin Xuan was an expert in such matters. His Black Moon Heavenly Witch Technique had a return to simplicity effect. If he revealed his true strength, these few洞玄期 cultivators might be shocked, but that would raise suspicion.
He did not want his cultivation and identity exposed yet, so he used ordinary concealment techniques.
The process seemed complex when described, but once agreed upon, it was swift. The group moved on as eight immortals crossing a river, each displaying their own abilities.
An hour passed. Due to the need for concealment, they could not travel too quickly, but slow was relative. They had already traveled ten thousand miles into the Cold Spirit Ice Plains.
Still, compared to the vastness of this plain, they were in the outer regions. Their progress was slow, but patience was key when searching妖族 territory with meticulous planning.
Fellow Daoist Fan did not reveal the exact location of the ancient site, but he had chosen a route that required careful planning for safety. However, it would take over a month to reach their destination due to detours around potential high-ranking妖修 habitats.
Since Fellow Daoist Fan was clear about this, Lin Xuan felt no urgency. With his strength, he did not fear any obstacles, but smooth sailing was the best outcome.
He followed them as they traveled, acting like an ordinary洞玄期 cultivator. His experience in acting made it impossible for these few洞玄期 cultivators to spot any flaws.
Ten days passed without incident. They had encountered low-grade妖兽, but none that could detect their concealment techniques.
"Have we covered a third of the journey, Fellow Daoist Fan?" asked the man in fine robes.
"Yes, about a third," replied Fellow Daoist Fan, then added with surprise: "Ice Arrow Mountain, have you been there before?"
"I did visit it over a thousand years ago. I once fought against a high-ranking妖修 and nearly perished at his hands. Crossing Ice Arrow Mountain doesn't put us in the heart of the Cold Spirit Ice Plains, but from here on, high-ranking妖修 are more common. We must be extra cautious," said the man in fine robes.
No one objected anymore. All were洞玄期 cultivators with extensive experience, and they had all encountered high-ranking妖修 at some point. These beings, after gaining intelligence, often outmatched their peers due to their innate talents.
While they could handle a few high-ranking妖修, they knew this was someone else's territory. If their movements were discovered, facing multiple high-ranking妖修 would be dangerous.
"Everyone must remain vigilant. Ice Arrow Mountain is home to many ice arrow beasts. While these creatures are not high-ranking妖族, each one has the strength of a condensation core stage cultivator. Their numbers make them troublesome if they get entangled with us. The key risk is that our concealment might be compromised," said the man in fine robes.
Since he had visited this area before, his knowledge of the terrain was clear. He instructed as though leading an old horse to water, taking charge despite being a guest.
Fellow Daoist Fan smiled and followed suit, knowing they needed to prepare for Ice Arrow Mountain's challenges.
They rested for half an hour, adjusted their qi and spirit, and then revealed their best concealment techniques or used隐匿符. The man in fine robes had considerable influence; even the rebellious Fire Demon Fellow Daoist agreed.
Lin Xuan was skeptical but maintained a proper demeanor.
"Why don't we take a detour around Ice Arrow Mountain?" asked the woman in fine robes, showing confusion.
"We can't, Fellow Daoist Fu. I considered all routes when choosing this one. The nearby areas are more dangerous and difficult to traverse," replied the man in fine robes before Fellow Daoist Fan interjected with a bitter smile.
The woman frowned but did not speak further, understanding they were in this together.
Lin Xuan noticed that while Fellow Daoist Fan mentioned the difficulty of nearby routes, he didn't specify what. What was hidden between these regions?
Despite his curiosity, Lin Xuan kept silent. His strength made him immune to such concerns; let them bicker if they wished.
Half an hour passed as their energy and spirit improved significantly compared to before. They were not reluctant to rest more but recognized the dangers of staying in one place.
They then used concealment techniques again, this time revealing their best methods. Fellow Daoist Fan nodded approvingly.
"Everyone follow me, maintaining a distance of one hundred miles between each other. Fly as slowly as possible."
Fellow Daoist Fan's instructions were earnest; rapid travel could reveal their presence, and the distance would minimize that risk while allowing them to sense each other with their divine awareness.