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第三千一百五十二章 未雨绸缪

"Little Sister, that Lin Xiao is too arrogant. Do we really have to let him get away with it?"

In the depths of the ice plain, there stood a magnificent building, resembling a琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilion and jade palace), beautiful beyond compare.

Two women were moving through this place, discussing something in detail.

The speaker was an exquisite beauty, but her presence felt eerie. She seemed like a venomous snake capable of devouring any powerful prey.

She is the Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent!

Indeed, she is one of the Nine True Demonic Primordial Ancestors. Surprisingly, this top-tier powerhouse willingly submitted to Ice Spirit and moved here.

This behavior was astonishing, but regardless of the reason, two True Demonic Primordial Ancestors working together were formidable. They might not be invincible in the world, but few forces dared to provoke them.

Such a top-tier powerhouse could cause endless commotion just by stomping their feet. However, what they discussed now had significant ties to Lin Xuan.

This would certainly stir up a great fuss if revealed. After all, cultivators at the initial stage of tribulation were formidable lords in their own right, but still far behind True Demonic Primordial Ancestors.

Ordinary old monsters from the tribulation period wouldn't even catch their attention. The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent's tone was calm on the surface, but a closer look revealed her unease about Lin Xuan.

What could this boy possibly be so remarkable that he commands the respect and caution of True Demonic Primordial Ancestors?

And indeed, the Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent had good reason to react thus. She had interacted with Lin Xuan over a thousand years ago.

To put it bluntly, she watched his growth from afar. Initially, she didn't pay much attention due to their vast power gap. However, as time passed, that boy displayed astonishing talent, reaching his current level in just a few millennia.

It was truly shocking!

Even her past self couldn't match him.

This unassuming youth already warranted her attention and respect.

What made it even more alarming was not only his rapid cultivation but also the formidable combat power he exhibited. He far outshone others of the same rank.

While others might have heard rumors, the Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent and Ice Spirit had a significant advantage in understanding the details of that battle.

The old demon known as Xue was not only at the middle stage of tribulation but also had the bloodline of the dragon clan. Despite his outstanding strength, he was effortlessly eradicated by Lin Xuan.

Even the ancient Demon Emperor's secret techniques couldn't contain him. If this boy grew further, even they might face headaches.

This wasn't mere speculation; the Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent genuinely felt a threat from Lin Xuan. His upgrade speed was a true monster.

To nip danger in the bud, she felt it was time to stop his growth. As a True Demonic Primordial Ancestor, she couldn't be soft-hearted and let him grow into a heartache.

Lin Xuan had entered the tribulation period; it was high time to eliminate him from this world.

"Easy said than done."

Ice Spirit sighed, her body surrounded by faint mist, making her hard to see. The beauty added an air of mystery.

In the realm of loss, she once fought with Lin Xuan and suffered significant losses. Her avatar even got eradicated in the end. How could she not hate that boy deeply?

However, as a True Demonic Primordial Ancestor, she couldn't casually venture into the Spirit Realm. If her identity was exposed, it would cause a great commotion, potentially sparking conflicts among the three realms.

With such concerns, she had no choice but to remain helpless against Lin Xuan.

"Little Sister said we could ask for help from some powerful beings in the Spirit Realm…" The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent sounded puzzled.

It's said that wealth moves hearts. As a True Demonic Primordial Ancestor, she had lived countless years and even some powerful cultivators in the Spirit Realm might have connections with her.

Ice Spirit originally planned to use some treasures to persuade those beings to eliminate Lin Xuan.

Everything seemed almost settled when Xue the old demon fell under Lin Xuan's hand. He was a middle-stage tribulation cultivator, dominant for millions of years.

Lin Xuan's displayed strength was truly shocking. The powerful beings who intended to intervene were all stunned. Although some among them might be stronger than Xue, they didn't want to wade into this murky water.

Indeed, the price Ice Spirit offered was extremely tempting. But without life to enjoy those treasures, they had no interest in provoking Lin Xuan.

This wasn't about being brave or cowardly; it's that Lin Xuan has changed. Tribulation cultivators have lifespans stretching millions of years. Even if they couldn't achieve immortality, living for a million years was easy.

So, these beings were extremely cautious and unwilling to take risks without absolute certainty.

Everything seemed settled, but now they were shirking their responsibilities. Ice Spirit had no choice but to accept this.

"..."

The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent was also frustrated, unable to come up with a good plan in a short time.

"Should we just let Lin Xiao go for now? No, if we continue, it will become a heartache."

Her unwilling voice echoed.

Originally, as a True Demonic Primordial Ancestor, she was already the top-tier combat force in the three realms. But Lin Xuan's cultivation speed genuinely frightened her. Now that he had entered the tribulation period, she dared not underestimate him anymore.

"Little Sister is right. However, I am currently preoccupied and unable to deal with that fellow," Ice Spirit sighed.

"Why? What urgent matter do you have?" The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent was surprised.

"The other secret treasure of the Arhats' King has a lead."

"What! Another treasure of the Arhats' King, are you sure?" The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent's face lit up with excitement upon hearing this.

Legend had it that before his rebirth as an Arhat, he left behind seven treasures to seal away his supreme power. If someone from the Arhat lineage gathered these seven treasures and released the封印 (seal), they could obtain the Arhats' King's supreme abilities, a feat even immortals would envy.

"Ah, I see."

The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Serpent nodded in understanding. As they say, there are priorities.

While she hated Lin Xuan deeply, she knew finding the Arhats' King's treasures was more important.

If she could gather all the treasures and gain the supreme power of the Arhats' King, it didn't matter how outrageous Lin Xuan's actions were.

The Arhats' King could even slay true immortals. No matter how fast Lin Xuan cultivated, he couldn't reach that level.

And naturally, she would benefit immensely. If everything went smoothly, she might even advance further and become a true immortal.

This was no idle talk; she was already the top-tier in the three realms, just one step away from becoming an immortal.

"I will spare no effort to assist you in obtaining the Arhats' King's treasures," Ice Spirit vowed.

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