“ dà jiā fàng xīn ， běn zūn qǐ huì bù zhī dào tiān yuán fǎng yě xīn bó bó ， wǒ yǔ tā men hé zuò ， shì yǒu lǐ yóu de 。” duì yú zhòng rén de fǎn yìng ， zǐ páo dà wèn bìng wú yì wài zhī sè ， fǎn ér xiōng yǒu chéng zhú de kāi kǒu ， xiǎn de zhì zhū zài wò 。
“大家放心，本尊岂会不知道天缘舫野心勃勃，我与他们合作，是有理由的。”对于众人的反应，紫袍大汶并无意外之色，反而胸有成竹的开口，显得智珠在握。
"Rest assured, my fellow cultivators, how could I not know the ambitions of the Heavenly Destiny Boat? My cooperation with them is for a reason," Dai Wen in his purple robe spoke confidently, showing no surprise at their reactions.
“ mǎ xiōng qǐng shuō 。” bái méi lǎo zhě tiǎn le tiǎn shé tou ， huǎn huǎn kāi kǒu ， qí tā rén yě lù chū cè ěr qīng tīng de shén sè 。
“马兄请说。”白眉老者舔了舔舌头，缓缓开口，其他人也露出侧耳倾听的神色。
"Brother Ma, please speak." The white-browed elder licked his tongue and slowly opened his mouth, while others showed attentive expressions.
“ dà jiā zhǐ zhī dào wǒ men yǔ tiān yuán fǎng zài shēng yì shàng yǒu chōng tū ， kǒng pà hái bù qīng chǔ ， duì fāng yǐ jīng tóu kào lí yào gōng ， chéng wéi le tā men zài yōu zhōu de fēn duò 。”
“大家只知道我们与天缘舫在生意上有冲突，恐怕还不清楚，对方已经投靠离药宫，成为了他们在幽州的分舵。”
"As everyone knows, we have conflicts with the Heavenly Destiny Boat in our business dealings, but few of you are aware that they have already allied themselves with the Departure Medicine Palace. They've become a branch faction of their organization in Youzhou."
zǐ páo dà hàn yǔ gé dāo zuò ， cǐ huà yī chū ， suǒ yǒu níng dān qī xiū shì wú bù liǎn sè dà biàn le “ bù kě néng ， lí yào gōng nǎi shì yāo yún shí èr zhōu qī dà zōng mén zhī yī ， shí lì shēn bú jiàn dǐ ， tīng shuō yuán yīng hòu qī de dà xiū shì ， jiù yǒu liǎng sān rén zhī duō ， gōng nèi qí tā gāo shǒu ， gèng shì bù jì qí shù ， suī rán tā men yǔ tiān yuán fǎng yǒu jiū gé ， kě nà shì yóu yú tiān yuán fǎng zōng zhǔ céng zài lí yào gōng xué yì de yuán gù ， tīng shuō ， yě bù guò shì yī pǔ tōng de nèi mén dì zǐ ， zuò wèi xiū xiān jiè de qíng tiān zhī zhù ， bù zhī duō shǎo mén pài xiǎng yào yī fù lí yào gōng ér bù kě dé ， xiǎo xiǎo de tiān yuán fǎng duì fāng zěn me kě néng kàn shàng yǎn ne ？” bái méi lǎo zhě jīng hū zhe shuō 。
紫袍大汉语格叨座，此话一出，所有凝丹期修士无不脸色大变了“不可能，离药宫乃是夭云十二州七大宗门之一，实力深不见底，听说元婴后期的大修士，就有两三人之多，宫内其他高手，更是不计其数，虽然他们与天缘舫有纠葛，可那是由于天缘舫宗主曾在离药宫学艺的缘故，听说，也不过是一普通的内门弟子，做为修仙界的擎天之柱，不知多少门派想要依附离药宫而不可得，小小的天缘舫对方怎么可能看上眼呢？”白眉老者惊呼着说。
The purple-robed Dai Wen's words caused all the condensation core cultivators to change color dramatically. "Impossible! The Departure Medicine Palace is one of the seven major sects in the Sky Cloud Twelve Provinces, with depths that can't be fathomed. It's said there are two or three late-stage元婴 cultivators among them, and countless other experts within its walls. Although they have conflicts with the Heavenly Destiny Boat, it was due to the fact that their sect leader once studied at the Departure Medicine Palace. I've heard he is merely an ordinary inner door disciple. As a pillar of the cultivation world, how could such a minor sect like the Heavenly Destiny Boat be of any interest to them?" The white-browed elder exclaimed.
“ zhōu xiōng suǒ yán méi cuò ， rán ér wǒ shuō de xiāo xī jué duì shì zhēn de ， lí yào gōng zǒng tán yuǎn zài yún zhōu ， wǒ men zhè yàng de mán huāng zhī dì tā men gēn běn bù kàn zài yǎn lǐ ， dàn zhè yī cì ， què pài lái le yī wèi yuán yīng jí de wài táng zhǎng lǎo ， zhǎng guǎn yōu zhōu fēn duò zhī shì ， wǒ suī rán méi yǒu jiàn guò nà wèi qián bèi ， dàn yǐ yòng shū xìn de fāng shì tán tuǒ ， zhǐ yào chú qù nà liǎng gè yā tou ， wǒ men bài xuān gé jiù kě yǐ yǔ tiān yuán fǎng hé èr wéi yī ， gòng tóng chéng wéi lí yào gōng zài yōu zhōu de fēn duò ， zhè yì wèi zhe shén me ， wǒ xiǎng bù xū yào wǒ duō shuō 。” zǐ páo dà hàn huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu 。
“周兄所言没错，然而我说的消息绝对是真的，离药宫总坛远在云州，我们这样的蛮荒之地他们根本不看在眼里，但这一次，却派来了一位元婴级的外堂长老，掌管幽州分舵之事，我虽然没有见过那位前辈，但已用书信的方式谈妥，只要除去那两个丫头，我们拜轩阁就可以与天缘舫合二为一，共同成为离药宫在幽州的分舵，这意味着什么，我想不需要我多说。”紫袍大汉缓缓的开口。
"Brother Zhou's words are correct. However, my news is absolutely true. The Departure Medicine Palace's main headquarters is far in Yunzhou, and they don't pay attention to places like ours. But this time, they sent a late-stage元婴 cultivator as a branch faction leader. The excitement of the elders can be imagined. With the Departure Medicine Palace as our backing, we'll be able to walk freely in Youzhou."
qí tā rén tīng le ， wú bù liǎn lù xīng fèn zhī sè ， jī dòng yì yú yán biǎo le 。
其他人听了，无不脸露兴奋之色，激动溢于言表了。
"Brother Ma, do you really think they agreed? We could join?" The scarred cultivator excitedly said.
xiū xiān ， xiū xiān ， chú le gè rén de zī zhì yǔ jī yuán ， yǒu méi yǒu yí gè dà mén pài zuò wèi kào shān ， yě hěn dà chéng dù J1 jué dìng zhe cǐ rén néng fǒu zài xiān dào shàng zǒu yuǎn 。
修仙，修仙，除了各人的资质与机缘，有没有一个大门派做为靠山，也很大程度J1决定着此人能否在仙道上走远。
"Indeed, just eliminate those two girls and use the branch faction as a gift for their visit," the purple-robed Dai Wen nodded without hesitation.
bì jìng mén pài néng gòu tí gōng bì hù 、 tái quán ， xiū xiān zī yuán yě yào wěn dìng dé duō ， yuè dà de mén pài yì wèi zhe yǒu yuè dà de hǎo chù 。
毕竟门派能够提供庇护、炱全，修仙资源也要稳定得多，越大的门派意味着有越大的好处。
The other cultivators felt a bit of pain at the thought of losing the considerable wealth accumulated by the branch faction over the years. But after a moment's consideration, they reasoned that since none of them would become the headmaster anyway, it was no harm to do this as a favor. They all nodded in agreement.
dāng rán ， sàn xiū zhī zhōng yě bú shì méi yǒu gāo shǒu ， dàn xiāng duì lái shuō ， jī lǜ yào xiǎo dé duō ， xiū xiān jiè dǐng ér jiān ér de cún zài ， tōng cháng hái shì nà xiē dà pài zhōng bù qīng yì chū shì de lǎo guài wù 。
当然，散修之中也不是没有高手，但相对来说，几率要小得多，修仙界顶儿尖儿的存在，通常还是那些大派中不轻易出世的老怪物。
"Very well, if everyone has no objections, then we'll settle on this." The purple-robed Dai Wen narrowed his eyes, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his pupils.
zhèng yīn wèi jiā rù zōng mén yǒu zhū duō hǎo chù ， suǒ yǐ xiū xiān zhě wú bù xuē jiān le nǎo dài wǎng dà de mén pài lǐ zuān ， ér yī xiē xiǎo de zōng mén jiā zú ， zé xuǎn zé chéng wéi dà mén pài de yī fù 。
正因为加入宗门有诸多好处，所以修仙者无不削尖了脑袋往大的门派里钻，而一些小的宗门家族，则选择成为大门派的依附。
The Departure Medicine Palace's reputation would allow them to act freely in Youzhou and obtain medicinal treasures effortlessly. Even the prospect of condensing an元婴 was possible.
dà mén pài yě jiè cǐ zhǎn wài wéi shì lì ， kě wèi gè dé qí suǒ 。
大门派也借此展外围势力，可谓各得其所。
Not only did they plan to use the branch faction for rebellion, but Lin Xuan had arrived at the back of Piao Yun Valley alone.
rán ér fán shì dōu yǒu lì wài de 。
然而凡事都有例外的。
A slanted path appeared before him.
bǐ rú shuō ， lí yào gōng ， zuò wèi tiān yún shí èr zhōu de qī dà zōng mén zhī yī ， shí lì shēn bù kě cè ， běn lái jiù shì páng rán dà wù ， gēn běn bù xū yào xiǎo de zōng mén jiā zú yī fù 。
比如说，离药宫，做为天云十二州的七大宗门之一，实力深不可测，本来就是庞然大物，根本不需要小的宗门家族依附。
Though it seemed endless, a faint memory flashed across Lin Xuan's face. He had been born here and knew every inch of Piao Yun Valley well, especially the Refining Heart Path. It was here that he had endured great hardships and taken his first solid steps in cultivation.
nà shí tā men lái shuō ， bù jǐn méi yǒu sī háo hǎo chù ， fǎn ér huì chéng wéi léi zhuì de 。
那时他们来说，不仅没有丝毫好处，反而会成为累赘的。
Lin Xuan smiled slightly as he slowly descended. Even though this place had undergone many changes, it seemed unchanged to him. He knew little about the Refining Heart Path but understood that its abundant energy allowed for rapid cultivation within.
qí shì lì zhī dà ， yǐ dào le bù kě xiǎng xiàng de dì bù ， hé xiǎo xiǎo de bài xuān gé ， shì wán quán méi yǒu bàn fǎ xiàng bǐ de 。
其势力之大，已到了不可想象的地步，和小小的拜轩阁，是完全没有办法相比的。
According to Piao Yun Valley's elders, it was discovered around three thousand years ago and believed to be left by ancient cultivators. The deeper one ventured, the more terrifying the illusions became. Even the former master of Piao Yun Valley could not fully penetrate it after about a hundred meters before retreating in defeat.
méi xiǎng dào jū rán néng gòu chéng wéi kǔn ； de fēn duò ， zhòng zhǎng lǎo de xīng fèn kě xiǎng ér zhī ， yǐ hòu dǐng zhe lí yào gōng xiū shì de jīn zì zhāo pái ， bié de zhōu bù gǎn shuō ， zhì shǎo zài yōu zhōu shì kě yǐ héng zhe zǒu le 。
没想到居然能够成为悃；的分舵，众长老的兴奋可想而知，以后顶着离药宫修士的金字招牌，别的州不敢说，至少在幽州是可以横着走了。
The other cultivators were puzzled but found that the illusions served as mental training for low-stage cultivators. Lin Xuan had endured and gained much from them back then, though his cultivation level was too low to appreciate their full power now.
“ mǎ xiōng ， duì fāng zhēn de tóng yì le ， wǒ men dōu kě yǐ jiā rù ？” bā liǎn xiū shì xīng fèn de kāi kǒu 。
“马兄，对方真的同意了，我们都可以加入？”疤脸修士兴奋的开口。
Lin Xuan stepped into the path, his expression turning interested when he noticed the flames suddenly parting before him.
“ bù cuò ， zhǐ yào miè le liǎng gè yā tou ， jiāng bài xuān gé zuò wèi jìn jiàn zhī lǐ jí kě 。” zǐ páo dà hàn háo bù yóu yù de diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
“不错，只要灭了两个丫头，将拜轩阁做为觐见之礼即可。”紫袍大汉毫不犹豫的点了点头。
As he walked further, the flames grew thicker, and a meter-high fire sprouted from the ground. The scene transformed into a fiery inferno.
zhòng xiū shì tīng le ， yǒu xiē ròu téng ， bì jìng bài xuān gé zhè xiē nián ， jī zǎn le xiāng dāng kě guān de cái fù ， bù guò shāo yī zhuǎn niàn ， fǎn zhèng zì jǐ yòu dāng bù liǎo hóng zhǔ ， zuò gè shùn shuǐ rén qíng yòu yǒu shén me bù kě yǐ ne ？
众修士听了，有些肉疼，毕竟拜轩阁这些年，积攒了相当可观的财富，不过稍一转念，反正自己又当不了闳主，做个顺水人情又有什么不可以呢？
But Lin Xuan's lips curved into a smile. He remembered enduring great hardships back then. Now... as an元婴 cultivator, these minor illusions posed no threat to him.
dāng jí fēn fēn diǎn tóu 。
当即纷纷点头。
Without casting any protective barriers, he walked through the flames unbothered. As his footsteps moved, the flames parted automatically, creating a path for him.
“ hǎo ， dà jiā jì rán méi yǒu yì jiàn ， nà zhè jiàn shì qíng jiù zhè me dìng xià lái le 。” zǐ páo dà hàn yǎn jīng wēi mī ， tóng kǒng zhōng shǎn guò yī sī dé yì 。
“好，大家既然没有意见，那这件事情就这么定下来了。”紫袍大汉眼睛微眯，瞳孔中闪过一丝得意。
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and showed interest. This was different from ordinary illusions.
nà wèi qián bèi kě shì zài shū xìn zhōng xǔ xià chéng nuò ， dá r yīng ràng zì jǐ zuò shàng fù duò zhǔ gāo wèi de 。
那位前辈可是在书信中许下承诺，答r应让自己坐上副舵主高位的。
He closed his eyes, releasing his divine sense to search around. But after some time, he found nothing. The restrictions seemed interconnected, making it impossible to discern their nature from outside.
yǒu le lí yào gōng wēi míng de zhèn shè ， zì jǐ zài yōu zhōu kě yǐ wéi suǒ yù wéi ， dān yào fǎ bǎo hái bù tuò shǒu kě dé ， jiù suàn rì hòu níng jié yuán yīng yě shì dà yǒu kě néng de 。
有了离药宫威名的震慑，自己在幽州可以为所欲为，丹药法宝还不唾手可得，就算日后凝结元婴也是大有可能的。
A faint smile played on Lin Xuan's lips as he continued forward.
qiě bù shuō fēn duò nà xiē rén zài tú móu zào fǎn ， cǐ pōu zài bài xuān gé zǒng tán 。
且不说分舵那些人在图谋造反，此剖在拜轩阁总坛。
Soon, the scenery changed again, and the flames vanished, replaced by a vast icy world. A thousand miles of ice, a thousand miles of snow, with fierce winds cutting like knives.
lín xuān yí gè rén lái dào le piāo yún gǔ hòu shān 。
林轩一个人来到了飘云谷后山。
But Lin Xuan felt nothing; his cultivation level was too high to be affected by this restriction.
yī tiáo xié xié de tōng dào chū xiàn zài 7 yǎn qián 。
一条斜斜的通道出现在7眼前。
Instead, a warm feeling welled up in him as he recalled the frozen desert plains. He wondered how the mischievous little snow fox was doing now.
shēn bú jiàn dǐ ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng ， què yǐn yǐn shǎn guò huí yì 。
深不见底，林轩的脸上，却隐隐闪过回忆。
Though Lin Xuan wasn't worried, the Snow Fox Queen had passed away, but Aikuo's breadth of mind and demeanor would make her an excellent leader. Even if she fell short of her father in cultivation, the Heart Erosion Peach and the inheritance treasure would allow her to withstand great beasts. With her care, Fragrance would grow strong.
tā yuán běn jiù chū shēn yú zhè lǐ ， duì yú piāo yún gǔ de yī cǎo yī mù fēi cháng shú xī ， gèng bú yòng shuō liàn xīn lù ， dāng nián zì jǐ kě shì zài zhè lǐ jīng lì le mò dà kǔ chǔ ， tóng shí yě tà chū le xiū xiān jiān shí de yī bù 。
他原本就出身于这里，对于飘云谷的一草一木非常熟悉，更不用说炼心路，当年自己可是在这里经历了莫大苦楚，同时也踏出了修仙坚实的一步。
With a warm smile on his lips, Lin Xuan walked through the snowstorm when suddenly, fierce winds howled, turning into countless ice daggers that flashed with cold light, rushing towards him.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū dàn dàn de xiào róng ， màn màn wǎng xià zǒu ， zhè qí miào zhī dì zì rán yǒu dì zǐ shǒu hòu ， bù guò jiàn dào lín xuān ， zì rán méi rén gǎn zǔ lán ， fǎn ér wú bù gōng jìng de xíng lǐ ， dāng rì liǎng wèi gé zhǔ xiàng tā xià guì de shì yǐ chuán biàn le zhěng gè zǒng tán 。
林轩嘴角边露出淡淡的笑容，慢慢往下走，这奇妙之地自然有弟子守候，不过见到林轩，自然没人敢阻拦，反而无不恭敬的行礼，当日两位阁主像他下跪的事已传遍了整个总坛。
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and extended his hand, lightly tapping it. No visible magical treasures appeared as the ice daggers shattered inexplicably. He continued on unimpeded.
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， shēn xíng jiàn jiàn yǐn méi zài le hēi àn zhī zhōng 。
林轩点点头，身形渐渐隐没在了黑暗之中。
The next illusion was the Underworld. Ghosts and spirits surrounded him, countless vengeful souls laughing wildly as they lunged at him.
jǐn guǎn lì jīng le cāng sāng qǐ fú ， bù guò zhè tōng dào què sì hū méi yǒu shén me gǎi biàn de 。
尽管历经了沧桑起伏，不过这通道却似乎没有什么改变的。
Back then, this had been where his Refining Heart Path ended. Further progress was beyond human endurance, even for Lin Xuan's resilient mind.
shuō qǐ zhè liàn xīn lù ， lín xuān zhī dào de qí shí yě bù duō ， zhǐ zhī dào lǐ miàn de líng qì shí fēn chōng zú ， zài lǐ miàn xiū liàn yǒu shì bàn gōng bèi de xiào guǒ 。
说起这炼心路，林轩知道的其实也不多，只知道里面的灵气十分充足，在里面修炼有事半功倍的效果。
He remembered being torn apart by myriad ghosts, the excruciating pain. But now...
jù shuō qí zuì chū bèi xiàn shì zài sān qiān nián qián ， jù piāo yún gǔ de qián bèi tuī cè yīng gāi shì gǔ xiū shì liú xià lái de 。
据说其最初被现是在三千年前，据飘云谷的前辈推测应该是古修士留下来的。
As countless vengeful souls rushed towards him, Lin Xuan merely grunted. His sudden burst of energy created a shockwave that spread outwards, causing all the ghostly figures to panic and disintegrate like bubbles.
lǐ miàn huàn jìng chóng chóng ， shí jìn rù lǐ miàn ， jiù fǎng fú shēn chù shí bā céng dì yù zhī zhōng ， ér qiě yuè wǎng lǐ zǒu 「 huàn jìng yuè kǒng bù ， jí biàn dāng nián de piāo yún gǔ zhī zhǔ ， yě méi néng wán quán shēn rù qí zhōng ， zài dà yuē shù bǎi mǐ hòu ， jiù láng bèi de tuì huí lái le 。
里面幻境重重，十进入里面，就仿佛身处十八层地狱之中，而且越往里走「幻境越恐怖，即便当年的飘云谷之主，也没能完全深入其中，在大约数百米后，就狼狈的退回来了。
Not only did the ghosts vanish, but even the restrictions themselves paused due to Lin Xuan's shocking cultivation level. But he narrowed his eyes, showing a hint of seriousness instead.
"Rest assured, my fellow cultivators, how could I not know the ambitions of the Heavenly Destiny Boat? My cooperation with them is for a reason," Dai Wen in his purple robe spoke confidently, showing no surprise at their reactions.
"Brother Ma, please speak." The white-browed elder licked his tongue and slowly opened his mouth, while others showed attentive expressions.
"As everyone knows, we have conflicts with the Heavenly Destiny Boat in our business dealings, but few of you are aware that they have already allied themselves with the Departure Medicine Palace. They've become a branch faction of their organization in Youzhou."
"What?"
The purple-robed Dai Wen's words caused all the condensation core cultivators to change color dramatically. "Impossible! The Departure Medicine Palace is one of the seven major sects in the Sky Cloud Twelve Provinces, with depths that can't be fathomed. It's said there are two or three late-stage元婴 cultivators among them, and countless other experts within its walls. Although they have conflicts with the Heavenly Destiny Boat, it was due to the fact that their sect leader once studied at the Departure Medicine Palace. I've heard he is merely an ordinary inner door disciple. As a pillar of the cultivation world, how could such a minor sect like the Heavenly Destiny Boat be of any interest to them?" The white-browed elder exclaimed.
"Brother Zhou's words are correct. However, my news is absolutely true. The Departure Medicine Palace's main headquarters is far in Yunzhou, and they don't pay attention to places like ours. But this time, they sent a late-stage元婴 cultivator as a branch faction leader. The excitement of the elders can be imagined. With the Departure Medicine Palace as our backing, we'll be able to walk freely in Youzhou."
"Brother Ma, do you really think they agreed? We could join?" The scarred cultivator excitedly said.
"Indeed, just eliminate those two girls and use the branch faction as a gift for their visit," the purple-robed Dai Wen nodded without hesitation.
The other cultivators felt a bit of pain at the thought of losing the considerable wealth accumulated by the branch faction over the years. But after a moment's consideration, they reasoned that since none of them would become the headmaster anyway, it was no harm to do this as a favor. They all nodded in agreement.
"Very well, if everyone has no objections, then we'll settle on this." The purple-robed Dai Wen narrowed his eyes, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his pupils.
The Departure Medicine Palace's reputation would allow them to act freely in Youzhou and obtain medicinal treasures effortlessly. Even the prospect of condensing an元婴 was possible.
Not only did they plan to use the branch faction for rebellion, but Lin Xuan had arrived at the back of Piao Yun Valley alone.
A slanted path appeared before him.
Though it seemed endless, a faint memory flashed across Lin Xuan's face. He had been born here and knew every inch of Piao Yun Valley well, especially the Refining Heart Path. It was here that he had endured great hardships and taken his first solid steps in cultivation.
Lin Xuan smiled slightly as he slowly descended. Even though this place had undergone many changes, it seemed unchanged to him. He knew little about the Refining Heart Path but understood that its abundant energy allowed for rapid cultivation within.
According to Piao Yun Valley's elders, it was discovered around three thousand years ago and believed to be left by ancient cultivators. The deeper one ventured, the more terrifying the illusions became. Even the former master of Piao Yun Valley could not fully penetrate it after about a hundred meters before retreating in defeat.
The other cultivators were puzzled but found that the illusions served as mental training for low-stage cultivators. Lin Xuan had endured and gained much from them back then, though his cultivation level was too low to appreciate their full power now.
Lin Xuan stepped into the path, his expression turning interested when he noticed the flames suddenly parting before him.
As he walked further, the flames grew thicker, and a meter-high fire sprouted from the ground. The scene transformed into a fiery inferno.
But Lin Xuan's lips curved into a smile. He remembered enduring great hardships back then. Now... as an元婴 cultivator, these minor illusions posed no threat to him.
Without casting any protective barriers, he walked through the flames unbothered. As his footsteps moved, the flames parted automatically, creating a path for him.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and showed interest. This was different from ordinary illusions.
He closed his eyes, releasing his divine sense to search around. But after some time, he found nothing. The restrictions seemed interconnected, making it impossible to discern their nature from outside.
A faint smile played on Lin Xuan's lips as he continued forward.
Soon, the scenery changed again, and the flames vanished, replaced by a vast icy world. A thousand miles of ice, a thousand miles of snow, with fierce winds cutting like knives.
But Lin Xuan felt nothing; his cultivation level was too high to be affected by this restriction.
Instead, a warm feeling welled up in him as he recalled the frozen desert plains. He wondered how the mischievous little snow fox was doing now.
Though Lin Xuan wasn't worried, the Snow Fox Queen had passed away, but Aikuo's breadth of mind and demeanor would make her an excellent leader. Even if she fell short of her father in cultivation, the Heart Erosion Peach and the inheritance treasure would allow her to withstand great beasts. With her care, Fragrance would grow strong.
With a warm smile on his lips, Lin Xuan walked through the snowstorm when suddenly, fierce winds howled, turning into countless ice daggers that flashed with cold light, rushing towards him.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and extended his hand, lightly tapping it. No visible magical treasures appeared as the ice daggers shattered inexplicably. He continued on unimpeded.
The next illusion was the Underworld. Ghosts and spirits surrounded him, countless vengeful souls laughing wildly as they lunged at him.
Back then, this had been where his Refining Heart Path ended. Further progress was beyond human endurance, even for Lin Xuan's resilient mind.
He remembered being torn apart by myriad ghosts, the excruciating pain. But now...
As countless vengeful souls rushed towards him, Lin Xuan merely grunted. His sudden burst of energy created a shockwave that spread outwards, causing all the ghostly figures to panic and disintegrate like bubbles.
Not only did the ghosts vanish, but even the restrictions themselves paused due to Lin Xuan's shocking cultivation level. But he narrowed his eyes, showing a hint of seriousness instead.