The Ancient Frost Realm was an extremely cold Spiritual Realm. This realm was completely covered in ice and snow. There was not a single trace of green to be seen. Everywhere was a world of ice and snow. If a cup of water was placed outside, it would turn into ice in a few breaths of time.
Such a harsh place was obviously not suitable for ordinary people to live in. However, to cultivators, the dense Ice Spiritual Qi here was their favorite.
However, although this realm was vast, there were countless dangers hidden within. Be it powerful demonic beasts or sudden gales, they were all terrifying existences that could instantly kill a YuanYing cultivator. Therefore, there weren't many cultivators in this world. Only a few thousand people lived in a castle made of ice condensed from magic power.
This ice city was built on a spirit mountain that was over ten thousand feet tall. It was not very large, only about ten miles in radius. However, the defensive measures were very strict. Countless layers of spell formations were stacked on top of each other, making it impregnable. Even a Body Integration Stage cultivator might not be able to break into this place. Of course, these defenses were mainly built to defend against terrifying demonic beasts or natural disasters that could appear at any time.
The owner of the ice castle was a YuanYing cultivator of the Ice Element. Normally, he would hide in a secret room under the castle to cultivate. Everything outside was managed by his son.
The ice castle was open to the public. They welcomed cultivators from other realms to stay here and search for treasures in this realm. This was because when these cultivators stayed here, they could bring them considerable benefits. Furthermore, they might even find some high grade materials. According to the rules, the City Lord had the right to purchase them first. This was also a very advantageous place.
Right now, Song Zhong, Han Bing 'er, Venerable Master Xuanyuan and the rest who had escaped with great difficulty were staying in a courtyard here. This was a courtyard that the City Lord specially prepared for foreign cultivators.
After the battle that day, Venerable Master Xuanyuan was severely injured. He only managed to escape with the help of Song Zhong and Han Bing 'er. After that, they went through dozens of Spiritual Realms and changed their identities continuously. Only when they were sure that no one was following them did the three of them come here and meet up with the two YuanYing late stage cultivators who were already waiting here.
One of them was a fire-type spell cultivator called Taoist Lieyan, while the other was an earth-type sword cultivator called Shi Jian. Among them, Daoist Lieyan was a friend of Master Xuanyuan, the one who had obtained Daoist Thunder's treasure map. The stone sword was the helper that Taoist Lieyan had invited.
When Master Xuanyuan arrived, he was heavily injured. Although they were anxious, they could only stop and wait for him to recover. Otherwise, without the help of a peak Nascent Soul cultivator, they wouldn't be able to obtain Daoist Lightning's cave residence.
In the blink of an eye, Song Zhong and the others had stayed in the Ancient Cold World for half a year. On this day, Venerable Master Xuanyuan, who had been in seclusion to recuperate, finally recovered from his injuries and came out. Lieyan Taoist was overjoyed and hastily summoned everyone for a meeting.
In the living room, the five of them sat in a circle. The skinny and black-skinned Taoist Lieyan cupped his hands and smiled at Venerable Master Xuanyuan, "Congratulations brother, you have finally recovered from your injuries!"
"Congratulations, congratulations!" The others followed suit.
"Thank you, thank you!" Venerable Master Xuanyuan said with an embarrassed smile, "I'm ashamed to say that I've delayed everyone's time just to wait for me!"
"It's no problem, it's only a few months!" The yellow-robed Shi Jian said with a smile. Although he had a bright smile on his face, Song Zhong and Han Bing 'er could tell that he didn't mean what he said.
Daoist Lieyan didn't wait for the others to be polite and changed the topic, "Alright, alright, everyone, we are all friends and not outsiders. Let's not be so polite. Let's get down to business! "
"Alright, alright, alright!" Everyone nodded.
Seeing this, Daoist Lieyan couldn't help but nod his head in satisfaction. Then, he said, "Everyone, my treasure map shows that the place we are going to is at least two million li away from here. In this damned Spirit Realm, flying consumes a lot of our spiritual energy. Furthermore, there are many dangers along the way, so we have to leave some spiritual energy for emergencies. So, my initial estimate is that it will take at least two to three months to get there. Furthermore, this doesn't include any unexpected situations such as battles! "
After everyone heard this, they couldn't help but frown. They had stayed in the Ancient Cold Realm for more than half a year. After asking around, they more or less had some understanding of this realm. First of all, it was worth mentioning that this realm was filled with danger.
Among them, there were two things that were the most terrifying. One was the demonic beasts. The harsh environment here had created countless types of terrifying demonic beasts. A level 6 demonic beast that was equivalent to a Nascent Soul cultivator was nothing here. Level 7 and even level 8 demonic beasts were not rare either. If they were to bump into a powerful fellow, they would be completely wiped out.
The other was the abrupt Extreme Cold Astral Wind. This was a very perverted wind. Its momentum was no different from the ordinary wind here, so it was very difficult to distinguish them from the sound or the way it blew up the snowflakes. However, this kind of Extreme Cold Astral Wind was extremely terrifying. It contained an extremely terrifying cold Qi. If it was blown up, even if an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator had the protection of a high-grade magic treasure, they would still be immediately frozen into an ice sculpture.
In fact, a large part of the reason why there were so many protective formations outside the ice castle was because of this Extreme Cold Astral Wind.
Due to the concealment of the Extreme Cold Astral Wind and its powerful destructive power, it became the most terrifying killer in the Ancient Cold Realm. At least half of the cultivators who died in this realm were killed by it. These people didn't even know how they died.
In fact, the Ancient Cold Realm was rich in spiritual energy. Coupled with the fact that no one had collected it for many years, there were many treasures. However, it was precisely because of the terrifying Extreme Cold Astral Wind that there were very few cultivators in this realm. Only those who were so poor that they couldn't afford to eat would take the risk to come here. If they succeeded, they would definitely make a fortune. If they failed, they would die here. As for Master Xuanyuan and the others, they belonged to this kind of poor rogue cultivator who had no choice but to risk their lives.
After Song Zhong heard about the danger here, he even thought of leaving. He wasn't willing to take such a huge risk for such a small benefit. However, Han Bing 'er didn't agree. She was very confident in her Divine Ice Soul Sword and believed that it would definitely be able to defend against the Extreme Cold Astral Wind. Furthermore, she might even be able to obtain some benefits.
Han Bing 'er had a strong personality. However, it was a pity that she could only live under Song Zhong's protection. This made her feel very uncomfortable. Now that she finally had the chance to personally obtain a treasure, she naturally didn't want to give it up. She also wanted to have a taste of the wondrous feeling of plundering an ancient cultivator's cave.
Since Han Bing 'er wanted to go, Song Zhong couldn't bear to go against her wishes. Furthermore, he was also very confident in the Divine Ice Soul Sword that surpassed the 9th grade. If a treasure of this grade couldn't defend against the Extreme Cold Astral Wind, then there probably wouldn't be anything in the world that could defend against it. Furthermore, Song Zhong had an even more perverse copper bell in his hands. This item was getting stronger and stronger. After advancing to the YuanYing stage, Song Zhong comprehended a new ability from the copper bell. That was the [Heaven and Earth Devouring] ability.
Once this ability is activated, the copper bell will produce a terrifying suction force, sucking the target into it. Then, if he were to use a sound attack, the power of the sound attack would be increased by tens of times. With such a powerful treasure protecting him, Song Zhong naturally didn't have anything to be afraid of.
However, while Song Zhong and Han Bing 'er weren't afraid, it didn't mean that others weren't. At the very least, the faces of Shi Jian and Venerable Master Xuanyuan changed. Although they knew that there was a treasure map, they didn't know the exact location. They thought that it would be sufficient for them to leave for a month. But from Daoist Lie Yan's words, they would have to stay outside for at least three months.
One has to know that the longer they stay outside, the greater the danger. Normally speaking, no one would dare to stay outside for more than a month. Those fellows would most likely die. Thus, after hearing Daoist Lie Yan's words, Venerable Master Xuanyuan and Shi Jian couldn't help but feel nervous. They didn't know if it was worth it for them to take such a risk.
Seeing that, Daoist Lie Yan immediately knew what they were worried about. He hurriedly comforted them, "Everyone, don't worry. Actually, I'm fully prepared this time. Look!"
As he said that, Daoist Lie Yan took out an ancient mirror that was one foot in diameter and said with a smile, "This mirror was refined according to the records on the treasure map. It has one use, which is to mark the Extreme Cold Astral Winds within a hundred miles. This way, we can avoid them and won't be troubled by them!"
"Ah!" Hearing that, everyone's eyes lit up. Shi Jian immediately said in surprise, "With this treasure helping us, we won't have to worry!"
"That's right, the Extreme Cold Astral Winds are the strongest killers in the Ancient Cold Realm. Without its threat, we only need to pay attention to those demonic beasts!" Venerable Master Xuanyuan said excitedly.
"Haha, those demonic beasts are even easier to deal with!" Daoist Lie Yan said with a smile, "Don't we have an ice type cultivator this time? As long as she uses the Extreme Cold Qi to conceal our auras, the ice type demonic beasts in this realm won't be able to discover us! This is the reason why I wanted old brother to find an ice type cultivator! "
"Haha, old brother's plan is indeed flawless. I have found an ice type cultivator for you. At least we didn't delay the important matters!" Venerable Master Xuanyuan said with a smile.
"That's right. Since old brother found someone, I am naturally assured. Although she is only at the Jin Dan stage, she is more than enough to conceal our auras!" Daoist Lie Yan nodded his head and said.
Although this fellow said it politely, his words were filled with contempt for Han Bing 'er. This proud and arrogant young lady was so angry that her face turned pale. If not for Song Zhong holding her back, she might have already caused a ruckus on the spot.
Daoist Lie Yan did not bother about the angry Han Bing 'er and said calmly, "I have already told you all the information that I have. Let's make some preparations based on this."
"That's right. Although this place is small, it has everything that we need. It is just that it is slightly more expensive. However, for the sake of the big picture, it is better for everyone to buy as many things as possible. It is better to be prepared!" Venerable Master Xuanyuan added.
"Understood!" Shi Jian nodded his head and said, "If that's the case, let's disperse and make our own preparations. We will set off tomorrow morning. How about that?"
"Alright!" The few of them nodded their heads in agreement before dispersing.
Song Zhong and Han Bing 'er also followed the rest out. Although on the surface they were going out to purchase things, they were actually using this opportunity to secretly converse with their spiritual sense.
Han Bing 'er was the first to say angrily, "Senior brother, I don't think any of these people are good people. Especially that Daoist Lie Yan, he actually dares to look down on us! You really shouldn't have stopped me. If I had taught him a lesson, he would definitely have been more obedient! "
"Haha, don't be angry. It is not worth it to be angry with such people!" As Song Zhong said, he could not help but laugh, "Besides that, I actually feel that it is a good thing that we are being looked down on!"
"Good thing?" Han Bing 'er asked curiously, "Senior brother, why don't I understand what you mean?"
"Hehe!" Song Zhong said with a sinister smile, "I think that Daoist Lie Yan and Shi Jian are not good people. If they were to find treasures, it is hard to guarantee that they would not have the intention to kill us and snatch our treasures. If we were to appear too strong, they might restrain themselves. At that time, we would not have a good excuse to turn our backs on them! "
As Han Bing 'er heard that, she did not know whether to laugh or cry. She then said with a bitter smile, "Senior brother, why do I feel that you are a treacherous person who is pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger?"
"How am I?" Song Zhong immediately denied, "Senior brother is being benevolent and is giving them a chance to turn over a new leaf. If they grab hold of it, I will naturally not kill them and snatch their treasures for such a small thing. But if they are unable to resist the temptation of their inner demons, aiyaya, then I have no choice but to enforce justice on behalf of the heavens! "
When Song Zhong said that, he had a compassionate attitude and was extremely sincere. But when Han Bing 'er saw that, she had a strange feeling. In the end, she could not help but scold him with a smile, "It would be strange if I believe you!"
Seeing that Han Bing 'er did not believe him, Song Zhong also had no choice but to laugh bitterly. Following which, the two of them put this matter aside and officially began their shopping trip.
In order to show that they were weak and timid, Song Zhong and Han Bing 'er bought quite a number of things. From Fire Jade Ores to all sorts of spiritual pills and talismans for emergencies, they bought a huge pile of them. Seeing the piles of spiritual stones being spent, they didn't feel any heartache, but the others around them couldn't help but feel heartache.
Early the next morning, the five of them gathered and flew out of the ice castle, arriving at the world of ice and snow outside.
In the Ancient Cold Realm, there was no sun. It was daytime here all year round, so no one was worried that it would be too dark to see.
Because the high altitude of the Ancient Cold Realm was a place where the cold astral winds wreaked havoc, no cultivators dared to fly on their swords in the sky. They could only fly on their swords at a height of a hundred feet above the ground, which greatly affected their flying speed. This was because they did not dare to fly at full speed, afraid that they would crash into an ice mountain. That was not a joke.
The ice mountains of the Ancient Cold Realm had long become harder than ordinary magical equipment due to the cold air that had frozen them for hundreds of millions of years. Just the ordinary profoundbing here, if taken out and refined, could be refined into a pretty good ice type magical equipment. From this, it could be seen how abundant the cultivation resources of the Ancient Cold Realm were.
Of course, flying close to the ground was indeed not fast, but there was another advantage, and that was that they could search the ground more carefully.
The Ancient Cold Realm was sparsely populated, but it produced a lot of treasures. Some of them were exposed on the ground. The five of them flew all the way, and in a short day, they found quite a few good things.
Master Xuan Yuan found a palm-sized ten thousand year old ice jade, which was a good material to refine ice type magic equipment of the fifth step. On the other hand, Daoist Lie Yan found a large piece of ten thousand year old Cold Iron Ore, which could be refined into a lot of Cold Iron. Although it was not as valuable as the ten thousand year old ice jade, it was still a good thing.
The one who had the best harvest was actually Han Bing 'er. She was indeed the darling of ice and snow. In a place like the Ancient Cold Realm, her strength had increased by a lot. Especially the probing ability of her spiritual sense, it had increased by a few times, to the point that she was able to probe a thousand feet under the ice.
Actually, she had already discovered the things in front of her long ago. But because she had to maintain an ice barrier to seal the auras of the few of them, she was a little slow. But, there was a stalk of Ice Blue Grass that was hidden under the ice that only she had discovered.
Using a special method of the ice attribute, he directly took out the priceless Ice Blue Grass, which made the surrounding people's eyes turn green.
One had to know that the Ice Blue Grass was an extremely rare high grade spiritual grass. It was only an inch long after ten thousand years. The ice type spiritual Qi it contained could be extracted and added into ice type magical equipment. Depending on the age, it could increase the grade of the magical equipment.
The stalk of Ice Blue Grass in Han Bing 'er's hand was a foot long. Obviously, it had lived for a hundred thousand years. That was a super high grade item, enough to raise an ice type magical equipment of the eighth step to the ninth step! Just this point alone was enough to make those who had an ice type magical equipment of the eighth step go crazy. Anyway, selling it for a hundred thousand high grade spiritual stones was like playing around.
As rogue cultivators, a hundred thousand high grade spiritual stones was an astronomical figure to Daoist Lie Yan and Shi Jian. The two of them did not hide the greed in their eyes at all.
Shi Jian originally wanted to take action immediately, but Daoist Lie Yan stopped him and gave him a signal with his eyes. At the same time, he secretly transmitted to Shi Jian, "A little impatience spoils a great plan. Anyway, they won't be able to escape, so why are you in such a hurry?"
Shi Jian immediately understood. He clearly understood that he still needed the help of Han Bing 'er and Song Zhong. Without them, it would be difficult to find the cave. Thus, now was not the time to fall out with them. It would be best to wait until the matter was settled before snatching it. That way, there would be no mistakes.
Thinking about this, Shi Jian finally retracted his gaze. A cold smile appeared on his face as he thought to himself, "I'll let you two idiots be happy for now. Once I'm done with you, heh heh, that thing will be mine sooner or later!" (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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