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White clouds drifted leisurely, the sky was clear, and the world was quiet.
The Flying Cloud Dao Master sat at the front, and behind him were ten disciples of White Cloud Mountain's Outer Sect.
Gao Hongjing's gaze swept over Chen Zong, Fu Yunxiao, and Yu Nianxin from time to time, as if he was trying to figure something out. He had a feeling that the three of them had become more profound and mysterious after obtaining the so-called opportunity to enter the Saint Realm. He couldn't help but feel jealous.
The difference between entering the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm and not began to show.
After all, the opportunities in the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm were indeed great. Even if they didn't enter the Ice Emperor's Palace, they still gained a lot. Just looking at the traces left behind by the ancient battle had brought them a lot of benefits, not to mention other aspects.
Fu Yunxiao sent a message to Chen Zong and Yu Nianxin to ask about it. The three of them talked and finally found out that after they separated, each of them had their own opportunities. However, Fu Yunxiao didn't enter the Ice Emperor's Palace in the end because his strength was a little lacking, and he couldn't pass through the thousand meters of ice and snow.
But even so, Fu Yunxiao's harvest this time was not small.
"After returning this time, I plan to go into seclusion and break through to the half-step Saint Realm," Fu Yunxiao said. After the trip to the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm, Fu Yunxiao's accumulation in the Transcendent Realm had reached the true limit, and he could clearly feel it.
Therefore, if he continued to accumulate, he wouldn't be able to make any progress at all. It would be a waste of time and energy. Instead of that, he might as well go into seclusion and break through to the half-step Saint Realm. Only then could he continue to improve.
As for Chen Zong and Yu Nianxin, they didn't plan to break through to the half-step Saint Realm because Chen Zong felt that he could continue to improve in the Transcendent Realm. For example, he could cultivate the Great Abyss Cloud Searing Technique to a higher level and obtain a more powerful Super Spiritual Energy.
In addition, he could further cultivate and master Saint Grade Martial Arts, and continue to comprehend the mystery of the Heart Sword, etc.
Yu Nianxin, on the other hand, had awakened the power of a high-order bloodline. His talent, strength, and potential had increased, and there was still room for improvement.
Thirty-six geniuses from the Sky Pillar Upper Province had entered the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm, but thirty of them had left. In other words, six of them had died in the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm.
Six out of the thirty-six had died, and the remaining thirty had all obtained good opportunities. This kind of opportunity could be considered very good.
After all, if one wanted to gain something, one had to pay a price. The Ice Emperor's Secret Realm was not a place to play house. Only six people had died, which was a very small loss.
One by one, they left and returned to their respective Sects.
Chen Zong stared at the Flying Cloud Dao Master's back as he carefully sensed the Flying Cloud Dao Master's aura fluctuations. In the end, he determined that the Flying Cloud Dao Master was a powerhouse at the peak of the Saint Rudiment Stage.
The Transcendent Realm was divided into nine Minor Realms and the Saint Realm was also divided into nine Minor Realms.
The peak of the Saint Rudiment Stage was a Ninth Heaven Saint Rudiment Stage powerhouse.
In other words, the five Dao Masters of White Cloud Mountain were all Ninth Level Saint Rudiment Stage powerhouses. As for whether White Cloud Mountain had other Ninth Level Saint Rudiment Stage powerhouses, Chen Zong had no idea.
On the way back, Chen Zong's thoughts drifted as he thought about the King-Ranked martial artists.
King-Ranked martial artists were a title, an honor, and a representation of one's strength.
Every King-Ranked martial artist had strength that surpassed ordinary Saint Rudiment Stage powerhouses.
After flying out of the Snow Region and passing through mountains, rivers, and forests, they finally saw White Cloud Mountain and the sea of clouds.
Chen Zong and company heaved a sigh of relief as they relaxed a little.
After all, when they left, everyone was in a state of excitement. Furthermore, they were constantly vigilant and cultivating.
Although the other seven people did not obtain the opportunity to enter the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm, they had cultivated in the Snow Region. Their strength had become purer, and they had also gained some benefits. Their strength had also increased.
After returning to White Cloud Mountain, the seven people left separately. However, Chen Zong, Fu Yunxiao, and Yu Nianxin were brought by the Flying Cloud Dao Master to the highest peak of White Cloud Mountain.
That peak's name was very straightforward; it was called White Cloud Peak.
The White Cloud Hall on White Cloud Peak was the main hall of White Cloud Mountain.
The three of them headed towards White Cloud Peak's White Cloud Main Hall. This was a very normal situation. After all, all three of them had entered the Ice Emperor's Secret Realm.
This was also the first time Chen Zong and Yu Nianxin had stepped into the main hall since they had entered White Cloud Mountain.
The White Cloud Main Hall was entirely white as if it was formed from compressed white clouds. Its hardness surpassed that of a half-Saint artifact. What's more, it was covered with a layer of formless energy. Even a Saint Rudiment Stage martial artist would not be able to destroy it easily.
The White Cloud Main Hall was very spacious. The roof of the hall was a few hundred meters high. Under the azure sky, wisps of white cloud-like aura permeated the air. They were constantly changing. At times, they would turn into birds flying in the sky. At other times, they would turn into fish swimming in the water. At other times, they would turn into monkeys leaping in the forest. At other times, they would turn into cheetahs sprinting across the plains.
Chen Zong and company instantly looked up into the sky, lost in thought.
It felt as if they were standing in a vast field and looking up at the clear sky. They were watching clouds gather and disperse. It was like a fantasy. It was free, ethereal, and vast.
In the deepest part of the hall, there were five huge chairs distributed in a semicircle. Figures appeared on top of these chairs. Each of these figures exuded an astonishing aura. Each of them had their own mysteries.
When they appeared, their gazes fell on Chen Zong, Fu Yunxiao, and Yu Nianxin, but none of them said anything to disturb them.
Those who entered the White Cloud Main Hall for the first time would inevitably be attracted by the dome of the main hall. Often, they would gain something. As for how much they gained, it was closely related to the individual.
The five Dao Masters were very patient. For them, whose cultivation had reached the peak of the Saint Rudiment Stage, it was extremely difficult to make further progress. It was almost impossible unless they encountered a great opportunity. However, opportunities were often relative.
Perhaps a Heaven-defying opportunity for a Transcendent would be very ordinary for a Saint Rudiment Stage cultivator. Therefore, an opportunity that could allow a Saint Rudiment Stage cultivator to make further progress was extremely rare.
At least, none of them had encountered such an opportunity in so many years.
However, a peak Saint Rudiment Stage cultivator's lifespan was extremely long, and they belonged to the top of the Sky Raising Heaven Territory. There were very few opponents, so they rarely took action.
Not taking action was because they had cultivated their minds and become extremely patient.
After a while, Fu Yunxiao was the first to wake up. He was a little confused, feeling as if he had gained something, but also as if he had gained nothing. It was an indescribable feeling.
After another quarter of an hour, Yu Nianxin woke up. He felt the same as Fu Yunxiao.
As for Chen Zong, he was still immersed in it.
Under Chen Zong's gaze, the clouds in the dome were constantly changing.
Sometimes it would transform into a hundred beasts, sometimes into grass, sometimes into earth, sometimes into mountains, sometimes into the sea. In the end, no matter what it transformed into, it would all condense into swords.
Beast swords, grass swords, wood swords, earth swords, stone swords, mountain swords, sea swords …
As time passed, under Chen Zong's gaze, the dome of the sky seemed to have disappeared, and the white clouds seemed to have disappeared as well. There were only rays of sword light circling around, and each ray of sword light was entwined with wisps of cloud-white sword qi.
The five Dao Masters were stunned, and there seemed to be a flash of surprise in their eyes.
Fu Yunxiao and Yu Nianxin's realm was not high enough, so they did not feel anything. However, they could feel that there seemed to be countless sword qi permeating the dome of the main hall of the white clouds, and it was hard to tell if it was real or not.
"This boy has amazing talent," Liuyun Dao Master exclaimed. His voice could only be heard by the other four Dao Masters.
"After comprehending it, he can transform his qi into swords. This boy's talent in the Sword Principle is superb," Heavenly Cloud Dao Master, who was the leader, said slowly.
Among the five Dao Masters, Heavenly Cloud Dao Master was the oldest and most qualified.
"Huan Yun, you brought this boy back to the mountain gate, so you have an affinity with him," Refined Cloud Dao Master said with a smile, "If you're not tempted, I am."
"You can't teach him," Huan Yun Dao Master said calmly.
Refined Cloud Dao Master meant to take Chen Zong as his disciple, but Huan Yun Dao Master meant that he was not qualified to be Chen Zong's disciple.
Refined Cloud Dao Master was not dissatisfied with Huan Yun Dao Master's words.
Looking at Chen Zong's growth record and his current state of comprehension, it was true that the five Dao Masters were not qualified to be Chen Zong's master.
What was a master?
Imparting knowledge to resolve confusion, guiding the path and direction of progress, and providing help to the best of their ability.
Chen Zong's talent was extremely high, and it was beyond the level that they could teach. If they tried to teach him, it might lead to a deviation.
A true genius only needed to be given some guidance, and the rest was up to them to break through, comprehend, and progress. Chen Zong belonged to this kind of person.
Otherwise, Huan Yun Dao Master would have taken Chen Zong as his disciple long ago.
"This time, you can't compete with me," Flying Cloud Dao Master suddenly said, and the four Dao Masters understood what she meant.
Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, two hours had passed. Chen Zong was still in the state of comprehension, and he had not woken up.
Fu Yunxiao and Yu Nianxin did not disturb Chen Zong. Although they felt that they had gained something, they also knew that it was rare to be in such a state. Putting aside whether they had gained anything, at least they felt refreshed, and even their thoughts were more active than usual.
The two of them did not talk, but looked around carefully.
Everything in the White Cloud Main Hall looked so simple, but if one looked carefully, they would find that it was not simple at all. Every item was placed with care, and it was natural, like a miracle of nature.
Every carving looked exquisite, as if it had grown naturally, just like the veins on a leaf.
Four hours passed, and Fu Yunxiao and Yu Nianxin were still looking at the main hall, but Chen Zong still had not woken up. However, the sharpness of the sword qi in the air seemed to have become denser, and the five Dao Masters were even more shocked.
Such talent in the Way of the Sword was really amazing, and it was indeed not something that they could teach. The trace of luck in their hearts was shattered.
However, they were also happy. After all, such a genius was a disciple of White Cloud Mountain.
Six hours passed, and the five Dao Masters could feel that the sword qi had spread throughout the entire hall, as if it was everywhere.
In the eighth hour, Fu Yunxiao and Yu Nianxin finished looking, but they could not see the five Dao Masters.
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