Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

"Hmph!"

"Are you still not ashamed enough?"

A cold snort boomed like thunder across the martial arena.

Xu Yang’s body trembled, his eardrums buzzing, as if terrifying thunder continued to reverberate and crash in his ears. His vital energy surged, leaving him dizzy and lightheaded.

"Elder."

Qin Qian’s lips quivered, anxiety surging within his heart.

The Fourth Elder accompanied the Wuo-named elder who had met them at the welcome, and beside them stood a middle-aged man, seemingly a Guiyuan Sect powerhouse.

Mr. Wuo shot a cold glare at Qin Qian, chilling him to the marrow, leaving him trembling as if struck by frost.

"I never imagined that Black Fire Immortal Mountain not only had a prodigy on the Immortal Pride List, but also such a monstrous youth in the Alchemy Dao."

"No wonder he could catch Dan Qi’s eye. Truly remarkable!"

Mr. Wuo sized up Xu Yang, praising with a faint smile.

Xu Yang could barely gather himself, taking a deep breath and bowing low: "This junior was reckless. I beg Elder’s pardon!"

"Heh."

Mr. Wuo’s facial muscles twitched subtly as he replied in a low voice, "Not bad, young one."

"Soon, someone will lead you all to the Enlightenment Immortal Stone!"

With that, Mr. Wuo turned and left.

Xu Yang, however, broke out in a cold sweat.

Just a few words carried tremendous pressure and threat.

He raised his head to see the Fourth Elder flashing him an approving smile.

Once the others had left—

Ji Hong impatiently called out, "Let’s go, let’s go!"

The rest found it almost impossible to contain their excitement.

Nonetheless, obviously, they could not continue angering the disciples of Ice and Snow Immortal Palace.

The group hurried away.

Luo Jiang sighed with envy in his gaze.

"Why can’t such a monstrous genius join our Guiyuan Sect?"

...

In less than half an hour, an Ice and Snow Immortal Palace steward appeared, leading Xu Yang and the others to the Enlightenment Immortal Stone.

Beneath a towering ice wall—

Arcs of light glided over, crystal-clear and pure, with blossoms blooming within.

Amid such breathtaking scenery stood a massive stone, frosted as if woven from pure ice.

Its surface was densely covered with profoundly mysterious runes, interwoven crisscross, enough to make one dizzy with a glance.

Those runes were utterly inscrutable, deeply obscure, concealing the secrets of heaven.

"This is the Enlightenment Immortal Stone. Before it, you may comprehend all manner of Immortal Techniques and Divine Techniques!"

The steward of the Immortal Palace shot a sidelong glance at everyone, his tone mocking and strange: "However, if your aptitude is utterly lacking, the Enlightenment Immortal Stone may well do you no good."

Poor aptitude?

Their eyes met, smiles surfacing, yet no one minded.

Everyone here was a seed disciple—how poor could their aptitude be?

"Tomorrow at this time, I will wake you."

The steward finished, turning away.

For any Ice and Snow Immortal Palace cultivator, this was an utter humiliation!

"How satisfying."

"Utterly delightful!"

"I just love seeing those people from Ice and Snow Immortal Palace, unable to retaliate while fuming at us."

"It’s all thanks to Xu Yang, gifting us such a great opportunity!"

"Mr. Xu, if you ever need anything in the future, say the word!"

Xu Yang accepted with a smile, gazing at the Enlightenment Immortal Stone, his heart also surging with excitement.

"Enough, let’s make the most of our time. May we all gain something."

Ji Hong waved his hand, first to sit cross-legged at the edge of the Enlightenment Immortal Stone.

The others all quickly settled into their chosen places.

Xu Yang sat down, fixed his gaze for a moment, then gently closed his eyes.

Buzz!

He spread his Primordial Spirit, enveloping the Immortal Stone.

Instantly—

The countless runes on the Immortal Stone flashed with dazzling light, casting silvery rays like frost, like a giant flower-bud unfurling in a rush.

Boom!

Xu Yang’s mind was shaken, as if stepping into the Realm of Clarity.

At the edge of consciousness, he swiftly visualized the Wind-Falling Immortal Wilds in his mind!

Ten Thousand Blades Melody and Blazing Sun Heart-Burning Saber were of lesser difficulty—he’d already cultivated them to perfection.

Only the Wind-Falling Immortal Wilds remained!

This Immortal Technique had an extremely high threshold and astonishing might.

If he could comprehend its basics, his power would greatly increase.

Buzz!!

As the Wind-Falling Immortal Wilds’ mysteries unfolded, Xu Yang plunged into deep immersion, clearly perceiving ribbons of silvery immortal radiance entwined with dense runes, gently enshrouding him.

Soon, he forgot all else, his mind wholly absorbed in comprehending the Wind-Falling Immortal Wilds.

The most obscure, difficult aspects gradually unfurled.

On the surface of the Enlightenment Immortal Stone, the previously motionless runes and silvery frost began to emit weak halos of light, casting arcs that drifted down upon everyone present.

Beneath the ice wall, beside the Immortal Stone, the group sat together, and under the silvery, frost-clad immortal radiance, appeared especially wondrous.

...

"Awaken!"

A thunderous shout rang out, accompanied by a resounding clang like a great bell shaking the void.

At the edge of the Immortal Stone, everyone’s bodies trembled, and one after another, they gradually regained consciousness.

"Is it over?"

Ji Hong was dazed for a moment, and once he came to his senses, he hastened to focus inward on his gains.

Soon, joy blossomed on his face.

"Truly worthy of the Enlightenment Immortal Stone! The third-grade Immortal Technique that had so long eluded me is now mastered!"

"Hahaha! The Enlightenment Immortal Stone is truly incredible—my unique Divine Technique has reached perfection!"

"We must also thank Qin Qian!"

Not far away, the Immortal Palace steward listened to their excited voices, his expression darkening markedly.

"Comprehension is over—leave this place at once," he barked unkindly.

The crowd collected themselves and immediately restrained their excitement.

Xu Yang exhaled a turbid breath, a brilliant smile on his face.

The Enlightenment Immortal Stone was indeed astounding.

The Wind-Falling Immortal Wilds that had been just out of his grasp was now fully mastered!

The wind rises, waves surge, all vitality extinguished, traveling across the immortal wilds!

Even at the beginner’s stage, displaying this art, the might would be unfathomable.

"But the cost is indeed immense."

However, this art had an extremely vast range, so its heavy consumption was understandable.

"Let’s leave this place first."

Ji Hong rose to speak.

All stood in turn, following him away.

Returning to their lodgings, each hurried into their rooms to process their gains.

Though they had gained comprehension, it still required further refinement.

The next day—

At dawn, the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace disciple Li Qingtian arrived to wake everyone.

Xu Yang stepped from the building, watching the others file out, and looked to Li Qingtian.

Before he could say anything, Ji Hong asked, "Is it starting today? What kind of grand event could it be?"

Li Qingtian’s manner was colder than before: "You’ll know when you arrive."

He spoke, then turned away.

The crowd exchanged glances.

Xu Yang rubbed his nose, saying, "Let’s just go and see for ourselves."

"Indeed."

"A bunch of sore losers—no need to stoop to their level."

"Let’s go."

They had not walked far when they ran into Guiyuan Sect disciples, and the path was filled with disciples and cultivators from the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace.

"Luo Jiang, do you know what this is all about?"

"So mysterious—no one’s told us a thing."

Zhou Tai asked.

Luo Jiang replied gravely, "Today, Liou Xueyan emerges from seclusion; having reached the Middle Stage of Celestial Immortal, she is to take command of the Ice Extreme Immortal Puppet Map, the ancient immortal treasure of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace!"

"Moreover, they say something else is to follow—exactly what, even our elders from both sects do not know!"

"The Ice Extreme Immortal Puppet Map?"

"What kind of immortal treasure is that? I’ve never heard of it."

"Hiss, for her to take command of that ancient immortal treasure—can Liou Xueyan manage it?"

...

Some cried out in amazement, others in disbelief.

Xu Yang was even more confused, directing a questioning look at Luo Jiang, awaiting an explanation.