Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

"Mr. Ji, what kind of treasure is the Ice Extreme Immortal Puppet Map?"

"Is it really that astonishing?"

Those who didn’t know about this treasure, seeing the shocked faces of Ji Hong, Luo Jiang and the others, couldn’t help but be moved.

Luo Jiang spoke in a low voice: "This treasure is a third-rank ancient immortal treasure passed down in the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace. It’s said its forger was a top Golden Immortal powerhouse of the palace thousands of years ago, who later entered the Nine Moons Celestial Circle."

"Once this treasure is activated, coldness floods the heavens, capable of freezing thousands of miles; moreover, it’s been kept for years in the secret place of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace, absorbing chill and accumulating it from generations of holders; the coldness within it can solidify into Cold Ice Immortal Puppets, forming their own battle array."

"Though the immortal puppets within are condensed from coldness, even the weakest are Celestial Immortal tier, and the strongest are Golden Immortal tier; they can organize in groups, transforming into a battle formation, terrifying beyond words!"

"If Liou Xueyan succeeds in taking control, with her middle stage Celestial Immortal cultivation, by relying on this treasure, beneath the Golden Immortal level, perhaps only those even more frightening monsters from the Eastern Continent could pose a threat to her."

Hiss—

"This terrifying?"

"A third-rank immortal treasure, capable of freezing thousands of miles, just this power alone is enough for her to contend with a great portion of the Late Stage Celestial Immortals; let alone adding in the immortal puppet battle formation, Luo Jiang’s words are no exaggeration!" Yang Yuan said with concern.

For the various prides and geniuses, this was certainly not good news.

With Liou Xueyan’s talent and strength, plus this treasure, it’s no exaggeration to say she would outclass all Northern Continent prodigies until leaving Black and White Star Heaven.

For Luo Jiang, Ji Hong, and the others, this was nothing less than a time of darkness.

Even Yang Yuan, when thinking of his own Fire Shadow Divine Saber, felt deeply wary; though the Fire Shadow Divine Saber was not bad, if its strike did not kill in one blow, its threat greatly diminished afterward.

Compared with the Ice Extreme Immortal Puppet Map, it was clearly much weaker.

"No wonder the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace is so mysterious!"

"Liou Xueyan first enters the Immortal Pride List, then takes up this treasure; among the contemporary prodigies of the Northern Continent, no one can match her!"

"Even entering the Eastern Continent, she’d surely be among the foremost!"

"Since the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace dares to invite us here, they must have made perfect preparations!"

As the words fell, the surroundings instantly fell silent.

Everyone looked at each other, their faces heavy.

Xu Yang was surprised, but in his heart he was like still water, unmoved.

He smiled lightly and said, "We are just here to watch a great event—could it be we are expected to intervene? Since the outcome is set, even if hope is slim, as cultivators we must still strive to catch up!"

The many prides glanced at him in admiration.

"Well said."

Luo Jiang grinned, waved his hand and said, "Let’s go, don’t waste any more time."

"Mr. Xu, you’d better be careful. Ice and Snow Immortal Palace suffered such a big loss—once Liou Xueyan succeeds, she may well stand up for her fellow disciples," Yang Yuan said with a sly smile.

Xu Yang replied indifferently, "That’s not for you to worry about, Mr. Yang. If Liou Xueyan wants to trouble me, I don’t suppose you’ll defend me."

"Ahem!"

Zhou Tai almost laughed out loud, hastily covering it with a cough.

Yang Yuan looked extremely embarrassed, snorted, and turned away.

"That guy might want to watch the show, but it’s not impossible either," Zhou Tai reminded quietly.

Xu Yang said unconcernedly, "Brother, I’m only first-rank Immortal Soldier; even if I concede right away, who can say anything? At worst, it’s not my dignity at stake."

"..."

Zhou Tai opened his mouth, thought about it and realized it was true.

He could only roll his eyes speechlessly.

Having weak cultivation is such a free pass, huh.

The journey afterward was peaceful and uneventful.

Until they reached the grand and towering glaciers of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace.

Vast and endless, draped in silver, snow piled high—under the faint starlight, arcs of light flashed, reflecting upon patch after patch of icicles, presenting a rainbow bridge-like heavenly scene under the sky.

Some sections of the glacier mirrored the arcs of light as if intertwined with them, appearing through the naked eye as flawless jade.

The Ice and Snow Immortal Palace’s disciples were already densely gathered.

As Xu Yang and Luo Jiang’s groups approached, all eyes turned toward them.

Xu Yang instantly felt as if he’d sat on needles.

Glancing around, nearly all the disciples of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace were glaring resentfully, their gazes freezing cold.

"Is it him?"

"He’s really only first-tier Immortal Soldier cultivation!"

"Damn bastard, he dares humiliate us! This grudge will not be let go so easily."

"Hmph, strength beyond cultivation? Genius Pill Master? All emptiness in front of absolute might!"

...

"I feel really nervous."

"These guys look like they’re about to eat us alive."

"Ignore them! We got the Enlightenment Immortal Stone, don’t we deserve at least a little attention?"

"What are you afraid of? Come on, the Fourth Elder is over there, let’s go!"

...

They directly ignored the hostile gazes of the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace disciples, bracing themselves as they walked to the viewing area where the Fourth Elder was.

Though saying they weren’t nervous, their hearts were still a bit numb.

Xu Yang was no exception.

This was almost the same as offending every disciple of that entire immortal sect.

It was predictable that, from now on in the Northern Continent, if they ran into Ice and Snow Immortal Palace cultivators, it would certainly be a fight to the death!

The Fourth Elder swept his eyes across the crowd, then grinned teasingly: "Don’t pay them any mind, would they really dare come up and beat you?"

Everyone gave a wry smile.

"But, Xu Yang did very well this time—really made our Black Fire Immortal Mountain proud! Dan Qi hid you well, only such a short time and you’ve already been entrusted with his unique skills."

"Once we return, I’ll report to Sect Leader for merit; at the very least, some resources or immortal treasures as a reward are yours for sure."

The Fourth Elder was greatly satisfied, his gaze at Xu Yang full of appreciation and praise.

But right now, there was also a deep trace of envy.

Comparing him to Duan Tianyang, he really wanted to throw Duan Tianyang out of the sect.

The other disciples all showed expressions of great envy.

But there wasn’t any jealousy either.

All of this was gained by Xu Yang through his own ability, and he had also helped win them great opportunities; they ought to thank Xu Yang, and to complain would be unreasonable in every sense.

Xu Yang quickly said, "This is all a disciple’s duty—without Elder above supporting us, I couldn’t have done it either."

"Hahaha."

The Fourth Elder couldn’t help but burst out in laughter.

But seeing the many angry gazes, he immediately stopped, smiling awkwardly.

Laughing like that, in the eyes of Ice and Snow Immortal Palace disciples, was undoubtedly a mockery.

"Ahem."

"Take your seats first."

"Let’s wait and see Liou Xueyan take up the ancient immortal treasure. With so much fanfare, surely there won’t be any mishap."

"Besides, there will be further opportunities afterward, which probably won’t be simple either!"

The Fourth Elder said solemnly.

"Elder, did the Ice and Snow Immortal Palace give any hint?" Yang Yuan couldn’t help but ask.

The Fourth Elder shook his head, muttering, "These people, addicted to secrecy, won’t leak a single word. But if it happens after Liou Xueyan takes up the immortal treasure, it won’t be minor."

"Maybe it’ll be another great opportunity!"

Everyone’s expressions varied.

About half a quarter hour passed.

In the world, arcs of light swirled and gathered atop the glacier, surging like rainbow clouds, a beautiful vision.

A figure suddenly appeared atop a vast, mountain-like ice sculpture deep within the glacier.

Dressed in silver-white flowing robes, tall and slender, with jet-black hair cascading like a waterfall, fair face and jade features—she was stunning.

The arc light shone upon her, her skin seeming to glow itself.

"Liou Xueyan!"