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Chapter 45: A Glorious World Beneath the Ice:
A massive golden sword aura stretched across the frozen sea, its brilliance like the blazing sun high in the sky, illuminating the world. Lin Ang, holding a long blue sword, walked steadily through the ice and snow of the northern wilderness, gradually vanishing from sight.
The scene was so awe-inspiring that it left everyone in Eternal Night City speechless.
This miraculous display of swordsmanship stunned the crowd of elite talents gathered in the city.
“I’ve heard tales of a Sword Immortal in the Ethereal Void Realm,” one murmured in disbelief. “His sword intent was so powerful that he could split the heavens with one strike. But this... I never thought anyone in the Northern Realm could reach such mastery.”
Another voice chimed in, “Azure Cloud Sect has kept such a talent hidden for years, waiting for the perfect moment. Now, with the gathering of Tianjiao, their prodigy emerges and shocks the entire world.”
As discussions grew, admiration turned to caution. “But with such brilliance comes danger,” someone noted. “Talented Tianjiao often attract the envy and malice of others. How many geniuses have fallen on the path, becoming mere bones in the grave?”
What none of them realized, though, was that Lin Ang wasn’t just talented—he had mastery over the fate of the world itself. He wasn’t just a man of exceptional ability; he was intertwined with the very destiny of this realm. The good fortune of the entire cultivation world was, in essence, Lin Ang’s to command.
“Let’s move,” said Chen Tianjian, the young master of the Aolai Sect. “The entrance to the secret realm will remain open for only half an hour. According to our sect’s star-gazing elder, the realm will open again three months from now. After that, it will be sealed forever under the ice.”
Chen Tianjian, dressed in elegant white robes and exuding an aura of confidence, mounted a thousand-feet giant beast. With a swift motion, he soared into the sky, heading toward the secret realm. Other powerful sects and dynasties followed suit, with Princess Huang Churan leading her empire’s golden phoenix.
Meanwhile, smaller sects and wandering cultivators paid high prices to hitch rides on the great beasts of the larger empires. Some, unable to afford the price, were forced to leave.
Half an hour later, Lin Ang and his group from the Qingyun region stepped into the secret realm, walking on the majestic sword energy he had created.
The moment they entered, a cold, ancient breath swept over them. In front of them lay a frozen world, filled with cities and ruins covered in ice. Vast ice seas surrounded the broken land, where once-glorious civilizations had been reduced to fragments. The floating islands of the ancient continent drifted across the ice, their cities filled with nothing but the remains of the dead.
“The dark era crushed even the most magnificent worlds,” Lin Ang murmured, standing atop an ice sculpture. “Even the protection of the saints couldn’t stop its arrival.”
Once vibrant, the world was now frozen, its former glory long gone.
In the air, the various sects and dynasties used strange spiritual treasures to navigate the icy wasteland—golden Buddhas, Bodhi leaves, and other mystical items propelled them forward like a fleet sailing through the frozen sea. Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered.
Lin Ang turned to his followers from the Qingyun region. “I have led you into the secret realm,” he said calmly. “If your cultivation isn’t high enough, explore the outer areas. Even modest fortunes here could elevate a small family into an aristocracy.”
The group of thousands bowed respectfully, their voices full of gratitude. “Thank you, Holy Son Lin Ang, for this opportunity.”
Without Lin Ang’s help, they knew they wouldn’t have had the chance to even step foot in the secret realm. Among them was Xing Cailian, who had long prepared for this moment, hoping to impress Lin Ang.
A younger girl teased her, “Sister Xing, if you want to catch up to Lin Ang, you’ll need to work much harder.”
Blushing slightly, Xing Cailian replied, “You’re making fun of me!” But as she watched Lin Ang, distant and beyond reach, she couldn’t help but sigh softly. She bit her lip and whispered, “I will work hard.”
She knew that if she wanted a chance to stand beside Lin Ang, she would have to delve deep into the secret realm and seize an extraordinary opportunity. Only then could she hope to rise to his level.
Unbeknownst to Xing Cailian, her luck had quietly shifted...
[Name: Xing Cailian]
[Golden Luck – Bone Marrow Cleansing and Rebirth]: Deep within the secret realm, Xing Cailian will discover an elixir capable of cleansing her marrow and rebuilding her bones. After narrowly surviving an attack by monsters, she will use the elixir to transform herself, forging a body of ice as pure as crystal.
[Golden Luck – Heavenly Maiden]: In a few months, Xing Cailian will join Azure Cloud Sect and rise to become its first chief disciple. Driven by her desire to follow Lin Ang, she will train tirelessly, eventually becoming the top-ranked talent on the Tianjiao List, sought after by every holy land.
A massive golden sword aura stretched across the frozen sea, its brilliance like the blazing sun high in the sky, illuminating the world. Lin Ang, holding a long blue sword, walked steadily through the ice and snow of the northern wilderness, gradually vanishing from sight.
The scene was so awe-inspiring that it left everyone in Eternal Night City speechless.
This miraculous display of swordsmanship stunned the crowd of elite talents gathered in the city.
“I’ve heard tales of a Sword Immortal in the Ethereal Void Realm,” one murmured in disbelief. “His sword intent was so powerful that he could split the heavens with one strike. But this... I never thought anyone in the Northern Realm could reach such mastery.”
Another voice chimed in, “Azure Cloud Sect has kept such a talent hidden for years, waiting for the perfect moment. Now, with the gathering of Tianjiao, their prodigy emerges and shocks the entire world.”
As discussions grew, admiration turned to caution. “But with such brilliance comes danger,” someone noted. “Talented Tianjiao often attract the envy and malice of others. How many geniuses have fallen on the path, becoming mere bones in the grave?”
What none of them realized, though, was that Lin Ang wasn’t just talented—he had mastery over the fate of the world itself. He wasn’t just a man of exceptional ability; he was intertwined with the very destiny of this realm. The good fortune of the entire cultivation world was, in essence, Lin Ang’s to command.
“Let’s move,” said Chen Tianjian, the young master of the Aolai Sect. “The entrance to the secret realm will remain open for only half an hour. According to our sect’s star-gazing elder, the realm will open again three months from now. After that, it will be sealed forever under the ice.”
Chen Tianjian, dressed in elegant white robes and exuding an aura of confidence, mounted a thousand-feet giant beast. With a swift motion, he soared into the sky, heading toward the secret realm. Other powerful sects and dynasties followed suit, with Princess Huang Churan leading her empire’s golden phoenix.
Meanwhile, smaller sects and wandering cultivators paid high prices to hitch rides on the great beasts of the larger empires. Some, unable to afford the price, were forced to leave.
Half an hour later, Lin Ang and his group from the Qingyun region stepped into the secret realm, walking on the majestic sword energy he had created.
The moment they entered, a cold, ancient breath swept over them. In front of them lay a frozen world, filled with cities and ruins covered in ice. Vast ice seas surrounded the broken land, where once-glorious civilizations had been reduced to fragments. The floating islands of the ancient continent drifted across the ice, their cities filled with nothing but the remains of the dead.
“The dark era crushed even the most magnificent worlds,” Lin Ang murmured, standing atop an ice sculpture. “Even the protection of the saints couldn’t stop its arrival.”
Once vibrant, the world was now frozen, its former glory long gone.
In the air, the various sects and dynasties used strange spiritual treasures to navigate the icy wasteland—golden Buddhas, Bodhi leaves, and other mystical items propelled them forward like a fleet sailing through the frozen sea. Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered.
Lin Ang turned to his followers from the Qingyun region. “I have led you into the secret realm,” he said calmly. “If your cultivation isn’t high enough, explore the outer areas. Even modest fortunes here could elevate a small family into an aristocracy.”
The group of thousands bowed respectfully, their voices full of gratitude. “Thank you, Holy Son Lin Ang, for this opportunity.”
Without Lin Ang’s help, they knew they wouldn’t have had the chance to even step foot in the secret realm. Among them was Xing Cailian, who had long prepared for this moment, hoping to impress Lin Ang.
A younger girl teased her, “Sister Xing, if you want to catch up to Lin Ang, you’ll need to work much harder.”
Blushing slightly, Xing Cailian replied, “You’re making fun of me!” But as she watched Lin Ang, distant and beyond reach, she couldn’t help but sigh softly. She bit her lip and whispered, “I will work hard.”
She knew that if she wanted a chance to stand beside Lin Ang, she would have to delve deep into the secret realm and seize an extraordinary opportunity. Only then could she hope to rise to his level.
Unbeknownst to Xing Cailian, her luck had quietly shifted...
[Name: Xing Cailian]
[Golden Luck – Bone Marrow Cleansing and Rebirth]: Deep within the secret realm, Xing Cailian will discover an elixir capable of cleansing her marrow and rebuilding her bones. After narrowly surviving an attack by monsters, she will use the elixir to transform herself, forging a body of ice as pure as crystal.
[Golden Luck – Heavenly Maiden]: In a few months, Xing Cailian will join Azure Cloud Sect and rise to become its first chief disciple. Driven by her desire to follow Lin Ang, she will train tirelessly, eventually becoming the top-ranked talent on the Tianjiao List, sought after by every holy land.
-To be continued!
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T/N: Thanks for reading!