Chapter 569 : The Frost-Souled Huntress

"When she first arrived at Celestial Mountain [the legendary mountain at the heart of the cultivation world], she immediately went to the border of our Human Race territory and slew three Golden Core Demon Kings [powerful demonic beasts that have condensed a Golden Core]. After seizing Frost Soul Mountain, she secluded herself there for cultivation, frequently venturing deep into the Demonic Tribe Territory to hunt and slay Demon Kings."

As he spoke of this, the Golden Core Clan Patriarch could not help but reveal a look of profound admiration in his eyes.

His expression grew animated with excitement, and he continued without pause, "That Aurora the Frost-Souled possesses truly formidable combat prowess. In the brief span of a single century, she has already slain nine Golden Core Demon Kings."

"One wonders why she courts such notoriety. Is she truly in such dire need of wealth, or does she simply have no fear of provoking the wrath of a Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demonic beings]?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with interest. "Then do you know where this Aurora the Frost-Souled resides now?"

"She should be at Frost Soul Mountain, I believe?" The Golden Core Clan Patriarch shook his head. "It is said that fifty years ago, during the Heaven and Earth Resonance [a rare celestial event where the energies of heaven and earth align], Aurora the Frost-Souled even ascended Celestial Mountain. Who knows if she managed to seize any Heavenly Dao Qi [a strand of primordial Qi embodying the Heavenly Dao]."

"However, fifty years have passed since then. She may have departed, though it is hard to say for certain."

The Golden Core Clan Patriarch sighed as he spoke. Frost Soul Mountain was likely over three million Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from here. He had never laid eyes on Aurora the Frost-Souled himself, having only heard tales of her exploits.

Seeing that no further information could be gleaned, Eldrin Chen simply requested a map of Celestial Mountain and then took flight, heading directly for Frost Soul Mountain. Access the full story on site: audio-novel.com.

Traveling at their speed, they arrived before Frost Soul Mountain [a mountain range perpetually cloaked in ice and snow] after a mere dozen or so days.

Upon reaching Frost Soul Mountain, Eldrin Chen sensed that the mountain was home to quite a few Rogue Cultivator [cultivators not affiliated with any major sect or clan]. However, he detected no aura of a Golden Core Cultivator [a cultivator who has condensed their spiritual energy into a Golden Core, a major milestone]. The most powerful presences were merely one Golden Core and three Purple Mansion Cultivator [cultivators who have opened their Purple Mansion, the spiritual sea within].

"That Golden Core Cultivator's aura... it doesn't seem to be Lila's," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen couldn't help but frown. Seeing this, Lyra Jiang suggested, "Let us go and inquire. Perhaps we can glean some news."

"Very well," he agreed.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and, with a sweep of his sleeve, soared towards Frost Soul Mountain.

At the northernmost reaches of the Celestial Mountain [a vast and spiritually rich mountain range], upon the peak of Frost Soul Mountain.

At this moment, atop the mountain peak, three Purple Mansion Female Cultivator were seated together within the Grand Hall, each wearing a somber expression.

The leader, a female cultivator at the Purple Palace, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Purple Mansion realm], looked particularly troubled. She could not hold back her words, "Junior Sisters, our Master is currently trapped within the ancient ruins, blocked from exiting by the Snow Eagle Demon Emperor [a powerful avian demon ruler of the frozen wastes].

As her disciples, it is our duty to share our Master's burdens. If any of you have ideas, you should voice them."

The other two female cultivators paled drastically, their expressions betraying panic.

The woman in white on the left, her face cold as frost, gritted her teeth and said, "This expedition to explore the ruins was, in principle, known only to a select few of us. How then did the Snow Eagle Demon Emperor learn of it?"

"Debating that now is pointless," the woman on the right, whose features held a captivating allure, interjected. "We should focus on finding a way to rescue our Master."

The alluring woman suddenly suggested, "That Tengyun the Cloudrider has admired our Master for years. Perhaps we should seek his aid."

"Not only could he save our Master, but it might also culminate in a joyous union."

Her words sent shockwaves through the other two. The leading female cultivator could not contain her rebuke. "What nonsense are you speaking, junior sister! That Tengyun the Cloudrider keeps over three hundred concubines. Our Master has already rejected him outright."

"Though he has now broken through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator forms their immortal soul], he was once defeated by our Master. How dare he presume to take her as a mere concubine? With our Master's transcendent talent, reaching the Nascent Soul would be effortless. How could she ever tolerate such an insult?"

"Do not be so hasty," the alluring woman countered, a sly smile playing on her lips. "Tengyun the Cloudrider is not merely a Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul cultivator whose foundation is tied to the earthly Dao, one of the three primary paths]. His origins are said to be extraordinary."

"If our Master were to marry him, she might even attain the Earthly Dao Nascent Soul herself in the future."

"Outrageous!"

The leading female cultivator's countenance shifted dramatically, her gaze turning icy as she stared at the alluring woman and demanded, "The news of Master venturing deep into the Demonic Tribe Territory—was it you who leaked it!"

"Hehehe!"

Seeing she was discovered, the alluring woman simply dropped her pretense.

Her beautiful eyes brimming with amusement and a touch of seduction, she said, "A frosty beauty like Master, don't you think it's a terrible waste if she doesn't find herself a divine, immortal companion?"

"To be perfectly honest, Tengyun the Cloudrider has long since entered the Demonic Tribe Territory. He's just waiting within the ancient ruins to claim Master for himself."

"You wretch!" The woman in white robes was incensed. She drew her Immortal Sword with a sharp cry, "What did that old ghost Tengyun promise you, that you would dare betray Master!" Find thousands of chapters at https://audio-novel.com.

As the two seemed poised to clash, the alluring woman swiftly retreated.

Then, an overwhelmingly powerful aura surged forth, instantly pressing down on the two female cultivators and draining the color from their faces.

Without them noticing, a grey-robed elder had appeared before them. This person's cultivation was as high as the Golden Core, Late Stage [the third major stage of cultivation, where one forms a solid golden core of spiritual power within their dantian], and his sudden presence instantly painted expressions of utter despair on their faces.

"There's no need for such anger, fellow senior sisters. This is an Ancient Ancestor [a venerable, high-ranking elder of a clan or sect] under the command of Tengyun the Cloudrider."

The alluring woman giggled, her gaze turning dreamy as she said, "Tengyun the Cloudrider promised me that if he could obtain Master, he would not only help me achieve a Golden Core [the third major stage of cultivation, where spiritual energy condenses into a solid golden core] breakthrough but also make me his favored concubine."

"You two are also rare beauties," she continued. "The True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has attained a high level of enlightenment] specifically instructed that you be brought back to serve as dual cultivation Furnace Cauldron [a derogatory term for a cultivator used by another to drain their vital essence for power]."

"How dare you!" The two women erupted in fury. Summoning their Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators], they roared, "We would rather die than let you succeed!"

As the words fell, two Immortal Sword Magical Treasure soared into the air and slashed down towards the alluring woman.

"Overestimating your strength!"

The grey-robed elder sneered coldly. With a mere lift of his hand, an immense, crushing pressure descended. A single palm strike swept horizontally towards them.

That one palm strike alone plunged their hearts into a bottomless abyss. The gap in their cultivation was simply too vast; they were utterly powerless to resist.

"Hmph—"

At that very moment, a cold snort echoed through the air.

A sword gleam flashed into existence and vanished just as swiftly. The two women felt the overwhelming pressure before them dissipate into nothingness.

Immediately after, they saw a tall and slender figure striding forth. The newcomer, clad in snow-white robes, approached with a composed countenance.

Only then did the alluring woman and the grey-robed elder realize what had happened, collapsing as their souls and physical forms had already been extinguished.

The two women finally reacted. The one in the lead hastily bowed and said, "We offer our deepest gratitude for your life-saving grace, True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator at the Golden Core realm]."

They offered profuse thanks, yet their hearts were also filled with immense dread. For someone to slay Golden Core Late Stage Cultivators in the blink of an eye, their strength likely far surpassed that of an ordinary True Lord.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his gaze resting upon the two as he inquired, "What are your names?"

"This junior is Seraphina Lin."

"This junior is Morgana Su."

Eldrin Chen acknowledged their words with another nod. "I understand the circumstances," he stated. "Now, tell me where Stella Chen has gone."

"This..."

Seraphina Lin and Morgana Su were both startled and overjoyed. Stella Chen was the name of their Master, yet on Celestial Mountain, the number of cultivators who knew that name could be counted on one hand.

Considering they knew the name Stella Chen, and judging by their actions, it was highly likely they were truly allies.

Thinking this, they hastily handed a map to Eldrin Chen and said, "Our Master chanced upon the ruins of an ancient site, said to be the remains of the Frost Pavilion, a top-tier sect from several Millennium ago."

"Its current location is approximately here…"

Taking the map, Eldrin Chen immediately transformed into a streak of sword light alongside Lyra Jiang, soaring deep into the heart of the Demonic Tribe Territory.

After flying for several days, the Soul-Tracking Token finally resonated, locking onto Lila's location. The complete novel can be found at @udio-novel.com.