Chapter 789 : A Millennium's Reunion on the Ice Plains

All present were individuals of esteemed status. Upon arriving at the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, they discovered a woman clad in a White Robe as pure as snow, who had been waiting for them for quite some time.

Her figure was slender and graceful, her aura as cold as frost and snow. Merely standing there, she possessed a beauty that could eclipse the world.

With a single glance, Eldrin Chen recognized the newcomer's identity.

This person was none other than the old friend of Jaxian Huan, Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden. In the past, when Eldrin Chen had come to the Northern Wastes to search for Lila, this Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden had been of great assistance.

Unexpectedly, now that A Millennium Has Passed, this Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden had actually shattered the threshold of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm and broken through to the level of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator who has formed a nascent soul, a higher spiritual entity].

The expression of Jaxian Huan beside them was even more complex. He and Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden had shared a friendship spanning several Millennium [a grand cycle of one thousand years], and they could be considered the closest of confidants.

Yet now, having failed twice in succession to break through to the Primordial Spirit realm, he felt a twinge of inadequacy in the presence of Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden.

Meanwhile, the Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden stepped forward. Her beautiful eyes swept over the group, and she offered a faint smile, saying, "For traveling such a great distance to offer your aid, I, Ling Shuang [Frost Lily], extend my deepest gratitude."

"Resisting the Demonic Monsters is our inherent duty. You are too courteous, Immortal Maiden,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a cupped-hand salute and a warm smile. Official source: audio-novel*com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

The Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden [an elegant and powerful female cultivator] gave a slight nod and said, "Fellow Daoist Maris, Fellow Daoist Eldrin Chen, everyone is waiting for you. Please follow me."

Led by the Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden, Maris the Sea Steader, Eldrin Chen, and the others proceeded deep into the Drifting Snow Palace [a majestic palace located within a snowy mountain range].

Before long, they arrived at a Grand Hall [a vast ceremonial chamber] deep within the mountain. Within this hall, three figures had already been waiting for some time.

One was Riverlord Chang [a powerful cultivator known for his mastery over river-based techniques]. Another was a woman dressed in palace attire, and the last was a refined, scholarly-looking middle-aged man.

Seeing the arrival of Eldrin Chen and Maris the Sea Steader, Riverlord Chang smiled and said, "Allow me to make the introductions."

"This is the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace [the supreme ruler of the Drifting Snow Palace]. And this is my chief disciple, Haoyuan."

As Riverlord Chang spoke, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the identities of those present.

Of the two, the middle-aged man was naturally Haoyuan the Dao Lord [a Dao Lord, a title for a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator]. He had broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the Nascent Soul realm, the spiritual core of a cultivator] over three thousand years ago. His cultivation had already reached the Third Layer of Nascent Soul [the third stage of the Nascent Soul realm], making him one of the towering pillars of strength within the Eastern Wastelands [a vast and perilous region].

In earlier years, Haoyuan the Dao Lord had been stationed for a long time within the Star Archipelago [a chain of islands] at the End of the Demonic Abyss [a place where demonic energy converges]. It was only after Dao Lord Magnus [another powerful Dao Lord] recently achieved his Primordial Spirit breakthrough that he was able to return.

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace needs little introduction. She is a supreme expert at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm], counted among the ten mightiest powerhouses of the Human Race.

Cultivators of this Nascent Soul Dao Lord realm, the true pinnacle of power, number fewer than twenty across the entire Purple Realm when the human, Demonic Monsters [a general term for monstrous beings that cultivate demonic arts], and other races are combined. They are veritable Sea Steading Pillar [a metaphor for an unshakable foundation or a crucial support] of the Human Race.

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace cast a glance over the group, her gaze lingering for a moment on Eldrin Chen before she spoke with a faint smile. "In recent years, whispers have spread among the Nascent Soul Dao Lord that you are a true seed of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher plane of existence, transcending mortality].

"Some say that, barring an untimely demise, you are most likely destined to ascend to the realm of gods and immortals. I had thought such claims mere hyperbole, but seeing you today, I find them not unfounded."

"You honor me too greatly, Senior,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a respectful bow, not daring to presume in the presence of such a supreme Pure Yang Dao Lord [a title for a Dao Lord who has mastered the purest Yang energy].

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. "Since you have chosen to lend your aid in this conflict, rest assured you will not find us ungrateful once the war concludes.

But enough pleasantries. The front lines are urgent. We shall speak further on the journey."

With those words, the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace summoned a crystalline skiff. It swiftly accommodated the three hundred-plus True Lord [a title for cultivators who have reached a high level of enlightenment and power] before carrying them all toward the battlefield.

Once aboard the Treasure Ship, Eldrin Chen realized it could transform into a streak of white light, traversing hundreds of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of void in an instant. It sped toward the depths of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains at a velocity akin to becoming light itself.

This astonished Eldrin Chen. Its speed was staggering, likely dozens if not a hundred times faster than the flight speed of an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Seeing this, Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden explained, "This is the Ice Soul Rainbow Boat [a legendary vessel crafted from condensed ice soul and rainbow light], one of the supreme treasures that safeguard our Drifting Snow Palace [an ancient and powerful sect located in the frozen north]."

"It is a Superior Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy]. Its flight speed even surpasses that of a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has ascended halfway to godhood]. Among all the Pure Yang [the realm of pure, unadulterated Yang energy] Treasure Boat [a class of flying magical vessels] within the Purple Realm [a vast and mystical cultivation world], it ranks second."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly, a flicker of astonishment stirring within his heart.

The Drifting Snow Palace truly lived up to its reputation as an ancient power that had once given birth to an Immortal [a being who has achieved true immortality and ascended beyond the mortal world]. The mere existence of this single escape-type Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] was a testament to their astonishingly profound Deep-Seated Foundation [the immense and unshakable accumulation of power, resources, and legacy within a sect or clan].

With the cultivation level of the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace wielding this Spiritual Treasure, even if she could not defeat a Demigod Ancestor, ensuring her own safety should have been well within her capabilities.

The Ice Soul Rainbow Boat lived up to its name, its speed truly worthy of the phrase Star-Chasing Moon-Pursuing [describing incredible, almost mythical speed]. It did not take long before they arrived at the Snowy Mountain Ancient Domain [a primordial, ice-bound territory] deep within the Extreme Northern Ice Plains [the vast, frozen wastelands at the northernmost edge of the world]. The story continues at audio—novel.com.

Finally, before a market town situated on a Celestial Mountain [a mountain of immense spiritual significance, often touching the heavens] within the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, the group disembarked from the Treasure Boat.

"So it's this place,"

Eldrin Chen could not help but pause his steps. He exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang and Lila, a wave of recollection washing over their expressions.

Long ago, a full Millennium [a fateful span of one thousand years] in the past, it was here, within the demonic territories at the very end of this Northern Plains' Celestial Mountain, that they had found Lila. It was also here that Lila had made her breakthrough into the Nascent Soul Realm [the realm where a cultivator forms their immortal soul essence].

In the blink of an eye, a Millennium [a period of one thousand years] had passed. Their cultivation had already reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Nascent Soul realm, one step from the Primordial Spirit realm]. Returning once more to this familiar ground of Celestial Mountain [a legendary mountain imbued with celestial energy], a myriad of emotions surged within their hearts.

"Celestial Mountain [a legendary mountain imbued with celestial energy] still stands. It seems Peng the Roc Demon Sage [a powerful demonic sovereign of the Roc race] has not yet had the chance to launch his assault."

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace [the supreme ruler of the Drifting Snow Palace sect] let out a sigh of relief, then addressed the group, "Let us ascend Celestial Mountain [a legendary mountain imbued with celestial energy]."

"Agreed."

The group soared up to Celestial Mountain [a legendary mountain imbued with celestial energy] and stepped into a Spirit Mountain Dao Field [a sanctified cultivation ground established upon a mountain rich in spiritual energy]. There, they were greeted by three Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm and is addressed as a Dao Lord] who were guarding the place.

All three Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul realm and are addressed as Dao Lords] were female cultivators. The leader, whose cultivation had reached the fifth layer of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator, a realm beyond Nascent Soul], was none other than the Grand Elder [the highest-ranking elder of a sect or clan] of the Drifting Snow Palace [a major sect known for its ice and snow cultivation arts], Xuan Ning the Immortal Maiden [a revered female cultivator known as the Mystic Serenity Immortal Maiden].

Xuan Ning the Immortal Maiden [a revered female cultivator known as the Mystic Serenity Immortal Maiden] cast a glance at Riverlord Chang [a Dao Lord title meaning 'Lord of the Long River'], then addressed the assembly, "Your arrival is most timely. Had you been but a step later, the Roc Clan [a powerful demonic race descended from the mythical Roc bird] would likely have been upon us."

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace [the supreme ruler of the Drifting Snow Palace sect] narrowed her eyes slightly, pondered for a moment, and asked, "Where has the Demonic Tribe [a collective term for demonic forces and clans] from the Northern Abyssal Sea [a vast and perilous northern sea realm inhabited by demons] reached?"

Xuan Ning the Immortal Maiden [a revered female cultivator known as the Mystic Serenity Immortal Maiden], having clearly investigated the matter thoroughly, replied directly, "They have already arrived within tens of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Peng the Roc Demon Sage [a powerful demonic sovereign of the Roc race] commands numerous high-grade warships. It is estimated they will reach the Snowy Mountain Ancient Domain [an ancient, snow-covered domain with profound secrets] within three months."

"Three months." Riverlord Chang [a Dao Lord title meaning 'Lord of the Long River'] murmured, his gaze turning grave. He then stated firmly, "With our combined strength, dealing with the Roc Demon Race [a powerful demonic race descended from the mythical Roc bird] should be well within our capabilities."

"Yet I fear the Demonic Tribe [a collective term for monstrous races and demonic cultivators], and those Demonic Monsters [powerful, malevolent beings born of demonic energy] from the Extreme Northern Ice Plains..."

Upon hearing this, solemn expressions settled upon the faces of all present.

Ordinary forces from the Demonic Tribe of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains were of little concern. The true threat was the Primordial Ice Silkworm [an ancient, primordial beast of immense power and icy essence], whose strength was so overwhelming that its intervention alone could overturn the entire conflict.

Seeing their concern, the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace shook her head and spoke. "That Primordial Ice Silkworm has lived through seven or eight mortal lifetimes and has never once initiated conflict with us."

"It remains in deep slumber now and is unlikely to act rashly."

Here, she paused briefly before continuing. "However, the Glacier Elder Demon and the Snow Soul Elder Demon will likely not let such a prime opportunity slip by. We must remain vigilant and ensure we have strong cultivators positioned to hold them at bay." Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel.com (official site).