Chapter 789 : A Frostmist Reunion at the Icy Plains

All present were individuals of esteemed status. Upon arriving at the Far North Icy Plains, they discovered a woman clad in snow-white robes had been waiting for them for some time.

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

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

This person was none other than Cosmos Heaven's Punishment's old friend, the Frostmist Immortal Maiden. In the past, when Eldrin Chen had come to the Northern Plains to search for Lila, this Frostmist Immortal Maiden had been of great assistance.

Unexpectedly, after a thousand years had passed, this Frostmist Immortal Maiden had actually broken through the threshold of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm and advanced to the level of a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered the foundational laws of their cultivation path at the Primordial Spirit stage].

The expression of Cosmos Heaven's Punishment beside them grew even more complex. He and the Frostmist Immortal Maiden had a friendship spanning several millennia; they could be considered bosom friends.

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

Meanwhile, the Frostmist Immortal Maiden stepped forward. Her beautiful eyes swept over the group, and she spoke with a faint smile, "I, Ling Shuang, offer my thanks to you all for traveling from afar to lend your aid."

"Resisting demonic fiends is our inherent duty. You are too courteous, Immortal Maiden,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a cupped fist salute and a warm smile. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel`com.

The Frostmist Immortal Maiden [a title for a powerful female cultivator associated with ice and mist] gave a slight nod and said, "Fellow Daoist Sea-Calmer, Fellow Daoist Eldrin Chen, everyone has been waiting for you. Please follow me."

The Frostmist Immortal Maiden then led Sea-Calmer Path Master, Eldrin Chen, and the others deep into the Drifting Snow Palace [a palace or sect located in a snowy, mountainous region].

Before long, they arrived at a Great Hall deep within the snow-capped mountains. Inside the hall, three figures had already been waiting for some time.

One was Long River Path Master, another was a woman in palace attire, and the last was a refined Middle-aged Man.

Seeing the arrival of Eldrin Chen and Sea-Calmer Path Master, Long River Path Master smiled and said, "Allow me to make the introductions."

"This is the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace [the female ruler or leader of the Drifting Snow Palace], and this is my chief disciple, Vast Abyss Path Lord."

As Long River Path Master spoke, Eldrin Chen quickly understood the identities of the individuals present.

Of these two, the Middle-aged Man was naturally Vast Abyss Path Lord. Having attained the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] realm over three millennia ago, his cultivation had already reached the Primordial Spirit 3rd Tier [the third level of the Primordial Spirit realm], making him one of the Heaven-Propping Pillar [a metaphorical term for a foundational, stabilizing force or a powerful magical artifact] figures within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast, desolate region in the eastern part of the continent].

In earlier years, Vast Abyss Path Lord had been stationed for a long time at the Stellar Archipelago [a chain of islands] within the End of the Demonic Abyss [a location marking the boundary or depths of a demonic realm]. It was only after Vast Righteousness Path Lord recently achieved a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm that he was able to return, having been replaced.

The Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace needs little introduction. She is a supreme power at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle level of the Primordial Spirit realm] and ranks among the ten mightiest experts of the Human Race.

Cultivators of this Primordial Spirit Path Lord [the realm of a cultivator whose primordial spirit has begun to comprehend the profound truths of the Great Path] level are exceedingly rare. Across the entire Purple Seal Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation world], the combined numbers of the human, demon, and fiend races amount to fewer than twenty. They are the true Sea-Calmer [a metaphorical title for a great stabilizing force] pillars of the Human Race.

The Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace [the ruler of a powerful sect located in the frigid northern reaches] swept her gaze over the group, her eyes lingering on Eldrin Chen before she spoke with a faint smile. "In recent years, whispers have spread among the Primordial Spirit Path Lord that you are a true Immortal Seed [a prodigy with the innate potential to ascend to immortality].

"Some say that, barring an untimely demise, you are most likely destined to breach the gates of immortality and divinity. I had thought such claims mere exaggeration, but seeing you today, I find them to be no empty praise."

"You honor me too greatly, Senior,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a respectful bow, not daring to show the slightest arrogance before such a pinnacle Primordial Solar Path Lord [a title for a supreme expert who has mastered the purest yang energies of the sun].

The Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace gave a slight nod of acknowledgment. "Since you have chosen to lend your aid in this conflict, rest assured that when the war concludes, you shall not find our gratitude lacking.

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

With those words, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace summoned a crystalline skiff. She ushered the three hundred-odd True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator who has formed their Golden Core and comprehended a fragment of the Great Path] aboard and then led the contingent swiftly towards the battlefield.

Once aboard the Treasure Ship [a vessel forged with mystical arts, capable of incredible speed and durability], Eldrin Chen was astonished to feel it 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 shot towards the heart of the Far North Icy Plains [a vast, perpetually frozen wilderness at the northern edge of the continent] at a speed that bordered on becoming pure radiance itself.

This left Eldrin Chen deeply shocked. Such velocity was staggering—it was likely tens, if not hundreds, of times faster than the flight speed of even an Infant Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has nurtured their nascent soul, a significant step beyond the Golden Core realm].

Seeing this, Frostmist Immortal Maiden explained, "This Frost Soul Rainbow Boat is one of the Sect-Suppressing Supreme Treasure of my Drifting Snow Palace."

"It is a High Grade Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier enchanted vessel powered by the essence of the primordial sun]. Its flight speed even surpasses that of a Demigod Patriarch [a cultivator who has half-stepped into divinity]. Among the Primordial Solar [the realm of the primordial sun] treasure boats within the Purple Seal Realm [the world known as the Purple Seal], 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 ascended to immortality]. The mere existence of this single Escape Radiance [a technique for radiant flight] Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact] was a testament to its astonishingly profound heritage.

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

The Frost Soul Rainbow Boat moved with a speed that could chase the stars and overtake the moon. It did not take long before it arrived at the Snow Mountain Ancient Domain deep within the Far North Icy Plains. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio‑novel.com.

Finally, before a market town at the Heavenly Mountain in the Far North Icy Plains, the group disembarked from the treasure boat.

"So it's this place."

Eldrin Chen could not help but pause his steps. Exchanging a glance with Exquisite Jiang and Lila, a look of reminiscence surfaced in their eyes.

A full millennium ago, it was here, within the demonic territories at the end of this Northern Plains' Heavenly Mountain, that they had found Lila. It was also here that Lila had achieved her breakthrough into the Infant Soul Realm [the realm where one's nascent soul is formed].

A millennium had passed in the blink of an eye. Their cultivation had already reached the Infant Soul Late Stage. Returning now to this familiar ground of Heavenly Mountain, a tide of complex emotions washed over their hearts.

"Heavenly Mountain still stands. It seems the Kunpeng Demon Sage has not yet had the chance to launch his assault," Eldrin Chen observed, his voice carrying the weight of the years.

Freya Ji, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace, let out a soft sigh of relief. "Let us ascend the Heavenly Mountain," she said to the group.

"Agreed."

The party soared upwards, alighting upon Heavenly Mountain and stepping into a Spirit Mountain Path-Field [a sacred cultivation ground]. There, they were greeted by three Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have mastered their Primordial Spirit and begun to walk their own unique Path] standing guard.

All three guardians were female cultivators. The leader, whose cultivation had reached the formidable Primordial Spirit 5th Tier, was none other than the Grand Elder of Drifting Snow Palace, Immortal Maiden Mystery Condensation.

Immortal Maiden Mystery Condensation cast a glance at Long River Path Master before addressing the Mortal Path cultivators [those who walk the Path of Mortality, a foundational cultivation philosophy]. "Your timing is impeccable. Had you arrived a single step later, the Kunpeng Clan would likely have been upon us."

Freya Ji, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace, her eyes flickering with thought, asked after a moment's contemplation, "Where exactly are the Demon Race forces from the North Sea of Darkness?"

Immortal Maiden Mystery Condensation, having clearly gathered precise intelligence, replied without hesitation. "They have already arrived within tens of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. The Kunpeng Demon Sage commands a fleet of high-grade warships. We estimate they will reach the Snow Mountain Ancient Domain within three months."

"Three months," Long River Path Master murmured, his gaze turning grave. "Our combined strength should be sufficient to handle the Kunpeng Demon Race."

"My only concern lies with the Demon Race [the collective term for monstrous beings that cultivate demonic arts], specifically those fiends from the Far North Icy Plains [a vast, frozen wasteland at the northernmost reaches of the continent]..."

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

Ordinary forces of the Demon Race from the Far North Icy Plains were of little concern. The true threat was the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm [an ancient, monstrous silkworm of immense power from the dawn of time], whose strength was simply overwhelming. Should it intervene, it could single-handedly overturn the entire course of the battle.

Seeing their apprehension, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace [the ruler of a major cultivation sect located in the northern snowy regions] shook her head and spoke. "That Primordial Era Ice Silkworm has lived through seven or eight life cycles 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 Old Demon and the Snow Soul Old Demon will almost certainly not let such a prime opportunity slip through their claws. It would be best to assign someone to keep a vigilant watch on them." Experience the full epic at audi novel.com.