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Chapter 198 Fourth Generation: Northern Cold Sect, Lu Yuan visits!
Southern Region.

The far north.

This place is rarely visited and is covered by ice and snow all year round.

Heavy snowflakes fell from the sky.

As far as the eye can see, everything is pure white.

A biting, icy wind, carrying a blizzard, howled across the snow-covered plains, sweeping across the entire ice field.

A thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow, it is like a kingdom of ice and snow.

If a frail mortal dares to set foot in this place, he will be frozen into an ice sculpture in less than a breath.

Therefore, this icy plain is regarded as a forbidden place for life by all mortals and Qi Refining cultivators with low strength. Even many birds and beasts will choose to detour when passing through this place.

However, this once desolate and utterly deserted snowfield has now become bustling with activity.

A series of multicolored streaks of light rushed from afar and disappeared into the depths of the icy plain.

At the very center of the ice field, a majestic snow-capped mountain stands tall!
The snow-capped mountain, thousands of feet high, stands proudly on the flat and vast ice plain, creating a visually striking sight.

Not only that.

A semi-transparent light curtain emerged from the void atop the mountain peak, enveloping the entire snow-capped mountain.

Legend has it that the first leader of the Northern Cold Sect used this snow mountain as a foundation and, through extraordinary means, gathered the spiritual power of the entire ice plain to construct an unparalleled array.

Protected by the great formation, this snow-capped mountain has a pleasant temperature and is like spring all year round.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was so dense that it turned into mist; a single breath from it was equivalent to half an hour of arduous cultivation for an ordinary cultivator.

This is the location of the Northern Cold Sect, Northern Cold Peak!
At the foot of the snow-capped mountains, there is also a bustling and magnificent city.

The city was built against the mountain, and most of its residents were relatives or family members of the disciples of the Northern Cold Sect.

There were also merchants who sold spiritual materials and elixirs, as well as many independent cultivators who wanted to join the Northern Cold Sect.

At this moment, the entire city of Beihan was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and people's faces were filled with joy.

Today is Ye Chen's succession ceremony, and also his engagement day with the Holy Maiden of Ten Thousand Poisons!
"Shhhhh!"

One after another, streaks of light pierced through the air and leaped over the city.

However, when they approached the snow-capped mountain, most cultivators would conceal their aura and choose to walk to the mountain gate.

The Northern Cold Sect has strict rules, and even Core Formation cultivators dare not act recklessly.

Only highly respected sect leaders or long-established Nascent Soul experts are qualified to fly directly into the Northern Cold Sect.

"Is this the Northern Cold Sect?"

At the foot of Beihan Peak.

A tall, handsome young man dressed in black was following the crowd up the steps, looking around with great interest.

The majestic Beihan Peak is home to a large number of rare and precious medicinal herbs in its spiritual plant garden.

These precious herbs sway in the wind, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance that is so enchanting that just one whiff is enough to make one feel intoxicated.

Besides.

Many rare birds and animals also strolled leisurely in the medicinal garden with their heads held high.

Instead of being afraid of the unfamiliar cultivators, their lively eyes flashed with arrogance and disdain.

These are all spirit pets raised by the Nascent Soul Ancestor, and any one of them possesses Core Formation combat power!

of course.

In Lu Yuan's eyes.

The so-called rare birds and exotic beasts are nothing more than bizarre creatures with distorted flesh and twisted bodies.

Above the snow-capped mountains, a large number of disciples of the Northern Cold Sect, clad in armor and wielding weapons, patrolled back and forth, responsible for maintaining order within the sect.

Ten people form a group, and one hundred people form a team.

Each group of disciples has a Core Formation cultivator in charge, and the captain of each team even possesses the strength of the Nascent Soul realm!
There were at least a thousand of these sect guards, and Lu Yuan saw several Nascent Soul experts among them.

Besides.

The commander in charge of all the guards, dressed in black armor, had an unfathomable aura; he was clearly a half-step Nascent Soul expert!
Upon seeing this, many cultivators felt even greater awe and respect for the Northern Cold Sect.

In the outside world, a half-step Nascent Soul expert would be enough to become the leader of a major sect or a supreme ancestor.

However, in the Northern Cold Sect.

The powerful half-step Nascent Soul expert before them was merely a guard commander.

This alone shows just how terrifying the Northern Cold Sect's foundation is!
"The Northern Cold Sect has grown increasingly powerful in recent years, even surpassing the Giant Sword Pavilion in some aspects."

"If he continues on his rapid rise, he might become the number one sect in the Southern Region in less than a century!"

Many cultivators sighed with emotion.

once Upon a time.

The Northern Cold Sect was merely a minor force among the five top powers in the Southern Region, and could only eke out a living by relying on the Medicine Buddha Sect.

But times have changed, and who could have imagined that the Northern Cold Sect would grow to the point of being on par with the Giant Sword Pavilion?
And all this.

It's all because their sect produced an unparalleled genius!
"I've heard that the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons is willing to become a vassal of the Northern Cold Sect in order to form a marriage alliance with Ye Chen. Is this true or false?"

"How could this be fake? You don't even know how terrifying Sect Leader Ye Chen's talent is. He is the youngest Nascent Soul cultivator in the entire history of the Southern Region, and he may even have the chance to transcend tribulation and ascend to immortality in the future!"

"The Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons still has guts. As long as they can cling to Ye Chen's coattails, even if they become vassals, it will be dozens of times better than before."

The cultivators were discussing it animatedly.

The Northern Cold Sect has two members who have reached the Nascent Soul stage, and many forces would rather be their lackeys than have the chance to do so!
"However, it is said that the Medicine Buddha Sect has produced another peerless genius. This person is named Xuan Xin. He has reached the peak of the Nascent Soul realm at the young age of thirty. With his talent, he may not be unable to surpass Ye Chen."

Upon hearing this, some insiders revealed a cold smile.

"What peerless genius? He was just a vessel for the Medicine Buddha Sect's ancestor to possess."

How powerful and prestigious was the founder of the Medicine Buddha Sect back then?
With his own power, he suffocated the entire Southern Region, and even the Giant Sword Pavilion had to act according to his wishes.

However, the bigger the tree, the more the wind will blow against it.

The patriarch of the Medicine Buddha Sect once mobilized the entire sect to attempt to break through to the Tribulation Transcending Realm, but failed miserably, leaving only a wisp of his remnant soul to eke out a living in the world.

Now he was forced to possess another body and be reborn, and it took him a full twenty years to barely recover to the peak strength of the Nascent Soul stage.

With such potential and aptitude, it would be difficult for him to surpass Ye Chen, let alone even reach the Nascent Soul stage.

"If Lu Yuan were still alive, the Northern Cold Sect might still be somewhat wary, but now the Medicine Buddha Sect is already in decline and is no longer a threat."

Upon hearing the name Lu Yuan, many cultivators couldn't help but sigh.

Lu Yuan began practicing Qi cultivation at the age of two, established his foundation at the age of three, and reached the Core Formation realm at the age of eight. He also single-handedly and forcefully killed hundreds of elite prodigies.

Such talent and combat prowess even surpasses that of Ye Chen.

Unfortunately, fate is jealous of talent. Lu Yuan revealed his talent too early and was eventually suppressed and killed by the patriarch of the Northern Cold Sect.

Otherwise, if he had lived until now, he might have actually had a chance to compete with Ye Chen.

It was at this time.

A dazzling green light suddenly traversed the void, hurtling in from afar.

Within the ball of light, the figure of an old man could be faintly seen.

The old man was hunched over, his face was full of wrinkles, and he exuded an air of old age, as if he had one foot already in a coffin.

But his aura was so powerful that no one dared to underestimate him!
"Is that Patriarch Fudu of the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons? Finally, a great figure has appeared!"

Everyone's spirits lifted, and their gazes towards the old man were filled with awe and respect. A Nascent Soul cultivator could move mountains and overturn seas, pluck stars from the sky, and kill a Nascent Soul expert with a flick of their finger.

Such terrifyingly powerful individuals, high above and revered by millions, would attract the attention of countless forces the moment they set foot in the world!

A Nascent Soul cultivator personally came to visit, and even the Northern Cold Sect dared not neglect him.

Immediately, a beam of white light shot into the sky from the ancestral land of the sect, revealing the figure of the Northern Cold Sect's patriarch.

"It's been many years since we last met, Fellow Daoist Wu, you still have the same charm as before!"

The patriarch of the Northern Cold Sect, Bai He, was in high spirits and laughed heartily.

Upon closer inspection, however, one would notice that his complexion was still somewhat pale.

Back then, in order to kill Lu Yuan, he did not hesitate to forcibly descend into the Azure Spirit Secret Realm, and he paid a huge price for it, and his injuries have not yet healed!

"Fellow Daoist Bai is too kind. Today is a momentous occasion for the marriage alliance between our two sects, how could I possibly not be here?"

Wu Hai, the patriarch of the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, also said with a smile.

He also paid a considerable price to make this marriage happen.

However, after today, he will be able to firmly bind the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons to the warship of the Northern Cold Sect, and from then on, the sect will become more and more prosperous!

"Yunxi, why don't you come and greet Fellow Daoist Baihe?"

Wu Hai's aura subsided, and only then did everyone notice that a woman was standing beside him.

The woman wasn't particularly beautiful, but her clear, bright eyes seemed to speak volumes, captivating all who saw them.

A single glance was enough to make many male cultivators fall for them.

However, the thought of this woman's infamous reputation sent chills down the spines of many cultivators present.

Because the woman in front of you may seem quiet and gentle, but she is actually a witch who is skilled in using poison and can kill countless people with ease!

Ignoring the stares of the crowd, the woman gracefully moved to stand before the White River Ancestor.

Then, Yingying bowed and said in a clear and melodious voice, "Junior Yunxi greets Ancestor Baihe."

"good."

Baihe Patriarch nodded slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

As the Supreme Ancestor of the Northern Cold Sect, he knew Yun Xi's identity and background perfectly well.

As one of the most outstanding young talents in the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, Yun Xi was born with a body full of deadly poison, making her a rare and exceptional individual with a divine body of ten thousand poisons.

What's even more remarkable is that Yun Xi not only has outstanding talent in cultivation, but is also ruthless and decisive in killing.

At the tender age of eight, he poisoned a Core Formation expert!
She is now only half a step away from the Nascent Soul realm, and her talent is second only to Ye Chen.

Throughout the entire Southern Region, only a woman like this is qualified to be Ye Chen's partner!
“Miss Yunxi, there’s no need for such formalities. You and Ye Chen of my sect are a match made in heaven. Now that our two sects have become in-laws, we are one family from now on.”

Baihe Patriarch said with a smile.

"Thank you for the compliment, senior."

Yunxi said in a low voice, but her heart was not greatly disturbed.

Despite her high status as the Holy Maiden of the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, she was nothing more than a tool for exchanging benefits in the face of such a major event as the marriage alliance between the two sects.

Just as Baihe Patriarch and Fudu Patriarch were having a pleasant conversation.

Several more figures soared through the sky, their imposing presence drawing everyone's attention.

Several tall and imposing figures stood in the void, each exuding a terrifying aura that made people tremble with fear and even find it difficult to breathe!

Leading the group was Huiming, the sect leader of the Medicine Buddha Sect. He wore a yellow monk's robe, his face expressionless, but his eyes revealed an indescribable majesty.

More than a decade ago, he was already a half-step Nascent Soul expert.

Since the end of the last Azure Spirit Secret Realm, he had been in seclusion for many years, and with the help of the Medicine Buddha Sect's patriarch, he was finally able to step into the Nascent Soul Realm.

Following closely behind was Master Qingxu, dressed in a Taoist robe and holding a whisk, exuding an otherworldly air, as if he had stepped out of a painting.

Another old man was burly and carried an enormous sword on his back. He was like a sharp sword with its sharp edge exposed, making people afraid to look directly at him!
The moment the old man appeared, he moved all the cultivators present.

Because this person was none other than the patriarch of the Giant Sword Pavilion!

These three individuals were all Nascent Soul stage experts from top-tier forces in the Southern Region.

Their arrival made the already bustling Northern Cold Sect even more lively.

"The presence of the three of you from afar truly brings honor to our humble abode!"

Upon seeing this, Old Ancestor Baihe immediately went to greet him, saying with a smile on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Baihe, you are too kind. Today is the auspicious day of the marriage between our two sects, so we naturally have come to ask for a cup of celebratory wine."

Master Huiming gave a forced smile, and a shadow of gloom flashed deep in his eyes.

If it weren't for Ancestor Baihe killing Lu Yuan in the Qingling Secret Realm, how could the Medicine Buddha Sect have fallen to such a state?

However, circumstances are beyond our control.

Now that the Northern Cold Sect has formed a marriage alliance with the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, its prominence is unparalleled.

On the other hand, the Medicine Buddha Sect was in decline, its members were failing, and it was getting worse day by day. How could it dare to investigate this matter?

"That's right, how could we possibly miss such a grand event?"

Master Qingxu spoke in a calm tone, and chuckled softly.

The patriarch of the Giant Sword Pavilion nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

However, the fact that he, as the strongest person in the Southern Region, was able to personally participate in this celebration is enough to show how much the Giant Sword Pavilion values ​​it.

However, just as all the Nascent Soul stage experts arrived and the celebration was about to begin...

A deep voice, like thunder, resounded throughout the entire Northern Cold Sect.

"Junior Lu Yuan has come to pay his respects!"

Upon hearing this, the powerful figures present all changed their expressions drastically and immediately looked in the direction of the voice.

To everyone's disbelief,

Lu Yuan stepped out from the crowd and slowly climbed the steps.

His voice wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap, making everyone's heads buzz and their eardrums almost burst.

The guards of the Northern Cold Sect, who were responsible for maintaining order in mid-air, lost their footing and fell from the sky under the impact of this invisible sound wave.

As for the other cultivators, their eyes widened in disbelief, as if they had witnessed something incredible.

"Lu Yuan, how is this possible? He's still alive!"

Someone exclaimed in disbelief.

Many of the cultivators present were familiar with this name.

Even back then, in front of the Azure Spirit Secret Realm, many Nascent Soul experts witnessed Lu Yuan being killed by the White River Ancestor.

No one could have imagined this.

Not only did Lu Yuan not die, but he also dared to provoke the entire Northern Cold Sect all by himself?

It can be said that Lu Yuan's appearance was like a stone thrown into a lake, creating ripples and instantly turning the originally festive atmosphere into a tense one.

All of a sudden.

The cultivators present all turned their heads, and all eyes were focused on Lu Yuan.

Because their intuition told them that something big was going to happen today!

(End of this chapter)