People fight and become emperors in advance

Chapter 187 Cold Night
The surroundings were alternating between hot and cold, and their vision blurred for a moment. Before Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor could even take in their surroundings, they were first met with two scorching gazes that seemed almost tangible.

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor looked down at the same time and immediately saw two little girls in red who looked almost exactly alike standing in front of them, looking up at them with their heads held high.

"Welcome to the Dream Realm, stranger! We will guide you through your confusion."

The two girls spoke in unison, their voices tender and clear, full of the innocence and naivety unique to children. Their smiles were pure and lovely, like exquisitely carved jade, and their sweet smiles seemed to have a magical power to soothe people's hearts.

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor quickly came to their senses and immediately noticed that something was wrong.

If it's a historical site, why would there be living people there?
Without time to think it through, the two checked their own condition and found that their internal strength had been restored. Abundant power surged within them, and their tense nerves finally relaxed a little.

Chen Xiao looked around. The four of them seemed to be on a wide road.

The avenue connects to a colossal city at the far end of the horizon, whose towering gates are even more majestic than those of Saint Dan City.

"The Realm of Dreams? What is this place? Who are you?"

When Little Fairy Doctor's gentle voice rang out, Chen Xiao also came back to his senses and turned his gaze to the two girls in front of him.

They must be twins, looking exactly alike, wearing the same red dresses, and even their hair is red, like two burning flames, cute and passionate.

Judging from her age, she was probably only five or six years old, even more immature than Zi Yan in her Little Dragon Man form.

“This is the Dream Realm,” the girl on the left replied.

"It's a world as beautiful as a dream," the girl on the right added.

"I am Qinghuan," the girl on the left replied with a smile.

"I am Xingyao," the girl on the right sang in response.

“We are the guides of the Holy City,” the two girls said in unison.

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor were stunned. They exchanged a glance and both sensed that something was wrong, very wrong!

The girl before them, the surrounding environment, and even the considerable number of people in the distant giant city they sensed—all of this was completely unlike what a ruin should look like.

In people's minds, ruins are always associated with antiquity and decay, covered in the dust of time, like an old man forgotten by time, his body covered with wrinkles from crumbling walls.

This place is more like a colorful little world!

Chen Xiao's mind sank into his thoughts.

[Currently available advance payment]

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[Follow-up to the advance payment]

First: Read 50,000 volumes.

Current progress: 40396/50000.

Secondly: By passing the test, one can obtain the Purple Spirit Cold Qi.

Finding that the advance payment was still available put my mind at ease.

However, Chen Xiao soon noticed a problem.

The wisp of purple spiritual cold energy that he had prepared in advance to guide the way had somehow already merged into his body, flowing through his meridians and gradually blending with his own battle qi.

Strangely, Chen Xiao had no idea when it entered his body!
In fact, he didn't feel even the slightest bit of pain from beginning to end.

In fact, when he was sucked into the space through the gap, Chen Xiao had already prepared himself for the loss of the Purple Spirit Cold Qi and for being scammed.

But no one expected it to develop like this.

Although there are many mysteries surrounding it, the Purple Spirit Cold Qi has not been truly lost, and it has begun to merge with the Battle Qi, which is a good thing.

"There are no very strong beings in the city, only one two-star Dou Zong. However, it is possible that there are powerful beings that I cannot perceive."

The Little Fairy Doctor's voice entered my ears.

Chen Xiao nodded inwardly. A two-star Dou Zong level expert, let alone Little Fairy Doctor, even Chen Xiao could easily handle her.

"This space is very peculiar. It must have been created by a top expert. Here, one can tear through space just like the outside world, but one cannot truly escape this space."

Chen Xiao nodded again.

Those who can create a small world are all extraordinary Dou Sheng powerhouses!
Although this so-called ruin was completely different from what was expected, its extraordinary origin was confirmed.

"So, could you two guides lead us to a place to stay?"

In Chen Xiao's eyes, this place is a false heaven, but in the mouths of the two girls, it is a dream world, where everything is shrouded in mystery.

What you hear from others is their opinion, and it may differ from the facts. When you first arrive, this information can only be used as a reference. You still have to rely on yourself to gradually gain a deeper understanding.

"Two visitors, please come with us."

"We'll arrange accommodation for you!"

The two girls said in turn.

Although it was their first meeting, Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor were able to easily distinguish them from their behavior.

The one who is a little quieter is Qinghuan.

The girl with the more lively personality is Xingyao, who is easy to identify as soon as she opens her mouth.

Following behind the two girls, Chen Xiao nodded slightly to Little Fairy Doctor. Little Fairy Doctor immediately understood and casually chatted with them.

"Qinghuan, Xingyao, you call Chen Xiao and me 'Descendants,' and you don't seem surprised at all to see us. Do outsiders often come here before?"

"No, that's not true. In the past few decades, there have only been three of us, including you."

Xingyao turned around and walked backwards, trying to keep on her way and deliver her message without delay.

Qinghuan explained, "Thirty years ago, a Descendant also came to the Dream Realm. Descendant is a title given by the High Priest."

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a glance, both having some guesses in their hearts.

Perhaps the descendant they speak of is the Dou Zong powerhouse who entered the icy sea decades ago and has not returned since.

"How is that descendant doing now?"

"Xingyao doesn't know either. That descendant was received by the previous Holy Maiden. We've never met him; he's been missing for many years."

"So you are the current Holy Maidens?"

"Yes, from the moment we were born, we were appointed as saintesses by the high priest. Don't let Qinghuan and I's small stature fool you, we've actually grown up and have started taking over the duties of saintesses in the last two years."

"That's really impressive. You're saying the High Priest has a very high status, right?"

"The High Priest is the Lord of the Holy City and the most revered person in the Dream Realm. He is usually very kind, but he can be quite frightening when he gets serious. Xingyao is not afraid of anyone in the Holy City except the High Priest."

"Qinghuan, I'm not afraid. I just feel there's something off about the High Priest, and I'm not comfortable standing in front of him."

"Xingyao, you are not allowed to speak ill of the High Priest."

"..."

The two girls were at the age of childlike innocence, and as they chatted, the topic began to veer off course.

Chen Xiao shook his head slightly at Little Fairy Doctor, indicating that there was no need to ask any further questions.

The future is long, and since we're already here, we have plenty of time to get to know each other.

This includes the trials he cares about most, as well as the opportunities that exist within this space.

Even without the two men's questions, the two girls continued talking, though mostly about trivial matters. Amidst their chatter, they drew ever closer to the towering, majestic city.

Bang!
"Ouch~"

With a muffled thud, Xingyao, who wasn't walking straight ahead, crashed into the city gate, letting out a soft groan of pain.

At the same time, Qinghuan was pushed forward as if from behind. If Little Fairy Doctor hadn't intervened in time, she would have definitely gotten a big bump on her forehead.

"Thank you~" Qinghuan said politely after being helped up.

Little Fairy Doctor smiled and shook her head.

She and Chen Xiao were also communicating telepathically and observing this world, using their minds for multiple purposes; otherwise, Xingyao wouldn't have bumped into the city gate.

From the two girls' behavior, they realized that the two girls seemed to be connected by sight and hearing and had a spiritual connection.

They insisted that they were all grown up, but when they accidentally bumped into the city gate, they would all honestly cry out in pain.

Upon entering the megacity, a wide street comes into view, with towering buildings on both sides and pedestrians strolling leisurely, creating an overall atmosphere of tranquility.

In fact, Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor couldn't see a single person with the strength of a Dou Wang or higher in the entire world.

The cultivation atmosphere in this dream realm is not strong.

"Little Saintess Xingyao, let's go out of the city today."

"Yes, yes, I just got back."

"Little Saintess Qinghuan, I've made some Spirit Saliva Soup. I'll bring it over to you later."

"No need, Xingyao and I are going to see the High Priest today, so we'll be quite busy. Thank you for your kindness."

As they walked through the city streets, people kept greeting the two girls, and they were all very friendly.

Many people secretly observed Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor, wondering about their unfamiliar faces, but no one asked them a question.

Following the two women, the four of them arrived at a two-story building.

"The cold night is approaching. Please rest, you two. We need to report to the High Priest and will return tomorrow to guide you."

Taking a key from her sleeve and opening the door, Qinghuan spoke softly.

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor glanced at the sky. The sky was like a hazy white mist, and the light was still bright, showing no sign of nightfall approaching.

The two assumed the girl had misspoke and didn't pay much attention.

He immediately nodded slightly in agreement.

"Thank you for guiding us, young saintesses. If possible, please pass on a message to the high priest: we would like to pay him a visit."

"You're welcome. It's our duty. I will report your words to the High Priest."

"Two visitors, the Cold Night has arrived. Do not leave the Holy City casually. During the Cold Night, the temperature outside the city is very low, and you will freeze to death."

Xingyao added.

Chen Xiao and Little Fairy Doctor nodded, watching the two girls leave together.

Upon entering the room, there was a spacious hall on the first floor and several rooms on the second floor, all of which were very clean and neatly arranged. Even Chen Xiao could not find any major faults.

As soon as he closed the door, the candles inside spontaneously lit, and Chen Xiao raised his hand to create a protective barrier.

"Xian'er, what do you think?"

"The situation is shrouded in mystery, and we have too little information to make a judgment. However, judging from Qinghuan Xingyao's behavior, the people here are quite friendly to us."

Chen Xiao nodded. "I hope the high priest will meet with us tomorrow. In this unfamiliar place, if possible, we should avoid taking action."

Having made up my mind, all I had to do was wait.

To understand the essence of a new world, contacting the people who hold the highest positions within it is undoubtedly a shortcut.

Just as the two were talking, they suddenly felt the temperature in the world plummet. Just a moment ago, they felt as comfortable as if they were under the warm sun, but now they suddenly felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

Their soul perception was quietly released, and both of them saw that the sky outside was still so bright, without the slightest gloom, as if nothing had changed except for the sudden change in temperature.

"Is this the Cold Night they were talking about?" Little Fairy Doctor was taken aback.

She possessed the Netherworld Poison Flame within her body and the strength of a Dou Zun, yet at this moment, she still felt waves of chill, far more bone-chilling than in the icy plains of the far north.

Such a change is clearly abnormal.

Chen Xiao stared at the ceiling, his feelings even stronger than those of Little Fairy Doctor.

At that moment, he suddenly discovered that the purple spirit cold energy that was merging with his battle qi suddenly burst out with extreme cold. The fusion, which had been going very smoothly, seemed to have suddenly encountered an obstacle, causing his body to stiffen and catching him off guard.

A thick layer of frost quietly spread out beneath his feet, covering the entire hall in white.

"Chen Xiao!"

Seeing Chen Xiao's unusual behavior, a hint of panic flashed in Xiao Yixian's beautiful eyes, and her expression was filled with urgency.

Chen Xiao tried his best to circulate his internal energy, but it did nothing to stop his body from stiffening and stinging. Even his thoughts seemed to be affected, becoming sluggish.

This feeling was all too familiar to Chen Xiao.

I had a similar experience when I was refining the Heavenly Cold Qi.

"Don't rush, Xian'er. This is how you should behave when refining the Purple Spirit Cold Qi. Unleash... the Netherworld Poison Fire."

Upon hearing this, Little Fairy Doctor felt somewhat relieved and summoned the strange fire without hesitation, raising the temperature to its maximum.

The surrounding temperature began to rise rapidly, and under such conditions, Chen Xiao's condition was instantly relieved, and his mind became clear.

Seeing this, Little Fairy Doctor was completely relieved and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

As Chen Xiao's body gradually returned to normal, he turned his gaze to the eerie green flame in Little Fairy Doctor's jade hand. He saw that the Netherworld Poison Fire seemed to have exhausted its energy, its flames dim and trembling.

"Fairy, before entering the False Heaven, was it so wary of the Purple Spirit Cold Qi?"

Little Fairy Doctor shook her head, "Back then, it had an instinctive fear, but it wasn't like it is now... timid."

After much deliberation, Little Fairy Doctor finally found a suitable word.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao's heart stirred, and he looked up at the hazy white sky outside the window.

"What did you think of?"

Little Fairy Doctor knows Chen Xiao very well, and now she knows him inside and out. Judging from the change in his expression, she immediately guessed that he had already discovered something.

Chen Xiao smiled slightly and said confidently, "Bone Spirit Cold Flame!"

"Bone Spirit Cold Flame, ranked eleventh on the Strange Flame Ranking, is a unique flame that combines extreme cold and extreme heat. It possesses the special ability of experiencing both ice and fire. When extremely hot, it burns everything; when extremely cold, it freezes everything!"

"Refining the Purple Spirit Cold Qi requires certain environmental conditions, ideally in an extremely hot environment. My previous fusion went very smoothly, perhaps because the Bone Spirit Cold Flame in this False Heaven was in an extremely hot state, and now it has transformed into an extremely cold state!"

"And this might be the root of Leng Ye that Qinghuan and Xingyao were talking about!"

"This false heaven, where day and night are indistinguishable, has no sun or moon, and thus distinguishes between day and night by transforming into the state of bone spirit cold fire!"

"The only thing that puzzles me is that the transformation between extreme cold and extreme heat in the Bone Spirit Cold Fire is normally irregular, but in this False Heaven, it doesn't seem to be like that."

Seeing Chen Xiao's furrowed brows, Little Fairy Doctor smiled gently, smoothing away his worries.

"At the very least, we're certain that the Bone Spirit Cold Flame is here, so we've come to the right place."

Chen Xiao was taken aback, then chuckled.

"you're right!"

(End of this chapter)