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Chapter 414 The Sect Must Not Be Humiliated (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"How to do?"

After a long silence, Zhao Qi broke the silence and asked softly.

At this moment, Zhao Qi was afraid that if she made a sound, it would cause a disturbance inside the Ice Palace. She was really afraid that the girl in the crystal coffin would suddenly open her eyes and jump out!

This person is clearly a top-tier expert!

How could they possibly dare to desecrate it?
An accident!
Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi are probably doomed!

"never mind!"

After a moment of silence, Li Yunjing, his face grim, uttered those two words with difficulty.

"what?"

Li Yunjing chose to back down, which made Zhao Qi unable to believe her ears, forcing her to ask again.

"never mind!"

Li Yunjing, with a bitter expression, softly repeated the sentence.

He was really scared!

With countless treasures before them, even Tier 3 items are just embellishments; there are far more Tier 4 items!

Li Yunjing can guarantee that many Nascent Soul Realm experts would never be able to acquire so many treasures in their entire lives!
This girl has an incredibly powerful background!
It is not to be profaned!

Do not act rashly!

"Ok!"

Zhao Qi finally understood. She nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go! Let's close the door for our senior and not disturb them!"

Li Yunjing bowed deeply to the crystal coffin before slowly using his magic to push the massive ice gate shut again, intending to close the ice palace once more.

The moment the ice gate slowly closed, the temperature inside the ice palace plummeted, and a suffocating chill filled the air.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi both felt a pang of heart palpitation, as if something was awakening.

"Come on!"

Li Yunjing gave a low shout, and his magical power suddenly increased, causing the ice gate to close faster.

However, just as the ice gate was about to close completely, a cold voice came from the depths of the ice palace, piercing their ears like millennia-old ice.

"Now that you're here, why rush to leave?"

Although the voice was soft, it carried an irresistible authority.

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi froze instantly, as if bound by an invisible force, unable to move.

"It's over..."

Li Yunjing's heart sank, and his face turned extremely ugly.

The ice gate slowly opened, and a white-robed Taoist nun with white hair and a youthful face appeared in front of Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi.

Her silver hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her eyes, like deep, cold pools, gazed coldly at the two of them.

This person didn't exude any violent aura, yet he radiated a suffocating pressure.

"Senior...senior..."

Li Yunjing forced a smile, his voice trembling slightly, "This junior had no intention of offending you. I just wandered into this place by mistake. Please forgive me, senior."

"Humph!"

The Taoist nun did not respond, but slowly raised her hand and gently touched the ground with her fingertips.

Suddenly, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi felt an invisible force lifting them up and slowly pulling them deeper into the ice palace.

"senior!"

Li Yunjing was extremely anxious and quickly said, "We two juniors were just passing by and had no ill intentions! If we have offended you in any way, please forgive us!"

The nun remained expressionless, simply saying, "Since you've come, it must be fate. Our master has been asleep for many years and is in need of two servants, so you may stay!"

"Servant?"

Zhao Qi's face turned pale, and an ominous premonition rose in her heart.

Li Yunjing's heart sank. He knew that once a powerful figure of this level was controlled, he would probably never be able to escape in his lifetime.

He gritted his teeth and secretly circulated his true energy, trying to break free from the restraints.

However, as soon as he began to circulate his true energy, he felt a cold force invade his body, instantly freezing his meridians.

Li Yunjing's face turned deathly pale instantly, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

"Don't try to resist!"

The nun's voice remained icy, "In front of me, you are not even as good as ants."

Li Yunjing felt a chill in his heart, knowing that things were unlikely to end well today.

He glanced at Zhao Qi, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes.

If he hadn't insisted on exploring this place, Zhao Qi wouldn't have been dragged into such a desperate situation.

"senior!"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the fear in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "I am a disciple of the Shenxiao Dao Sect. Please, senior, spare us this time for the sake of the Xuanmen lineage! As long as you can let us leave, I will agree to any request!"

Upon hearing this, the Taoist nun's gaze shifted slightly as she looked at Li Yunjing.

When Li Yunjing was swept by her gaze, he immediately felt a chill run from the soles of his feet to the top of his head, and his body trembled involuntarily.

Li Yunjing was truly terrified!

He had witnessed the Five Elements True Man's prowess in killing a Nascent Soul cultivator!

However, Li Yunjing had a vague premonition that the Five Elements True Man was no match for this Taoist nun!
terror!
It’s so scary!

How could something of this caliber possibly exist in the human world?
Li Yunjing strongly suspected that this Daoist nun was a powerful figure in the Nascent Soul Realm!

But this very person actually referred to the person inside the crystal coffin as the master!
And what is the identity of that girl?
Li Yunjing dared not think about it anymore!

Li Yunjing regretted it so much he wanted to slap himself.

Why are you so curious?
If we hadn't come to the Ice Palace, we would never have encountered such a thing.

Death is a luxury now. Such a powerful person can completely control his and Zhao Qi's life and death. If this Daoist nun is willing, she can easily turn them into puppets!
Li Yunjing also knows how to create puppets from living people!

He simply hadn't encountered anyone he hated, so naturally he wouldn't resort to such vicious methods!

Now, does this Taoist nun want to stay here and become a servant?

Is there a better way than using puppets?
"Shenxiao Dao Sect!"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's words, the Daoist nun's expression shifted slightly, and she said calmly, "Young man, are you trying to intimidate me by using the name of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'?"

Li Yunjing's heart tightened, and he quickly shook his head, his tone respectful yet urgent: "Senior, you misunderstand! This junior had no such intention! I only hope that, for the sake of our shared lineage in the Xuanmen, you will forgive us this time. This junior is willing to make amends for my offense at any cost!"

The Taoist nun stared coldly at Li Yunjing, her gaze sharp as a knife, as if she wanted to dissect him and see right through him.

Her voice remained cold, yet carried a hint of mockery: "The Xuanmen lineage? Ha, the mere 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' dares to discuss lineage with me?"

"Isn't that a bit much, senior?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing felt even more desperate, but being a disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was his pride. He glared at the Daoist nun and sneered, "My 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' is no weaker than your 'Guanghan Palace' in the heavens, and above our founders, there are founders! In terms of strength, our 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' lineage is stronger than the 'Guanghan Palace'!"

"You've used your superior cultivation to oppress me today! I accept it. Kill me or torture me, it's all up to you!"

"You dare to insult my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'? Don't even think about it!"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's words, Zhao Qi stood aside, her face as pale as paper, her body trembling slightly.

She never imagined that Li Yunjing's attitude would become so tough when he was humiliated in the sect!

Seemingly surprised that a mere ant would dare to speak to her like that, the Taoist nun's gaze lingered on Li Yunjing.

Her voice remained cold, yet carried an undeniable air of authority: "Heh! Since you've mentioned the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' I might give you a chance."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope rose in Li Yunjing's heart. He quickly looked up at the Daoist nun and said loudly, "I can agree to any condition! However, I, Li Yunjing, will absolutely not insult my 'Shenxiao Dao Sect'!"

"You youngster, you've got some courage!"

The Daoist nun said calmly, "I need something called the 'Nine-Turn Profound Ice Lotus'! This thing grows in the 'Profound Ice Abyss' in the far north of 'Tianlan Star'. If you can get it, I will let you leave."

"Nine-Turn Mystic Ice Lotus?"

"Tianlan Star?"

Li Yunjing frowned slightly, pondering silently.

He had seen records of this object in the sect's records. It was said to be the coldest thing in the world, growing in extremely cold places, and blooming only once every three thousand years, making it extremely rare.

More importantly, the Xuanbing Abyss is a forbidden area in the far north, rumored to be guarded by countless ferocious beasts, and even Nascent Soul cultivators dare not easily step into it.

As for "Tianlanxing"?
This was the first time Li Yunjing had learned the name of the world he lived in!

"Tianlan Star" is too big!

With Li Yunjing's cultivation level, he could only wander around the Southern Heaven Continent, unable to leave his current location and travel elsewhere. The far north was a legendary place, and Li Yunjing had no ability to reach it.

“Senior! It’s not that I’m unwilling or afraid! It’s just that with my abilities, I simply cannot traverse so many continents and travel all the way north to reach the ‘Far North’!”

Li Yunjing hesitated, but still told the truth.

This is their only chance of survival.

Li Yunjing added, "If you grant me more time, senior, and I break through to the Golden Core Realm, I am willing to go to the 'Mysterious Ice Abyss' to retrieve the 'Nine Revolutions Mysterious Ice Lotus' for you!"

"You're quite honest, young man!"

The Daoist nun nodded and said calmly, "Very well! However, I won't give you much time. One hundred years! If you cannot obtain the 'Nine Revolutions Profound Ice Lotus,' I can take your life from afar!"

"A hundred years?"

Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly nodded: "This junior will certainly live up to your expectations, senior!"

He understood; the Taoist nun had placed a restriction on him and Zhao Qi the moment she made her move!

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi had no way of detecting this restriction!
Such ability left Li Yunjing with no way to refuse!

A Nascent Soul Realm expert!
Even if he returns to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and asks for the sect's help, it's unlikely that anyone can lift this restriction.
Whether the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" had any experts at the Nascent Soul Realm was a question that had always been on Li Yunjing's mind.

As for the time that the Taoist nun left for Li Yunjing?
If it were an ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage 7 cultivator, they might find it insufficient!

But for Li Yunjing, it was far too much.

Let alone Core Formation, Li Yunjing is extremely confident that he can break through several more realms after Core Formation!

Even if the patriarchs of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect" cannot help him, Li Yunjing can still break free from this restriction by completing the mission!
In addition, Li Yunjing had a guess in his mind.

Perhaps after breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, Li Yunjing himself will have the ability to break this restriction?

He's no ordinary person, after all!

Li Yunjing has too many good qualities.

Having reached the Golden Core Realm, he was absolutely confident that he could go to the far north ahead of time and try his luck!
"Alright! You can leave now."

The nun ignored the two and simply waved her hand, causing the gates of the Ice Palace to slowly open.

Li Yunjing gave the Daoist nun a deep look, then turned and strode out of the Ice Palace with Zhao Qi.

"Bang..."

The gates of the ice palace closed again.

"This kid from the Divine Firmament Dao Sect is quite interesting!"

The Taoist nun looked out the door and muttered to herself.

A subtle, enigmatic smile played on her lips.

At this moment, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi left the Ice Palace and fled the icy plain at almost the fastest speed.

Only after they emerged from the icy plains did Zhao Qi ask, "What do we do now?"

"Don't worry! A hundred years is more than enough! I expect to break through to the Golden Core Realm in three to five years! With the remaining time, I might even be able to go even further!"

Li Yunjing chuckled and comforted Zhao Qi, adding, "After reaching the Golden Core Realm, my combat strength will increase significantly! Going to the far north will be no problem at all! Besides, even if there are difficulties, I can request support from the sect!"

"Yeah! I believe you!"

A hundred years is neither a long nor a short time, and Zhao Qi calmed down a bit.

Over such a long period of time, she could easily break through to the Golden Core Realm. Perhaps when she reaches the next major realm, things will take a turn for the better.

Should we continue exploring the hidden realm?

After Zhao Qi calmed down, she asked the question.

"Forget it! I'm not going!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand, showing no interest whatsoever.

He was so frightened that he had no mind to look for opportunities.
Moreover, the entrance and exit passages to the secret realm are always open!

Perhaps the news of the heavy losses suffered by the "Tianluo Dao Sect" has already reached the outside world.

If this goes on for too long, and experts from the "Tianluo Dao Sect" arrive, even the Blazing Fire Immortal might not be able to withstand it!
Having witnessed true power, Li Yunjing began to distrust the astonishing Nascent Soul Realm ancestor.

The strength of Master Liehuo may not be enough to guarantee their safe departure from the vicinity of "Lingyuan Island".

"By the way! Qi'er, don't take back your assets either! This time, things have blown up too much. The Tianluo Dao Sect doesn't know my information, but they definitely know yours."

Li Yunjing suddenly spoke up as if something had occurred to him.

"Okay! I'll do as you say! I don't want any of those assets!"

Zhao Qi was also terrified. She felt that staying alive was more important than anything else. She gritted her teeth and agreed to Li Yunjing's plan.

"Yes! Don't worry! I'll make up for everything you've lost!"

Finally, Li Yunjing added one more sentence.

After finalizing their plan, the two returned the way they came.

Both of them were disguised.

Along the way, they also encountered some cultivators who wanted to leave the secret realm.

Some disputes also occurred during this period.

However, this time, Li Yunjing was not in the mood to go on a killing spree. He would endure as much as he could, and when he could no longer endure, he would not endure any longer!

After killing some people, the nearby cultivators dared not target Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi.

At the exit of the secret realm, there were still over a hundred people from the "Tianluo Dao Sect" blocking the way.

Upon seeing this, Li Yunjing frowned.

"Don't worry! Every time we go to the secret realm, the people from the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' stand guard at the entrance and collect a toll of 10,000 low-grade spirit stones per person! Let's pay it! Let's not cause any trouble here!"

Sensing Li Yunjing's dissatisfaction, Zhao Qi quickly transmitted her voice.

"Oh, I see!"

Li Yunjing nodded. His divine sense swept across the area and, sure enough, ahead, some cultivators were queuing up, their faces full of bitterness, paying tolls to the people of the "Tianluo Dao Sect".

Of course, not everyone pays the fee!
Some forces, seemingly very powerful, encountered the people of the "Tianluo Dao Sect." The two sides kept to themselves, and the people of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" ignored them and let them pass.

"Pay up! Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones per person!"

When it was Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi's turn, a disciple of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" at the door held his head high, looked down on them, and said lazily.

"Here you go! Twenty thousand spirit stones for two people!"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath and said in a muffled voice.

Li Yunjing tossed a storage bag to the man.

The man took the storage bag, inspected it, nodded, and smiled, "Go on!"

As for Li Yunjing's displeased expression?

There are so many expressions like that!
What can I do?
Every time the secret realm opens, the people of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" guard this place and collect nearly 100 million low-grade spirit stones!
This is a stable source of income for their "Tianluo Dao Sect"!
Otherwise, their elders from the "Tianluo Dao Sect" would have been foolish to be the first to act and open the passage.

This is all so that they can legitimately profit from it!
The road was opened up by our "Tianluo Dao Sect". Everyone goes in to collect treasures, so it's not unreasonable to give a toll, right?

We don't need to pay tribute to major sects and families!

Other forces, however, are not allowed!

Anyone who doesn't pay will be killed immediately!
There were dozens of corpses lying at the entrance leading to the outside!

These are all cultivators killed by the "Tianluo Dao Sect". Their bodies are left on the spot so that those who come after them can see them and think about the consequences of not paying spirit stones!

Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi pinched their noses, accepted the spirit stones, and then walked out of the space tunnel through the portal and came to the outside world.

Upon arriving here, Li Yunjing immediately sent a message to Master Liehuo.

Almost instantly, Li Yunjing received a response.

After checking the information, he looked up and around, and in the northeast corner, he saw the figure of the Fiery Immortal.

He was overjoyed and quickly transmitted his voice to Zhao Qi, "Come with me!"

When Master Liehuo saw the two disguised juniors flying over, he quickly saw through their disguises after a brief examination.

"Good lad! You actually succeeded!"

Master Liehuo was overjoyed, and a smile appeared on his face.

The three gathered together. Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi didn't dare to say much, and Master Liehuo didn't ask any questions either. He just gestured to the two of them with his eyes to follow him and leave "Lingyuan Island" first!
Among the crowd, Li Yunjing and his two companions' behavior was not particularly noticeable.

Many people who left the secret realm headed towards the outside world, guided by their contacts.

These people had all benefited, so naturally they wouldn't stay here any longer, lest they suffer a fatal fate.

As soon as Li Yunjing and his companions flew away from "Lingyuan Island" and appeared on the sea, they felt a powerful spiritual pressure coming from a hundred miles away!

(End of this chapter)