Quickly conquer the martial arts world, and let your fists dominate the heavens!

When Shuangjiang opened her eyes, her pupils had turned into a bottomless ice blue, like the ancient ice of Kunlun, and her gaze carried a chill that pierced to the bone.

Her aura underwent a dramatic change; the overwhelming cold air completely subsided and transformed into condensed, icy true energy.

Just sitting cross-legged, the temperature in the wooden house plummeted to freezing point, ice flowers formed on the walls, and even breathing turned into icy mist.

Xiao Han sensed the change in her senior sister, and her tense expression instantly relaxed, her face revealing undisguised joy. Her voice trembled with excitement:
"Senior sister, have you mastered it?"

Frostfall did not respond immediately. She slowly got up and rotated her wrist, the bones making a cracking sound like ice shattering.

She glanced at the dead ice silkworm on the ground, then slightly raised her fingertip and unleashed a burst of icy true energy.

Upon contact with true energy, the ice silkworm contracted rapidly, shattering into ice shards with a few "crack" sounds, which vanished without a trace with a gust of wind.

"Hmm, Ice Nether True Qi, not bad."

Shuangjiang then spoke, her voice clear and cold like jade striking each other, without the slightest ripple, as if she had only completed a trivial matter.

Her gaze shifted to the window, a murderous glint flashing in her icy blue eyes.

The battle in the valley had long been deadlocked. Bai Lu was surrounded and attacked by Wu Laoda and others. She barely managed to hold on with her Spiral Nine Shadows Lightness Skill and Silver Soft Whip, but due to the enemy's large numbers and fierce attacks, she gradually felt her internal strength failing and her breathing becoming rapid.

She possesses a life-saving secret technique left by Chen Zhan, which can instantly unleash her potential, but it has severe side effects and should never be used except in life-or-death situations.

"Bai Lu's skills have improved further. You haven't reached the Innate Upper Realm yet?"

Frost's gaze swept across the white dew outside the window, and she asked Xiaohan beside her in a low voice.

Xiao Han's cheeks flushed slightly, her fingers interlocked, and she replied softly, "Senior Sister, it'll be soon. I'll definitely break through within six months."

Shuangjiang didn't ask any further questions. With a swift movement, he passed through the window and headed straight for the battle. Wherever he went, he left behind only a wisp of cold air, and the air itself seemed to hiss from the freezing cold.

As she stepped onto the battlefield, the temperature in Wanjie Valley plummeted.

The people fighting felt a bone-chilling cold spread through their bodies, and their movements froze as they stared in astonishment at the figure in the light blue dress.

Master Benguan, holding his staff, frowned deeply: "Such refined ice power! This woman is no ordinary person!"

Mu Wanqing, hiding behind the boulder, froze, her voice trembling: "It was her. She froze my master and the Valley Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations with a single move."

Duan Yu nodded solemnly, while Duan Zhengchun stared sharply at Shuangjiang, immediately recognizing that this woman's martial arts skills far surpassed those of everyone present.

As the White Dew season ended and Frost appeared, her tense nerves relaxed. She dodged Boss Wu's knife and shouted loudly:
"Sister Shuangjiang, you've finally emerged from seclusion!"

When Fu Minyi saw the appearance of Frostfall, her anger turned to surprise.

Zuo Zimu strode forward, pointed at Shuangjiang, and said urgently, "There's another person who has trespassed into the forbidden area!"

Grandma Yu and Fu Minyi exchanged a glance and then looked towards Shuangjiang.

Their eyes met, the void seemed to freeze, and both felt a chill run through them, struggling to breathe, filled with fear.

Before the two could react, Shuangjiang had already made her move.

With a grab in the air, the cold air gathered into a half-foot-long transparent ice blade, its edges sharp and surrounded by chilling energy, making one's heart tremble.

The next second, Shuangjiang's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot, leaving only a wisp of lingering cold air.

"laugh--!"

With a whooshing sound, the icy blade slashed straight at Boss Wu. Boss Wu was startled and hurriedly swung his greatsword to defend himself.

"when!"

After a crisp sound, the fine iron ring blade was instantly covered in frost and turned into an ice blade, shattering into dust before Boss Wu could exert any force.

The ice blade continued its trajectory, grazing past Boss Wu's chest.

He quickly retreated to avoid vital points, but felt his internal energy stagnate, his breath was locked, and his body gradually stiffened.

In one breath.

Old Wu turned into an ice sculpture, then froze and shattered with a "bang," leaving no trace of his remains.

one move!
With a single move, he killed Wu Laoda, one of the top leaders in the Thirty-Six Caves, leaving not even a trace of his body!
Everyone present was stunned, their faces turning pale.

Sang Tugong, Duanmu Yuan, and the others were so frightened that they trembled all over and didn't even have the strength to run away.

Frostfall continued its movements, its figure darting about like a ghost, constantly condensing ice blades. Each ice blade that flew out was accompanied by screams and the sound of ice sculptures shattering.

Sang Tugong attempted to escape underground, but just as he channeled his inner energy, he was struck in the back by an ice blade, freezing his meridians. As half of his body entered the ground, he transformed into an ice sculpture, which then shattered.

Duanmu Yuan waved his fan to shoot poison needles, but was frozen to the ground by the cold air emanating from Shuangjiang.

A blade of ice flashed past, and he died silently.

In the blink of an eye, Shuangjiang defeated five top players from the 36th hole.

Only a few people from Lingjiu Palace remain.

Frost stopped and threw the ice blade, which broke into several pieces and shot towards the fleeing man like a meteor.

After being struck by the needles, everyone was instantly frozen into ice sculptures, which then shattered, with none escaping unscathed.

The battlefield fell silent instantly, with only the sound of the wind and heavy breathing remaining.

The ground was covered with ice shards and broken weapons, and blood froze into dark red ice particles, creating a gruesome and eerie scene.

"Ice Nether True Qi!"

Master Benguan exclaimed in surprise, filled with shock and disbelief.

Masters Benxiang and Bencan also changed their expressions drastically, their eyes filled with shock.

"Master Ben Guan, what is the Ice Nether True Qi?" Duan Zhengchun stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, his unease growing.

Master Benguan took a deep breath: "The Ice Nether True Qi is the most domineering ice-attribute true qi in legend. It is extremely yin and cold, capable of freezing a person's body and locking their internal energy meridians. Those who are affected are almost beyond saving. Cultivation requires rare and precious materials, extremely high talent, and a special physique. Throughout history, very few people have succeeded in cultivating it, and they are all centenarian monsters."

He paused, then looked at Shuangjiang: "This woman looks to be under twenty, yet she has mastered the Ice Nether True Qi. It's absolutely impossible!"

Upon hearing about the "Ice Nether True Qi," Granny Yu and Fu Minyi turned ashen-faced.

They had seen it recorded in the Lingjiu Palace's books and knew of its horror.

Bai Lu stared at Shuang Jiang's retreating figure, utterly shocked, and felt a slight fear of the power of the Ice Nether True Qi.

Duan Yu tugged at Mu Wanqing's sleeve and whispered, "Miss Mu, this Shuangjiang girl's martial arts are amazing."

Mu Wanqing stared intently at Shuangjiang, her eyes filled with complex emotions, feeling both hatred and helplessness.

Bai Lu put away her whip, moved gracefully to Shuang Jiang's side, a faint smile playing on her lips, and asked in a light tone, "Sister Shuang, you succeeded?"

Frost's Descent is known for its cold demeanor, with a layer of frost always between its brows. However, when facing White Dew, its expression softens.

She was able to successfully subdue the power of the Ice Silkworm and cultivate the Ice Nether True Qi entirely thanks to Bai Lu protecting her from numerous disturbances.

She nodded slightly, a rare smile appearing on her face: "Yes, it's done. When you break through the barrier, I'll protect you."

Bai Lu chuckled and readily agreed, "That would be great."

He changed the subject abruptly, then said seriously, "Let's get down to business first."

The two men had two important matters to attend to in their trip to Dali.

Firstly, Shuangjiang (the frost-falling season) knows that Dali is rich in strange and poisonous insects, especially the legendary Manggu Zhuha (a type of toad), which is the nemesis of the most potent and yang-like poisons in the world.

To lure it out, she even made a special trip to Xingxiu Sea and "borrowed" the Divine Wood King Cauldron from the Xingxiu Sect.

Unexpectedly, by chance, he obtained the Thousand-Year Ice Silkworm on the road and accidentally cultivated the Ice Nether True Qi.

Secondly, following the instructions of his master Chen Zhan, he purged the illegal forces within Dali and secretly brought the Dali Kingdom onto the Song Dynasty's war chariot. This explains why Wan Jie Valley Master Zhong Wanchou was frozen in ice, while Gan Baobao and her daughter Zhong Ling remained unharmed.

Duan Yu was the only exception.

Bai Lu and Shuang Jiang originally didn't intend to make things difficult for him, but the Manggu Zhuha was almost hooked by the strange fragrance of the Divine Wood King Cauldron, and Duan Yu just had to jump out and ruin things.

Zhong Ling, the master of Wanjie Valley, had no objections, but he felt sorry for the Lightning Sable and insisted on stopping the sable from luring the Vermilion Toad.

At the time, the two did not know that this young master was the heir of the Prince of Zhennan of Dali. They thought he was just some arrogant young nobleman who didn't know his place. In a fit of anger, they slapped him with the Xuanming Palm.

Later, Duan Yu revealed his identity, and the two decided to play along, using his identity to see if they could find a breakthrough with Duan Zhengchun.

Frostfall's icy blue eyes slowly swept across the scene. On the Lingjiu Palace side, only Fu Minyi and Granny Yu remained, followed by disciples of the Wuliang Sword Sect, as well as remnants from the Thirty-Six Caves and Seventy-Two Islands, totaling over a hundred people.

Although there were many of them, they were all trembling with fear. The ruthless methods used by Shuangjiang to kill several people had already terrified them.

Granny Yu looked at her subordinates' timid and hesitant appearance, her heart filled with hatred. Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly shouted, "Kill this woman, and I will give you the antidote to the Life-and-Death Talisman for life!"

A generous reward will surely attract brave men, especially when it comes to the antidote for the Life-or-Death Talisman.

Those who were tormented by the Life and Death Talisman and were living a life worse than death instantly turned red with anger upon hearing this, and their previous fear was suppressed by their desire to survive.

Some whispered, "If we all attack together, even if she's incredibly powerful, she can't kill all of the hundred or so people."

"That's right! If the Life and Death Talisman isn't removed, death is inevitable sooner or later!"

"Rather than be tortured to death, I'd rather give it my all!"

More than a hundred people were eager and ready to fight.

Seeing this, Bai Lu also felt a little nervous.

Even with her superior martial arts skills, Shuangjiang would find it difficult to withstand the siege of over a hundred people, not to mention the three eminent monks from Tianlong Temple who were also watching her closely. The situation was truly perilous.

Shuangjiang, however, seemed oblivious to the scene before him, a cold smile playing on his lips, his clear voice echoing throughout the valley:

"Heh, you all want to kill me just to break the Life and Death Talisman?"

"Exactly!" a voice rang out from the crowd.

The speaker had a handsome face, held a long sword, and stood tall and straight. He was none other than Zhuo Bufan, who was known as the "Sword God".

He was highly respected among the thirty-six caves and seventy-two islands, and his stepping forward at this moment instantly garnered a lot of support.

Shuangjiang didn't take Zhuo Bufan's name seriously at all, and said indifferently: "Kill me? Let's not even talk about whether you have the ability. There are more than a hundred people. If I die, Granny Yu will only give the antidote to one person. Even if you all come at me together and manage to kill me, how many people will get the antidote? Three or five people? Or ten or eight people? The rest will still die."

These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly chilling everyone's burning enthusiasm.

Granny Yu is known for her stinginess and cruelty, and she just said that whoever kills Shuangjiang will receive the antidote.

The crowd looked at each other, their initial excitement gradually fading, and they began to hesitate again.

Seeing this, Shuangjiang changed the subject: "How about I help you remove the Life and Death Talisman, and you kill them for me?"

She raised her hand and pointed to Granny Yu and Fu Minyi, whose faces were deathly pale.

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Zhuo Bufan stepped forward, his sharp gaze fixed on Shuangjiang: "Your Excellency is not joking, is this?"

Frostfall did not answer, but suddenly moved, like a wisp of smoke, and disappeared from the spot in an instant.

Everyone felt a blur before their eyes, and when they looked again, she was already standing next to Zhuo Bufan.

Zhuo Bufan, known as the Sword God, reacted incredibly quickly. Just as he was about to draw his sword, he was struck squarely in the chest.

His eyes widened in horror, and he stammered, "You...you broke your promise..."

Before he could finish speaking, he felt a sudden surge of cold energy within his body, as if his blood was about to freeze.

Immediately afterwards, a surge of icy true energy coursed through his meridians, forcibly expelling the life-and-death talisman that had tormented him for years.

A thin shard of ice, as thin as a cicada's wing and carrying a hint of cold air, shot out from his back.

"puff--!"

The borneol flew straight towards Granny Yu, moving with lightning speed.

Grandma Yu hurriedly swung her dragon-headed cane to block, and with a crisp "clang," the ice shard was shattered.

"How do you feel now?" Shuangjiang's voice rang in Zhuo Bufan's ears.

Zhuo Bufan was stunned for a moment, then channeled his inner strength.

The meridians, which were originally sluggish, were now completely unobstructed, and the blood and qi in the body were surging, even more smoothly than before the Life and Death Talisman was applied.

An expression of disbelief crossed his face. The Life and Death Talisman... it really was broken!
Zhuo Bufan knelt down with a thud, cupped his hands in thanks to Shuangjiang, and said, "I... thank you for your great kindness, young lady! I am Zhuo Bufan, and I am willing to serve you like a dog!"

seeing is believing!

The Life and Death Talisman was forced out of him alive; there was no faking it!
Unable to contain themselves any longer, the crowd knelt down in unison, kowtowing to Shuangjiang and pleading, "Please, young lady, grant us the antidote! We are willing to serve you!"

"We will never forget your great kindness, young lady!"

In an instant, the valley was filled with the sounds of kowtowing and begging for mercy, one after another, and the tense murderous aura from before had completely disappeared.

The hundred or so people who were originally eager to fight were now prostrate on the ground, their posture humble, their eyes filled with awe and longing as they looked at Shuangjiang.

Grandma Yu and Fu Minyi exchanged a glance, both seeing despair in each other's eyes.

Now they knew all too well that what was happening was beyond repair.

Staying here will only lead to their capture, and given Shuangjiang's methods, she certainly won't let them off easily.

The two were of one mind and moved their feet quietly, secretly channeling their inner strength into their fingertips, waiting for an opening to use their lightness skills to escape.

Just as they were about to set off, a sudden gust of wind swept through the valley.

The wind came extremely strangely, without any warning. At first it was just a gentle breeze, but in an instant it turned into a towering wave that surged into the valley.

The flying sand and stones were swept up by the gale, raging everywhere like hidden weapons, blotting out the sky and shrouding the entire Wanjie Valley in a dim yellow hue.

"not good!"

Someone shouted, and everyone immediately fell into chaos.

Most people's eyes were blinded by the sand and they had to raise their hands to cover their ears and noses, making it difficult to even breathe.

Those who had been kneeling and begging for mercy got up one after another, staggering and searching for shelter. The valley was immediately filled with coughs and exclamations.

"Bam—!"

"Bam—!"

"Bam—!"

Three muffled thuds rang out in succession, like heavy hammers striking people's hearts.

In the howling wind, a blurry black shadow darted about like a ghost, moving so fast that its form was obscured.

"You scoundrel! You're asking for death!"

Just as Master Benxiang was about to use his inner strength to resist the sandstorm, he felt a powerful force coming towards him.

He hastily raised his staff to block, but the impact caused his blood to surge, and he involuntarily staggered back several steps. He stomped his feet several times before barely managing to regain his balance, and a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth. (End of Chapter)