Fairy, dreams shouldn't be taken seriously.

The throne is solemn and majestic, entirely sculpted from ice, with lifelike details. Sitting on the ice throne, one can almost feel the power of extreme cold, yet also exude the noble aura of an ice queen.

Inside the palace, the decorations are filled with fantastical and dreamlike imagery.

Ice sculptures of flowers, animals, and musical instruments are all exquisitely crafted.

The lights shone through the ice sculptures, illuminating the entire palace in a dazzling display.

On the ice wall, colorful lights emitted a rainbow of light, illuminating every corner.

Inside the ice palace, there is also an ice corridor, with ice sculptures adorning both sides. Fine snowflakes fall, making it feel like strolling in a fairyland.

At the end of the ice corridor is an ice sculpture pavilion overlooking the entire snow and ice world, a truly breathtaking sight.

Inside this magnificent ice palace, it feels like stepping into a fairytale wonderland.

The cold seemed to be frozen by this fantastical beauty, with every detail showcasing the unique charm of the icy world.

The Ice Sculpture Palace is the extreme cold of the icy land, and also the paradise of the invincible Southern Barbarian Empire and the Grand Preceptor in the hearts of mortals.

In this world, the only terrestrial immortal who appears before the world and walks among the mortals is this Grand Preceptor of the Southern Barbarian Empire, who safeguards the nation's destiny.

It is said that she has lived for a thousand years and is still as beautiful as ever, like a young girl of sixteen or seventeen.

The current Southern Barbarian Empress is her personal disciple.

Inside the ice palace, a disheveled old man and a stunningly beautiful woman sat facing each other, playing chess.

The disheveled old man had a tattered gourd hanging from his waist, which looked like it had been bought from a roadside stall for a penny, and the aroma of wine wafted from inside.

He always took a sip before playing his next game of chess. The aroma of wine permeated every corner of the palace.

His hair was unkempt, as if it hadn't been washed in a long time.

He sat there, drowsy, only becoming somewhat energetic when drinking.

Sitting opposite him was a truly stunning beauty.

Like an ice sculpture, pure and flawless.

If she doesn't move, at first glance you might think she's an ice sculpture.

This woman seemed to come from a world of ice and snow.

Its appearance is breathtaking and shocking.

Her long hair was as smooth as ice silk, with a silvery-white sheen that shimmered slightly in the reflection of the ice.

Every strand of hair was meticulously styled, without a single hair out of place.

The natural flow of the hair carries a touch of mystery, making one want to touch it and feel its cool touch.

Her eyebrows were slightly raised, appearing and disappearing.

Her eyebrows were long and elegant, resembling the contours of ice and snow, outlining a perfect arc between them.

Under the dim light, a faint blue light seemed to shimmer between her eyebrows, making her even more mysterious and captivating.

Their eyes were clear and bright, as if they held the secrets of a world of ice and snow.

His eyes revealed a cold and independent aura that made people afraid to look him in the eye.

The black pupils reflected the light of ice and snow, captivating all who beheld them.

Her face was delicate and beautiful, and her skin was as white as snow.

A high nose bridge outlines a perfect profile.

His lips curled slightly upward, revealing a cold smile.

Her thin lips, as white and cold as snow, gave off an aura of extreme coldness.

On her slender finger, she wore a transparent ice ring, its icy texture sparkling.

She has a tall and slender figure, and is elegant and charming.

This stunningly beautiful woman, like an ice queen, is captivating.

Even so, the man sitting opposite her was drowsy.

This unexpectedly stirred up a few waves in the woman's originally calm state of mind.

"Senior brother, how many times have you taken back your moves?"

The Ice Queen said speechlessly.

Upon hearing this, the old man gave an awkward smile, but his skin remained thick.

However, if this conversation were to get out, probably no one would believe it.

Who would have thought that this disheveled old man would actually be the senior brother of this terrestrial immortal, the national teacher of the Southern Barbarian Empire...

"Junior sister, don't be so stingy. My chess skills have improved a lot recently, haven't you noticed?"

He always wins when playing chess with that Sword Master.

Of course, the Sword Master never regrets his moves, but he... in one game of chess, he regrets countless moves.

"I didn't see it coming," the Imperial Advisor said truthfully.

He paused for a moment, then added, "It's been a few years, and Senior Brother has certainly gotten quite thick-skinned."

The slovenly old man placed his piece again, seemingly ignoring what the other had just said.

"Senior brother, you've been playing this game of chess for half a month now, shouldn't you finish it?" the Grand Preceptor said helplessly.

"Don't rush, don't rush, the battle is not over yet."

"..."

Beside them, Taotie looked up at the two of them, then went back to sleep.

Its recent days have been the most comfortable; all it does is eat and sleep.

Sure enough, the old man hadn't lied to it; it could indeed eat its fill in this extremely cold place.

This Grand Preceptor is truly wealthy.

This is the first time it has eaten its fill since it came out of the secret realm.

Eat and drink your fill, then go to sleep to aid digestion.

"Actually, you came to see me not to play chess, but just to buy time and prevent me from going to the border, right?" the Grand Preceptor asked bluntly.

"Junior sister, it's been a hundred years since we last met. What is this, brother..." The disheveled old man was interrupted by the Imperial Preceptor before he could finish speaking.

"If you marry me, I will not go, how about that?"

These words were as straightforward as snow, and the slovenly old man dropped the chess pieces from his hand with a clatter, then hurriedly reached out to grab them.

"Junior sister, marriage is a serious matter, not something to be taken lightly. You should..."

He was interrupted again before he could finish speaking.

"Senior Brother, do you think Third Junior Brother would try to kill you if he found out where you were?"

"Cough cough cough..." The disheveled old man looked embarrassed, seemingly still shaken.

"Good junior sister, don't you dare to trick me."

"Then marry me."

"...Could we change the terms?"

"Okay, I'll marry you."

"..."

If their conversation were to be heard, it would surely cause a huge upheaval in the world.

How many people in the world know that the three great terrestrial immortals were actually from the same school?

Moreover, it's a legendary love triangle, where they love each other but cannot be together.

That's so melodramatic!

"Where have you been all these years?" The Imperial Advisor paused for a moment, then stopped pressing and suddenly asked.

"To guard the gate for people."

"..."

"Don't look at me like that, really, I've gone to work as a gatekeeper."

"..."

Chapter 261 [Let go of that woman!]

Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, the Imperial Advisor suddenly fell silent.

After a long pause, he finally spoke and asked, "Why?"

The disheveled old man remained silent, only taking a large gulp of wine, looking up at the sky, smiling helplessly, and saying:

You'll understand someday.

The Imperial Advisor remained silent. She didn't understand what was between them that couldn't be spoken aloud.