After my Daoist partners broke off their engagement, they pledged their loyalty to me!

The soft golden light dissipated in the air.

Gradually, they coalesced into a blurry map, with the four large characters "Original Fire Seed" marked in the center.

The map then shrank back into the jade slip space.

Jiang Lin probed the jade slip with his spiritual sense.

A message came in.

This is the mystery left behind by Huangfu Yuning.

"Who would have thought that it would require accumulating three hundred Tier 1 spirit cores to trigger this?"

First-tier spirit cores are of little value, and cultivators who can enter the Northern Wilderness Realm generally don't bother picking them up.

In the Northern Wilderness Realm, things more precious than a first-tier spirit core are everywhere. Why waste time completing a seemingly simple task...?

Instead of wasting time searching for other treasures!

Only those who truly value the task can grasp the hidden secrets beneath its simplicity.

Jiang Lin waved his hand, signaling Ling Xue and Tao Yi to come closer and use their spiritual senses to examine the map in the jade slip.

Ling Xue's eyes flashed with surprise: "The Origin Fire Seed is a rare treasure of heaven and earth. If we can obtain it, Master's strength will surely increase even further!"

Tao Yi nodded in agreement: "Master, we can't miss this opportunity. Shall we set off immediately according to the map?"

Jiang Lin put away the jade slip and looked in the direction marked on the map: "Let's go! I'm determined to get the Origin Fire Seed!"

There's no need to guess what this primordial fire is.

It must be the Azure Lotus Heart Flame!

The Azure Lotus Heart Flame only ranks ninety-ninth on the Origin Flame Ranking, but its special purification ability piqued Jiang Lin's curiosity.

Even if he hadn't learned any secondary professions yet, getting his hands on something like the Primal Flame would be a huge profit.

The three figures sped away again.

They ventured deeper into the Northern Wilderness.

Following the map's guidance, Jiang Lin and his two companions boarded the spirit sword and flew for a full two hours.

The terrain gradually opens up.

Ahead lay a pile of jumbled rocks.

A misty haze hung over the rocky beach.

On the other side of the rocky beach.

Zhang Lengyu was leading five disciples of the Flying Swallow Sect to rest. She sat cross-legged, her icy spiritual energy slowly circulating and recovering.

The other five were either wiping their weapons or checking their storage bags, clearly having just been through a fierce battle.

Jiang Lin and his two companions did not stop in the air, only wanting to get to the location of the Origin Fire Seed as soon as possible.

They ignored the people on the rocky beach.

They flew straight off on their swords from another direction.

Just as they flew over Zhang Lengyu and her group of six, Zhang Lengyu happened to finish her practice and open her eyes.

Her gaze inadvertently swept across the distant sky.

It was originally just a casual glance.

Her spiritual senses naturally detected someone approaching, but since the other party didn't cause them any trouble, she didn't bother to pay them any attention.

But this glance startled Zhang Lengyu.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a thought struck her: this face was exactly the same as the one her cousin Zhang Zishuang had mentioned!

Her cousin, Zhang Zishuang, went on an adventure to a ruin. When she returned, Zhang Lengyu asked her cousin how it went. After asking her carefully, she found out that her cousin had actually been bullied in the ruin!

Even though it was her cousin who tried to retaliate but was countered, putting aside the facts, was it right for the other party to bully her cousin?

Zhang Lengyu kept this in mind.

Zhang Lengyu is a renowned figure on the list of geniuses in the northern part of the Eastern Xuan Region. So what if the other party is a disciple of the Misty Holy Land? She will definitely help her cousin get revenge when she gets the chance!

Therefore, when she saw that Jiang Lin's face matched her cousin's description, Zhang Lengyu didn't hesitate. She summoned her spirit sword, stepped forward, and flashed to block Jiang Lin and the other two.

The pale blue skirt fluttered, and a chilling aura permeated the air.

"Please wait, you three." Her voice was cold, her gaze fixed on Jiang Lin with an icy intensity.

Although it hasn't been confirmed yet, she feels it should be right!

Jiang Lin raised an eyebrow but did not stop. Tao Yi and Ling Xue also exchanged wary glances, clearly not wanting to pay any attention.

The three prepared to bypass Zhang Lengyu.

At this moment, Zhang Lengyu's other five companions also arrived on their swords.

Seeing that the three ignored Zhang Lengyu.

Lin Feng, who was standing to the side, was immediately enraged. He was Zhang Lengyu's suitor and, like Zhang Lengyu, was at the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm.

The reason I teamed up with Zhang Lengyu this time was to see if I could win her favor.

Now the opportunity has come knocking!

Lin Feng swiftly blocked Jiang Lin and his companions' path, arms crossed, and arrogantly shouted, "Didn't you hear Senior Sister Zhang? Stop right there!"

Jiang Lin's eyes turned cold.

He just wanted to find the Azure Lotus Heart Flame as soon as possible, but he didn't expect someone to be courting death.

He locked onto the six opponents with his spiritual senses, ready to strike at any moment.

Seeing that Jiang Lin and the other two remained silent, Lin Feng shouted angrily, "Hmph, you ignorant fools!"

After saying that, his expression changed. He looked at Zhang Lengyu and said softly, "Senior Sister Zhang, feel free to ask them anything. If they don't know what's good for them, I'll cripple their cultivation later!"

Zhang Lengyu frowned slightly but did not stop Lin Feng from speaking. She stared at Jiang Lin and asked, "I'm asking you, do you know Zhang Zishuang of the Flying Swallow Sect?"

Zhang Zishuang?

Jiang Lin was surprised. He hadn't killed Zhang Zishuang back then because he planned to play the long game and see if he could meet Zhang Lengyu through Zhang Zishuang in the future.

I never expected to see it so soon.

The stunningly beautiful ice-attribute female cultivator before me bears a striking resemblance to Zhang Zishuang, and must be Zhang Zishuang's cousin, Zhang Lengyu.

Ranked ninety-sixth on the Northern Elite List!

Before he could speak, Lin Feng glared at him impatiently: "Kid, why aren't you answering Senior Sister Zhang properly!"

"Otherwise, I'll cripple you all first!"

A cold glint flashed in Jiang Lin's eyes, and he transmitted his thoughts: "Attack directly and kill the Yuan Dan realm cultivator quickly!"

Tao Yi and Ling Xue had a tacit understanding; when Zhang Lengyu stopped them, the two of them were waiting for Jiang Lin's orders.

Now, upon receiving Jiang Lin's command, they shot out like ghosts.

Tao Yi lunged straight at the two mid-stage Yuan Dan realm cultivators, her Netherworld Claws tearing through the air, aiming directly for their throats.

The two were caught off guard.

Just as he was about to activate his spiritual energy defense, the claw tip pierced through his chest, crushing his heart on the spot, and his body fell to the ground...

Ling Xue charged toward the two late-stage Yuan Dan realm cultivators, unleashing the Thunderclap Sword Technique to its fullest extent. Lightning crackled with sword energy, instantly piercing the forehead of one of them.

The other person reacted faster and dodged the fatal sword strike.

In the blink of an eye, three Flying Swallow Sect disciples perished, and the remaining three paled in shock, never expecting their opponent to be so ruthless.

"How dare you kill someone from my Flying Swallow Sect!" Lin Feng roared, unleashing his spiritual power at the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm. A battle blade appeared in his hand, which he hurled at Ling Xue.

Ling Xue's figure swayed, and lightning spiritual power enveloped her.

The longsword met Lin Feng's battle blade, and the two collided, unleashing a violent energy shock.

The remaining late-stage Yuan Dan realm cultivator brandished his sword and lunged at Tao Yi, channeling spiritual energy into the blade, intending to avenge his fellow disciple.

Tao Yi sneered, her Netherworld Claws unleashing ruthless attacks.

The claw shadows completely neutralized the opponent's attack.

Turn defense into offense.

Zhang Lengyu's eyes were icy cold, her killing intent palpable: "So you really are that scoundrel who humiliated Zishuang! Today I will avenge her!"

Her ice-attribute spiritual power surged, and her figure transformed into a blur as she shot towards Jiang Lin.

Jiang Lin stood there, his face mocking.

"Fairness? It was clearly your cousin who started it. You woman can't tell right from wrong. No wonder you're Zhang Zishuang's cousin."

As soon as he finished speaking, his spiritual power, which was at the early stage of the Yuan Dan realm, slowly circulated, and the Shattering Star Bow quietly appeared in his hand.

Tao Yi was locked in fierce combat with the late-stage Yuan Dan realm cultivator, her claw-like attacks constantly tearing through his defenses, causing him to retreat step by step.

Ling Xue and Lin Feng were locked in combat, their martial arts clashing repeatedly.

Both were at the early stage of the Qi Sea Realm, and it was difficult to determine who was stronger for the time being.

Zhang Lengyu approached Jiang Lin, shouting, "Frost Crystal Thorn!"

Frost Crystal Spike, a mid-level Xuan-rank martial art!

This is the signature martial art that made Zhang Lengyu famous.

It was precisely by using this technique that she was able to maintain her position at number ninety-six on the Northern Prodigy Ranking.

Countless icicles condensed and took shape, shooting towards Jiang Lin with a bone-chilling cold, blocking his movement range.

Seeing this, Tao Yi wanted to provide assistance, but she was tightly entangled by the cultivator in front of her and could only do her best to find a way to break the deadlock.

Jiang Lin's "Chasing the Wind and Taking the Moon" technique allows him to wield his sword in mid-air, nimbly weaving through the ice spikes while simultaneously drawing back the "Shattering Star Bow."

Just now.

The late-stage Yuan Dan realm cultivator revealed a weakness, and Tao Yi seized the opportunity, piercing his heart with her claws, killing him instantly.

Tao Yi, catching her breath, turned and rushed towards Jiang Lin. Her spiritual energy was in disarray, indicating that she had expended a great deal of energy.

Seeing Tao Yi's support, Zhang Lengyu increased the power of the Frost Crystal Spikes, doubling the number of ice shards, and simultaneously enveloped the two of them.

Tao Yi stood in front of Jiang Lin, her Netherworld Claw gathering spiritual power to shatter some of the ice shards, but the cold air invaded her body, causing her to pause.

"Pfft!"

Several icicles pierced Tao Yi's defenses, causing her to spit out a mouthful of blood, stagger backward, and instantly lose her strength.

Although she was at the late stage of the Yuan Dan realm, she was still far inferior to Jiang Lin, who possessed a mid-level Thunder Spirit Body.

Taking advantage of the moment when Zhang Lengyu was attacking Tao Yi with all her might, Jiang Lin gathered violent lightning spiritual power into nine Shattering Star Arrows.

"Nine Arrows of Starfall!" Jiang Lin shouted, and nine bolts of lightning tore through the air with a piercing whistle, heading straight for Zhang Lengyu.

A high-level martial art of the Xuan rank, Nine Arrows of Starfall.

Four realms, nine arrows fired simultaneously!

Zhang Lengyu's expression changed drastically: "This person actually knows such a powerful martial art!?"

Not everyone can learn Xuan-level martial arts.

This level of martial arts requires a very high level of comprehension.

Zhang Lengyu prided himself on his good comprehension, which is why he was able to comprehend the Ice Crystal Spike, a mid-level Xuan-rank technique.

I never expected to meet someone with such abnormal comprehension today.

She only had time to conjure an ice shield in front of her in her haste, but the ice shield was instantly pierced by the lightning arrow.

"clang!"

This is soft armor. Zhang Lengyu naturally carries many treasures, and she is wearing a soft armor spirit treasure of the initial Xuan rank!

Jiang Lin's expression remained unchanged, instead radiating fervor: "It's actually a Xuan-rank spiritual treasure! Excellent, it's mine!"

He had absolute confidence in his Nine Starfall Arrows!

It should be noted that the power of the Starfall Nine Arrows at the fourth level far surpasses that of ordinary high-level Xuan-rank martial arts.

"Clang clang clang!"

Three more arrows struck Zhang Lengyu in quick succession.

With each shot, Zhang Lengyu's face paled a little more.

"Clang clang clang clang!"

Four arrows again.

Zhang Lengyu finally couldn't withstand it and spat out a mouthful of blood. Her soft armor was still on her body and hadn't been pierced, but the terrifying impact of the lightning arrow, even with the soft armor weakening it, was still too much for her to bear.

Blood splattered, and her body flew backward.

At this moment, Jiang Lin's last arrow, which was also the most powerful, still landed in the same spot.

Zhang Lengyu's icy spiritual power was completely depleted. She clutched her wound, her face filled with shock, unable to believe that Jiang Lin's archery skills were so domineering.

The battle between Ling Xue and Lin Feng continued, both of them were injured, and the sounds of their spiritual energy clashing were incessant.

Jiang Lin looked at the seriously injured Tao Yi, and then at the fallen Zhang Lengyu. This ninety-sixth place on the Northern Prodigy Ranking didn't seem like anything special!

He raised the Shattered Star Bow again, channeling his lightning spiritual power into the arrow, preparing to injure Zhang Lengyu even more severely, so that it would be easier for him to enslave her in the future.