A Man in the Snow: Starting with a Sword Challenge to the Northern Liang Prince's Palace

The "Sword and Armor" puppet was completed.

Looking at the sword armor, Ye Yun felt that something was missing.

Sword Armor!

Sword Armor!

How can one live without a good sword?

He could no longer use the crimson sword in his hand, as it was a sword perfectly suited to his sword intent.

Zhao Yutai was Wu Su's sword attendant in life, and he cultivated the domineering sword technique. Therefore, the sword that matches him must naturally be her sword.

Among the most famous swords in the world, none are more renowned than the Lu Zu Ancient Sword, the Su Wang Sword, the Great Xia Dragon Sparrow, and the Tai'a Sword. However, these famous swords have already recognized their masters, so even if one were to steal them, it is estimated that one would not be able to unleash their full power.

Therefore, the only options are to either forge a sword or go to Wu Family Sword Mountain to find a suitable sword.

Inside the Qingyi Palace.

Looking at the soaring sword energy, Xuan Yuan Qingfeng knew that his master had emerged from seclusion.

Sure enough, a red figure soon appeared not far in front of her.

However, there was a humanoid armored figure beside him. The more he looked at the figure, the more it resembled Zhao Yutai, who had been killed by his master with a single sword a few months ago.

"Qingfeng, I have met Master. She... has been turned into a puppet by Master."

The undisguised aura of the peak of the Finger Profound Realm emanating from the "Sword Armor" greatly surprised Xuan Yuan Qingfeng.

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng absorbed all of Wu Lingsu's cultivation. After several months of intensive training, she has reached the peak of the Vajra Realm and is about to reach the Finger Profound Realm, only lacking the ability to comprehend it.

But when facing the "sword-armored" puppet in front of him, he felt the threat of death.

"Yes, its name is Jian Kui." After Ye Yun finished speaking, he held up a jade tablet and continued, "This jade tablet contains the sword intent I left behind. If you ever encounter Jian Kui going on a killing spree, it might be able to save your life."

"Thank you, Master."

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng accepted the jade token, and at this moment she was even more certain of one thing: the "sword-armored" puppet behind her master was only born to kill.

"I'm entrusting the Qingyang Palace to you."

Ye Yun then turned and headed down Qingcheng Mountain.

"Master, where are you going? Can Qingfeng come with you?"

Xuanyuan Qingfeng shouted loudly.

She felt that following Ye Yun was the true way to experience the martial arts world, and the feeling of being invincible and ignoring everything filled her with longing.

Ye Yun did not answer her until his figure disappeared from her sight.

That red silhouette was deeply imprinted in Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's heart.

When Shan Xia Tie Fu saw Ye Yun arrive.

"Young master, where are we going?"

Tie Fu couldn't help but take a few more glances at the humanoid armor behind Ye Yun.

I have a feeling that if he disrespects Ye Yun, he will be killed by it immediately.

"Longhu Mountain".

Ye Yun got into the carriage without even glancing at the bluebird in front of it.

Bluebird paused for a moment, then took a deep breath and continued to be her coachman.

The carriage sped along the official road, but the "sword armor" behind it followed alongside with ease.

The bluebird would glance at it every now and then, as if afraid that the armored humanoid monster would die from exhaustion.

"Don't worry, drive at full speed."

Ye Yun's voice came from inside the carriage.

"oh!"

Only then did Qingniao completely let go, and the carriage headed towards Longhu Mountain at top speed.

After more than half a month, the group finally arrived at the foot of Longhu Mountain.

But on the way to the gate of Longhu Mountain, in the pavilion next to it, there was a child of about seven or eight years old, with delicate features, drinking tea and looking at the carriage.

"Stop!"

Ye Yun's voice came from inside the carriage.

He then got off the carriage and walked alone towards the pavilion.

The child was holding a cup of fragrant hot tea, watching the red-robed man slowly approach.

"Hey! Isn't that Ye Jianxian?"

The boy took the initiative to greet him.

Ye Yun did not answer, but instead sat down in front of him: "By forcibly prolonging your life with a Taoist secret method, you have reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal. Your physical body is decaying, and your life is not long."

Upon hearing this, the child looked on with surprise:

"As expected of a hero who has been making headlines recently and managed to survive the Northern Liang royal palace."

Ye Yun poured himself a cup of tea: "The tea is good."

"Hehe! Do you like it? I can give you as many as you want."

The child chuckled, revealing a sinister glint that belied his age.

"Master Zhao, you've chosen to wait for me here. Are you trying to stop me, or do you want me to help you?"

Ye Yun took a sip of tea, exhaling its fragrance, and calmly asked.

Upon seeing the child's appearance, his Taoist robes, and the corrupt aura emanating from him, which suggested he was relying entirely on Taoist fortune to prolong his life, he immediately recognized the person as Zhao Xuansu from Longhu Mountain.

"Hahaha, you guys, when you want to fight, why don't you call me? The Heavenly Gate has been opened, help this old Taoist priest go to heaven too."

Zhao Xuansu finally revealed his purpose.

Ye Yun snorted coldly: "If you want to ascend, can't you open the Heavenly Gate yourself? Are all the Taoists of Longhu Mountain this weak?"

Zhao Xuansu remained unfazed by Ye Yun's mockery.

He seemed to think, "So what if I can't open the gates of heaven?"

"Ye Yun, how about we make a deal?"

Zhao Xuansu regained his former aura as the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain.

"Tell me! If you can't move my heart... I'm afraid you won't be able to ascend."

Ye Yun's subtle killing intent made Zhao Xuansu, who was sitting opposite him, feel extremely uncomfortable.

But the old Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain didn't care about Ye Yun's provocation at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "Didn't you want to kill Xu Fengnian? He's in Northern Mang. I can use a secret technique to find him for you."

"Of course, before that, let me first show you my sincerity. His mentally challenged younger brother, Xu Longxiang, is currently at Longhu Mountain. He's quite lucky; he's been taken in as a disciple by my junior, Zhao Xituan. Using Taoist secret techniques, he's been healed from all his injuries, and his strength has actually increased significantly. If you want to kill him, I can help you."

"Oh, that's quite interesting. Your terms."

Ye Yun finally gave this old Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain a proper look.

"Open the Heavenly Gate, help me ascend to heaven."

Zhao Xuansu revealed a longing expression; he feared his body wouldn't last much longer.

No matter how high his cultivation level was, under the rules of Heaven, he could only last for two hundred years. If it weren't for the abundant fortune of Longhu Mountain, he would either choose to reincarnate through physical means or pass away peacefully.

Ye Yun sipped his tea expressionlessly, as if he hadn't heard Zhao Xuansu's suggestion.

"Ascension?"

"Zhao Xuansu, you're thinking too simply. Even if I open the gates of heaven for you, you still won't be able to ascend."

Ye Yun finished his tea in one gulp, indicating that the negotiations were over.

"Why can't I? I must ascend to heaven and find a place in the Heavenly Court." Zhao Xuansu revealed a sinister expression, and his voice became extremely old.

Ye Yun slowly stood up: "Because of the fortune of Longhu Mountain, I want it."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuansu seemed to have heard a funny joke and said, "Ye Yun, you've come to Longhu Mountain to ask for a sword consultation."

Ye Yun said without turning his head:

"Since I've drunk your tea today, I won't kill you. If you know what's good for you, leave now."

Zhao Xuansu stared at the red robe, her expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

However, he dared not make a move against Ye Yun.

Because he was afraid of dying.