In chaotic times, one can become a martial immortal.

Chapter 107 Entering the Valley, Cold Chalcedony

"Is this the legendary Cold Jade Valley, a forbidden area that even top-tier experts might not be able to leave unscathed?"

"No wonder the master said before that this year's martial arts examination is extremely dangerous. I thought at most there would be more and stronger opponents, but I didn't expect that we would have to enter this forbidden Cold Jade Valley."

"Although I have already cultivated the three internal organs, I mainly focus on the liver. The wood essence I have condensed seems unable to help me resist the cold air within this Cold Jade Valley. If I had known this earlier, I would have focused on cultivating the heart and condensing the fire essence!"

Everyone stared intently at the Cold Jade Valley with strange expressions, whispering among themselves.

Many people also showed a hint of joy in their eyes.

Because they not only focus on training their heart, but have also successfully condensed the essence of fire and integrated it into their internal energy, transforming it into fire-attribute internal energy. Using this to activate fire-attribute techniques will definitely allow them to better resist the cold.

"Fortunately, my main cultivation method is fire essence, and with the addition of the Bai family's Fire Element Technique, I should have no problem entering this Cold Jade Valley."

Bai Xiaotang smiled, then turned to Jiang Ying and asked, "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine too!"

Jiang Ying smiled and nodded.

"Lu Yuan, what about you?"

Bai Xiaotang turned her gaze to Lu Yuan and asked again.

"I'm fine!"

Lu Yuan smiled and said directly.

He trained all five internal organs simultaneously, without distinguishing between primary and secondary ones, and even condensed the essence of the five elements, and further perfectly fused them with his internal energy, transforming them into the internal energy of the five elements.

Moreover, he had already reached the fifth-grade Marrow Cleansing Realm, making his internal strength even more profound.

The chilling aura that was spreading towards him had not yet truly penetrated his body before it was quickly dispelled by the circulation of his internal energy.

"After entering Cold Jade Valley, you must find at least one or two ounces of Cold Jade Marrow in order to pass this round of testing!"

At this moment, Wu Tong said to everyone, "Of course, no matter how much Cold Jade Marrow you obtain, it will all belong to you in the end."

Upon hearing his words, everyone couldn't help but show excitement and anticipation.

Jacquard is a rare and precious natural resource.

Even a single drop would be worth at least a thousand taels of silver outside, and even then, it would be priceless.

Of course, money is secondary; the effect of this cold jade marrow on cultivation is also excellent, surpassing even ordinary precious medicines.

If they can find one or two, or even more, pieces of Cold Jade Marrow in this Cold Jade Valley, their cultivation speed will definitely increase significantly.

"Remember, I only care about the results. No matter what methods you used to obtain the Cold Jade Marrow, I will not question or pursue the matter!"

Upon hearing Wu Dong's words, many people's expressions changed drastically.

They all understood the implication: Wu Tong was clearly telling them that even if they directly snatched the jade marrow from others, they would still pass the test.

This also means that once you enter the Cold Jade Valley, anyone could be your enemy.

To emerge unscathed and obtain at least one or two ounces of Cold Jade Marrow, one must not trust anyone and must be fully prepared to fight or even kill others at any time.

In other words, it means using every means to defeat all opponents.

"Yang Di, Lord Yang, do you have any objections?"

Wu Dong turned his head again and looked at Yang Di with a half-smile.

"Aren't you afraid that there will be too many casualties, and the number of people who pass the martial arts examination will be far less than last time?"

Yang Di's expression darkened slightly as he spoke.

"Whatever!"

Wu Dong smiled nonchalantly and said, "My Ziyang Sect is not lacking in geniuses, especially those who fail to grow. My Ziyang Sect has no need for them. If they are afraid, they can withdraw on their own initiative."

He did not lower his voice when he said this, clearly not afraid of being heard by any of the candidates present.

"Anyone who withdraws may directly join my Annamite Army!"

Yang Di looked at everyone and said with a rather solemn expression.

However, not a single person chose to withdraw.

Because everyone present was there for the martial arts examination.

Or rather, their goals were either to enter the Ziyang Sect or to go to the capital to continue taking the imperial examinations for martial arts, or even to become the top martial arts scholar. The Annam Army was never their choice.

Even though the danger of this year's martial arts examination has greatly increased, and even Wu Tong, an inner elder of the Ziyang Sect, frankly stated that even if they died in Hanyu Valley, it would be a loss, they still refused to give up.

"The Annamite army—ha!"

Wu Dong sneered, then slowly uttered two words: "Enter the valley!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone rushed into Cold Jade Valley without hesitation, vying for the first spot.

Seeing this, Yang Di could only shake his head helplessly and said nothing more.

There was no way around it; water flows downhill and people strive for higher positions. The Annamese army's water was too shallow to hold these proud and ambitious geniuses.

"Ouch~ It's so cold!"

The moment they stepped into Cold Jade Valley, almost everyone gasped in shock.

They even felt as if their bodies were about to be completely frozen, and even the blood in their bodies, and the internal energy in their dantian, seemed to be invaded by the cold air and could hardly circulate.

Immediately, no one dared to hesitate for a moment and hurriedly and frantically activated their internal energy.

They were terrified that if they were even a step too slow, they might freeze to death.

Lu Yuan was no exception; his Five Elements internal energy circulated slowly, easily dispelling all the cold air.

"The chill within this Cold Jade Valley is truly formidable. Even though I have cultivated golden skin, golden muscles, and golden bones, I still find it difficult to resist; it seems to penetrate my very marrow!"

Bai Xiaotang exhaled white breath and said with a look of surprise in her eyes.

"It's truly terrifying. Even martial artists below the seventh rank, who have cultivated golden skin and golden muscles, would likely find it difficult to move an inch here. If they can't leave as soon as possible, their fate is uncertain!"

Jin Wuming nodded and said.

"If it's just about resisting the cold, that's not a big problem. The trouble is that we still need to find at least one or two ounces of Cold Jade Marrow. I'm afraid the place where such a rare treasure is born will be even more dangerous!"

Murong Jue looked around with a rather solemn expression. He even had a vague feeling that something terrifying was watching him from the shadows.

Upon hearing this, everyone looked around warily.

As they went deeper, not only did the cold air become increasingly intense and chilly, but a thick white fog also began to rise around them.

Although Cold Jade Valley is named after a valley, it seems to be very large. After nearly a thousand people entered, they were like fish entering the sea and quickly scattered, walking alone in the thick fog.

As Lu Yuan walked deeper into the white mist, he carefully searched for the Cold Jade Marrow.

Although the increasingly dense white fog severely impaired his vision, his keen hearing still allowed him to be on guard against any potential crisis and react quickly.

As for the increasingly chilling cold air, it could not affect him in the slightest under the operation of the Five Elements internal energy.

"roar!"

Suddenly, Lu Yuan heard a faint growl coming from a distance ahead, and immediately went to investigate.