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299: Mysterious Ice RealmThe anomaly in front of the mountain gate startled the entire Ten Thousand Scrolls Mountain. Thousands of rays of light, golden lotuses surging, and immortal music lingering—such a display made it difficult not to attract attention.

Moments later, several streaks of light sped from deep within Ten Thousand Scrolls Mountain and landed in front of the mountain gate.

The leader was an old man wearing an Eight Trigrams Daoist robe, with a lean face and eyes as deep as a star sea. His aura was as profound as the ocean, clearly a Golden Core Stage Elder.

Following him were several Middle-aged Cultivators, all at the Middle or Late Foundation Establishment Stage, observing Lin Jingyu with various expressions.

Seeing this, the two gate-keeping Disciples quickly bowed in salute: ”Greetings, Seventh Elder!”

The old man, referred to as Seventh Elder, waved his hand, his gaze fixed on Lin Jingyu. He paused particularly on the lingering rays of light and golden lotus phantoms around Lin Jingyu, a hint of awe flashing in his eyes:

”Young Friend Lin Jingyu? Was it you who just now broke through the Formation, triggering a resonance with the Origin of the Ten Directions Cloud Evolution Array?”

Lin Jingyu knew this person must be an important figure of the Fei Family, so he dared not be negligent. He respectfully saluted: ”Junior Lin Jingyu greets Senior. I was fortunate to break the Formation just now; it was truly the profoundness of the Formation, and Junior has benefited greatly.”

”Fortunate?”

Seventh Elder stroked his beard and smiled, shaking his head.

”To be able to trigger the Formation’s Origin to bestow a reward, how can it be summarized as mere fortune? Youngster Zhantai said in his letter that you possess extraordinary talent, and seeing you today, it is indeed well-deserved. I am Fei Qingyuan, the External Affairs Elder of the Fei Family. Young Friend, please follow me into the mountain for a discussion.”

His attitude was completely different from his previous coldness, becoming very polite, even carrying a hint of admiration. This was the respect brought by strength.

After thanking him, Lin Jingyu followed Elder Fei Qingyuan and his group, flying into Ten Thousand Scrolls Mountain.

Passing through layers of clouds and mist, the scene before them suddenly opened up. Among the mountains, pavilions and towers were built against the slopes, with flying eaves and intricate corners, exuding an ancient charm.

Even more striking were the numerous huge caves carved into many mountain walls, which were not simple stone chambers but displayed countless Jade Slips and scrolls, emanating a vast aura of knowledge.

The air was filled with a faint scent of ink and the clear fragrance of Spirit Medicine, making one feel refreshed.

Finally, everyone landed in front of an elegant and secluded hall, with the three characters ”Bowen Hall” written on its plaque. Entering the hall, they took their seats as host and guest, and a Daoist child served fragrant tea, whose aroma was refreshing, clearly not an ordinary product.

”Young Friend Lin,” Fei Qingyuan took a sip of tea and got straight to the point, ”You are here for Yangyang, that child’s matter, aren’t you?”

”Precisely.” Lin Jingyu said seriously, ”Junior once received a favor from Senior Brother Fei and heard that he has been missing for several months, which concerns me greatly. May I ask where Senior Brother Fei is, and what happened? If there is anything Junior can do to help, I will not hesitate to die.”

A trace of relief flashed in Fei Qingyuan’s eyes, but it was immediately replaced by deep worry. He sighed, dismissed his attendants, and with only him and Lin Jingyu left in the hall, he said in a deep voice:

”This matter concerns a secret of my Fei Family and should not be spoken of to outsiders. However, since Young Friend can trigger the resonance of the Ten Directions Cloud Evolution Array, it shows you have an affinity with Formations. Perhaps... it is also the will of heaven.”

He paused, then continued:

”Yangyang, he did not simply disappear. Instead, to activate the Bloodline hidden within his body, he entered my Fei Family’s Profound Ice Secret Realm to search for the Ten Thousand Year Ice Green Origin.”

”Profound Ice Secret Realm?” Lin Jingyu frowned slightly; he had never heard of this place.

Fei Qingyuan explained: ”The entrance to this Secret Realm is erratic, appearing only once every hundred years. Inside, it is extremely cold, space is fragile, and there are countless powerful ice-elemental demon spirits and ancient Restrictions, making it exceptionally dangerous.

Furthermore, due to rules, only Cultivators below the Foundation Establishment Stage can enter. Not long after he entered the Secret Realm, his Vital Soul Lamp, which he left in the Family, suddenly dimmed, almost extinguishing, with only a faint flicker remaining, indicating that he had fallen into an extremely dangerous situation, with slim chances of survival, yet not completely cut off.”

The Vital Soul Lamp was almost extinguished! Lin Jingyu’s heart trembled. This was far more serious than a simple disappearance, meaning Fei Yangyang could perish at any moment!

”Upon learning this, the Family immediately dispatched several batches of elite Disciples, and even a Foundation Establishment Elder forcibly suppressed his cultivation to enter and search. However, the internal environment of that Secret Realm drastically changed.

Spatial turbulence raged, and ice beasts became exceptionally violent. The people we sent suffered heavy losses, yet couldn’t even find Yangyang’s specific location. Instead, they triggered more Restrictions, making the Secret Realm entrance even more unstable.”

Fei Qingyuan’s tone was heavy, ”Now, there are also disagreements within the Family about this matter. Some believe we should not invest more resources to avoid greater losses... Alas.”

Lin Jingyu was silent for a moment, then asked: ”Senior, do you know where the Ten Thousand Year Ice Green Origin Secret Realm is? Did Senior Brother Fei leave any clues?”

Fei Qingyuan shook his head: ”It exists deep within the ’Profound Ice Cave,’ the most dangerous place in the Secret Realm, where even a Golden Core Cultivator’s Divine Sense can be frozen. Yangyang only left a brief message saying he found a clue, and then there was no further news.”

He looked at Lin Jingyu, his gaze complex, ”Young Friend Lin, I understand your intentions. But the dangers of the Profound Ice Secret Realm far exceed your imagination. Yangyang’s fate is unknown, and my Fei Family cannot let outsiders risk their lives again. For this matter, you should still...”

”Senior!”

Lin Jingyu interrupted him, standing up, his gaze as firm as iron.

”Senior, please inform Junior of the approximate area where the Secret Realm entrance might appear, and the known conditions inside the Secret Realm. Junior has his own life-saving methods and will never recklessly court death.”

Lin Jingyu had his own considerations.

It wasn’t just to save Fei Yangyang, but also for himself.

His perfect Dao Foundation still lacked that final bit of foundation.

Perhaps it could be completed within this Secret Realm.

Moreover, he had enough confidence to emerge safely from the Secret Realm.

Of course, if the Fei Family absolutely forbade outsiders from entering, then Lin Jingyu would have no choice but to give up.

Looking at the unquestionable determination in Lin Jingyu’s eyes, Elder Fei Qingyuan was stunned.

He had lived for one or two hundred years and had seen too many Geniuses, but rarely had he seen someone like the young man before him, who, knowing it was a place of certain death, still pressed forward to repay a kindness.

He seemed to see an unbreakable sharp sword and a pure, flawless Dao Heart.

After a long while, Fei Qingyuan sighed: ”So be it, so be it! Perhaps Yangyang is destined for this calamity, or perhaps he is destined to have this noble person.”

He took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Lin Jingyu.

”This contains all the information the Family has collected about the Profound Ice Secret Realm, including the approximate range where the entrance might appear, and some dangerous areas and precautions inside. Young Friend, remember to act within your capabilities. If things become impossible, withdraw immediately! Prioritize your own safety!”

”Thank you, Senior!” Lin Jingyu solemnly took the Jade Slip.

”The next stable period for the Secret Realm entrance is in ten days. Young Friend can use this time to prepare thoroughly,” Fei Qingyuan reminded.

Lin Jingyu nodded, neither happy nor sad, and put away the Jade Slip.

Having left the Fei Family, and with ten days remaining, it was time to clear out the force that had been weighing on his mind since his Transmigration.

Black Wind Stockade!

Now, he alone could sweep them away!