Daily Divination From Market Rogue Cultivator To Immortal Venerable - Chapter 509

Chapter 509 Li Chang’an’s Misfortune, the Astonishment of the Nascent Soul Stage (Part 2, Please Subscribe)

Although the Wind Control Bead was of high grade, it was on the verge of breaking and could only be used once more. Its overall value was actually lower than that of the Wind Control Tower.

To repair it, it would require a considerable amount of valuable treasures and the assistance of a mid-grade fourth-tier weapon refiner.

It was not worth the effort.

Because of this, there weren’t many bidders before, and the price rose very slowly.

Ren Huan immediately raised the price by ten top-grade spirit stones, which stunned many people, causing the entire auction to fall silent for a moment.

The others’ eyes flickered, their expressions constantly changing, as if they were considering whether to continue bidding.

At this moment,

Li Chang’an suddenly spoke up.

“Thirty-one top-grade spirit stones.”

Upon hearing this, Yao Lanqin and Yu Ningmei, who were beside him, both looked at him in surprise.

Obviously,

both of them felt that this broken bead was not worth the price.

If Li Chang’an didn’t gain anything in the Cold Wind Cave, his thirty-odd top-grade spirit stones would be a waste.

In another private room, Ren Huan frowned slightly, somewhat surprised.

“Li Chang’an just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, where did he get so many top-grade spirit stones? Did Wu Yu give them to him?”

As a Nascent Soul cultivator, he was quite wealthy and naturally possessed many top-grade spirit stones.

However, he needed to weigh the gains and losses.

He couldn’t afford to spend too much on an ordinary treasure.

With this in mind, he spoke again: “Thirty-five top-grade spirit stones.”

Soon, Li Chang’an’s voice rang out.

“Thirty-six.”

Although he only raised the price by one, he had already made his stance clear.

Ren Huan asked in a deep voice, “Fellow Daoist Li, do you wish to buy this item?”

“That’s right. I am eager for treasure, but I came in a hurry and did not prepare any wind-stabilizing treasures. I hope Fellow Daoist Ren understands.”

“In that case, I will not compete for this item.”

Ren Huan withdrew from the bidding.

The others also stopped speaking, believing that the premium was too high.

“Congratulations, fellow Daoist.”

The auctioneer smiled and sent a burst of magic power to Li Chang’an.

Li Chang’an, as usual, handed over a storage bag.

The two parties signed a transaction contract, and the deal was completed.

He was about to accept the Wind Control Pearl when a crisp sound suddenly echoed throughout the auction hall.

“Crack!”

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

The source of the sound was none other than the Wind Control Pearl.

Originally, there were five cracks on its surface, but now a new one had appeared.

Along with it, an aura of decay and destruction appeared.

After that,

cracks appeared one after another .

“Crack—crack—”

The luster on the surface of the Wind Control Pearl grew dimmer and dimmer, and its aura continued to decline.

“What’s going on? Is this pearl going to shatter completely?”

“The auctioneer clearly said that this item could be used again, so why is this happening?”

The crowd whispered among themselves, not quite understanding.

The auctioneer on the stage frowned, staring at the Wind Control Pearl, his smile gone.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes,

more than ten cracks appeared on the surface of the Wind Control Pearl.

Finally, the bead trembled slightly, shattered into pieces, and its spiritual energy dissipated, turning into a pile of fragments of varying sizes.

Anyone could see that the bead was completely ruined; unless it was reforged, it would be utterly useless to the Cold Wind Cave.

“This Senior Li is rather unlucky; the treasure he just acquired is gone. Will the Cold Wind Sect compensate him?”

“Hard to say. The Cold Wind Sect has a Nascent Soul Heavenly Lord behind them. Even if they don’t compensate, it doesn’t matter, since the transaction contract has already been signed.”

This bead shattered after the transaction was completed.

In other words,

it was now Li Chang’an’s treasure, and had nothing to do with the Cold Wind Sect.

If the Cold Wind Sect didn’t compensate, Li Chang’an couldn’t do anything about it; he could just consider it as losing over thirty top-grade spirit stones.

Thinking of this, the other bidders felt somewhat fortunate.

“Luckily, I didn’t buy this item.”

Over thirty top-grade spirit stones was no small sum; many Nascent Soul cultivators who had recently advanced couldn’t afford it.

Ren Huan’s lips curled slightly; he was in a good mood.

“Everyone says Li Chang’an has extraordinary luck, but it seems his luck isn’t so great after all, to run into something like this.”

No matter who it happens to, they can only accept their bad luck.

Yao Lanqin frowned slightly, somewhat surprised.

She truly couldn’t understand how Li Chang’an could have encountered such a thing.

Through years of interaction, she had long since discovered that Li Chang’an’s luck was stronger than ordinary people.

She raised her hand, took the fragment of the Wind-Controlling Pearl, and carefully examined it, confirming that it was completely broken, no longer possessing the ability to control wind, retaining only its basic material value.

“Fellow Daoists of the Cold Wind Sect, do not let this item tarnish the reputation of your Cold Wind Sect.”

Yao Lanqin’s tone was calm, her voice resounding throughout the entire auction hall.

Although she didn’t explicitly demand compensation, her meaning was quite clear, and everyone present understood.

The auctioneer bowed and said, “Fellow Daoist Yao, rest assured, the Cold Wind Sect has always acted fairly and will never let Fellow Daoist Li suffer a loss. Consider this item a gift from the Cold Wind Sect to Fellow Daoist Li.”

With that, he flicked his finger, releasing a burst of magical power that shattered the previously signed transaction contract.

He also returned the storage bag containing the top-grade spirit stones to Li Chang’an.

He looked apologetic and said to Li Chang’an, “Fellow Daoist Li, this was a mistake by the Cold Wind Sect’s appraiser. Please don’t take it to heart.”

“It’s nothing,”

Li Chang’an smiled, taking back the storage bag and the fragment of the Wind Control Pearl.

The matter was thus resolved, and the auction continued.

No further incidents occurred during the subsequent auctions.

Soon,

the three-day auction came to an end.

The last item up for auction was a valuable fourth-tier high-grade wind-stabilizing treasure, which Ren Huan bought at a high price.

Following past patterns, the Cold Wind Cave would open in a day.

The crowd left the Cold Wind Sect, standing or sitting outside the cave, waiting for it to open.

“I wonder how many treasures will appear this time.”

“I brought two fourth-tier wind-stabilizing treasures; I should be able to get something.”

“I’ve subdued quite a few servants; I plan to let them try their luck…”

The crowd chattered amongst themselves.

Li Chang’an found a secluded spot, concealed by an array, and retrieved the fragments of the Wind-Controlling Pearl.

“The near-fifth-tier ‘Mysterious Cold Wind Pearl’ mentioned in the divination should be among these fragments.”

He calmly used his magic power to examine each fragment, but found no trace of the Mysterious Cold Wind Pearl.

Then, he took out his Stone Eye and examined it, but again found nothing unusual.

“The Stone Eye’s grade is a bit low,”

Li Chang’an shook his head slightly.

The Stone Eye was a mid-grade fourth-tier treasure, which was sufficient for him when he was only a Golden Core cultivator.

However, now that he was a Nascent Soul cultivator, the treasures he encountered were of increasingly higher grades, and the enemies were becoming stronger, making the Stone Eye somewhat inadequate. He

hoped to acquire a higher-grade Breaking Illusion treasure if given the opportunity in the future.

After all his investigations failed,

Li Chang’an had no choice but to resort to his old method.

He picked up one of the smaller fragments and squeezed it hard, unleashing his physical power.

“Crack!”

The fragment shattered instantly, turning into even finer pieces.

Li Chang’an examined it carefully; there were no high-grade treasures among the fragments. He then picked up another fragment.

He repeated the process, crushing the remaining fragments one by one.

A moment later,

the largest fragment was also crushed.

A crystal-clear, shimmering bead, about the size of a thumb, appeared among the countless tiny fragments.

“Mysterious Cold Wind Bead!”

Li Chang’an’s eyes lit up. He grasped the bead and began to refine it.

Just as the divination indicated, this bead was of near-fifth-tier grade.

“Freeze!”

Li Chang’an’s mind stirred, activating the Xuanhan Wind Pearl, and the howling winds around him instantly ceased.

Everything around him became quiet; countless snowflakes that should have been falling remained suspended in mid-air, as if frozen by some strange force.

After multiple tests,

Li Chang’an confirmed that this item’s wind-fixing effect was excellent.

Moreover, its range could be changed at will, instantly expanding to hundreds or thousands of feet, or shrinking to an inch in front of him, protecting only him.

“Not bad, a good treasure!”

Li Chang’an smiled, put away the Xuanhan Wind Pearl, and returned to the front of the Cold Wind Cave.

He sat cross-legged, like everyone else, waiting for the Cold Wind Cave to open.

…

The next day.

At noon.

Deep within the Cold Wind Cave, a rumble suddenly resounded.

“It’s about to open!”

Everyone’s spirits lifted, and they all stood up, eager to try.

According to previous records, this rumble was a sign that the Cold Wind Cave was about to open.

A moment later.

A faint sound of wind gradually rose within the Cold Wind Cave.

Immediately afterward, the wind howled louder and louder, like the wailing of gods and ghosts, carrying with it a terrifyingly cold force.

Even before it was fully opened, many low-level cultivators had already paled.

“This Frostwind Cave is so terrifying?”

A Qi Refining cultivator’s face turned pale as he looked at the cave, fear surfacing in his eyes.

Another Qi Refining cultivator nodded: “Indeed, we underestimated the power of this Frostwind Cave.”

“With such power, let alone going deep inside, even entering is a pipe dream.”

“With our abilities, we’d probably be torn to shreds by the cold wind as soon as we reached the entrance…”

Many people showed fear and considered retreating.

Foundation Establishment and higher cultivators were better off, but most also looked grave.

Unbeknownst to everyone

, two figures slowly appeared in the distance behind them.

One was Luo Yu, whom Li Chang’an recognized.

The other was shrouded in mist, surrounded by a cold fog, only a few strands of flowing white hair vaguely visible.

This person is the founder of the Cold Wind Sect, Snow Wind Heavenly Lord!

Rumor has it that she is so beautiful that both men and women who see her lose their appetite and even forget their cultivation, to the point that she has to conceal her face with a mist of cold air.

She asked softly, “Fellow Daoist Luo, have all your disciples arrived?”

Luo Yu shook his head: “Only three came. Their understanding of the Cold Wind Sect is not deep enough to compare with your disciple.”

“Fellow Daoist Luo overestimates my disciple. Although she possesses an Ice Spirit Body, her cultivation is not high, only at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, not comparable to your disciples, Ning and Ren.”

“High cultivation is useless; those two won’t go far.”

Luo Yu’s gaze was calm as he swept over Ning Qingliu and Ren Huan.

Suddenly, he saw Li Chang’an in the crowd.

“Why is this kid here too?”

“Who?”

“A junior rogue cultivator.”

Luo Yu pointed at Li Chang’an.

Snow Wind Heavenly Lord was somewhat curious: “Li Chang’an? I know him. Is there anything special about him?”

“He’s quite lucky.”

“Lucky?”

Snow Wind Heavenly Lord pondered.

“Fellow Daoist Luo, luck is always elusive and hard to define.”

Just then, she suddenly received a message from the current sect leader of the Cold Wind Sect.

The message informed her of the events of the past few days’ auction, emphasizing the Wind-Controlling Pearl and Li Chang’an’s matter.

After reading the message,

Snow Wind Heavenly Monarch chuckled, “Fellow Daoist Luo, this young friend Li seems to be having bad luck.”

She briefly explained the matter.

Hearing this, Luo Yu was somewhat surprised.

“This kid’s having such bad luck? That’s rare indeed.” “

Fellow Daoist Luo, luck isn’t constant. Perhaps young friend Li’s fortune has been somewhat diminished recently.”

“Hmm, perhaps so.”

As the two conversed,

the wind in the Cold Wind Cave grew stronger.

Extremely cold winds howled from the cave, like the roars of countless demonic beasts, just as rumored, audible even from tens of thousands of miles away.

“We can go in now,”

a Cold Wind Sect cultivator announced, informing everyone that the time had come.

Hearing this, those present exchanged glances, most showing hesitation.

A moment later,

a Golden Core cultivator gritted his teeth, summoned a third-tier wind-stabilizing treasure, and stepped into the cave against the biting wind.

He encountered no danger, and his figure quickly disappeared into the depths of the Cold Wind Cave.

Afterwards, everyone else acted.

Some went in personally, while others sent servants, spirit beasts, or puppets.

Most entered the Cold Wind Cave without incident.

Only a few cultivators with too low a cultivation level lost their lives.

“Ah—”

A Qi Refining cultivator suddenly screamed, his body freezing solid the moment he entered the Frosty Wind Cave, unable to move.

His face was filled with terror as he tried to seek help from the other cultivators, but before he could even speak, his body shattered in the biting wind.

“Bang!”

He instantly shattered into a pile of bloody ice shards, unrecognizable.

Many others were in similar situations,

mostly servants or low-level cultivators eager for treasure.

Li Chang’an, a Nascent Soul cultivator, naturally wouldn’t die at the cave entrance, and quickly braved the icy wind to venture over a thousand feet deeper.

This distance was the limit for most Foundation Establishment cultivators.

“We can’t go any deeper.”

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators looked unwilling.

They had to stop before obtaining any treasures.

If they went any further, they would likely be torn to pieces by the icy wind like the Qi Refining cultivators.

“Sigh, let’s go. It seems we have no chance of finding treasures.”

“There are countless treasures in this world; there’s no need to throw our lives here. Let’s look elsewhere.”

The rational cultivators retreated, abandoning their treasure hunt.

Only a few were still gritting their teeth and persevering.

Not long after,

screams echoed through the cave.

“Quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators have died too,”

Li Chang’an thought, glancing back to see countless blood-red ice shards blown away by the cold wind.

At this point, the cold wind posed little threat to him.

He didn’t even need to use any treasures; a mere amount of magic power was enough to block the oncoming blast.

Suddenly,

an excited voice rang out not far ahead.

“Hahaha, I’ve got a treasure! I’ve got a treasure!”

It was a Golden Core cultivator.

His face was beaming with excitement, holding a third-tier treasure in his hand.

Li Chang’an shook his head: “If you’ve got a treasure, keep a low profile. Shouting so loudly, as if you’re afraid others won’t hear you?” As

soon as he finished speaking,

several Golden Core cultivators rushed forward, intending to kill and seize the treasure.

Li Chang’an ignored them and continued onward.

He walked slowly, deliberately lagging behind the others, letting them test the waters for potential dangers within the Frostwind Cave.

After all, it had been ten years since the cave last opened; who knew what changes might have occurred within?

“There shouldn’t be too many surprises,”

Li Chang’an calculated with his fingers, receiving an auspicious divination, indicating he would obtain a valuable treasure on this trip.   However

, he remained vigilant, not letting his guard down.   Along the way, he witnessed over ten battles caused by treasures.   Many Golden Core cultivators, though able to withstand the icy winds, couldn’t resist human greed, dying in this frigid place.   A moment later, a faint light suddenly appeared before Li Chang’an.   ”A third-tier treasure.”   Li Chang’an scanned it with his divine sense, recognizing its grade.   It was a high-grade third-tier sword, exuding a chilling aura, flying from the depths of the Frostwind Cave and quickly landing in his hand.   ”An ice-attribute sword, not among the five elements, of average grade and value, better than nothing.”   Li Chang’an casually sheathed the sword and glanced around.   There were many Golden Core cultivators around.   Although Li Chang’an didn’t fancy the sword, it was a rare treasure to them.   They were all tempted, greed gleaming in their eyes, but they quickly lowered their heads, not daring to meet Li Chang’an’s gaze.   No matter how good a treasure is, you have to be alive to get it.   ”Nobody wants to snatch it?”   ”Senior is joking. You are a Nascent Soul True Monarch, how dare we snatch your treasure?”   ”Hmm.”   Li Chang’an withdrew his gaze and continued forward.   Before he formed his Nascent Soul, if he encountered such a situation, most of these Golden Core cultivators would have swarmed him, trying to kill him and seize the treasure.   But now, not a single one dared to meet his eyes.   The journey was virtually unimpeded.   In just a short while,   Li Chang’an had already penetrated ten thousand feet.   This distance was already extremely strenuous for Golden Core cultivators.   Most Golden Core cultivators had to stop, returning with regret and resentment.   Only a few Golden Core cultivators with remarkable skills and profound foundations dared to continue forward.   The deeper they went, the greater the chance of obtaining the treasure.   “Another treasure.”   Li Chang’an raised his hand, and a treasure that had drifted away with the wind fell into his hand.   It was a piece of near-fourth-grade spirit cloth, which could be used to make a robe, and its value was quite good.   He continued to delve deeper, obtaining treasure after treasure, and unknowingly reached 20,000 zhang.   At this distance,   no Golden Core cultivators could be seen.   The dozens of auras remaining in the cave all belonged to Nascent Soul True Monarchs.   Li Chang’an had already obtained more than ten treasures, all of which were of high grade.   “After exceeding 10,000 zhang, the treasures I obtained were almost all near-fourth-grade. It seems the rumors are true; the treasures deeper inside are of even higher grade.”   “I wonder what lies at the deepest part?”   Li Chang’an’s eyes were deep as he stared into the depths of the Cold Wind Cave.   It was rumored that the Cold Wind Cave was not a pure cave, but an entrance to a small world.   There were also rumors that deep inside the Cold Wind Cave lived a demonic beast of unimaginable strength.   It was currently sleeping, breathing only once every ten years.   This howling, fierce cold wind was caused by its breathing.   ”Such astonishing changes can be brought about by mere breathing; how powerful must its true form be?”   Li Chang’an shook his head slightly. He leaned more towards the previous legend, believing that the depths of the Cold Wind Cave were a small, icy world.   He collected his thoughts and continued deeper, soon encountering a battle between   two Nascent Soul cultivators. Two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators were vying for a low-grade fourth-tier treasure.   Upon seeing Li Chang’an’s arrival,   both of them became wary and stopped fighting.   Li Chang’an smiled.   ”You two don’t need to be nervous. I’m just passing by and have no interest in this treasure.”   The fourth-tier treasure these two were fighting over wasn’t particularly valuable.   Li Chang’an didn’t want to reveal his strength here, so he didn’t fight them, but instead increased his speed to catch up with the Nascent Soul True Monarch ahead.   After observing along the way, he had basically confirmed that there weren’t many dangers in the Cold Wind Cave.   Apart from the cold wind, he only needed to be wary of other cultivators.   Therefore,   he planned to travel to the very front to obtain as many treasures as possible. “I have the   Mysterious   Cold Wind Pearl, which allows me to enter the deepest part of the Cold Wind Cave. If possible, I’ll try to collect ten Cold Wind Stone Eyes at once.”   ”If I can’t collect them all, I’ll buy them at any cost.” Li Chang’an thought to himself.   As long as the price offered is high enough, someone will be willing to sell the Cold Wind Stone Eyes.   …   At this moment,   Yao Lanqin, Yu Ningmei, and the others had reached a position of 30,000 feet.   The environment here was extremely treacherous; every gust of cold wind felt like a cold knife, constantly assaulting their bodies.   ”Whoosh—”   The wind howled, and the cold was biting.   Ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, without special spells or treasures, had reached their limit here and could not go any deeper.   They all stopped, unwilling but forced to return.   Yao Lanqin could still persevere.   Her Wind-Stabilizing Treasure was quite remarkable, reaching the middle grade of the fourth rank, which could protect her and allow her to continue.   ”Why hasn’t Fellow Daoist Li caught up yet?”   She looked back, a hint of worry appearing in her beautiful eyes.   The cold wind cave greatly affected their perception; once they were far enough apart, they couldn’t detect each other’s presence.   Yu Ningmei also looked behind her and sighed, “Fellow Daoist Li has just reached the Nascent Soul stage, his foundation is still shallow, and he doesn’t have a suitable wind-stabilizing treasure. I’m afraid his journey will be quite difficult.”   She phrased it rather tactfully, but Yao Lanqin understood her meaning.   The implication was that   Li Chang’an might not even make it this far!   Ren Huan spoke up at this moment, feigning regret.

“Fellow Daoist Li’s Nascent Soul formation time is too short, which is indeed a disadvantage. If that Wind-Controlling Pearl hadn’t broken, he should have been able to get here, but unfortunately, it did.”

“Yes, with just that Wind-Controlling Tower, he can’t go very far.”

Ning Qingliu nodded slightly, also believing that Li Chang’an couldn’t get here.

She didn’t stop and continued forward.

“Let’s go, there should be more treasures ahead, we can’t waste time on him.”

“Alright.”

Yao Lanqin sighed inwardly, turned around, and followed Ning Qingliu’s steps.

After that,

fewer and fewer Nascent Soul cultivators could keep up with them.

When they went deeper than 50,000 feet, there were less than ten people who could continue to advance.

Even now, no one had obtained the Cold Wind Stone Eye; everyone had only obtained some ordinary fourth-tier treasures.

Yao Lanqin’s pretty face was slightly pale. Relying on the Wind-Stabilizing Treasure, she struggled to keep going, but she couldn’t go very far.

Ning Qingliu stopped and looked at her condition.

“Junior Sister, your cultivation is insufficient. You must not go any further. Go back.”

“Yes.”

Although Yao Lanqin wanted to continue deeper, she was aware of her own situation.

As an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, reaching this point was already quite remarkable.

Before her, the Wind-Stabilizing Treasure trembled incessantly, seemingly about to reach its limit.

If she insisted on going forward, she might very well perish here.

“Senior Brother, Senior Sister, Fellow Daoist Yu, please take care!”

She had no choice but to bid farewell to everyone and embark on her return journey.

Not long after,

she suddenly sensed a familiar aura.

“Fellow Daoist Li?”

Yao Lanqin was somewhat surprised, her figure halting as she looked ahead.

Soon, Li Chang’an’s figure appeared amidst the howling wind and snow.

He smiled and asked, “Fellow Daoist Yao, why are you alone?”

Yao Lanqin replied, “My strength is insufficient. If I go any further, I fear my life will be in danger. I can only turn back.” “

Fellow Daoist Yu and the others are still further ahead?”

“Yes.”

Yao Lanqin briefly explained the situation of the remaining cultivators.

The remaining people ahead were either mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators or late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

She was genuinely surprised that Li Chang’an was here.

This place was over 40,000 zhang from the exit; ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators couldn’t possibly reach this point.

Li Chang’an saw what she was thinking and pointed to the Wind Control Tower floating in front of him.

“This tower is even more effective than I expected.”

“I see.”

Yao Lanqin glanced at the Wind Control Tower but didn’t think much of it.

She simply advised, “Fellow Daoist Li, the cold wind ahead is becoming increasingly fierce. If you can’t withstand it, don’t force yourself.”

“I know, Fellow Daoist Yao, don’t worry.”

After a brief exchange,

Li Chang’an parted ways with Yao Lanqin and continued deeper into the Cold Wind Cave.

Along the way, he encountered several more Nascent Soul cultivators who had to leave.

These were all mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, equally surprised that he had reached this point.

Li Chang’an didn’t explain anything, simply greeting them casually before continuing his journey.

Not long after,

he had penetrated 70,000 zhang.

Thanks to the protection of the Profound Cold Wind Pearl, the howling cold wind posed no threat to him.

At this moment, the auras of four Nascent Soul True Monarchs appeared in his perception.

“Yu Ningmei, Ning Qingliu, Ren Huan…”

Three of them were powerful cultivators in the late Nascent Soul stage, whom Li Chang’an knew.

The fourth person’s aura was unfamiliar; Li Chang’an didn’t recognize him.

“This person only has mid-Nascent Soul cultivation, yet he managed to get here. His methods must be extraordinary,”

Li Chang’an mused to himself.

Almost simultaneously, the other four also sensed his aura.

“Fellow Daoist Li?”

Yu Ningmei looked surprised and turned to look at Li Chang’an.

She truly hadn’t expected that Li Chang’an, a newly promoted Nascent Soul cultivator, could have made it this far.

Not only her, but the other three were equally surprised.

Ren Huan found it most unbelievable; he thought Li Chang’an had already left the Cold Wind Cave.

Ning Qingliu’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly as she re-examined Li Chang’an.

“Fellow Daoist Li, I underestimated you before. It seems you have a protective treasure.”

“Just a lucky encounter,”

Li Chang’an replied with a smile, not elaborating.

The others didn’t ask either, as everyone had their secrets.

Afterward,

the five of them continued on their way.

Along the way, Li Chang’an looked at the fourth person and asked in a friendly tone,

“I am Li Chang’an. Is this fellow Daoist a cultivator from the Cold Wind Sect?”

“Yes, I am Li Xue’er, the Supreme Elder of the Cold Wind Sect, and a disciple of Snow Wind Heavenly Lord.”

Li Xue’er replied calmly, her expression indifferent.

Her face was exquisite, flawlessly beautiful, her skin fair and translucent, and her pupils white, as if she possessed some kind of special spiritual body. She hadn’t used any treasures, relying solely on her own magical power to block the endless cold wind.

“She should be some kind of ice-type spiritual body,”

Li Chang’an guessed to himself.

Seeing that Li Xue’er had no intention of talking, he didn’t want to make a fool of himself and silently continued on.

When they reached 80,000 feet, Ren Huan could no longer hold on.

Whether using magical power or treasures, he could no longer resist the fierce cold wind and had to bid farewell to everyone.

“I wish you all good luck. I’ll take my leave first.”

He smiled, his tone calm, but his heart was filled with resentment.

Even Li Chang’an could still persevere, but he had to leave. How could he accept this?

But whether he wanted to accept it or not, that was the reality.

“Fine, as long as I kill Li Chang’an, all his opportunities and treasures will be mine!”

Ren Huan took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and turned to leave.

After that…

Not long after, Ning Qingliu also had to leave.

She glanced at Li Chang’an, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and confusion, but she didn’t ask any questions, only wishing them to obtain more treasures.

At this point,

only three remained.

Yu Ningmei possessed a Heavenly Grade Ice Spiritual Root, while Li Xue’er had a special spiritual body; only Li Chang’an could withstand the attack thanks to his treasures.

A moment later, a glimmer of light suddenly flew out from the depths of the Cold Wind Cave, heading towards Yu Ningmei’s location.

“The Cold Wind Stone Eye!”

Her face lit up with joy, and with a wave of her hand, the glimmer of light flew towards her at an even faster speed.

Li Chang’an quickly saw it clearly.

It was a crystal-clear gemstone, resembling an eyeball.

The stone exuded a chilling aura and quickly fell into Yu Ningmei’s hands.

She cupped her hands to the two: “Fellow Daoist Li, Fellow Daoist Li, thank you!”

If Li Chang’an and Li Xue’er had fought over it, she would likely have faced some trouble, but neither of them had made a move.

Li Chang’an laughed, “Fellow Daoist Yu, this item flew towards you, indicating it’s destined for you. If I were to forcibly seize it, I fear I would diminish my good fortune. Besides, my strength is inferior to yours; even if I tried, I wouldn’t be able to take it.”

Li Xue’er calmly replied, “Indeed, the treasures here belong to those with the right fate.”

The three continued deeper, obtaining several more treasures.

When they reached 90,000 zhang,

Yu Ningmei was unable to withstand the increasingly intense cold wind and had to leave.

Thus,

deep within the Cold Wind Cave, only Li Chang’an and Li Xue’er remained.

The two continued forward, unknowingly reaching 100,000 zhang.

During this time, Li Chang’an obtained three Cold Wind Stone Eyes, and Li Xue’er obtained one.

“Whoosh—”

The cold wind here was terrifying beyond description; everything in front and behind was a vast expanse of white, making it almost impossible to see anything except endless wind and snow.

Without special methods, even a peak Nascent Soul cultivator would not be able to withstand the cold wind here.

At this moment,

Li Xue’er’s usually indifferent expression finally showed a subtle change.

Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, her gaze sweeping over Li Chang’an, a barely perceptible hint of disbelief flashing in her eyes.

A newly ascended Nascent Soul cultivator, without any special physique or particularly valuable treasures, had actually managed to reach this point alongside her—

it was truly perplexing.

Even Luo Yu and Xuefeng Tianjun outside were somewhat surprised.

Neither of them had expected Li Chang’an to reach the depths of the Cold Wind Cave.

Xuefeng Tianjun slowly spoke, “Fellow Daoist Luo, you were right before. This young friend Li is indeed somewhat special.”

Luo Yu smiled, “This lad is quite lucky; he must have obtained a high-quality wind-stabilizing treasure. However, the power of a treasure is ultimately limited, not comparable to young friend Li’s spiritual body.”

“Yes, Xue’er hasn’t yet unleashed her spiritual body talent.”

Both shared similar views, believing that Li Xue’er would reach the end.

Time flew by.

Li Chang’an and Li Xue’er traveled another ten thousand zhang, reaching eleven hundred thousand zhang from the cave entrance.

During this time, Li Chang’an obtained another Cold Wind Stone Eye.

Li Xue’er, however, didn’t gain much.

The expression on her pretty face changed again, her doubts growing stronger.

“Why are all the treasures flying towards him?”

(End of Chapter)