CHAPTER 57: 2) THE ICE DOMAIN. ( BAI HUAN )

But what to do first!?

Join the sect or visit the domain!?

Joining the sect has many ways.

You can join when they are recruiting every 50 to 100 years, physically go there and take a test, or even be recommended by sect disciples or elders.

’I shall visit the domain first... I need to steal the opportunity of Bai Huan as soon as possible. That way I can hide my dragon inheritance, unless it’s absolutely necessary to reveal it...’ Bai Long thought.

He isn’t like those pig-eating-tiger type of protagonists, but it’s always a good idea not to fully reveal yourself and keep some backhands.

’But wait a minute... What about Yang Kai!?’

’System... Doesn’t that mean Yang Kai is developing somewhere?’

[Yes, he is. Yang Kai is very likely to make a breakthrough from the Great Foundation Realm and reach the Golden Core Realm within 1 month.]

"I see... Tch, that cockroach will grow even more... And those pigs... they haven’t sent me a single message. It’s most likely they got bored and dropped the idea of finding Yang Kai’s mother..." Bai Long muttered under his breath, recalling those disciples of the Azure Feather Sect.

How useless. They can’t even find Yang Kai’s hold.

As Bai Long stepped out of the pavilion, his expression remained calm, composed, and unreadable as the door shut behind him.

And as Lady Shen had guessed, he planned to visit the Black Frost Wasteland.

"Wasteland" doesn’t necessarily refer to land that is unproductive or barren, it can mean far more.

However, the Black Frost Wasteland is completely waste-filled with snow and cold temperatures, but plants can still grow there. However, it’s not a place suitable for human habitation.

Unknown to him, Bai Huan had already made his way to the Black Frost Wasteland with the twin sisters.

However, Bai Long wouldn’t go there just yet, he needed to make some preparations and defensive mechanisms.

He summoned the cultivation pagoda and entered inside.

Giving them all the refined silver he got from Grandmaster Shen, he ordered the shadow slaves to make some weapons and talismans. If possible, he would love a quick teleportation talisman that could help him travel a short distance.

With the barrier of Heaven’s Will, it’s very unlikely he could use a talisman to escape the domain, but it’s still possible to teleport a short distance in case of an emergency.

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The Black Frost Wasteland,

Looking closely, it is the land of frozen death, where even powerful cultivators dare not linger for long, as cold Qi constantly attacks the body and soul.

The decision to come here was not one that Bai Huan had made lightly.

The Will of Heaven states that young cultivators may enter inside, so of course, Bai Huan knew he would gain something here. Something deep inside him told him this was the perfect opportunity to grow and show Bai Long who the real boss is.

It’s a cultivation world, where people are destined to fight for resources. Resources beyond imagination lay buried within the ice, just who wouldn’t want them?

Powerful and rare herbs and medical plants? Who wouldn’t want them?

The Calamity Ice Lotus, a treasure capable of enhancing ice-based spirit roots, was only one example. What about the rest!?

Swish!

Bai Huan descended in front of the village, before the Heaven’s Will.

Heaven’s Will is the barrier previously mentioned. It can block vision and spiritual sense, and only allows those under 50 to enter.

...

Many people were already gathered there.

Some were panting heavily, their bodies covered in snow and ice, while a few were excited to enter inside.

"Woah! That brat looks so young yet he can fly!"

"The jade token on his waist, it has the emblem of the Hong Family, and a symbol of a crown... He is the Divine Son of the Hong Family."

"The genius of the current era? No wonder he can already fly. What a strong aura, I can feel it’s stronger than mine..."

"Yes... I can feel his essence brushing into me..."

"Damn, I hate the Hong Family. They’re bastards..."

"Same here, Daoist brother. That second son of the Hong Family flirted with my Dao companion. He is shameless and disgusting."

"Really, senior brother!? I dare not say more, but a piece of wisdom to remember: hoe and loyalty can never coexist."

...

Bai Huan landed on the ground in front of Heaven’s Will, trying to ignore the whispering conversations around him about the Hong Family but he couldn’t.

This Divine Son of the Hong Family and some one like Bai Long... they’re all the same. Trash that shines early only to be extinguished later.

Bai Huan hated people like them, who got all the attention.

Xu Ling’er quickly put away the flying treasure into her spatial ring.

"Brother Bai, we should only look for treasures in the nearby area. Going deeper would be dangerous..." Ling’er said.

"Yes, brother Bai, the deeper you go, the more powerful the Ice Qi is. It might even be enough to kill someone in the Foundation Realm," Ning’er added.

Bai Huan nodded.

"Sister Ling’er and Sister Ning’er are correct... I dare not venture too deep." Bai Huan patted his chest.

"Hehe..." Both women chuckled.

They knew Bai Huan was a coward, so they decided to protect him.

"Come, let’s enter." Ling’er smiled and took Ning’er and Bai Huan inside.

...

As they entered the barrier rippled, revealing the vast expanse within. The sky was a deep shade of indigo, almost black, and the air was thick with the chill of snow and ice.

The ground beneath their feet was covered in a thick layer of snow, making every step a struggle as it crunched underfoot.

A light breeze swept past, carrying with it tiny flakes of snow that stung their faces and made it difficult to see.

"Ah... the cold is so unbearable," Bai Huan complained.

"Stay close, brother Bai," said Ling’er. She held his hand pushing it between the warmth of her boobs and shielding him from the wind and snow. Ning’er moved to his other side.

Needless to say, Bai Huan was enjoying the peach blossom luck.