Chapter 142: The Collapse of Su Xueyan

Su Xueyan is sitting on the edge of the bed, and the wooden door behind her slowly opens without any warning.

A bone‑chilling cold rushes in through the crack, making her instinctively pull the thin blanket tighter around herself, and she turns her head to look.

She sees a woman in a black cloak drifting toward her.

Only a pale lower jaw and a pair of eyes as deep as Han Tan are exposed.

Her steps are so light that not a sound is heard, as if she walks on air; a strong aura of chill radiates from her, causing the temperature of the whole room to drop a few degrees.

"You are tougher than I imagined."

The woman's voice is hoarse and icy, with a hint of barely perceptible approval.

"To stay calm in a desperate situation, you truly are a good seed for nurturing the Cold Earth Heart Lotus."

Su Xueyan watches her, her brows slightly furrow, and a vague memory flashes in her mind.

She steadies herself and says in a calm tone.

"I have seen you. The black‑clad woman in the Su Family when I was a child was you, right?"

"Jiang Feng said the Cold Poison on my body isn't innate, it was planted by someone. The one who planted the Cold Poison, was it you?"

Hearing this, the woman slowly lifts her head, the brim of her hat slipping down, revealing a flawless yet bloodless face.

Her features are as delicate as ice sculptures, yet without any warmth.

She nods lightly, her tone as flat as if she were mentioning a trivial matter.

"To be precise, that isn't Cold Poison, it's the Cold Earth Heart Lotus. It coexists with you, growing by attaching to your Special Physique; over the years it has absorbed your life force and also nourished you, allowing you to live until now."

"Special Physique?"

Su Xueyan's expression instantly turns angry.

"Do you know how much suffering I've endured because of this thing? Why do you treat me like this?"

All the suffering and struggle of these years explode at this moment.

She stares at the other party fiercely; at this moment she only wants an answer.

The woman's expression remains flat, as if Su Xueyan's pain has nothing to do with her.

She walks slowly to the center of the room, her gaze sweeping over Su Xueyan as if appraising a perfect collectible.

"My name is Dantai Li, from the Cold Hall. My identity you need not probe deeply; you only need to know that the Cold Hall is an ancient sect passed down through the ages, and the Cold Earth Heart Lotus is the Cold Hall's supreme treasure."

"As for why I treat you this way…"

She suddenly lets out a cold laugh, a flash of mania flashing in her eyes.

"Because you are the Destined One, naturally suited to nurture the Cold Earth Heart Lotus. Seizing your destiny, letting the Cold Earth Heart Lotus fully mature, and helping me break through my Realm, that is my Heavenly Fate."

"Destined One? Seizing my destiny?"

Su Xueyan freezes, clenching her teeth and roaring in anger.

"Are you not afraid of retribution?"

"Retribution?"

Dantai Li scoffs, her tone full of contempt.

"What people call retribution is merely the weak's self‑comfort. When I succeed in breaking through and become a true strong one, the Rule of this world will be set by me."

At that moment, Dantai Li seems to sense something, her eyes narrowing slightly, a playful smile tugging at the corner of her mouth.

"Interesting. Your friend has actually found this place."

She raises her hand, feeling the fluctuation in the air, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"It seems he is stronger than I imagined. Still, it doesn't matter; he is ultimately a step behind."

Su Xueyan's heart jumps, she reacts instantly.

It's Jiang Feng!

Jiang Feng has come to save her!

She can no longer keep her composure, leaps up from the bed edge and rushes toward the doorway.

"Jiang Feng! Jiang Feng! I'm here!"

But just as she is about to sprint to the door, a familiar figure suddenly appears at the entrance, blocking her path.

It is Su Xiaonuan.

Su Xiaonuan stands at the doorway, head lowered, expression unreadable, her whole body trembling slightly.

Her voice is extremely low.

"Sister Xue Yan, you cannot leave this place."

"Xiaonuan?"

Su Xueyan stops, her face full of disbelief.

"Is that you? Really you? You brought me here? Why? I have always treated you like a younger sister, why do you treat me this way?"

Her voice trembles, her heart feels as if cut by a knife.

She had never doubted Su Xiaonuan, but now Su Xiaonuan's appearance gives all the questions answers.

Su Xiaonuan still keeps her head down, her shoulders trembling even more intensely.

"I'm sorry, Sister Xue Yan. But I had no choice…"

She tries to say more, but is cut off by a chilling cold breath.

Su Xueyan suddenly feels a bone‑chilling cold spreading from the soles of her feet, sweeping over her body in an instant, more violent than any previous Cold Poison outbreak.

Her limbs begin to stiffen, her blood seeming to coagulate, darkness flashes before her eyes.

The words that had reached her mouth cannot be spoken, her body goes limp, she loses consciousness again, collapsing in front of Su Xiaonuan.

"Sister Xue Yan!"

Su Xiaonuan cries out, quickly supporting her, Tears no longer able to be held back.

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry…

Dantai Li was Standing at the side, coldly watching it all.

Take her down and prepare to refine the Cold Earth Core Lotus.

Yes.

Su Xiaonuan clenched her teeth, lifted Su Xueyan, and turned toward the deeper part of the room.

On the other side, outside the gate of Feilong Villa.

Jiang Feng and Ling Zhaixing had just gotten off the car when a strong, chilling aura slammed into them, making Ling Zhaixing shiver involuntarily and instinctively step back.

This place is way too ominous!

Ling Zhaixing tightened his clothing, his eyes cautiously scanning the mountain villa before him.

Jiang Feng's gaze fixed on the four big characters of Feilong Villa, and his inner unease grew stronger.

He pulled out his phone, intending to call Shen Junyao to ask if there was any information on Feilong Villa.

But when he opened the phone, it showed absolutely no signal.

Useless.

Ling Zhaixing saw his action and shook his head.

In a place like this, contacting the outside world is simply impossible. Jiang Feng, I know you want to rescue Sister Xue Yan, but Inside it's truly Dangerous. That cold‑affinity expert is at least above Grandmaster level…

She paused, her Tone carrying a hint of persuasion: "How about we wait a bit longer?"

Jiang Feng did not hesitate; he knew they couldn't wait.

He turned his head toward Ling Zhaixing, his Tone firm.

You stay Here, figure out a way to contact the outside world, and have Shen Junyao bring reinforcements as soon as possible. I'll go in first to rescue Xue Yan; I'll find a way to convey the Inside situation to you.

What? You go in alone?

Ling Zhaixing's eyes widened.

No way! It's too Dangerous! Even if you're stronger… that guy isn't an ordinary person.

I must go.

Jiang Feng's eyes flashed with a hint of resolve.

He knew Ling Zhaixing's combat strength was insufficient, that going in wouldn't help much and might even become a burden.

Leaving her Outside is the safest and most prudent choice.

Jiang Feng patted Ling Zhaixing's Shoulders.

"Take care of yourself."

After speaking, he no longer hesitated, turned and walked toward the gate of Feilong Villa.

Jiang Feng inhaled deeply, his Inner Force began to circulate, shielding all his Meridians.

He extended his hand and forcefully pushed the gate open.

Creak.

The Wood gate emitted a harsh sound as it slowly opened.

At the moment the gate opened, the world before his eyes Suddenly underwent a dramatic change!