Chapter 276

So that's how it is.

Yunhe slowly opened his eyes; the look of spiritual acuity in his eyes gradually faded.

The change of the upper Kan lower Xun four lines isn't just about fully activating their nodes; it must be done in a certain proportion with certain materials.

To repair this Fourth Level formation of the Ice Immortal Pavilion, Yunhe directly took a Wisdom Spirit Pill, finally figuring out some of its key nodes.

Of course, thanks to the effect of 'comprehending the Dao', he also learned a lot from this formation.

After all, a Fourth Level formation isn't easy to come by, nor is it easy to fully unfold for him to see.

This repair wasn't just about fixing the formation; for him it was also a learning process.

It benefited Yunhe greatly.

Thus, it's done!

He rose and walked out of the cave dwelling.

Whoosh—

Noticing Yunhe walking out of the cave dwelling, the cat in the cold pool's Cold Chant Flood Dragon immediately flew out.

Master!

Yunhe slightly nodded, lightly tapping his foot onto its head, and said softly:

Rise.

Roar——!!

A clear, long howl instantly echoed throughout the Ice Immortal Pavilion's snow mountain.

And Yunhe, riding the Cold Chant Flood Dragon, finally appeared for the first time in the sight of all Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples after the Ice Stone incident.

It's the Grand Elder! It's the Grand Elder!

So the Grand Elder has returned!

That must be the Grand Elder's mount, a third-level late-stage demon beast, the Cold Chant Flood Dragon? It's truly overbearing!

The female disciples of the Ice Immortal Pavilion looked at Yunhe one by one with admiration and respect, feeling proud from the bottom of their hearts.

After Yunhe became famous in a single battle, his influence on the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples was not small.

Previously, when the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples went out, being female cultivators and their cultivation methods not specialized in combat, they were not particularly welcomed by other cultivators.

Of course, also because the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples mostly have good looks, there is always a large group of 'flies' hovering around them.

Moreover, many cultivators gave the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples a special nickname—'flower vase'!

But now it's different.

Nowadays, when the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples go out, they hold their heads high and chests out; even when facing the Snow Sword Sect's disciples, they are no longer as timid and fearful as before.

And other cultivators now respect the Ice Immortal Pavilion's female disciples quite a bit.

All this is the change brought about by their Grand Elder.

Unbeknownst to them, Yunhe, who had only recently joined the Ice Immortal Pavilion as Grand Elder, already had a reputation surpassing that of the Pavilion Master, Ice Gui Immortal.

Silence! Don't disturb the Grand Elder!

Only seen, Ice Gui Immortal in white palace robes rose gracefully, her angry yet dignified gaze sweeping over, her voice ringing in the ears of every Ice Immortal Pavilion disciple.

Upon hearing this, the entire Ice Immortal Pavilion fell silent.

As for these, Yunhe actually didn't care much; he sat cross-legged on the Cold Chant Flood Dragon's head, his spiritual sense spreading out to encompass the entire Ice Immortal Pavilion.

After reviewing it again in his mind, his hands flew up and down, and he began to move.

Seal after seal was unleashed without pause, and precious materials and treasures flew from his sleeves.

Master, what is the Grand Elder doing?

Li Yun quietly walked up to Dong Ning Xuan's side, lowered her voice and asked softly.

Both had their heads raised, watching Yunhe in midair; Dong Ning Xuan, as a disciple of Ice Gui Immortal and almost the next Pavilion Master of the Ice Immortal Pavilion, knew quite a bit more than Li Yun.

The Elder should be repairing the mountain-protecting formation.

The mountain-protecting formation? Our Ice Immortal Pavilion's mountain-protecting formation hasn't had any problems, has it?

Dong Ning Xuan pressed her lips, 'It's the Fourth Level formation left by our Ice Immortal Pavilion's Yuan Ying Cultivator ancestor.'

Fourth Level?! Li Yun's eyes widened.

She is merely a Qi Refining cultivator, yet she gets a chance to see a Fourth Level formation?

Ice Gui Immortal standing on the pavilion terrace watched Yunhe's movements in the air, her expression also extremely complex.

She never expected that Yunhe could actually repair the Ice Immortal Pavilion's broken Fourth Level formation.

Doesn't that mean Yunhe not only has strength barely comparable to a Yuan Ying Cultivator, but is also a Fourth Level formation master?

'Ancestral blessings, our Ice Immortal Pavilion this time has probably truly invited a great Buddha.'

Ice Gui Immortal silently sighed.

She lowered her head, gazing at the young, beautiful disciple Dong Ning Xuan below; the luster in her eyes flickered slightly.

Yunhe's actions this time lasted a full seven days.

And his appearance this time not only signified that the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples knew of his return, but also that outsider cultivators knew of his return.

That day.

Yunhe held a palm-sized formation plate in his hand; as he waved and tossed out more than ten top-grade Spirit Stones, placing them on the formation eyes of the Ice Immortal Pavilion, then embedding the last top-grade Spirit Stone into the plate, a strong surge of magical power suddenly burst forth from his body.

'Nine Palaces Congealing Ice Formation, arise!'

Hum—

The snow where the Ice Immortal Pavilion stood trembled, accompanied by a rumbling sound; before the astonished eyes of the Ice Immortal Pavilion disciples, a dreamlike ice palace rose from nothing, hazy and half-real, enveloping the entire Ice Immortal Pavilion and even the whole snowfield.

Such an illusory scene lasted a full hour before gradually fading away.

But it can be discovered that the spiritual qi within the Ice Immortal Pavilion seems to have become a bit richer, and the Ice Immortal Pavilion's mountain-guarding grand formation has also undergone an earth-shaking change.

Seeing this scene, Yunhe nodded in satisfaction.

"It has recovered to seventy percent, which is better than I imagined."

Such a grand formation is no longer something a Jie Dan Cultivator can break; even if a Yuan Ying Cultivator rashly enters, it will pose a certain threat and face some restraint.

"Elder Feng, is it done?"

The Ice Osmanthus Fairy rising up felt the change in the Ice Immortal Pavilion's mountain-guarding grand formation, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and delight.

I never expected Yunhe to actually be able to repair this formation.

Yunhe slightly shook his head, cast a hand seal at the formation disk in his hand, and immediately several special Jade Tokens flew out, heading toward the Ice Osmanthus Fairy.

"It can only be considered restored to the level of quasi-Fourth Level; some key nodes are too severely damaged, and I haven't been able to figure them out for now."

"Holding these few Jade Tokens allows indirect control of the formation to a certain extent, and when the grand formation is opened one can freely enter and exit; Pavilion Master, keep them safe."

Upon hearing this, the Ice Osmanthus Fairy carefully put away the Jade Tokens and sighed:

"A quasi-Fourth Level grand formation is already quite remarkable."

Yunhe merely smiled and said nothing.

If one wishes to fully repair this formation, one would likely have to wait until his formation Dao attainment truly reaches the level of a Fourth Level Formation Master.

But that is easier said than done.

For now we can only make do with it; it's barely sufficient.

As for the formation disk, he did not hand it over to the Ice Osmanthus Fairy; such a fundamental safeguard is better kept in his own hands.

"Right, I haven't had time to tell you, Pavilion Master, I subdued this flood dragon in the deep abyss cold pool; I don't know if it will be a boon or a bane to the sect." Yunhe recalled the Cold Chant Flood Dragon beneath his feet, thought it better to mention, and then spoke.

The Ice Osmanthus Fairy's gaze fell upon the Cold Chant Flood Dragon.

The flood dragon was quite handsome, but its expression was not very friendly in the face of her gaze.

Seeing this, the Ice Osmanthus Fairy's expression stiffened momentarily.

She understood that this flood dragon was a third-level late-stage demonic beast, something she could not possibly handle.

She couldn't even handle a single mount, so what else could she say?

She immediately shifted her gaze, speaking with a hint of realization:

"I see; I had occasionally glimpsed the shadow of this flood dragon in the cold pool while reinforcing the seal, but I never dared to enter. Indeed, Elder Feng's profound Dao mastery is fortunate for him and a blessing for our Ice Immortal Pavilion; I should congratulate Elder Feng."

Yunhe waved his hand.

He could sense the Ice Osmanthus Fairy's attitude toward him changing, but he didn't really care.

A mere Ice Immortal Pavilion, he truly didn't think much of it; if not for the "Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Heart" and the secret at the bottom of the cold pool, he might not have bothered to return.

Of course, having a group of subordinates to help also saves him considerable time.

Precisely because of his personality and thoughts, the Ice Osmanthus Fairy does not worry about the Ice Immortal Pavilion's Dao lineage being passed on; she simply wants to keep Yunhe by her side.

"In the coming period, I expect to be quite busy, so I'll trouble you, Pavilion Master." Yunhe said, clasping his hands.

Having revealed himself, it is foreseeable that many cultivators will come calling, and the commotion will surely be greater than when he previously defeated two mid-stage Jie Dan cultivators in succession.

But he couldn't be bothered to meet them, so he could only have the Ice Osmanthus Fairy see them off.

Fortunately, the "Nine Palaces Congealing Ice Formation" is now active; even if a Yuan Ying Cultivator visits, they cannot enter without his permission.

"This is merely a trivial matter." The Ice Osmanthus Fairy smiled faintly.

"The Art of Pill Congealing! Congeal!"

Inside the cave dwelling.

Before Yunhe hovered a crystal-clear elixir exuding a rich medicinal fragrance.

Upon close inspection, one could see a fine, hairline crack on the elixir, indicating that this precious pill had split into two halves.

It is precisely because of this crack that the efficacy of this precious pill is greatly reduced.

However, as Yunhe employed his secret technique and cast a seal to infuse it with power, the crack on the elixir gradually faded, as if it were re-bonding once again.

But there is no doubt that such a mere bonding will still somewhat damage the pill's potency.

"Congealed Fat Dew, merge!"

Yet Yunhe lifted a finger, drawing a strand of milky-white crystalline liquid from a nearby small jade bottle, which slowly seeped into the crack, assisting in this pill-congealing.

And after the Congealed Fat Dew was incorporated, the elixir finally returned to a state of perfect wholeness.

When the power Yunhe had driven dissipated, a round, plump elixir fell into his palm.

Gazing at the plump elixir, Yunhe showed a hint of intoxication.

"This Nascent Soul Elixir has finally been fully restored."

With this elixir, his assault on the Yuan Ying realm at least has a basic safeguard.

"Once the 'Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Heart' produces and is refined into the 'Ice Heart Elixir,' we can barely consider everything ready, lacking only cultivation base."

With the "Nascent Soul Elixir" shattered to form the infant, the "Ice Heart Elixir" together with the "Congealed Fat Dew Ice-Pure Lotus" aiding the heart-demon tribulation, and the "Heaven-Covering Pouch" to counter the Yuan Ying heavenly thunder tribulation.

Although aside from the "Nascent Soul Elixir," the rest of his preparations seem less than perfect in his view, to be honest, how many in the cultivation world at the late Jie Dan Stage could be as thoroughly prepared for Nascent Soul formation as he is?

Moreover, even the "Nascent Soul Insights" were obtained with the help of the Ice Osmanthus Fairy.

"What is most important now, ironically, is my cultivation base."

Yunhe sighed.

After carefully putting away the "Nascent Soul Elixir," he took out a jade bottle, poured out a "Spirit Grain Elixir," swallowed it in one gulp, and began cultivating.

Take it slow; I reckon there shouldn't be any major events soon.

(End of Chapter)