Chapter 283: with translation of chapter title

Ice Heart Elixir.

Translation: "Ice Heart Elixir."

But we need to keep punctuation? The line ends with a period. We should translate preserving punctuation. So output: 【1】 Ice Heart Elixir.

Ice Heart Elixir.

Thus 【1】 Ice Heart Elixir.

This elixir concerns Yunhe's attempt to breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm's "Heart Demon Tribulation".

Translation: "This elixir pertains to Yunhe's assault on the Nascent Soul realm's 'Heart Demon Tribulation'."

This elixir concerns Yunhe's assault on the Nascent Soul realm's Heart Demon Tribulation.

"Heart Demon Tribulation"

Thus: 【2】 This elixir concerns Yunhe's assault on the Nascent Soul realm's "Heart Demon Tribulation".

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In the "Nascent Soul Insights" left by the ancestors of the Bingxian Pavilion given by Binggui Fairy, he learned that the "Heart Demon Tribulation" varies completely for each cultivator, with no pattern at all.

Translation: "In the Nascent Soul Insights given by Ice Osmanthus Fairy, the ancestor of the Ice Immortal Pavilion, he learned that the Heart Demon Tribulation varies completely for each cultivator, with no pattern at all."

"Nascent Soul Insights" and "Heart Demon Tribulation"

Thus: 【3】 In the "Nascent Soul Insights" given by Ice Osmanthus Fairy, the ancestor of the Ice Immortal Pavilion, he learned that the "Heart Demon Tribulation" varies completely for each cultivator, with no pattern at all.

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It is even said that a certain senior, after successfully breaking his elixir to form a Nascent Soul, found his "Heart Demon Tribulation" posed hardly any hindrance, and he had not prepared any Nascent Soul treasure to overcome it beforehand.

Translation: "It is even said that, after a predecessor successfully shattered his elixir to form a Nascent Soul, his Heart Demon Tribulation posed almost no obstacle, and that predecessor had not prepared any Nascent Soul Supreme Treasure to overcome the Heart Demon Tribulation beforehand."

"Heart Demon Tribulation" and "Nascent Soul Treasure"

Thus: 【4】 It is even said that, after a predecessor successfully shattered his elixir to form a Nascent Soul, his "Heart Demon Tribulation" posed almost no obstacle, and that predecessor had not prepared any "Nascent Soul Supreme Treasure" to overcome the "Heart Demon Tribulation" beforehand.

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Yet more often, heavenly prodigies who successfully form a Nascent Soul fail to withstand the Nascent Soul Lightning Tribulation, are seized by their inner demons, and ultimately perish.

Translation: "But more often, heavenly prodigies who successfully formed a Nascent Soul could not withstand the Yuan Ying Lightning Tribulation and were seized by the heart demon, ultimately perishing in body and Dao."

Yuan Ying Lightning Tribulation

Thus: 【5】 But more often, heavenly prodigies who successfully formed a Nascent Soul could not withstand the Yuan Ying Lightning Tribulation and were seized by the heart demon, ultimately perishing in body and Dao.

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This tribulation has no fixed measure; it arises entirely from the mind. Although Yunhe believes his resolve toward the Dao is firm, he dares not underestimate it in the slightest, making thorough preparations.

Translation: "This tribulation has no fixed number; it arises entirely from the mind. Although Yunhe considered his resolve toward the Dao firm, he dared not be complacent and had to make full preparations."

We need to keep quotes? No.

Thus: 【6】 This tribulation has no fixed number; it arises entirely from the mind. Although Yunhe considered his resolve toward the Dao firm, he dared not be complacent and had to make full preparations.

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Moreover, refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" is not especially difficult; theoretically, a third‑rank upper‑grade alchemist has a decent chance of success.

Translation: "Moreover, refining the Ice Heart Elixir is not especially difficult in theory; a Third Level High-grade Alchemist has a decent chance of succeeding."

"Ice Heart Pill"

Thus: 【7】 Moreover, refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" is not especially difficult in theory; a Third Level High-grade Alchemist has a decent chance of succeeding.

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Yet Yunhe still adheres to a cautious principle.

Translation: "Yet Yunhe still adhered to the principle of caution."

Thus: 【8】 Yet Yunhe still adhered to the principle of caution.

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For this purpose he did not hesitate to consume a "Wisdom Spirit Elixir" to ensure his refinement would be flawless.

Translation: "He even did not hesitate to consume a Wisdom Spirit Elixir to ensure this refinement would be flawless."

"Wisdom Spirit Pill"

Thus: 【9】 He even did not hesitate to consume a "Wisdom Spirit Elixir" to ensure this refinement would be flawless.

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After all, "Ten‑Thousand‑Year Ice Heart" is exceedingly rare and hard to come by; if he failed, he would not know where to obtain another.

Translation: "After all, Ten-thousand-year Ice Heart is extremely rare and hard to come by; if the refinement failed, he would not know where to obtain another."

"Ten-thousand-year Ice Heart"

Thus: 【10】 After all, "Ten-thousand-year Ice Heart" is extremely rare and hard to come by; if the refinement failed, he would not know where to obtain another.

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"Well, these decades of cultivation have also accumulated some problems; might as well resolve them all at once."

Translation: "\"Well, these decades of cultivation have also accumulated some problems; might as well solve them all at once. \""

We need to keep the outer quotes? The line starts with a Chinese quote 「」. We'll translate to English double quotes.

Thus: 【11】 "Well, these decades of cultivation have also accumulated some problems; might as well solve them all at once."

"Well, these decades of cultivation have also accumulated some problems; might as well resolve them all together."

Thus: 【11】 "Well, these decades of cultivation have also accumulated some problems; might as well solve them all at once."

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Clutching the "Wisdom Spirit Elixir", Yunhe muttered a word, opened his mouth, and in a flash of faint light the elixir vanished from his hand.

Translation: "Yunhe, pinching the Wisdom Spirit Elixir, muttered a word; with a flash of light between his lips, the elixir in his hand vanished."

"Wisdom Spirit Pill"

Thus: 【12】 Yunhe, pinching the "Wisdom Spirit Elixir", muttered a word; with a flash of light between his lips, the elixir in his hand vanished.

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Upon entering his abdomen, the elixir instantly transformed into an icy‑cold pure qi that shot straight to his Heavenly Spirit Sense Sea.

Translation: "Upon entering the abdomen, the elixir instantly transformed into a stream of icy pure energy that surged straight into the Heavenly Spirit Sense Sea."

Heavenly Spirit Sense Sea

Thus: 【13】 Upon entering the abdomen, the elixir instantly transformed into a stream of icy pure energy that surged straight into the Heavenly Spirit Sense Sea.

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Yunhe felt a sudden jolt; his mind seemed to open up, instantly becoming much clearer. Many problems were solved with just a shift in perspective, and his comprehension greatly increased!

Translation: "Yunhe shuddered, instantly feeling his mind open like an acupoint; his thoughts became much clearer, many problems solved with a slight shift in perspective, and his comprehension greatly increased!"

We need to keep exclamation.

Thus: 【14】 Yunhe shuddered, instantly feeling his mind open like an acupoint; his thoughts became much clearer, many problems solved with a slight shift in perspective, and his comprehension greatly increased!

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He did not dare delay, immediately taking out the jade slip engraved with the method for refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" and began to comprehend its key points.

Translation: "He dared not delay, immediately taking out the Jade Slip inscribed with the method for refining the Ice Heart Elixir to study its key points."

"Ice Heart Pill"

Thus: 【15】 He dared not delay, immediately taking out the Jade Slip inscribed with the method for refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" to study its key points.

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At the same time, his mind continuously replayed past alchemy scenes, quickly identifying any failures or shortcomings.

Translation: "At the same time, he repeatedly recalled his past alchemy endeavors, especially the failures or shortcomings, quickly identifying the problems."

Thus: 【16】 At the same time, he repeatedly recalled his past alchemy endeavors, especially the failures or shortcomings, quickly identifying the problems.

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"As it turns out, refining this elixir is also related to the alchemist's state of mind; if the mind is pure and clear, the elixir will likewise be a clear‑hearted one."

I see.

Translation: "\"As it turns out, refining this elixir is also related to the alchemist's state of mind; if the mind is pure and clear, the elixir will be pure and refreshing. \""

We need to keep quotes? The line starts with 「」 and ends with 」. We'll use English double quotes.

Thus: 【17】 "As it turns out, refining this elixir is also related to the alchemist's state of mind; if the mind is pure and clear, the elixir will be pure and refreshing."

"As it turns out, refining this pill is also related to the alchemist's state of mind; if the mind is pure and clear, the pill will also impart a clear heart."

Thus: 【17】 "As it turns out, refining this elixir is also related to the alchemist's state of mind; if the mind is pure and clear, the elixir will be pure and refreshing."

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Yunhe felt his divine sense extraordinarily active, with an insight bursting forth from another insight in his heart.

Translation: "Yunhe felt his spirit sense extremely active, with one insight bursting forth after another in his mind."

Thus: 【18】 Yunhe felt his spirit sense extremely active, with one insight bursting forth after another in his mind.

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However, he was not surprised; he was already well aware of the effects of the "Wisdom Spirit Elixir".

Translation: "However, he was not surprised; he was already well aware of the effects of the Wisdom Spirit Elixir."

"Wisdom Spirit Pill"

Thus: 【19】 However, he was not surprised; he was already well aware of the effects of the "Wisdom Spirit Elixir".

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Actually, in this state Yunhe's emotions had no ripple; if forced to describe it, he felt like a computer from a past life.

Translation: "Actually, in this state Yunhe's emotions had no ripple; if forced to say, he felt like a computer from his past life."

Thus: 【20】 Actually, in this state Yunhe's emotions had no ripple; if forced to say, he felt like a computer from his past life.

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"After all, the so‑called 'Enlightenment Elixir' merely makes the mind clearer; true enlightenment still depends on opportunity. But for me now, proceeding step by step is enough, so its effect is timely."

'Enlightenment Pill'

Translation: "\"After all, the so-called Enlightenment Elixir merely makes the mind clearer; true comprehension of the Dao still depends on opportunity. But for me now, proceeding step by step works fine, so its effect is timely. \""

We need to keep outer quotes 「」 and inner 【】. We'll use double quotes for outer and single quotes for inner? But we can just use double quotes for both? Better to use double quotes for outer and single for inner as typical.

Thus: 【21】 "After all, the so-called 'Enlightenment Elixir' merely makes the mind clearer; true comprehension of the Dao still depends on opportunity. But for me now, proceeding step by step works fine, so its effect is timely."

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This insight into the method of refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" has further elevated Yunhe's alchemical skill; even a so‑called fourth‑rank lower‑grade alchemist would likely need to try it once or twice to know whether they have reached that level.

Translation: "This insight into the method of refining the Ice Heart Elixir further elevated Yunhe's alchemical skill; a Fourth Level Low-grade Alchemist would likely need to try it to know whether he had reached that level."

"Ice Heart Pill"

Thus: 【22】 This insight into the method of refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" further elevated Yunhe's alchemical skill; a Fourth Level Low-grade Alchemist would likely need to try it to know whether he had reached that level.

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After becoming thoroughly familiar with the refinement process of the "Ice Heart Elixir", Yunhe did not waste time but turned his insight to other problems.

Translation: "After mastering the entire process of refining the Ice Heart Elixir, Yunhe did not waste time but turned his insight to other problems."

"Ice Heart Pill"

Thus: 【23】 After mastering the entire process of refining the "Ice Heart Elixir", Yunhe did not waste time but turned his insight to other problems.

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Seven days later.

Translation: "Seven days later."

Thus: 【24】 Seven days later.

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Having finished his enlightenment and slept to fully restore his spirit, Yunhe immediately fired up the furnace.

Translation: "Having finished his enlightenment session and slept to fully restore his spirit, Yunhe immediately opened the furnace."

Thus: 【25】 Having finished his enlightenment session and slept to fully restore his spirit, Yunhe immediately opened the furnace.

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First he refined a batch of other elixirs, heating the furnace.

Translation: "First he refined a batch of other elixirs to warm the furnace."

Thus: 【26】 First he refined a batch of other elixirs to warm the furnace.

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Afterward he no longer hesitated.

Translation: "Afterward, he hesitated no more."

Thus: 【27】 Afterward, he hesitated no more.

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Excessive hesitation, vacillation, and indecision only undermine one's confidence further.

Translation: "Excessive hesitation, vacillation, and indecision only undermine one's confidence further."

Thus: 【28】 Excessive hesitation, vacillation, and indecision only undermine one's confidence further.

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He had gathered all the materials needed to refine the "Ice Heart Elixir", and where conditions allowed he even prepared extra portions of some ingredients.

Translation: "He had gathered all the materials needed to refine the Ice Heart Elixir, and even prepared extra portions of some when conditions allowed."

"Ice Heart Pill"

Thus: 【29】 He had gathered all the materials needed to refine the "Ice Heart Elixir", and even prepared extra portions of some when conditions allowed.

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As for the refinement process, he was already versed in it, conducting the batchwise preparation without any omission.

Translation: "As for the refinement process, he was already versed in it, conducting batchwise preparation without any omission."

Thus: 【30】 As for the refinement process, he was already versed in it, conducting batchwise preparation without any omission.

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The hardest part of refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" is actually turning the "Ten‑Thousand‑Year Ice Heart" into a liquid—ice melts on contact with fire, and water vaporizes under strong flame—making the heat control crucial.

Translation: "The hardest part of refining the Ice Heart Elixir is actually how to liquefy the Ten-thousand-year Ice Heart; ice meets fire and instantly melts, water meets strong fire and turns to vapor, making the heat control crucial."

"Ice Heart Pill" and "Ten-thousand-year Ice Heart"

Thus: 【31】 The hardest part of refining the "Ice Heart Elixir" is actually how to liquefy the "Ten-thousand-year Ice Heart"; ice meets fire and instantly melts, water meets strong fire and turns to vapor, making the heat control crucial.

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The entire refinement process, under Yunhe's calm and unwavering gaze, lasted a full half month.

Translation: "The entire refinement process, under Yunhe's unwavering gaze, lasted a full half month."

Thus: 【32】 The entire refinement process, under Yunhe's unwavering gaze, lasted a full half month.

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"Open!"

Translation: "\"Open! \""

Thus: 【33】 "Open!"

"Open!"

Thus: 【33】 "Open!"

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Then came Yunhe's soft shout; his hands flicked, forming seals that sent streams of five‑colored light into the elixir cauldron.

Translation: "Then came Yunhe's soft shout; his hand seals shifted rapidly, and streams of five-colored light struck into the elixir furnace."

Thus: 【34】 Then came Yunhe's soft shout; his hand seals shifted rapidly, and streams of five-colored light struck into the elixir furnace.

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The cauldron lid burst open with a clang, and a swirl of white vapor rose upward.

Translation: "The furnace lid burst open with a clang, and a swirl of white vapor rose upward."

clang

Thus: 【35】 The furnace lid burst open with a clang, and a swirl of white vapor rose upward.

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Looking closely, one could see that the elixir's aura contained the scorching heat of the furnace and the elixir itself, as well as a clear, icy frost current.

Translation: "If observed closely, one would see that within the elixir's aura there was the scorching heat of the furnace elixir, as well as a flow of icy cold."

Thus: 【36】 If observed closely, one would see that within the elixir's aura there was the scorching heat of the furnace elixir, as well as a flow of icy cold.

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Then,

Then,

Thus: 【37】 Then,

Then.

Then.

Thus: 【37】 Then.

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A pellet of chaotic hue, emanating both cold and hot auras, flew from the furnace and landed in Yunhe's hand.

Translation: "A pellet of chaotic hue, emanating both cold and hot auras, flew out of the furnace and landed in Yunhe's hand."

Thus: 【38】 A pellet of chaotic hue, emanating both cold and hot auras, flew out of the furnace and landed in Yunhe's hand.

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As the elixir's aura settled, the round, snow‑white pellet came to rest.

Translation: "As the elixir's aura retracted, the round, snow-white pellet settled down."

Thus: 【39】 As the elixir's aura retracted, the round, snow-white pellet settled down.

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"'Ice Heart Elixir' is done!"

Translation: "\"The 'Ice Heart Elixir' is done! \""

"'Ice Heart Pill'"

Thus: 【40】 "The 'Ice Heart Elixir' is done!"

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Gazing at the pellet in his palm, especially at the few seemingly chaotic lines on its snow‑white surface, he could faintly discern the outline of a divine bird.

Translation: "Gazing at the elixir in his palm, especially at the few seemingly chaotic lines on the snow-white pellet, a vague outline of a divine bird emerged."

Thus: 【41】 Gazing at the elixir in his palm, especially at the few seemingly chaotic lines on the snow-white pellet, a vague outline of a divine bird emerged.

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"The elixir's pattern has taken form—looks like this batch of mine has exceeded expectations a bit."

"The pill markings form an image."

Translation: "\"The pill's pattern forms an image; it seems this batch of my elixir has exceeded expectations. \""

"The pill markings form an image. It seems this batch of pills I refined has exceeded expectations."

Thus: 【42】 "The pill's pattern forms an image; it seems this batch of my elixir has exceeded expectations."

"The pill markings form an image. It seems this batch of pills I refined has exceeded expectations."

Thus: 【42】 "The pill's pattern forms an image; it seems this batch of my elixir has exceeded expectations."

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Yunhe showed a hint of joy.

Translation: "Yunhe showed a hint of joy."

Thus: 【43】 Yunhe showed a hint of joy.

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If one were to say, previously only the "Ice Heart Pill" gave him a slight lingering concern about the "Heart Demon Tribulation", then this Ice Heart Pill with patterned markings finally gave him some confidence and assurance.

Translation: "If one were to say that previously the Ice Heart Elixir only gave him a slight concern about the Heart Demon Tribulation, then this Ice Heart Elixir whose pill pattern formed an image finally gave him some confidence and assurance."

"Ice Heart Pill" and "Heart Demon Tribulation"

Thus: 【44】 If one were to say that previously the "Ice Heart Elixir" only gave him a slight concern about the "Heart Demon Tribulation", then this "Ice Heart Elixir" whose pill pattern formed an image finally gave him some confidence and assurance.

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"It was not in vain that I expended such effort and thought; it was worth it."

Translation: "\"It was not in vain that I expended such effort and thought; it was worthwhile. \""

Thus: 【45】 "It was not in vain that I expended such effort and thought; it was worthwhile."

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Carefully placing the elixir into a jade bottle, he stored it together with the "Nascent Soul Elixir" in his storage bag.

Translation: "Carefully placing the elixir into a jade bottle, he stored it together with the Nascent Soul Elixir in his storage bag."

"Nascent Soul Pill"

Thus: 【46】 Carefully placing the elixir into a jade bottle, he stored it together with the "Nascent Soul Elixir" in his storage bag.

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"Cultivation base, cultivation base"

Translation: "\"Cultivation base, cultivation base\""

Thus: 【47】 "Cultivation base, cultivation base"

"Cultivation base, cultivation base"

"Cultivation base, cultivation base"

Thus: 【47】 "Cultivation base, cultivation base"

Yunhe rose to his feet and rubbed his temples.

Translation: "Yunhe stood up and rubbed his temples."

Thus: 【48】 Yunhe stood up and rubbed his temples.

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He took out the records collected by Ice Gui Fairy, which documented the major and minor events of the Wu Kingdom and the surrounding cultivation world.

Translation: "He took out the records collected by Ice Osmanthus Fairy, documenting major and minor events that occurred in Martial Country and the surrounding cultivation world."

Thus: 【49】 He took out the records collected by Ice Osmanthus Fairy, documenting major and minor events that occurred in Martial Country and the surrounding cultivation world.

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Most of it was irrelevant information.

Translation: "Most of it was irrelevant information."

Thus: 【50】 Most of it was irrelevant information.

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However, a few entries caught Yunhe's attention.

Translation: "However, a few items caught Yunhe's attention."

Thus: 【51】 However, a few items caught Yunhe's attention.

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First, naturally, Han Sword True Lord of the Snow Sword Sect encountered some trouble at the "Lotus Rhythm Island Secret Realm" in the "Boundless Sea", forcing him to temporarily withdraw, which then drew cultivators from neighboring countries' sects and families to flock there.

Translation: "First, naturally, the Cold Sword True Lord of the Snow Sword Sect encountered some trouble at a place called the Lotus Rhythm Island Secret Realm in the Boundless Sea, forcing him to temporarily leave, which then drew cultivators from sects and clans of neighboring countries to flock there."

"Endless Sea" and "Lotus Rhythm Island Secret Realm"

Thus: 【52】 First, naturally, the Cold Sword True Lord of the Snow Sword Sect encountered some trouble at a place called the "Lotus Rhythm Island Secret Realm" in the "Boundless Sea", forcing him to temporarily leave, which then drew cultivators from sects and clans of neighboring countries to flock there.

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The second is a Late Jie Dan Stage sword cultivator named Di Wu Xuan, whose news of challenging sword cultivators everywhere has spread; it is said he comes from the Formless Sword Sect, one of the five great sects of the Eastern Border cultivation world, and his fame has risen greatly.

The Formless Sword Sect is the strongest sword cultivator sect in the entire Eastern Border; even compared to the Martial Kingdom's greatest sect, the Snow Sword Sect, it is far superior by leaps and bounds.

Because the Formless Sword Sect has four Yuan Ying Cultivators!

Moreover, there is a late-stage Yuan Ying grand cultivator, 'Listening Rain True Lord', who is universally recognized as the number one sword cultivator of the Eastern Border cultivation world.

However, the Formless Sword Sect is extremely far from the Martial Kingdom, so it is somewhat strange that Di Wu Xuan has run here to challenge Jie Dan cultivators.

But considering his background, even if he loses the challenge, probably not many would dare to do anything to him.

In fact, talents like Di Wu Xuan are not that rare in the Eastern Border; today one family produces a sword genius encountered once in a hundred years, tomorrow another family accepts a disciple with a rare Heaven-grade Thunder Spirit Root, and the day after that another family has a disciple who, with Mid Jie Dan Stage Cultivation Base, reverse-slays a Late Jie Dan Stage cultivator.

How vast the Eastern Border is, how many geniuses there are in the long river of history; in the end, how many attain the Dao, how many become immortals?

"Just don't come looking for me, and there'll be no trouble."

Third, the State of Zhao south of Wu will hold a grand auction once every twenty years; it is said many Golden Core cultivators will attend, and the auction will feature many precious items for sale.

However, after Yunhe glanced briefly at the auction list, he was somewhat interested, yet saw no need to go himself; he planned to have Ice Gui Fairy send someone to bid for him.

Beyond that, there was nothing else he considered worth his attention.

"Cultivate, cultivate."

Yunhe went to the cultivation chamber.

In fact, with the Ice Snow Pavilion's spirit veins plus the Solidified Fat Ice Pure Lotus, his cultivation speed wasn't slow; it was only that he had taken too many Elixirs, making him look a bit lackluster.

Nevertheless, no matter what, hard cultivation remains the cornerstone of cultivation.

Yao Shou Shijie.

"King!"

Having already reached the mid‑Second Stage beast level, the White Ape King swung through the dense forest at great speed and arrived before Yunhe, who was on the sunbathing platform.

In front of him, a mass of scorching‑colored water continuously shifted its shape.

The water faintly shimmered silver‑white, appearing to blend, yet somehow it seemed just a little off.

Hearing the White Ape King's shout, Yunhe opened his mouth and swallowed the water mass into his belly.

"It's still a bit lacking; trying to merge Three Yang Heavy Water with Sunlight Heavy Water is indeed not that simple."

Nevertheless, although not fully merged, Yunhe's Three Yang Heavy Water still absorbed a great deal, and its power has risen considerably.

He kept this water inside his body, and it constantly strengthens his flesh.

Overall, its effect is not inferior to that of the Nine‑Curved Gourd on the Cultivator Body.

"What is it?"

After withdrawing the Three Yang Heavy Water, Yunhe looked at the White Ape King.

He saw that in its hand it held an earth‑colored mouse the size of a calf, already lifeless—a Second Stage beginner Beast.

"Thick Earth Mouse?"

Seeing the mouse, Yunhe squinted and stood up.

"King, this mouse has been roaming the borders of my Huanhu Dao territory lately; many have appeared, and this one accidentally entered a formation and was killed by it," the White Ape King said after tossing the Thick Earth Mouse onto the ground.

It continued, "My subordinate suspects a mouse nest has appeared near Huanhu Dao, targeting our spirit fields!"

Upon hearing that, Yunhe was left speechless.

"Monkey, have you lately been getting close with that Giant Rock Stone Monster and the other big fellows?"

The White Ape King was startled, scratched the back of his head and asked, "How do you know, King?"

Yunhe shook his head, gave no explanation, and his expression grew increasingly solemn.

"Those who are meant to come will always come."

"Eh?" the White Ape King asked, puzzled.

"Never mind." Yunhe waved his paw, "Be vigilant around you lately; if any beast suddenly approaches, eliminate it outright."

"Yes, King!"

The White Ape King nodded heavily and then vanished in a flash.

Sure enough, handing the Giant Rock Stone Monsters over to the monkey was the right move; staying with them for too long really does affect you.

After the White Ape King vanished, Yunhe expanded his Demon Sense.

"Bai Ning, Qing Yao, come over here for a moment."

Very quickly.

A little fox and a little blue bird arrived together.

Seeing Yunhe's solemn expression, the two beasts met each other's gaze and, for some reason, began to take things seriously.

Yunhe slapped his storage bag, took out several formation discs, handed them to the beasts, and said earnestly:

"I will teach you how to command them; in a few days a 'guest' may arrive, and then you will use these to receive it for me."

Guest? Receive?

Bai Ning and Qing Yao were both startled.

"Looks like the visitor is a 'bad guest'," Bai Ning said, smacking his lips twice.

Qing Yao's expression also grew serious.

"Is it a Fourth Level Beast?"

"Fourth Level Beast?!" Bai Ning exclaimed.

"It's nothing, just an old Turtle," Yunhe began, then suddenly recalled that he himself is also a turtle, "No matter, Huanhu Dao can easily defend itself."

Hearing him say that, Bai Ning and Qing Yao instantly relaxed.

Since Yunhe said so, they naturally had no doubts.

"Ahem, next I'll teach you how to use these formation sets; arranging them is difficult, but with the formation discs to command them, it should be no problem for you."

If it were the cultivation world, Yunhe would get a serious headache upon encountering a Yuan Ying Cultivator.

Even if the Ice Immortal Pavilion housed a near Fourth Level Grand Array Nine‑Palace Ice Condensation Array, he would still get a headache.

Because cultivators have so many tactics, it's impossible to guard against all.

They might even pull out some technique never seen before.

But in the Yao Shou Shijie, when facing Fourth Level beasts, especially wild Fourth Level beasts like the Mountain Turtle, there's no time to accumulate anything, and he isn't particularly afraid.

Because he is the side that constantly produces tactics.

Huanhu Dao may not be impregnable, but those formations should be enough for the Mountain Turtle to drink a pot of tea.

Moreover, he also has Yuan Ying Corpse Refinement at his side.

Just as he himself said, he has enough to protect himself.

(End of chapter)