Chapter 495

Lu Yuan nodded solemnly, "I will bear in mind the elder's teachings."

"Good, continue your cultivation."

The elder turned and left.

Lu Yuan sat down again, his thoughts already flying toward the future.

He knew that on this blessed land of Te Xun Ying, his responsibility and mission would grow ever heavier.

He would use the knowledge and power he possessed to protect this world from evil's erosion. At the edge of the Heaven-Initiation Forest, a lush forest grew.

The place where the ancient-style city meets the wilderness forms this mysterious and dangerous region.

The Heaven-Initiation Forest is where Te Xun Ying conducts survival training, and also a trial that tests the wisdom and courage of the Specially Invited Disciples.

Lu Yuan stood at the front of the formation, with King Qi and Su Liyan, his close allies, behind him.

The three of them had endured many hardships, growing together in Te Xun Ying and building deep friendship and trust.

The other Specially Invited Disciples in the team were also ready, watching ahead with tension and anticipation.

They knew they were about to face an extremely harsh and brutal survival trial.

At that moment, a figure flitted lightly through the woods.

Everyone turned their heads, their gazes drawn to that person.

She was a woman dressed in white, her features as beautiful and lovely as a fairy.

Her long hair was like snow, glimmering with a faint cold light in the sun, like a daughter of ice and snow.

Lu Yuan's gaze lingered on her for a moment; a sense of familiarity rose in his heart, but the details remained vague.

"Ice Heart Fairy!" someone suddenly exclaimed.

Everyone was stunned; everyone knew the Ice Heart Fairy only appears at special moments.

She is one of the top experts in Te Xun Ying, and a comrade-in-arms of Lu Yuan and the others.

The Ice Heart Fairy gazed ahead at the Specially Invited Disciples, nodding slightly.

The aura and bearing she displayed left everyone feeling immense admiration.

Su Liyan beside her also couldn't help but show admiration.

Survival training was about to begin, and there existed a subtle yet tense competitive relationship between the preparatory camp and the official disciples.

This is a test of the loyalty, bravery, and wisdom of the Specially Invited Disciples.

Lu Yuan looked ahead at the Ice Heart Fairy, his thoughts gradually drifting back to the past.

He had once fought alongside the Ice Heart Fairy, forging a deep bond during those difficult and perilous days.

However, the specifics have faded; he only remembers having received her protection and guidance.

"Are you ready?"

The Ice Heart Fairy's voice rang out, clear and firm.

Everyone came to their senses, a tense atmosphere enveloping each person.

They all understood that in the upcoming survival training, only through teamwork and cleverness could they survive. Jian Wu Xu strode forward with firm steps toward the Ice Heart Fairy, gazing at her cold beauty, his heart fluttering.

He knew that his long pursuit and admiration would be answered at this moment.

"Ice Heart Fairy, I, Jian Wu Xu, express my love for you."

Jian Wu Xu said firmly.

"I wish to prove myself with my sword skill and strength by competing with you."

The Ice Heart Fairy slightly furrowed her brows; she had originally hoped to find a partner of equal standing, someone who could relate to her as an equal and understand her status.

But fate bound her to this mortal.

She drew a deep breath, and under everyone's gaze spoke slowly: "Jian Wu Xu, what will the contest you speak of bring us?"

Jian Wu Xu gazed at the Ice Heart Fairy with deep feeling: "I believe only through a comparison of strength can my sincerity and courage be proven."

"And let everyone witness our sincere and powerful love."

The Ice Heart Fairy fell silent for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright, Jian Wu Xu."

"If you insist, then let us have a contest."

Jian Wu Xu's face broke into a delighted smile; he knew this was the Ice Heart Fairy's acknowledgment of him.

He drew back from the Ice Heart Fairy, brandishing his sword mightily.

"Come on, Ice Heart Fairy."

"Let me see your true strength!" Jian Wu Xu shouted.

The Ice Heart Fairy's eyes flashed with cold light; she raised her jade flute and gave a gentle blow.

Instantly, a chilling mist formed around her.

Seeing this, Jian Wu Xu immediately strode forward, each move displaying his outstanding swordsmanship.

His Shenqi was incredibly agile, leaving trails of sharp, cold sword light wherever he passed.

The two became the focus of everyone's attention in Te Xun Ying as they fought.

The surrounding Specially Invited Disciples, awed by their powerful aura and exquisite combat skills, involuntarily retreated.

Su Liyan gripped her Ice Crystal Long Whip tightly, eyes fixed on their battle, her heart filled with admiration and bewilderment.

She sensed the complex, deep emotional entanglement between Jian Wu Xu and the Ice Heart Fairy, and also perceived the pressure exerted on them by the deep-seated social rules behind it.

Time passed second by second, and the contest gradually entered a heated stage.

Jian Wu Xu, relying on firm belief and formidable strength, engaged in a fierce contest with the Ice Heart Fairy.

Finally, in one clash, Jian Wu Xu defeated the Ice Heart Fairy with a move "Heaven-Splitting Sky Slash," forcing her back several steps.

Jian Wu Xu stood on the arena, breathing slightly heavily.

He gazed at the Ice Heart Fairy lying on the ground, her jade flute shattered in her hand, a flicker of reluctance and pain flashing in his eyes.

"I won."

Jian Wu Xu said softly, "I hope this contest can prove my love and courage."

At that moment, thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the Te Xun Ying.

Specially Invited Disciple cast admiring and envious glances at the two, witnessing the courage and determination of an ordinary mortal who spared nothing in pursuit of true love. Lu Yuan felt a blazing fighting spirit ignite in his chest.

He knew that to prove his true love with the Ice Heart Fairy, he still needed to face more trials.

As time passed in the Te Xun Ying, immortal cultivator disciples continually gathered together, each with their own goals and pursuits.

Lu Yuan couldn't help but marvel at the vastness and boundlessness of the cultivation world.

One day, as Lu Yuan was preparing to enter closed-door cultivation, a sudden loud boom rang out.

He hurried out to check, only to see chaos everywhere outside the Te Xun Ying.

Everyone was fleeing in panic in all directions.

Lu Yuan followed the sound and saw a massive horde of wild beasts surging into the Te Xun Ying.

They were huge and ferocious, their eyes flashing with brutality.

This was the most dangerous region of Si Wang Gu, where cultivators rarely dared to venture.

"Where did these beasts come from?"

"Could they have been lured by something?" Lu Yuan pondered.

He hesitated not, immediately invoking the Five Elements Escape Technique, forming a silver-white disc around his body to envelop himself. (End of chapter)