CapĂtulo 1329: Chapter 64: Snow Domain
Lu Fengâs face was grim as he looked at the towering snowy mountains in the distance, his right hand suddenly gripping a transparent scepter and stabbing it heavily downward!
In the deep snow, the scepter pierced directly into the earth, raising a flurry of snowflakes.
Buzz~
A massive rift immediately spread from beneath his feet towards the towering snowy mountains!
But as the rift reached halfway, an invisible ripple suddenly expanded from the void.
Like a stone thrown into a pond, creating rings upon rings of ripples.
The air trembled as if it had become a transparent jelly-like substanceâŠ
Between the pure white snow and the towering peaks, there was actually a transparent barrier like a mirror.
The rippling waves seemed to spread directly from the mountain foot to the peak.
Bong, bong, the sound of bells echoed from the depths of the vast snowy mountains.
Within a massive palace compound almost sculpted entirely from white crystalâŠ
Beautiful and distinguished men and women simultaneously halted their steps, looking up at the sky with surprise in their eyes.
âAlert alarm?â
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At the very center of the palace was a great altar exuding sacredness and nobility.
The altar was so grand it took up half of the mountain body.
Around the altar were transparent gems reflecting the color of snow; if not for the soft glow of the sky, it would be impossible to detect that this place resembled a vast gem mine.
Ahead of the altar, hundreds of people were respectfully arranging offerings.
One after another, they placed them in some special positions, their gaze as if they were in pilgrimage.
Two elderly men with deep and wise eyes were originally observing the scene calmly, but now they suddenly turned their heads simultaneously.
âWho triggered the alarm!â
The great awe made the two Snow Guards who rushed in tremble.
âElder Lu Feng has returned!â
âHe demands the family enter the highest alert; there is an enemy approaching!â
The two exchanged a glance, incredulity in their eyes.
âHow is this possibleâŠâ
âConvene the family council swiftly!â
This palace nestled deep within the mountains was stirred into excitement due to the arrival of this ripple!
In the palace on the eastern side of the great altar, halfway up the mountain, a pavilion was surrounded by three layers of crystal stone barriers.
Snowflakes falling within ten meters of the pavilion were vaporized by a faint ion beam extinguished from the air.
Outside these barriers guarded thirty Snow Guards.
Inside the barriers, there were another thirty Snow Guards and twelve servants.
The familyâs highest alert alarm could not bring a ripple here.
At the top floor of the pavilion, a slender and cold figure stood silently within the railing, wearing an exquisite and elegant white martial outfit, embroidered with snow lotuses on the lapels.
Eyebrows like mountains, pupils like autumn water.
In those clear pupils reflected the magnificent altar and the snowy landscape in the distance.
Three thousand strands of black hair were simply tied with a white band behind her, but the missing sword, her most common accessory, stood out.
Just a silhouette⊠possessing natural beauty as if a child of heaven and earth.
Yet when looking at that pure face, the icy cold eyes lacked their previous liveliness, showing a few shades of woodenness.
When stepping onto the path home, the unparalleled Sword Dao Valkyrie had died, wasnât she?
Lu Qingxueâs cheeks were visibly thin.
But she didnât mind, merely using her cold eyes to look at the altar, at the anomaly in the sky, blinking.
The family clearly had something happening.
But what does it matter to her?
Somehow, the memory of a warm hand in endless darkness floated in her mind againâŠ
Sadness flashed in Lu Qingxueâs eyes, she shook her head.
She stopped appreciating the snow and turned to return.
The delusions these days were too many.
How could it be you?
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However, could it be you?
In the moment before stepping back into her room, Lu Qingxueâs body froze, she turned with longing to glance out the window, smiling to herself in a mocking way.
No way.
The cold figure receded into the pavilion.
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In the vast hall, only seven people were seated around, Lu Feng positioned at the lower seat.
âElder Lu Feng, have you brought the offerings!â
An older, yet more robust elder sat in a wooden carved chair, his voice like ice colliding with stone.
âAll have been transported back to the clan.â
The robust elder nodded slightly in satisfaction, then asked, âWhat is the reason for the alert you issued?â
âLu Qingyu has defected, betraying the familyâs interests; now sheâs bringing outsiders here to the Snow Domain.â Lu Fengâs deep voice sounded, and the hall instantly fell silent.
Bang!
The robust elder instantly shattered the white jade cup in his hand, his eyes revealing killing intent as he stared sharply at Lu Feng: âWhat did you say?â
âGreat Clan Elder⊠Lu Qingyu has defected, sheâs bringing outsiders here soon, I hurried back in advance.â Lu Feng repeated.
âThe familyâs hundred-year plan, no one can thwart it; what if outsiders come here, this is the Snow Domain! This is the home protected by us Snow Clan.â Lu Hua stood up directly, his cold gaze scanning each face before speaking arrogantly, âThis is the forbidden land of mechanical civilization, I want to see if those who come are ready to die!â
âDo you know how many people there are?â
Great Clan Elder Lu Hua looked at him menacingly.
Lu Fengâs eyes showed complexity, his lips moved but he closed his eyes:
âOne.â
âWhat!?â The six people, including Lu Hua, were simultaneously shocked.
Then Lu Huaâs face filled with rage, âLu Feng, did you live your last eighty years to lose your mind?â
âGreat Clan Elder, IâŠâ Lu Fengâs tone was bitter, he had no explanation.
âI want to see, just who dares to ruin our Snow Clanâs hundred-year plan!â Lu Hua snorted angrily, striding out, his cold voice echoing in the hall, âPerfectâkill him and offer as sacrifice to the Divine Son!â
âWhat about Lu Qingyu?â
âExecute her together if she disobeys!â
As he reached the hallâs entrance, he saw a middle-aged man standing there with eyes lowered, he scolded: âLu Changdong, look at your two good daughters, after the grand ceremony, resign from the position of Clan Leader yourself.â
ââŠUnderstood.â The middle-aged manâs lowered eyes showed a touch of indescribable pain, he closed them and nodded with grit.
âHmph! Useless man.â
The Great Clan Elder mocked again before leaving with strides.
Then one by one, the clan elders left the hall, each one snorting at him, and finally, when the sullen-faced Lu Feng disappeared.
This middle-aged man, Lu Changdong, finally rose.
He clenched his fists several times.
[Your mother passed away early⊠but this time I must protect you⊠Qingyu!]
As Clan Leader of the Snow Clan, he had been a puppet for ten full years!
His wife passed years ago, his daughter used as an offering to please the Divine Son.
Suppressive gasps came from his throat as he pushed himself forward with bloodshot eyes.
To lessen his daughterâs crime, he must kill the intruder.
âSnow Guardsâassemble! This time Iâll leadââ
But a laugh interrupted him.
âLu Changdong, to avoid suspicion, you no longer have command over the Snow Guards, let me, your younger brother, handle it for you.â
Another mature and handsome middle-aged man sneered coldly, blocking Lu Changdongâs way.
âLu Changqiu, youââ Lu Changdong glared with rage.
âYour two good daughters wonât help you, youâre finishedâŠâ the man named Lu Changqiu whispered to his ear.
Then, he turned and left indifferently, raising his hand high.
âClan Elder Order, all Snow Guards now follow my command.â
Finally, the palace deep within the mountains was thoroughly stirred up.
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Outside the mountains, amid the swirling snow-filled sky, a vortex appeared anew.
A massive black Warship suddenly pierced through the Firmament, heading rapidly toward the towering mountains.
âStop quickly! Ahead is the No-fly Zone!â
Lu Qingyuâs urgent voice sounded from the bridge.