Is there a better method than relying on puppets?
"Shenxiao Dao Sect!"
The Daoist Nun, upon hearing Li Yunjingâs words, exhibited a slight change in expression, and said indifferently, "Youngster, are you using the name of the âShenxiao Dao Sectâ to suppress me?"
Li Yunjingâs heart tightened, and he hurriedly shook his head, speaking with respect and urgency: "Senior, you misunderstand! I have no such intention! I only hope that, seeing as we are both of the Profound Sect lineage, you will spare us this once. I am willing to pay any price to atone for this offense!"
The Daoist Nun regarded Li Yunjing coldly, her gaze like a knife, as if wanting to peel him open and see through him.
Her voice remained icy, yet carried a faint trace of mockery: "Profound Sect lineage? Ha, mere âShenxiao Dao Sect,â do you think you are worthy of discussing lineage with me?"
"Isnât that statement a bit excessive, Senior?"
Hearing this, Li Yunjing felt even more despair, but as a disciple of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," his pride couldnât be suppressed. He glared angrily at the Daoist Nun and sneered coldly: "Our âShenxiao Dao Sectâ is not inferior to your âGuanghan Palaceâ in the heavens, and there is more than one great ancestor above us! In terms of strength, our âShenxiao Dao Sectâ lineage is stronger than âGuanghan Palaceâ!"
"Today, relying on your high cultivation, you oppress me! I admit it, do what you will with me!"
"But if you think of insulting my âShenxiao Dao Sectâ, thatâs impossible!"
Upon hearing Li Yunjingâs words, Zhao Qi, standing to the side, turned pale as paper, her body trembling slightly.
She had never imagined that Li Yunjing, when the Sect was insulted, would become so unyielding!
Seemingly not expecting such insolence from a mere ant, the Daoist Nunâs gaze lingered on Li Yunjing.
Her voice remained cold, but carried an undeniable authority: "Ha! Since you mention the âShenxiao Dao Sect,â I could indeed give you a chance."
"Oh?"
Li Yunjing felt a glimmer of hope at these words, promptly looked up at the Daoist Nun, and exclaimed: "Iâll agree to any condition! But I, Li Yunjing, will never tolerate any insult to my âShenxiao Dao Sectâ!"
"You have some courage for a youngster!"
The Daoist Nun said indifferently: "I require an item, called the âNine Revolutions Profound Ice Lotusâ! This item grows in the âProfound Ice Abyssâ in the Land of the Far North on âCelestial Wave Starâ, if you can acquire it, I shall let you both leave."
"The Nine Revolutions Profound Ice Lotus?"
"Celestial Wave Star?"
Li Yunjingâs brow furrowed, and he silently pondered.
He had once seen records of it in the Sectâs classics, saying it is the coldest item of heaven and earth, growing in the coldest places, blooming only once every three thousand years, extremely rare.
Whatâs more, the Profound Ice Abyss is a forbidden land in the Land of the Far North, reputedly guarded by countless fierce beasts, even a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator dares not enter easily.
As for "Celestial Wave Star"?
This was the first time Li Yunjing learned the name of the world he resided in!
The "Celestial Wave Star" is too vast!
With Li Yunjingâs cultivation, he merely roamed around the Southern Heaven Continent, unable to venture beyond, much less to other places.
The Land of the Far North is but a legend, Li Yunjing simply lacks the capability to reach there.
"Senior! Itâs not that the junior is unwilling or afraid! It is truly beyond my capability to traverse numerous continents, traveling north to the âLand of the Far Northâ!"
Li Yunjing hesitated but nevertheless spoke honestly.
This was their only lifeline.
Li Yunjing added: "If the senior could extend the time, once I break through to the Golden Core Realm, the junior would be willing to go to the âProfound Ice Abyssâ to fetch the âNine Revolutions Profound Ice Lotusâ for the senior!"
"You are quite honest for a youngster!"
The Daoist Nun nodded slightly and said indifferently: "Very well! However, I wonât give you too much time. One hundred years! If you fail to fetch the âNine Revolutions Profound Ice Lotusâ, I can claim your life from afar!"
"One hundred years?"
Li Yunjingâs heart shivered, and he hurriedly nodded: "This junior will not fail the seniorâs trust!"
He understood that just now, the Daoist Nun had already placed a restriction on him and Zhao Qi!
And this kind of restriction, neither Li Yunjing nor Zhao Qi could detect at all!
This level of ability left Li Yunjing with no choice but to comply!
A Divinity Transformation Realm expert!
Even if he returned to the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" seeking help from the Sect, there might not be anyone capable of lifting such a restriction, right?
Whether the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" had a Divinity Transformation Realm expert was a question that persisted in Li Yunjingâs mind.
Regarding the time granted by this Daoist Nun to Li Yunjing,
If it were an ordinary Foundation Establishment Realm Seventh Heaven cultivator, they might find it insufficient!
But for Li Yunjing, it was very ample.
Never mind Core Formation, even after breaking through a few realms post-Core Formation, Li Yunjing had great confidence!
Even if the ancestors of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" could not assist him, Li Yunjing could still complete the task to rid himself of this restriction!
Additionally, Li Yunjing harbored a suspicion.
Perhaps after breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, Li Yunjing himself would be capable of dissolving this restriction?
After all, he wasnât an ordinary person!
Li Yunjing had many valuable items on him.
Upon reaching the Golden Core Realm, he had full confidence to venture early to the Land of the Far North to test his luck!
"Alright! You may leave now."
The Daoist Nun paid no more attention to the pair, merely waving her hand as the doors of the Ice Palace slowly opened.
Li Yunjing took a deep look at the Daoist Nun, then turned and marched out of the Ice Palace with Zhao Qi.
"Clang..."
The doors of the Ice Palace closed again.
"The boy from âShenxiao Dao Sectâ! Quite interesting!"
The Daoist Nun muttered to herself while gazing outside the door.
A subtle, enigmatic smile hovered at her lips.
At this moment, Li Yunjing and Zhao Qi, having exited the Ice Palace, fled the icefield at what was nearly their top speed.