Crossing the Ice Plain

On the vast icy plain, Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong walked through the snow. Yi Yun held Lin Xin Tong's hand, and their inner energy complemented each other, forming a perfect cycle.

Under these circumstances, Lin Xin Tong no longer felt the uncontrollable coldness within her body, nor did she feel her life force being constantly devoured.

As they ventured deeper into the icy plains, the chill intensified, and the Pure Yang Energy of the red lotus seeds was exhausted. Now, the two could only rely on their own vital energy to withstand the cold.

Under these circumstances, it wasn't difficult for them to persevere; in fact, it gave Lin Xin Tong the feeling of walking in the snow with Yi Yun.

Holding Yi Yun's hand, Lin Xin Tong felt at ease. She suddenly realized that her previous determination to defy fate and uphold her pride and solitude might have been too stubborn...

She had never experienced such happiness as having someone by her side and someone to rely on.

Perhaps... this is the lesson the Extreme Cold Ice Plain taught me.

Her innate Fatal Meridian was originally due to an excess of cold and dampness in her body that she couldn't eliminate. When she reached the age of five hundred, the cold poison flared up, extinguishing her Life Fire.

The method to restore the Fatal Meridian is actually to eliminate this cold and damp energy.

Yin cannot grow alone, and Yang cannot be born alone. Since this is a fundamental principle of the universe, then the way to cure the cold Yin energy in her body is probably to harmonize Yin and Yang.

A year ago, the Shentu Family refined the Empress's Relic, which was said to be able to cure congenital Fatal Meridian. It was also a pure yang-type spiritual medicine.

Thinking of all this, Lin Xin Tong gave Yi Yun a deep look, her eyes filled with an indescribable brilliance. At this moment, the warm, pure yang energy flowing from Yi Yun's hand made Lin Xin Tong feel incredibly comfortable.

They traversed the vast ice plains at a leisurely pace.

The two held hands, as if they were about to walk to the ends of the earth.

After an unknown amount of time, they came across a river on the icy plain.

It's so cold here, but the river isn't frozen. Its waters are a deep blue, like a jade ribbon.

What's most striking is that the opposite bank of the river is covered with blue and white flowers.

These flowers are small, and their branches and leaves are as crystal clear as ice and glass. When the cold wind blows, they sway in the wind, reminiscent of the legendary spider lilies that bloom on the banks of the River of Oblivion.

"These flowers..." Lin Xin Tong was deeply moved by the sight. "These aren't real flowers, but flowers formed from the laws of nature..."

Lin Xin Tong possesses a naturally Fatal Meridian Pure Yin Body, making her extremely sensitive to the laws of pure Yin.

She saw through the true nature of these flowers at a glance.

"It's incredible. The Heaven and Earth Laws have become excessively concentrated in this Ice River, which is why they have formed the flowers of law. It's truly Spirit Transformation."

"Hmm... there's someone there."

Lin Xin Tong was startled. She pointed in a direction, and Yi Yun followed the direction and indeed saw a woman's figure appearing and disappearing in the blue and white sea of flowers.

The woman was dressed in a simple blue dress, her long hair flowing freely. She walked barefoot, only using her toes to tread the air, and with each step she took, a blue and white flower bloomed beneath her feet. The flowers quickly formed a vast expanse, as if the blue and white flowers on the opposite bank of the Ice River were created by the woman in blue.

The woman seemed not to see Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong. She simply walked upstream along the Ice River, strolling slowly, as if walking against the current in the river of time.

This is... that portrait!

Lin Xin Tong skipped a beat. This scene was clearly the one she had seen in the portrait on the third floor of the God Descending Tower.

This figure is Ancient Empress.

"Yi Yun, did you see that?"

Lin Xin Tong held Yi Yun's hand, wanting to follow the Empress's figure.

Yi Yun nodded. "I saw her, but it was very blurry. I couldn't make out her face, and even her figure was barely visible..."

Yi Yun felt that the figure of the Ancient Empress seemed to have merged into the vast void, making it impossible for him to see through her.

The scene Lin Xin Tong saw was clearly much clearer; she could even see the expression of the Ancient Empress. She seemed to be pondering the mysteries of heaven and earth. However, a trace of sorrow and melancholy inadvertently flickered between her brows, a sight that tugged at the heartstrings...

Upon seeing the Empress, Lin Xin Tong seemed to be affected by her mood, and for a moment she felt lost.

She took a deep breath, grabbed Yi Yun's hand, and resolutely chased after him.

As Lin Xin Tong was about to step into the azure river, Yi Yun's heart skipped a beat. This river looked somewhat eerie; who knew what might happen if she stepped into it?

However, he still chose to believe Lin Xin Tong and followed suit.

Stepping into the water, they felt a cool sensation and were able to float without sinking. Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong went upstream, following in the footsteps of the Empress.

The Empress walked very slowly, but strangely, she always maintained a distance that was neither too close nor too far from Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong.

Until Yi Yun and Lin Xin Tong crossed this long, azure river and arrived at the other side.

Yi Yun then realized that each of the blue and white flowers on the opposite bank of the river was different, with petals in various shapes, like clouds changing in the sky.

Perhaps, within each of these flowers lies a different path, just as the saying goes—one flower, one world; one leaf, one Bodhi.

Gradually, the figure of the Ancient Empress became increasingly blurred, as if she had merged into the world and disappeared into this void.

Yi Yun was startled. He seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around. To his surprise, he found that the once boundless, Extreme Cold Ice Plain on the other side of the river had disappeared behind him.

Instead, a scene as beautiful as a poem or a painting unfolded.

The river flows gently, exuding a mesmerizing Spiritual Qi. Its banks are covered with fragrant herbs and wildflowers, brimming with life.

Walking among the flowers and plants, Yi Yun could even see small birds and butterflies flitting among them, but these were not real birds and insects, but rather the condensation of the Heaven and Earth Laws.

This sudden change left Yi Yun in disbelief, as if the endless ice field he had just seen was all an illusion.

If it weren't for the lingering chill within his body, Yi Yun would have even doubted whether he had actually walked across that icy plain.

"We've finally crossed this icy plain. The lifeless ice plain and this paradise-like land are separated by only a river."

Yi Yun was genuinely amazed by the wonders of the Empress Secret Realm.

Beside Yi Yun, Lin Xin Tong said thoughtfully, "I understand now. The icy plain we just crossed was the extreme of Yin and cold... while the lava pool you mentioned before, which you encountered when collecting the red lotus, was actually the extreme of Yang."

"Whether it's pure Yang or pure Yin, it would lead to a place of utter death. But on the other side of this river, the two energies of Yin and Yang merge together. Only in this way can the laws of heaven and earth here evolve to create this vibrant scene..."

"This is probably the greatest lesson I've learned from this Extreme Cold Ice Plain..."

The harmony of Yin and Yang is actually a very simple principle. However, although people know these simple principles, it is not so simple to understand them to the fullest extent.

When pure Yin and pure Yang collide, it is not always a harmonious union; sometimes they may clash and even fight each other.

"Hmm? There's a palace there!"

Lin Xin Tong pointed, Yi Yun looked up and saw a palace surrounded by jade trees and magnolia blossoms.

The palace is not grand, but it has a very refined feel. It blends perfectly with its surroundings, giving people a very harmonious and natural feeling.

Let's go over there.

Lin Xin Tong took Yi Yun's hand and walked towards the palace. The Artifact Spirit of the God Descending Tower had once said that if she walked through this Extreme Cold Ice Plain, she would receive her own opportunity and a chance to change her destiny.

Within this suddenly appearing palace, Lin Xin Tong felt a calling from the depths of her heart... (To be continued~^~)