About to Break Through
"However, it might be a bit of a shame that you two will have to temporarily avoid the limelight!" Yi Huang said in turn.
Although she was confident that she wouldn't bring about her own destruction, who would want to live a peaceful life all the time, constantly fighting and braving the elements?
Given the current situation, it would be best for Nether Sky Glacial Crystal and that Spirit Clan to remain hidden.
Nether Sky Glacial Crystal nodded in deep agreement, also unwilling to see such a suitable place to stay turn to ashes again.
"I'd really like to know what gives you the confidence to protect us from those people," Nether Sky Glacial Crystal said, squinting.
"You'll understand when the time comes," Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice said mysteriously, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense.
Things went exceptionally smoothly afterward, Nether Sky Glacial Crystal and Ling Yi entered Langya Pavilion one after the other at the right time.
Other forces only knew that another powerful figure had joined Langya Pavilion, and after a slight moment of envy, they paid no further attention, and it did not cause much of a stir in Central Plains.
A year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Langya Pavilion, Cultivation Secret Chamber.
Xiao Han sat cross-legged in the center of the secret room with his eyes closed, surrounded by various ice-attribute treasures collected by the Langya Pavilion from the entire Fierce Qi Continent.
With the support of the formation, the icy aura of all the ice-attribute treasures converged within three zhang around Xiao Han. If anyone else were to accidentally enter Xiao Han's vicinity at this moment, the only result would be that they would be frozen instantly by this terrifyingly low temperature.
A halo of light flowed across the surrounding walls, radiating a blood-red glow to ensure that the Cold Qi would not escape to the outside world.
Xiao Han's internal Dou Qi gradually surged, a sign that he was about to break through. At this moment, Xiao Han's attention was entirely focused on his body. Endless Ice Dou Qi circulated through his meridians, permeating his flesh and blood, and a powerful force formed a Northern Region Snow Kingdom within his body.
Its skin faintly revealed a crystalline blue hue, and a white aura rose from its pores, then turned into frost and fell helplessly to the ground.
Feeling the surging power within his body, like a vast ocean, Xiao Han didn't hesitate and immediately began to break through the solid barrier that stood between his body and the outside world.
Outside, Xiao Han's impending breakthrough also attracted the attention of many high-ranking officials.
Feeling the terrifying energy fluctuations emanating from the center of the distant mountain peaks, Yi Huang and the others were all pleasantly surprised.
Ye Jianxin said with a hint of melancholy, "That guy beat me to it!"
Xiao Han's fortuitous encounter in the secret realm gave him a significant head start over others, and Ye Jianxin's talent wasn't bad either.
However, according to his own speculation, unless he encounters some extraordinary opportunity, it would be impossible to advance from the Four-Star Peak to the Nine Star Dou Sheng in less than a hundred years.
Yi Huang, however, exclaimed with delight, "If that guy becomes stronger, won't that be a huge benefit to our Langya Pavilion? Don't be so jealous!"
"Hehe!" Ye Jianxin just complained and didn't have any other thoughts.
Frowning as he gazed at the impending storm forming above the secret chamber, Ye Jianxin voice, "The formation should be ready by now!"
Yi Huang nodded solemnly as well, "There are eight Spirit Array in total, which should be enough to cover up the aftershocks of this guy's breakthrough."
"Are those two guys in position yet?" Ye Jianxin was naturally referring to Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice and Nether Sky Glacial Crystal.
Including Ye Jianxin and Yi Huang, they were the last line of defense when all eight Spirit Array were broken.
The Spirit Array, set up by four Middle Stage Dou Sheng working together, is fully capable of unleashing a portion of the power of the Ancient Grand Array.
This arrangement was made entirely out of caution.
After all, no one in the Langya Pavilion knew what kind of sensation would be created when Nine Star Dou Sheng broke through, and Xiao Han's breakthrough was also a top secret. In order to keep it secret, the place where the former was in seclusion had long been designated as Forbidden Ground of the Langya Pavilion.
During this time, Yi Huang and others had already killed several spies sent by other forces. Even the Langya Pavilion could not avoid spies.
While Yi Huang and the other person were talking, two streaks of Flowing Light, one white and one yellow, came into view and landed in front of Yi Huang and the others.
After observing the commotion in the distance, Nether Sky Glacial Crystal pouted in annoyance:
"No wonder you were so bold; it turns out there's an extra Nine Star Dou Sheng here!"
The others simply chuckled silently, while Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice said boastfully, "How about it? My judgment is pretty good, isn't it?"
"Laugh!"
Nether Sky Glacial Crystal retorted, "That's because the Great Emperor and the Extreme Cold Crystal had good judgment. What's there to be proud of, you lazy bum?"
"At least much better than some old maid!" Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice began to launch a personal attack.
"Asshole!"
It's hard! It's hard!
Nether Sky Glacial Crystal dared to guarantee that if it weren't for the fact that now was the wrong time, she would definitely fight that bastard for three hundred rounds!
So what if he hooked up with a young girl? What an old bastard who preys on a young girl, how dare he mock her? The number of men chasing after her could circle the Central Plains twelve times, but she just doesn't like them.
Shaking off the person who suddenly popped into her mind, Nether Sky Glacial Crystal snorted coldly and stopped talking.
Yi Huang and Ye Jianxin watched this scene helplessly, feeling that these two ancient beings who had lived for tens of thousands of years seemed more innocent and naive than young people in their twenties or thirties.
They had heard about the argument between Fallen Thunder Crystal Ice, and could only say that the master who created Heavenly Ice was incredibly powerful, and these two were almost indistinguishable from humans after they transformed.
In particular, when Yi Huang and Ye Jianxin learned that someone had actually managed to win over that Spirit Clan girl, they were both stunned and speechless for a long time.
However, this relaxed atmosphere did not last long, as several loud "booms" were heard.
Yi Huang and her group witnessed the Soul Locking Grand Array, which had consumed a massive amount of the Langya Pavilion resources, being destroyed in an instant with overwhelming force.
"Old Ye, prepare to summon the seven Vice Commander of the Langya Guard," Yi Huang said solemnly.
"Hmm!" Ye Jianxin also gave a soft "hmm," and then crushed a piece of wolf-head Jade Pendant.
After many years of development, the Langya Guard is no longer the same as it was back then, with dozens of Dou Zun.
There are no fewer than three hundred Dou Zun, seven Vice Commander whose cultivation is at the Half-Saint level, plus Ye Jianxin, the commander whose strength has reached the Four Star Dou Sheng.
At this time, the Langya Guard was truly an ace in the war, the strongest fighting force in the Langya Pavilion besides the Elder directly under Xiao Han's command.
The purpose of summoning these seven Half-Saint was simple: to add another layer of sealing. Otherwise, Yi Huang was genuinely worried that these layers of sealing formations wouldn't be enough.
Gazing at the storm that had been temporarily contained in the distance, Yi Huang's face turned solemn. Then...
"Deputy Pavilion Master, Commander!" The seven Vice Commander arrived and bowed respectfully.
"Okay." The two nodded, and then Ye Jianxin gave them a detailed explanation.
The Langya Guard did not disappoint Ye Jianxin and the others. In an instant, the seven of them reached the edge of the sixth layer of the barrier. They exchanged glances and then formed a strange hand seal.
"Seal of Realm Boundary!" x7
As soon as he finished speaking, an extremely dark protective shield slowly opened, enveloping the entire storm area just before the seventh layer was destroyed.
"Boom!"
With a muffled thud, the Langya Guard showed signs of pain, their faces turning deathly pale. Those with slightly weaker strength silently had blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.
Yi Huang and the others watched the scene from afar with tense expressions, but could only wait quietly.
Finally...
Nearly two hours later, "It's almost time!" Yi Huang nodded.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jianxin immediately vanished from his spot. The Langya Guard, who was struggling to maintain the Seal of Realm Boundary, felt his body lighten and was lifted up by a gentle force. He was then thrown away from his original spot and slowly landed on the ground.
"Now it's time for our mission!" Yi Huang and the others looked at each other in silence, and then arrived outside the eighth floor that was about to be broken through.