A Dream That Could Come True

"Elder Bing Yi, could you please introduce your noble family's 'Ice God Ceremony'?"

After a brief farewell to the people from the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, Xiao Han and Elder Bing Yi embarked on their journey to the Ice Spirit Race.

Given the importance shown by Elder Bing Yi in his words and actions, Xiao Han felt it was necessary to learn more about this legendary "First Grand Gathering of the Ice Spirit Race".

Mentioning the Ice God Ceremony, Elder Bing Yi's face lit up with intense pride, and he said without hesitation:

"Sir Xiao Han is interested, I will certainly speak frankly and without reservation."

"Your Excellency Sir Xiao Han must have heard of the Ice God Ceremony, a grand event that our Ice Spirit Race holds once every hundred years."

"But..." Elder Bing Yi frowned, his tone solemn.

"It is also a carnival for many powerful people in the Great Thousand World."

Xiao Han was secretly puzzled. Although the Ice Spirit Race was a famous Ancient Races in the Great Thousand World, its influence was self-evident.

However, in the entire Great Thousand World, there are countless forces with Heavenly Supreme Sovereigns in charge. How could an Ice Spirit Race have such abilities?

Elder Bing Yi then offered an explanation.

"Are you familiar with the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring?"

"Heavenly Frost Ice Spring?"

Xiao Han was slightly taken aback, then frowned and shook his head, saying:

"Never heard of it."

Upon hearing this, Elder Bing Yi remained unperturbed and continued:

"The Heavenly Frost Ice Spring is a treasure trove for my Ice Spirit Race, and it greatly benefits cultivators of Ice Spirit Power."

"If they're lucky, even an Earthly Supreme expert might be able to advance another level."

"Most importantly..."

Bing Yi smiled.

"The Heavenly Frost Ice Spring is open to powerful individuals outside the Ice Spirit Race."

Um?

Xiao Han was startled.

While the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring's ability to elevate Earthly Supreme expert by one level is miraculous, it's not unacceptable. The Ice Spirit Race has been passed down through countless years in the Great Thousand World, so such a foundation is not surprising.

There are countless powers in this Great Thousand World that possess such a treasure land.

What truly moved him was that the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring was open to outsiders.

Xiao Han, who came from a traditional family, was well aware of how strong the innate xenophobia of a race was. This xenophobia would not fade with the inheritance of the race, but would instead be integrated into the blood and become instinct.

Even if they are mortal enemies within the same family, they will unite against external Foreign Enemy.

Putting aside the long history of the Ice Spirit Race, the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring can be considered a treasure, so why would the Ice Spirit Race allow outsiders to come and reap the rewards?

"Hmm? Does Sir Xiao Han have any questions?" Xiao Han's unusual behavior was quite obvious, and Elder Bing Yi, who was old and experienced and had been paying close attention to Xiao Han, naturally would not ignore it.

"Nothing."

Xiao Han's tone was complicated.

"The Ice Spirit Race truly lives up to its reputation as an ancient clan; they possess such magnanimity that they even share their clan's most precious treasures with outsiders."

"I just wonder what the conditions are for this Heavenly Frost Ice Spring?"

Elder Bing Yi smiled smugly to himself; he had brought up the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring precisely for this moment.

For Lower Earthly Supreme cultivates Ice Attribute Spirit Energy, the allure of the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring is self-evident.

"That's what I'm about to talk about."

At this moment, Elder Bing Yi was half relieved.

"At each Ice God Ceremony, our Ice Spirit Race extends invitations to many renowned powerhouses throughout the Great Thousand World to participate in the competition for the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring."

"The top twenty will become the final winners and will have the right to soak in the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring."

"Twenty people."

Xiao Han asked:

"How many people will participate in the competition, and how strong are they?"

"The three main branches, Hui, Ling, and Jing, each have twenty recommendation slots, while the other twenty-one branches each have three to eight slots, so the total number should not exceed two hundred."

"Like our lineage..."

As he spoke, Elder Bing Yi's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"We originally had eight spots, but due to suppression and exclusion over the years, we are left with only three spots."

The resentful look on his face made Xiao Han's lips twitch. It seemed that the other party's branch had been having a very difficult time these past few years!

"As for strength..."

Bing Yi, aged and with a gloomy expression, said, "Each invited expert is at least an Earthly Supreme, with dozens of Upper Earthly Supreme, and even the main lineage sends Great Perfection Earthly Supreme to fight in each session."

It was actually Great Perfection Earthly Supreme!

Xiao Han's expression was grim...

Huh?

He was actually the Great Perfection Earthly Supreme?

Xiao Han's expression shifted slightly, and he asked in a somewhat strange tone:

"Elder Bing Yi, if I remember correctly, your Ice God Ceremony seems to be closely related to the status of your respective branches?"

"That's right."

Elder Bing Yi had already learned about Xiao Han's personality from Bei Ming Long Kun and others. He was easygoing and carefree, and usually wouldn't fuss over trivial matters. However, when it came to his bottom line, he would take action rather than talk, and would eliminate the threat with a swift and decisive strike.

"Never try to deceive him." The serious expression on Bei Ming Long Kun when he gave this warning is still vivid in my mind.

The matter of the Ice God Ceremony will be clear once we arrive at the Ice Spirit Race's territory. Trying to cover it up will only make us look like we're hiding something, and will only annoy people.

Now that things have come to this, he naturally won't step on any landmines.

"Each branch of our clan can recommend strong individuals to participate in the competition for the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring, whether they are cultivated internally or invited. However, their age must not exceed five hundred years."

"The stronger the recommended expert, the better their achievements, and the higher the status of the branch will be, resulting in a more generous allocation of resources."

After listening to Elder Bing Yi's explanation, Xiao Han thought for a moment and realized the purpose of the Ice God Ceremony rules.

The strength of a race can be divided into two types: its own strength and external forces.

Needless to say, one's own strength is paramount; external influence refers to the number of powerful individuals one can invite—in short, connections. After all, being able to secure the help of powerful individuals is a skill in itself.

Moreover, there is a five-hundred-year age limit. Earthly Supreme are less than five hundred years old are considered geniuses in the Great Thousand World. Being able to maintain good relationships with geniuses from the outside world is also a good thing for maintaining the status of the race.

The reason for this rule is to urge branches to improve their capabilities, cultivate their networks, or do both simultaneously.

Xiao Han finally understood why the strongest person this time was only Great Perfection Earthly Supreme. The age limit of five hundred years old made it difficult even for Lower Earthly Supreme, let alone Great Perfection Earthly Supreme.

As for the legendary Heavenly Supreme who is five hundred years old is extremely rare in the Great Thousand World. His appearance fee is something that the Ice Spirit Race and other branches cannot afford. After all, if all their wealth is used to invite powerful people, how can they make a living?

"Elder Bing Yi, what do you mean by this?" Upon seeing Elder Bing Yi's actions, Xiao Han was shocked and quickly stopped him.

"I know this request may be a bit unreasonable, but I still want to ask Sir Xiao Han to help us get through this calamity."

Looking at Elder Bing Yi kneeling before him, Xiao Han sighed inwardly. For an Elder to set aside his dignity and kneel down, one could imagine the despair he felt.

Elder Bing Yi continued.

"I know that Lord Sir Xiao Han's strength is not as simple as it seems, and I dare not force myself to obtain any ranking. I only hope that you can win a spot in the Heavenly Frost Ice Spring and preserve our lineage."

Whether it was Bing Yu or the higher-ups of the Northern Azure Spiritual Academy, their evaluation of Xiao Han was unfathomable. Even in Elder Bing Yi's perception, the other party was only Lower Earthly Supreme, on the same level as himself, but the faint threat of death always lingered in his mind.

Thinking of the other two misfits in the clan who had been forced to grow too quickly, Bing Yi knew that this one was the only hope.

Get up.

Xiao Han's calm voice rang in Bing Yi's ear.

"Um?"

Elder Bing Yi looked up and was helped up by Xiao Han's strong hand. He heard a sentence that he would never forget.

What ranking are you aiming for?

"I will allow you to have a dream that can come true."