Five Years

Time flies, and years pass quickly.

Five years later.

Northern Azure Spiritual Academy.

It's that time of year again for college admissions.

On a rooftop, Bing Yu leaned quietly against the railing, gazing at the bustling, vibrant scene below.

Just then, a bald old man dressed in coarse linen clothes silently appeared behind Bing Yu. The latter seemed to sense something and turned around, saying:

"Bei Ming."

"Hmm." Bei Ming Long Kun nodded lightly, his deep eyes revealing no emotion.

"Is everything alright with Lin Branch?"

"Everything is as usual." Bing Yu gave a wry smile.

"However, it seems those guys are starting to get restless again."

After the Ice God Ceremony, the Lin Branch did indeed enjoy a brief period of peace, and the people of other branches also became much more restrained. However, Xiao Han's lingering influence could not last long. According to the Lin Branch's messages, some people started to stir again during this period.

Bei Ming Long Kun was not surprised at all by this.

"I never expected that Xiao Han could intimidate your Ice Spirit Race for so long."

"Perhaps it's because the teacher is too mysterious."

Bing Yu speculated.

"That's true." Bei Ming Long Kun nodded in agreement.

"Based on the strength that guy has shown, he should have been famous five years ago, but unexpectedly..."

"They've been silent for five years."

"He's really good at keeping his composure!" Bei Ming Long Kun exclaimed.

"The teacher must be in seclusion somewhere, seeking a breakthrough."

Bing Yu's eyes were filled with admiration. Whenever he recalled the news that came from his clan, the amazement he felt at the other party's ability to fight against a hundred men lingered in his heart.

"Who knows, that guy might just pull off a big stunt!"

Bei Ming Long Kun shook his head and smiled, then, as if remembering something, said to Bing Yu again:

"Your teacher left a message before he left, asking you to go to the Han Yi Merchant Guild after you break through to the Tier 4 Supreme. Now is the time."

"Han Yi Merchant Guild?"

"I have no idea what his plans are." Seeing the questioning look in Bing Yu's eyes, Bei Ming Long Kun shook his head in denial, as if he had foreseen the future.

"I have a premonition..."

He'll be there soon.

The Black Abyss, the Tian Ye Continent.

"The Spear Lock, Dust Severing!"

As soon as he finished speaking, countless tiny pale blue specks of light condensed in the air, gradually converging along the trajectory of the spear to form an ice-blue ribbon.

Suddenly!

The spear's momentum suddenly halted, and the ribbon, as if imbued with life, shot out towards the figure in front, while pure white snowflakes drifted down in the air.

"Shadows dance across the sky!"

A vast net of whips spun across the sky, enveloping the ribbon. The net spread out, cutting fine, dark cracks into the space before suddenly closing in.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion rang out, smoke and dust scattered, the giant net disappeared, and the ribbon turned into points of light and merged into the void.

"The gap between you and me is getting smaller and smaller."

Looking at Xiao Han's slightly displeased expression, Ice Emperor sighed sincerely.

Back then, he could use his pure Spiritual Power to overpower the former and give him a good beating, but now he can only fight to a standstill. It's true that the younger generation surpasses the older generation, and you can't deny getting old!

"Ready to leave customs?"

Seeing that Xiao Han was still deep in thought, Ice Emperor was not annoyed and continued to ask.

Coming to his senses, Xiao Han nodded.

"It's time."

"After all, we can't be treated like a dead person, can we?" Xiao Han smiled broadly, then his emotions became slightly excited.

"I've always wanted to see a place like Extraterritorial Battlefield."

When the topic of the Extraterritorial Battlefield came up, even Ice Emperor, who always maintained a carefree and irreverent image, subconsciously revealed a hint of crimson killing intent.

"Extraterritorial Battlefield!"

"I'll go out with you this time."

"Together?" Xiao Han was slightly taken aback, then stopped him:

"Don't get carried away. Your level of Great Perfection Earthly Supreme is nothing special in the Extraterritorial Battlefield."

"Aren't you the same?"

"Tch!" Xiao Han shook his head. "I'm Great Spirit Array Master now. You think you can compete with me in terms of combat power?"

"And..."

Xiao Han carefully examined Ice Emperor from head to toe, then clicked his tongue and said:

"Have you forgotten...?"

"You don't even have a body yet."

During his five years of seclusion, Xiao Han was not without progress. On the contrary, his progress in these five years far exceeded that of ordinary experts who had cultivated for hundreds or even thousands of years.

Not only did his cultivation level rise from the Lower Earthly Supreme to the Great Perfection Earthly Supreme, Spirit Array Cultivation also achieved a sudden enlightenment, breaking through the insurmountable barrier between high-level Spirit Array Master and Great Spirit Array Master.

Seemingly taken aback by Xiao Han's words, the Ice Emperor fell silent for a moment. He knew that he was still several years away from becoming Spirit Rank Heavenly Supreme, and...

Looking at his own hands, which seemed solid yet still somewhat ethereal, he realized that his body was indeed a problem.

Just when the former thought he was about to give up, Ice Emperor raised his head again, his gaze fixed intently on Xiao Han.

"I must go to the Extraterritorial Battlefield, otherwise I will not be able to think clearly."

Xiao Han's lips twitched. Indeed, it was unrealistic to expect a senior who had spent his entire life fighting against the Extraterrestrial Evil race to lay down his sword.

Since Ice Emperor had already said so much, Xiao Han naturally had no reason to stop them.

However, this does not mean that Xiao Han should sit idly by and watch the other party take risks; necessary improvements in strength are still necessary.

"I do have a way to help you break through to the Heavenly Supreme in a short time."

Xiao Han rested his chin on his hand and said meaningfully.

"Explain!"

The next instant, Xiao Han felt a blur before his eyes, and the whip was already pressed against his throat. His decisive and efficient personality was in stark contrast to his usual leisurely demeanor.

"Rebuild your body and seize the opportunity to break through the barrier."

Xiao Han said slowly, "This method is not difficult, but it is certainly not simple either."

"Do we have Alchemist?"

Ice Emperor frowned and easily pointed out the most crucial point.

Materials are secondary; the fact that Ice Emperor can unleash power comparable to Great Perfection Earthly Supreme in his Soul Body speaks volumes about the strength of his soul.

However, Alchemist is the biggest challenge.

In terms of body refining, Xiao Han, Great Spirit Array Master, was of no use whatsoever. Furthermore, the two had very shallow foundations in the Great Thousand World and couldn't find a sufficiently powerful and trustworthy Alchemist.

"No."

Xiao Han, being quite the bachelor, shrugged.

"So, why don't we just give up like this?"

"When you break through to the Heavenly Supreme, you will naturally be able to condense a physical body on your own. How wonderful!"

"Boom!"

Xiao Han landed lightly to the side, where the place where he had just stood had become a ruin, with a ravine several meters wide and bottomless.

"Speak properly."

Ice Emperor snorted coldly. Knowing Xiao Han's character well, he knew that if there was no feasible solution, the other party would never say it and cause trouble for no reason.

Xiao Han did not disappoint the Ice Emperor, and smiled slightly:

"There is indeed no such method in the Fierce Qi Continent or the Great Thousand World."

"But it is in the legacy of the Battle Venerable Mingyu."

"Using the unique Spirit Array inherited from the Battle Venerable Mingyu, the soul is fused into a pre-prepared compatible vessel."

"Although it has great limitations, it is still usable."

"How about giving it a try?"

"Snort!"

Ice Emperor remained calm, flicked his sleeves, turned around, and exuded an aura of dominance, saying:

"Arrange!"