Ye Lingyun stood on the arrival platform of the Star Great Plane. Before him stretched a vast starry sky, where star power gathered into brilliant rivers of stars. The Star Guide's voice echoed in his ears, introducing this new world to him.
"The Star Great Plane is a world formed from the converging energy of countless stars." A hint of pride colored the Star Guide's voice. "It has diverse landscapes and a wide variety of factions."
Curiosity shone in Ye Lingyun's eyes as he listened closely to the Star Guide's introduction.
"The Central Star Region is the administrative center of the entire great plane. It contains Tianshu Star Island and the Tianxuan Star Sea," the Star Guide continued. "The Eastern Star Region has the Qiming Plateau and the Eastern Pole Forest, the Southern Star Region has the Blazing Sun Desert and the Southern Cross Star Forest, the Western Star Region has the Star-Sand Wilderness and Western Pole Ice Peak, while the Northern Star Region contains the Polaris Ice Sheet and the North Pole Star Abyss."
Ye Lingyun's heart brimmed with longing for this new world. He knew this would be his new starting point.
"I will teleport you to a random corner of the great plane." A hint of mystery entered the Star Guide's voice. "Good luck, Ye Lingyun."
As the Star Guide's words faded, Ye Lingyun felt a powerful force envelop him. His body slowly rose, then vanished from the arrival platform.
The Polaris Ice Sheet was a wasteland blanketed in ice and snow, where bitter winds howled and snowflakes whirled across the sky. Ye Lingyun stood in this frozen world, his breath condensing into clouds of white mist. His gaze pierced the wind and snow, settling on a battle nearby.
The Ice Merchant Guild's caravan was under attack by an enormous Snow Monster. Its body was formed from ice and snow, and a cold light gleamed in its eyes. Every attack carried a bone-piercing blast of wind. The caravan's members fought desperately, but their strength seemed so insignificant before this powerful Snow Monster.
"Be careful, everyone! This Snow Monster is incredibly powerful!" a burly man in the caravan shouted, his voice trembling slightly amid the wind and snow.
Ye Lingyun's gaze sharpened. He could sense the Snow Monster's strength, yet there was not a trace of fear in his heart, only boundless calm. He knew it was time to act.
"Heart of Ice Seal!" Ye Lingyun cried softly. Behind him, a phantom image of the Heart of Ice Seal slowly emerged, and a powerful surge of cold erupted from his body.
The cold spread rapidly through the air, forming streams of ice crystals. They danced through the air before swiftly coating the Snow Monster. Beneath their covering, its body rapidly froze, and every struggle only hardened the crystals further.
The caravan's members stared at Ye Lingyun in astonishment. They had never expected this young man to possess such tremendous strength. Gratitude shone in their eyes. They knew he had saved them.
"Thank you, young man." The caravan's elder approached Ye Lingyun, his eyes filled with respect. "You are remarkably powerful. What is your name?"
Ye Lingyun smiled faintly. "My name is Ye Lingyun. I only just arrived in the Star Great Plane, so I'm not very familiar with it yet."
The elder nodded. "Ye Lingyun, your abilities are an excellent fit for our Ice Merchant Guild. If you're willing, you can travel with us. We'll take you to more places."
Ye Lingyun nodded, his heart filled with curiosity about this new world. "I'd be happy to."
As the caravan pressed onward, Ye Lingyun began his journey among the stars. His footsteps left deep impressions in the earth of the Star Great Plane, and anticipation for the future shone in his eyes.
The bitter winds of the Polaris Ice Sheet cut like knives, yet warmth and laughter filled the Ice Merchant Guild's caravan. After surviving the Snow Monster's attack, its members could not stop praising Ye Lingyun's strength and courage. Elder Li, an experienced old man with a kindly face, sat opposite Ye Lingyun, wisdom gleaming in his eyes.
"Ye Lingyun, your ice-attribute talent is both exceedingly rare and powerful." Elder Li's voice echoed inside the carriage, carrying a note of admiration. "Do you have any plans?"
Ye Lingyun turned his gaze toward the window. The wind and snow blurred before his eyes, and his thoughts seemed to drift far away. "I've only just arrived in the Star Great Plane. I don't have any concrete plans yet."
Elder Li nodded, a smile touching his lips. "I suggest you take part in Icewave Academy's selection trials. It's a sacred land for ice cultivators. You'll find your path there."
A flicker of interest crossed Ye Lingyun's eyes. He knew that joining an academy might help him understand this world and improve his strength more quickly.
"Icewave Academy?" Ye Lingyun softly repeated the name, his heart full of anticipation.
The caravan stopped before the gates of Ice Seal City. The city was covered in ice and snow, with icicles hanging thickly from its walls. It resembled an enormous diamond, glittering with dazzling light beneath the sun.
"We're here, Ye Lingyun." Elder Li's voice interrupted his reverie. "Ice Seal City is home to the Ice Merchant Guild's headquarters, and it's also where Icewave Academy holds its selection trials."
Ye Lingyun stepped down from the carriage, his feet striking the solid ice with crisp sounds. He looked up at the city gates, which were carved with intricate ice runes. They emitted a faint blue glow, lending the gates an air of mystery and solemn grandeur.
"Ye Lingyun, let me take you to meet someone. He might be able to offer you more help," Elder Li said, leading him toward a towering building in the city center.
The building was made entirely of ice crystals and rose so high that it nearly touched the clouds. Its surface shimmered with rainbow light, as though countless gems had been embedded within it.
"This is the Ice Merchant Guild's headquarters, and also the registration site for Icewave Academy's selection trials," Elder Li explained. "Come with me. I'll introduce you to the person in charge here."
They passed through one icy corridor after another before finally reaching a spacious hall. At its center, a middle-aged man stood before a massive ice desk, his brows tightly furrowed as though pondering something.
"Ahan, this is Ye Lingyun, a young cultivator I met on the road." Elder Li's voice echoed through the hall. "He's very powerful. I think he may be able to pass Icewave Academy's selection trials."
The middle-aged man called Ahan raised his head. His gaze swept over Ye Lingyun before a faint smile finally appeared. "Welcome, Ye Lingyun. I'm the vice chairman of the Ice Merchant Guild, and I'm also in charge of this round of selection trials."
Ye Lingyun nodded slightly, his heart brimming with anticipation for the coming trials.
"Ye Lingyun, Icewave Academy's selection process is extremely rigorous. You'll need to pass a series of tests." Ahan's voice carried a note of solemnity. "But I believe you have the strength to do so."
Determination shone in Ye Lingyun's eyes. "I'll do my best."
With his registration complete, Ye Lingyun's name was entered on the list of candidates. He knew this would be a new beginning. Here, he would embark on his journey.
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