Setting Out for the Far North, Three Traveling Together!
Qin Lu spoke calmly, yet his calm words revealed an undisguised concern—knowing full well the dangers, he still chose to venture into the lion's den...
The path of cultivation is like this; there is no turning back!
Although Qin Xiao and Qin Hui didn't know what had happened, they sensed a sense of urgency from the few words they had just exchanged...
No need to even think about it--
They knew their father was about to risk his life again. From a rough, untamed man in the mountains to a powerful clan in a prefecture or state, over the years...
The Qin Clan has come this far through constant warfare and bloodshed, and Qin Lu carries the weight of the entire Qin Clan on his shoulders!
He cannot fall, much less stagnate.
As long as Qin Lu continues to grow stronger, the Qin Clan can follow him to the summit!
"Yes..."
"I will remember this!"
Xiao and Hui bowed deeply. As sons, they could only watch their elderly father take risks; this feeling was unbearable...
It is often only at this point that they realize their own weakness and powerlessness.
Looking back many years, Qin Lu had urged the two to cultivate diligently; now, they should reflect on their actions...
Over the years, they've had the best resources, but have they actually cultivated themselves properly?
"Alright..."
"Don't look like your father's dead. I'm not going here to die. You two keep an eye on the house. If things don't go well..."
"Discard everything that should be discarded!"
"Do you remember the Path to Dao-Seeking Peak in the Yunmeng Land? That Myriad Poisons Pool has been nurtured in recent years and is no ordinary place."
"We still have a backup plan there. If anyone covets the Northern Province, then detonate it there. We'd rather destroy the entire Northern Province than leave it to the vicious dogs..."
Having said that--
Qin Lu patted the two brothers on the shoulder, then transformed into a streak of light and vanished...
The two bowed deeply to the departing figures, and it was unknown how much time had passed since then; only that several suns and moons had turned...
One month later--
In a desolate place, Qin Lu stepped into the void, and wherever he went, the mountains, fields, and trees swayed, radiating a second spring!
Not far away, two figures stood atop two mountain peaks.
A refined and cultured man, dressed in a blue Daoist robe, was none other than Nangong Qinghong. A jade pendant gleamed at his waist, and he held a precious fan in his hand...
Upon closer inspection, they were Law Treasure Proto-embryo!
The Nangong Clan was indeed wealthy. Aside from his natal magic Law Treasure, Qin Lu only possessed a few ordinary Second-Tier Law Artifact, which was rather Lower Vehicle...
The other person, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, exuded a righteous and upright aura. He wore a set of ancient green half-body armor, giving off a rustic and simple feel.
This must be the patriarch of the Beigao Clan: Gao Xiong!
He cultivates the Wood Dao alongside Qin Lu, but it's unclear which branch of the Wood Dao he cultivates...
Qin Lu's Qin Lu remained unchanged, but he swallowed slightly. He couldn't even imagine how wonderful it would be if he could refine this person into a great medicine!
but--
This Gao Xiong actually Dao Foundation Second Layer; they certainly deserve our attention...
"Fellow Daoist Qin!"
"This is Gao Xiong of the Beigao Clan clan, Fellow Daoist Gao! It seems this is the first time you two have met. Please feel free to speak your mind if you have any concerns..."
As the saying goes, "Among three people walking together, there is bound to be one I can learn from!"
"We are all Da Zhou, and we should help each other out. I hope you two will take good care of me in the future..."
"However, now that everyone is here, I won't waste any more words."
"You two, please stay close!"
Having said that--
Nangong Qinghong then transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance. Gao Xiong and Qin Lu exchanged a glance and nodded slightly in acknowledgment...
Then they followed closely behind!
Throughout the journey, Gao Xiong felt somewhat uneasy. For some reason, he had a persistent feeling that he was being watched, and the higher one's cultivation level...
His own intuition became increasingly accurate, and Gao Xiong's heart sank, but he didn't know where this malice came from.
He wasn't without suspicion of Qin Lu, but whenever he looked at Qin Lu...
Yet, no one could detect the slightest imperfection, especially that gentle and refined demeanor—a unique aura emanating from years of practicing medicine and saving lives...
Add to that the rumors surrounding Qin Lu.
In his early years, Qin Lu was a physician who practiced medicine and treated patients...
Such a kind person is truly incompatible with this malice, and in the end, Gao Xiong can only blame itself.
Or perhaps--
This journey is fraught with danger, which is why his spiritual awareness has manifested...
The three headed north, their eyes filled with longing. It was the autumnal equinox, and swirling clouds of yellow apricot leaves filled the air...
The north stretches endlessly, autumn comes and summer goes, immortals roam freely, across countless rivers and mountains...
The Da Zhou Dynasty was vast, its power encompassing the lands of Chi and Liang, traversing millions of landmasses and thousands of miles of waterways...
In this desolate land, spirits and monsters roam freely; with the help of immortals, they vanquish demons and capture monsters...
Looking back on the journey, I seem to have gained some insights, but ultimately, life is full of ups and downs, and my soul returns to the heavens...
In the blink of an eye--
I don't know when autumn will arrive, but all I see is wind and snow turning everything white, a silver-clad world. It is already the cold winter with its thousand winds. Looking into the distance, countless ancient mountains loom overhead!
Looking around, it seems as if one can see the majestic Eternal Heaven.
The frozen plains stretching for thousands of miles mark the border between the northernmost part of the Da Zhou Dynasty and the Frost Spirit Demon Domain...
The so-called Frost Spirit Demon Race --
It can also be simply called: Frost Demons!
Neither beast nor demon, but a very special kind of spirit, a spirit that evolved from the ancient land of snow and wind, with the help of heaven and earth!
Its body resembles a human, standing ten feet tall, with white and blue skin, pointed ears, and three eyes...
They usually gather in groups, somewhat resembling Human Race- like wilderness tribes, and the Frost Demons don't actually have any mortals...
Born as First-Tier Demon Beast, reaching Second-Tier upon adulthood!
Tribes are usually divided into small tribes or large tribes. Generally, the leaders of small tribes are at the peak of the Second-Tier Upper Grade...
Tribal leaders, on the other hand, usually reach the Third-Tier. Although their population is small and cannot be compared with that of Human Race, they can command a large number of demons!
Whether it's Bear Demon or Wolf Demon, they are all lower-ranking Demon Race under his command!
Furthermore, the Frost Spirit Demon are naturally compatible with the Great Dao of Water. All spirits within their clan who master the Dao Law are branches evolved from the Great Dao of Water, making them exceptionally powerful...
And they delight in feeding on two-legged sheep!
Loyal to the boneless meat, it's incredibly tender and juicy, a bite of which is smooth, flavorful, and delicious. In this cold wind, to be able to eat such a tender piece of meat...
What a wonderful thing!
Secondly, there is the mutton that is not mushy. Although it is not soft and mushy, it is very chewy. You can eat the skin, meat and bones together, which is extremely delicious!
Roasted dried beef is the worst, but it's best enjoyed occasionally as a treat. Dried meat is tough and dry, but it's still acceptable as a dried meat dish...
This is the Frost Demons, a type of spirit that exists in an extremely ancient form!
And at the extreme of the mountain—
The three of them arrived at this point and gazed at the myriad mountains in the distance.
"Arrive..."
"We need to be careful later. There's a powerful Frost Spirit Demon tribe on the border, and they've been stationed here year-round..."
"We must find an opportunity to go around it; we must not force our way through."
Upon hearing this—
Qin Lu and Gao Xiong nodded silently. This place was no small matter; no matter how much the Human Race fought, it would only lead to their deaths...
If something goes wrong here.
Death is one thing, but being eaten alive is another; it's worse than death!
After all, the flesh and blood of Human Race Dao Foundation cultivator are a delicacy to these alien races who are devoted to sheep...
They skinned and deboned them, then ate their flesh and blood alive!
God Devouring and obliterates its vital energy!
To be trapped and die here would surely be one of the cruelest ways to die in the world...