Chapter 70 of 100

Chapter 70: The White Snow Ascends!

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On the small island in the middle of the lake, Xu Daoyan and Tian Tian leaned against each other, for here, danger could arise at any moment.

A lava spike fish burst out of the magma, lunging towards them!

Xu Daoyan gripped the butt of his Thunderbolt Gun, lightning crackling on the gun. He thrust it forward, the sound of the air splitting echoing, and with a bang!

He pierced the lava spike fish, shattering its body. From within, a fingernail-sized Fire Immortal Stone fell, burning like a flame, incredibly pure, even more so than high-grade Fire Immortal Stones!

"So good? There's actually a Fire Immortal Stone!"

Just as he was about to pick it up, more lava spike fish burst forth, leaving him no time to retrieve it.

Tian Tian knew that at this point, they could only accept their fate. Seeing Xu Daoyan's eyes light up at the sight of the treasure, she said sternly, "Don't rush to pick these up. Wait until it's over. Don't use your healing technique too often. Save your strength; we'll be here for a long time!"

She sat cross-legged, took out an ancient zither from her spatial ring, and began to play, her fingers dancing over the strings. The ancient and solemn music spread, cold and piercing.

Xu Daoyan had heard Tian Tian play "White Snow" before, but the way she played it on the ancient zither was vastly different, the power it invoked much stronger!

As the music spread, snow began to fall from the sky, bringing a chill that cooled the scorching environment. The white snow had the power to purify the air, dispelling the gray smoke from the bursting bubbles.

With Tian Tian at the center, the power of "White Snow" began to spread in all directions.

The snow was crystal clear, falling softly. The coldness of "White Snow" reduced the heat from the lava. Xu Daoyan stopped using the Spring Revival Qi, guarding Tian Tian to prevent any sudden attacks from the lava spike fish!

Sure enough, one after another, lava spike fish burst out of the lake, attacking Xu Daoyan and Tian Tian. He thrust his Thunderbolt Gun repeatedly, each strike hitting its mark!

These lava spike fish, growing in such a harsh environment, had highly pure Fire Immortal Stones in their bodies.

However, more and more lava spike fish emerged, and Xu Daoyan couldn't keep up. Fortunately, he was wearing the Thunderbolt Armor, which tore apart and flung away any lava spike fish that hit him.

Tian Tian wasn't so lucky. She couldn't move while playing, relying solely on her fingers. If she stopped, the environment would worsen. Two lava spike fish bit her arms, drawing blood!

Her gaze was resolute, enduring the pain. Sweat covered her pale forehead. She said sternly, "Xu Daoyan, you bastard, why aren't you helping me!"

Xu Daoyan was startled and immediately shattered the two lava spike fish, using the Spring Immortal Rain to heal Tian Tian, her flesh regenerating quickly, her wounds healing rapidly!

"You should be more careful. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this mess!" Tian Tian's silk sleeves were torn, revealing her blood-stained white arms. The wounds healed, scabs forming and falling off, as if she had never been injured. In the realm of Immortal Humans, such a powerful healing technique was truly remarkable, even to Gao Ziqi!

"..." Xu Daoyan was speechless. He never expected that Gao Ziqi would bring his disciple to train in such a harsh environment. Recalling the old beggar's training, he had lived quite comfortably, roasting mountain chickens and rabbit meat every day. Where could he find such a life now?

A day passed, and the small island was covered with the broken remains of lava spike fish and the occasional fingernail-sized Fire Immortal Stones.

Tian Tian's fingers never stopped. The power of "White Snow" covered the island, but the faint flame from the wine Gao Ziqi had sprayed on the lava resisted it, making Tian Tian feel powerless.

"Master, you bastard! When we finish training, I'll make you pay. You always bully me like this!" Tian Tian gritted her teeth. The flame was highly resistant to "White Snow," and she could only keep playing to gradually weaken it. At this rate, it would take a very long time!

As if hearing Tian Tian's words, lava crocodiles began to climb onto the island from all sides, their jaws open, rushing towards Tian Tian, their roars disrupting the music.

Tian Tian was startled, increasing the force of her fingers on the strings, invoking the power of the ancient zither, making the snow fall heavily.

Xu Daoyan guarded Tian Tian, sweeping his Thunderbolt Gun to shatter a dozen lava crocodiles.

They weren't made of flesh and blood but of lava, their bodies breaking into lava fragments.

"White Snow" could calm the mind, strengthen the will, and clear the spirit. Xu Daoyan had listened to Tian Tian play "White Snow" all day. At first, it was fine, but after the lava crocodiles disrupted the music, although the power increased, the rhythm was not as smooth as before.

Xu Daoyan felt that while the power of "White Snow" had surged, the depth of its meaning had weakened. He quickly said, "Tian Gongzi, the Six Arts of Confucianism. My master once told me that in music, a chaotic mind leads to noisy sounds, a calm mind to pure sounds, a panicked mind to mistakes, and a peaceful mind to clear sounds. Your music is noisy and full of mistakes. Be careful!"

"Am I really reduced to being taught by an outsider like you?" Tian Tian said, but she suppressed the disruption caused by the lava crocodiles, gradually restoring the rhythm and accuracy of her music.

Gao Ziqi, observing from the shadows, was impressed. "Who is Xu Daoyan's master? It can't be Su Wei. His foundation-building method is not Confucian. There must be a great master behind him!"

Xu Daoyan was speechless. More and more lava crocodiles climbed onto the island. He used the Spring Immortal Rain to boost his strength.

The Spring Immortal Rain, having evolved from the Spring Revival Rain, not only enhanced his healing ability but also greatly increased his strength.

However, even with this, he couldn't hold off the continuous attacks of the lava crocodiles.

A lava crocodile took advantage of Xu Daoyan's momentary lapse, lunging and biting his thigh. Fortunately, Xu Daoyan's body was strong, and only his skin was pierced, the blood evaporating from the high temperature of the crocodile's teeth. If it had been Tian Tian, she would have been bitten in half. Xu Daoyan thrust his spear, piercing the crocodile's head, then swept the other attacking crocodiles away, using the Spring Immortal Rain to heal his injuries.

The killing power of these lava crocodiles was formidable. He had to protect Tian Tian at all times, even if it meant being bitten himself.

To protect Tian Tian, he was often bitten or hit by lava crocodiles. Fortunately, he had the Thunderbolt Armor, or even with his strong body, he would have struggled.

Tian Tian, having regained her composure, saw Xu Daoyan's desperate efforts to protect her. She reined in the power of "White Snow," no longer spreading it outward. Snow fell softly, and she focused her power, freezing six lava crocodiles into fragments, reducing the pressure on Xu Daoyan.

She turned to him and asked, "What else did your master say?"

Xu Daoyan sighed in relief, recalling, "He also said that music comes from the heart, the heart creates myriad forms, a killing heart creates killing sounds, and killing sounds transform into killing forms..."

These were things Xu Daoyan had learned from the old beggar during their idle chats. He was trying hard to remember.

Hearing this, Tian Tian was moved. She calmed her mind, savoring the meaning of these words as she played, her state of mind changing: "Music comes from the heart, the heart creates myriad forms, a killing heart creates killing sounds, and killing sounds transform into killing forms..."

As her state of mind changed, the meaning of "White Snow" also transformed. The snow in the sky began to form into sword-like shapes, following Tian Tian's will, piercing through the air!

The change in her state of mind and the elevation of the meaning made "White Snow" much more powerful. Xu Daoyan felt the air filled with a cold, piercing chill. If Tian Tian didn't control the power of "White Snow" well, he would have struggled to withstand it!

One by one, the lava crocodiles that climbed onto the shore were pierced by the snow swords, freezing into fragments.

This greatly reduced the pressure on Xu Daoyan.

"Tsk, tsk, this girl is truly gifted. A single sentence can lead to such an insight and breakthrough. It seems bringing Daoyan was the right choice. His master's words are profound and insightful, making one think deeply. I should find a chance to meet Xu Daoyan's master; perhaps he can bring me greater improvement..." Gao Ziqi observed everything from the shadows.

"Seeing 'White Snow' manifest in this way, it seems Xu Daoyan's master is truly remarkable..." Tian Tian was pleasantly surprised and asked, "What else did your master say?"

"Nothing more. He only gave me a rough idea of the way of music, without going into detail. Oh, right, he told me to be careful around women who practice the way of music, to stay away from them, or I might not know how I die!" Although Tian Tian's breakthrough reduced the pressure on him, he was still busy fending off the more aggressive lava crocodiles.

"Your master is talking nonsense!" Tian Tian shouted.

"Your music is chaotic again. Brother, you're not a woman, why are you so agitated!" Tian Tian's mind was in turmoil, and the power of "White Snow" weakened again.

"Hmph!" Tian Tian calmed herself, knowing this wasn't the time to argue. She focused on the present, Xu Daoyan's voice echoing in her mind: "Form kills the body, mind kills the spirit. This means that music can transform into a form to kill matter, and the mind, though formless, can kill the enemy's spirit. Try it out!"

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