Chapter 91

As the cold ice petals danced in the wind, Han Bingyi arrived. The first beauty of the Northern Cold Region caused a sensation no less intense than that of the Ice Fairy, the head of the Heavenly Purple Peak.

Han Bingyi first greeted the Ice Fairy, then unexpectedly rushed straight to Amu, showing no restraint at all.

"Amu, how are the preparations?" Han Bingyi's face was calm, but her eyes were filled with concern.

"Absolutely foolproof!" Amu smiled. "We will definitely defeat Han Zixiang!"

"We? Amu, are you really going to have Li Shui fight with you?" Han Bingyi frowned, looking at Amu and then at Li Shui.

"Of course, we have a much better chance of winning if we fight together!" Amu said with a half-smile. "By the way, Senior Brother Li Shui should also thank Senior Sister Han for the Cold Moon Divine Sword!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shui immediately bowed. "Li Shui thanks Senior Aunt Han!" Li Shui was genuinely grateful, but this was probably the last time he would call Han Bingyi Senior Aunt.

"Hmm?" Han Bingyi was surprised that Amu had lent her Cold Moon Divine Sword to Li Shui. She felt a bit angry, but at this moment, she couldn't show it. She could only nod slightly and glare at Amu. If she had known it would be lent to Li Shui, she would never have lent it out.

Although she really didn't understand what use Li Shui would have for the Cold Moon Divine Sword on the stage, it would only add to Amu's burden. However, Han Bingyi didn't ask further. Sometimes she really couldn't fathom Amu! After the battle three days ago, Amu was definitely on par with her in her eyes.

Han Bingyi looked at Amu again, sighed slightly, and turned to leave. But she turned back and said in a low, serious voice, "Amu, if you die on the Life and Death Platform, I will definitely kill Han Zixiang to avenge you!"

Then Han Bingyi said nothing more, leaped up, and transformed into a purple cloud, stopping in mid-air. She glanced at Han Zixiang and then stared coldly at the Life and Death Platform.

"Tsk tsk!" Countless Northern Cold disciples were amazed. Most people remembered that when Han Bingyi had just emerged from her seclusion, she had specifically requested to fight Amu, with a tense atmosphere. But now, although many hadn't heard their conversation, it was clear that Han Bingyi was a friend, not an enemy, to Amu.

Amu is really impressive! The women of the Heavenly Purple lineage were known for their coldness, but first there was Ziyu Ning who was willing to die for him, and now the first beauty of the Northern Cold Region, Han Bingyi, was on good terms with him. From the look on Han Bingyi's face, it seemed she might even disrupt the Life and Death Platform.

Han Bingyi was well-known, and with Han Qianli in seclusion, she had less to worry about and could do anything.

The situation was quite complicated! Many disciples above the Fixed Cultivation stage shook their heads.

Then the people from Wangnan Peak arrived, including Wang Nan himself, along with Mei Lingfeng and four Fixed Cultivation disciples. However, Wang Nan didn't even look at Amu or Han Zixiang, sitting down directly in his seat and closing his eyes to rest.

Mei Lingfeng, on the other hand, remained as graceful and elegant as ever. He showed no favoritism, greeting Amu, Han Zixiang, and even many Northern Cold disciples. In terms of interpersonal skills, no one in the Northern Cold Region could match him. The eight lineages of the Northern Cold Region all praised Mei Lingfeng.

Then the heads of Wanling Cave and Qianyun Cave arrived, each bringing several disciples.

Finally, Elder Han from Zixue Cave arrived. Elder Han was tall and had a very ugly appearance, with green hair, supposedly due to taking elixirs. He wore a bright red robe and had an air of supreme arrogance.

Amu and Li Shui exchanged a glance, both feeling that the atmosphere today was a bit off, and the scene seemed a bit too grand. The heads of each peak seemed to have their own thoughts. Among the eight lineages of the Northern Cold Region, only Bai Yifeng from Bai Peak and the head of Zixue Cave, who were in seclusion, and Han Qianli, were absent. This time, the representative from Luocheng Peak was just a beginner Fixed Cultivation disciple.

Ziyun had gone to invite Bai Yifeng but hadn't returned yet.

However, the Northern Cold Region's minor examination didn't actually need to wait for these elders and heads.

The time had come, and there was no need to delay. A purple-robed cultivator, Li Yuntong, a middle-stage Fixed Cultivation cultivator from Tongtian Peak, landed at the foot of Luoyun Cliff, ready to oversee the minor examination.

Li Yuntong bowed to the various heads and elders, and inwardly sighed. This wasn't his first time overseeing the minor examination, but such a grand scene was unprecedented.

This wasn't just a minor examination; even the major competition of the Northern Cold Region wouldn't have such a scene.

In fact, the Northern Cold Region's minor examination was quite simple. It was mainly to test the quality of the prospective disciples' immortal roots, and then the disciples would freely choose which lineage to join. If the lineage approved, the disciple would pass. If not, the disciple could choose again. Of course, the lineages could also directly choose the disciples they favored, as long as the disciples agreed.

In short, the Northern Cold Region's minor examination was a very free and open selection process, as long as one had cultivated immortal roots, they were eligible.

Li Yuntong said a few formal words, briefly explained the rules, which were all old news, and then the arranged beginner cultivators began to check the quality of the prospective disciples' immortal roots.

This batch of disciples seemed to have no outstanding qualities. The best three had sixth-grade immortal roots, and the rest ranged from second to fifth grade. Fortunately, there were no first-grade immortal roots, which would make it impossible to reach the Fixed Cultivation stage, and could only be used for cultivating qi to extend life.

After the checks, the next step was the free choice between the disciples and the lineages. It was quite simple because most disciples had already investigated the lineages beforehand, and the lineages had also arranged their interests in advance.

In just over an hour, only a dozen or so disciples remained on Luoyun Cliff. These were the ones who were fixated on a particular lineage but didn't pass the examination. They would usually participate in the minor examination again the following year. Such disciples were often very determined and might surpass those who entered the lineages earlier in cultivation.

Looking at the people responsible for selecting disciples from the eight lineages, there were many disciples in front of them. The three peaks had the most, with the three sixth-grade immortal roots evenly distributed among them. The female disciples mostly went to Heavenly Purple Peak, as most of them were from there.

The other four caves also recruited many disciples, with Zixue Cave and Qianyun Cave being the most popular. These two caves, one for alchemy and the other for forging, were favored by many disciples. Wanling Cave, although only recruiting three disciples, all had fifth-grade immortal roots. Wanling Cave was known for its extremely strict recruitment, with the highest average cultivation in the Northern Cold Region, and it was not undeserved.

The most pitiful was the Tiancang lineage, with only Mo Qing, who was responsible for selecting disciples, standing alone. No disciple was willing to join the Tiancang lineage.

"Ah!" Li Yuntong looked at Mo Qing and sighed. For three consecutive years, the Tiancang lineage had failed to recruit any disciples.

"Junior Brother Mo, what do you think we should do?"

Mo Qing, although only a seventh-stage beginner, was a disciple of Thousand Concealment True Man, so Li Yuntong treated him with great respect. It was also embarrassing that no disciples had chosen Tiancang Cave for three consecutive years, and as the organizer of this minor examination, Li Yuntong felt somewhat guilty.

Everything was as expected. Mo Qing smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother Li. However, may I select someone outside of these disciples to join my Tiancang lineage?"

"Hmm?" Li Yuntong was taken aback, then smiled bitterly. "Of course, as long as it's a Northern Cold disciple and they voluntarily join the Tiancang lineage, I can't stop them! However—"

Li Yuntong didn't continue, but it was clear that he was afraid no one would be willing to join the Tiancang lineage.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li!" Mo Qing understood Li Yuntong's meaning. Not just Li Yuntong, but almost everyone was thinking who would choose the Tiancang lineage, which was always at the bottom of the eight lineages, over the others.

Mo Qing didn't mind this. He smiled gently and, under everyone's gaze, slowly walked to Li Shui.

"Junior Brother Li Shui!"

"Uh, Senior Brother Mo!" Li Shui was taken aback. He hadn't registered for the minor examination this time, so why was Senior Brother Mo coming to him? Could Senior Brother Mo have seen through his cultivation? That seemed unlikely!

"Junior Brother Li Shui, after thirteen years of hardship, the time has come! I am here by the order of the head of Tiancang Peak to invite you to join the Tiancang lineage. What do you think, Junior Brother Li Shui?" Mo Qing said calmly.

"Wow—" The entire Luoyun Cliff erupted in laughter, not shock.

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