Chapter 88

Three days passed in a flash.

Outside the Ice Forbidden Zone.

Elder Wang Tie had been sitting on a block of ice stone with his eyes closed, surrounded by white mist, completely unafraid of the cold, like a statue.

At this moment, several people had already come out behind Wang Tie, precisely the top ten disciples from the outer gate, each with a dejected look on their face. It was clear without asking that they had failed to comprehend the battle technique.

Wang Tie had his eyes closed, but his expression was moving.

"Lin Fei, Zhang Wudi, Jun Wuwei, I wonder who among them will comprehend the battle technique. I hope this time it won’t be disappointing."

Wang Tie saw the expressions of the seven people behind him clearly. This result was expected.

Comprehending a battle technique is very difficult. Many people come with high hopes and leave in disappointment. Their expressions were not at all surprising.

It is considered a very good thing if one or two disciples can comprehend a battle technique each time. When luck is bad, everyone will return empty-handed, or even be injured by the cold current.

The cold current may seem harmless, but once the cold resistance talisman is lost, the cold current will affect the physical body, impacting subsequent cultivation progress.

Generally, when the three days are up, the cold resistance talisman loses its effect, and the disciples give up on comprehending the battle technique, voluntarily leaving the Ice Forbidden Zone.

...

Until evening.

"Someone is coming out, it should be Senior Brother Zhang Wudi!"

"Besides Senior Brother Zhang Wudi, no one else should be able to comprehend the battle technique!"

...

The people behind Wang Tie began to discuss cautiously, afraid of upsetting the elder.

Since the Ice Forbidden Zone is in a secret location, Elder Wang Tie brought them in, and they must leave together to avoid any dangers.

A person walked out from the white mist, looking very dispirited.

"Senior Brother Jun!"

"Senior Brother Jun is out."

They were all very surprised that it was Senior Brother Jun Wuwei who came out. From his expression, they could tell that he had failed.

"Disciple greets Elder Wang!"

Jun Wuwei's face was pale, whether from the cold current or the failure to comprehend the battle technique.

"Did you comprehend the battle technique?"

"Disciple is foolish and failed to comprehend the battle technique, disappointing the elder."

"Hehe, it’s fine. If a battle technique could be easily comprehended, it wouldn’t be a supreme battle technique. Continue to work hard in the future."

Wang Tie said this with a faint smile.

"Disciple understands!"

Jun Wuwei lowered his head and turned to stand behind Wang Tie. Unconsciously, a cold smile flashed in his eyes.

...

As evening approached.

The cold current intensified. If they weren’t standing behind Wang Tie, they would have suffered greatly from the cold.

Lin Fei and Zhang Wudi had not yet come out, which made the remaining few people look surprised.

If Lin Fei had taken the top spot in the outer gate, they were not too pleased.

Now, regardless of whether Lin Fei comprehended the battle technique, his perseverance was something they could not help but admire. No wonder he could advance from the fourth level of martial arts to the seventh level.

They admitted their inferiority.

Lin Fei’s top spot in the outer gate was well-deserved.

Another hour passed, the cold wind howled, and the sky turned dark. Finally, someone came out of the cave entrance.

This time, no one made guesses; they waited quietly.

"Senior Brother Zhang Wudi?"

When Zhang Wudi came out, they all widened their eyes, seemingly unable to believe it. If Lin Fei held out until the end, could he really have comprehended the battle technique?

They couldn’t imagine it.

A battle technique.

"Disciple greets Elder Wang!"

Zhang Wudi looked extremely exhausted, but his bright eyes conveyed another meaning.

"You are greatly drained, but I can sense a familiar aura from you. It seems you have successfully comprehended a battle technique."

Wang Tie still had his eyes closed, but his words were like a bomb.

"Battle technique?"

"Could Senior Brother Zhang really have comprehended a battle technique?"

Everyone felt a pang of bitterness. They had barely made it into the top ten of the outer gate, gaining a precious opportunity. Facing the battle technique stone, they were like blind men crossing a river, completely at a loss, wasting three days.

Zhang Wudi humbly said, "Elder’s keen eye, disciple has indeed comprehended a battle technique—Ice Seal the World!" He exuded confidence and glanced at the exit.

"Lin Fei, don’t disappoint me. With Ice Seal the World in hand, you are no match for me."

At this moment, Zhang Wudi was happier than anyone. He had a chance to surpass others, especially Lin Fei, who had taken the top spot in the outer gate.

The top spot in the outer gate was not important to Zhang Wudi; what mattered was that he had lost to a latecomer. Therefore, he must surpass the other, to win back that breath of pride.

For three days, Zhang Wudi had been holding his breath, wanting to defeat Lin Fei.

When he came out and saw no sign of Lin Fei, he was half happy and half conflicted.

Zhang Wudi wanted to defeat Lin Fei with a battle technique but didn’t want it to be too easy, which was quite a dilemma.

"Good, you did well. Ice Seal the World is a sword technique. Once unleashed, it can freeze a vast area. With your strength, you can freeze a ten-meter radius. Go back and comprehend it well!"

The people behind him were envious and jealous.

Battle techniques come in many types.

A highly yin battle technique is quite rare. They had all experienced the cold current. If it were unleashed as a battle technique, they couldn’t imagine the power.

Lin Fei was likely to lose this time. Zhang Wudi’s comprehension ability was far beyond Lin Fei’s.

Seeing Lin Fei in a bind was something they all wanted to see, imagining his dispirited expression.

So what if he was the top of the outer gate? Comprehending a supreme battle technique would still put him at a disadvantage. After all, the benefits of a battle technique were clear to everyone.

...

Until evening!

When everyone was getting impatient, Lin Fei’s figure appeared at the exit of the Ice Forbidden Zone.

Compared to Zhang Wudi’s appearance, Lin Fei looked much better.

"Lin Fei, comprehending a battle technique is not easy. Don’t be discouraged if you fail." Jun Wuwei, with a serious face, kindly reminded Lin Fei, but in reality, it was to suppress him.

Jun Wuwei didn’t dare to act recklessly in front of the impartial Elder Wang Tie, but by saying this, he could vent his frustration.

Zhang Wudi was also slightly stunned, as if something was missing from his heart.

Everyone agreed with Jun Wuwei’s words. Lin Fei’s talent was not good, and comprehending the Nine Revolutions Mystical Art was just a coincidence. Comprehending a battle technique was ten thousand times harder. It was normal for Lin Fei to fail.

Everyone felt a small sense of satisfaction, after all, they didn’t really recognize Lin Fei.

Unexpectedly, Elder Wang Tie, who had been sitting with his eyes closed, suddenly stood up.

"Lin Fei, right?"

Elder Wang’s words were surprising.

Lin Fei nodded, "Elder, I am Lin Fei!"

"You did very well!" Wang Tie patted Lin Fei’s shoulder, "I hope you can make another breakthrough!"

Everyone was confused.

What did Elder Wang mean?

Could it be that Lin Fei really comprehended a supreme battle technique?