Seven days later, the Extreme North.
Ye Qingchen once again set foot on the barren land of the Extreme North.
Since his last departure, it had only been a month for others. But for Ye Qingchen, it felt like an incredibly long time.
A life-and-death battle with Ye Xuan, the killing of the three giants of Void Peak, participation in the elder assessment, uncovering the secrets of Cyan Nether Hall, and a solo battle against the seven peaks.
Moreover.
He also stepped into the Earthly Immortal realm!
After achieving the status of an Earthly Immortal, Ye Qingchen immediately felt the pressure on him diminish drastically.
Since joining Taotian Palace, he constantly faced the seven Supreme Elders, with some affairs subtly hinting at their influence, so he had to find every conceivable way to cultivate!
Now that he had entered the Earthly Immortal realm, with his extensive knowledge, ordinary Earthly Immortals were no longer worth his attention.
Upon arriving in the Extreme North, Ye Qingchen first visited the Tang Family in Extreme Wilderness City, learning that Tang Mei’Er had returned to her sect. So, he casually gave Tang Yue a few pills to aid in his cultivation.
Tang Yue, as the master of Extreme Wilderness City, had exhausted his potential by reaching Human Immortal level, lingering around the Human Immortal Seventh Layer for many years. The pills Ye Qingchen casually gifted might just help Tang Yue, with consistent effort, to eventually step into the Earthly Immortal ranks.
No sooner did he arrange matters with the Tang Family than people from the Luo Family came calling.
"Greetings, Mr. Ye!"
In the backyard of the Tang Family.
An elder in a feathered crown and luxurious attire respectfully greeted Ye Qingchen. Behind him, several young individuals looked at the youth in the green robe with awe.
This youth casually sat in a chair, clad in a long robe and jade crown, playing with a crystal, appearing like a young master from a wealthy family. There seemed to be no connection with the unparalleled God of Slaughter who flattened Ice City and forced the Luo Family into submission a month ago.
"Are you the current head of the Luo Family? Why are you here now?" Ye Qingchen asked casually, "I was just about to finish things here and then visit the Luo Family!"
Luo Xin instantly began to sweat profusely.
He had previously followed the Luo Family Ancestor Luo Yunfei and had seen many Earthly Immortals, but none imposed such pressure as Ye Qingchen did with every word and gesture.
"Mr. Ye, you are the master of the Luo Family. Having come to the Extreme North, we naturally must welcome you back!"
"I see!" Ye Qingchen stroked his chin, nodding, "Since you’re here, you save me a trip. Let me show you something in return!"
Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Ye Qingchen released the image from the crystal.
"Ice and Snow Divine Palace!"
Upon seeing the fleeting inscription on the palace, gasps erupted from the crowd.
"Indeed, it is the Ice and Snow Divine Palace," Ye Qingchen said, nodding slightly. "Do you know where this mountain range is?"
The group looked at each other, maintaining silence unanimously. Only Luo Xin stepped forward with a sense of trepidation: "Mr. Ye, we have never seen this mountain before!"
"Never seen it?"
Ye Qingchen frowned slightly.
He initially thought that by obtaining this Memory Crystal Stone and coming to the Extreme North, he could easily trace and find this mountain, thereby entering the Ice and Snow Divine Palace. Yet, even the local bully Luo Family had never seen it.
"Mr. Ye, the Extreme North is vast, and many areas are covered by snow and wind year-round. Once the snow and wind come, it blots out the sun; Human Immortals freeze and perish, Earthly Immortals get lost..."
Tang Yue explained promptly.
"Seems like this trip is in vain again!"
Ye Qingchen sighed inwardly.
This time, he came expressly for the Ice and Snow Divine Palace. Since he couldn’t find the location, what was the point of staying?
"Mr. Ye, upon learning of your return to the Extreme North, the entire Luo Family was extremely excited, having prepared a banquet to welcome you. Moreover, many other Earthly Immortals in the Extreme North learned of your arrival and wish to meet you!"
Seeing that Ye Qingchen was about to leave, Luo Xin quickly stepped forward to say.
Ye Qingchen remained noncommittal.
One young man behind Luo Xin suddenly stepped forward and said: "Mr. Ye, although the Luo Family doesn’t know where this mountain range is located, that doesn’t mean other Earthly Immortals in the Extreme North don’t know."
"When you meet those Earthly Immortals, you can inquire from them, and you might receive unexpected answers!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Qingchen’s eyes lit up. He looked at the speaker and asked, "What is your name?"
"Reporting to Mr. Ye, my name is Luo Xiao!" the young man replied.
"Excellent! Excellent!"
Ye Qingchen nodded approvingly.
At this moment, the other young individuals all looked at Luo Xiao with unconcealable envy.
Even Luo Xin nodded kindly towards Luo Xiao.
Tang Yue stood by, filled with emotion. To others, Ye Qingchen’s inquiry seemed casual, but Tang Yue knew that with one simple question, Ye Qingchen almost decided the next head of the thousand-year Earth Immortal major race!
...
Once the subsequent direction was confirmed, Luo Xin quickly took action, spreading the news that Ye Qingchen, the new master of the Luo Family, had once again set foot in the Extreme North.
He did not disclose that after Ye Qingchen killed Luo Yunfei and subdued the Luo Family, he publicly declared: ’Anyone who bullies the Luo Family from this day forth is an enemy of mine, Ye Qingchen, and it will be a fight to the death!’
However, there were still many Earth Immortal Clans itching to make a move.
Subsequent news that Ye Qingchen killed Ye Xuan in three moves and stomped Void Peak, shocked these people severely.
But being far away in the Southern Heaven, and since most of them only heard about these achievements from outsiders rather than witnessing them firsthand, their hearts held little reverence. At most, it only instilled temporary fear, unable to truly suppress them.
Moreover.
Many suspected this to be a smokescreen created by the Luo Family.
In their view, since Ye Qingchen killed Luo Yunfei, logically he should eradicate them completely, leaving no room for the Luo Family’s resurgence. So why would he then support the Luo Family?
’Now that Mr. Ye has returned to the Extreme North, I want to see which of those Earth Immortal Clans will dare to act recklessly!’
Luo Xin imagined all sorts of scenarios, simultaneously instructing Luo Xiao to invite over all the Earth Immortal clans that had friction with the Luo Family recently, shocking even himself when counting them.
There were more than a hundred Earthly Immortals!
This compelled Luo Xin to cautiously consult Ye Qingchen, given these Earthly Immortals might harbor hostility or simply watch from the sidelines with ulterior motives. If too many gathered and Ye Qingchen couldn’t suppress them, wouldn’t it be akin to lifting a stone to smash one’s own foot?
"No problem!"
"No matter how many, all are welcome!"
Ye Qingchen’s expression remained composed, with no trace of concern.
After all.
The Ice and Snow Divine Palace is extremely mysterious, even for Earthly Immortals, representing an unapproachable level. The more people come, the greater the hope.
"What if they cause trouble?" Luo Xin asked, worried.
"Then kill them!"
Ye Qingchen slowly closed his eyes.
For a moment.
The news of Ye Qingchen’s return to the Luo Family spread throughout the Extreme North!