"Yo, calling him Brother Yinlong now, aren't we? So intimate!"
"I was wondering why you were out for so long on your training journey, turns out you were looking for some wild man out there?"
"But if I may say so, your taste isn't exactly great..."
On the other side, seeing how concerned Xueqi was about Ye Cangtian, Zong Luan's smile turned wicked.
Xueqi was known as the beauty of Snow Peak. Although gentle, she had many suitors, but no one had ever seen her care about anyone.
Now, seeing her like this, it must mean the two of them shared some unspeakable secret.
"Shut your damn mouth!"
As the voice came from the other side, Xueqi's expression instantly turned icy. With a flick of her wrist, she drew her Ice Crystal Long Sword.
Seeing the sword emanating a chilling aura and constantly shedding ice crystals, Zong Luan's expression immediately turned serious.
This long sword was definitely extraordinary!
Damn it, she had gained something from this training session again!
Muttering to himself, Zong Luan also began to circle slowly.
For him, he had to teach Xueqi a lesson today, no matter what, to save face.
Besides that, he wanted to see how much Xueqi had improved after her training!
"Girl, their conflict seems quite deep!"
As Xueqi and Zong Luan circled each other, searching for each other's weaknesses, Ye Cangtian, seeing Bing Yao approach, asked quietly.
"Mmm, it is quite deep."
Bing Yao nodded upon hearing this and quietly explained to Ye Cangtian.
Xueqi was the goddess of Snow Peak. Not only were there countless people pursuing her, but she was also deeply loved by her master, enjoying immense favor.
Zong Luan, however, was an exception. He had no intention of pursuing Xueqi.
He was simply extremely jealous of Xueqi's exclusive favor from their master, and thus constantly found trouble with her.
What started as subtle competition between them had now escalated to the point where they would almost come to blows whenever they met.
"Uh, doesn't the Peak Master do anything about them?"
After hearing Bing Yao's words, Ye Cangtian pondered for a moment and asked.
Since Xueqi was the Peak Master's beloved disciple, the Peak Master would naturally favor her. In such a situation, how dare Zong Luan still cause trouble for Xueqi?
Ye Cangtian couldn't quite understand.
"He did manage them at first, but later he stopped intervening..."
Bing Yao quickly replied.
As for the reason why, none of the disciples dared to ask, nor did they need to.
After all, they were used to the constant conflict between the two, and it never involved anyone else.
Therefore, for the vast majority of people, it was better to mind their own business. They would simply watch and enjoy the spectacle.
"Interesting."
Hearing Bing Yao say this, Ye Cangtian mused to himself.
With two disciples under him causing such a commotion, and the master doing nothing about it, it was indeed interesting!
As he thought this, his gaze shifted to Xueqi and Zong Luan.
After a series of probing moves, the two were now going all out.
Although Zong Luan's cultivation was slightly higher than Xueqi's, reaching the fifth heaven, Xueqi's swordsmanship was far superior to Zong Luan's, allowing her to fight him to a stalemate.
What's going on?
How could she have improved so much after just one training session?
What exactly did she go through this time!
During the battle, Zong Luan was filled with shock.
In the past, Xueqi could fight him, but it was always him who had the upper hand, and he could still suppress her.
He had at least a sixty percent chance of winning.
But now, fighting Xueqi, they were evenly matched. If this continued, the final outcome would be a fifty-fifty draw!
With this thought, Zong Luan immediately created distance. Since he couldn't defeat her in close combat, he had to resort to his ultimate moves.
The next moment, all the spiritual energy in his body gathered towards his long sword. On the other side, Xueqi snorted coldly and swung her Ice Crystal Long Sword directly.
As both sides unleashed their ultimate moves, Zong Luan's long sword instantly transformed into a rainbow, piercing towards Xueqi.
Xueqi's Ice Crystal Great Sword had already formed, meeting it head-on.
"Boom!"
With a head-on clash that produced a booming sound, Xueqi and Zong Luan were both forced back several steps.
Xueqi's complexion was slightly pale, her breathing a little turbulent. Zong Luan, however, had a trickle of blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, his face ashen, and his body trembling.
Judging by their conditions, Xueqi had a slight advantage.
How is this possible?
When did she learn such powerful swordsmanship!
Watching Xueqi stand with her hands behind her back, Zong Luan's eyes turned red. He couldn't believe that he had actually lost!
Most importantly, his cultivation was slightly superior to Xueqi's, and in front of everyone, he found it truly unbearable.
This way, what about his prestige?
"Hmph! Zong Luan, you are no longer my match!"
"Next time you see me, learn to be smart, or don't blame me for teaching you a lesson!"
"Scram!"
On the other side, Xueqi, having achieved victory, looked at Zong Luan coldly and snorted.
She then ignored him and turned back to Ye Cangtian, saying, "Mr. Yinlong, I apologize for making you wait. I will take you in now."
Ye Cangtian nodded in response.
He then turned to the Wolf King beside him and slowly said, "Wait for me at the foot of the mountain. Remember not to provoke anyone!"
The Wolf King seemed to understand and nodded humanely. It then let out a few whines towards the surrounding wolf pack.
The next moment, the wolf pack immediately retreated from the summit.
Only then did Ye Cangtian and Xueqi walk towards the village behind the guards.
"You..."
Seeing Xueqi walk away proudly, like a victor, Zong Luan was so enraged his lungs felt like they would explode.
However, having been defeated, he had no choice but to step aside for her.
You damn woman, just you wait. One day, I'll make you kneel before me and beg for mercy!
...
After passing through thousands of guards, Ye Cangtian and his group, led by Xueqi, arrived before the sole grand hall in the village.
This was the location of Snow Peak, the Snow God Palace.
Soon, they entered the main hall of the Snow God Palace and met the Peak Master of Snow Peak, Han Chengze.
"So it's Qi'er and Yao'er who have returned. Why all the fanfare?"
"And who are these two young friends?"
Han Chengze looked lovingly at his disciples and asked with a smile.
Xueqi, accompanied by Bing Yao, quickly bowed and then introduced, "Master, these are our saviors, Brother Yinlong and Brother Zhenghao. They..."
As Xueqi introduced them, she briefly explained their purpose.
"Oh?"
Hearing Xueqi's introduction, Han Chengze's gaze fell upon Ye Cangtian and Ye Zhenghao again, and he began to scrutinize them.
Sun Yao, needless to say, was his youngest disciple. Although her talent was good, she had entered the sect late and her cultivation was very low.
But he knew Xueqi's cultivation had reached the peak of the fourth heaven, and she would soon break through to the fifth heaven.
With such strength, yet still needing to be rescued, it could only mean that the two young men before him possessed even more formidable power.
He also focused his attention greatly on Ye Cangtian, as Ye Cangtian appeared much younger based on his appearance.
At such a young age, to possess such cultivation, he was undoubtedly an extraordinary talent, a prodigy among the younger generation.
As Han Chengze appraised Ye Cangtian, Ye Cangtian was also appraising Han Chengze.
However, inadvertently, Ye Cangtian's brow furrowed slightly.
He had sensed the faint aura emanating from the other party. The intensity of that aura was only at the Great Perfection realm.
But the problem was, such a realm brought him a trace of apprehension.
There could only be two reasons for this.
First, the other party, like him, was hiding their true cultivation, deliberately exuding an aura of Great Perfection to appear weaker and deceive the world.
Second, the other party practiced some powerful technique, possessing extremely strong combat power, which was why it caused him apprehension.
"Good, good, very good!"
"Young friends Yinlong and Zhenghao, to possess such strength at your age is truly a blessing from heaven!"
At this moment, Han Chengze withdrew his gaze and praised them with a smile.
Ye Zhenghao cupped his hands and said humbly, "Our cultivation is insignificant. Senior exaggerates."
Ye Cangtian also cupped his hands and then said, "Senior, we were traveling and heard that Snow Peak is a secluded immortal realm, so we came here out of admiration. We apologize for any disturbance we may have caused!"