Cultivating Immortality in the Winter Wasteland.

Chapter 877 Heading to the North Sea Border

Chen Wang was diligently trying to comprehend the Great Dao, attempting to break through to the Ascension stage.

Unfortunately, his cultivation time was still too short. In this era of great strife, there is simply no time for you to cultivate slowly.

Although Chen Wang's cultivation level has improved rapidly, he is still far from breaking through to the Ascension stage.

A month passed quickly, and no powerful figures came to Daoning World again, as if the turmoil at Laoshan Wufu Temple had passed.

Perhaps it is true, as Fairy Gu She said, that Chen Wang displayed his prowess in that battle, causing all the powerful figures who came to the Dao Ning World to perish, and making others wary and dare not easily go to deal with Chen Wang.

But Chen Wang knew that this matter would not be so simple, and he had been refining the Thirty-Three Heavens Golden Exquisite Pagoda.

This magical artifact is incredibly powerful, extremely strong and fierce, and is the most powerful offensive treasure in Chen Wang's possession.

As long as he can unleash the power of this treasure, he will have a chance to fight against cultivators in the Ascension stage.

Of course, Chen Wang has never actually fought against a cultivator in the Ascension stage; all of this is just his imagination.

However, there wasn't much else he could do, so Chen Wang could only do his best.

He continuously refined various resources. With his flawless golden body, he absorbed and refined resources as quickly as a whale swallowing its prey.

He devoted himself to cultivation and worked hard to improve himself.

.........

Unfortunately, the world didn't give Chen Wang much time to prepare.

On this day, when Chen Wang was cultivating in the Great Flame Heaven, he suddenly felt a chilling aura, but when he looked around, there was no movement in the Great Flame Heaven.

Chen Wang couldn't help but sigh.

"What is supposed to come will eventually come."

He was currently in the Taiwei Palace, and with a single movement, he put the Taiwei Palace away, taking in the Daoist companions who were cultivating within it.

At this moment, Chen Wang was dressed in a blue robe, his posture upright.

"Master, your disciple Chen Wang has been waiting here for a long time."

A silvery voice appeared in the void. The previously vanished Ancestor Duanmu returned and smiled sweetly, "Strange, how could you have discovered it was me with your abilities?"

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Besides the Ancestral Master, there is probably no one else who could infiltrate the Great Flame Heaven so silently."

Master Duanmu was slightly surprised, not expecting Chen Wang to be so perceptive.

In reality, Chen Wang was bluffing her. He had only shouted to scare Master Duanmu. If he shouted correctly, it would have the desired effect; if he shouted incorrectly, it wouldn't matter, he could just consider it a wasted shout.

Master Duanmu became increasingly curious.
"You intruded into my inner realm and used the lightning within to temper your body. From that moment on, you should have been my disciple. Later, I taught you the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts and saved your life. You should have been devoted to me and respected me. But you turned against me for that little mudfish. Tell me... how should such a disciple be dealt with?"

Chen Wang thought for a moment and said seriously, "I should teach him the cultivation techniques for the Ascension Stage, or... sleep with him."

As Chen Wang continued, the smile on Master Duanmu's face faded, and he slowly said, "You really dare to think big."

Chen Wang smiled.
"What's the point of living if you don't even dare to dream? I've seen the Patriarch's body more than once; it's incredibly alluring, especially his feigned shyness. Now that I think about it, I should have gone a little deeper with the Patriarch back then."

Master Duanmu raised an eyebrow, but then chuckled and said, "What a charming fellow! You dare to say such things in front of me? Have you had enough of living?"

Later, she revealed the majesty of an ascended cultivator; her previous feigned coquettishness was nothing but a facade.

Chen Wang said, "I'm very curious, the Patriarch has arrived earlier than I expected."

Master Duanmu said, “Your fruit is not ripe, but there is another fruit that is ripe. I picked it and ate it, and I felt much better. That’s why I couldn’t wait to come and find you, along with that little loach.”

Although she spoke of it casually, Chen Wang knew that the fruit she mentioned was probably a living cultivator, and since it could restore the cultivation of Ancestor Duanmu, this person's cultivation was probably not weak.

It's a pity that such a powerful figure, whom we've never met, died like this, treated as a fruit or a tonic. Chen Wang also felt a little sorry for him.

Chen Wang looked at Ancestor Duanmu and said proudly, "Although Ancestor Duanmu recovered quickly, it was still a bit slower than my friend's recovery."

Master Duanmu smiled gently: "Don't try to fool me. That little mudfish is badly injured. What ability do you have to heal it?"

Chen Wang said calmly, "The patriarch may not believe it, or he may take a gamble."

Master Duanmu looked at Chen Wang with a smile, but after a moment she did not make a move, as if she did not want to take such a risk.

Master Duanmu said, “You have already mastered the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, and you will carry my mark for the rest of your life. Do you think you can get rid of me? Why not sincerely cultivate under my tutelage? I will take you in to do my work, wouldn’t that be wonderful? As for the matter of sleeping with you, that is not something I cannot consider.”

Immediately, a captivating spring-like beauty appeared in Master Duanmu's eyes, alluring and mesmerizing.

Chen Wang's mind was as still as an ancient well and as firm as a rock, but he couldn't help but be moved when he looked at this charming and alluring patriarch.

If one could conquer such a stunning beauty, it would be something no man would refuse.

However, Chen Wang immediately realized the woman's seductive intent towards him, and immediately suppressed it with his divine sense, saying calmly, "I originally intended to serve the ancestor, but the ancestor did not trust me."

Master Duanmu smiled.
“Alright, I’ll take you to the North Sea border. If you fetch the Ice Soul for me, I’ll believe you.”

Chen Wang nodded slightly: "Since the Ancestral Master has given the order, this disciple naturally dares not disobey."

He didn't know how far Master Duanmu's cultivation had recovered, but since his own cultivation was still incomplete, even if the other party only had 10% of his strength, he probably couldn't do anything to him.

...............

Chen Wang followed Master Duanmu to the North Sea Boundary without making a sound.

Master Duanmu seemed somewhat wary of Chen Wang, and had secretly investigated the whereabouts of Lord Long several times.

To be precise, it's not so much that she's afraid of Chen Wang, but rather that she's afraid of Master Long. She doesn't want to take this gamble, or she thinks it's not the right time yet.

…………

After arriving at the North Sea border.

The two landed on a small island, a delicate island of only half an acre. Before them stretched a vast sea, filled with a hazy mist that contained an extremely terrifying power. Chen Wang was also surprised.

This place is extraordinary.

Master Duanmu said, “You won’t have to wait long before a small boat comes. There’s a green lamp lit on the bow of the boat. Remember not to let it go out. This boat will guide you to the Island of Gods and Demons. Once you arrive at the Island of Gods and Demons, keep carrying the green lamp. This lamp will guide you to find the Ice Soul. Bring the Ice Soul back to me, and we can call it even.”

Chen Wang asked, "Is that ancient god of the underworld on the island?"

Master Duanmu nodded and said, "Now is the time for him to cultivate. He is usually indifferent to worldly affairs at this time, so this is the best opportunity. Remember this well."

Chen Wang looked at Ancestor Duanmu and smiled.

Master Duanmu seemed unwilling to linger here. The two of them, standing side-by-side on this land, looked like a perfect couple.

The man was tall and handsome, and the woman was beautiful and charming; they were a match made in heaven.

In reality, Chen Wang was being controlled by her. Faced with this captivating woman, Chen Wang had no choice but to come to the Island of Gods and Demons. Soon, a small boat appeared, with a blue lantern hanging on it. The lantern's light was dim and appeared very serene in the hazy mist.

Master Duanmu said, "It is this ship. Remember, if the green lamp shows any signs of going out, you can stabilize it by infusing it with your magic power."

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Wang raised his hand and summoned a long sword, the blade flashing like a bolt of lightning as it slashed fiercely down at the small boat.

This blade of light, imbued with unparalleled killing intent, struck directly at the small boat illuminated by a blue lamp.

"!!!" Master Duanmu exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing?"

The small boat remained unharmed thanks to the protection of the green lamp, but the blade cleaved thousands of miles of sea in two, creating a massive trench.

Master Duanmu roared, "Are you courting death?!"

She no longer possessed the alluring charm she had before; although she still looked incredibly seductive, she now appeared exasperated.

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Of course I want to test how sturdy this little boat is."

As soon as he finished speaking, another palm-sized bolt of lightning shot into the sky.

Palm Lightning is a common pure Yang divine power in Taoism, but Chen Wang's Palm Lightning was perhaps because he had witnessed the purple tribulation lightning in the lightning pool. This Palm Lightning was as thick as a mountain and crashed into the sky.

There was a loud bang!
Thunder magic is extremely powerful and yang, making it somewhat out of place in the North Sea region.

Although the North Sea Realm was not as gloomy as the underworld, it still exuded a faint aura of death.

Chen Wang cultivated the Great Dao of Life and Death, so he naturally understood it very well.

At this moment, Chen Wang unleashed a palm strike of pure, powerful energy, instantly causing towering waves to surge across the sea. The small boat, its blue lantern flickering, did not sink, but it vanished from sight.

Master Duanmu's expression changed drastically; he never expected Chen Wang to do something so suicidal at such a time.

She said sternly, "You've ruined my plans, and you won't escape this North Sea!"

At this moment, she pointed a finger at Chen Wang. Her movements were not particularly fast, but in a short while, she had already reached Chen Wang's brow.

The surging magical power spread out, threatening to pierce through Chen Wang's primordial spirit.

She's already decided to kill; this fruit she's set her sights on is clearly very deliberate.

Chen Wang's figure flashed away, and he immediately retreated.

No matter how he tried to retreat, Master Duanmu's finger remained pointed at his brow.

Chen Wang was surprised at this moment.
The difference is enormous!

He suddenly stepped onto the fire wheel, which contained the two great Daos of wind and fire, and was extremely fast. Chen Wang immediately dodged the finger strike and finally created distance, preventing her fatal finger strike from piercing his primordial spirit.

The next moment, Chen Wang summoned the Thirty-Three Heavens Golden Exquisite Pagoda and finally blocked the attack.

Ancestor Duanmu pointed his finger at the Golden Exquisite Pagoda of the Thirty-Three Heavens, and in an instant, the sound of a great bell resounded throughout the world, spreading all over the North Sea.

The waves of the North Sea grew increasingly turbulent, as if a colossal giant were about to stride down from the sea.

Ancestor Duanmu was even more furious. The next moment, she swung her palm down and pressed it against Chen Wang's chest, her palm radiating terrifying magical power.

With a bang, Chen Wang was knocked to the ground!
With just one move, his internal organs were completely destroyed, and his Dao was almost shattered. Even the Golden Exquisite Pagoda of the Thirty-Three Heavens could not withstand the attack of Ancestor Duanmu in that instant.

However, Chen Wang instantly activated his Flawless Golden Body, which refined this power. Although it couldn't dissolve it instantly, it made him more resilient than ordinary cultivators.

Ancestor Duanmu thought that this attack would injure Chen Wang, and her attention had already been focused on the surging North Sea Realm. However, she did not expect that Chen Wang would only groan, then spit out a mouthful of blood, and actually stand up again.

"Ok?"

Master Duanmu was somewhat surprised this time. He hadn't expected Chen Wang's physical body to be so tough. His palm strike had only knocked Chen Wang down, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

She charged forward again, arriving in front of Chen Wang in an instant, and thrusting two fingers toward his eyes.

Chi Chi!

Her movements were incredibly swift, her supernatural powers erupting within a small space, as if two peerless sword energies were slashing down from her fingertips.

Although Chen Wang activated his Wind and Fire Wheels, he still couldn't avoid those two fingers. The intense heat seemed to be piercing his eyes.

At that moment, Chen Wang activated the Thirty-Three Heavens Golden Exquisite Pagoda, smashing it down on Ancestor Duanmu's head with overwhelming force.

As Master Duanmu pierced through his eyes and head, the Golden Exquisite Pagoda of the Thirty-Three Heavens was about to smash down upon him.

Having suffered this blow, Master Duanmu will not fare well either.

She was unwilling to trade Chen Wang's life for her own injuries. In this world, she needed to recover as quickly as possible, otherwise she wouldn't have risked coming to obtain the Ice Soul.

Those fruits could only restore a portion of her cultivation. To gain an advantage in this era of great competition, she would need much more planning and many more opportunities.

She gave up the chance to kill Chen Wang and fled backward.

Chen Wang immediately summoned the Yin-Yang Daoist Book, which rustled and tumbled incessantly.

Despite her formidable cultivation, Master Duanmu was also on the verge of falling into it, so she quickly steadied herself.

Divine light reappeared in Taiwei Palace. Instead of a plaque hanging above the main hall, a mirror was suspended, from which a beam of white light shone.

These two magical treasures together controlled Ancestor Duanmu, making him somewhat uncomfortable.

She snorted coldly and said, "I don't know where you found so many magical treasures."

These magical treasures unleashed their divine power in an instant, exhausting most of Chen Wang's magical power and control.

Master Duanmu was actually a terrifying master, and it was not easy for him to kill so ruthlessly.

…………

Suddenly, the sea became calm, and an old man crossed the deep sea.

The small boat was at his feet, and he carried a blue lantern in his hand.

The old man was burly, a head taller than Chen Wang. His black beard reached his chest, and his face was dignified, exuding an aura of authority.

At this moment, he said calmly, "Nalan Rumeng, I have already said that this Ice Soul is not meant for you. Forcing it will only make your life or death uncertain. How dare you come to my North Sea."

"Nalan Rumeng? Is that the real name of Ancestor Duanmu?"

The thought quickly popped into Chen Wang's mind.

At this moment, this stunning beauty who could captivate all beings let out a soft sigh.

Unexpectedly, this momentary lapse in attention actually alarmed this ancient god of the underworld.

(End of this chapter)