154: In the blink of an eye, the outcome was decided.

After Feng Ming finished speaking, the others nodded repeatedly. Elder Pan also nodded, indicating that this was how it should be.

"Since this Spirit Gathering Formation is yours, you indeed have the right to decide."

Feng Ming immediately smiled and announced his decision: "Then I shall announce that my wife will use those two best spots for free, but..." Feng Ming paused, turning his head to look at the two brothers from the Huangfu Family nearby. "You two can use them, but you must pay three hundred Spirit Stones each, per person per day."

Hearing this, Huangfu Jing and Huangfu Rui were instantly enraged.

"What did you say? Three hundred? Why don't you just go and rob someone?"

"You are clearly targeting us! Why is everyone else the same as before, while we have to pay?"

Feng Ming chuckled. "On what basis? Naturally, on the basis that this Formation is mine, so I have the final say."

Immediately, the two brothers of the Huangfu Family were so angry they were left speechless.

"Fine, you're ruthless. We'll pay. Three hundred it is."

Feng Ming acted as if he didn't care. "You look very dissatisfied. You don't have to force yourselves. At worst, you can just donate one yourselves."

Huangfu Rui hesitated to speak, his face looking as ugly as a pig's liver.

This was a damn Spirit Gathering Formation worth a million Spirit Stones. Even if his father was the Head of the Huangfu Family, he wouldn't give him that much money just because of a spat with Feng Ming.

Ultimately, there was a huge difference between money belonging to the Family and money belonging to oneself.

So, even if Huangfu Rui was unconvinced, he had to grit his teeth and accept it.

Feng Ming enjoyed seeing him unable to stand him yet unable to get rid of him.

He was just about to speak.

Suddenly, a commotion came from not far away.

Everyone was drawn to it and turned their heads to look toward the Spirit Mountain.

At this moment, only Jiang Shuwan was at that location.

At Jiang Shuwan's position, snowflakes actually began to drift in mid-air.

Among those present, Elder Pan could be said to be well-versed and experienced.

Seeing this scene, he immediately cried out in surprise.

"A natural phenomenon, entering the Dao through ice! Extraordinary, truly another Prodigy."

The commotion on Jiang Shuwan's side was too great; it not only alarmed the visiting Disciples but also caught the attention of many Disciples within the Sect.

Especially when they saw the snowflakes drifting where Jiang Shuwan was, their eyes were filled with envy.

Although entering the Golden Core Realm gives one the chance to comprehend the Dao, those who can successfully comprehend it and achieve entry at this stage are simply not many.

Furthermore, this kind of natural phenomenon was not just beautiful; it was a symbol of talent.

"How can the gap between people be so large? At a similar age, others are Golden Core Realm Experts and have achieved entry in the Way of Cold Ice, while we are still... nothing at all."

"Heh, isn't that right? That's why you are visiting while others are cultivating. With both great talent and hard work, we can only be envious."

"Exactly, we can only look up to her future achievements."

"Wow, look, the Sect Master is here."

Someone exclaimed, and immediately everyone's gaze was drawn over.

They saw two figures in the sky, rapidly rushing toward them.

Feng Ming recognized at a glance that the newcomers were the Sect Master and Lu Qianqian.

"Sect Master!"

Elder Pan was the first to step forward and salute, and the Disciples also hurriedly went to greet him upon seeing this.

The Sect Master waved his hand, his gaze falling on Jiang Shuwan not far away.

Feng Ming greeted him, "Greetings, Sect Master."

The Sect Master nodded and looked at Feng Ming. "Is the one up there your wife?"

Feng Ming nodded. "She is indeed my wife."

Lu Qianqian was dumbfounded and full of envy. She was also at the Golden Core Stage, but she had only just begun to sense her own Dao, let alone achieve entry.

The key was this natural phenomenon, which was quite extraordinary.

Anyone who could trigger a phenomenon was undoubtedly a powerhouse in cultivation talent and a leader among their generation.

The Sect Master stroked his beard with satisfaction. "Good, good. I didn't expect our Lingxiao Sect to produce two Geniuses this year. It is truly a fortunate event."

"But you must remember, do not be lazy or negligent; you must Cultivate properly."

Feng Ming nodded hastily.

"Rest assured, Sect Master, we will certainly not be negligent. I have already prepared the Spirit Gathering Formation and will leave it for the Sect to use in the future."

Hearing this, the Sect Master looked satisfied. "Good, good. As for the fees, you should consider the general public. The Disciples are not wealthy, so do not overburden them."

Feng Ming nodded quickly.

"Rest assured, Sect Master, I have just announced that besides the two best spots, the other locations will remain the same as before. It will definitely not add an extra burden to the Senior and Junior Brothers and Sisters."

The Sect Master nodded with satisfaction. "In that case, set up the Formation as soon as possible and put it into use. Do not delay everyone's cultivation."

Feng Ming nodded and immediately took out the Spirit Gathering Formation Plate, then tossed it into the sky.

The benefit of a Formation Plate was its great flexibility, allowing its position to be changed at any time.

Moreover, the effect of the Spirit Gathering Formation was better than the previous Spirit Mountain; otherwise, the Sect Master would not have agreed to Feng Ming's proposal.

Furthermore, after Feng Ming left, the Formation would belong to the Sect, which was a pure profit.

The Sect Master wasn't stupid; he wouldn't turn down such a good thing that could benefit several generations of Disciples in the future.

After setting up the Spirit Gathering Formation, Feng Ming did not activate it.

Jiang Shuwan was still undergoing a Breakthrough and needed Spiritual Qi. He had to wait for her to finish before activating the Formation.

The commotion on Jiang Shuwan's side was not small; the snow on the Spirit Mountain was falling harder and harder.

In just the blink of an eye, the entire Spirit Mountain was covered in a thick layer of snow.

Although the snow only covered the area around Jiang Shuwan, the surrounding temperature dropped drastically.

Even visible to the naked eye, cold air radiated in all directions with Jiang Shuwan's position as the center.

Wherever the cold air passed, a thick layer of ice actually formed.

Those Disciples with weaker strength were shivering from the cold and hurriedly fled the area, running to the side.

Elder Pan looked excited and exchanged a glance with the Sect Master; both understood each other, their eyes flashing with excitement.

Feng Ming also cultivated the Way of Cold Ice and had reached the entry level long ago, so it was easy for him to sense Jiang Shuwan's current state.

She had completed a Breakthrough in the Way of Cold Ice and stepped into the entry level.

And this Cold Ice Domain was likely the benefit brought by the advancement of her Realm in the Dao after her entry.

When fighting others, once the Domain opened, everything within it would be controlled. Before the opponent could even get close, they would be frozen and their movements slowed.

When experts clash, every second counts. Even just a few breaths of time can determine the winner and loser of a battle.

Under everyone's envious and excited gazes, Jiang Shuwan slowly opened her eyes.

The moment she stood up, the snowflakes drifting in the sky instantly dissipated, and even the surrounding cold air vanished without a trace.

In less than ten breaths of time, everything around had returned to its original state.

It was as if everything that had just happened had never occurred at all.