385: See the spirit of the Cold Pool, enter the Cold Pool!

"De...deceased?"

Flowing Water's eyes widened as she murmured.

Not many core personnel came to the Tianshan Cold Pool this time, because the three Palace Masters of Zhi Shui Palace, Ting Yu Palace, and Guanxue Palace were still in seclusion after obtaining the nascent soul breaking pill.

The same went for Silver Moon.

Zhao Tinghuang and Ember Dust could have made it, but unfortunately, they suffered setbacks this time.

Instead, the other forces, who originally weren't highly ranked, and the Nascent Soul Cultivators who performed exceptionally well in this war, as well as a few Elders from Yaoguang Immortal Palace, got the opportunity.

When they heard this.

They were also greatly shocked.

The Grand Elder hurriedly asked, "How are our casualties?!"

Jiang Ning said, "Zhao Tinghuang and Daoist Ember Dust entered the Nascent Soul Middle Stage. The two of them forcefully killed the Third Family Head. Although they were severely injured, they did not die.

The Great Palace Master killed Marshal Iron Mask.

The Great Family Head suffered Qi Deviation during cultivation and was devoured to death by his own Nascent Soul Dharma Idol.

The Alliance suffered no losses."

"Good!"

Such good news invigorated everyone.

"With Iron Mask dead, plus Marshal Xuan Hu who died before, now, only Dark Feather, who is not skilled in combat, and the Grand Marshal, who is in seclusion and whose whereabouts are unknown, remain. The Tiance Military Prefecture is not invincible!"

"It's a pity that the Yingtong Merchant Guild betrayed the Alliance, otherwise our Alliance's power would have expanded unprecedentedly!"

"They deserved it. The Great Palace Master has now reached Nascent Soul Perfection. Whether or not there's the Yingtong Merchant Guild, it's no longer necessary."

Xie Jingran did not come this time, but his son, Xie Yuheng, did.

Hearing what these important figures said.

Xie Yuheng felt a bit embarrassed.

He was also from the Yingtong Merchant Guild.

Shen Jinhuan stood with Jiang Ning, completely oblivious to Xie Yuheng's awkwardness. She only cared about Jiang Ning.

Su Rao nodded to Xie Yuheng.

Xie Yuheng chuckled wryly.

In short, this gamble paid off. If they hadn't 'separated' from the Great Family Head and Third Family Head back then, this time, even if his father hadn't participated, he would have been swept into it.

And judging by Jiang Ning and the Great Palace Master's attitude, they would likely be purged together.

Having gambled correctly, although the Yingtong Merchant Guild would no longer be as powerful as before, it would gain a much broader future!

Flowing Water said, "Let's not talk about this for now. Prepare to enter the Tianshan Cold Pool."

Jiang Ning nodded.

He lowered his head, looking at the little girl, and squeezed her soft hand.

He transmitted, "This time, you will enter the inner pool with me, but you are only a Golden Core Cultivator after all. If you feel any discomfort, tell me in advance. Don't endure it alone.

Otherwise..."

The little girl looked up, her Phoenix eyes shimmering with a cunning expression.

"Otherwise what?"

Jiang Ning whispered, "A spanking!"

Spanking a child is effective because their flesh is thick there and not easily harmed.

Spanking an adult is more humiliating than painful.

It makes them more obedient than children.

However, Jiang Ning, who was a virgin from birth, overlooked one situation.

Shen Jinhuan's pretty face flushed. She glanced at Jiang Ning resentfully, then lowered her head, pondering something in her heart.

Perhaps... I should challenge it?

While the two were talking.

The Spirit of the Cold Pool floated out from the Tianshan Cold Pool.

Seeing her, Jiang Ning was surprised.

He had read the original novel and knew that the Spirit of the Cold Pool took the form of a woman.

This form was adopted by the Spirit of the Cold Pool, modeled after the Heavenly Cold Maiden from the Upper Realm. Later, after the female lead and Male Lead ascended to the Upper Realm, they even had an encounter with the Heavenly Cold Maiden.

However, the novel's description of the Spirit of the Cold Pool was rather vague.

Seeing her today, she was indeed utterly cold and beautiful.

The faces of those who came to the Tianshan Cold Pool for the first time showed shock.

The Spirit of the Cold Pool wore an ice-blue dress, her face sharp, exuding the demeanor of a superior being.

She was heroic and could truly be called a heroine among women.

This was far different from the 'little ghost' or 'sound-transmitting' image everyone had imagined.

Shen Jinhuan looked over and let out a soft hmph.

She was just the Spirit of the Cold Pool; she had only just blossomed. In the future, she would definitely be more beautiful than this Spirit of the Cold Pool!

The Spirit of the Cold Pool saw everyone.

She said very coldly, "I didn't expect three years to pass so quickly again. I will open the Cold Pool for you as usual. The rules remain the same: you can absorb the cold Qi within.

But you must come out after seven days, otherwise, I will directly interrupt and forcibly teleport you out.

Furthermore, the Cold Pool will not be responsible for any dangers or casualties encountered within the Cold Pool!"

After speaking, the Spirit of the Cold Pool looked at Shen Jinhuan, who was beside Jiang Ning.

She found this little girl with a red dress and white hair to be somewhat extraordinary.

But even if she was extraordinary, what then?

The Spiritual Qi in the Lower Realm was thin, and resources were scarce. Cultivating in this remote realm, even if one ascended to the Upper Realm one day, there would still be a huge gap with her master.

She didn't dwell on it. Instead, she formed a hand seal and pointed towards the Tianshan Cold Pool.

Dense white mist gathered, forming a giant white 'gate'.

The extremely cold Qi shot from the Spirit of the Cold Pool's fingertips struck the 'cloud Qi gate', as if a key had opened a lock.

The gate slowly opened.

A blast of cold Qi assailed them.

The Nascent Soul Cultivators were unmoved, but the younger generation behind them, who were at Foundation Establishment or even Golden Core, subconsciously tightened their clothes.

The Spirit of the Cold Pool gave an appreciative glance to the unmoved Shen Jinhuan, thinking that this girl was at Mid Golden Core Stage, but her physique was unusual.

"Enter. Remember, you must come out after seven days!"

With that, the Spirit of the Cold Pool vanished directly.

Jiang Ning held the little girl's hand and looked at Flowing Water, "Let's go."

Everyone entered using their own methods.

Passing through the 'cloud Qi gate', the scene inside suddenly opened up.

The sky was azure, and the center of the snow-capped mountains, covered in white snow, converged to form a giant 'stone pit'.

Inside the stone pit, the deep blue pool water, emitting white mist, was perfectly calm, without a ripple.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "The cold Qi is already emanating. Even from this far, I feel cold."

Flowing Water stepped forward and cast several Daoist Magic spells.

She divided the vast Cold Pool into an inner pool and an outer pool.

Flowing Water said, "Cultivators at Late Stage Golden Core and above may cultivate in the inner pool. Cultivators below Late Stage Golden Core may cultivate in the outer pool.

Qi Refining Realm Cultivators should absorb the emanating cold Qi by the shore.

This is not to set rules for you, but to protect you. Do not exceed the boundary I have drawn.

Previously, some Cultivators ignored the advice and arbitrarily entered the inner pool, resulting in instant freezing by the cold Qi and direct demise.

Cultivation also requires acting within one's means; striving for the present doesn't mean rushing for success.

I have said my piece. Everyone, take care!"

After speaking, Flowing Water and Jiang Ning exchanged a glance, then rose directly and flew into the inner pool.

Splash—

Water splashed everywhere.

The other Nascent Soul Cultivators looked at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning, holding the little girl's hand, also entered the Cold Pool. However, Jiang Ning stayed at the outermost edge of the inner pool, fearing the little girl couldn't handle it.

After they left, the other Cultivators entered the pool.

Jiang Ning saw this.

He thought of the personification sentences he learned in elementary school.

The snow-white dumplings, one by one, eagerly jumped into the pot to swim.