54: Chapter 54 The Snowfall Sect Arrives

Sun Yan's words had directly shattered his self-deceiving illusions!

That's right.

Ye Yun was no saint!

One could tell from the fact that he dared to single-handedly slaughter his way through the Zhao family that this young man was ruthless and held grudges to the extreme!

They had kicked him while he was down back then; how could they possibly expect to get away unscathed now?

"Th-then what should we do?"

Lin Yue was completely panicked, his tone tinged with a hint of pleading.

"He is already a member of the Luoxue Sect; we can't touch him at all!"

Watching his flustered state, the smile on Sun Yan's lips turned even colder. She slowly spat out one word, each syllable dripping with Killing Intent:

"Kill."

"Only by killing him can we eliminate future trouble once and for all!"

Lin Yue and Sun Tao were both shocked!

"Kill?!"

Lin Yue exclaimed.

"He has already entered the Luoxue Sect! How can we kill him? That is one of the Four Great Sects—the guards are strict, the experts are numerous, and we wouldn't even be able to get near the mountain gate!"

Sun Tao nodded repeatedly as well.

"Yan'er, don't do anything reckless! If we provoke the Luoxue Sect, both our families will die!"

Sun Yan, however, was exceptionally calm. She shook her head slightly, her tone composed:

"What is there to panic about? I have my own ways."

She looked up, her gaze sharp as a knife, and said slowly:

"During my travels in my early years, I made a friend who is currently… serving as an Outer Sect deacon at the Luoxue Sect. While it is not a high position, within the Sect, it is more than enough to manipulate a newly joined Disciple."

Lin Yue's eyes brightened: "You mean…?"

Sun Yan's lips curved into a sinister arc, and she lowered her voice significantly:

"I will immediately write a letter and send it to the Luoxue Sect, having my friend eliminate Ye Yun within the Sect, without anyone knowing!"

"Using the Luoxue Sect's hand to kill one of the Luoxue Sect's own people."

"Without anyone knowing, without a trace."

Lin Yue and Sun Tao exchanged a glance, both seeing ruthlessness and determination in each other's eyes.

Things had reached this point; they no longer had any retreat.

Kill!

They must kill Ye Yun!

Lin Yue gritted his teeth and nodded, his voice fierce:

"Good! We will do as Niece Yan says!"

"As long as we can eliminate Ye Yun, we will split the Mysterious Grade Technique between our three families. Oh no, between our two families!"

Sun Yan smiled faintly, Killing Intent flickering in her eyes.

Ye Yun, do you think you are safe just because you have entered the Luoxue Sect?

I will make you pay the debt from Qingyun City with your death inside the Sect!

Meanwhile, on a mountain path a thousand miles away.

Ye Yun and Wang Yuyan were following closely behind Han Qingxue, speeding along like the wind.

The rolling green mountains receded behind them, and while the cold wind brushed against their faces, it could not blow away the sharp edge in Ye Yun's eyes.

Han Qingxue wore a plain white dress with ice patterns; her figure was as elegant as a solitary lotus in the snow, her steps swift as the wind yet steady as a mountain.

Her cold, clear voice drifted out with the mountain wind, devoid of any ripples.

"The Luoxue Sect we are heading to is one of the Four Great Sects of the Tianyang Kingdom. It has mostly female Disciples and specializes in ice-type Cultivation Techniques and agile movement techniques, ranking third among the Four Great Sects."

Wang Yuyan kept up with her pace, her almond-shaped eyes full of curiosity as she asked softly.

"Senior Sister Han, what exactly is the ranking of the Four Great Sects in the Tianyang Kingdom? Which Sects are the top two and the last one?"

Han Qingxue's gaze remained fixed on the winding mountain path ahead, her tone flat and ripple-free as she articulated each word clearly.

"The Four Great Sects of the Tianyang Kingdom: the top is Tianyang Academy, which uses literature to comprehend the Dao and understands the laws of heaven and earth, with a foundation that surpasses the entire Tianyang Kingdom; the second is the Qingfeng Sword Sect, which produces many Sword Cultivators, strikes with ferocity, and possesses combat power that stands above the masses.

My Luoxue Sect ranks third; the last is the Lieyang Martial Gate, which focuses on fierce physical martial arts and is known for its bravery."

Ye Yun nodded slightly upon hearing this, silently noting the positions and characteristics of the Four Great Sects in his heart before asking in a deep voice.

"Senior Sister Han, since Yuyan and I are new to the Sect, which branch will we be assigned to?"

"You have no Sect credentials and no achievements whatsoever, so you will both be Outer Sect Disciples after entering the Sect."

Han Qingxue glanced at the two of them, her cold, clear voice carrying a bit more solemn advice.

"Outer Sect Disciples have limited cultivation resources, but if you wish to achieve a Heaven-Defying change in your fate, you only need to seize the opportunity in one month's time—the Sect will hold an Outer Sect new student trial. Anyone who can take one of the top three spots in the trial can be directly promoted to the Inner Sect and become an Inner Sect Disciple."

She paused and added.

"The difference between the Inner Sect and the Outer Sect is like clouds and mud. Inner Sect Disciples have exclusive cultivation Immortal Caves, high-level Cultivation Techniques and Secret Manuals, and even Sect Elders who personally guide their cultivation. It is an opportunity that all Outer Sect Disciples would break their heads trying to secure."

After saying this, Han Qingxue tapped her feet lightly on the ground and accelerated again, her plain white robes fluttering like a butterfly. Her cold, clear voice drifted to their ears with the wind.

"Just travel with all your might; in another half a day, we will officially arrive at the Luoxue Sect's mountain gate."

A cold glint flashed in the depths of Ye Yun's eyes; entering the Sect was only the first step.

He would definitely take the top spot in the new student trial in a month's time; he had to gain a firm foothold in the Luoxue Sect.

Wang Yuyan also gripped her short sword tightly, following closely behind the two, her eyes full of determination.

...

Half a day passed in the blink of an eye. The setting sun sank below the horizon, dyeing the clouds across the sky a warm orange, and dusk gradually enveloped the mountains and fields.

The speeding figures finally slowed down. Ye Yun and Wang Yuyan looked up and were instantly stunned by the sight before them.

The Luoxue Sect stood towering on the peak of a snow-capped mountain range stretching for a thousand miles. Eternal snow covered the peaks, and the magnificent pavilions and jade buildings were all constructed from cold ice and spiritual jade.

Crystal-clear icicles hung from the upturned eaves, clouds and mist swirled among the mountains, and spiritual springs trickled down the icy cliffs, the splashing water droplets shimmering with a faint spiritual light.

The entire Sect was like an ice and snow celestial palace from the Nine Heavens, holy and majestic.

At the mountain gate, two guarding Disciples dressed in ice-colored Disciple robes stood solemnly, holding long swords.

Upon seeing Han Qingxue, they immediately bowed and saluted, their tones full of respect.

"Senior Sister Han!"

Han Qingxue's cold, clear face remained without a ripple; she merely nodded slightly, her thin lips parting to utter two words.

"Follow."

After speaking, she stepped into the towering ice-made mountain gate first, and Ye Yun and Wang Yuyan quickly followed close behind.

The moment she stepped into the Sect, Wang Yuyan's eyes lit up, and her little head turned incessantly.

She curiously examined the surrounding ice and snow pavilions, spiritual flowers, and exotic grasses, her eyes full of wonder.

She turned her head to look at Ye Yun beside her, only to see that he still wore a calm expression, as if the fairyland before them was nothing out of the ordinary.

Yet she clearly sensed that hidden in the depths of Ye Yun's eyes was a trace of imperceptible inquiry, which he had just concealed very well.

After traveling together for a few days, although the two could not be considered bosom friends, they had long since moved past the unfamiliarity of their first meeting. Wang Yuyan leaned in a bit closer and spoke softly.

"Ye Yun, this Luoxue Sect is too spectacular, isn't it? It's more impressive than any place in Qingyun City. Aren't you curious at all?"

Ye Yun's hand, hanging at his side, tightened slightly. He hid all the curiosity in his eyes, turned his head to look at Wang Yuyan, and his voice softened slightly.

"Although the spectacle is beautiful, it is ultimately an external thing. Entering the Sect to cultivate, gaining a firm foothold is the most important priority."

Wang Yuyan nodded as if she understood, though she still couldn't help but secretly look around.

Han Qingxue did not stop walking, leading the two across the snow-covered white jade long stairs and around the corridors carved with ice patterns.