118: Mirror Flower Snow Moon

After speaking, Lu Yuchan slowly stood up. At that very instant, the air within the pavilion suddenly stagnated.

In the originally warm air, tiny ice crystals appeared without warning.

These ice crystals did not fall from the sky; instead, they followed the spiritual power circulating around Lu Yuchan, transforming into snowflakes that drifted down silently.

In just a few breaths, the Cloud Vast Pavilion was blanketed in silver, forming a strange contrast with the early summer scene outside the courtyard.

Lin Feng could feel that this was his Revered Master using her profound cultivation to directly trigger a phenomenon of Heaven and Earth.

A crystalline snowflake condensed and spun at Lu Yuchan's fingertips.

The surrounding snowflakes seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, converging toward it and forming a flowing curtain of snow around her.

"This technique is called 'Mirror Flower Snow Moon'." Lu Yuchan's voice sounded exceptionally ethereal amidst the flying snow.

"It borrows the water spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth to condense the void into reality. When cultivated to Major Achievement, it can create a Clone identical to the original body to confuse enemies, or allow one to hide within a realm of ice and snow to avoid fatal crises."

She began to explain the essence of the technique, the trajectory of every snowflake aligning with a mysterious rhythm.

Lin Feng listened intently, discovering that this technique not only required precise control of spiritual power but also relied heavily on Divine Sense to perceive and guide the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

"You try it," Lu Yuchan said calmly.

Lin Feng followed her instructions and circulated his spiritual power, feeling slightly awkward at first.

But soon, ice crystals began to appear beside him, and the snowflakes falling within the pavilion converged toward him.

These snowflakes spun around him, gradually condensing into flakes of snow crystals.

Lu Yuchan watched quietly, a trace of surprise flashing in her eyes.

The introductory cultivation of 'Mirror Flower Snow Moon' focuses on using Divine Sense to draw upon the water spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth, turning Qi into ice.

For an ordinary Cultivator just starting out, condensing an ice crystal the size of an inch is no easy feat, yet the snow crystals around Lin Feng were the size of a palm, with lustrous light flowing along their edges; he had clearly glimpsed the threshold of this technique.

Just then, the snowflakes in front of Lin Feng suddenly accelerated, condensing into a hexagonal ice crystal.

This ice crystal was crystal clear, and as it slowly rotated, it absorbed all the surrounding snowflakes, its volume increasing by a few degrees.

Lu Yuchan finally let out a soft "Huh."

The cultivation of 'Mirror Flower Snow Moon' has its inherent difficulties at every step.

To be able to condense an ice crystal of this scale in such a short time meant that this Disciple's Divine Sense strength was likely far beyond her previous judgment.

"That is enough," she said, interrupting him. The flying snow in the pavilion gradually ceased, and the temperature returned to normal.

After Lin Feng left, the last trace of chill in the Cloud Vast Pavilion dissipated without a trace.

Lu Yuchan watched her Disciple's departing back, a flash of deep thought in her eyes.

The strength of this Disciple's Divine Sense was something perhaps even he himself had not fully realized yet.

Lin Feng returned to his Immortal Cave, looked at the few low-grade Puppets, and shook his head lightly.

These Puppets were fine for dealing with Qi Refinement Stage Cultivators, but if he were to truly encounter a Foundation Establishment Stage opponent, they would be no better than worthless rabble.

To craft a Foundation Establishment Early Stage Puppet that could truly fight alongside him, he needed the inner core of a Tier 4 Yao Beast as a core; such Materials were extremely scarce in the market.

He cast his gaze toward the north. Ten thousand li to the north was the North Nether Sea, where islands were scattered like stars and Yao Beasts were entrenched.

Recalling the time he and Fang Lingyao were trapped on a mysterious isolated island in the North Nether Sea for over two years, Lin Feng couldn't help but shake his head.

He made a trip to the market, exchanged for some Water-Avoidance Talismans and Yao-Repelling Incense, and stocked up on Qi-Recovery Medicinal Pills and healing medicine.

With everything prepared, on a morning when the mist had not yet dispersed, he piloted his wine immortal gourd and quietly left the mountain gate of the Tianxuan Sect.

The journey northward was far longer than he had imagined. For the first few days, the green mountains and clear waters beneath his feet were still familiar, and he could occasionally encounter flying boats or Escaping Light from other Sects.

The further north he went, the sparser the population became. After passing through a massive mountain range shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, the sea breeze finally blew toward him.

Looking out, the azure seawater was boundless, connecting with the distant sky.

Lin Feng first flew at a low altitude along the coastline; on the way, he had seen some low-grade sea bird Yao Beasts from afar, but he had no intention of entanglement and avoided them in advance.

This day, according to the guidance of the sea map, the silhouette of an island finally appeared on the sea level ahead.

The island was not small, and from afar, one could see a stretch of buildings built against the mountains on the island's east coast.

As the distance closed, the masts standing in the harbor and the Escaping Light shuttling back and forth in the air became clearly visible.

That afternoon, Lin Feng set foot on an island called Black Coral Island.

The sea breeze, carrying the unique scent of the North Nether Sea, blew toward him; the mystic ice City stood on the east coast of this large island.

The city was far more prosperous than he had imagined; shops lined both sides of the streets, and all kinds of Cultivators shuttled through them.

Just as he had settled down and prepared to inquire about news of Yao Beast sightings in the nearby waters, a piece of news spread through the entire city like a whirlwind.

The "Four Seas Association," the largest force controlling mystic ice City, announced that to exterminate the Tier 4 Yao Beast "Abyssal Thunder Flood Dragon" that had recently severely threatened the shipping lanes, they were holding a "Sea Hunting Assembly."

The notice stated that participants only needed to contribute to the extermination of the Yao Beast to receive generous Spirit Stone rewards, and if one could play a key role in killing the Thunder Flood Dragon, there was an additional grand reward of a "sea condensing gold core pill."

"sea condensing gold core pill..." Hearing the excited discussion of the surrounding Cultivators, Lin Feng's heart stirred.

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, condensing a Golden Core is a huge threshold; how many Geniuses have been stuck at this stage, unable to break through for their entire lives.

The value of this Medicinal Pill was enough to drive any Foundation Establishment Cultivator mad.

"The Four Seas Association is really making a big move this time!" A burly Cultivator surnamed Xiong with a full beard rubbed his hands, his eyes shining.

A sallow-faced Elder surnamed Huang nearby let out a cold snort and said in a hoarse voice:

"Hmph, Brother Xiong, is that Tier 4 Abyssal Thunder Flood Dragon so easy to deal with? That beast has been entrenched in the undersea volcano all year round; its lightning techniques are exceptionally fierce, and it is also cunning and suspicious.

The Four Seas Association is willing to bring out a treasure like the 'sea condensing gold core pill'; do you think it's being given away for free? In my opinion, this matter is suspicious; I fear it is not so simple."

"Fellow Daoist Huang, you are being overly cautious," another young Cultivator surnamed Zhao interjected.

"Wealth and honor are sought amidst danger. Without this sea condensing gold core pill, given our Aptitude and resources, I fear there is no hope for us to reach Core Formation in this life.

Now the Opportunity is right before our eyes. It is just dealing with one Tier 4 Yao Beast, and there are Core Formation Stage Seniors from the Four Seas Association holding the line; what is wrong with giving it a try?

Do you want to be like those mediocre people and die of old age at the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

The Cultivator surnamed Xiong nodded repeatedly after hearing this: "Fellow Daoist Zhao speaks the truth. The bold are stuffed to death, while the timid starve to death. For this Opportunity, I will fight with my life to compete for it."

The Elder surnamed Huang looked at the two, shook his head, and said nothing more.

Listening to these discussions, the thought of "might as well take it if it's there" gradually gained the upper hand in Lin Feng's mind.

A Tier 4 Yao Beast, while powerful, would be more than manageable if dozens of Foundation Establishment Cultivators worked together, with Core Formation Stage Seniors from the Four Seas Association holding the line.

Lin Feng followed the crowd toward an imposing hall by the sea. Sure enough, a long line had already formed in front of the hall, and the noise was incessant.

He silently lined up at the end of the queue, his gaze sweeping across the crowd.