201: Chapter 201 Undercurrents in the Divine Palace, A Fairy's Heart Flutters

Ice and Snow Divine Palace, Snowfall Hall.

This is the place where the Ice and Snow Divine Palace hosts its most distinguished guests, but at this moment, the atmosphere is somewhat subtle.

Palace Master Xuè Wúhén sits upright in the main seat, a hint of undetectable worry between her brows.

Below her sit several Elders with extraordinary auras; they are the powerful Elders of the Ice and Snow Divine Palace, responsible for various Sect affairs.

"Palace Master, is sealing the mountain for a hundred years too extreme?" A ruddy-faced, slightly plump Elder strokes his beard and speaks slowly. He is the Transmission Elder, Xuě Sōng.

"Although my Ice and Snow Divine Palace is weak, we have a ten-thousand-year Legacy. How can we shrink away just because of the threat from the Blood Fiend Sect? If this spreads, what face will my Ice and Snow Divine Palace have left?"

"Indeed, Palace Master." Another Elder with a gaunt face and sharp eyes speaks in a deep voice, echoing the sentiment. He is the Law Enforcement Elder, Xuě Lì.

"Although Senior Lin has vast Divine Abilities and frightened off Old Ancestor Blood Demon, he is an outsider after all. The foundation of the Ice and Snow Divine Palace lies in our own strength.

Sealing the mountain for a hundred years may avoid the sharp edge for now, but it also cuts off contact with the outside world, affecting resources and the source of Disciples. In the long run, the Sect may decline."

"Elder Xuě Sōng, Elder Xuě Lì, what you say is not without reason." Palace Master Xuè Wúhén taps the armrest lightly, her voice cold and clear.

"But have you ever thought that Old Ancestor Blood Demon will not let this go after suffering such a setback? With his Golden Immortal Realm, if he acts recklessly and unites with other Demonic Path forces to make a comeback, how can my Ice and Snow Divine Palace resist?"

"This..." Xuě Sōng and Xuě Lì look at each other, speechless for a moment.

They witnessed the might of a Golden Immortal with their own eyes. If not for Lin Wan's intervention, the Ice and Snow Divine Palace would have already been reduced to ruins.

"Furthermore," Palace Master Xuè Wúhén's tone turns cold, "Senior Lin has done a great favor for my Ice and Snow Divine Palace. He is staying in the palace to Cultivate in seclusion, and we should provide him with a safe environment.

If, due to our negligence, Senior is disturbed, how could my Ice and Snow Divine Palace face the world?"

At the mention of Lin Wan, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly becomes solemn.

Everyone shows reverence in their eyes. That mysterious Senior who could frighten off a Golden Immortal with two words is the Ice and Snow Divine Palace's greatest reliance and its biggest secret.

Offending him would have even more severe consequences than offending Old Ancestor Blood Demon.

"The Palace Master is absolutely right." Grand Elder Bing Yun speaks slowly, her voice aged yet powerful.

"As long as Senior Lin is in the palace, my Ice and Snow Divine Palace remains as stable as Mount Tai. Sealing the mountain for a hundred years certainly has its drawbacks, but the benefits outweigh them.

Firstly, it avoids retaliation from the Blood Fiend Sect; secondly, it allows us to concentrate resources to Cultivate Disciples and improve the Sect's strength; thirdly, it allows Senior Lin to Cultivate in peace.

When Senior emerges from seclusion, or when our Ice and Snow Divine Palace's strength has improved, it will not be too late to open the mountain gates."

Grand Elder Bing Yun is highly respected in the Ice and Snow Divine Palace. As soon as she speaks, Xuě Sōng and Xuě Lì stop talking. Other Elders nod in agreement.

"Since that is the case, then we shall proceed according to the plan." Palace Master Xuè Wúhén makes the final decision.

"Issue the order: from this day forward, the Ice and Snow Divine Palace is sealed for a hundred years! No Disciple is allowed to leave without authorization.

Outer Sect Disciples are to strengthen patrols; Inner Sect Disciples are to Cultivate in seclusion; Core Disciples will be personally guided by the Elders.

Sect resources will be prioritized for Disciples with potential. We must raise the strength of my Ice and Snow Divine Palace to a new level within a hundred years!"

"Yes!" All the Elders respond in unison.

"In addition," Palace Master Xuè Wúhén pauses, her gaze sweeping over everyone, her tone becoming more serious.

"Everything regarding Senior Lin is the highest secret of the Sect! No one is allowed to leak a single word of what was said in the hall today! Violators will be treated as traitors to the Sect, and their Divine Souls will be destroyed!"

"We will strictly obey the Palace Master's order!" The group's expressions tighten as they reply again.

The meeting concludes, and the Elders disperse one by one.

Palace Master Xuè Wúhén sits alone in the main hall, looking at the snowflakes falling outside, her brows slightly furrowed.

The decision to seal the mountain is a helpless move, but a necessary one. The burden on her shoulders is heavy.

"Palace Master." A soft voice sounds, and Fairy Shuiyun and Liu Qingqing walk in together.

After their experience in the Chaos Ruins, the temperament of both women has changed slightly; they are less naive and more composed and determined.

"Shuiyun, Qingqing, you are here." Palace Master Xuè Wúhén shows a gentle smile. Shuiyun and Liu Qingqing are the Disciples she values most, and they are the future hope of the Ice and Snow Divine Palace.

"Palace Master, is Senior Lin... doing well?" Fairy Shuiyun asks softly, her beautiful eyes filled with concern.

After Lin Wan frightened off Old Ancestor Blood Demon that day, he returned directly to the quiet room on the Ice Peak and has not appeared since. She is somewhat worried.

"Senior Lin is in seclusion, stabilizing his Realm, so he should be fine." Palace Master Xuè Wúhén says, her gaze lingering on Shuiyun's face for a moment, her heart stirring slightly.

This Disciple of hers has always been cold and aloof, dedicated to the Dao, and has never shown interest in any man. Now, she is so concerned about Senior Lin...

"That is good." Fairy Shuiyun sighs in relief, a faint, imperceptible blush appearing on her pretty face.

She doesn't know what has come over her; ever since the Chaos Ruins, when Lin Wan descended like a Heavenly God, fixed space and time with a single finger, and saved them from danger, that gray figure has been etched into her heart.

That indifferent gaze, the grace with which he turned powerful enemies into dust with a flick of his finger—it all made her heart flutter, unable to calm down.

Liu Qingqing blinks her large eyes, looking at her Master and then at her Senior Sister, smiling mischievously: "Master, Senior Sister, do you think Senior Lin... likes quiet places?

I see him always staying in the quiet room alone; it must be so boring. Why don't we find a time to visit Senior Lin, thank him for saving our lives, and by the way... ask him for advice on Cultivation?"

Palace Master Xuè Wúhén glares at Liu Qingqing: "Nonsense! Senior Lin is in seclusion; how can we disturb him easily?"

"But..." Liu Qingqing pouts, wanting to say something more, but is gently pulled by Shuiyun.

"Qingqing, do not be rude." Fairy Shuiyun says softly, but a flicker of excitement flashes in her beautiful eyes. Visiting Senior Lin... this thought has been swirling in her mind for a long time.

Palace Master Xuè Wúhén sees the expressions of the two women and sighs inwardly. The word 'love' is the hardest to understand.

A figure like Senior Lin is like a Dragon in the Nine Heavens, while they are merely little birds in the mortal dust; the gap is too great. This sentiment is probably destined to be like a reflection in a mirror or a flower in the water.

"Alright, you two go into seclusion as well." Palace Master Xuè Wúhén waves her hand.

"This trip to the Chaos Ruins has brought you significant gains; digest them well and strive for a Breakthrough soon. The future of the Sect depends on you."

"Yes, Master (Palace Master)." Fairy Shuiyun and Liu Qingqing bow and exit the Snowfall Hall.

Stepping out of the hall, the cold wind hits them, bringing the chill of snowflakes.

Liu Qingqing rubs her hands, breathing hot air, and leans close to Fairy Shuiyun, whispering: "Senior Sister, do you... like Senior Lin?"

Fairy Shuiyun's delicate body trembles slightly, and two blushes immediately fly onto her pretty face.

She glares at Liu Qingqing reproachfully: "What nonsense are you talking about! Senior Lin is a Senior expert who saved our lives; I... I just respect him."

"Oh—just respect—huh—" Liu Qingqing drags out the sound, smiling teasingly.

"Then just now in the hall, who was it who was anxiously asking if Senior Lin was okay? And who was it whose eyes lit up when hearing about visiting Senior Lin?"

"You... asking for a beating!" Fairy Shuiyun is both shy and annoyed, reaching out to twist Liu Qingqing's ear.

"Ouch, Senior Sister, mercy! I won't do it again!" Liu Qingqing laughs and dodges, running a few steps away, then turns back to make a face at Fairy Shuiyun.

"Senior Sister, if you like him, just go for it! Although Senior Lin is powerful, he is still a man! I think he cares about you too! In the Chaos Ruins, he blocked in front of you!"

After saying this, Liu Qingqing giggles and runs far away.

Fairy Shuiyun stands in place, letting the snowflakes fall on her hair and shoulders, while Liu Qingqing's words echo in her mind.

"He cares about me... too?" The scene in the Chaos Ruins, where Lin Wan stood in front of her and extinguished the Golden Immortal vengeful spirit Incarnation with a single finger, flashes before her eyes again.

At that moment, that gray figure was so tall and so reassuring in her heart.

"But... am I worthy of him?" Fairy Shuiyun looks down at her fair hands, a sense of inferiority welling up in her heart.

Lin Wan is a Senior expert who can frighten off a Golden Immortal with two words, while she is just an ordinary Heavenly Immortal Cultivator, a Disciple of the Ice and Snow Divine Palace. There is a chasm-like gap between them.

"Work hard on Cultivation." Fairy Shuiyun clenches her fists, a flash of determination in her beautiful eyes.

"Only by becoming stronger can I... stand by his side."

She turns and walks towards her Immortal Cave. Her back, in the wind and snow, appears somewhat thin, yet incomparably firm.

Ice Peak, quiet room.

Lin Wan does not know everything that happened outside, nor does he know that a Fairy is harboring secret feelings for him. All his mind is immersed in Cultivation.

The Chaos Dao Derivation Scripture runs slowly in his body, the Chaos Dao Seed beating like a heart, swallowing and spitting out pure Chaos Qi.

His Realm is steadily improving at the Middle Stage of the Heavenly Immortal Realm.

His Physical Body, Divine Soul, and immortal essence are all constantly strengthening under the nourishment of the Chaos Qi.

And his Divine Sense is mostly immersed in the Space-Time Tower, comprehending the Law of space and time.

On the first floor of the Space-Time Tower, the time flow is ten times that of the outside world. Here, he has ample time to deduce and comprehend.

"Space and time are the two basic Laws that constitute the world. Time is the warp, space is the woof, weaving into the long river of fate..." In Lin Wan's mind, the exposition on space and time from the "Chaos Dao Derivation Scripture" echoes.

He extends a finger and taps lightly in front of him.

"Fix."

The space in front of him condenses slightly, and the flow of time seems to slow down a fraction. But it only lasts for a breath before returning to normal.

"Still not enough." Lin Wan shakes his head. His comprehension of the Law of space and time is still at a superficial stage.

He can only achieve small-scale, short-term space-time solidification, and it consumes a lot. To influence space and time on a large scale and for a long time, as he did in the Chaos Ruins and when confronting Old Ancestor Blood Demon, requires deeper comprehension and stronger Cultivation to support it.

"However, the gestation of the space-time Clone is going smoothly." With a thought, the light spot in his Dantian representing the space-time Clone lights up slightly.

Inside the light spot, a blurry figure is slowly taking shape. The outline of that figure is exactly the same as Lin Wan's, only surrounded by mysterious space-time power, appearing mysterious and ethereal.

"At this speed, within a hundred years, the space-time Clone should be able to form initially. By then, my strength will have a qualitative leap." A hint of anticipation flashes in Lin Wan's eyes.

Once the space-time Clone reaches Major Achievement, it will not only increase his combat power exponentially but also allow his comprehension of the Law of space and time to advance by leaps and bounds.

"Besides the space-time Clone, other Clones need to be put on the agenda." Lin Wan ponders.

The eight great Clones of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, and Ice require Heaven And Earth Treasure of corresponding attributes to gestate. These resources are probably not easy to find in the Beichen Immortal Domain.

"It seems I must find a way to leave the Beichen Immortal Domain and go to a wider world." Lin Wan thinks to himself.

The Beichen Immortal Domain is just a small Immortal Domain in a corner of the myriad worlds. To quickly improve his strength and condense Clones, he must go to a place with more abundant resources and more Opportunities.

"However, before leaving, I must first solve the trouble of the Blood Fiend Sect." A cold light flashes in Lin Wan's eyes.

Old Ancestor Blood Demon is vengeful and will never give up because of one setback. Moreover, the news of him frightening off Old Ancestor Blood Demon has probably spread, which will attract more covetous eyes.

He must improve his strength as soon as possible to deal with the potential storm.

"Cultivate in seclusion for ten years, stabilize the Realm, and comprehend space and time. Ten years later, emerge from seclusion, solve the Blood Fiend Sect, and then... leave the Beichen Immortal Domain."

Lin Wan sets his plan, closes his eyes again, and immerses himself in Cultivation.

Outside the quiet room, the wind and snow continue. The Ice and Snow Divine Palace, under Lin Wan's protection, enters a hundred-year period of sealing the mountain.

And in the outside world, the legend of "Senior Lín Fēng" is intensifying, and hidden currents are surging and gathering.