Ice Phoenix Sanctuary.
It is still the eternal flying snow in my memory.
Walking on the traceless snow, I slowly came to the door of the temple. My eyes wandered around. The pool, ice bed, ice sculptures... everything was exactly the same as I remembered.
After Mu Bingyun succeeded to the position of the patriarch, the Ice Phoenix Sacred Temple became her private place. But after a few years, she had not moved anything here at all, even the simple little things that Mu Xuanyin liked were still intact in their previous locations.
In the corner, there was a clear crack on an ice lantern. It was left when Mu Xuanyin (Chi Wuyao) forced him to drink the blood of the horned dragon and he went crazy and pounced on Mu Feixue... and it had never been repaired.
Seeing Yun Che standing there in a daze, Mu Bingyun whispered, “Come in.”
Yun Che did not take a step forward, and said absentmindedly: “If Master saw me now… would he be disgusted with me?”
Mu Bingyun was stunned. This Dark Lord, who had slaughtered countless stars and countless lives with a single order after returning, was so hesitant that he didn’t dare to step into the temple - the place with countless memories between him and Mu Xuanyin.
“Yes.” Mu Bingyun said, “Because you actually still address her as Master.”
"Back then, you didn't have to understand. But now... you still don't understand why she was so determined to expel you from the sect?"
“So what if I understand?” Yun Che said softly, followed by a sad and self-deprecating smile: “My naivety back then killed so many people. I would rather she disliked me and hated me.”
He slowly turned around and looked at Mu Bingyun: "Palace Master Bingyun, do you still hate me?"
Mu Bingyun turned her icy eyes away, then lightly took a step and stood in front of Yun Che. She raised her snow-white hand, and in front of Yun Che’s surprised gaze, her icy jade-like fingers gently stroked his cheek.
"Back then, when you were in the most pain, I beat you." Her voice was soft, like mist and dream, and her misty eyes were filled with the guilt that had been buried deep in her heart for many years: "Does it still hurt now?"
“…” The touch on his face was as soft as jade, and it touched his heart and soul. Yun Che’s eyes paused for a moment, and the corners of his lips moved slightly: “It has never hurt.”
When they parted at the Dark Cold Heavenly Lake, he sensed that Mu Bingyun's gentleness had turned into pain and gloom. When they met again today, her gloom seemed to have completely disappeared, and she had returned to the Mu Bingyun who was as cold on the outside and gentle on the inside as the "Ice Cloud" of the past.
At this time, a woman with a very beautiful face and a temperament as cold as a lotus walked out from behind an ice mirror in the temple.
Mu Feixue.
She saw Yun Che, saw the snow-white hand that was caressing his cheek, lowered her head slightly, and said softly, “Sect Master, Senior Brother Yun.”
Mu Bingyun bent her jade arm slightly and withdrew her hand unconsciously. Before she could say anything, Mu Feixue had already bowed and left silently.
“Feixue has made such great progress in the past few years.” Yun Che turned his head to look at the direction where Mu Feixue left. She was still within his perception, her steps were slow, and wherever she went, the snow and wind around her were softened.
Mu Bingyun smiled and said, "I was worried that she would be burdened by distracting thoughts in her heart, but the result was just the opposite. It seems that the same state of mind can sometimes have completely different effects on different people. Feixue is a very remarkable child, and she will definitely be able to shoulder the future of the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect."
Yun Che raised his hand and took out three purple crystal rings: “Inside these are resources taken from the Eternal Heaven Realm. They should allow the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect to develop in a short period of time.”
The accumulation of the king realm and the resources at the king realm level are unimaginable wealth for a middle-level star realm. With such resources, it is undoubtedly possible to cultivate a future generation of power that far exceeds the previous limit in a very short period of time.
Mu Bingyun reached out and took it, and scanned it with his spiritual sense, saying, "Okay, I will try my best to maximize its effect. These resources are enough to transform the sect within a generation."
Mu Bingyun took it without any intention of refusing, which surprised Yun Che for a moment.
Mu Bingyun turned around and walked into the bedroom. When she walked out, she was holding several folded Ice Phoenix Snow Clothes in her hands. The Ice Phoenix inscriptions on them were the style that belonged only to direct disciples.
“This is your Ice Phoenix robe, which was made by my sister herself.” Mu Bingyun said, “Although you are no longer an Ice Phoenix disciple and will not use it in the future, it is still yours after all. Leaving it here would only disappoint her… kindness back then.”
Yun Che lowered his eyes, slowly took it, and gently placed his fingers on the icy divine pattern on it. After a long while, he raised his eyes and said, “Palace Master Bingyun, I came here this time to visit her, and I hope you can leave with me.”
Mu Bingyun was previously kidnapped by the Brahma Emperor God Realm, and he would never allow this to happen a second time.
Without any surprise, Mu Bingyun shook her head gently, her voice as calm as water: "Yun Che, don't forget your current identity. Whether you are worried or guilty, just give it to your sister alone."
“As for me, and the Snow Song Realm, neither will nor should I become a burden to you. Even if the Snow Song Realm meets its worst end one day, being able to perish together with it will be my best destination.”
Although the voice was soft, it was extremely firm and irresistible.
"Also, I don't want you to visit her now. The blood and evil spirit in you are too strong now, and it will disturb her sleep. If one day you have achieved your goal and no longer need her to worry about you, then go visit her."
Yun Che: “…”
“If you really want to take someone away…” Mu Bingyun’s tone became meaningful: “Then take Fei Xue away.”
…………
After leaving the Ice Phoenix Holy Land, Yun Che stood high in the sky, letting his body move with the wind and snow. He looked at the boundless snowy land with an icy cold gaze... Not the kind that was heartless and bone-chilling, but rather calm and peaceful.
This was the calmest moment since he returned to the Eastern Divine Region. The blood on his hands and the cruelty in his heart seemed to be temporarily hidden by the ice and snow.
He really didn't go to the Heavenly Dark Frost Lake. Mu Bingyun's words touched him, especially because he shouldn't disturb her with blood and sin all over his body.
Eleven years ago, he came to the God Realm with Mu Bingyun with the simplest purpose, which might seem naive to the point of being ridiculous to others. This was the starting point of everything.
At that time, neither he nor Mu Bingyun could have imagined that it was him who would be the turning point of the fate of the entire God Realm.
The Eastern Divine Region was already at his feet. He had displayed his demonic might that shocked the world. The truth of that year was already known to the world. He also had the Northern Divine Region, a perfect retreat that would not be cut off or collapsed.
In terms of scale, strength, deterrence, and even people's hearts... He is now fully capable of dominating the Eastern and Northern Divine Realms, standing on equal footing with the Southern Divine Realm and the Western Divine Realm, and rebuilding the structure of the Divine Realm with a sufficiently strong attitude and voice.
Not to mention the Southern Divine Region, even if the Dragon Emperor returned at this moment, facing the terrifying strength displayed by the Northern Divine Region and this drastic change in the situation, he would definitely not act rashly.
However, Yun Che had no intention of stopping. The hatred in his heart calmed down in the ice and snow... but it never diminished in the slightest.
In this snowy area, the faces of those who attacked Mu Xuanyin in the past quickly emerged, and each one was extremely clear and unforgettable.
Especially... Long Bai, who dealt the fatal blow to Mu Xuanyin!
At this moment, in the wind and snow, a voice that existed in beautiful memories came.
“Ah? Have you really seen Senior Brother Yun Che? What does he look like now?”
A slender woman in ice-blue clothes asked anxiously and excitedly. She was at the Soul Realm, not as good as the other Ice Phoenix disciples around her, but she seemed to have a very special status among them.
Yun Che looked down at the woman in blue. When he heard the first word, he recognized that it was Mu Xiaolan's voice. After so many years, her back figure had not changed at all.
"It's just like in the projection... No, no, it's much scarier than in the projection. Especially his eyes. He couldn't breathe for a long time after just one glance." said a male Ice Phoenix disciple.
Another male Ice Phoenix disciple quickly reminded: "Junior Sister Xiaolan, he is now the Demon Lord, you must not call me Senior Brother anymore. Otherwise... otherwise, if the Demon Lord gets angry..."
He didn't dare to say any more.
“No, no.” Mu Xiaolan shook her head and said with certainty: “I believe that no matter how he changes, he will definitely not harm the Snow Song Realm. Hasn’t what happened in the past few days already proved it?”
The leading Ice Phoenix disciple said solemnly, “The former sect master died to save him, so he certainly wouldn’t have the heart to harm the Snow Song Realm. However, everyone in the Eastern Divine Region can clearly see how terrifying he is now. So, don’t ever think about getting close to him, and don’t discuss it in private. If he gets angry about something, then… uh… ah…”
He accidentally raised his head and glanced, and saw Yun Che in the sky. In an instant, his heart stopped, the hair on his body stood up, and the words in his mouth turned into a trembling throat friction sound.
Everyone subconsciously followed his gaze and looked over. Suddenly, the whole world became cold and silent. Everyone's faces turned pale, their pupils dilated as wide as possible, and their mouths opened wide, but no sound came out.
“Yun…Che…”
Mu Xiaolan stared blankly at the black shadow in the sky, murmured softly, then immediately reached out to cover her lips, not daring to make another sound.
When all of the Northern Divine Region had surrendered, countless God Lords could only tremble and prostrate themselves at his feet. Yun Che no longer needed to release the power of darkness. Just a glimmer of the most ordinary light was enough to devour countless souls into the abyss of fear.
Retracting his gaze, Yun Che walked away indifferently without saying a word.
The fear dissipated, and nearly half of the Ice Phoenix disciples sat down on the ground, gasping for breath, their bodies covered in cold sweat.
Mu Xiaolan stared blankly at the direction where Yun Che was going away, her vision gradually becoming blurry.
Back then, the man who was brought into the Snow Song Realm by her and her master, and who always laughed and scolded her, seemed to have become a distant dream, and could no longer be reached.
At this time, from a distant space, a voice full of dominance came loudly:
"Huo Poyun from the Flame God Realm is here to visit and ask to see the King of the Ice Cloud Realm."
In the air, Yun Che, who was about to fly north, stopped and turned his eyes slightly, but his expression was still calm and cold, without the slightest change.
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