The Golden Crow flames slowly sank, and within the ice crystal barrier formed by the Ice Phoenix elders, the ice layer sank nearly a thousand feet deep... and the ice that disappeared was definitely not ordinary ice, but extremely tough black ice that had endured the cold for countless years.
However, no one seemed to notice the disappearing profound ice, and everyone’s eyes were fixed firmly on Yun Che.
After an unknown amount of time, the Golden Crow flames finally died out. Yun Che’s outstretched arms dropped down, and the ice crystal barrier around his body also disappeared. He waved his right hand, and a blue light flashed. A layer of ice instantly condensed on the melted hole below. His feet also stepped silently on the ice layer.
“Ah… uh…”
Huo Poyun was hunched over, his entire body from face to limbs was red, and at first glance he looked like he was cooked. Sweat was pouring down from all parts of his body. He barely stood there in a twisted posture, his entire body was weak, his eyes were wide open as wide as they could be, his eyeballs bulging outwards, staring intently at Yun Che who was standing there intact, releasing an indescribable chaotic color.
Bang!
With a slight sound, Huo Poyun's body swayed and he fell heavily to his knees on the ground. However, his pair of violently trembling eyes were still staring at Yun Che. No matter what, he could not believe what he saw.
Huo Rulie, who was standing right next to him, did not help him up. Instead, he stood there motionless, as if he was under a spell. His pupils trembled even more violently than Huo Poyun's... so violently that they seemed to explode at any moment.
"This...this...actually...I..."
Yan Wancang opened and closed his mouth several times, but his words were incoherent. He was so shocked that he didn't even know what he wanted to say.
Not only them, but also the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect, there was not even a trace of cheering. Everyone seemed to have their souls sucked out, and even though Yun Che was standing there intact... they could not believe their eyes no matter what.
“…” Mu Huanzhi looked at Yun Che, then at Mu Xuanyin. He opened his mouth several times but couldn’t utter a single word.
No one could have imagined this result, and no one could have believed it. Even Mu Xuanyin had sent him a message to confirm it beforehand. But for Yun Che, this was an inevitable result. Not to mention Huo Poyun, even if Huo Rulie used the "Nine Suns' Sky Wrath", it would not have hurt a hair on his head.
He said slowly, "Three moves have been made. Now, it's my turn to attack."
Previously, he was still thinking that although the pure Golden Crow Flame could not hurt him, with his own strength, he would definitely not be able to hurt Huo Poyun, who was in the Divine Tribulation Realm. However, Huo Poyun had forcibly released the "Nine Suns' Wrath of Heaven", and his entire body's profound energy had been exhausted. Now, he might not even have the slightest amount of self-defense strength to sustain. It would not be too difficult to knock him down now.
“…” Yun Che’s words finally made Huo Poyun’s shrinking pupils regain some focus. He knelt on the ground, not standing up… and it seemed that he was unable to stand up. He slowly lowered his head, took a few deep breaths, and said with difficulty: “No need… I give up…”
"..." Huo Rulie didn't say anything. He tilted his head back, slowly closed his eyes, and took a long breath. After a long time, he exhaled with difficulty.
“Yun Che… won!” Mu Huanzhi finally growled.
This shout, with slightly out-of-control profound energy, made the eardrums of all the Ice Phoenix disciples present, who were in a dream, buzz. Looking at Yun Che standing proudly and Huo Poyun kneeling on the ground, they woke up from their dreams and burst into excited roars.
“We won! Senior Brother Yun Che won… The Sect Master won!”
“It turns out that Senior Brother Yun Che is so powerful… No wonder the Sect Master chose Senior Brother Yun Che as his personal disciple.”
“Nonsense, he’s the sect master. How could the sect master’s vision be wrong? Senior Brother Yun Che is more than just better than Senior Brother Han Yi… He is more than ten times better.”
“Senior Brother Yun Che is really only at the Divine Origin Realm? Huh… How terrifying! The Divine Origin Realm actually defeated the Divine Tribulation Realm!”
“I’m not defeated. If we really fight, Senior Brother Yun Che will definitely not be his opponent. Senior Brother Yun Che won because of the elemental law… The rumors that Senior Brother Yun Che sneaked into the Tianchi Lake for a thousand feet are indeed true! The Divine Origin Realm is so terrifying. I dare not imagine the future. Maybe, in the future, he may be as powerful as the Sect Master.”
“…Then doesn’t it mean that he is likely to become the next Great Realm King of our Snow Song Realm?”
“It’s so possible!”
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The cheers were overwhelming and lasted for a long time. When this sect conference started, Yun Che had endured all kinds of envious, jealous, puzzled and dissatisfied looks, but no awe. But now, every look was so eager that it seemed to be burning.
This was not just Yun Che’s victory. With the confrontation and bet between Mu Xuanyin and Huo Rulie, this had already become a competition that concerned the dignity of the two worlds.
Huo Poyun’s talent was extremely terrifying. When Mu Hanyi was defeated by him, all the Ice Phoenix disciples were horrified and desperate… But in the blink of an eye, he was defeated by Yun Che.
And he just collapsed and admitted defeat.
Amid the deafening cheers, Yun Che walked towards Huo Poyun.
Huo Poyun lowered his head deeply, his body trembling slightly, and a thick layer of depression and gloom surrounded him.
There was no doubt that this was a true child of destiny. His talent was so high that no one could match him in the entire history of the Flame God Realm, not to mention in the contemporary world. The three major sect leaders had personally acknowledged this.
He is proud, but not arrogant. And he has more capital to be proud than anyone else.
And it was such a person who used up all his strength...but was defeated by someone whose cultivation was far inferior to his own.
This was an extremely heavy blow... It might even become a shadow for him, a nightmare on his path to the Mystical Dao, thus creating an obstacle to his future breakthroughs... And it might even be a huge obstacle.
Yun Che didn’t want the light of a true genius to dim because of himself.
“Brother Poyun,” Yun Che walked in front of Huo Poyun and extended his hand to him: “In terms of the laws, I am the winner, but in terms of profound strength, I am far inferior to you. This competition is not fair to you, and I am unworthy of my victory.”
"I am the same age as you, but your profound cultivation is so much better than mine. I am extremely envious and admire you. From now on, I will definitely take you as my goal. You must work harder and don't let me surpass you in the profound way. And I will definitely not let you surpass me in the law of elements!"
Huo Poyun raised his head and looked at Yun Che steadily. After a moment, his gaze gradually calmed down. He then reached out his hand, held Yun Che’s hand, and slowly stood up.
“I, Huo Poyun, have never admitted defeat.” The decadence and gloom dissipated like morning mist, and the corners of his lips blossomed, with a confident smile filled with gratitude: “Although I lost today... but one day, I will win back. Brother Yun Che, you better be careful.”
From Yun Che's words, he heard not the pity of the victor for the loser, but sincerity without the slightest impurity.
“Same to you.” Yun Che also smiled.
The two people's hands clenched at the same time, and they felt a sense of mutual respect for each other.
Yan Wancang and Yan Juehai looked at each other, and Yan Juehai sighed deeply: “In this generation, the Snow Song Realm has produced an extremely extraordinary figure.”
“The strength of the elemental law determines the upper limit of what can be achieved. This young man named Yun Che… may surpass Mu Xuanyin in the future. This is really frightening and exciting.”
What Yan Wancang said was the highest praise he had ever given in his life. However, Yan Juehai was not surprised, but nodded slowly without hesitation.
“Not arrogant or proud, what a noble demeanor!” Yun Che’s actions made Mu Huanzhi’s eyes light up, and he was very appreciative.
The elders and palace masters all nodded deeply, with approval on their faces... In front of the three great sect masters of the Flame God Realm, it really brought honor to our Ice Phoenix Divine Sect!
Previously, not only the disciples, but also the elders and palace masters had always had doubts about Mu Xuanyin giving up Mu Hanyi and choosing Yun Che. But now, they realized how correct and wise Mu Xuanyin's choice was, and they were ashamed of their previous doubts.
“Che’er, come back.” Mu Xuanyin ordered.
Yun Che followed his words and returned to Mu Xuanyin’s side. Mu Xuanyin’s cold gaze had already fallen on Huo Rulie: “Huo Rulie, the outcome has been decided now. You haven’t forgotten what you said before, have you?”
Huo Rulie raised his head abruptly. He gritted his teeth and panted, "If I lose, I lose! Mu Xuanyin, don't worry. I, Huo Rulie, will never regret what I said even if the sky collapses and the earth breaks apart! Even if you want to kill me now, I will die cleanly in front of you... and I will swear that I will never let the Jinwu Sect pursue the matter! Are you satisfied!?"
"Master!" Huo Poyun shouted in surprise.
“Your life?” Mu Xuanyin snorted coldly. “During the years when Bingyun was suffering from the poison, I did dream of taking your life! But now Bingyun has recovered, and I am not so selfish as to let the lives of the two worlds be destroyed because of a personal grudge. Your life is no longer of any value to me. Even if you offer your life to me, I would not even bother to take it.”
Huo Rulie was slightly stunned, then said in a deep voice: "Then what do you want me to do!"
“This king wants something from you!” As Mu Xuanyin spoke, a snowstorm suddenly descended. In an instant, it completely engulfed the burning energy brought by the “Nine Suns’ Wrath of Heaven”, turning the world back into ice and cold:
"This king wants the complete Golden Crow Burning World Record from your Golden Crow Sect!"
“…” Yun Che’s eyes moved.
“What did you say?” Huo Rulie was shocked. He had never expected Mu Xuanyin to make such a request.
“This… King of the Snow Song Realm, please allow me to speak.” Yan Wancang said solemnly, “The Golden Crow Record of the Burning World is the core profound skill of the Golden Crow Sect, and cannot be passed on to outsiders. Moreover… only those who possess the Golden Crow bloodline or the Golden Crow spirit can practice the Golden Crow Record of the Burning World. Even if someone outside the Golden Crow Sect obtains it, they simply cannot practice it. It is even more contradictory and repulsive to your sect’s icy profound strength in terms of properties. I really don’t know why the King of the Snow Song Realm would want to read the Golden Crow Record of the Burning World?”
“I have no obligation to tell you what my purpose is.” Mu Xuanyin said mercilessly: “Huo Rulie, are you going to give it to me or not?”
Not to mention Yan Wancang and others, even the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect was deeply surprised. No one understood why the sect leader would ask for the Golden Crow Burning World Record in the face of Huo Rulie, who said he would "never break his promise" and "can make any request."
As an ancient divine art, a profound practitioner would naturally want to read it... but it was just a reference. Without the Golden Crow bloodline or divine soul, it was impossible to practice it. And the Ice Phoenix Divine Sect practiced the ice-based profound art, so it was even more impossible to practice it.
Yan Juehai frowned, and at the same time transmitted a message to Yan Wancang and Huo Rulie: "For someone like Mu Xuanyin who has reached the Divine Lord Realm, it would be extremely difficult for her to make even a small step forward. She wants to obtain the Golden Crow Burning World Record, probably because she wants to comprehend something from it. Although she cannot practice it, it is an ancient divine art after all, and contains the laws and principles of the True God."
Yan Wancang thought silently and nodded slightly. This was indeed the only explanation.
The veins on Huo Rulie's forehead trembled. After a burst of heavy breathing, he said in a low voice: "I, Huo Rulie...my words are as good as gold!"
As the voice fell, a flame suddenly burst out from his hand, and as his palm turned, it flew towards Mu Xuanyin.
Mu Xuanyin grabbed it with one hand, and the flames immediately went out. In her hand, there was a jade scroll that was shining with red gold light. She did not open it to check, but put it away directly, and said lightly: "Master Huo is indeed trustworthy. I will look up to you for the time being."
"Hmph!" Huo Rulie snorted coldly, and fire seemed to burst out of every pore in his body.
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[I advise everyone to eat breakfast on time. I am now suffering from the consequences of sleeping until noon when I was in college and writing until late at night in the past few years... I feel like dying when I get angry.]
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