Winter is gradually approaching.
Baizong is located in the north, where it is covered in heavy snow in winter.
The plum blossoms on the steps are like a chaotic snowflake; brushing them off only leaves you covered in them again. Ye Tian certainly couldn't compose such a poem, but even with his current level of cultivation, the heavy snow couldn't get close to him. Yet, he couldn't bear to keep the snow away.
He was still young when he went up the mountain. Winters in Baizong are very cold. Although his master was skilled in cultivation and could not be afraid of the cold, Ye Tian and Li Xiaoyao had to huddle together by the charcoal stove and rub their hands together to keep warm.
Later, after practicing martial arts, even if it was only the first level of the Yellow Millet Martial Arts, it could still resist the cold and wind. We would fight and play around every day, having a great time.
Time truly flies.
Half a year has passed since I obtained the system.
Ye Tian raised his cultivation level from the first stage of the Yellow Millet Realm to the fifth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm. This terrifying speed of cultivation, if it were to spread, would surely be astonishing.
Within the entire sect.
Master Wuchen Daoren, back then he couldn't break through to the Earthly Realm no matter what he tried.
He has now entered the first stage of becoming a semi-immortal.
Gu Nishang, a genius at the "Divine Realm" level, has already entered the third stage of the Half-Immortal realm and is just a few steps away from breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm.
Li Xiaoyao, at the half-step-half-immortal level, closely followed his master.
Su Muchen's talent is slightly inferior, but he has now broken through to the seventh level of the Cloud Realm.
Master Huayun has accumulated a wealth of experience and has now broken through to the peak of the ninth level of the Cloud Realm.
Su Li, this guest elder, has remained stagnant in his cultivation level, but he's holding back some energy; he might just give Ye Tian a surprise.
Liu Luolan remains at the first level of the Celestial Realm, having made no progress.
Washing the light gauze, the second realm of the clouds.
The system reward gift packs were distributed several days ago.
The reason it was delayed until today is because of the Winter Solstice. It marks the extreme of Yin, the beginning of Yang, the southernmost point of the sun, the shortest day, and the longest shadow; hence the name "Winter Solstice."
According to local custom, we should eat dumplings to ward off the cold.
The whole family gathered around the steaming charcoal stove, picking up dumplings from their plates, dipping them in vinegar, and chatting about everyday matters.
Just for good luck.
Ye Tian held Luanfeng by the scruff of its neck. The little cub had already reached the eighth level of the Cloud Realm. It was originally a divine pet, and now it was extremely intelligent.
The other divine pets and demonic creatures, having already reached the Cloud Realm, were already able to speak human language.
The phoenix itself has an overly strong divine bloodline and is unwilling to mimic others' speech. Only after it can transform into human form can it speak human language.
"If you dare to turn them all into divine objects for phoenixes again, I'll twist your head off and feed it to the dragon," Ye Tian emphasized.
The phoenix whimpered and sobbed several times, sounding aggrieved.
Seeing its pitiful act, Ye Tian sneered, "Alright, stop pretending. Shake out the spirit array, and I'll return those few pieces of junk to you."
Ye Tian didn't give away the magic weapon that the system had drawn last time.
We can't let this bad habit get the better of us.
"Hoo hoo." Luanfeng burst into laughter through her tears and nodded excitedly.
"Use it." Seeing that it cooperated, Ye Tian silently recited.
[Ding! Obtained the Nine Heavens Thunder Mountain-Protecting Killing Array. (Cloud Realm, no more than fifty people can enter.)]
[Ding! Obtained the Misty Phantom Mountain Protection Array. (Cloud Realm, no more than fifty people can enter.)]
[Ding! Obtained the Immovable Mountain-Protecting Formation. (Cloud Realm) Fifty people cannot enter.]
Killing formation, trapping formation, bewildering formation.
It's quite balanced, which satisfies Ye Tian.
"Here, take this." Ye Tian casually tossed the prize from the last lottery to Luan Feng.
[Ding! Your divine pet is equipped with a Phoenix Golden Feather, increasing its bloodline intimidation power by 20%.]
[Ding! Your divine pet is wearing the Phoenix Crown, increasing its intimidation power against its own kind by 80%.]
[Ding! The divine pet has consumed the Blazing True Essence Pill, increasing its fire power by 70%. (Enough to burn a Golden Immortal.)]
Tsk.
That's pretty impressive.
It truly lives up to its reputation as a divine pet.
From now on, we won't need to walk our dogs or release our hawks when we go out.
A phoenix can intimidate all kinds of creatures.
The mountain-protecting formation combines trapping, killing, and bewilderment. In total, it can trap over 150 experts at the Cloud Realm. The number is sufficient, but it has no deterrent effect on immortals; however, the solution is simple.
Ye Tian called out to everyone, leading the entire clan to the front and back.
Master Wuchen brandished his whisk and asked solemnly, "Disciple, what is the matter that warrants such a large commotion?"
"Could it be that someone has come to provoke us? Have those traitors from the Wu Dynasty arrived?" Liu Luolan's eyes were filled with murderous intent, and she gripped her longsword with a hint of anger.
Li Xiaoyao gritted his teeth and said, "These people dare to come? They're asking for death!"
"Let them step over my corpse first, then try entering our Hundred Sects!" Su Muchen said firmly.
Ye Tian was taken aback and froze for a second.
He quickly calmed down; this reaction from everyone was normal. It wasn't something that happened overnight; it was the result of holding it in for a long time.
Since Liu Luolan returned to the sect, she brought with her the Imperial Guards who had been killed by Ye Tian.
Rumors circulated that the Hundred Sects were to be slaughtered as a blood sacrifice, and the enemy was none other than the ruling power of the Martial Dynasty. No one said anything, acting as if nothing had happened, but in reality, they all felt a heavy weight on their hearts.
They just hadn't figured out a solution yet, so everyone was holding their breath and went down to cultivate with all their might.
Master Wuchen used to love going down the mountain to visit brothels in both the common people's court and the government's quarters, listening to music and touching legs. During this period, Master has never gone down the mountain.
Li Xiaoyao was obsessed with money and would occasionally go down the mountain to take on side jobs, making money wherever he could. He did things like exorcisms and drawing talismans. But he hasn't done it since the last time.
Su Muchen was lazy and loved to lie down; at this moment, he was like a lazy king. He used to be cowardly, but this time he wanted nothing more than to be the first to charge ahead.
Gu Nishang no longer disliked any realm and broke through it all the way.
Huan Qingsha has also been working hard to cultivate.
To Wuchen Daoren, to Ye Tian, to Li Xiaoyao, and to Su Muchen.
Bai Zong is their homeland; to them, Bai Zong is like that blue planet to Ye Tian.
There is the winter solstice, a warm charcoal stove, chopsticks that occasionally reach out after casual chatter, fire, and heavy snow.
Perhaps only such fiery family affection and fiery flavors can truly ward off the cold.
Everyone was watching him, their nerves on edge. If Ye Tian said something bad had happened at the Hundred Sects Association, they would definitely come down the mountain and fight to the death.
Ye Tian suddenly smiled, swallowed the weapon-refining food that had just entered his mouth, and said with relief, "Come on, I'll make you dumplings from my hometown, and we can talk while we eat."
Ye Tian bought some pork and scallions after going down the mountain, and then made some dumplings.
Surrounded by the charcoal stove, Ye Tian quickly stuffed dumplings into his mouth with his chopsticks and said, "Master, I've made the mountain-protecting formation... Gugu, let's practice our equipment together and see if we can make some decorations that will help the mountain-protecting formation."
"With it here, we have nothing to fear."
Master Wuchen was delighted: "Great! What are we waiting for? Let's do it now."
Hua Yun Daoist slapped him across the face and said, "What's the rush? You haven't even eaten the dumplings Xiao Tian made, what are you practicing with?"
Having been slapped, Daoist Wuchen felt a little wronged but didn't dare to argue. He picked at his dumplings and nodded, saying, "Delicious. Delicious."
Ye Tian was very satisfied, partly because of the food, and partly because of the group of masters and fellow disciples from the sect.
Since the Hundred Sects' disciple recruitment competition began, so many doubts have arisen. Every time Daoist Wuchen faints, the reasons are bizarre. No one in the sect has dared to inquire about it.
It's not that we're not curious, but rather that we have a tacit understanding.
It's good to have this group of people.
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