Chapter 2243: Chapter 2240: Endless Snow Mountain’s Number One Heavenly Talent

After the four great guardians, come the elders.

The nine elders of the Ice Emperor Palace, as well as the nine elders of the Ice Storm Sword Pavilion.

Behind them are sixteen young people, who are the Sixteen Venerable Envoys.

Whoosh... whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...

The group descended onto the chief platform.

"Greetings to the guardians, elders, and venerable envoys."

Surrounding them, everyone bowed in unison.

Even Xia Canglan, standing beside Xiao Yi, joined in with cupped hands saluting.

In the entire venue, only Xiao Yi stood proudly, making no move.

This behavior, witnessed by the martial artists of the Ice Emperor Palace yesterday, left them helpless, only casting a sidelong glance.

However, the group from the Ice Storm Sword Pavilion seemed naturally displeased, all frowning in unison.

Especially among those around the Ice Crystal Martial Arts Arena, over a hundred people immediately scowled with hostility.

"Who is this boy, so ignorant of etiquette, not knowing rank and order?"

"Since when does the Ice Emperor Palace have such ill-mannered disciples?"

Among those hundred people, several with arrogant expressions directly scolded.

Xiao Yi frowned slightly but said nothing.

Beside him, Xia Canglan let out a cold laugh, glancing at those several people as if looking at a group of fools.

On the chief platform, among the four great guardians, apart from Xia Yifeng, the other three also frowned but said nothing.

The group merely flickered, collectively stepping before Xiao Yi.

"Master Xiao Yi."

The Four Great Guardians and the two groups of nine elders cupped their hands in unison, showing no disrespect.

"Guardians and elders," Xiao Yi cupped his hands in return.

It was only until this moment that the hundred or so people realized, their expressions immediately changing with shock.

"Is that the legendary Xiao Yi?"

"To have the Four Great Guardians and elders act as equals?"

"But he seems more like an arrogantly bold young man."

"One wonders if his skills are truly as strong."

"Hmph, being able to defeat the Eight Venerable Envoys of the Ice Emperor Palace doesn’t mean he can defeat our eight senior brothers and sisters of the Ice Storm Sword Pavilion."

On the Ice Crystal Martial Arts Arena.

The burly elder, Lu Long, withdrew his hand and stepped forward first, "I am Lu Long, the current protector of the Ice Storm Sword Pavilion."

"I have heard of Master Xiao Yi’s intentions in coming to the Ice Emperor Palace from the three guardians of the Ice Palace."

"I am also aware of the entire process and reasons."

"By rights, obtaining three ancient Ice Venerate Tokens that recognize you as their master does indeed qualify you to enter the fourth floor of the Ice Palace for cultivation, I do not object to this."

"However, there is a stipulated time for the fourth floor of the Ice Palace to open, last opened more than half a year ago."

"The Sixteen Venerable Envoys have all entered and gained their opportunities."

"If Master Xiao Yi enters during the next opening of the fourth floor, I would not oppose half a word."

"But..." Lu Long paused, emphasizing his tone, "if you wish to make an exception, forcing everyone to accommodate you, breaking the rules to allow you alone to cultivate, that is absolutely impossible."

"It would be unfair to the other disciples of our Ice Storm Sword Pavilion and the Ice Emperor Palace."

"Just state the conditions," Xiao Yi interrupted lightly.

"Direct," Lu Long nodded, "as with the previous Ice Emperor Palace, first you must prove you have that qualification."

"You have the qualification to enter the fourth floor of the Ice Palace."

"However, to make everyone accommodate you alone in the Ice Emperor Palace, that is far from enough."

"Prove to me that you have that qualification."

"How to prove?" Xiao Yi asked softly.

"Very simple," Lu Long said, "defeat me."

Lu Long’s voice was quite boisterous, appearing to be a straightforward person.

However, the words he spoke now...

Earlier, Guardian Bing and Guardian Nangong had merely set limits without taking action themselves.

This time, Lu Long’s condition was that he personally take action.

"Guardian Lu Long, are you joking?" Xiao Yi squinted.

This was not mere difficulty, but outright bullying.

"No," Lu Long shook his head seriously, "I do not like to joke."

"Nor am I bullying a young junior like you, for if it was spread, even if I won, it would be an unfair victory."

"I will only use one sword, if you can receive it, I’ll count myself as defeated."

"Receive your one sword?" Xiao Yi chuckled, a confident smile curling at the corner of his lips.

Just about to nod.

Beside him, Xia Canglan swiftly grabbed Xiao Yi’s arm, saying in a deep voice, "Do not accept."

In front, Xia Yifeng said in a deep voice, "Guardian Lu Long, you must be joking, few in this world can receive your single sword strike, maybe just a few legends in contemporary times."

"Even I or Guardian Bing and others can’t withstand a single strike."

"Guardian Lu Long possesses the Dragon and Snake Bloodline, and has awakened the Ice Illusion Dragon Soul, with one sword as the Mad Dragon Impact, capable of shattering the sky and splitting the earth."

Xia Yifeng, on the surface, seemed to praise Lu Long’s strength.

In fact, he was reminding Xiao Yi of Lu Long’s powerful Martial Soul, bloodline, and extraordinary strength.

"Boy, are you frightened?" Lu Long ignored Xia Yifeng, only looking at Xiao Yi, his elderly eyes filled with dominance and disdain.

That disdain was the contempt of a proud Sword Cultivator.

Xiao Yi was just about to reply.

Beside him, Xia Canglan spoke out, "Guardian Lu Long’s power is unparalleled today."

"However, the Dragon and Snake’s power is strong with the first sword, but it weakens with the second sword."

"Perhaps Guardian Lu Long can let Master Xiao Yi receive your second sword?"

Lu Long sneered, "I haven’t yet unleashed my first sword, how can there be a second sword?"

"Xia Canglan, with all your words, why don’t you take my first sword?"

"Or let Xia Yifeng, your Hidden Master, take it?"

Beside him, Xia Canglan’s face suddenly darkened.

Xia Yifeng chuckled lightly, "If Guardian Lu Long is so confident, why not allow Master Xiao Yi to summon the Asura Hall Master to take your sword?"

"I’ve heard that one punch from the Asura Hall Master can also cause mountains to crumble, with unparalleled power."

"Not sure if your sword strike is stronger, or the Asura Hall Master’s punch more formidable."

"You..." Lu Long’s face instantly changed, his previous pride and confidence quickly diminishing.

"Oh right," Xia Yifeng said lightly, "the Asura Hall Master is the foremost Body Cultivator today, in terms of status, it might be a bit unfair for him to take your sword."

"How about summoning the Demon Hunting Main Hall Master? The Demon Hunting Main Hall Master doesn’t pursue such brute force, so that wouldn’t count as bullying you, right?"

"Oops, but that’s not right either. Back then the Demon Hunting Main Hall Master could penetrate deep into the Demon Domain, causing chaos, and killed three Demon Race Supremes."

"The physical sturdiness of the Demon Race Supreme isn’t lesser than your one sword."

"Maybe we should summon Senior Luoo instead." Xia Yifeng showed a playful smile, "Senior Luoo doesn’t have any legendary feats, probably just an empty reputation."

This was Xia Yifeng’s last sentence.

But Lu Long’s expression had already become inexplicably complex.

Xiao Yi clearly noticed Lu Long’s changing expression, becoming particularly intense upon hearing the words ’Senior Luoo’.

"Shall we summon another Main Hall Master, Guardian Lu Long, choose one?" Xia Canglan chuckled.

"Nonsense." Lu Long instantly raged, "Xia Canglan, Xiao Yi, are you planning to leverage the Eight Palaces against me? Do you think I’m afraid?"

Xia Canglan coldly laughed, "Guardian Lu Long, isn’t it that you’re now using your power to oppress a young junior? Do you think this junior is afraid of you?"

"Very well, then." Lu Long shouted in anger, "I will see what capabilities this so-called Eight Palace Master has, and whether you can defeat our Pavilion’s heavenly talent."

"Lingg Shuang, step forward."

Lu Long shouted fiercely, then flashed back to the chief platform.

From the chief platform appeared a graceful figure soaring through the air.

It was a woman of extraordinary beauty with fair skin.

The most striking feature was her head of lush, white hair.

The entire person seemed to emerge from a snowy dream, ethereal and captivating.

"Is it her?" Xiao Yi glanced at the woman, his heart skipping a beat.

"She’s on stage, the senior sister of the Ice Storm Sword Pavilion." The surroundings erupted instantly.

"Lu Lingshuang, the number one among the younger generation on the Endless Snow Mountain."

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