Free Web NovelThough considered long, it was actually just over ten days.
After using up all the Silver Moon Ice Essence, Jiang Cheng's realm stabilized at the Emperor Realm Sixth Layer.
On the day he emerged, an Emperor Realm Eighth Layer and an Emperor Realm Ninth Layer came looking for him.
Seeing Brother Cheng, the two scrutinized him up and down several times.
Then, the middle-aged man with a pale face and no beard on the left finally gave a casual evaluation.
"Barely acceptable."
Acceptable for what?
Brother Cheng was speechless; are you picking vegetables here?
Then the white-robed man of the Emperor Realm Eighth Layer on the right shouted sternly, "Jiang Cheng, I heard you can pass through the seal of the Ice Origin?"
"Yes, what's up?"
"You're in luck; a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity has arrived!"
Another opportunity?
Could these two have been sent by the Ice Extreme Saint Venerable?
Jiang Cheng's mouth twitched, "What opportunity?"
"Do you know who stands before you?"
"No idea."
The white-robed man pointed to the beardless middle-aged man and introduced loudly, "This is Venerable Ying Yan, a top-notch expert of the Emperor Realm Ninth Layer!"
"Oh, pardon me, pardon me!"
Brother Cheng said pardon with a face as calm as still water.
There's no helping it, this kind of legendary-level figure who's invincible outside, isn't unique within Ice Origin Valley.
Those other venerables before were all at the Emperor Realm Ninth Layer, he had grown aesthetically weary, got used to it.
Seeing his lack of special reaction, both showed a hint of displeasure.
"Do you think entering Ice Origin Valley means you'll inevitably reach the Emperor Realm Ninth Layer?"
Brother Cheng shrugged, "Nope."
If I didn't enter, I'd still reach this realm one day, okay?
"Humph, it seems you're retaining the arrogance and exceptionalism from outside!"
The white-robed man said coldly, "Here, cultivation requires guidance."
"Venerable Ying Yan has taken an interest in you, plans to make you a registered disciple, aren't you going to kneel and thank him?"
"What?"
Brother Cheng almost thought he heard wrong.
Only then did he realize his misunderstanding, these two weren't sent by the Ice Extreme Saint Venerable.
For crying out loud, why does everyone want to be my master?
Venerable Ying Yan impatiently squinted his eyes, "Are you deaf? Hurry and kneel, you really think I want to take you in?"
"Since you don't want to, then forget it…"
Brother Cheng was nearly amused by him.
Who do you think you are?
Even if the Ice Extreme Saint Venerable wanted to take me in, I wouldn't bother.
Moreover, with that condescending attitude, who are you trying to disgust?
I am no stranger to the world.
"What did you say?"
Both Venerable Ying Yan and the white-robed man raised their eyebrows, fury rising.
"Say it again!"
Brother Cheng also lost patience.
"Are you two deaf? Hurry and get out, you really think you're worthy?"
"Fine, fine, you really don't know what's good for you!"
Venerable Ying Yan was so angry his face nearly turned black.
His Emperor Realm Ninth Layer pressure scattered, killing intent directly facing Jiang Cheng.
"Stop!"
Several figures suddenly appeared out of thin air.
It was Venerable Yun Suo, Venerable Zhong Bei, and others.
"Ying Yan! What are you trying to do?"
"Do you dare harm someone here?"
"Don't forget the Venerable's teachings!"
Several people stood right in front of Brother Cheng.
With their arrival, Venerable Ying Yan withdrew his killing intent.
He said nothing, just turned sharply and left with the white-robed man, sleeves flicking.
"Jiang Cheng, you're right not to join them."
"Just focus on your cultivation, there's no need to get involved, they won't dare touch you."
"With Celestial Venerable around, Ice Origin Valley will never fall into chaos, and we won't let them cause trouble!"
These venerables were quite supportive, seemingly ready to protect him.
Little did they know, Brother Cheng was feeling quite the pain.
He regretted earlier that there was too much harmony in Ice Origin Valley, no chance for him to score some trophies.
It was rare for someone to walk into his sights, just when he was planning to reopen his old business.
And then these old guys interrupted him.
Where can you find justice like this?
"Who are they?"
This bro rubbed his chin, sneakily trying to find out about future experience packs.
But after the venerables exchanged a glance, they remained tight-lipped.
"There's no need for you to inquire too much about their matters."
"Just focus on your cultivation."
After saying that, they hurriedly left too.
Watching them disappear, Brother Cheng fell into contemplation.
Compared to Venerable Yun Suo and Venerable Zhong Bei, who were like refined gentlemen, Venerable Ying Yan was a completely different style.
Looks like Ice Origin Valley isn't so monolithic after all.
Could there be internal factional disputes?
For a long period afterward, he entered a state of idleness.
Even though the Ice Origin here was abundant, with a Celestial Dao Relic Sea for enlightenment, and plenty of Eighth and Ninth Layer seniors for cultivation guidance, this bro was entirely unmoved.
Ascetic cultivation is just impossible; not in this lifetime.
As Gong Qing was also immersed in the Celestial Dao Relic Sea lately, with no one to chat with, Brother Cheng spent his days waiting for Ji Linghan and others mostly in dreams.
There were just a few hundred people in Ice Origin Valley, so his antics naturally spread quickly.
Everyone was in awe, never having seen someone so lazy in their lives.
Those who enter Ice Origin Valley are almost all racing against time to cultivate and comprehend, wishing to use one second as two.
Only Brother Cheng thought the time was too long.
"How did he reach this realm?"
"Who knows, perhaps he encountered some heaven-sent opportunity before?"
"Heavens must be blind!"
Venerable Yun Suo smiled wryly, "Honestly, I was worried he would bring chaos to our Ice Origin Valley in the future."
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Venerable Feng Lin nodded, "I was also concerned."
Teaching without discrimination was the will of the Ice Extreme Saint Venerable, so they ignored Brother Cheng's status as an otherworldly person.
Deep down, they were a bit worried.
This man could even pass through Origins, and his methods were somewhat unpredictable.
Having him in Ice Origin Valley was indeed an unsettling factor.
But now, all those worries turned out to be unnecessary.
"Perhaps that's a good thing."
"Let's just let it be!"
After deciding, the venerables stopped concerning themselves with Jiang Cheng.
Meanwhile, on Venerable Ying Yan's side, learning about his antics left them utterly stunned.
"Turns out he's just a dead branch."
"Like mud that can't adhere to walls, thought he was some special genius."
In the hall, several other venerables sneered repeatedly.
"Phew, lucky we didn't take him in; does he even deserve to be Venerable Ying Yan's registered disciple?"
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And so, they too gave up on Jiang Cheng.
Thus, the days slipped away.
Nine years passed in the blink of an eye.
During these nine years, the Ice Extreme Saint Venerable inside the Origin was puzzled several times.
That kid still hasn't come to seek my guidance?
Could it be he didn't get my hint?
