Chaos Dao Sheng Jue

Chapter 1422 The World of Ice and Snow

Everyone has their own bottom line. For Lu Chen, treasures are good, but more importantly, he is unwilling to do anything against his conscience for the sake of any treasures or benefits.

"Brother Lu, wait!" Seeing that Lu Chen was really about to leave, Yun Kebo quickly stepped in to stop him.

Because of what Lu Chen said, Yun Kebo looked at Lu Chen with new respect. If Lu Chen had really agreed just now, it would mean that he was a person who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. In that case, Yun Kebo would not dare to associate with him.

"Is there anything else, Brother Yun?" Lu Chen asked, frowning.

Yun Kebo lowered his head slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of sincerity and guilt. "Brother Lu, I just tried to use you to achieve my goals, and now that I think about it, I really shouldn't have done that."

I will find a way to avenge myself, but before that, I hope to stay by Brother Lu's side. I wonder if Brother Lu would agree.

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen's heart stirred slightly. After all, having more friends meant having more options, and if Yun Kebo followed him, it wouldn't be a bad thing.

“Since Brother Yun is so frank, why shouldn’t I accept it?” Lu Chen said slowly, a hint of appreciation in his eyes. “However, during your time with me, I hope you will keep your promise and not do anything against your conscience.”

Yun Kebo nodded gratefully, “Brother Lu, please rest assured. Although I, Yun Kebo, am not a great philanthropist, I will treat my friends with sincerity and will never betray your trust.”

"Then I wish us a pleasant cooperation!" Lu Chen nodded, and after a moment of contemplation, he suddenly remembered something. "By the way, Brother Yun, you mentioned the 'War of the Gods' earlier. What exactly is that?"

Upon hearing this question, Yun Kebo's expression turned serious, and he slowly explained: "The War of the Gods was a great war that took place in ancient times."

Legend has it that the gods waged a fierce battle to seize the supreme power in the world.

This war nearly destroyed the entire world, claiming countless lives. Ultimately, the few surviving powerful beings joined forces to seal away the most powerful gods, restoring peace to the world.

As Lu Chen listened, his eyes gleamed with curiosity and contemplation. "So, are these sealed gods still around?"

Yun Kebo nodded. "It is said that although those gods were sealed, their power has not completely disappeared."

In some places, the traces of their past still linger. And every so often, cultivators attempt to find these ruins, hoping to gain power from them.

Upon hearing this, Lu Chen's mind immediately became active. If these places really existed, then he wouldn't have to worry about breaking through to the highest realm of cultivation in a short time, and he would have enough strength to fulfill the ten-year agreement.

"Brother Lu... Brother Lu... What's wrong?" Yun Kebo saw that Lu Chen's smile was a little unnatural, as if he was brewing something bad, so he quickly called out with a dark face.

"Uh... Brother Yun, since that's the case, let's continue. However, please keep my identity a secret for now." After regaining his senses, Lu Chen's attitude became even more enthusiastic.

"Of course, I understand," Yun Kebo assured, patting his chest.

Then, the two continued flying through the air, heading northwest...

Two days later, Lu Chen and Yun Kebo arrived at a vast plateau region.

This is a world covered in silver, with endless white snow covering everything around, and icicles hanging between the rocks, gleaming with a cold light.

The sky was low and the clouds were thick, as if they might press down at any moment, adding a sense of oppression to this desolate place.

However, hidden within this seemingly tranquil icy world are countless deadly spatial rifts. These rifts, like sharp blades in the darkness, silently cleave space, making the environment even more treacherous.

At this moment, Lu Chen released his divine sense, trying to find any possible clues within a radius of 100 kilometers.

His divine sense, like an invisible hand, gently brushed over every inch of land, every corner, and even penetrated into those hidden crevices.

However, despite his meticulous attention to detail, he made no valuable discoveries.

"Brother Yun, you said there's a Nine Luminaries Divine Spring here?" Lu Chen's voice rang out softly in the silent snow, tinged with obvious doubt.

Because of the extreme cold, even spring water would probably freeze into ice.

Yun Kebo, standing to the side, also looked around. His gaze swept over the faintly visible spatial rifts, and a helpless expression appeared on his face.

“Well… I’m not sure either,” he said slowly. “According to the records in my clan’s ancient books, the Nine Luminaries Divine Spring should be located in this plateau area, but I’m not sure exactly where it is.”

"Fine, since we're here, let's go down and look for it. Even if we have to turn the entire mountain range upside down, as long as it exists, I refuse to believe we won't find it," Lu Chen said firmly. Yun Kebo nodded in agreement.

However, when the two landed on the icy plains of the plateau, they immediately felt an unprecedented cold.

The temperature around them was extremely low, and even Yun Kebo, who possessed the cultivation level of the Yudao Realm, felt a bone-chilling cold.

The chill here seems to penetrate all defenses and directly invade the depths of one's soul.

With each breath, I could feel my lungs throbbing from the cold, and my breath instantly condensed into white mist that lingered in front of my eyes.

The surroundings were deathly silent, with only the whistling wind and the occasional low rumble from afar.

Yun Kebo subconsciously tightened his collar, trying to ward off the pervasive chill. "Brother Lu, it's much colder here than I expected. Looks like we need to be careful. Huh? How come you're alright?"

When Yun Kebo looked at Lu Chen, he found that Lu Chen had neither activated his protective qi nor circulated his cultivation technique to resist the cold; he seemed completely unaffected.

"Brother Yun, please don't be offended. Besides cultivating my martial arts, I also practice body-refining techniques, so this bit of cold is nothing to me," Lu Chen explained.

In reality, he secretly circulates the power of the Great Dao's origin, "I am ice," and thus is naturally unafraid of the severe cold.

"Brother Lu is indeed an extraordinary person."

"Alright, stop flattering me. Hurry up and search around. I reckon there must be a natural formation here, otherwise, how could we not find it with our divine sense?" Lu Chen said with a slightly smug smile.

So the two cautiously explored this mysterious place. The ice and snow beneath their feet were as hard as iron, and each step required a great deal of divine energy.

As they ventured deeper, the surrounding environment began to change. The once monotonous ice field was gradually replaced by strange sights: enormous icicles grew from the ground or ice walls, their shapes varied, some resembling sharp swords.

Some resemble graceful dancers; the icicles shimmer with a ghostly blue light, as if stars were flowing within them, breathtakingly beautiful yet exuding an ominous aura…