Chapter 278: Chapter 43 Can I Still Change My Mind?_1
The atmosphere inside the Mysterious Ice Palace abruptly turned bizarre.
After quite a pause, a fierce look gradually replaced the shocked expression in Master Binglan’s eyes.
Immediately, she laughed out of rage, saying, “Very well! Since when could Changchun Valley come to my Mysterious Ice Palace for a tour?”
“Master, please calm your anger,” Fang Youan hastily stood up and said, “There might be a misunderstanding here. Allow me to look into it.”
“No need.” Master Binglan waved her sleeve and the anger or “amusement” in her eyes was quickly restrained. She looked utterly serene. “Since Changchun arrives as per the rules, my Mysterious Ice Palace can’t lack etiquette. I want to see what Changchun truly intends.”
The several disciples in the Mysterious Ice Palace had been following Master Binglan for at least several decades and understood her character very well.
Seeing her reaction, they all sighed inwardly.
Especially, Fang Youan was deep in thought. Oh, Master Changchun, why would you leave Changchun Valley to provoke my Master?
Don’t you know how tempestuous she can be… sigh?
Outside the Mysterious Ice Palace.
All of the Mysterious Ice Palace disciples stood frozen on the spot.
Obviously, Master Changchun’s visit had exceeded everyone’s imaginations, and it felt incredibly unbelievable.
Especially the new disciples looked at each other in disbelief, having no idea of what was happening.
“Brother Jianye,” Wang Zongsheng asked in a faint voice, “Is the so-called visit to our Mysterious Ice Palace, the one you just mentioned?”
Yuwen Jianye answered quietly, “Unless there’s an unexpected event, I’m afraid so.”
“Didn’t Senior Brother DeAn mention that he was taking us to the other branches for a visit?” Wang Zongsheng asked in confusion, “How did we become the object of the visit?”
“Perhaps they think we are weak,” Yuwen Jianye speculated.
“Both of you shut up,” Kang Dean reprimanded, appearing somewhat irritated. More than that, he was somewhat panicked as the visit from Changchun Valley was unprecedented, and he had no idea how to handle the situation.
On the Mysterious Ice Palace’s square, many disciples busy cultivating their Profound Martial Fighting Techniques were engrossed in animated discussions too.
The whole square seemed to have descended into chaos.
Right at this moment.
A majestic male voice echoed from the sky: “Calm yourselves.”
All the disciples of the Mysterious Ice Palace seemed as if they had been jolted awake and excitement flickered in their eyes.
“It’s Senior Brother YouAn.”
“Senior Brother YouAn is a legendary figure in the Mysterious Ice Palace, one of the direct disciples, and is said to have ascended to the Heavenly Human Realm long ago.”
Apparently, his status and prestige were extremely high, and the chaotic situation was immediately brought under control.
Out from the Mysterious Ice Palace, a white figure emerged into the open air.
He walked on air, each step taking him to a distance of a dozen or so feet, and in a blink of an eye, he appeared above the square of the Mysterious Ice Palace.
That would be Fang Youan.
Dressed in a white robe with a longsword on his back, he seemed handsome and imposing. With a gentle yet dignified demeanor, he hung in the air as if an immortal had descended.
He’s a Heavenly Human!
Among the newly admitted disciples, everyone who was looking at the man in the sky had a certain zeal and admiration in their eyes.
This is, after all, the Heavenly Human Realm. Compared to the lofty Purple Abode Realm, the Heavenly Human Realm was more relatable. Some 7th-rank Aristocratic Families even had Heavenly Humans that ruled over them.
Among these newly admitted disciples, there were those from 7th-rank Aristocratic Families, as well as those from Rank-Six Aristocratic Families. The standing of a Heavenly Human in their minds was comparable to that of a god.
Meanwhile, a gentle voice from Fang Youan resonated in the sky: “Master Changchun’s visit is most welcome! Under Master’s orders, I invite you here.”
No sooner had Fang Youan finished speaking.
The thick cloud layer doubled with a flurry of snow in the sky.
A green light suddenly appeared, shattering the dense cloud layer. It was moving back and forth in the sky, like a beautiful, billowing ribbon. Wherever it went, the black clouds parted and the flurry of snow melted.
The entire spectacle was truly grand.
The green light moved extremely quickly, and within a matter of breaths, it arrived above the Mysterious Ice Palace square. The light spread out, illuminating the icy Mysterious Ice Palace, presenting a mesmerizing green hue, creating a unique visual effect.
Master Changchun was standing on top of the light. His face glowing red, with white hair fluttering, appeared like an aged but immortal Daoist.
The moment this scene was unveiled.
Everyone in the Mysterious Ice Palace held their breath, and silence prevailed. They all seemed afraid of disturbing the Master.
If the Heavenly Human Realm needed everyone to look up with reverence, the Purple Abode being was the existence of a legend. The disciples from numerous families in Longzuo County might not even have the chance of meeting a Purple Abode being in their lifetime.
“Oh, isn’t this YouAn? How did he ascend to the Heavenly Human Realm so quickly?” Master Changchun asked with a warm smile.
Fang Youan responded with extreme respect despite sweating profusely: “Master, you’re jesting. It’s been more than fifty years since I ascended to the Heavenly Human Realm.”
“Ah, seeing our young heroes of the Purple Abode Academic Palace grow and thrive brings me great joy,” Master Changchun stroked his long white beard, full of emotion. “Thinking back to your youth, when you visited our Changchun Valley, that spirited scene is still fresh in my eyes. Even now, when I think back, I can’t help but sigh.”
Floating in the sky, Fang Youan was breaking into a cold sweat but he had to hide his exasperation and laugh: “Master, you have quite the memory.”