The voice arrived silent as the snow, yet startlingly close! Such proximity heralded the arrival of someone immensely powerful.

Neither Blue Star nor Red Moon had detected the presence, a testament to the terrifying stealth of the newcomer...

Yun Xiao, however, possessed a heart as broad and calm as the ocean. He turned, with a serene detachment, to face the speaker.

In this stark world of ice, a woman stood behind him. She was an existence both breathtaking and suffocating.

She was breathtaking for her beauty was unparalleled and celestial; and suffocating, for her nobility, power, and coldness were immense.

No icy figure, be it Bing Shuiyue or Bing Xuanqing, could rival her coldness.

She seemed the embodiment of this icy realm—a solitary coldness, as if the whole world was encased in ice!

Yun Xiao felt a reverence, reminiscent of his first encounter with the Diva of the Snow Lineage.

Naturally, this woman appeared older than that girl with white hair and ruby pink eyes, her demeanor more enigmatic, her long blue hair cascading like icy waterfalls.

She bore a serpent's tail too! But this tail was of a pale blue, shimmering on the ice, its tip sharp as an icicle.

Beyond her serpentine form, she bore an even more unique trait. In between her brow, a vertical crystal-like eye was embedded in her forehead. It was like a gem, devoid of gaze but emitting an ancient, cold light.

Yun Xiao knew it to be an eye, for it scrutinized him intently!

In short, this woman was the embodiment of frost, beauty, allure, and cold elegance! She was like a towering ice sword of the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm!

Despite only being in the First Baptism Realm, Yun Xiao met her three-eyed gaze.

Aware of her strength, he dared not show weakness.

Crucially, the respectful way she greeted him opened avenues for maneuver.

"How did you discern that?" Yun Xiao asked with a smile, his tone casual as if speaking to a younger sister.

The ice-maiden with blue hair and eyes returned his gaze solemnly, a look of reverence in her eyes. "I was born with the Ice Spirit Eye, and saw the Boundless Light within your Corona."

"Ah, a fine eye indeed," Yun Xiao responded, hands clasped behind him, nodding slightly.

Truthfully speaking, he was like a lamb entering the tiger’s den.

Yet, he was certain that due to the Boundless Light, she had mistaken him for a Boundless Immortal.

In the Samsara Galaxy, the Boundless Light unequivocally marked a person as one!

There were no exceptions!

As for why Yun Xiao's power and Corona seemed so modest… He believed she had already concocted her own explanations.

His best strategy now was to keep quiet.

Indeed, his silence made the blue-haired beauty slightly anxious, and she asked softly, "May I ask, esteemed senior, if there is anything you require in our Extreme Yin Celestial Realm?"

Yun Xiao shook his head, smiling. "I am but a carefree wanderer, enjoying the sights. Little girl, do as you please."

The blue-haired beauty seemed a bit unsettled by his casual address. A trace of a smile forced itself upon her frosty face. Then, with a hint of nervousness, she asked, "Senior, is there something regarding the slaves of the Harmony Divine Palace you wish to correct? Please speak freely, and we shall heed your advice."

"Every being has its fate; none can replace the heavens in judging the mortal world. I am merely a carefree wanderer, lacking such refined tastes. But you are indeed born with charm… I wonder, could that serpent's tail perhaps transform into human legs?" Yun Xiao appraised her openly.

Despite her age likely surpassing that of Cao Shuo, his words flowed smoothly, almost fittingly.

Hearing this, the blue-haired beauty hastily replied, "In our Extreme Yin Celestial Realm, we do not concern ourselves with matters of gender; please, restrain yourself."

"Oh? Then that’s dull."

At this, Yun Xiao seemed to lose interest. He sighed softly and turned to leave.

He dared not fly away on his Sovereign Sword, lest he reveal too much; instead, he walked away, hands clasped behind his back, each step deliberate, embodying the true feel of a carefree wanderer.

Perhaps to the blue-haired beauty, this nonchalant demeanor truly seemed like that of an immortal transcending the mundane, relishing life.

She stood still, watching Yun Xiao depart until he was no longer in sight, her brow furrowing deeply as she murmured, "The Samsara Galaxy is vast and endless; who knew such a hidden, powerful Boundless Immortal existed."

Yet, she harbored some doubts, her brows lightly furrowing.

"Aren't Boundless Immortals said to be devoid of desires? How can he still be so lecherous! Annoying!"

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“Who was that?” Red Moon blurted as Yun Xiao journeyed back to Thousand Snow Moon Peak.

“If I'm not mistaken, she must be the Diva of the Ice Lineage. The Harmony Divine Palace should have three in total, right?” Yun Xiao replied.

Blue Star chuckled. “You sure know how to play it cool, treating all the Divas like harmless girls.”

"Not all, the Divas! There's still one left to meet!” Red Moon corrected.

“Close enough,” Blue Star snickered.

“Enough!” Yun Xiao was exasperated with them.

This encounter had been lucky; the woman with the Ice Spirit Eye had mistaken him for a Boundless Immortal.

𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

As for last time, that was good fortune too, catching her when she was at her weakest…

Luckily, such high-stakes dangers came and went swiftly.

Reflecting on it, treating one of the rulers of a world 1,000 times larger than the Celestial Court like a harmless little girl right to her face was quite the thrill.

“It doesn’t matter, the gains this time were not bad.”

Yun Xiao had learned all sorts of celestial sword techniques from Bing Xuanqing's Ice Sword Pavilion.

Among the 1,000 sword techniques, there was nothing weaker than Lower Sealing Heaven grade!

Yun Xiao had even gotten his hands on nine Swallowing Heaven grade celestial sword techniques!

Even the lowest Lower Sealing Heaven grade techniques were far superior to what he learned from the Thunder Department and Immortal Sword Court.

Moreover, when these sword techniques were combined with the effects of his Corona, their killing power would only increase exponentially!

The techniques of Sealing and Devouring, combined with his Corona, enriched the layers and exponentially increased their lethality.

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Back at the Carefree Palace., the War Princess had just returned from the main peak.

Yun Xiao, having focused on his own affairs, hadn’t paid much attention to her. He asked, “How did your harvest go?”

Feng Yao, bursting with pride, replied, “I got several books, even Swallowing Heaven grade ones. My master treats me well!”

“Wow, that's quite the haul.” Yun Xiao was mildly surprised. Letting her fend for herself seemed to have worked out well.

“Nonsense, my master even said that once I become a Taiji Disciple, she’ll give me a Swallowing Heaven grade celestial weapon. Then I’ll discard the trash you gave me,” Feng Yao boasted.

“Impressive,” Yun Xiao smiled. He knew she loved to brag, so he let her.

“Why are you grinning at me like that? Makes you seem like my father or some old uncle!” Feng Yao snorted.

“Exactly, I'm basically your parent at this point,” Yun Xiao teased.

“Pah!” Feng Yao, annoyed, didn’t want to talk any longer.

"Hand them over," Yun Xiao said, extending his hand.

"What?" Feng Yao asked.

"The celestial techniques you acquired. I'll learn them and teach you," Yun Xiao explained.

"No need, I can learn them myself!" Feng Yao retorted, then turned on her heel and sauntered into the Carefree Palace.

Watching her figure recede, coupled with the lingering fragrance in the air...

Yun Xiao couldn't help but smile knowingly.

"The piggy's becoming more diligent."

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That night, Yun Xiao spent time with the War Princess. She was nearby, pondering new archery skills and celestial techniques.

Yun Xiao, too, was digesting the myriad sword techniques he had gathered, attempting to integrate and refine them into a supreme killing sword that suited him perfectly.

"It would be best to fully harness the power of the Corona."

After the War Princess switched to using a bow and arrow, she found it very compatible with her Sanguine Spirit Dragon Corona.

After settling for the night, the two of them had both made substantial progress!

Soon, their second day in the Extreme Yin Celestial Realm dawned.

Early in the morning, Xue Yuening called from outside, "Yao Yao, it's time to set out."

Hearing the voice, Yun Xiao glanced aside only to see Feng Yao lounging lazily on a sofa crafted from snowflakes, her enticing curves reminiscent of a leopard-patterned python, tempting wild thoughts.

Yun Xiao was torn between laughter and tears. She claimed to be diligent, but that only lasted half the night. The other half, she spent lying down. Whether she accomplished any cultivation, he couldn't tell.

"Hey, there's a fire!!" Yun Xiao slapped her on the backside sharply.

"Huh, Whu-what!? Fire, where!?" Feng Yao jumped three feet into the air, like a python ascending to heaven.

WHOOSH!

Yun Xiao hadn't expected such a reaction and had to catch her in a sweeping embrace.

This embrace was a full one.

Such a broad embrace was a first for them.

"What are you doing?" Feng Yao demanded, her eyebrows raised but her arms still wrapped around his neck.

"Waking you up to test your Corona talent," Yun Xiao said as he carried her outside.

She hesitated to leave his hold, but the thought of Xue Yuening waiting outside scared her into action.

"You're acting pretty daring for a slave. Aren't you afraid they'll find out and purify you of all desires?"

"No worries, my desires are endless," Yun Xiao replied.

"..." Feng Yao stared at him, speechless.