Originally, Ye Yun expected that the ten-thousand-year-old snow lotus would at most help him improve his physique or enhance his cultivation.
The result, however, was that the power of the ten-thousand-year-old snow lotus merged with the phoenix bloodline within him, creating something that even he found baffling.
[Name: Ye Yun]
[Cultivation: Peak Venerable]
[Bloodline: Ice Phoenix Bloodline (All attacks gain cold damage bonus and ignore frost damage)]
[Physique: Exquisite Sacred Body]
[Comprehension: Rank Nine, Beyond Limit (Exceeding Rank Nine, beyond the current evaluation range)]
Although the Ice Phoenix Bloodline itself didn't show significant changes, it only added some bonus damage and frost resistance.
However, a direct five-level increase in cultivation was clearly not something a ten-thousand-year-old snow lotus could achieve. It must be due to the augmentation of the Ice Phoenix Bloodline, making the advancement virtually heaven-defying.
In terms of combat power, not to mention how much the Ice Phoenix Bloodline could boost it, just the peak Venerable cultivation, coupled with the Spirit Sword Fenglan, the Super-tier Sword Intent, and various Earth-tier top-grade profound skills, made it difficult to estimate.
Ye Yun speculated that he could contend with any cultivator below the fifth level of the Life and Death realm.
As for Life and Death realm cultivators, they only existed within the major Immortal Palaces. Even the Bai family of Misty Mountain, which was as powerful as it was, only had its patriarch at the half-step Life and Death realm.
Frankly speaking, this advancement directly enabled him to sweep through any force outside the major Immortal Palaces!
"This feels so good. Now I finally don't have to worry about the Bai family causing trouble."
After the breakthrough, Ye Yun let out a long sigh. Despite his outward confidence, he was still somewhat apprehensive that the Bai family might, in desperation, forcibly take Bai Xiaoxiao away.
Now, even if their patriarch came in person, he would no longer need to fear them!
"Alright, I wonder how Xueyan and Xiaoxiao are progressing with their cultivation."
This closed-door training was delayed by two days due to the conversion of the Ice Phoenix Bloodline. It was time to come out.
Thinking of Lin Xueyan and Bai Xiaoxiao, Ye Yun felt a touch of anticipation. After all, Xueyan hadn't seen him for so many days; would she give him a hug after coming out of seclusion?
As for Bai Xiaoxiao, although she seemed cold at first glance, her previous tearful state suggested she was a simple girl with a cold exterior but a warm heart.
"Alas, after not seeing them for just a few days, I actually miss them a bit. Why do I feel like an old father..."
Ye Yun shrugged, got up, and removed the restrictions, stepping out of the cave dwelling.
"Xueyan, Xiaoxiao, have you been cultivating diligently?"
As the door opened, Ye Yun walked out, speaking with a smile.
But as soon as he finished speaking, he froze. He realized that Qingyun Peak was empty.
"Hmm? They're not here? That's strange."
However, thinking they might have gone down Qingyun Peak, Ye Yun didn't pay too much attention. But when he casually went to the edge of Qingyun Peak and looked down at the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect, his gaze instantly froze.
His brow furrowed instantly, and then his figure vanished in a flash. The next moment he reappeared at the side of the training grounds.
Near the training grounds, many disciples were busy with reconstruction, and Lin Xueyan was naturally involved in the reconstruction work nearby.
The Great Elder was also personally present, directing all the engineering efforts.
"I say, can someone explain to this seat what exactly happened?"
Ye Yun's figure appeared at the training grounds and he walked directly to Lin Xueyan, asking.
His appearance instantly drew everyone's attention, including Lin Xueyan's.
Her eyes, which had been dim and listless, suddenly lit up upon seeing Ye Yun.
"Master! You've finally come out of seclusion!"
Ye Yun looked around and asked with a frown, "Where's Xiaoxiao? Aren't you two together?"
Upon mentioning Xiaoxiao, Lin Xueyan's eyes, which had just regained their luster, instantly dimmed again. She lowered her head and said,
"I'm sorry, Master. I failed to protect my junior sister. She was taken away by people from the Bai family."
Hearing this, Ye Yun's expression changed drastically, and his tone became sharper.
"When did this happen? And what happened?"
Lin Xueyan kept her head lowered, clenching her fists, and said, "It was two days ago, while you were still in seclusion."
"At that time, the Bai family..."
After Lin Xueyan recounted the entire incident in detail, Ye Yun's expression grew even more somber. Especially when he looked around at the vast ruins nearby, he could imagine the fierce battle that had occurred.
In short, the result was that his disciple was forcibly taken away, the sect was utterly destroyed, and even the Sect Master was injured.
"A fine Bai family. A fine Li Canjian."
A fierce glint flashed in Ye Yun's eyes, and a chilling coldness spread out, causing frost to form on the ground unconsciously.
Finally, he took a deep breath, suppressing his anger towards the Bai family, and gently patted Lin Xueyan's head, smiling.
"This matter has little to do with you. It's mainly because your master came out of seclusion a bit late. You don't need to blame yourself too much."
"But, Xiaoxiao..."
"Don't worry. You'll see Xiaoxiao by tomorrow morning at the latest."
"Ah?"
Lin Xueyan suddenly froze and raised her rosy eyes, only to see Ye Yun already drawing out the Fenglan Sword.
She said with some disbelief, "Master, are you going to..."
At this moment, even the Great Elder came over and couldn't help but ask, "Kid Ye, what are you trying to do?"
"What am I doing? Of course, I'm dealing with the Bai family."
Ye Yun glanced at them and said coldly, "You all continue your work. I'm going to Misty Mountain."
Hearing this, Lin Xueyan's eyes immediately lit up, while the Great Elder hurriedly shouted,
"I say, Kid Ye, don't be impulsive..."
But before he could finish, he saw Ye Yun summon the Fenglan Sword, condense it into a sword shadow, and ascend into the air. With a series of sonic booms, he had already turned into a blue light and disappeared into the horizon.
Although he didn't say it, the speed of his departure spoke volumes. Even the Great Elder was dumbfounded.
"This... what kind of speed is this?"
A Venerable at the first level? Even the Sect Master's speed is probably nowhere near this, right?
In fact, Ye Yun's speed was even more terrifying than what he saw. After flying a certain distance, his speed continuously increased, far exceeding the speed expected of a Venerable.
With his speed, he could probably reach Misty Mountain from the Ancient Dao Heavenly Sect by that evening.
"Whether it's the Bai family or the Fulong Immortal Palace, if they dare to lay hands on my disciple, then let's see!"
Since his rebirth, this was the first time he had been this angry. He had promised his disciple everything, yet they had attacked his home and taken her away right under his nose.
And this person, he considered himself to have no other flaws, but his worst trait was being protective. Anyone who dared to harm those close to him, no matter who they were, even the King of Heaven, he would kill!
...
In the evening, the setting sun cast its glow over Misty Mountain.
Currently, within the Bai family on the mountain, many people were still busy hanging lanterns and decorating, even pasting auspicious couplets. Furthermore, hundreds of tables were set up in the back mountain for a banquet.
All of this was preparation for the wedding ceremony tomorrow.
Starting tomorrow, the second daughter of the Bai family, Bai Xiaoxiao, would be married to the Young Palace Lord of the Fulong Immortal Palace, becoming his eleventh concubine.
The Fulong Immortal Palace's wedding procession would arrive early tomorrow morning to pick up Bai Xiaoxiao.
Amidst this incredibly joyous atmosphere, tens of miles away, a green sword light was rapidly approaching, riding the setting sun.