Above all spirits

Chapter 380 Ice Cloud Palace (Part 1)

Somewhere in the boundless void, there is an ice-blue planet covered in ice and snow.

On this planet, even the summer days are covered in snow, and in winter there is only endless ice.

At first glance, it seems like a place devoid of life.

But life is always so strange yet tenacious.

A plant called the Ice Heaven Snow Lotus, which grows in this land, is a sacred medicine that outsiders would fight tooth and nail to obtain. It is a treasure that can provide a significant boost to those who cultivate cold-based techniques.

It was precisely in this seemingly desolate world of ice and snow that...

Located there is a dominant force—the Ice Cloud Palace.

Gu Yun and Xiao Li were standing on the snow-covered wasteland. The wind and snow were like knives, and the air was filled with a biting cold.

Luck isn't very good; the Ice Cloud Palace is currently located on the side facing away from the Yang Star.

This made the already cold and gloomy snow even more so.

The two were walking quietly across this desolate land.

"This place is freezing cold."

Xiao Li exhaled gently, and the hot breath instantly turned into countless ice shards that fell to the ground.

Extreme Yang energy was quietly rising within him, keeping him warm.

"It's a good thing you didn't let your wife come along, brother."

"This place is really not suitable for her."

Gu Yun said calmly, unlike Xiao Li who needed to use some special methods to maintain the temperature.

This bit of coldness wouldn't be enough to affect a physique that surpasses the pseudo-innate level.

In theory, the Holy Body does not need any other means to resist.

Xiao Li is just a vegetable.

"Your sacred body is a bit weak."

"Who said that."

Xiao Li felt somewhat embarrassed; the word "empty" seemed to be a denial of something about him.

“I can tough it out, but why suffer if I can make myself more comfortable?”

Xiao Li casually waved his sleeve, and instantly a ball of flame was ignited, swirling around the two of them like a fire phoenix.

The surrounding cold was also forced back at the same time, and the frost underfoot began to gradually melt away.

Gu Yun glanced at the ever-circulating flame but didn't say much. Its flexibility was much better than when Xiao Li first condensed the Extreme Yang Emperor's Will. Letting Xiao Li control the flame could be considered a kind of training.

Let it be.

Being a mage is not bad.

Xiao Li's personality is indeed not suited for close combat.

"Be careful. This is, after all, the territory of a dominant power. If you came here alone, it's best not to use such methods that could easily expose your identity and location."

Although Gu Yun's voice seemed cold, it contained a hint of worry.

My presence has made them too comfortable, which is not a good thing.

Because Xiao Li wouldn't be able to go with him when they returned to the Upper Realm, he simply couldn't wait until the day when Xiao Li and Yun Yin advanced to the Pseudo-Innate Realm.

At that time, they could only rely on themselves.

Although they have made great strides with my strong support, without special opportunities, it will be impossible for them to break through the pseudo-innate realm within at least ten years at their current pace.

This is still under the condition that possessing the Emperor's Will has already broken through the innate barrier at the spiritual level.

For an ordinary person like Ji Ning, breaking through layers of ranks to reach the Innate Realm is uncertain to Gu Yun, but it would take at least several decades. Speaking of which, he doesn't know how Ji Ning is doing now.

The Ji Ning that Gu Yun knew was an ordinary person, just one of the many ordinary people in this world. She might have some talent, but in the end, she would not achieve a reputation that would surpass the planetary level.

Perhaps separating from him is the best outcome for him.

but.

Chen Yuan should have many opportunities in the lower realms.

However, he couldn't force Chen Yuan to sacrifice his own interests to help those around him. Compared to them, Chen Yuan seemed to need external assistance more.

If the crisis hadn't occurred so quickly in later generations, perhaps Gu Yun would have chosen to wait. Ten years is but a fleeting moment; what difference would it make?

But right now, Gu Yun just wants to seize the time to improve himself, because whether he's fast or slow, it's all in a moment. Even a demon general is still at the bottom in the upper realm.

Not to mention the demon generals, who also vary in strength.

I am just a low-level demon general.

Xiao Li nodded.

"Big brother, I know you. Don't you know me? I can only let loose when you're around."

Gu Yun sighed.

"You need to grow quickly. I don't trust Chen Yuan. There are too many variables for reborn people. If I go to the upper realm, you will have to take care of everything in the lower realm."

"You are one of the few people I can trust."

"This time, it's not just about resolving the side effects of your Extreme Yang Imperial Will, but also about gaining another ally, and perhaps even another opportunity. The Yin and Yang forces have always been extremely powerful, and I hope you can advance to the next level."

Gu Yun was unusually serious, which made Xiao Li also become serious.

of course.

There's one more thing Gu Yun didn't mention.

That is, Xiao Li is a person blessed by the world's destiny, and before the world collapses, this destiny will continue to protect him and influence those around him.

This is also one of the points that Gu Yun mainly wants to take advantage of.

Xiao Li would definitely refuse such a request from anyone else without hesitation.

But for Gu Yun...

"Of course, leave it to me. I will definitely protect my sister-in-law unless I fall down."

Xiao Li agreed without hesitation. Gu Yun had helped him so much, and if he really failed Gu Yun's only request, Xiao Li would despise himself.

He didn't say he would protect the demons for Gu Yun.

There was no mention of protecting Gu Yun's confidants, such as Ye Ying'er.

There wasn't even a mention of protecting Bai Qing'er.

Because he knew that Gu Yun might only truly care about Yun Yin. He had read Gu Yun's profile, and he was a man who had even crossed over from another world for Yun Yin.

Of course, the "caring" mentioned here refers to something that affects Gu Yun's fundamental state of mind, not that Gu Yun doesn't care about his group at all.

If I am bullied, Gu Yun will definitely stand up for me.

But if Yunyin is oppressed, even the other party's ten clans might be in danger; that's the difference in power.

Simultaneously.

The protection she spoke of here was a true act of risking her life for him. Her promise to Gu Yun was that if anything happened, he would go before Yun Yin.

Gu Yun nodded with relief, hoping he hadn't made a mistake in this move.

while walking.

soon.

The two then went to the palace where everyone gathered, since they had settled in a deserted area.

Just as the two were pondering how to greet the Ice Cloud Palace and enter, a whooshing sound reached their ears.

Several figures swiftly approached from the distant palace, their auras cold yet steady.

Gu Yun and Xiao Li stopped in their tracks.

"It seems we've been discovered."

Xiao Li said this.

"That's normal. We didn't conceal our presence. Although we didn't find any barriers when we arrived, it doesn't mean that Ice Cloud Palace didn't have other means of detection. To be honest, we were a bit late."

Gu Yun said indifferently.