As the Universe Turns - Chapter 1222
Chapter 1222 Killing Intent on a Cold Night
Seeing Xiao Chen’s calm appearance, Elder Xingxiu’s heart trembled even more. At this moment, he was even more certain that Xiao Chen was definitely not an ordinary person. He probably had a great background.
At this moment, he slowly came to the table and cupped his hands. He whispered, “Senior, may I know what to call you?”
Xiao Chen glanced at him and slowly walked down from the bed, saying, “It’s a bit inappropriate for you to address me as an elder. I am indeed not Xuan Yue, but I have no ulterior motives for coming here …”
“Then, Your Excellency …”
Elder Xingxiu’s heartbeat became even more intense. In his life, he had seen many people. Even those great figures from the First Grade Realm, only this young man in front of him could create an invisible pressure on him.
When he entered this door, he felt as if he had entered the other party’s small world. In this small world, the other party was the ruler. Why did he feel so trembling …
Seeing his unnatural expression, Xiao Chen said, “Elder, there’s no need to be nervous. I’m here for a proper place to go to the First Grade Domain, so I need a First Grade Mirage Sea Token.”
Hearing this, Elder Xingxiu finally relaxed. However, after a while, he gradually frowned. Xiao Chen asked, “How is it? Is there a problem?”
Elder Xingxiu raised his head and hurriedly shook his head. Finally, he slowly lowered his head and frowned, “This time, Tianming Sect has obtained four First Grade Mirage Sea Tokens. That is to say, there are only four spots for First Grade Domain. However, there are more than a thousand people competing for these four spots …”
“Elder, are you worried that I’m not strong enough to compete?”
Xiao Chen looked at him and said indifferently. Elder Xingxiu raised his head and was stunned for a moment. He hurriedly shook his head and said, “No, no … Don’t worry, sir, I will definitely arrange this matter properly …”
“In that case, I’ll have to trouble you, Elder.”
Xiao Chen nodded slightly. He did not need Elder Xingxiu to open the back door for him. Moreover, no one could open the back door for such a big Tianming Sect. He only needed Elder Xingxiu to clear up some unnecessary troubles for him and conceal his identity.
After a while, Elder Xingxiu still hadn’t left, but seeing the deep frown between his eyebrows, Xiao Chen asked, “Elder, is there anything else?”
Elder Xingxiu thought for a moment, then raised his head and said, “That Xie Wuxia …”
“Oh?”
Xiao Chen’s gaze remained calm as he asked, “Elder, why don’t you tell me where this person came from?”
“Mm …”
Elder Xingxiu nodded and said, “This person is the Xie Clan’s Childe, and the Xie Clan has quite a bit of influence in the First Grade Domain. This time, he came down to train …”
“That’s why.”
Xiao Chen nodded slightly. No wonder he was so arrogant. It turned out that he was from an aristocratic family, Childe. However, none of this had anything to do with him. He didn’t care at all. He was like a mantis on the roadside, dancing its claws at you. Would you care?
However, Elder Xingxiu was afraid that there would be a problem. He whispered, “Then, Your Excellency …”
“Don’t worry, Elder. I’m here for the First Grade Mirage Sea Token. I won’t cause any trouble. I naturally won’t interfere in matters that have nothing to do with me.”
Xiao Chen said indifferently. Hearing this, Elder Xingxiu seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief. Although Xie Wuxia had always been arrogant and domineering, and even the elders did not look down on him, the strength of the Xie Clan was not low. If anything happened to him here, Tianming Sect would probably be implicated as well.
…
Next, half a month had passed. Today was the day of the Cold Mountain Trial. In order to obtain a spot in the First Grade Domain, one had to pass the Cold Mountain Trial first.
The rules were also very simple. About a hundred miles east of Tianming Sect, there was a cold mountain range. Normally, very few people would go there, because there were many dangers inside, and there were often ferocious beasts roaming around.
This time, the elders had already placed 64 Frost Mountain Tokens in the mountain range. Within seven days, as long as they successfully obtained the Frost Mountain Token, they would be considered to have passed. If they failed to obtain it, they would naturally be eliminated.
Of course, for the sake of fairness, the elders had already set up a grand formation to seal off the trial area of the Cold Mountain Range. Other than the disciples, no one else was allowed to enter.
Xiao Chen naturally participated in the trials under the name of Xuan Yue. Originally, he had just arrived in Tianming Sect. According to the rules, he had to cultivate here for at least ten years before he was qualified to participate in the Cold Mountain Trials. However, this time, Elder Xingxiu had come out to prove that he was qualified to participate in the Cold Mountain Trials before he even reached rank A. Therefore, this time, he was allowed to participate in the Cold Mountain Trials ahead of schedule.
In the mountains, dangers lurked everywhere, and ferocious exotic beasts often appeared. In some dim woods, there were often poisonous miasma in the swamps. Therefore, even Xiao Chen wasn’t careless.
Some of the 64 Frost Mountain Tokens were buried in bottomless abyss valleys, while others were placed in vicious beast caves. No matter where they were, they needed to be carefully searched.
In the trial area, divine sense was obstructed by formations, so it was impossible to probe very far. Moreover, the entire Mount Cold Mountain Range was extremely vast and almost endless. Therefore, finding these 64 Mount Cold Tokens was not an easy task. During this period, it was necessary to guard against not only the ferocious beasts in the mountain range, but also the sneak attacks of others.
At night, a round of Moon hung high up, but the entire mountain range was even colder and more terrifying. Especially when strange peaks and rocks stood in the distance, it gave off a strange feeling.
When it was near midnight, Xiao Chen found a secluded valley and found a cave to rest temporarily. There were often ferocious beasts in the night. If it wasn’t necessary, it was best not to barge around anymore, especially when his divine sense was limited.
At this moment, on another mountain peak, the moonlight was like water, illuminating the cave. There were two figures standing in the cave. They were none other than Zi Xuan’er and Xie Wuxia.
With Zi Xuan’er’s strength, it was obviously impossible for her to stand out among more than a thousand people and obtain a spot to go to the First Grade Domain. However, it didn’t matter. She only needed Xie Wuxia to obtain this spot. After Xie Wuxia finished her training, it wouldn’t be difficult for her to come back to pick her up.
Actually, there were countless women in the world who wanted to throw themselves into the arms of an aristocratic family like Xie Wuxia. From then on, they would step into a wealthy family. However, none of them were attracted to him, and the person he was able to catch his eye was definitely a daughter of an aristocratic family. However, he did not like him.
Only Zi Xuan’er, not only was born so delicate and charming, her body also carried a natural immortal energy. Her cultivation talent was not bad, not inferior to those aristocratic families. It was not too much to call her a little fairy. Naturally, he liked her endlessly.
However, as long as Zi Xuan’er’s jade of one heart was in that person’s hands, he wouldn’t be able to do anything for a day. This made him hate and annoyed. Especially that day, the other party actually dared to completely turn a blind eye to him. His killing intent was no longer a little bit.
However, in Tianming Sect, he had no other choice. This time, he had come down to train. If something went wrong in the Heavenly Underworld Sect, it would affect his future prospects. The entire Xie Clan was so big, and there were fights and intrigues in the clan. It was unknown how many people expected him to make mistakes.
“Brother Xie, are you still blaming me …”
Zi Xuan’er lowered her head and knitted her eyebrows. She looked pitiful and pitiful. Under the moonlight, she was even more pitiful.
“Why would I blame you?”
Xie Wuxia said gently. Zi Xuan’er raised her head and said, “But that day … after that day, you never came to look for Xuan’er again. I, I thought …”
Without waiting for her to continue, Xie Wuxia reached out and gently stroked her watery cheek. She shook her head and said, “I have my own plans. Don’t think nonsense …”
“Thank you big brother …”
Zi Xuan’er raised her head and looked at him. With the gentle breeze supporting her, the two of them seemed to be as confused as ever and slowly intertwined.
Feather-clothed skirts drifted down one by one with the wind, but in the end, Zi Xuan’er’s entire body suddenly trembled. She quickly covered her chest and retreated. She lowered her head, her face flushed red as she said, “No, no, not now …”
Evidently, as long as she didn’t retrieve her Tongxin Jade, she wouldn’t be able to break through. Unless Xuan Yue died, then the restriction of the Tongxin Jade would disappear.
Xie Wuxia frowned slightly. Naturally, he knew that he could only stoop down and pick up her clothes one by one. Then, he slowly put them back on her body.
At this moment, a cold wind suddenly blew in from outside the cave. Zi Xuan’er couldn’t help but shiver. She hurriedly covered herself with her clothes and whispered, “Brother Xie, there seems to be someone coming from outside …”
“Shh …”
Xie Wuxia immediately made a silent gesture and said, “You go inside. Don’t come out. I’ll go take a look.”
“En, be careful …”
As Zi Xuan’er spoke, she retreated into the cave. After that, Xie Wuxia went outside and confirmed that there was no one around before she said, “Elder, come out.”
Just as he finished speaking, a figure suddenly appeared in the void. This person was wearing a black robe, and his appearance could not be seen under the curtain of night.
Such sneakiness was obviously not someone from Tianming Sect. However, the trial area had already been sealed off by an array of Elders from Tianming Sect, yet he was able to quietly enter. Clearly, his cultivation was extraordinary.
“Childe, are you alright recently?” That person asked softly. From the sound of it, it was an old man.
At this moment, Xie Wuxia’s eyes turned cold and filled with killing intent. She nodded and said, “I’m fine. How many people did the elder bring in this time?”
Hearing this, the black-clothed elder seemed to be hesitating for a long time before he said, “Childe, you really must kill that person … If the clan finds out that I brought someone down privately, I’m afraid …”
Xie Wuxia’s eyes turned even colder. She said in a deep voice, “This person must be killed. The seven-day trial in Mount Han is perfect. Even if we kill him here, no one will know. If we go outside and let the clan know, it will inevitably be troublesome …”
“Alright, Childe, don’t worry. This time, this person will not leave Mount Han alive. No one will know about this matter …” The black-clothed elder nodded his head lightly. As soon as he finished speaking, his entire body strangely disappeared into the night.
Looking at the rocky ground in front of him, Xie Wuxia’s gaze narrowed. Killing intent flashed before she finally returned to the cave.
Inside the cave, Zi Xuan’er was already dressed. Seeing him return, she glanced outside and whispered, “There is someone outside …”
Xie Wuxia shook her head and smiled softly, “Probably someone passed by and didn’t notice us.”
“Then, that’s good …”
…
One day had passed. This was the second night of the trial. The sky was still filled with Moon. However, tonight’s night breeze seemed to contain a trace of cold killing intent.
Xiao Chen walked in a forest. The night breeze rustled, and a chill suddenly approached. He stopped. Even though his divine sense was blocked in the mountain, his survival instinct would not disappear. In an instant, he could feel a murderous aura approaching from outside the forest.