The Transmigrator's Cultivation - Chapter 374

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Feng Qi immediately agreed to the task of mediation, tirelessly running back and forth to the head of the family to negotiate.

The head of the Feng family, being the leader of a clan, didn’t think much of the two Golden Core masters, but he was also careful not to offend them unnecessarily. However, he had an important matter to attend to, so he asked Feng Qi to relay the message that he could meet with the two of them in a few days.

When Feng Qi delivered this message, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie stayed temporarily at the Feng residence, receiving hospitality under the head of the family’s orders. Except for the lingering matters on their minds, their days were quite comfortable.

The task mentioned by the Feng family head involved the birthday celebration of the second young palace master of the Bingxue Immortal Palace. Many smaller families under his influence were preparing to present gifts.

Although the Feng family had a Nascent Soul stage expert, in the Qianyuan Greater World, where even Divine Transformation stage experts were not uncommon, a mere Nascent Soul expert was nothing impressive. The Feng clan, situated on the Frozen Snow Plains, was only slightly better than the weakest families. Having managed to connect with the second young palace master, they naturally had to put forth their best effort to maintain the relationship.

Over the next few days, while Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie were guiding Feng Jun, they learned a lot about this second young palace master from Feng Qi.

This second young palace master was a powerful expert at the Divine Transformation stage, already at the late-stage peak, just waiting for the opportunity to break through.

Despite being only five to six hundred years old, he was considered a top-tier genius.

With such status, potential, and cultivation, he was highly respected, and many were eager to follow him.

Additionally, the second young palace master had long roamed the Frozen Snow Plains, having once accidentally entered a beast’s lair. Surrounded by multiple eighth-rank demonic beasts, he managed to fight his way out and destroy the lair. He had also repeatedly ranked in the “Fengyun Rankings,” solidifying his reputation as one of the strongest.

These stories, and many others, stirred great excitement in the listeners, who became deeply engrossed in the tales.

For example, the “Fengyun Rankings” were open to anyone below a thousand years of age and above the Golden Core stage.

Originally known as the Longhu Rankings, any cultivator who formed a Golden Core and had their essence merge with the world would automatically be placed on a massive black list of millions of names, ranked by the order in which they formed their cores. Every hundred years, the rankings would undergo a tournament, and only the top 800 on the gold list would earn a place on the “Fengyun Rankings.”

The 800 strong individuals on the Fengyun Rankings were highly respected. Those who made it onto the list received gifts from their realm, and countless cultivators and families would seek to follow and depend on them. Even if these cultivators refused to accept followers, those seeking to curry favor would still offer vast amounts of resources and tributes.

The more a cultivator sought immortality, the more resources they required. It would be too time-consuming to acquire everything personally, but with followers, they could simply issue commands and have all the resources delivered to them. And in exchange, they would only need to occasionally lend their reputation or offer a bit of protection. It was truly a beneficial arrangement.

For instance, the second young palace master of the Bingxue Immortal Palace needed only one birthday celebration to prompt the Feng family to search for a Ten Thousand Years Xueyin Ginseng, willing to sacrifice lives to obtain it.

With such tremendous benefits, even the proudest and most aloof individuals would find it hard to resist.

As Feng Qi continued to speak, he became more and more enraptured by the idea, his longing evident.

Xu Ziqing listened with a gentle smile, silently noting much of the information in his mind. He thought to himself that the next ranking tournament would be in thirty years. His Shixiong, Yun Lie, would surely make the list, and he himself would strive to form his Nascent Soul as soon as possible. Then, he could accompany his Shixiong to the Abyss of Heaven and challenge the world’s finest talents.

Two days later, the birthday of the second young palace master finally arrived.

Since Feng Qi had personally acquired the Ten Thousand Years Xueyin Ginseng, his contribution was significant, so he was naturally among those presenting gifts.

Right before their departure, Feng Qi suddenly turned and hesitated as he looked at Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie.

Xu Ziqing smiled and asked, “Feng Daoist?”

Feng Qi clenched his teeth and spoke softly, “I have no way to repay the kindness you both have shown me. This time, if I can present the gift, it is thanks to your help. I am allowed to bring two trusted followers with me to meet the second young palace master. I, I…” He hesitated for a moment, then continued, “The Bingxue Immortal Palace is the largest sect on the Frozen Snow Plains, and the second young palace master holds an extraordinary position. If you could gain his favor, many things would become easier…” Though he didn’t say it outright, his meaning was clear.

The last time Feng Qi gathered the Ten Thousand Years Xueyin Ginseng, the subordinates under his command were of little use, so upon his safe return, he had no intention of relying on them again.

This time, the gift presentation was a rare opportunity to meet the second young palace master. How could he let that inept group benefit from it? Feeling guilty for not being able to fulfill his promise, he wanted to bring Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie along.

Feng Qi considered the second young palace master’s high status and power, knowing that meeting him was an excellent opportunity. However, if Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie went with him, others might assume they were part of the Feng family. Although he meant well, it made him somewhat hesitant to voice his thoughts.

Xu Ziqing’s heart stirred after hearing this. He had attended such birthday banquets before and knew that many would bring treasures. While he had no intention of currying favor with the second young palace master, he thought there might be a chance to discover clues about the divine water from other attendees of the Frozen Snow Plain. After pondering briefly, he glanced at Yun Lie and saw his Shixiong nod slightly. With that, he made up his mind and smiled at Feng Qi, saying, “In that case, may we accompany you?”

Feng Qi was overjoyed that Xu Ziqing had understood his intentions and smiled, saying, “Of course! I would be more than happy to have the two of you join me.”

Afterward, Xu Ziqing donned a large cloak and stood with his Shixiong.

Feng Qi led the way, taking them outside.

An ice carriage, shaped like a house, awaited them outside, drawn by several horse-like demonic beasts covered in scales with sturdy hooves that clattered as they walked.

In front of the ice carriage stood seven or eight Golden Core cultivators, all dressed in luxurious clothing, preparing to present their gifts.

The head of the Feng family had already given instructions earlier and was not present, but two Nascent Soul elders stood by to escort the group.

When Feng Qi arrived, all eyes turned toward him.

A Nascent Soul cultivator spoke up, “Feng Qi, we’ve all been waiting for you. Why are you late?”

Feng Qi replied respectfully, “Elder, this junior apologizes for the delay. It won’t happen again.”

This wasn’t the time for excuses, so admitting fault was the best course of action.

Sure enough, the expressions of the two Nascent Soul cultivators softened slightly as they cast their gaze over Feng Qi’s two companions.

Although the two appeared unfamiliar, with so many descendants in the clan, the elders did not pay much attention. Still, they noticed that these two carried themselves with an air of distinction, prompting them to give it a second thought before turning and boarding the ice carriage. After all, heading out to celebrate the birthday was the priority.

Once everyone boarded the carriage, Xu Ziqing and Yun Lie followed Feng Qi inside.

The interior of the ice carriage was incredibly spacious, much larger than it appeared from the outside, with enough room for everyone to sit and meditate. It seemed to possess some sort of wondrous dimensional space.

Even though the Feng family was a small clan in the vast Qianyuan Greater World, their resources were quite impressive.

The Wind-Stepping Horses pulling the carriage were incredibly swift, and after about half a day’s journey, they arrived at the Bingxue Immortal Palace.

This palace was a large sect of the third rank, ruling over the Frozen Snow Plain with great power and influence.

Stretching across thousands of miles, numerous ice palaces stood tall, with the largest one in the center being the core of the sect and the residence of the palace master.

Surrounding it were eighteen slightly smaller ice palaces, which served as the residences of the eighteen young palace masters.

The second young palace master, ranked second among them, had occupied the second ice palace since he moved in and had never lost his place.

Among all the young palace masters, his strength was only slightly inferior to that of the senior sister at the Spirit Severing stage; the others were no match for him.

Since he was part of the family affiliated with the second young palace master, and today happened to be the second young palace master’s birthday, the guards outside the ice palace let the ice carriage pass upon seeing the Feng family’s token.

Not just the Feng family, but many other celebrants also arrived in their own ice carriages.

They traveled straight to the entrance of the second ice palace.

The two Nascent Soul cultivators both adopted solemn expressions, calling for everyone to tidy their clothing and ensuring there was no impropriety before disembarking from the ice carriage.

Afterward, led by the two Nascent Soul cultivators, each held a jade box while several younger disciples followed closely behind, heads bowed, looking respectful, and not daring to breathe heavily.

Xu Ziqing felt somewhat surprised.

Was the etiquette here really that strict?

But thinking it was better to avoid trouble, he walked at the back with his Shixiong, following the group.

Before long, it was the Feng family’s turn.

The group quickly approached the ice palace, which was indeed very spacious inside. Apart from a throne-like seat raised high above, countless seats of various sizes were arranged according to each family’s status or individual strength.

The closer one was to the throne, the more favor the second young palace master showed them.

However, the Feng family’s status was not high, so their seat was located quite far back.

The ice palace was as cold inside as it was outside, unlike the warmth maintained within the Feng family’s residence by magical arrays that kept out the chill.

This was due to the ice palace master’s cultivation of ice-attributed techniques, which thrived in extreme cold, making the residence feel as if it were in an icy wilderness, bone-chillingly frigid.

Nevertheless, despite the cold, none of the guests dared to show any displeasure. Those with lower cultivation donned magical robes and cloaks to ward off the chill, while the stronger ones simply endured.

Once Xu Ziqing sat down, he swept his consciousness around the area.

Among the guests, the cultivation levels varied significantly. Some of those in the front row had their consciousness pushed back before they could get close.

When he asked his Shixiong, he learned that some were Divine Transformation Stage cultivators, and even a few were at the Spirit Severing Stage… Could it be that the second young palace master was truly that formidable, able to subdue even those of higher cultivation? Or perhaps it was due to the sect’s influence, or maybe they valued the second young palace master’s potential?

The reasons remained unclear, but it only heightened Xu Ziqing’s regard for the second young palace master.

As the auspicious time approached, the chatter among the guests began to subside.

The maidservants dressed in white, who had been standing quietly at the edge of the ice palace, gradually started moving, flitting about like white butterflies, setting up various long tables and short tables filled with delicacies to entertain the guests.

Additionally, some musicians began to sing melodiously, and suddenly, many women in colorful attire descended from the air, performing an enchanting dance.

In an instant, the atmosphere became lively.

Xu Ziqing, with his keen perception, overheard some discussions.

One comment caught his attention:

“The second young palace master has been particularly favoring someone in recent years. If you see him, you must greet him properly.”

“Never show any dissatisfaction; the consequences could be dire.”

“Could it be that the second young palace master…”

“Regardless of that person’s identity, we cannot speculate recklessly!”

Xu Ziqing pondered this. Who could it be that garnered so much attention from so many families?

In the next moment, the dancers bowed gracefully and retreated.

By the side of the throne, two figures approached slowly.

One, dressed in purple, sat high on the throne.

The other, in blue, stood before the throne, appearing quite close to the one in purple.