Chapter 843: Blowing Snow Palace Joins Forces

Despite Blizzardsnow Palace being sealed off, it could still receive information from the outside.

This was because Lan Lingping had left the sect with some disciples before the sealing, and they had been making a living in Beiyuan City.

She originally intended to transition in Beiyuan City for a while before seeking a spiritual island in Cloud Dream Marsh to establish a branch sect and continue Blizzardsnow Palace's legacy.

However, she later discovered that cultivation was more convenient in Beiyuan City.

Using the large sum of spiritual stones she brought from the sect, she acquired many resources that Blizzardsnow Palace could never obtain before, raising her cultivation to the perfected Foundation Establishment realm.

She even possessed a fourth-grade Water Mist Ice Crystal, which could assist in Golden Core formation.

Despite having the necessary conditions, Lan Lingping did not dare to attempt Golden Core formation.

After all, she was in Beiyuan City, and while the Five Elements Sect promised to protect the safety of homeowners who bought property, she was not just at Foundation Establishment, but potentially Golden Core.

Moreover, the local customs were well understood.

Under such circumstances, Lan Lingping lived precariously in Beiyuan City for twenty years. She originally intended to lead her disciples to Cloud Dream Marsh upon emerging from seclusion, but during her period of closed-door cultivation, these disciples had undertaken various tasks issued by the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion to pay for the high rental fees in Beiyuan City.

Since Blizzardsnow Palace disciples excelled at cloud and rain magic, with a little training, they could tend to spiritual fields, spiritual rice, and spiritual plants.

Some who were particularly skilled at precipitation techniques were even recruited by Zhuo Ming, offering double the spiritual stones, to plant trees and control desertification in Hong County.

By the time Lan Lingping emerged from seclusion, many excellent disciples had, through their diligent work, saved enough spiritual stones for a down payment on property in the outskirts of Beiyuan City.

These disciples naturally had no desire to follow Lan Lingping to Cloud Dream Marsh.

After all, here, as long as they were willing to work, they could earn spiritual stones, and if they worked on Five Elements Sect projects, they even received free spiritual rice.

But if they went to Cloud Dream Marsh, their lives would no longer be their own.

Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator, if they encountered a third-grade demonic beast during a beast tide, would almost certainly face certain death.

Any sane cultivator would choose to remain in Beiyuan City.

Seeing that only a few loyal disciples were willing to follow her, Lan Lingping, after some consideration, decided to preserve herself rather than go to a dangerous place like Cloud Dream Marsh.

After all, she had brought a considerable amount of Blizzardsnow Palace's assets, not only purchasing a third-grade cave dwelling but also being able to buy various elixirs and resources as needed, having become somewhat accustomed to living a privileged life in Beiyuan City.

Subsequently, Lan Lingping witnessed the Five Elements Sect's strength undergo earth-shattering changes in a short period.

By the time news arrived that Chen Mobai and Zhou Shengqing, two Nascent Soul cultivators, had revealed themselves and annihilated Xuanxiao Dao Palace, she had completely abandoned any thoughts of revenge.

She even prided herself on being an official resident of Beiyuan City.

Because after the fall of Xuanxiao Dao Palace, property prices in Beiyuan City surged threefold in a short time.

The protection of a Golden Core sect was incomparable to that of a Nascent Soul sect.

With Beiyuan City's protectors upgrading from a Golden Core to two Nascent Soul cultivators, any discerning cultivator understood the value of real estate in this immortal city.

This meant that as long as one did not offend a Holy Land of the Eastern Lands, the Five Elements Sect could guarantee one's safety.

It was precisely then that Lan Lingping began writing to persuade Zhu Jinye, suggesting they surrender. She pointed out that even Yan Shaoyin, a Golden Core cultivator, had offered the millennium-old foundation of Returning Heaven Valley to the Five Elements Sect.

After all, while Sect Master Chen of the Five Elements Sect was an upright gentleman, Zhou Shengqing was not; he had many past grievances with Kong Lingling. Once the Five Elements Sect had absorbed Xuanxiao Dao Palace's territory, their next target would surely be to clear out any forces in the Eastern Wilderness that did not belong to them.

Against Nascent Soul cultivators, even if they had a fourth-grade grand formation, it would only be a matter of dying sooner or later.

Moreover, because Kong Lingling had dabbled in demonic cultivation, the Five Elements Sect eradicating Blizzardsnow Palace would even be considered acting on behalf of the heavens.

Without the aid of Ice Heaven Palace, if they continued to be unyielding, the end of their sealing period would likely be the demise of their entire sect.

Zhu Jinye was very hesitant about this, her heart constantly wavering between the sect founder's legacy and her own life.

But in the end, her own life prevailed.

Who would want to die when they could live?

Furthermore, after hearing Lan Lingping describe the changes in the Eastern Wilderness under the Five Elements Sect's rule, Zhu Jinye felt that she, too, might be able to form a Golden Core.

After all, for a Golden Core sect, the appearance of other Golden Core cultivators within their territory would naturally be an eyesore.

But for the current Five Elements Sect, if they attempted to form a Golden Core, the Nascent Soul cultivators, upon hearing it, would likely just respond with a mere "Oh."

Thinking of this, Zhu Jinye decided to give up the several millennia-old legacy left by the sect founder in exchange for her freedom in the Eastern Wilderness.

After Chen Mobai arrived in Beiyuan City, Liu Wenbai brought Xue Ting over.

"Greetings, Venerable Sir!"

After many years, Xue Ting remained unchanged, graceful and respectful.

Chen Mobai, always smiling when greeting acquaintances, took the letter and asked her to sit down.

However, Xue Ting repeatedly declined, standing with Liu Wenbai as they waited for him to finish reading.

"Sect Master Zhu's action aligns with the heavenly dao and responds to the greater trend; her future achievements are sure to be extraordinary," Chen Mobai praised after reading.

After all, taking over the last independent force in the Eastern Wilderness without bloodshed was a good thing for both him and the Five Elements Sect.

However, this was also due to Chen Mobai's good reputation in the Eastern Wilderness over the years.

If it were someone else, Zhu Jinye and Lan Lingping would likely have taken Blizzardsnow Palace's assets and fled, abandoning their disciples, the moment they learned the Five Elements Sect had two Nascent Soul cultivators.

"Sect Master Zhu says that after joining the Five Elements Sect, Blizzardsnow Palace is willing to offer all its spiritual veins and resources, seeking only a place for herself and her disciples to settle in Beiyuan City," Xue Ting said with a hint of embarrassment.

After all, the current property prices in Beiyuan City were so high that even an immortal cultivation family would have to grit their teeth to buy a set.

If all the people from Blizzardsnow Palace were to be accommodated, it would be an astronomical sum if converted into spiritual stones.

"There aren't so many empty rooms in Beiyuan City, and I cannot ask other residents to give up their property. At most, I can arrange a set for Sect Master Zhu," Chen Mobai shook his head, directly refusing the request.

"Understood. I will report truthfully when I return," Xue Ting said nothing more after hearing this.

In her opinion, Zhu Jinye would definitely agree.

After all, Blizzardsnow Palace was now seeking to join the Five Elements Sect, and arranging for her to settle in Beiyuan City was already a great favor.

"I will write a letter, Junior Niece Xue Ting, for you to take back to Zhu Jinye. Tell her that after Blizzardsnow Palace's allegiance, it should disband on the spot. This way, Blizzardsnow Palace will no longer exist, and the oath of sealing will not need to be observed."

"However, to prevent any unrest among the disciples after Blizzardsnow Palace disbands, I will arrange work for each of them. As long as they are diligent, supporting their own cultivation will certainly not be a problem."

"The fourth-grade spiritual vein left by Blizzardsnow Palace will be developed into a new academy and immortal city. Once the immortal city is established, all former Blizzardsnow Palace disciples can claim a cave dwelling according to their cultivation level."

The concept of resettlement housing was thus put forward by Chen Mobai.

Xue Ting listened, understanding some parts but not others, but Chen Mobai wrote down everything he had said.

"Venerable Sir, I shall take my leave now."

Xue Ting took the letter and bowed respectfully.

"No need to rush. Zhuo Ming will be coming over today; you can both catch up," Chen Mobai called out to her, then asked Liu Wenbai to prepare tea and inquired about her situation over the years.

Xue Ting only gave a brief account.

During Blizzardsnow Palace's sealing, she was the only one allowed to enter and exit. Various resources and spiritual rice had to be delivered through her, so she was somewhat respected.

This task was also quite simple, as Lan Lingping usually procured most of the supplies in Beiyuan City, and Xue Ting only needed to pick them up when the time came.

However, there were also rumors circulating that she was a traitor to Blizzardsnow Palace, having long defected to the Five Elements Sect, and that was why she received such preferential treatment.

Xue Ting did not respond to these rumors.

After the Five Elements Sect annihilated Xuanxiao Dao Palace and the existence of two Nascent Soul cultivators was revealed, many of her senior and junior sisters in Blizzardsnow Palace proactively approached her, wanting to know if there was still a chance to defect.

After the Five Elements Sect demonstrated its formidable strength, the idea of allegiance and submission had begun to stir among many Blizzardsnow Palace disciples.

Zhu Jinye also noticed this, which is why she no longer hesitated.

A short while later, Zhuo Ming arrived.

She was very happy to see Xue Ting there.

The two were genuinely good friends, and Zhuo Ming was Xue Ting's first confidante. Xue Ting, usually somewhat cool in demeanor, revealed a rare gentle smile the moment she saw Zhuo Ming.

"Master, I feel signs of Golden Core formation," Zhuo Ming said, stating the purpose of her visit after the two long-separated friends had caught up.

Chen Mobai was also very pleased to hear this.