Chapter 134: Transmigration in the Snow Region (Part 3)

Suddenly, the sky on the horizon was torn apart by a strange force.

Clouds churned, and some inconceivable existence was driving the Qi flow between heaven and earth. The wind and snow stopped, and the silence between heaven and earth was eerie.

"All Disciples, prepare for battle!" Lin Chen issued the order immediately.

No sooner had she finished speaking than countless obscure runes appeared in the sky. These runes seemed to automatically combine in the Void Realm, arranging themselves into a massive Formation pattern that covered everyone's heads.

As the rune Formation manifested, a beam of white light descended from the sky, enveloping the entire team. The white light flowed like water, exuding the mysterious power of Tianji.

Within the radiance, a graceful figure slowly emerged, as if stepping out from a crack in time and space.

Su Wanqing, the Heavenly Maiden of the Tianji Pavilion, her stunning, nation-toppling beauty flickered in and out of view within the light and shadow.

She wore a silver-white robe adorned with astrological runes. As she moved, the runes seemed to come alive, shimmering slightly.

She held a celadon jade fan, its ribs engraved with runes for Tianji deduction, circulating with unfathomable light.

The Tianji Pavilion demonstrated their profound understanding of Tianji by controlling celestial phenomena, manipulating fate, and using runes.

Su Wanqing's appearance was soundless; there was only the radiance of the flowing runes, as if everything was under her control.

She gently unfolded her jade fan and waved it casually.

"The team from the Xuanyin Qin Sect, it seems our trip this time is an unexpected joy." Su Wanqing's expression was indifferent, as if she had already known of their arrival in advance.

Lin Chen narrowed her starlike eyes slightly, watching the Heavenly Maiden of the Tianji Pavilion who had appeared out of thin air, a wave of vigilance rising in her heart.

This precise control over celestial phenomena and Aura far exceeded the understanding of ordinary Cultivators and even made one feel it was difficult to resist.

"Your Excellency is the Heavenly Maiden of the Tianji Pavilion?" Lin Chen asked, her gaze lingering on Su Wanqing for a moment, especially on the celadon jade fan in her hand, which was clearly an extremely special Magical Artifact.

"Indeed." Su Wanqing gently closed her jade fan and smiled faintly.

"This time, I was ordered to come and investigate the movements of the Nether Ghost Realm, and I happened to encounter the Xuanyin Qin Sect's team. I wonder if it would be convenient for Little Sister Lin Chen to travel together?"

Lin Chen smiled faintly, naturally knowing in her heart that Su Wanqing's so-called "investigating the movements" was merely an excuse.

Her true purpose was undoubtedly for the star ancient zither. For the Xuanyin Qin Sect, the star ancient zither held extraordinary significance and must never be lost.

"Very well, traveling together is naturally no problem," Lin Chen said in a calm tone, then changed the subject.

"However, the star ancient zither is of vital importance to our Xuanyin Qin Sect. No matter what, I will not yield this zither to anyone."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Su Wanqing's mouth curled up slightly, her smile carrying a hint of mockery and disdain.

"Oh? Little Sister Lin Chen is so confident; that truly makes me look at you in a new light. However, your cultivation seems to be only at the Late Stage of Golden Core."

Her tone was understated, yet it hid a sharp edge.

"You must know, this trip to the Cliff of Starry Sea is fraught with crises; it is not just an Opportunity, but also holds lethal danger."

"For a Golden Core Cultivator to go, I fear it might be a bit of a stretch, right?"

The contempt for Lin Chen's cultivation in her words was obvious; after all, as the Heavenly Maiden of the Tianji Pavilion, Su Wanqing's cultivation had long been stabilized at the Peak of Nascent Soul.

Her gaze swept over Lin Chen, as if seeing through everything, carrying an invisible sense of oppression.

Lin Chen's heart sank, but she was not overwhelmed by Su Wanqing's Aura.

She lifted her chin slightly, her cool, aloof eyes staring directly at Su Wanqing.

"The level of cultivation does not represent everything. Even if my cultivation is not as high as Your Excellency's, the star ancient zither is the Legacy of my sect. Whoever wants to take it away must show their true ability!"

Su Wanqing raised an eyebrow, her smile deepening, as if she had heard a naive joke.

She gently raised her hand, unfolding the celadon jade fan in her grasp. The runes on the fan face emitted a faint light, as if responding to her words.

"Little Sister Lin Chen certainly has determination, but sometimes determination is not enough. If it truly comes to that moment, I hope you can hold on."

Although the confrontation between the two appeared calm on the surface, sparks flew in the dark.

Su Wanqing was aloof and superior, relying on her cultivation and status as the Heavenly Maiden of the Tianji Pavilion, possessing unquestionable confidence. Meanwhile, although Lin Chen did not reveal her edge, she did not yield in the slightest.

In the air, a tense atmosphere gradually permeated. The surrounding Disciples all felt a trace of invisible oppression and held their breaths, not daring to disturb this confrontation.

Lin Chen's expression remained unchanged, still carrying an elegant and charming smile, "Very well, then we shall see." But her sharp Aura made people shudder.

Su Wanqing shuddered, feeling as if the Grim Reaper had brushed against her neck; she could only force a smile.

Her fingers gently covered her lips, and she fanned herself lightly with the celadon jade fan, as if dispelling the cold before her.

The awkwardness behind her smile was cleverly hidden. Although the previous clash had annoyed her, the current situation did not allow her to be willful.

"Little Sister Lin Chen," Su Wanqing said softly, a trace of helplessness flashing in her eyes, her tone softening a bit.

"This trip, I am not here to compete with you for the limelight, nor am I here to seize any treasure."

"It is because the group of Yao Beasts ahead is truly too troublesome, and I fear… I need the help of your Xuanyin Qin Sect."

She gently shook the celadon jade fan in her hand, concealing the bitterness in her heart. Facing the current predicament, she knew she had to set aside her hostility toward Lin Chen.

Although the Tianji Pavilion possessed gifted techniques for calculating celestial phenomena.

But when facing the siege of Yao Beasts, they urgently needed the powerful support of the Xuanyin Qin Sect, especially that treatment technique which could be called a divine skill.

Lin Chen was lost in thought but remained unmoved, clearly not wanting to cooperate with Su Wanqing.

Su Wanqing's smile was gentle but carried a hint of reluctance, and a trace of exhaustion was revealed in her eyes.

"To tell you the truth, the Yao Beasts ahead are currently closing in. Those Yao Beasts are powerful, and my team will likely find it difficult to break through alone. The treatment techniques of the Xuanyin Qin Sect are exactly what we need."

"I wonder if Little Sister could consider the big picture and temporarily join forces to overcome this difficulty?"

Lin Chen looked at the calmness on Su Wanqing's surface but clearly understood the other party's true thoughts in her heart. However, if her team tried to break through alone, with the Yao Beasts closing in, they would likely suffer heavy losses.

Lin Chen withdrew that sharp Aura, "Since Sister Su says so, then I naturally will not stand idly by."

Su Wanqing nodded slightly, reined in her emotions, and smiled lightly: "Thank you, Little Sister Lin Chen. My team is just ahead."

She immediately turned around, waved her celadon jade fan gently, and led Lin Chen and the Disciples of the Xuanyin Qin Sect flying toward where her team was located.

Lin Chen naturally agreed to her proposal and followed closely behind with her own team. She did not say much, already prepared in her heart for the situation they were about to face.

She knew that this would by no means be a simple situation.

The Tianji Pavilion's scouting ability was extraordinary; if even Su Wanqing felt it was troublesome, then the area ahead must be extremely dangerous.

After flying for a while, the figures of another team gradually appeared amidst the vast, snow-covered world. It was none other than the Cultivators of the Tianji Pavilion.