In a corner of Tianyun Academy, the master of the Cang Qiong Sect was so angry that he heard about the cooperation between Li Lingyun and Ye Xingchen. He stared into the air before him, as if he could see the two young men, their laughter and conversation echoing in his ears. He clenched his fists, and the anger in his heart almost burst out.
A hint of gloom flashed in the eyes of the Cangqiong Sect leader. He never expected that Ye Xingchen, a seemingly well-behaved boy, would actually get together with this guy Li Lingyun. Such cooperation will undoubtedly allow their elixirs to dominate the entire Tianyun Academy market.
The triumphant smiling faces of the two people appeared in his mind, as if he could clearly hear them talking in low voices, planning how to monopolize this vast market. Their voices were like needles piercing his heart, making him unable to calm down.
The door owner bit his lower lip tightly, anger burning in his heart. He knew that he had to take action to prevent the two men from cooperating, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. However, he also knew that it would not be easy to break this situation. He needed a plan, one that would defeat them once and for all.
Ever since Yun Yifei was defeated by Li Lingyun in the duel, the prestige of the Cang Qiong Sect has plummeted. The sect leader was anxious, worried that the disciples in the sect would be affected, and his confidence in them began to waver. He remembered the duel between Yun Yifei and Li Lingyun that day. The entire academy gathered in the arena and witnessed the fierce battle.
Yun Yifei, known as a once-in-a-century genius of the Cangqiong Sect, jumped into the air lightly, his sword energy flowing freely. Li Lingyun, on the other hand, remained unchanged in response to all changes, standing calmly on the spot, with a sharp light shining in his eyes. The momentum of the two collided with each other in the arena, setting off gusts of wind.
However, the final result surprised everyone. Yun Yifei staggered in the air, but was defeated by Li Lingyun with one blow. There was an exclamation from the crowd. The master of the Cangqiong Sect’s face was ashen and his fists were clenched. He couldn't accept this fact, and was even more worried about the impact it would have on the Sky Sect.
He took a deep breath and tried to calm down the anger and anxiety in his heart. He knew that if he wanted to revive the prestige of the Cang Qiong Sect, he must first resolve the cooperation between Li Lingyun and Ye Xingchen. To defeat these two people, strength alone is not enough, he needs a clever strategy.
Suddenly, a cunning light flashed in the eyes of the Cang Qiong Sect's sect leader. The corners of his mouth raised, revealing a sneer. He decided to adopt a surprising strategy to break the current deadlock. The sect leader began to secretly plan an action. He found a few trustworthy disciples and summoned them into the secret room. Under the dim light, the door owner revealed his plan to them. He planned to take advantage of Li Lingyun's weakness and set a trap through a gambling game. The master described the plan in detail, and every disciple was dumbfounded. They couldn't believe that the always upright sect leader would come up with such a plan. However, they also understood that this was an extraordinary measure that they had to take in order to restore the dignity of the Sky Sect.
A few days later, the leader of the Cangqiong Sect appeared in front of Li Lingyun's residence. He took a deep breath and knocked lightly on the door. Li Lingyun opened the door and was slightly surprised to see the owner standing at the door. The door owner smiled slightly and said, "Ling Yun, long time no see, can you let me come in and sit down?" Li Lingyun stepped aside to let the door owner in, and the two of them sat at the stone table in the courtyard. The door owner picked up the tea on the table, took a sip, and said slowly: "Ling Yun, I came here to apologize to you for what happened to Yun Yifei before." There was a hint of sincerity in his voice, and he looked directly at Li Lingyun. . Li Lingyun frowned slightly and looked at the door owner doubtfully. The sect leader continued: "As an old student of the college, bullying the new students is extremely inappropriate behavior. I admit that our Cang Qiong Sect made a mistake, and I hope to be able to reconcile with you."
Li Lingyun was silent for a moment. Although he had doubts in his heart, seeing the sincere attitude of the sect master, he gradually let go of his guard. The door owner seemed to have seen what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "Ling Yun, I know you are not a brainless person, and you can definitely distinguish right from wrong. This time, in addition to apologizing, I also plan to cooperate with you." He paused, He continued: "I want to make a bet with you. If you win, I, the Cang Qiong Sect, will fully support you; if you lose, I promise not to interfere in your affairs again." A trace of vigilance flashed in Li Lingyun's eyes. Then he said: "I know your strength, but there are some things where strength alone is not enough. As long as you win this bet, I can tell you a secret about the Cang Qiong Sect." Hearing this, Li Lingyun couldn't help but feel curious. . He wanted to know what the secret was. The door owner smiled mysteriously and did not continue to reveal anything. He believed that this bet was enough to make Li Lingyun's heart flutter.
After the door owner left, Li Lingyun sat alone at the stone table, pondering over the door owner's words in his heart. He knew that this bet was by no means simple, and there must be something behind it. As night fell, Li Lingyun decided to go to Ye Xingchen to discuss the matter with him. After some analysis, the two people believed that the sect leader must have something up his sleeve. They decided to wait and see what happened and see what the sect leader would do next before making any plans. A few days later, the sect leader appeared in front of Li Lingyun again, this time he brought the details of the gambling game. Li Lingyun looked at the door master, secretly wary in his heart, but remained calm on the surface. He knows that this bet will determine his future with Yunmen, and he must deal with it carefully.
Although Li Lingyun had doubts in his heart, considering the gambling conditions proposed by the sect owner, he decided to accept the challenge. This bet may be a rare opportunity for him, allowing him to better understand the Sky Sect. He decided to go to the location designated by the door owner in person to find out. The location was set in a remote valley. In the night, the valley seemed particularly quiet. When Li Lingyun arrived, the door owner had been waiting for a long time. The two sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was a bit tense. The door owner was the first to speak: "Ling Yun, the bet is very simple. As long as you guess the number of chess pieces in my hand, you win." Li Lingyun frowned slightly, and he noticed that the door owner was playing with two chess pieces, one black and one white. He silently recited the formula in his mind and used his inner power to sense the chess pieces.
Suddenly, Li Lingyun's eyes flashed, and he said: "Master, I sensed that the number of chess pieces was an odd number." A trace of surprise flashed in the eyes of the master, and the corners of his mouth slightly curled up: "Very good, you guessed it right. But you know what this chess piece represents. What?" Li Lingyun shook his head, and the sect leader continued: "This chess piece represents the honor and status of the Cangqiong Sect. Since the establishment of the sect, we have always used chess as an aid to practice, and every chess piece carries the efforts and expectations of our ancestors. Even though I lost this bet, I feel honored because you have indeed shown extraordinary strength and talent. From now on, I, the Cang Qiong Sect, are willing to work with you to create brilliance." Li Lingyun felt warm in his heart after hearing this. You know, this is an important step on your way to becoming a strong person. The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
Then, Li Lingyun couldn't wait to ask the sect master: "Sect Master, what is the secret you mentioned before?" The sect master smiled mysteriously and slowly said: "Ling Yun, you should have heard of the Ice Flame, right? ." A hint of excitement flashed in Li Lingyun's eyes. Of course he had heard of Han Bingyan's name. According to legend, ice flames have magical power and can cure all difficult and complicated diseases. What's even more exciting is that Bingyan is the only hope to cure Caiyun's sister's disease. Li Lingyun secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what the cost, he would find Han Bingyan and relieve Sister Caiyun's illness. He stared at the door owner closely, waiting for the next step. The door owner smiled and continued: "I tell you this secret because I hope you can go all out and win the bet. Because the clues to the Ice Flame are hidden in that chess game."
The sect leader continued: "This chess game is the map layout of the extremely cold place in the forbidden area of the academy. It is said that when the Ice Lord handed over the ice flame to the ice dragon, he set up 12 formations to keep those with ill intentions forever. stranded in an extremely cold place."
Li Lingyun's heart trembled. He didn't expect that this chess game was so closely related to Bing Yan. He looked at it intently, and saw that the black and white on the chessboard were intertwined, like a complicated map. He seemed to see the frozen world in an extremely cold place, with the cold wind and snowflakes flying. And those 12 formations made him feel the wisdom and power of Lord Ice.
Li Lingyun took a deep breath and vowed firmly in his heart that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles there were ahead, he would move forward bravely, find the Ice Flame, and bring hope and warmth to Sister Caiyun.
Li Lingyun's frown relaxed slightly, but he still couldn't help but worry in his heart: "Master, there are many dangers in the extremely cold place. I'm worried..." The master waved his hand and interrupted Li Lingyun: "Brother Lingyun, you don't need to worry. Ji. The cold land is indeed dangerous, but in order to train its disciples, the academy holds a spiritual energy competition every four years. The top three in the competition will have the opportunity to follow the elders of the academy to practice in extremely cold places. Based on your current strength, if you can win the competition If you come out on top, you will be able to enter the extremely cold place smoothly." A trace of determination flashed in Li Lingyun's eyes, and he had made up his mind to win this competition for Sister Caiyun. He stood up and bowed deeply to the sect master: "Sect Master, please accept my bow. I will work harder to achieve good results in the competition." The sect master smiled slightly: "Brother Ling Yun, please get up. I believe in you. We will definitely succeed. If there is a chance in the future, we will go to the extremely cold place together." Li Lingyun nodded heavily, said goodbye to the sect master, and then embarked on the way back to Yunmen. He has already made up his mind, huh? For that commitment, he will go all out to meet the challenges ahead.
The scene turned and returned to the Cang Qiong Sect. The sect owner stood alone on a high mountain peak, overlooking the sea of clouds below. There was a treacherous smile on his face, as if he was planning some conspiracy.
"Master, why are you smiling so weirdly?" a disciple asked curiously.
The sect master turned around and smiled mysteriously at the disciples: "Everyone, do you know that there are many dangers in that extremely cold place?"
The disciples looked at each other, puzzled. The sect leader continued: "Although Li Lingyun is very powerful, if he enters an extremely cold place, he will never return."
Hearing this, the disciples suddenly understood and praised the master's brilliant strategy. There was a cruel light in their eyes, as if they had seen Li Lingyun struggling in the extremely cold place.
The scene changed and Li Lingyun returned to Yunmen. He rushed into Cai Ling's residence anxiously, eager to tell her the good news. Cai Ling was embroidering a landscape painting in front of the window. When she saw Li Lingyun coming in with a happy face, she put down the embroidery needle in her hand and greeted him with a smile.
"Cailing, I'm back!" Li Lingyun shouted excitedly, "I found clues to the Ice Flame. As long as I can win the Reiki Competition, I can enter the extremely cold place to find the Ice Flame and heal Caiyun."
A trace of emotion flashed in Cai Ling's eyes. She stepped forward and gently took Li Lingyun's hand.
"Ling Yun, are you really willing to pay so much for sister Caiyun?" Cai Ling asked softly. Li Lingyun nodded firmly: "For you, I am willing to do anything." Cai Ling felt warm in her heart. She knew Li Lingyun's deep affection for her and understood his dedication to Han Bingyan. She gently held Li Lingyun's hand, her eyes full of support and encouragement. "Ling Yun, I believe you will win the competition and find the Ice Flame. I will wait for you at Yunmen and pray for you." Cai Ling said affectionately. Li Lingyun held Cai Ling's hand tightly, her heart filled with gratitude and strength. He knew that for Cai Ling and Cai Yun, he had to go all out to live up to their expectations. In the days that followed, Li Lingyun worked harder to practice in preparation for the upcoming Reiki competition. His figure leaped across the mountains, his sword energy was like a rainbow. For that persistence and belief, he bravely challenged himself. Cai Ling prayed for him silently at Yunmen, looking forward to his victorious return.
