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Seven mountains, five peaks, thirteen river veins; these represent the twenty-five Cave Heavens and Blessed Lands of the Jiawu Realm, and also mark the boundaries of the twenty-five states within it.

The place where snow flutters in August is Vast Cold State.

Located beyond the seventeen states governed by the Zi Xuan dynasty, it is considered beyond the reach of the imperial power, where the court’s influence cannot extend.

In Vast Cold State, there are no four seasons, only winter.

Endless snowfall is the norm of this realm. When it does not snow, it’s akin to fine weather in other regions. Such a place is undoubtedly unsuitable for ordinary beings to thrive.

Fortunately, cultivators extremely proficient in forbidden powerful techniques have set up one formation after another here, borrowing the power of heaven and earth to resist the harsh climate, thus sheltering the common folk of this land.

However, even with the protection of formations, this place is still extremely harsh and cold.

Therefore, twenty years ago when the Zi Xuan dynasty announced that any commoner from Vast Cold State who could reach the border of Lin State would be regarded as a meritorious citizen of the Zi Xuan dynasty, with arranged living space and three years’ reward of clothing and food, every inhabitant of Vast Cold State tried every possible means to leave.

As a result, the previously somewhat populated Vast Cold State now seems desolate as far as the eye can see.

"Tan friend, your honored father’s open strategy back then has indeed brought Vast Cold State under the governance of the Zi Xuan dynasty!" At this moment, Tan Shuchang and Sword Young Master were walking on clouds, and it was Sword Young Master who spoke with emotion.

"It’s hardly an open strategy; actually, it was also tacitly allowed by Jinglong Cave Heaven," Tan Shuchang said with a slight shake of his head. Jinglong Cave Heaven is the strongest Immortal Sect in Vast Cold State.

Although there are quite a few cultivation sects in Vast Cold State, all of them regard Jinglong Cave Heaven as their leader.

No matter what decisions Jinglong Cave Heaven makes, the other cultivation sects in Vast Cold State would follow unconditionally. Thus, it would have been utterly impossible for the common folk to leave so smoothly without the consent of Jinglong Cave Heaven.

"Though commoners are considered burdensome to cultivators of this place, isn’t this treatment a bit extreme?" Sword Young Master was somewhat surprised.

"I don’t know the details if you, brother Dao, don’t," Tan Shuchang replied.

"I hadn’t heard of this before, but it’s not a problem. I will inquire about the reasons when I get back... We’ve arrived!" Sword Young Master said as he prepared to descend from the clouds.

At that moment, within their field of vision, a vast peach forest suddenly appeared amidst the vast expanse of white.

This was undoubtedly out of place in this icy and snowy world.

And it was the destination of Tan Shuchang’s and Sword Young Master’s journey. The precious Mountains and Rivers Map had guided Tan Shuchang to a deserted place.

Not only was it devoid of cultivators, but it was also exceptionally perilous.

Mountain-Sea Beasts, which were quite rare within the borders of the Zi Xuan dynasty, were lurking in this endless snow.

Therefore, out of a principle of saving to the utmost, Sword Young Master collected cloud energy and specifically brought Tan Shuchang to a treasured place he knew of.

Tan Shuchang could have come by himself, but considering he could only capture evil spirits, which made his travel slow and his appearance unsightly—resembling an ancient demon appearing in the world—he simply accepted Sword Young Master’s kind gesture.

However, before they descended, a token on Sword Young Master’s body suddenly flashed.

And Sword Young Master’s expression changed dramatically.

"Tan friend, I’m afraid I can’t take you any further. I have to go back and secure the Mountains and Rivers Map!" Sword Young Master said in a hurried and flustered manner. The priceless Mountains and Rivers Map that was being used to rescue Tan Shuchang had been stealthily taken out by him and Dongdong together.

Since Dongdong didn’t have the cultivation to collect cloud energy yet, she stayed behind in Heavenly Sword Mansion to keep watch, while Sword Young Master went out to rescue Tan Shuchang and incidentally secure a place to stay.

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"Brother Dao, please return swiftly. For this kindness, Tan Someone will surely repay you someday." Tan Shuchang, upon hearing what Young Master Jian had to say, was not surprised.

The reputation of the Mountains and Rivers Map was something he had heard of before, and even his mentor, the Heartless Old Man, never ceased to long for it; therefore, it was utterly impossible that the Heavenly Sword Mansion would part with it to save him.

Thus, the only possibility was that this Young Master Jian had secretly taken the Heavenly Sword Mansion’s Mountains and Rivers Map.

When Tan Shuchang said this, Young Master Jian immediately cupped his fists in response, then hastily spread out a map.

This map was mysteriously profound, an ethereal quality about it, and as it was spread open, it seemed to contain the entire world.

Suddenly, Young Master Jian’s figure disappeared from sight.

As Young Master Jian left, the cloud energy he had gathered also became ownerless, instantly dissipating.

Tan Shuchang immediately plummeted downwards.

However, of course, Tan Shuchang wouldn’t fall to his injury.

Even though the superior Magic Artifact was gone, Tan Shuchang’s hands were not without other Magic Artifacts. Although only the lower quality Magic Artifacts received from the Qitian Pavilion were at his disposal, they were perfectly adequate for capturing evil spirits.

The preciousness of a Magic Artifact lies in its multifaceted enhancement of a Cultivator’s abilities.

While combat is the most important aspect, it is not the only one.

A streak of black evil energy was undoubtedly conspicuous amidst the snow-white expanse. Thus, when Tan Shuchang stepped on this black aura and had only just approached the peach grove, he was stopped by two Cultivators who emerged from the woods.

These were two young men clad in luxurious garments.

One wore snow-white clothes embroidered with three plum blossoms, and the other was dressed in light purple, decorated with the pattern of a horned serpent.

These represented two Immortal Sects from the Vast Cold State, Three Plum Mountain and Serpent Transformation Cave, respectively.

These two sects, the former sounding unremarkable by name, and the latter seeming like an insignificant faction from the martial world, were in fact, aside from Jinglong Cave Heaven, the most powerful Cultivating forces within the Vast Cold State.

Especially the disciples from the Serpent Transformation Cave, not only were they not inferior to those from top Immortal Sects such as the Jinglong Cave Heaven, Inexhaustible Sword Mountain, Heavenly Sword Mansion, and Western Tuo Mountain, each and every one of them possessed an incredible Divine Skill that allowed them to transform into a giant serpent.

And this transformation was not merely physical; each disciple from the Serpent Transformation Cave who turned into a giant serpent also saw their Lifespan change, essentially gaining a second life.

"If you are a Demon Cultivator, please refrain from causing disputes in the Peach Blossom Sacred Land, as there are many descendants of Cultivators who participated in the suppression of the Demon Sect leader years ago practicing here in seclusion." The disciple from Serpent Transformation Cave cupped his fists towards Tan Shuchang and, despite his indifferent tone, he did not give Tan Shuchang an unfriendly look.

Meanwhile, the disciple from Three Plum Mountain did not even glance at Tan Shuchang, appearing quite arrogant.

"Many thanks for the information, Dao friend."

Tan Shuchang returned the gesture to the Serpent Transformation Cave’s disciple. The message was clear; the battle to suppress the Demon Sect leader was undoubtedly perilous.

And behind that peril, there was the chance of former enemies seizing the opportunity to strike.

These Cultivators who had fled to the Vast Cold State were undoubtedly ones whose elders had perished at the hands of Demon Cultivators and were then pursued by their enemies for vengeance.

As a result, this type of Cultivator harbored a deep loathing for Demon Cultivators.

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