NOVEL NEXT chapter 56 - Falling Snow.
Upon learning that the place he was in was a great array, Gu Yuan instantly sprang into action.
He immediately took out his Transmission Stone and sent Fang Qing a message.
"Where are you? I have already crossed the pass."
Soon, Fang Qing replied.
"I’m currently with some people and still unclear on the direction."
Gu Yuan didn’t ask who those people were, because he trusted Fang Qing to handle it herself.
"Are you free now? I have something very important to tell you."
Fang Qing didn’t reply immediately. After a short while, her message came through.
"Alright, speak."
"This secret realm has a great array named Han Suo Li Hun…"
Gu Yuan sent a long string of information about the Han Suo Li Hun Array to Fang Qing, then quietly waited for her reply.
At that moment, Bai Lulu, watching Gu Yuan send the message, stared at him and asked.
"Is this true?"
Feeling Bai Lulu’s gaze, Gu Yuan didn’t hide anything and answered directly.
"It’s true."
After hearing Gu Yuan’s reply, Bai Lulu lowered her head to think for a moment, then looked up and said.
"Where do you want to go now? I can take you there."
"Still the original direction, under the Blue Moon."
Bai Lulu nodded, then added.
"I won’t ask how you know, but remember, don’t die."
Bai Lulu’s words brought a smile to Gu Yuan’s face. He replied.
"Rest assured, I value my life above all."
Satisfied, Bai Lulu nodded and urged the giant eagle to fly faster.
At that moment, the Transmission Stone also carried a message from Fang Qing.
Fang Qing’s question made Gu Yuan rest his chin on his hand, pondering whether to tell the others.
If he told them, most wouldn’t believe him. They’d think it was a rumor to eliminate competition. After all, once they reached under the Blue Moon, they’d have a chance at a Nascent Divinity powerhouse’s legacy. That lure was immense—enough that countless people would risk their lives to pursue it.
Even if some didn’t believe, it wouldn’t harm him. When the array triggered and everyone realized he was right, anything he said afterward would win trust easily. If he stayed silent, it wouldn’t change the situation—regardless, cultivators would head for the Blue Moon.
After a moment’s thought, Gu Yuan made his choice.
Tell them.
"Tell those around you that I discovered there is a Han Suo Li Hun Array here. As for why I know, just say you read it in tomes."
Having sent his decision to Fang Qing, Gu Yuan waited for her reply.
A few seconds later, Fang Qing’s message arrived.
"Okay. I’ll tell them shortly. Anything else?"
"Nothing else. Meet at the Ice Palace."
"Mm."
After finishing his exchange with Fang Qing, Gu Yuan exhaled deeply.
He looked down at the blanket of white snow and the several hairy demon settlements below the giant eagle and murmured to himself.
"Although I don’t know who you are or why you set this array here, if you want to harm someone important to me, you can try stepping over my corpse."
…
In the endless cold wind, a crystal-clear Ice Palace stood. Inside, two people were conversing.
"Mother, many people have already broken through the pass."
"It seems the time is ripe. It’s time to release the demon beasts."
"Mother, I want to go see those people."
"Then go. It will also test your strength."
"Yes."
…
Upon hearing Fang Qing’s words, Zhang Mu and the seven cultivators beside him were somewhat surprised. After all, a Han Suo Li Hun Array covering an entire secret realm sounded far-fetched. Though they didn’t believe it, no one dared mock Fang Qing for spreading rumors—her power was not to be trifled with. So the group fell silent.
Seeing their expressions, Fang Qing understood they ~Nоvеl𝕚ght~ didn’t believe her, but she didn’t mind. She had said what needed to be said; believing it was up to them. If not for Gu Yuan asking her to speak, she wouldn’t have mentioned it at all!
Breaking the silence, Zhang Mu stood and addressed the group.
"Now we are getting closer to under the Blue Moon, and more companions have joined us. I propose we advance faster to reach the Ice Palace as soon as possible."
What he said wasn’t important—what mattered was that he shattered the silence and sidestepped Fang Qing’s topic, so he naturally received enthusiastic agreement.
With a cheer, Zhang Mu waved his hand.
"Everyone, let's move out!"
At his words, the others began moving—everyone except Fang Qing.
Staring at her standing still, Zhang Mu smiled and said.
"Although the others don’t believe what Fairy Fang said, I personally do. Brother Gu’s reputation precedes him, and his words carry weight."
Zhang Mu had thought this declaration would show his trust in Fang Qing and earn her favor, but reality surprised him. Fang Qing’s only response was:
"Oh."
Then she followed the main group, ignoring him entirely.
Hot face, cold shoulder—Zhang Mu stood dumbfounded.
This script is all wrong!
After a moment, he sighed and muttered to himself.
"Old man, this task is truly difficult!"
Shaking his head, he stepped forward and joined the main group.
…
"If Junior Brother Gu says so, then I’m willing to believe."
With that on the Transmission Stone, Ren Yongnian set off to join Motu Zuixin and the other seven cultivators ahead.
Having broken through the hairy demon pass with Motu Zuixin, Ren Yongnian found the interior still blanketed in white snow, seemingly no different from the outside. But that thought quickly evaporated. As they explored further, he realized that the hairy demon settlements inside the pass were far more numerous, and each settlement held many demons. Traveling alone would be difficult—thousands of hairy demons could gather at any moment. Unless one could fly—which was impossible, as the secret realm’s anti-air array prevented flight.
Thus, teaming up inside the pass became common, and cultivators were easier to encounter. Previously scattered, they now moved in clusters, and the chance of meeting fellow cultivators had noticeably increased. So nearly all cultivators chose to find partners.
Walking beside Motu, Ren Yongnian asked.
"Any news?"
Zuixin replied.
"No… wait, now there is."
Her words immediately drew everyone’s gaze. Zuixin ignored the stares and stared ahead at a clearing.
In the next moment, a figure appeared in the clearing. Her light-blue hair fluttered in the wind, she wore ornate armor, and her right hand gripped an ice-blue long halberd. Fully armed in splendid gear, she resembled a female valkyrie.
She looked at the cultivators before her—especially Zuixin—and, her expression icy cold, said:
"You all hello I am Luo Piaoxue."