Published: March 3, 2025
"Rumble, rumble."
Accompanied by a deep sound, the stone gate slowly opened, and a tall and masculine figure gradually walked out.
"Servant girl pays respects to the ancestor!"
Upon hearing the commotion, the maid Gu Yueying quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
As the personal maid of the sect's ancestor, her treatment regarding resources had already reached the level of, or even surpassed, some of the influential deacons.
Now, after so many years, she had also cultivated to the peak of the mid foundation establishment stage.
This woman had commendable aptitude, and it could be foreseen that in a few more years, she would have a chance to break through the golden core bottleneck.
If Liu Yu could grant her one or two spiritual objects, the success rate would not be low.
As the candidate sent by the master-disciple lineage to get close, Gu Yueying's spiritual root aptitude was indeed better than the previous two, Yan Song and Wen Caiyi, and she had the hope of challenging the golden core bottleneck.
However, if she failed, all she could do was leave dejectedly.
"Mm."
Having been in seclusion for a long time and covered in sweat, Liu Yu nodded lightly and headed straight for the washroom.
After a proper wash, he changed into a brand new black robe. Unlike before, he did not comprehend any cultivation techniques or nourish magical treasures.
Instead, he arrived at a small door and gently pushed it open.
On it were the bold characters "Spiritual Beast Chamber."
"Creak~"
As soon as the small door opened, a wave of icy coldness suddenly emanated from the space behind the door.
Before his eyes, the scene widened suddenly.
This spiritual beast chamber was specifically crafted by Liu Yu for Little Qing, measuring over two hundred zhang in length, width, and height, allowing this creature to move freely.
Moreover, as a third-stage demonic beast, it already possessed advanced intelligence and would not attack unfamiliar cultivators unless commanded by its master.
As a result, Little Qing had the opportunity to roam around the sect, and over the years, it had certainly left quite an impression, causing some elders quite a headache.
However, over the years, the disciples were no longer unfamiliar with the ancestor's spiritual beast.
Thus, when they encountered it, they would not panic.
Liu Yu looked around, and a vast space with a huge skylight, its walls and floor covered in ice, came into view.
The temperature in this environment was extremely low, and if a mortal approached, they would instantly freeze to death; ordinary cultivators would feel extremely uncomfortable and must use their magical power to resist.
But as his body refinement had reached the fourth stage, this bit of cold was naturally nothing to him.
Whether before or after the mutation of its bloodline, Little Qing belonged to the ice-water attribute and naturally needed to stay in an environment rich in ice-water spiritual energy to grow better.
Thus, Liu Yu spent a considerable effort having the sect's formation masters set up a high-level spirit gathering array, specifically driven by high-grade spiritual stones, to create this "ice world."
"Hiss~"
As the cold air enveloped him, even though he was prepared, Gu Yueying couldn't help but shiver.
"Step back."
Seeing her reaction, Liu Yu turned and spoke lightly.
The intelligence of a third-stage demonic beast was no different from that of human cultivators, so it naturally didn't require feeding regularly.
Rare demonic beast flesh or elixirs for accelerated growth, he would give directly to Little Qing and let it consume them on schedule.
"Yes."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yueying obediently complied and waited in the hall.
At this moment, Liu Yu had already stepped inside, entering this "ice world."
"Roar~"
The moment he entered, a loud dragon roar echoed in his ears, carrying a hint of joy.
Accompanied by a burst of icy wind, an extremely large figure quickly approached from the distance.
Upon closer inspection, amidst the storm filled with countless ice crystals, there emerged a flood dragon nearly thirty zhang long.