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When pushed to the limit, Lin Qi was ejected.

Before it even touched the ground, the man was scooped up by the Taiji Venerable's hand and brought to the peak of a snow-capped mountain.

"Consume these powers first!"

Lin Qi heard this and crossed her legs, closed her eyes, and sat in meditation, frantically consuming the cold air she had swallowed.

Taiji Venerable then drew back his hand and fished out Tan Yueqing.

Six people absorbed a large amount of pure cold air within the snow fruit. This will take a very long time to consume.

After it's consumed, its power might allow for a small breakthrough in skill.

Lin Qi and others finally figured out all the assessments and rewards of this level. The biggest reward is the essence of cold from the Millennium Snow-born Tree.

Time flies when you are practicing.

When I opened my eyes again, two more months had passed.

Lin Qi hasn't absorbed all the essence of cold energy within his body yet, and his cultivation has already broken through from the early stage of Nascent Soul to the middle stage. His divine sense is also more solid.

She was no longer content with simply sitting and cultivating her cultivation. Instead, she wanted to engage in combat or practice spells. This way, not only could she consume the spiritual energy within her body more quickly, but she could also master her power more firmly.

Just as she was about to ask the Taiji Venerable, a loud booming sound echoed from afar, seeming to reverberate endlessly between heaven and earth.

Lin Qi raised her eyes and looked around, pondering for a moment, "This is... a beast tide?"

There was a hint of shock in his eyes.

The beast tide of the Ice City was even several times stronger than the beast tide she remembered from the Wild City.

From afar, it looks like a vast expanse of white.

At first glance, you might even think it's an avalanche.

Upon closer inspection, one would discover that the swaying snow shadows were all running snow beasts. A snow beast army stretching for thousands of meters charged forward with a thunderous roar, leaving behind a deep and wide trail on the ground.

It is as if a deep, bone-chilling wound has been left across the vast expanse of snow.

Lin Qi was secretly shocked and immediately ran to ask Taiji Venerable, "Ancestor, if this batch of snow beasts charges towards Bingcheng, I'm afraid the whole Bingcheng will be razed to the ground!"

The Grand Master Taiji wore a somber expression, as if he had known about this all along.

Since our last investigation of the beast horde's trail, we have sent people to meticulously search a thousand miles around the Ice Forest and relayed the message to those within Ice City.

According to the predictions of the old Taoist at Xuan Tian Guan, this ice city beast tide will be the strongest in nearly a thousand years.

"Now, the five major clans of Nan Zhou are discussing how to defend against this beast tide. If necessary, we will also need to join forces."

Lin Qi, however, heard another meaning. "Your meaning is that the Beast Tide this time will have the presence of a Demon Emperor?"

A beast horde led by a demon lord of what level would cause the human race to deploy cultivators of a corresponding or higher rank to manage the response.

If even the esteemed masters of Mahayana Buddhism have to take action, then this beast tide will surely feature a demon emperor.

To everyone's surprise, the Grandmaster Taiji slowly shook his head. "It's not the Demon Emperor,"

Lin Qi's heart skipped a beat, and she heard the Taiji Venerable slowly utter three words, "It's the Demon Emperor."

"What?!"

Lin Qi's expression changed, "When did the demon clan have a Demon Emperor?!"

Over the years, when a demon clan produces a Demon Emperor, it's a major event that shakes Southern Zhou.

How is it possible for there to be a Demon Emperor, yet no one knows about it?

"That's not uncommon," the Taiji Venerable said in a soft voice.

"Not uncommon? Did a Demon Emperor appear before?"

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Not only did the demonic cultivators do so, but powerful humans did as well. As for whether they reigned supreme after waking up or quietly perished, it all depended on their strength. This is something understood between both humans and demons.

That's good, Lin Qi heard some more gossip.

This would also cause her to forget about cultivating magic arts, and she anxiously asked, "What can we do?"

Taiji Venerable glanced at her, "Wait a little longer."

"Wait?"

Lin Qi raised her head and glanced at the surging tide of beasts. Just one glance, and her heart leaped into her throat.

I wonder if my great-aunt is still in Bingcheng.

According to normal circumstances, my great aunt should have already left, right?

Lin Qi's patience was still quite good. After waiting for half a day, the Mahayana Venerable who had disappeared for a long time returned.

The other five people who were consuming Glacial Essence were also summoned back.

After a brief discussion, the four great masters informed Lin Qi and the others of a piece of news.

The third round of training was moved outside the Ice City, and this time's special training focused on beast hordes.

"Beast tide?"

"Yes!"

Taiji Venerable said, “This beast tide, Tianyou and Youdao Venerables are responsible for guarding the entire Bing City, and my Daoist partner Ding霜 and I are responsible for defending against the beast tide. The six of you will participate in the battle against the beast tide, and your participation is also a test."

Six people simultaneously bowed: "The disciple accepts the order!"

Tianyou and Daozun left first, heading to the city eye of Bingcheng to keep watch.

Taiji Venerable and Dingfrost Venerable then led Lin Qi and the six others straight to the border of Bing City.

Even before this period, the protective city formation of Bingcheng had been activated. Trees within a hundred-mile radius of the Ice Forest had been felled, and a large number of cultivators had been deployed to guard an area spanning thousands of miles.

The three great families of the Ice City, the Gong family, the Chen family, and the Ding family, are all here. Along with them, cultivators sent by the five major sects are also waiting for the arrival of the Supreme Elder Taiji and the Supreme Elder Ding霜.

Upon seeing the arrival of the two, a large group of people bowed in unison.

Lin Qi and the others followed behind Taiji Venerable and Ding Frost Venerable, also enjoying the feeling of being worshipped by thousands.

When he raised his head, countless eyes swept over him all at once.

"No need for formalities, let's hear about the countermeasures you've discussed this past while."

Entering the grand hall, Lin Qi and several others silently followed the two venerables with their eyes scanning everything attentively.

Listening to them discuss their counter-strategies.

Lin Qi's eyes inadvertently met with the head of the Gong family. Both of them moved their gazes away without expression.

According to scout reports, the first wave of the beast tide will begin in three days. Initially, it will be level one to three snow beasts. After ten days, level four to six snow beasts will appear. A half month later, level six to eight snow beasts will appear. After a month, the demon king will appear.

As for news about the Demon Emperor and Demon Empress, I haven't been able to find out anything yet.

Ding Shuang, the venerable one, asked, "Have you investigated what kinds of snow beasts there are? What are their habits like? Where are their weaknesses? How should we deal with them if we encounter them?"

Inside the big tent, people looked at each other. The head of the Ding family, who seemed more optimistic, took the lead and stepped forward.

"Reporting to Your Eminence, the cultivators who spearheaded the engagement were primarily from Bingcheng. These cultivators have extensive experience dealing with snow beasts and should be able to handle them without much trouble."

The Grandmaster Taiji waved his hand. "The cultivators from Bingcheng are experienced, but the cultivators from the Five Sects are not adept at dealing with snow beasts. They must disseminate information about snow beasts as quickly as possible."

At the forefront were cultivators from Bingcheng, but a considerable number of cultivators sent by the five sects to provide support were also present, and these people would ultimately become the main force.