Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable-Chapter 140: A Familiar Scene

Ye Tianling gazed at his reflection, momentarily stunned by what he saw.

’Aside from being a bit more... "developed" than Fang Qingxue, everything else is identical. Once the *Little Faceless Technique* integrated with the *Dragon Soul Inheritance*, I can even simulate a person’s soul aura! This *Cultivation Technique* is amazing. It’s just so damn useful!’

Ye Tianling sized himself up, almost moved to tears by his own stunning appearance.

Ye Tianling reined in his aura while using the *Ice Power* from the *Life and Death Talisman* to make his disposition even colder.

The light green gossamer skirt, transformed from the *Spiritual Lotus Armor*, shimmered with a *Spiritual* light and pulsed with faint traces of Dao rhythm, making it incomparably beautiful and captivating.

Ye Tianling let his black hair cascade down his back.

With his hair like a waterfall and his gossamer skirt fluttering, he truly possessed the soul-stirring, otherworldly aura of a *Fairy*.

’*Wan Xuegui*, my dear grandson, your grandpa has arrived.’

After using the *Cultivation Technique* to alter the structure of his throat, every word he spoke was now utterly indistinguishable from *Fang Qingxue*’s voice.

The sound was so sweet and pleasant that he himself was captivated by it.

...

*Wan Xuegui* cautiously approached the *Blood-Colored Ice Lake* region.

After carefully surveying the area, he discovered some traces.

These traces indicated that none of them—not *Ye Tianling*, not *Fang Qingxue*, nor the giant *Black Water Profound Snake*—could have gone far.

’There must be a secret location somewhere within the *Blood-Colored Ice Lake* region. A place that can produce a *Creation Ice Blood Lotus* and nurture a *Celestial Tier* *Fierce Beast* like the *Black Water Profound Snake* can’t be simple. There must be other opportunities here.’

As *Wan Xuegui* mulled this over, he cautiously entered the *Ice Lake* area.

But the moment he set foot in the area, he froze, his gaze locking onto something ahead.

Ahead, a woman in a light green gossamer skirt stood with a contained aura, staring at him with an incomparably cold gaze.

A chill went down *Wan Xuegui*’s spine, and he was momentarily stunned by her cold, indifferent aura.

"*Fang Qingxue*! I never thought you’d only pretend to flee, sneaking back as soon as I left. Or perhaps, you never fled at all—it was just an act to get rid of me!"

Looking thoughtful, *Wan Xuegui* seemed to have an epiphany. He immediately ’understood’ *Fang Qingxue*’s intentions and spoke.

’*Fang Qingxue*’s’ aura was exceptionally cold, and she looked at *Wan Xuegui* as if he were a dead man, her gaze utterly frigid.

*Wan Xuegui* felt a stir of unease.

A soul-deep sense of dread welled up within him.

"*Fang Qingxue*, I am now at the *Half-step Void Realm*; you can’t do anything to me. Besides, I’ve already found traces of the *Black Water Profound Snake* and that *Great Demon* *Ye Tianling* here. By my estimation, both of them are bound to return!"

*Wan Xuegui* added.

Five and a half days ago, *Wan Xuegui* had fought *Fang Qingxue*, and though he had used every trick up his sleeve, they were still evenly matched.

Now, although *Wan Xuegui* had managed to snatch quite a few treasures, *Fang Qingxue*’s own resources were far more terrifying. She had far more trump cards and treasures than he did.

*Wan Xuegui* had learned this lesson the hard way.

Now, unable to see through *Fang Qingxue*’s *Realm*, he didn’t want to make an enemy of her, only to let *Ye Tianling* and the *Black Water Profound Snake* reap all the benefits.

"I don’t care."

*Ye Tianling*, disguised as *Fang Qingxue*, spoke with an exceptional coldness that perfectly captured the real *Fang Qingxue*’s lofty and arrogant personality.

*Wan Xuegui*’s expression soured. "*Fang Qingxue*, don’t think for a second that *Lord Gui* is afraid of you!"

*Ye Tianling* replied dismissively, "Of course you don’t need to be afraid. I’m also at the *Half-step Void Realm*, just a bit stronger than you, that’s all. Besides, I possess the *Creation Ice Blood Lotus*. I’ll break through and step into the true *Void Realm* very soon."

As *Ye Tianling* spoke in *Fang Qingxue*’s tone, he simultaneously activated his *Soul Talent* to carefully sense *Wan Xuegui*’s thoughts.

This time, activating his *Soul Talent* at such close range, *Ye Tianling* almost instantly picked up a stream of information. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

*Wan Xuegui* thought, ’I snatched a lot of treasures from that dead rat this time, especially the ’*Three Supreme Treasures*’ he was planning to offer to that *Great Demon* *Ye Tianling*. The *Enlightenment Withered Branch*, the *Hundred Transformations Soul Refining Pill*, and that *Pill Furnace*—they’re all *Top Grade* treasures of the highest order.’

’After I take the *Hundred Transformations Soul Refining Pill*, my power will naturally increase. And after I go through the *Refinement* of the *Enlightenment Withered Branch*, I’ll be even stronger! I don’t necessarily have to be afraid of this *Fang Qingxue*!’

As *Wan Xuegui* considered this, he prepared to take a more forceful stance. ’Who’s afraid of who? If it’s a fight she wants, it’s a fight she’ll get!’

’It’s just a shame that if it comes to that, I won’t be able to go after that *Great Demon* *Ye Tianling*.’

*Ye Tianling* withdrew his *Soul Talent*, a peculiar look on his face. ’*Wan Xuegui*... robbed *Que Xinyan*?’

’I can’t believe that dead rat actually lost to this moron, *Wan Xuegui*... If word of this gets out, it’ll be an embarrassment to me.’

*Ye Tianling* grumbled to himself, but he had already formulated a plan.

"*Fang Qingxue*, why don’t we work together? I know you’re still here because there must be some treasure. How about we join forces to capture *Ye Tianling* and slay the *Black Water Profound Snake* first? We can settle the score between us after that."

After a moment’s thought, *Wan Xuegui* decided against acting rashly.

The one he hated most right now wasn’t *Fang Qingxue*, but *Ye Tianling*. He didn’t want to delay the ’main event’.

"Cooperation? What’s in it for me?"

*Ye Tianling* retorted in ’*Fang Qingxue*’s’ tone.

*Wan Xuegui* was taken aback by the question. ’She’s right... what *is* in it for *Fang Qingxue*?’

*Ye Tianling*’s tone suddenly softened, exactly like the one the real *Fang Qingxue* had used when she tried to show him goodwill before. "*Wan Xuegui*, given my constitution, I am unable to undergo the *Refinement* for the *Creation Ice Blood Lotus*. This lotus contains the *Dao Mark* of the ’*Asura Killing Dao*,’ which is a mysterious, ancient inherited *Cultivation Technique* of the *Asura Emperor Soul Clan*."

"It happens to be quite compatible with the *Ten Thousand Thoughts in One Heart Sword Technique* you cultivate."

*Ye Tianling* said softly.

His voice was exceptionally clear and melodic.

Upon hearing this, *Wan Xuegui*’s gaze went slack for a moment, clearly captivated by the beautiful and melodic voice.

Then, his heart gave a violent lurch.

’*Asura Killing Dao*? The *Asura Emperor Soul Clan*? The *Creation Ice Blood Lotus* is connected to all of that?’

*Wan Xuegui* couldn’t help but recall the scene of the *Blood-Colored Ice Lake*’s water boiling like a pool of blood.

That scene was remarkably similar to descriptions of an *Asura Blood Pool*.

Instantly, his heart began to burn with desire—he had to have the *Creation Ice Blood Lotus*!

If he could activate his *Asura Blood* and unlock the *Emperor Dao Inheritance*, he might even be able to contend with the likes of *Saint Son and Saintess* such as *Long Tianyu* in the future.

Though *Wan Xuegui* was incredibly excited, he kept his composure and said, "You want to trade the *Creation Ice Blood Lotus* for my treasures?"

*Ye Tianling* nodded slightly. "I fought you five days ago, so I have some understanding of your *Ability*. You should be able to go through *Refinement* with the *Creation Ice Blood Lotus*. Once you do, in terms of *Realm* alone, you could step directly into the *Void Realm Three Transformation* or higher! Consider the opportunity and the benefits for yourself."

"But in exchange, you’ll have to offer up a treasure that satisfies me."

As he spoke, *Ye Tianling* used the *Little Faceless Technique* to simulate an aura of *Asura Blood*’s *Blood Qi*, enveloping the *Creation Ice Blood Lotus* ’prop’. He then held it out, letting *Wan Xuegui* have a look.

At just a single glance, *Wan Xuegui*’s pupils contracted.

How could he not be familiar with the aura of *Asura Blood*?

In that instant, he was completely convinced.

"Treasures... I have treasures! You can see what I have to trade, but... once you’ve picked something, how do we make the exchange? There’s no way I’m giving you my treasure first!"

This time, *Wan Xuegui* had learned his lesson and was immediately on his guard.

Moreover, he had the vague feeling that this scene unfolding before him was somehow... familiar.