Chapter 0001: Snowy Mountains and Ridges

How many heads? Useless! Bring back all the pigs, cattle, and sheep! The grandeur and dominance of the Great Yuan left the Second Yuan and Third Yuan in complete admiration, as they had been waiting for this day for a long time

Flurries of snowflakes dance in the sky, with no trace of hail to be seen

Elder brother, he is a disciple, of course he must work hard, how can he be compared to us

On the peak star, there lies a vast expanse of mountains and forests draped in a continuous blanket of ice and snow stretching for thousands of miles, which the locals refer to as the Qianshan Snow Ridge

Dayuan clapped his hands in delight, removing the burden from his back, which contained some flatbreads and meat, as well as some wine. "Look, look! I told you that our San Yuan faction is bound for greatness! Come, today is a good day to celebrate the establishment of our faction, let us drink to our heart's content"

This evening, let us take Hengyi out to experience the world!

"Enough of the nonsense!" Dayuan scolded, but upon seeing Hengyi earnestly reciting the incantation he had taught, he immediately turned his anger into joy. Pointing at Hengyi, he said, "Look! You two are not as diligent as the chief disciple of our sect!"

He does not remember how he came here, but he recalls that the large stone at the entrance was taller than him at that time, and now he is twice the height of that stone

The two excitedly jumped up. "There is meat to eat! Shall we catch a few tonight?"

Fifteen years ago, several beams of red light flew into the Pinnacle Star, attaching themselves to the snowflakes drifting in the sky, gently falling into the valley and burrowing into the red stones

The sky suddenly echoed with the piercing cries of birds. A boy searching the snowy ground heard the sound and exclaimed, "What bad luck!" He turned and ran towards the ice cave, moving swiftly, but before he could reach it, a hailstorm mixed with a large bird that had been struck down fell into the valley!

The next day, when Dayuan woke up, he did not see Hengyi. Upon exiting the cave, he saw Hengyi flying back and forth in the sky, dozens of zhang above the ground, and was instantly mesmerized by the sight

The two and three brothers had long grown accustomed to his temper. In the past, Dayuan earned more money as a carpenter than they did. The three brothers had always remained single, having lived together since childhood, and were used to him being in charge. They did not dare to speak further upon seeing his demeanor and quickly began to focus on their cultivation. Dayuan took a deep breath, unwilling to waste any more time, and also started to practice.

Hahaha, what a good place! Today, the Sanyuan School is born right here!

The Great Yuan's forehead throbbed with veins, and he gritted his teeth as he glared at the Second Yuan, saying, "Forget about the sweet potatoes! Forget all about farming—once we master the first attack spell of the world's number one immortal technique, we will return and seize all the pigs, cattle, and sheep from the Wang family, the village deity! Who cares about those few sweet potatoes?"

The heavy force of the hail falling from the sky struck repeatedly, yet it did not harm his fist in the slightest

When it was busy in the evening, four people huddled in the ice cave, lighting a fire with books. At the entrance of the cave, there were already two wooden doors. Dayuan said that this cave was the sacred place for their cultivation of the secret techniques.

Heng Yi picked up the sword and curiously asked, "What kind of sword is this?"

Not a bird? Yes, it is a person who can fly

"The sheep pen is not even finished, where should I put it?" Dayuan's furious roar finally silenced Eryuan. Just as Dayuan calmed down, he suddenly heard Sanyuan's snoring, which made him angrily kick him awake. "You two useless bastards! One is thinking about sweet potatoes, and the other is sleeping! Cultivation, cultivation, this is the time for cultivation!"

The Great Yuan's expression softened, and he gently instructed Heng Yi, "Disciple, the world outside is very complex. A person without opportunities in this life is destined for a pitiful existence. The divine scriptures have changed the fates of your three masters! In the future, through cultivation, we will achieve the ability to teach a lesson to those outside who claim to be gods. Our San Yuan Sect will surely become a revered and beloved righteous sect! Diligent cultivation and the proper establishment of our sect should be our primary focus; do not be overly concerned with other matters."

Heng Yi hesitated and scratched his head. "Master San, I don't think that's the case. I don't have the kind of energy that Master mentioned in my body, but I have always been able to absorb the cold energy around me. Well... the energy I absorb is exactly the kind that Master talked about, and the amount I've absorbed is enough to be used after just one study!"

Elder brother

A sudden exclamation interrupted the focus of the two individuals

In the fist, the hail was instantly shattered, transforming into swirling ice mist that dispersed.

Sanyuan rubbed his kicked backside and slowly sat up. "Master, aren't you tired? I have been carrying trees all day, where do I find the strength to cultivate..."

Terrifying hailstones the size of adult heads fell like a rain of meteors upon the ice and snow at the bottom of the valley. The young man, not having the time to rejoice in his good fortune of having bird meat to eat, quickly raised his face and waved his fists. Though lacking any particular technique, he sought only to launch a frenzied and relentless attack against the giant hailstones that continued to rain down.

The boy escaped back to the ice cave, and after a hailstorm passed, he hurriedly and joyfully ran out to collect the large bird that had been killed by the hail.

Heng Yi had never seen a sword before, and he was excitedly fiddling with it in his hands. His reaction made Dayuan feel immensely satisfied, as if his treasured possession had encountered an appreciative connoisseur.

The mantra is a good thing, it keeps one from starving... The young man searches for a place to settle, hoping to find traces of birds and animals in the snow, as meat is ultimately more delicious

"Quickly call me Master, I am the leader of the Sanyuan Sect, call me Master Dayuan." After the imposing figure introduced himself, he looked at the slightly overweight man on his left and said, "He is the deputy leader of our sect, call him Master Eryuan." He then turned to the particularly thin and short individual and said, "He is the chief elder of our sect, call him Master Sanyuan."

Three black dots are falling rapidly, growing larger and larger...

Dayuan, in a fit of annoyance, struck him on the head again. "You, how can you be so foolish! It's just a sword, who needs it, who uses it!" Dayuan was exasperated at the lack of progress, but then smiled and clapped his thigh, issuing orders. "From now on, let us build the stronghold of our sect together. In the future, we disciples will diligently cultivate here. Hmph, we will soon become immortal beings! Eryuan and Hengyi will move the logs and chop the trees, while Sanyuan will clear the snow and ice in that area..." From now on, let us build the stronghold of our sect together. In the future, we disciples will diligently cultivate here. Hmph, we will soon become immortal beings! Eryuan and Hengyi will move the logs and chop the trees, while Sanyuan will clear the snow and ice in that area...

The sky was violently torn apart by these hands, and countless rays of colorful light burst forth through the cracks

Elder brother, isn't it customary to kneel and pay respects when apprenticing? And isn't there also a need to present tea...

The four master and apprentices worked diligently for a month and built seven wooden houses. Er Yuan complained that there were not enough uses for so many houses, while Da Yuan confidently argued that San Yuan would likely have too many disciples in the future to accommodate, asserting that this was fundamentally insufficient. They also constructed sheep pens, cattle sheds, and pigsties.

In an instant, the red stone emitted a brilliant light and transformed into a small infant

The two of them thought of the arrogant and overbearing demeanor and character of the village deity Wang Ba in daily life, and immediately broke into a broad smile, nodding repeatedly. After a brief moment of silence, one of them exclaimed, "No, wait a minute, big brother, we can fly now, we can go back at night and bring the head sheep over..."

Having learned the spell of wind flight, Hengyi not only assisted in cutting down trees but also took on the responsibility of transporting the wood. With the collaboration of Sanyuan, the efficiency was significantly greater than the previous day

Heng Yi immediately recounted the incantation he had learned in his dream, and San Yuan suddenly understood, joyfully exclaiming, "You little rascal have divine guidance! No wonder! Tonight, I will tell Big Brother to teach you a few more spells... But wait, that won't do; Big Brother hasn't even mastered the second one yet. How about tonight, Big Brother teaches you to recognize characters? Once you learn, you can practice with the secret manual on your own, which will be smoother... Can you keep inhaling? Then why is there no air in your body?"

Heng Yi sat down, and San Yuan looked at Heng Yi, feeling a moment of sighing and lamentation. "You young man have truly astonishing talent! Back then, it took my elder brother a month to cultivate his energy and three months to learn to fly, which is still far behind your overnight achievement"

The young man awoke from his dream, but not because of this dream he had long since grown accustomed to

"Yes, disciple obeys!" Although Hengyi did not understand what it meant to be a self-proclaimed tyrant or what a righteous sect was, the emotions of longing and pride that filled Dayuan infected him, making him feel that it must be something remarkable

The pursuing Sanyuan hurriedly said, "Quick, pick it up! Big brother treats it as a treasure. You should know that if you can't even hold your sword steady, you'll definitely get a good scolding!"

At this moment, Er Yuan whispered, "Elder brother, what shall we use?"

The reindeer runs fast, but it cannot match the speed of Hengi's legs. Under his pursuit as he flies with the wind, it stands no chance and is pierced by Hengi's sword before it can run far.

Oh..." Er Yuan lowered his voice, and the frail and short San Yuan added, "Elder brother, shouldn't we give him a meeting gift for accepting him as a disciple?"

In the valley of ice, there is nothing to eat, yet the infant slowly grows in the red light. When he reaches the age of five, the gradually dimming red light completely disappears, and the infant awakens from his dream.

Dayuan was momentarily taken aback, then immediately slapped Eryuan on the head. "Are you foolish? Where would the tea come from? You are so verbose; keep everything simple!"

Who knows? The sword doesn't have a name inscribed on it, and the cover of that divine book is worn out, making the name unreadable. It was unearthed when the second brother and I were digging a well; we originally planned to sell it for money. The eldest brother took the divine book and studied it for a month, and then he cultivated his energy, breaking a tree as thick as my arm with a single punch! Later, the eldest brother forbade us from selling the sword and made me practice the divine book with the second brother every night. He progressed quickly and waited until both the second brother and I had mastered the flying technique before coming here. " Sanyuan shouldered the reindeer, grinning widely, his face resembling a thin monkey, with lantern-like eyes radiating joy. "The eldest brother will praise you again! This is enough for us to eat well for several days"

While speaking, a rustling sound came from the forest, and a reindeer dashed past, chasing another reindeer.

It just emitted light! It glowed red! Heng Yi was still in a state of shock.

After pondering for a moment, Dayuan nodded, took off the sword he carried with him, and tossed it to Hengyi. "Disciple, this is an unknown precious sword! Consider it a gift for you. As the foremost disciple of the San Yuan Sect, you will one day be the elder brother to countless people, and the responsibility is great!"

As another flight descended into the forest, Sanyuan sat beneath a tree and saw Hengyi pick up an axe to chop wood. He hurriedly called him to sit down and handed him the remaining half pot of yellow wine. "Take a break"

A thousand years ago, a beam of red light descended from the sky, landing in the icy and snowy valley, penetrating into a small red stone within the earth. From that moment on, the stone began to emit a hazy red glow, gradually breaking through the soil and the ice's obstruction, emerging above the snow. No matter how much snow fell in the valley over the millennia, it could no longer conceal the brilliance of the red stone

Heng Yi immediately became happy and nodded in agreement

At the same time, the sword held by Heng Yi suddenly emitted a flash of red light, startling him and causing the sword to slip from his hand and fall to the ground

"No way!" Dayuan firmly refused. Seeing Hengyi with his head down in disappointment, he smiled and said, "Good disciple, you truly have talent, even greater than mine. There will be plenty of opportunities to go out in the future. For now, we need to proceed step by step and first establish the base of the San Yuan Sect. Once that is done, we will go to Wang Ba's place to take his pigs and sheep. By then, you will also have the chance to go out and see the world. Don't be anxious, okay?"

The youth had never seen a person except in his dreams. He gazed curiously for a long time, pondering what name he should choose for himself. Remembering the incantation he had learned, he took the first two characters and replied, "Heng Yi."

The three-headed giant bird? The young boy, filled with appetite, stretched his neck to stare, pondering that if it could fly lower, he could drop ice cubes down.

What is our identity now! Call him the Sect Leader! Call him the Sect Leader Big Brother!" Da Yuanqi was in a state of exasperation, as Er Yuan had been calling him that for over thirty years, and he couldn't change it all of a sudden. With a face full of grievance, he said, "Yes, Sect Leader Big Brother, I just remembered that we still have sweet potatoes left to dig in the field..."

The Peak Star, as the main star of a galaxy with numerous planets, is over one hundred times larger than the Sun

In just one night, Heng Yi had already mastered the foundational mental techniques of the divine book taught by Da Yuan, gaining the ability to fly by riding the wind

Heng Yi followed along, eating the flatbread he had never tasted before, drinking wine, savoring every bite, and felt that these three people were truly wonderful. After so many years, he finally met someone, and he could not express how happy he was in his heart

The blood-stained earth, countless swords and blades dance in the air, shooting towards the silhouette beneath the sky. That man endures endless attacks with his back, his glowing hands fiercely thrusting into the heavens

Heng Yi's eyes lit up as he drew his sword and flew after them

The young boy amidst the hailstorm moved his fists with lightning speed, allowing the numerous and dense hailstones to fall, yet not a single one was able to strike him.

The young man did not know what his master was doing, only that it was not something edible. He heard him call and agreed to respond one by one.

The three individuals, with beaming smiles, surveyed the situation below, and upon descending, they all gazed in astonishment at the young man

The round face of the person with a dual personality bore a pair of narrow eyes that revealed a heavy heart. Dayuan frowned and scolded after drinking two cups of wine. "On such a wonderful day of celebration, why do you have such a long face?"

"Call the sect leader! Call the sect leader, big brother!" Dayuan clutched his hair, looking as if he were about to go mad, painfully staring at his two弟弟 who could not satisfy him.

Heng Yi was still preoccupied with the idea that the sword could kill the reindeer and emit light, but it was not easy to find active animals in this season. For now, he had to focus on chopping wood and could only set that thought aside

The mist-like energy of ice and snow surged into his body, enveloping his exterior in a layer of hazy white light. It was this layer of white light that granted the young man the power to effortlessly shatter hail.

Three black dots suddenly appeared in the snowflakes

Heng Yi had never seen any of them before, and under the guidance of the three masters, he enthusiastically began to work with those tools.

Master of the Sect! Upon seeing Da Yuan awaken, Heng Yi joyfully descended to the ground, unable to contain his excitement as he exclaimed, "I have mastered it, flying is truly fun! Master of the Sect, I want to fly out and take a look; I have never been outside before."

What the hell are you shouting about again

"And * the * book ... ... absorb the surrounding air?" Sanyuan was inexplicably astonished; he had practiced for a year to cultivate his internal energy, and only recently had the energy in his body been sufficient to support wind-based flight. The idea of absorbing external air struck him as utterly bizarre.

On the night of the completion, the four master and apprentices cooked the last of the rice

The San Yuan brothers also brought along quite a few tools, including saws, axes, and hoes

The young boy, with an empty stomach, murmured a mantra he had learned in his dreams. The white light of ice and snow surged into his body, gradually alleviating his hunger and restoring his strength. He grabbed a handful of snow and stuffed it into his mouth, feeling even more invigorated. His stomach still ached with hunger, but mentally, it seemed as if he had absorbed the cold energy from the surrounding white snow into every hair on his body, penetrating every inch of his being, thus filling him with power. Since he could remember, the boy had possessed this innate ability; whenever he activated the mantra learned in his dreams, he could 'consume' the cold energy from the ice and snow into his body, which is why he had never starved to death. His stomach still ached with hunger, but mentally, it seemed as if he had absorbed the cold energy from the surrounding white snow into every hair on his body, penetrating every inch of his being, thus filling him with power. Since he could remember, the boy had possessed this innate ability; whenever he activated the mantra learned in his dreams, he could 'consume' the cold energy from the ice and snow into his body, which is why he had never starved to death.

Amidst the myriad mountains and ridges lies a deep ice valley, surrounded on all sides by steep ice peaks

The ice cave is surrounded on all sides by steep cliffs, and he is right in the middle of it. For many years, he has attempted to climb out countless times, but has never succeeded.

Heng Yi knew that Master San Yuan had misunderstood, but he himself did not know why. "It can keep absorbing, but the absorbed energy can be used; it just cannot be stored in the body as Master said. I also do not know why..."

His stomach was rumbling, and he opened his eyes to gaze at the vast white snow swirling between heaven and earth outside the ice cave, pulling together the animal skins that covered and kept him warm. "With constant thought, the spirit relies on determination, the heart resolves with focus, and life is sustained by vitality..."

What is so special? This sword, just like that, can shine when killing chickens or ducks; otherwise, how could my brother treat it as a treasure? San Yuan found this extremely unconvincing and recalled how they were once so frightened the first time it shone, thinking there was a monster hidden inside, which made him feel amused.

"Elder brother, is this a little wild man?" The youngest among them looked at the boy whose long hair dragged on the ground with some fear. The one in the middle was much calmer; he looked the boy up and down a few times, and suddenly, with joy, patted the shoulder of the slightly overweight man on the left. "Second brother! This is fate! Our San Yuan Sect has just been established and we have already accepted our first disciple! Good, good! This is a good omen! From today on, you will be the first disciple of our San Yuan Sect. What is your name?"

Countless voices between heaven and earth are shouting: Eternal Creator God

Crushed bird bones are scattered on the ice and snow, while a young boy sits on an ice rock gazing at the snowy sky, lingering in his thoughts, "If only another hailstorm could bring down a few large birds..."

While drinking, Dayuan took out an old cloth-wrapped manual, flipping through it while explaining it to Hengyi