Chapter 6, The Cave of Condensed Snow

The Xuanbing formula understood by Tianlin does not have a fixed pattern, and it is not advisable to grasp it initially. However, its subsequent developments are unpredictable, possessing boundless potential. The achievements depend on the practitioner's talent and the progress of their cultivation.

Observing Tianlin's swaying figure, Ding Yunyan assumed he was lost in thought, unaware that Tianlin was secretly laughing.

The purpose of such a method is clear, and the operational pathways of its true essence have long been established, resulting in outcomes that are also strictly limited

Secondly, the universal ice spell on the ice field aims to absorb cold air more quickly and effectively, transforming it into one's own power to enhance cultivation

However, he is after all a master of Tenglong Valley, and he must consider his own reputation. Therefore, he chuckled awkwardly and denied, "No, I was just very surprised. I didn't expect that in such a short time, you would uncover the secrets of the Ningxue Cave from that icy surface. You are simply a genius."

Comparing the two methods, each has its own advantages. The Ice Cold Method has a clear pathway, allowing beginners to progress rapidly; however, it tends to stagnate after reaching a certain level, with a very clear upper limit.

Tianlin Dao: "Standing in one place to observe, it is naturally difficult to perceive."

In the凝雪洞, after laughing, Tian Lin slowly approached the frozen stone wall, observing it from a distance.

Is it because one has never possessed it, or is it due to jealousy

He inadvertently comprehended the basic principles of the Taoist supreme technique of "governing things with the spirit".

Ding Yunyan glared at Tian Lin for quite a while, and finally, after suppressing his anger, he smiled and said: "You little rascal want to provoke me and then watch me make a fool of myself; I will not let you have your way."

Because he has practiced the Xuanbing technique since childhood, his body's sensitivity to cold is beyond that of ordinary people, which is why he can communicate with cold air so easily through the *Tu* *Shu*.

Tian Lin said with a smile, "I heard Linghua say that you are over 200 years old. How could a six-year-old child like me be your match? Even if I have the upper hand today, do you think anyone would believe it if I said so? If someone does believe it, how would they view you and me?"

Tian Lin appeared indifferent, with a charming smile in his eyes, and softly murmured to himself: "Bing'er, you are too slow; I do not wish to wait too long. Yes, a bit faster, even faster, and faster still."

Ding Yunyan's eyes revealed confusion as he thought: "Has this little brat really discovered something? It can't be, it's only been a short while, he..."

Ding Yunyan said: "You little rascal, if you can't figure out the key point yourself and come to deceive me, what kind of skill is that?"

Ding Yunyan was somewhat puzzled and asked, "What is regrettable?"

Contemplating, Tianlin gazed through the ice layer at the stone wall, faintly sensing something unusual, yet he could not discern anything, which caused him to furrow his brow

Tian Lin remained motionless, and after a while, he said: "I understand, just like the disciples of the Tenglong lineage, they are much lonelier than those uncles living in the caves to the south."

Upon realizing this, Ding Yunyan's face showed surprise as he looked at Tian Lin in astonishment, hesitatingly saying: "You..."

Tian Lin pondered for a while without any results, immediately dismissing distracting thoughts and focusing his energy on the stone wall, exploring it earnestly

Suppressing his disappointment, Tian Lin gazed at the frozen stone wall, noticing that the ice remained unchanged, which caused him to furrow his brow slightly

In contemplation, Ding Yunyan noticed that Tian Lin had taken a step forward, his fair and delicate right hand gently resting on the cold ice, showing not the slightest tremor

Today, his unintentional actions have unexpectedly led him to make a significant leap forward

With a sudden exclamation, Ding Yunyan realized the truth and could not help but glare at Tian Lin

Tian Lin did not refute the words, instead gazing at the frozen stone wall while pondering Ding Yunyan's words. What could the mystery in this cave be?

Thus, what is referred to as detection is merely a form of concentrated mental focus and dedicated observation

Ding Yunyan was taken aback upon hearing this, awakening from his contemplation, and remarked: "What you said is indeed correct; the cold air does emanate from the small hole in that stone wall. But how did you come to notice it?"

For a moment, Tianlin's body moved, shifting left and right in front of the stone wall, while his eyes remained fixed and unblinking.

From Tianlin's personal experience, this layer of ice, several feet thick, harbors an intense coldness. As long as one approaches within six feet, one can feel the piercing chill.

After a while, Tianlin returned to his original position and softly said: "Uncle Ding, is the cold ice here formed by the chill emitted from the small holes in that stone wall?"

You are very intelligent, but a child who is too intelligent may also lose many joys that ordinary children possess

To this, he suppressed his anger and lightly snorted, saying, "No need, I am already aware of everything here, there is no necessity to learn."

Halfway through his words, Tian Lin ceased to speak further, trusting that Ding Yunyan would understand

Tian Lin cast a glance at him, then turned around, facing away from him, and softly murmured: "The secrets of heaven must not be revealed"

At this moment, Tianlin's right hand was pressed against the ice block, and a cool chill silently surged in, transforming into a layer of faint mist that enveloped his right hand

For Tianlin, the Ice Crystal Technique he has comprehended is not the most orthodox method, and it differs significantly from the common techniques of the three major sects of the Ice Plains

Ding Yunyan immediately felt a sense of being toyed with; he wanted to be angry but could not, so he could only reluctantly say: "If that is the case, I will see how capable you are in unraveling the mysteries of this凝雪洞."

Tian Lin secretly smiled to himself, but on the surface, he pretended to be disappointed, sighing: "Alas, I've been seen through, it's really no fun, I won't play anymore." After saying this, he turned around, and a hint of suppressed amusement revealed itself at that moment.

But why has the ice layer not continued to extend, but instead remained constant? What hidden mysteries lie within this?

In the cave, Ding Yunyan looked at Tian Lin and thought to himself: "He aspires to absorb this layer of ice; his ambition is quite considerable. However, given his age and strength, I fear that... hmm..."

Aren't you afraid of the cold?" Ding Yunyan asked softly

Ding Yunyan was not entirely clear about these matters, but Tian Lin had a good understanding in his heart

Tian Lin's eyes lit up with joy upon hearing this, and he smiled, saying: "Thank you for the compliment. In fact, many times, the mystery lies outside rather than within."

Tian Lin smiled mischievously, a hint of mystery flashing in his eyes, and said: "Why not ask further? Are you afraid of hearing a result that you cannot believe?"

Ding Yunyan smiled slightly and said with a hint of self-satisfaction, "There is a reason for this, but I am not at liberty to elaborate."

Upon witnessing this scene, Ding Yunyan was astonished and murmured to himself: "How is this possible? Even if it were me, I could not achieve this speed. This is truly strange"

Turning around, Tian Lin looked at Ding Yunyan with a beaming smile, his expression radiating a sense of pride.

Previously, he had been provoking Ding Yunyan with words, hoping to extract some information from him in order to identify the key points

Turning around, Tian Lin looked at Ding Yunyan, his handsome face serious, and asked: "Do you want to test me?"

In this situation, Tianlin has no other choice but to rely entirely on his own wisdom

In a moment, Tian Lin's eyes moved slightly, and he suddenly thought of a possibility, a faint smile unconsciously appearing on his face

Ding Yunyan's expression changed dramatically. Could such words be spoken by a mere six-year-old child

Ding Yunyan's expression was slightly angry; he wanted to be upset, but upon considering that Tianlin was still a child, he wondered if it was worth it

There are two main reasons for this. First, Tianlin is relatively young and, in his subconscious, treats controlling the cold as a game. He is wrapped in a naive and pure childlike heart, devoid of desires and demands, and it is purely a form of entertainment

In the face of the icy cold, Tian Lin's face broke into a smile, and a sense of warmth unexpectedly surged in his heart

Perhaps both of these have...

Previously, Tian Lin had actually thought of the key point here, but in order to confirm it, he employed a slight stratagem to extract the truth from Ding Yunyan's words

Time flows silently

Tian Lin gazed at him for a moment, then smiled mysteriously and said, "Alright, would you like to learn a few tricks from me?"

In response, Ding Yunyan's expression turned awkward, her eyes shimmering with a mix of love and hate

Hearing this, Ding Yunyan felt a jolt in his heart, a sense of being seen through that made him quite uncomfortable

Unfortunately, Ding Yunyan is not foolish at all and reveals nothing.

With a slight nod, Ding Yunyang fell silent, focusing intently on every move of Tian Lin.

The inner call was originally a subconscious action of Tianlin to manipulate time, but who would have thought that with the change in his thoughts, that inner urging could actually drive the cold energy within the ice block, causing it to accelerate and infuse into his body.

Tian Lin nodded slightly, his gaze shifting to the thick layer of ice above, and he inquired: "There isn't a single snowflake here, only ice blocks. Why not name it the Ice Condensation Cave?"

At the age of six, Tianlin possesses extraordinary intelligence and abilities that surpass those of his peers, yet he has experienced relatively few events in life

This method is quite ordinary; how could one easily penetrate the mysteries of the凝雪洞?

Tian Lin listened and gave a clever smile, shaking his head and saying, "What a pity..."

Tian Lin calmly said, "Such coldness, I can still endure."

Ding Yunyan smiled and said, "What, do you not want to test your own abilities?"

In the past, every morning, standing atop Tian Nü Peak to absorb the cold air, Tian Lin merely followed the natural course, strictly adhering to his mother's words, not allowing himself to be distracted or think of anything else, and thus he never realized that he could communicate with the cold air in this manner

With a chuckle, Tianlin remarked: "One must not lose their temper with children, as it would be quite undignified."

Ding Yunyan was taken aback and muttered to himself: "The mystery lies outside, not within. What does this imply? Could it be... Ah, little ghost, you are tricking me again!

At this moment, as he interacted more with Tian Lin, Ding Yunyan felt an inexplicable sense of loss

In contemplation, Ding Yunyan observed that the ice block in front of Tianlin was rapidly thinning, and a dense white mist instantly enveloped Tianlin's body, which was rising and falling sharply

Now that the objective has been clearly defined, Tianlin begins to take action, first analyzing the reasons behind the formation of this layer of ice.

Ding Yunyan coldly snorted and said: "I will not learn."

Tian Lin widened his eyes, made a strange face, and asked again: "Are you really not going to study? You might regret it later."

Certainly, his current situation is merely a coincidence