Chapter 1: The Ice and Snow Plain

Chu Mo now is just this lump of mud

A solitary figure, stubbornly moving forward, though slowly, yet unwilling to stop even for a moment

However, his complexion was extremely pale, devoid of any trace of color.

Then you might as well die

Moreover, this time is clearly much stronger than before

A great mountain

For so many years, this esteemed presence has walked the world... yet no one has ever dared to utter these two words in front of this esteemed presence

His eyes suddenly brightened

Such a gaze is rare, especially in such a harsh environment, which makes it even more astonishing

I must ask for clarification

On the vast expanse of ice and snow stretching for miles, a thin and emaciated youth, clad in a leather coat, is walking unsteadily through this desolate world.

At this moment, Chu Mo found it difficult to even catch his breath, yet he still looked at the man in black before him with his bright eyes and shook his head vigorously: "No, I cannot... agree to you!"

It is July, a time that should be characterized by the sweltering heat of summer

It is not a fall... but rather, an acceleration towards the ground.

What does this matter?

The cold voice of the man in black echoed, and Chu Mo let out a sudden scream of agony

Thus, lingering in the void, I turned around and gazed towards the ice field dozens of miles away.

That suffocating feeling made him want to scream, but he found that he could not utter a single word

This person swiftly glided across the icy expanse, and in an instant, passed by the stumbling Chu Mo on the ground, appearing several dozen miles away.

Looking around, one cannot discern east from west, nor distinguish north from south

His features are as sharp as if they were carved with a knife

Advancing step by step against the headwind

After becoming a disciple of the Seventh Elder, I will be able to learn a full set of skills, and then...

This person appears to be in their thirties, yet there is an air of disdainful superiority about them that suggests they look down upon the world.

That kind of feeling is simply worse than death

Grandfather said not to seek them out, only to apprentice and learn the craft, but I refuse to do so

Chu Mo extended his frozen hand from the sleeve of his robe and instinctively touched his chest. The jade left by his mother was still firmly pressed against his breast.

However, facing this suddenly appeared man in black, there is still a tremendous pressure, as if confronting not just an individual.

At that moment, a figure in the sky flashed and appeared directly in front of him

"One does not shed tears until one sees the coffin!" The man in black said coldly, showing no signs of action. Suddenly, Chu Mo's body lifted off the ground and appeared several dozen meters in the air.

Chu Mo was suddenly taken aback

"Will you agree or not?" the man in black asked coldly

The heavy snow that was originally swirling in the sky has quietly ceased at some unknown moment

A chilling aura, exuding endless murderous intent, enveloped him completely

Just like the incident he experienced before

It feels as if the bones throughout my body are suddenly about to come apart, as if someone is forcefully trying to pull them out from within me

In the expanse of heaven and earth, a vast whiteness prevails

Chu Mo widened his eyes in shock, raised his head, and gazed at the overcast sky

"No... if you don't agree, then kill me..." Chu Mo said weakly, with a look of frailty.

Under normal circumstances, there will be no intersection between them

He could even clearly feel that as soon as the person in front of him had a single thought, he would immediately die

The man in black looked at him coldly and said: "Are you not going to agree?"

At this moment, high above the clouds, out of Chu Mo's sight, a figure was flying rapidly through the void

If it weren't for my grandfather picking me up back then

Chu Mo suddenly felt that the air around his body had become incredibly thick in an instant

However, he walked away very resolutely

A teenager in his or her teens, suddenly encountering such a situation, would be lying if they said they were not afraid

but rather ... ... a mountain

Time may not have passed long, but for Chu Mo, it felt as if a lifetime had gone by.

The young boy appeared to be around thirteen or fourteen years old, with a tall and upright stature, handsome features, and a fair complexion that still bore traces of youthfulness and innocence

One arm is fractured

Chu Mo vowed that he had never seen such a terrifying person

Creak, creak

The man in black coldly looked at Chu Mo and said, "Try saying that again"

Hey, I have never believed in fate, but this time... could it be that fate has opened its eyes?

They named me Chu Mo, declaring that I am their son; they left behind a piece of jade to prove my identity, and then they did nothing else

Her long hair, like a waterfall, cascades freely, giving off an air of carefree abandon

Find them, I must ask them in person why they have been so heartless, ignoring me for so many years

Come with me, kid

Chu Mo was advancing northward against the wind, taking steps that were sometimes deep and sometimes shallow. However, suddenly, he felt an extreme and bone-chilling coldness that surged towards him, causing him to involuntarily shiver.

The biting north wind howled as it swept in with heavy snow

Just like a child playing with mud, grabbing a handful of mud and forcefully throwing it to the ground

Such individuals are nothing more than ants to the man in black; he has no interest even in casting a glance at them

In this void, with each step, one can traverse dozens of zhang in distance, almost in the blink of an eye, arriving directly above Chu Mo's head

Blink forcefully and look over there again

Chu Mo gritted his teeth, straightened his body, and looked at the person.

It is not an illusion

Chu Mo looked at the young man somewhat at a loss, and said in astonishment: "Why should I go with you? Who are you?"

From afar to near, it swiftly passes by

As long as I find Changsheng Tian, I can take the token given to me by my grandfather and pay my respects to the Seventh Elder of Changsheng Tian to become his disciple

The man in black had a pale, expressionless face, and he raised his eyebrows slightly: "Become my disciple and take me as your master!"

Unable to speak

This figure is also dressed in black, rustling in the fierce winds from the heights of the sky

Chu Mo lay limp in the snow, his entire body completely soaked with sweat

Ah! Chu Mo could not help but let out a cry of surprise

Chu Mo was momentarily stunned, staring blankly at the man for a while, and after confirming that he was not joking, he shook his head and said: "No!"

But today, for some unknown reason, I suddenly felt an impulse and casually took a glance.

Hmm? The man in black slightly furrowed his brows and let out a grunt through his nose

Knowing that I am about to die, will you send me a grand gift

Bang

In the man's eagle-like eyes, a faint smile suddenly appeared

He even doubts that he might die at any moment!

Not possible

Yet his gaze is resolute, bright, and exceptionally pure

Continuing on, it was as if millions of ants were crawling all over his body, frantically biting him and tearing at his flesh

Then, he strode directly towards the direction of Chu Mo

A pair of eyes resembling those of a hawk, radiating a fierce brilliance

If you do not look closely, you will absolutely not be able to tell

Are there still such irresponsible parents in the world

Yet here, it is a heavy snowfall, with snowflakes swirling in the air.

Will we recognize each other again when I grow up and achieve success with this piece of jade

The leather jacket draped over the young man was originally black, but at this moment, its original color was almost unrecognizable, covered as it was with snowflakes. Even though he occasionally shook it off to remove the snow, it quickly accumulated another thick layer.

Although Chu Mo is not particularly clear about what constitutes a killing intent, he can directly sense the taste of death

The faint sound of breathing is also overshadowed by the howling wind

His body lost control and fell from a height of several feet, accompanied by a faint sound of bones cracking

"Will you agree or not?" asked the man in black.

Then I would like to see just how hard your bones really are

Just a casual glance, and I can actually see a prodigy in cultivation

Hello!

In the affairs of the world, there is no story without coincidence; this glance made him feel as if he had discovered a treasure

That person is still here

No... I won't agree! Although Chu Mo had a face full of terror and his body was involuntarily trembling, he still shook his head.

The young boy wiped the snow water from his already somewhat frozen face and murmured, "Then, I can... go search for my parents"

Continuing ... ...

Every step appears to be quite difficult

Although this icy expanse is rarely visited by people, it is not particularly strange to occasionally see a few figures.

In the pure eyes of the youth, a hint of determination flashed through

He just opened his mouth and said: "Indeed, I did not expect that not only is the talent exceptional, but even the foundation... is so outstanding!"

What a pair of cold eyes they are

Then ... he stopped with his head down, just a few feet above the ground

The footprints left by the boots in the snow are quickly covered by the heavy snowfall.

"Why is it suddenly so cold?" Chu Mo murmured.

Upon seeing this person, for some unknown reason, I felt an impulse to kneel in reverence

Are you still not agreeing? A hint of hostility emerged between the brows of the man in black, and he was genuinely a bit angry this time

Those cold eyes fell upon him, squinting, up and down... scrutinizing him carefully for quite a while

There, a black figure stood in mid-air, gazing at him faintly

Hmm?

The man in black in the sky and the youthful Chu Mo on the ground, although under the same sky, belong to two different worlds

The man frowned and let out a soft "huh".

I just want to find them and ask them... Since they gave birth to me, why do they not care for me!

The thick clouds and the swirling snowstorm could not hinder his piercing gaze; his eyes were fixed directly on the young boy.

Chu Mo felt as if his heart was about to leap out, his eyes filled with fear

No... I do not agree! Even though half of my three souls and seven spirits have been frightened away, Chu Mo still refuses.

Chu Mo looked at him with some fear, shrinking his neck, yet still shook his head: "No..."

However, when the man in black inadvertently glanced down, he suddenly came to a halt

Just a glance at the other person, and my heart starts pounding incessantly, as if it is about to leap out from my throat

With the words of the man in black, Chu Mo suddenly felt a lightness in his body, and that suffocating sensation instantly vanished

On the icy and snowy plains

Chu Mo felt his body plummeting violently towards the ground

Chu Mo could distinctly sense that aura of death once again enveloping him