Chapter 1, The Three Wonders of the Icefield

Here, more than 1,000 Tu ethnic people and several dozen disciples from Tenglong Valley reside. They coexist peacefully, maintaining friendly and close relationships, forming a relatively independent community, and live happily in this place

The third is the Xuanhan Realm, located in the core area of the ice plains, where snow and ice cover the ground for as long as three-quarters of the year, and in some cases, it is sealed in ice and snow year-round. Such places are relatively rare, and the Tenglong Valley is one of them

The sky is filled with dense snowflakes, resembling countless blessings that flow continuously, layer upon layer, falling onto the crystalline ground, transforming into ice blocks, solidifying the heavens' affection for the earth

Due to its location in the Xuanhan Realm, Tenglong Valley is frozen for as long as eleven months each year, with only a brief melting of snow occurring in the hot summer month of July

Tenglong Valley, a peculiar place within the Arctic ice fields, is home to a multitude of living beings

When mentioning Tenglong Valley, one cannot overlook the Book of Li Hentian Palace and the Tianxie Sect, as they are known as the three major factions of the Ice Plains

At that time, the Tenglong Valley was bustling with activity, and the reclusive residents would come together to celebrate this rare seasonal festival

The ice field, a vivid definition, encompasses an extremely vast area

The second is the Ice Cold Realm, located within the Edge Realm. The duration of snow and ice cover throughout the year is more than 50% but less than 75%. It occupies 40% of the total area of the ice plains.

The first is the marginal boundary, where the temperature is cold but not persistent, and the duration of snow and ice cover accounts for only one-fourth of the year. This area constitutes half of the total area of the ice cap.

It spans the northwest, stretching for thousands of miles, encompassing countless mountains, canyons, plains, and basins, forming a distinctly defined and relatively independent world

The originally ordinary valley is merely a slightly lower terrain, situated within the mountains

The two, though differing in nature, coexist and together construct a snow-white world of ice.

The temperature in Ketenglong Valley is quite peculiar; it is extremely cold near the ice mountain at the top, while the area close to the valley floor is as warm as spring.

Moreover, every year in the height of summer in July, when the ice and snow melt, the valley floor becomes exceptionally cold, forming thick layers of ice several feet deep, making it difficult for people to adapt, necessitating a temporary relocation to the upper icebergs.

The second group consists of the exclusive disciples of Tenglong Valley, who cultivate higher-level techniques not for the purpose of slaying demons or eliminating evil, but to pursue a certain realm and to continue a civilization

Such terrain is expected to have a relatively stable temperature, due to the limited sunlight it receives, making it an extremely cold region

It does not have magnificent palaces; instead, there are only some caves that do not freeze year-round, scattered along the rocky cliffs of Tenglong Valley.

Here, whether it is mountains, valleys, basins, or plains, everything is covered in ice and snow. For most of the year, it is rare to witness the signs of spring after the snow melts.

Tenglong Valley is a geographical location and one of the oldest and most mystical cultivation sects in the ice plains

The northern country, a land of extreme cold

Thus, ice and snow have become the main scenery here, with the cold occupying the vast majority of the time throughout the year

These three factions are positioned as follows: Tenglong Valley is situated in the middle, with Lihentian Palace to the left, located atop Lihen Peak, which is four hundred miles away; to the right is the Tianxie Sect, located on Tianhe Plain, separated from Tenglong Valley by three ice mountains

The wind gently rises, carrying a biting chill, mingling with flakes of snow, dancing in the world of the northern lands

The people here are divided into two levels. The first consists of the common folk of the Tu ethnic group, who cultivate certain vigorous practices to enhance their resistance to the cold.

In such an environment, Tenglong Valley naturally becomes a unique example of a *picture* book, renowned for its high reputation above the ice fields

In Tenglong Valley, influenced by the climate and environment, the practice of cultivation and the path of refining are flourishing.

Among the three factions, Tenglong Valley maintains a relatively amicable relationship with both sides, but there is some animosity with the Heavenly Hate Palace and the Heavenly Evil Sect, primarily stemming from a complicated history between their disciples five hundred years ago

At this point, it is necessary to mention the terrain of Tenglong Valley and its peculiar weather

Moreover, the scope for recruiting disciples in Tenglong Valley has been greatly restricted, which is why for thousands of years, Tenglong Valley has experienced a significant decline in talent

Becoming an exclusive disciple of Tenglong Valley is not an easy task; it requires exceptional talent and unwavering determination

In the world of ice and snow, due to the cold temperatures, life forms are relatively scarce. Apart from a few cold-resistant plants and animals, as well as some ancient indigenous tribes, it is nearly impossible to encounter groups of humans here

Nevertheless, even so, Tenglong Valley still holds the honor of being the foremost in the icy plains, as for thousands of years, it has produced numerous outstanding talents, most of whom are still alive today, though they generally do not make their appearances easily

In the Arctic ice field, Tenglong Valley is renowned as the foremost of the three wonders, boasting a history of thousands of years, originating from the ancient primordial era

The Li Hentian Palace and the Tian Xie Sect both originated relatively late, with the former established 1,500 years ago and the latter 1,100 years ago, both gaining fame on the ice plains due to individual prowess

This area is perpetually covered in ice and snow, creating a relatively cold and silent region

Unlike Tenglong Valley, it resembles a sinkhole, situated within four ice mountains, forming a deep gorge that extends several hundred zhang in depth

After July 1, the ice at the bottom of the valley begins to melt, and the snowmelt gathers and remains, forming a lake, which gives Tenglong Valley a rare ecological lake spectacle found in glacial regions

Snow, clean, flawless, ethereal; ice, crystalline, transparent, solid

This world is divided into three different levels due to temperature differences