freenovelworld Chapter 892 The Reincarnation of the Ice Master
Chapter 892 The Reincarnation of the Ice Master
Although Xiao Ling wore a gentle smile and appeared harmless, the two girls in front of him, though young, were the apple of the eye of Ying Xuanzi, the sect leader of the Dao Sect. They had been carefully taught by the sect since childhood, and under the influence of their environment, their temperaments were far more mature and stable than those of ordinary children.
In an instant, the two sisters realized that the person in front of them was suspicious. His aura was unfamiliar and his intentions were unclear, and they immediately became wary.
Ying Xiaoxiao immediately stepped forward, her petite figure firmly blocking Ying Huanhuan's path. Her clear eyes were fixed on Xiao Ling, displaying a composure and wariness beyond her years. She spoke in a crisp voice:
"Who are you? How did you get in here? What do you want?"
Behind her, Ying Huanhuan also stared at Xiao Ling with her big, bright eyes wide open, her pink little fists clenched tightly, her cheeks puffed out, revealing a slightly fierce look, clearly regarding him as an outsider with ill intentions.
Seeing the two sisters' wary expressions, Xiao Ling quickly waved her hand, her smile becoming even gentler, and her tone softening, as if afraid of frightening the two little girls.
"You two must not misunderstand. I am really not a bad person with ill intentions. I have come here with the sincere intention of making a deal that will benefit both of us."
As soon as he finished speaking, a faint, almost imperceptible ripple appeared in the space around him. Ling Qingzhu, dressed in a simple white dress, slowly emerged from the gentle spatial fluctuations and stood quietly beside Xiao Ling. Her face was covered by a light veil, and her temperament was aloof and otherworldly.
Xiao Ling glanced at Ling Qingzhu beside him, then turned to Ying Xiaoxiao, who was protecting Ying Huanhuan, and Ying Huanhuan with her cheeks puffed out behind her, and spoke with a warm smile.
"By the way, this Qingzhu girl beside me, although she is a bit aloof, is very easy to get along with. She just told me that she would like to get to know you two little fairies from the Dao Sect. Why don't you take advantage of this opportunity today to get to know each other better, and become good sisters who can talk about anything, and take care of each other? Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?"
As the young master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace, Ling Qingzhu was naturally recognized by Ying Huanhuan and Ying Xiaoxiao. They had accompanied the elders of the sect during their meetings and had seen her from afar a few times. Although they were not close friends, they were by no means complete strangers.
Upon suddenly seeing her here, the two sisters were both slightly taken aback, a clear look of surprise flashing in their eyes. They couldn't understand why the young master of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace would suddenly appear deep within the Dao Sect, and even appear with this strange man in front of them.
Ying Xiaoxiao composed herself, her gaze towards Xiao Ling still wary, and her tone carried a maturity beyond her years as she asked:
"Since that's the case, then you must be from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. If the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace has anything to discuss with my Dao Sect, you can go to my father, Sect Leader Ying Xuanzi. I suppose it's not our place to discuss this with two juniors like us."
After saying that, she subconsciously turned her head and cast a puzzled look at Ling Qingzhu, who was standing quietly to the side.
"The details of this matter cannot be explained in a few words, nor is it convenient to discuss it with your father."
Ling Qingzhu gently shook her head. She knew perfectly well that Xiao Ling's approach to Ying Xiaoxiao and Ying Huanhuan was not about any sect deal, but rather about his interest in Ying Huanhuan's special identity as the reincarnation of the Ice Master.
She looked up at the two sisters, who were wary, and said in a calm but firm voice, "However, I still advise you to follow Xiao Ling's arrangements. He has no ill intentions towards you. On the contrary, if you can go along with his wishes, this encounter may be a great opportunity for you, and you may reap benefits far beyond your imagination."
Ying Xiaoxiao and Ying Huanhuan were completely bewildered. Ling Qingzhu's words were cryptic, seemingly containing a deeper meaning, yet she refused to reveal it explicitly, leaving them increasingly confused. Ying Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, about to ask a few more questions to clarify the matter.
Just then, several sharp, rapid sounds suddenly came from the horizon.
The two sisters subconsciously looked up at the sound and saw their father, Ying Xuanzi, leading several Dao Sect elders. Their Yuan energy surged as they sped toward the courtyard. In the blink of an eye, the group landed in the courtyard and stood in front of them.
"Father! This older brother suddenly barged in and stopped my sister and me, saying he wanted to make a deal with us. Is he a bad person?"
Upon seeing her father arrive, Ying Huanhuan immediately loosened her tightly clenched fists, ran quickly to Ying Xuanzi's side, grabbed his sleeve tightly with her little hands, pointed her head at Xiao Ling, and complained in a clear voice with a hint of fear and grievance.
Ying Xuanzi's expression suddenly tightened, his heart leaping into his throat, fearing that the two ignorant young girls might offend the formidable man before him with their words. He quickly leaned down and whispered urgently to Ying Xiaoxiao and Ying Huanhuan:
"Speak with a cheerful tone and do not be rude! This is Lord Xiao Ling from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace. He is an honored guest. You must be polite to your guests. Hurry up and step forward to pay your respects."
He knew all too well that this man before him could annihilate the entire Dao Sect with a mere wave of his hand. If he angered him because of his two daughters' disrespectful attitude, the consequences would be unimaginable. Forget about the sect's reputation; the lives of everyone in the Dao Sect would be at the man's mercy.
The Dao Sect elders accompanying him had already learned of Xiao Ling's unfathomable and terrifying strength from Ying Xuanzi. At this moment, they dared not be negligent in the slightest. They all stepped forward, bowed slightly to Xiao Ling, and showed their respect for this mysterious powerhouse.
"No need for formalities, I'm not that rigid."
Xiao Ling nodded lightly to Ying Huanhuan and Ying Xiaoxiao, ignoring Ying Xuanzi and the group of Dao Sect elders who had rushed over, his tone remaining casual and calm.
His gaze fell gently on the two sisters, he chuckled softly, and spoke directly:
“I came here with no ill intentions. Since you all want to know the truth, I will be frank.”
His tone shifted, his gaze lingering slightly on Ying Huanhuan, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty:
“Miss Huanhuan, I am looking for you not for any other reason than because of your true identity, which you may not even know yourself. You are the reincarnation of the Ice Lord, one of the Eight Ancient Lords.”
"The deal I want to make with you is to use your identity to help me find the whereabouts of the Ice Ancestral Symbol. I intend to subdue it, but searching on my own is too tedious and troublesome. After much thought, I think the most convenient way is to rely on your unique advantage as the reincarnation of the Ice Lord."
"What?! Huanhuan... is actually the reincarnation of the Ice Lord, one of the Eight Ancient Lords?!"
As soon as Xiao Ling finished speaking, Ying Xuanzi froze, his pupils shrank sharply, and the color drained from his face.
The elders of the Dao Sect beside her changed their expressions drastically, their faces filled with shock. They gasped in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief as they looked at Ying Huanhuan.
Ying Xuanzi's heart was in turmoil.
In fact, over the years, he had already vaguely sensed the abnormality in his youngest daughter, Ying Huanhuan, and had long suspected that she must be the reincarnation of some ancient powerful being.
But he never imagined that Ying Huanhuan's past life was so terrifying—
That was the Ice Lord, the most powerful of the eight lords who dominated the ancient era and ruled the world!
This identity was beyond his wildest imagination. "I...I'm actually a reincarnator? In my past life, I was the Ice Lord, one of the Eight Ancient Lords?"
Upon hearing this, Ying Huanhuan's little body stiffened abruptly, her round eyes widened instantly, her clear pupils filled with unexpected surprise, and her little face was full of bewilderment and astonishment.
Although she was still young, as the daughter of the sect leader, she had heard the sect elders mention ancient secrets since childhood. She was already very familiar with the Ice Lord, who was powerful throughout the ages and wielded the Great Dao of Ice, and knew that he was an unparalleled powerhouse in ancient times.
The fact that such a legendary being was connected to him, and that she was the reincarnation of the Ice Lord, was no less shocking than the shock that Ying Xuanzi and the others had felt earlier. They stood there stunned, unable to come to their senses for a long time, their hearts filled with disbelief and bewilderment.
"I have no reason to lie to you about something like this; it wouldn't benefit me in the slightest. If you weren't the reincarnation of the Ice Lord, I wouldn't have come all the way to the Dao Sect to ask for your help." Xiao Ling looked at Ying Huanhuan, his tone serious, without a trace of mockery in his expression.
Such a shocking secret, suddenly falling on a young girl, was far too heavy a burden. Ying Huanhuan's eyes reddened slightly, and she subconsciously shook her head, unable to accept it for a moment.
She pursed her lips tightly, a hint of grievance and resistance in her voice, and cried out, "I don't want to be some kind of Ice Master! I am Ying Huanhuan, and I'm not just anyone!"
"That's not up to you."
Xiao Ling shook his head slightly, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty, and continued:
"As you grow older, or encounter certain triggers, the reincarnation mark of the Ice Lord within you will gradually awaken, making you the true Ice Lord. The power, memories, and origin of your previous life will gradually recover, and at that time, you will naturally understand everything."
Xiao Ling's statement was clearly an attempt to downplay the seriousness of the matter and was deliberately misleading.
When a person in a normal cycle of reincarnation awakens, their current personality should be the dominant force. The imprints of the past life are merely gifts of power and experience and will not erode the self in this life.
But after he said that, it was as if the Ice Lord was an external personality hidden in Ying Huanhuan's body, waiting for the right time to completely devour and replace Ying Huanhuan in this life, just like possession.
Xiao Ling said the same thing, and Ying Huanhuan's face grew paler and paler, tears streaming down her face as she clung tightly to Ying Xiaoxiao's arm, her heart filled with fear.
Ying Xuanzi's face instantly darkened, his heart filled with worry and anxiety. He could only clench his fists, his eyes filled with heartache and concern for his daughter.
The Daoist elders standing to the side all had solemn expressions, but they could only feel anxious and helpless.
Seeing this, Xiao Ling immediately spoke up, adding with a confident tone:
"However, as long as you are willing to help me find the Ice Ancestral Symbol, I can not only help you awaken the Ice Lord's past life power, but also guarantee that you will not be affected by the Ice Lord's personality at all. In this life, you will still be the complete Ying Huanhuan."
Upon hearing this, Ying Huanhuan, Ying Xuanzi, and all the elders' eyes lit up, and their previously tense faces instantly revealed hope.
Ying Xuanzi could not contain his excitement and quickly stepped forward, his voice trembling slightly:
"Senior Xiao Ling, is what you say true? You really have a way to prevent the Ice Lord's awakening from corrupting Huanhuan's true nature?"
Xiao Ling smiled faintly, his tone calm and confident:
"Don't worry, this is a small matter. With my strength, it's nothing more than a piece of cake. Looking at the entire Tianxuan Continent, I am the only one who can help Miss Huanhuan completely remove the influence of the Ice Master's personality on her, leaving only power and not shackles."
Ying Xuanzi's expression was thoughtful, his mind churning. This matter concerned his daughter's very essence and the foundation of the Dao Sect; he could not make a decision lightly. He bowed slightly to Xiao Ling, his tone carrying a hint of pleading:
"This matter is of great importance, and we need to discuss it for a while. We hope that Your Excellency Xiao Ling can grant us some time to consider it."
Seeing this, Xiao Ling didn't rush to urge him, but simply nodded and said casually:
"It's alright, I'm not in a hurry. I'll go to the Desolate Palace first, and then go to the Great Desolate Stele. I'll come back to hear your reply later."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, his tone slightly somber, carrying a subtle reminder:
"I just hope that you will ultimately make the right choice."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Ling's figure had already transformed into an almost imperceptible phantom, disappearing completely from the courtyard in an instant, as if he had never been there at all.
Seeing Xiao Ling leave so casually, displaying such an air of superiority, Ling Qingzhu inwardly complained helplessly, "This guy always pretends to be so nonchalant."
She sighed inwardly and was about to activate her spatial jade pendant to catch up when Ying Xuanzi's urgent voice called out to her first.
"Miss Qingzhu, please wait!"
Ying Xuanzi strode forward, his usual composure and authority as a sect leader completely gone. His face was filled with anxiety and respect, his expression one of deep pleading, and his tone extremely low, almost cautious:
"Miss Qingzhu, may I be so kind as to tell this old man, what is the true level of cultivation that Senior Xiao Ling has reached?"
He paused, his heart still clenching as he thought of the Ice Lord's terrifying, ancient reputation, and his voice trembled slightly.
"Back then, the Ice Lord was the number one person under the Talisman Ancestor, and his power was earth-shattering. Senior Xiao Ling... does he really have the ability to suppress the Ice Lord's reincarnation mark and prevent it from eroding Huanhuan's original heart?"
After saying that, he looked at Ling Qingzhu with anticipation, his aged brows filled with the anxiety and pleading of a father.
Ling Qingzhu saw the anxiety and pleading in Ying Xuanzi's eyes as a father, and in the end, her heart softened a little, unwilling to see him so uneasy.
She parted her thin lips slightly and uttered only two words, her voice clear yet resounding: "Ancestral Realm."
Before Ying Xuanzi and his group could react, gentle spatial ripples spread around Ling Qingzhu, and her figure faded and disappeared in an instant, leaving only a stunned and utterly shocked Ying Xuanzi and the Dao Sect elders in the courtyard. (End of Chapter)