Wu Shattered Star River

Half a month later, Jiang Han returned to Bright Mountain.

He first went back to Azure Peak to make sure his family was alright and that nothing had happened to the Winterfrost Sect before heading to the Adamant Radiance Division.

Upon hearing of Jiang Han's return, Pei Yunzhi rushed over.

After waiting for a moment, Pei Yunrui and another Sect Master also arrived; this Sect Master was responsible for intelligence.

"Pei Zui, you may leave!"

Pei Yunzhi waved his hand, and Pei Zui immediately retreated.

Then, Pei Yunzhi activated the main hall's formation, and Pei Yunrui asked impatiently, "How was it?"

Jiang Han cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I went to the Dark Path, then to the Arctic, and also to the Ice Snow Holy Mountain, where I gathered some intelligence."

"But... the situation at the Ice Snow Holy Mountain is a bit complicated, so I didn't capture any powerful Ice Snow Tribe members to extract information.

I almost didn't make it back!"

Pei Yunrui said anxiously, "Never mind the Dark Path's intelligence for now; first, tell me everything you saw and heard after entering the Arctic in detail, without any omissions."

"Alright!"

Jiang Han nodded and said, "I wandered around the Dark Path, investigating many strongholds, and then went to the Arctic.

At first, I didn't find anything inside... later, I went to the Ice Perch Mountain Range... finally, I went to the Ice Snow Holy Mountain..."

Jiang Han recounted the situation in detail, mostly truthfully, but he concealed the matter of the blue crystal.

He only said that he finally discovered a powerful aura emanating from within the Ice Snow Holy Mountain, and he immediately withdrew.

Then, the Ice Snow Holy Mountain trembled, and the aura became dozens of times stronger, so he didn't dare to linger and directly released the Immortal Evasion Technique, fleeing all the way back.

After listening to Jiang Han's account, the expressions of Pei Yunrui and the other two became grave.

Pei Yunzhi said, "The entire Ice Snow Tribe went to pilgrimage, the Ice Snow Holy Mountain showed signs of activity, and the Ice Snow Supreme God even revealed her aura.

It seems... she is truly awakening and may break the seal at any time!"

Pei Yunrui didn't reply but said to Jiang Han, "Come with me to meet the Clan King!"

Pei Yunzhi and the other Sect Master knew that the matter was of great importance, so they didn't waste any words.

The three powerful figures left the main hall, taking Jiang Han towards a mountain peak.

The three powerful figures took Jiang Han to a main peak.

There weren't many grand halls here, only one main hall, and behind the main hall was a large manor.

The three powerful figures took Jiang Han to the backyard.

There were cultivators guarding the entrance, but before the cultivators could go in to report, a dignified voice sounded, "Come in!"

The three powerful figures led Jiang Han into the large manor.

The interior wasn't too luxurious but rather refined.

It was densely forested, with large trees everywhere, lush and verdant.

After turning around a few times inside, they arrived at a pool, and next to the pool was a pavilion.

An old man was sitting in the pavilion next to the pool, drinking tea, with a young girl kneeling beside him, preparing the tea.

Jiang Han hadn't seen this young girl before and was somewhat curious.

Pei Yunzhi transmitted his voice to him, saying, "This is the Clan King's great-granddaughter, Pei Qiqi.

Don't be rude."

The Pei Clan King's great-granddaughter; Jiang Han quickly didn't dare to look too much.

This was a true golden branch and jade leaf, with a status only higher than Pei Zhu's.

She looked very young; perhaps she hadn't gone out much?

Was she being raised by the Pei Clan King by his side year-round?

"Greetings, Clan King!"

Pei Yunrui and the others all bowed in salute, and Jiang Han followed suit.

He thought for a moment and said, "Greetings, Leader!"

He wasn't a member of the Pei Clan, so he couldn't call him Clan King.

According to the Bright Radiance Society's title, he had to call him Leader.

The Pei Clan King looked very old.

Although his appearance wasn't too aged, with only some white hair at his temples, the aura on his body was very ancient.

One could tell at a glance that he had experienced vicissitudes and lived through long years.

The Pei Clan King glanced faintly at Pei Yunrui and the others, then looked at Jiang Han and waved his hand, saying, "Rise.

What is it?"

Pei Qiqi didn't stand up but bowed slightly to the three Sect Masters, then opened her big eyes and looked curiously at Jiang Han.

Pei Yunrui opened his mouth and said, "It's like this, Clan King; previously, Sect Master Jiang committed an offense, and he volunteered to atone for his sins by going to the Dark Path and the Arctic to investigate the situation.

He just returned yesterday and discovered some information.

We felt it was necessary for him to report to you in person."

The Pei Clan King nodded slightly, picked up a cup of tea, took a sip, and said, "Speak!"

Pei Yunrui looked at Jiang Han and said, "Sect Master Jiang, tell us in detail about the situation after you went to the Arctic, without any omissions.

We'll talk about the Dark Path's situation later."

"Alright!"

Although Jiang Han felt a little speechless inside, he didn't dare to show it on his face.

He said, "Reporting to the Leader..."

Jiang Han recounted the situation again, still the same as before, and finally concealed the situation of the blue crystal.

The Pei Clan King lowered his head and drank his tea, without any change in expression.

After Jiang Han finished speaking, he nodded and said, "Not bad, Jiang Han.

This time, it counts as you atoning for your sins.

You must not commit them again!"

Jiang Han bowed and said, "Thank you, Leader!"

The Pei Clan King waved his hand, and Pei Yunrui quickly said, "Yunzhi, you may take Sect Master Jiang down first!"

"Alright!"

Pei Yunzhi took Jiang Han down.

After Jiang Han left, Pei Yunrui then looked at the Pei Clan King and said, "Clan King, based on the situation investigated by Jiang Han, it seems that the Ice Snow Supreme God has awakened?"

"Yes!"

The Pei Clan King nodded slightly and said, "A semi-awakened state, perhaps; her strength is still recovering, so she hasn't fully awakened.

Judging by the situation, it should be soon; at most, in a year or two, she will fully awaken."

"This..."

Pei Yunrui became anxious and said, "Then do we need to immediately report to the Old Ancestor?

Should we have him join forces with the other Supreme Gods to seal the Ice Snow Supreme God again?"

"Sealing her, will it be useful?"

The Pei Clan King glanced at Pei Yunrui and said, "The reason we sealed her back then was because we severely injured her.

We damaged the Supreme God Seal; that's why we could seal her.

How can a small seal restrain a Supreme God?"

"Then we should have the Old Ancestors continue to severely injure the Ice Snow Supreme God, or even... kill her!"

Pei Yunrui said, "Otherwise, when the Ice Snow Supreme God fully recovers her battle prowess, she will definitely seek trouble with the Old Ancestors and the others."

"What's there to fear?"

The Pei Clan King snorted coldly and said, "We were able to severely injure her back then, and we can do it now.

Her battle prowess is very strong in the Arctic; it's very difficult to go to the Arctic to kill her."

"If she leaves the Arctic, it won't be difficult for Father to kill her.

Don't you all worry about this... after she awakens, let's see what she will do."

"Alas..."

Pei Yunrui sighed and said, "I'm just afraid that she will join forces with the Dark Supreme God and the Flame Supreme God; then we and the Thunderclap Sect will be in great trouble."

"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it!"

The Pei Clan King waved his hand and said, "The Ice Snow Tribe, like her, will have greatly reduced battle prowess when they leave the Arctic; they are not a great threat."

"If she really joins forces with the Dark Supreme God and the Flame Supreme God, the three in the Sea of Gods will not sit idly by.

After all... they all had a part in what happened back then.

Go down; I will report this matter to Father!"

"Yes!"

Pei Yunrui and the other Sect Master bowed and withdrew.

Pei Qiqi, who hadn't spoken all along, opened her mouth and said, "Great-Grandfather, is there going to be a war?"

"Yes!"

The Pei Clan King smiled, touched Pei Qiqi's head, and said, "Strife will rise again, and the flames of war will fill the sky.

Qiqi, are you afraid?"

"Qiqi is not afraid!"

Pei Qiqi raised her head, her pretty face filled with determination.

She said, "The Pei Clan's disciples are not afraid of death.

If those bad guys from the Dark Path come to kill us, then we will kill them all!"

"Hahaha!"

The Pei Clan King laughed loudly.