The secret of the Beast Refining Hell, an unparalleled opportunity is within reach.
However, Luo Lie knows his own limits. Even if it's just a few meters or even a dozen meters away, based on his judgment, the coldness isn't something he can't endure, but the chill that has been frozen for years is incredibly tough, absolutely at a monstrous level. Under normal circumstances, he has no chance of breaking through.
Secondly, even if he could break through, the cold inside would instantly freeze him into an icicle.
His strength only reaches fifty meters, and judging from his current position, the deepest part is likely around two hundred meters. It would be a miracle if he didn't freeze to death.
So Luo Lie was troubled.
What to do? ****** In the Royal Capital, inside the Carefree Pavilion, two young men were drinking.
One was Gao Chuang, the head of the Carefree Pavilion's Northern Waters Kingdom branch, aged twenty-seven. To achieve this position at his age was not only a testament to his strength but also to his strong background.
The other was none other than Chong Zhanyuan, the son of the Black Dragon King, Chong Houhu! "Brother Chong, your game is quite a grand one."
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Gao Chuang sipped his wine and gave a thumbs-up to Chong Zhanyuan.
Chong Zhanyuan sighed, "The plan was thorough, but I didn't expect that bastard Luo Lie to have the Carefree Silver Dragon Token, almost ruining my big plan. Fortunately, Lan Cailing mentioned seeing Luo Lie's unusual identity in the Carefree Pavilion, which made me think of it and rush over to find Brother Gao. Otherwise, it would have been a disaster. Luckily, with your help, we managed to suppress the issue of the Carefree Silver Dragon Token. Otherwise, my plan would have completely fallen apart, and I might have ended up harming myself."
"This shows that the heavens are watching over you."
Gao Chuang laughed heartily.
"Indeed, who would have thought that Brother Gao and I are old acquaintances, good brothers."
Chong Zhanyuan said.
The two had met two years ago when Chong Zhanyuan was out training with experts arranged by Chong Houhu and accidentally saved Gao Chuang, which led to their friendship.
As they clinked glasses and drank, both became slightly tipsy.
Gao Chuang said, "Zhanyuan, you saved my life, and I, Gao Chuang, am loyal. This time, I risked my life to help you suppress the issue of the Carefree Silver Dragon Token. You must understand, this concerns the honor and reputation of the Carefree Pavilion. If it were known, even as a disciple of the Elder of the Main Headquarters, I could be executed. You must not make any mistakes, especially regarding Xue Bingning."
"Don't worry, Xue Bingning's life or death is uncertain now. She can't cause any trouble. As for others, hehe, we must thank your Carefree Pavilion for being so discreet. Even the old men of the Council of Elders barely recognize the Carefree Silver Dragon Token, so how could it spread?"
Chong Zhanyuan said.
"What about Liu Hongyan and Luo Lie?"
Despite his slight drunkenness, Gao Chuang remained cautious.
Chong Zhanyuan said proudly, "Liu Hongyan is self-righteous. According to my original plan, she was a special target. But when Luo Lie presented the Carefree Silver Dragon Token, we all had to change. Liu Hongyan thought she could leverage the Carefree Pavilion, acting like a mantis stalking the cicada, unaware that we are the snake behind the mantis."
"As for Luo Lie, haha, Brother Gao, do you think Luo Lie can turn the world upside down? He's probably almost frozen by now. With his strength, he can last at most three to five days before reaching his limit. By then, he'll be completely under my control. If I want him dead, he must die; if I want him alive, he must listen to me. Then I can use his life and death to deal with those old King Nanli's men in the army. This way, we can easily neutralize the only force Liu Hongyan has to oppose my Chong family, forcing her to step down, and it will be easy."
Gao Chuang shook his head, "What a hassle, is it necessary to waste time like this?"
Chong Zhanyuan said, "There's no choice. The Northern Waters Kingdom is weak, and the surrounding kingdoms are all eyeing it. Whether it's Liu Hongyan or us, our actions have a premise: try not to trigger internal strife. Otherwise, we'll be like clams fighting, benefiting others. So, we all act within the limits of what we can bear. If not for this, Xue Bingning would have been killed directly. But we're afraid Liu Hongyan would launch an all-out war, which is the helplessness of a small country."
"Really troublesome."
Gao Chuang said, "Let's not talk about useless things. As long as you can ensure that the issue of the Carefree Silver Dragon Token doesn't get exposed, that's enough. Come, let's drink."
"Drink!" ****** After racking his brains, Luo Lie finally came up with a solution after nearly two days.
He first retraced his steps to check and found that no one had opened the door. He then used the broken ice to seal the hole again. Because it was so cold, it refroze quickly. In less than an hour, the passage inside was invisible from the outside, and without careful inspection, it was undetectable.
He returned to the end of the passage.
Taking out the Advanced Spirit-Linking Jade Wall, he went straight in.
A flash of light.
Luo Lie reappeared in the Dragon Spirit Illusion Plaza under the identity of "Dragon in the Crotch."
Currently, "Dragon in the Crotch" is quite famous in the Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm, with many people investigating his origins and sending him invitations.
His appearance immediately drew attention.
Many thought he was going to the Dragon Battle Arena again and were preparing to grab seats there.
Luo Lie declined all invitations and, with a leisurely stroll, entered the most bustling street of the Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm.
Everything here lies between reality and illusion. Those unfamiliar might think it's another real world. The bustling street is filled with lively shops, and anything available on the Yanhuang Continent can be found here.
He occasionally entered some shops and bought a few things.
Luo Lie's understanding of the Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm was nearly nonexistent, so to others, it seemed he was familiarizing himself with the place.
Little did they know, everything was intentional on Luo Lie's part.
For instance, his seemingly aimless wandering was actually a search for the Carefree Pavilion within the Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm.
The Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm is vast, yet not vast.
Vast in the sense that beyond the bustling area, there are many unknowns.
Not vast because the bustling area is only so big, making it extremely difficult to have a shop here.
Even the Carefree Pavilion only has one, unable to establish more.
This Carefree Pavilion, like other faction shops, is directly managed by the headquarters of each faction, as it caters to people from the entire Yanhuang Continent.
Strolling leisurely, Luo Lie arrived in front of the Carefree Pavilion.
He didn't enter but lingered at the entrance, hands behind his back, frowning as he marveled at the bustling scene before the Carefree Pavilion. His demeanor made it clear he had something on his mind. If it were anyone else, it wouldn't matter, but for "Dragon in the Crotch," one of the most talked-about figures in the Dragon Spirit Illusion Realm, it was hard not to draw attention.
Naturally, this caught the attention of the people from the Carefree Pavilion.
They even sent a steward of considerable status to approach him.
A steward, though not particularly high-ranking, depends on the faction. A steward from the Carefree Pavilion, when visiting the Northern Waters Kingdom's Royal Capital branch, would be respectfully received by the head, Gao Chuang. This steward belongs to the mid-to-high level of the Carefree Pavilion, just below the elders who hold significant power.
"Young master, is there anything I can assist you with?"
The steward said with a smile.
Luo Lie waved his hand arrogantly, "You're not enough. Have your elder come to greet me."
The steward's face turned a bit sour, but he maintained his smile. After all, the background and origins of "Dragon in the Crotch" were too mysterious. Who would dare to underestimate someone who dared to beat up the Third Princess of the Dragon Clan? "Our elder is occupied with important matters and cannot spare the time at the moment."
Luo Lie snorted, "Important matters? Fine, it seems my coming to save your Carefree Pavilion from becoming a laughingstock isn't important. In that case, forget it."
He turned to leave, thinking to himself, damn, I've been in the Beast Refining Hell for so long, and no one has come to check on me. Something must have happened outside. The Royal Capital's Carefree Pavilion must have been dealt with by the Chong family, trying to harm me. So why not show off a bit at the Carefree Pavilion headquarters? Hey, if no elder comes to invite me, forget it. Even if an elder comes, they must show sincerity, like giving me a treasure that allows me to enter the deepest part of the Beast Refining Hell. That's what I call sincerity.