Abyss Walker

Chapter 69 Peaceful Coexistence

Dugu Jianling: What I'm saying is true.

Yun Muhan: If you say so, then so be it.

Without the slightest hesitation, Bingyuan headed straight for the deepest part of the treasure vault. There, there was a transparent ice crystal platform, upon which rested a stone radiating extreme cold—the Ice Soul Stone.

This stone is crystal clear, as if it contains the chill of the entire Ice Kingdom. Even amidst the many treasures in the treasury, it still stands out.

"Minister Yun, this is the extremely icy object you've been looking for—the Ice Soul Stone." Bingyuan's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible reluctance, but more so, a resolute determination.

Yun Muhan stepped forward, gently lifted the Ice Soul Stone with both hands, and clearly felt the powerful force contained within the stone.

Yun Muhan knew what this stone meant to the Ice Kingdom, but he had come here specifically for the Ice Soul Stone and had to take it with him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yun Muhan's voice was respectful as he carefully put the Ice Soul Stone into his robes, making sure it was kept safe.

Bingyuan nodded. Although he felt a little disappointed, he knew that sometimes, for the greater good, this was just a small sacrifice.

Bingyuan turned to Yun Muhan and said, "Minister Yun, I hope you can make good use of this item and not betray the trust that Bing Kingdom has placed in you."

Before Yun Muhan could speak, the King of the Ice Kingdom continued, "However, this Ice Soul Stone was part of my Ice Kingdom's princess's dowry, and Minister Yun actually accepted it..."

Bingyuan glanced at Bingqing, undoubtedly telling Yun Muhan: Bingqing is the princess of the Ice Kingdom, and if he accepts the Ice Soul Stone, he must become the prince consort of the Ice Kingdom.

Dugu Jianling: Mr. Yuan! This is going to be interesting.

Yun Muhan instantly summoned the Dugu Sword, grabbed Bingqing, and pressed the Dugu Sword against Bingqing's neck.

"I still need to think about it. I hope you won't force me, senior. As for the Ice Soul Stone, I'll take it with me for now."

"Minister Yun, you've put me in a very difficult position!" Bingyuan quietly released his Nascent Soul aura, attempting to knock Yun Muhan unconscious.

Bingqing, who had been grabbed, finally spoke up: "I never claimed to be a princess, don't grab me!"

"There's no other way! If I didn't capture you, I would have collapsed here. I can only ask that Fairy Bingqing make do." Yun Muhan no longer suppressed his cultivation level.

"Fourth level of the Nascent Soul stage? Sixteen? How is that possible?"

Ice King Bingyuan froze on the spot: thinking back to his strongest son, it took him twenty-six years to reach the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, while his daughter Bingqing was called a genius after only nineteen years in the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

The Grand Elder of the Ice Kingdom remained by the side of the Ice Kingdom's ruler, awaiting orders.

It took the First Elder of the Ice Kingdom, Bing Wuqiong, four Jiazi (a unit of time in Chinese sexagenary cycle) to reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, and the Second Elder, Bing Wuyi, also four Jiazi to break through to the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Both of them are top-tier experts. As for this Yun Muhan, he only reached the fourth level of the Nascent Soul stage at the age of sixteen. He must be put to use no matter what.

A resolute glint flashed in the eyes of Bing Yuan, the ruler of the Ice Kingdom. He knew that a person of Yun Muhan's extraordinary talent, if not used for his own purposes, would surely become a great threat in the future. He took a deep breath, trying to persuade Yun Muhan with a more sincere attitude.

"Young friend Yun, your talent is unparalleled in the world. My Ice Kingdom is willing to provide you with the best cultivation resources and the most superior cultivation environment. We can even promise that the future position of the ruler of the Ice Kingdom will undoubtedly belong to you." Bing Yuan's voice carried an undeniable air of authority, but even more so, it was tempting.

Yun Muhan stood still, his expression calm, as if Bingyuan's words had not stirred any ripples in his heart. His gaze was deep, as if he could see into people's hearts, and he spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of indifference.

“Lord of Ice Source Kingdom, I appreciate your kindness. But my path of cultivation is not something that can be achieved in a day, nor can it be controlled by power. The Great Dao I pursue is not for worldly power. Although the resources of Ice Source Kingdom are good, they are merely icing on the cake for me. I will walk my own path, and I do not need Your Majesty to worry about it.”

Bingyuan's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected Yun Muhan to be so resolute, unmoved by power. He knew that if such a person couldn't be brought under his control, he would surely become a great enemy of the Bing Kingdom in the future.

"Yun Muhan, you should think this through. Making enemies of the Ice Kingdom is not a wise move," Bingyuan said, his voice carrying a hint of threat.

Dugu Jianling: I'll take him down with one strike.

Yun Muhan: Don't think about fighting and killing. Just behave yourself.

Dugu Jianling: Coward! This master is too cowardly. Just die already, I'll switch to the next one.

Yun Muhan smiled slightly, a hint of disdain in his smile. "Your Majesty, you are mistaken. I, Yun Muhan, have never intended to be an enemy of the Ice Kingdom. I am merely pursuing my own path. If the Ice Kingdom is willing to coexist peacefully with me, I naturally welcome it. Otherwise, I, Yun Muhan, am not one to be slaughtered at will."