Chapter 862: Chapter 860: Eight Directions Mysterious Ice Tower
In the blink of an eye, Wang Zhan and the others were back in the room.
After Xiang Tian sat to the side, he immediately frowned and said, "Fortunately Brother Wang is okay, otherwise, I would have definitely fought those guys to the death."
"Why would you fight them to the death?"
Wang Zhan poured himself a glass of water and sat to the side, then smiled and said, "This matter has nothing to do with them, and besides, Xuan Yu went back to find reinforcements at the time. If anyone is to blame, it’s that the guy was just too cunning."
"Are you talking about Huo Yuan?"
Xiang Tian’s face changed, and he asked, "What level of strength has that Huo Yuan reached?"
"Hmm..."
Wang Zhan pondered for a moment, slightly squinting his eyes, and then said slowly, "At the very least, he should have touched the edge of the Star River level."
"Star River level?"
Upon hearing this, Xiang Tian’s eyes widened.
He frowned and said, "Then how did Brother Wang escape from his grasp?"
"At this level of expertise, even Qiu Yinshan would have difficulty fighting him, right?"
Wang Zhan nodded.
This was indeed the truth.
He was very aware of Qiu Yinshan’s strength, and while Wang Zhan was still far from matching him, even with just Qiu Yinshan alone, he likely couldn’t contend with Huo Yuan.
Now, all hopes rested on that mysterious domain master.
After glancing at Xiang Tian, Wang Zhan smiled and said, "These matters do not concern us, there’s no need for us to bother."
"But..."
Xiang Tian slightly furrowed his brow, recalling Qiu Yinshan’s demeanor, and immediately said, "I find that guy displeasing, and I don’t want to stay in this Profound Ice Pavilion. How about we leave now?"
Luo Xue, standing to the side, also nodded.
It had to be said, they did feel hurt a moment ago.
They both understood very well that if Wang Zhan weren’t there, they wouldn’t catch anyone’s attention.
Wang Zhan shook his head, with the image and means of Huo Yuan gradually surfacing in his mind. He frowned and said, "Now is not the time."
"From what I know, Huo Yuan just experienced the pain of losing a son, and he has set his eyes on me, clearly believing I killed Huo Xuan Yi."
"Besides, everyone who could testify is dead, leaving us with no way to prove otherwise."
"I’m sure that during this period, Huo Yuan will definitely come looking for trouble with me. Staying within the Profound Ice Pavilion is the safest."
Although Xiang Tian was somewhat unwilling, he still nodded.
Luo Xue, standing by, frowned and said, "Did Brother Wang really not kill that guy?"
"Of course not."
Wang Zhan shook his head and said, "Moreover, if that guy truly died by my hand, why would I hide?"
"Do I seem like someone who fears death?"
Xiang Tian and Luo Xue nodded.
Having been by Wang Zhan’s side for so long, they naturally understood what kind of person he was.
If Wang Zhan said so, then there must be no mistake.
Just then, footsteps sounded from outside the door.
In a few steps, Xuan Yu had already walked over to them.
However, Xiang Tian and the others did not give him a friendly face.
Xuan Yu paid them no mind, fully understanding their thoughts. He walked over to Wang Zhan’s side and, after sitting down next to him, shook his head and said, "I didn’t expect you to escape from Huo Yuan’s grasp, truly a cause for celebration."
"It was merely a stroke of luck."
Wang Zhan said with a smile, then continued, "I think Huo Yuan will continue to trouble us during this period, and I heard that Huo Yuan’s son has died. Do you know anything about these news?"
"Huo Xuan Yi is dead?"
Xuan Yu slightly frowned and said, "Back when we left, wasn’t he just seriously injured?"
"And since then, I haven’t seen him again. Could there be some misunderstanding in all this?"
Wang Zhan shook his head, "I don’t know for the moment."
"But in Huo Yuan’s eyes, you and I are his enemies for killing his son. Likely in the coming time, he will relentlessly hunt us down. If we can’t come up with a good plan, he’ll be like a headless fly always trailing behind us."
Xuan Yu’s expression changed as well.
After all, Huo Yuan’s strength was evident, and neither of them had the power to fight him. The result would be imaginable...
Nearby, Xiang Tian glanced at Xuan Yu and said irritably, "I heard you also have a domain master, don’t you?"
"Since Qiu Yinshan isn’t a match for him, why not let your domain master come out?"
"I assume your people from the Profound Ice Pavilion wouldn’t fear Skyfire Mountain?"
Xuan Yu smiled and shook his head, "Currently, the domain master is in seclusion, and it’s unknown when he will emerge. It’s naturally inappropriate to disturb him for such a small matter."
"Otherwise, it might ruin the bigger picture."
Huh...
Xiang Tian rose, arms crossed, and coldly said, "I think some people see us as outsiders, which is why they’re not willing to get involved in these matters, right?"
"That’s not how it should be said."
Xuan Yu awkwardly smiled, and explained, "Even if Profound Ice Pavilion people intend to ignore Wang Zhan, am I not caught up in it?"
"According to your intentions, does it mean you’re also treating me as an abandoned pawn?"
Xiang Tian sneered coldly, "Who knows?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Zhan’s gaze chilled, and he lightly coughed.
Only then did Xiang Tian step aside, no longer speaking.
Wang Zhan walked toward the door, waving to Xuan Yu as he said, "Let’s step outside for a chat."
"Sounds good."
Xuan Yu nodded and followed Wang Zhan’s footsteps.
In the blink of an eye, the two had left the room.
Xuan Yu glanced back in Xiang Tian’s direction, then sighed, "I’m really sorry for putting you in a difficult situation."
"Not at all,"
Wang Zhan waved his hand, shook his head, and said, "They’re just worried about me, but definitely have no malicious intent. Moreover, now that we’ve arrived at Profound Ice Pavilion, naturally, we treat this place as home."
"I’m just worried..."
Halfway through speaking, Wang Zhan stopped himself.
Clearly, Xuan Yu had seen through Wang Zhan’s thoughts, and then smiled, "Rest assured, I’ll inform everyone not to trouble the two of them."
Qiu Yinshan holds Wang Zhan in high regard.
Unless absolutely necessary, he would never break face with Wang Zhan.
Although he can’t stand Xiang Tian and his companion, for Wang Zhan’s sake, he can tolerate anything.
Perhaps this is the charm of the strong.
Grateful, Wang Zhan glanced at Xuan Yu and said, "With your word, I am relieved."
"By the way, do you have any plans for deployment?"
Xuan Yu’s gaze shifted, then smiled, "Everything awaits the domain lord’s emergence from seclusion. This time, Skyfire Mountain suffered heavy losses, but our Profound Ice Pavilion takes advantage of rest."
"If not for Huo Yuan guarding, we might already have attacked Skyfire Mountain."
"Unfortunately, until the domain lord emerges, no one can hold Huo Yuan. His strength alone is enough to rival a thousand troops."
This point is not exaggerated by Xuan Yu.
In fact, Wang Zhan knows well, given Huo Yuan’s demonstrated strength.
If the two Star Domains were to go to full-scale war, holding Huo Yuan would be advantageous, but if he breaks free, the consequences are unimaginable.
Especially on the battlefield, where such power seems to render him unstoppable.
Wang Zhan nodded, he didn’t influence Profound Ice Pavilion’s decisions, and smiled, "I can use this time to improve my cultivation, so I can contribute during future battles."
"No..."
Xuan Yu patted his shoulder, with a faint smile, "You’ve already proved your prowess by escaping Huo Yuan. Even if you don’t advance further, you’ll still stand above others, and no one dares to complain."
Wang Zhan merely smiled without speaking.
"Right."
Xuan Yu pointed to a faintly visible tower in the distance and said, "That’s a good training ground atop Profound Ice Pavilion, you can check it out."
"Eight Directions Mysterious Ice Tower."
"It naturally absorbs spiritual energy around, making the tower’s energy abundant. Training within for a day is comparable to a year outside."
"Before this, I had Xiang Tian and his companion enter there."
"Feel free to enter whenever if you wish; I’ve spoken with the tower’s keeper."
Wang Zhan nodded and walked towards the tower.
Meanwhile, Xiang Tian and his companion also hurried over.
In a few strides, they stood before Wang Zhan.
Wang Zhan glanced at them and then asked, "What’s the matter?"
"Brother Wang, are you preparing for cultivation?"
Luo Xue leaned next to him, smiling, "Although the people within Profound Ice Pavilion aren’t great, Eight Directions Mysterious Ice Tower is indeed a gem, filled with potent energy. However, our minds are somewhat uneasy."
"So, we didn’t progress much earlier."
Beside them, Xiang Tian scratched his head, smiling awkwardly.
Wang Zhan frowned, looked at them, and asked, "In such a valuable place, you’re not improving your cultivation. What are you thinking?"
"You realize how many dream of a place like this?"
The two exchanged glances, remaining silent.
Wang Zhan continued, "If your minds are unsettled, no need to follow me. I must cultivate diligently, after all..."
Wang Zhan paused, not continuing.
Truthfully, he felt a certain pressure.
After arriving here, surrounded by increasing experts, even he gets overwhelmed, and how could he not be concerned?
"Brother Wang..."
Xiang Tian rushed to him, smiled, and said, "Wait a moment..."
