The First Immortal of Destiny-Chapter 545 Reunion_1

A few days later, a streak of crystalline light flew from a distance.

Within the light, the woman had hair as dark as clouds and skin like snow. Her slender hand gripped a luminous treasured sword as she glided gracefully through the air, soaring through the vast heavens.

Her snow-white dress trailed wide sashes that fluttered in the wind, lightly encircling her...

It was none other than Chen Mengze, who had been cultivating alone in the Extreme Northern Zone!

When she was about one or two hundred miles away, she suddenly sensed the aura of a Golden Core Realm powerhouse and five Spirit Sea Realm cultivators at the entrance to her cave mansion. The streak of light she rode immediately halted, and the magic sword in her hand faintly emanated a biting chill.

The next moment, she was overjoyed to realize that the Golden Core Realm cultivator before her cave mansion was no stranger. She instantly cast aside her apprehension and conjured a swirl of white snow that surged towards Shen Mo!

Shen Mo’s sense permeated an area over a thousand miles in radius.

Having already sensed Chen Mengze’s presence, a faint smile graced his lips as he rose to greet her.

However, the smile on his face quickly turned to astonishment. He immediately dispersed his True Yuan, the defensive enchantments of his robe armor, and other active defenses. He even deactivated his Indestructible Body to prevent Chen Mengze from being injured by the recoil.

BOOM!

A large cloud of frigid snow exploded right before Shen Mo.

At the same time, he found his arms filled with a soft, fragrant form.

...

"Every time we are parted for a long time and then reunite, I always feel a sense of unreality," Chen Mengze said, releasing her tight embrace around Shen Mo. She took a few steps back, adjusted her attire and ornaments, then looked up and giggled at him. "It’s as if... you’re not the same person I grew up with."

"Hmm?"

These unexpected words caught Shen Mo off guard, leaving him momentarily bewildered.

However, by now, his mysterious origins and identity were no longer a source of confusion for him.

Zhuang Zhou dreamed he was a butterfly, or was it the butterfly dreaming it was Zhuang Zhou! If he were someone else, with flaws in his soul and Dao Body, he wouldn’t have been able to form a perfect-quality Golden Core... It could only be said that this universe was even more mysterious and bizarre than he imagined.

However, he had misinterpreted Chen Mengze’s meaning.

"Who could have imagined that the once-frustrated outer disciple, stuck at the Fifth Level of Body Tempering, would now have reached the Golden Core Realm?"

"I’m elated for you, but... also a bit disheartened."

"I thought I could catch up to your pace, but you’ve soared like a roc riding the wind, higher and higher."

"Back then, rumors circulated within the sect that you were the reincarnation of some celestial being. Even my father said you had awakened the wisdom of a past life... I didn’t believe it at first, but now it seems those words might not be false!"

Chen Mengze’s eyes, shimmering, fixed on Shen Mo, a peculiar emotion within them.

"Heh, perhaps," Shen Mo replied with a smile. Not dwelling on the topic, he pointed towards the pockmarked cultivator and the others, strung up like candied haws.

"They set up a Formation outside your cave mansion, intending to capture you. I subdued them in passing when I arrived..."

He then briefly recounted the vile deeds of these five malicious rogue cultivators to Chen Mengze.

As expected, a look of disgust appeared on Chen Mengze’s face, and she immediately raised the luminous treasured sword in her hand.

Seeing the two reminiscing, the pockmarked cultivator and his companions, who had clung to a sliver of hope, instantly paled. In their desperation, they began to struggle frantically, spewing incoherent curses.

WHOOSH!

A cold light flashed, and the five struggling figures suddenly went rigid.

An ice crystal appeared on each of their foreheads. It expanded instantly, spreading throughout their bodies and quickly encasing them in ice, transforming them into frozen pillars.

CRACK!

CRACKLE!

Innumerable tiny cracks spiderwebbed across them. Then, their bodies shattered into countless ice fragments, which were swept away by the wind, leaving no trace.

Having dealt with them, Chen Mengze unleashed several more sword strikes, destroying the Formation outside the cave mansion. Only then did she open the door on the Dark Ice cliff and invite Shen Mo in.

"Senior Sister Chen, what you said just now was a bit too self-deprecating."

"Observing your technique, it’s clear you’ve found your own unique Sword Path, and your cultivation level has also advanced considerably..."

"Given time, you will certainly be able to step into the Golden Core Realm!"

He knew Chen Mengze was currently practicing the Pure Jade Mantra. Like his Three-Heads Six-Arms True Immortal Technique, both were obtained from the Death Jaw Dungeon.

Although the two cultivation methods had different focuses, both were extraordinarily miraculous.

The former could gradually enhance a cultivator’s Talent, allowing Chen Mengze to possess an innate constitution akin to an Ice Spirit Body. The latter also possessed miraculous effects rarely seen among cultivation methods in the cultivation world!

If not for the recent upheaval at the Ghost Nation Ruins, Shen Mo would have truly wanted to venture into the Death Jaw Dungeon again.

After some conversation, the two brought up the Riverside Sect’s Mountain Gate.

After all, Chen Mengze’s father, Chen An, as well as Zhao Lingyin and the others, were very likely still trapped within the Mountain River Dungeon.

"I have cultivated a cultivation method called the Reverse Dragon Curse. My mastery is already profound, and I should be able to withstand the life-draining radiation of the Soaring Serpent Bizarre Dragon!"

"However, among parasitic species like the Double-winged Flying Snake, there are many Class IV entities. They are savage by nature and difficult to approach."

"Fortunately, I successfully achieved Core Formation this time, so I can attempt to enter the Mountain River Dungeon..." Shen Mo disclosed his plans to Chen Mengze in detail.

After listening intently, Chen Mengze said with concern, "Fellow Daoist Ming Yu’s Skill might not be able to withstand the Soaring Serpent’s corrupting aura."

Her concern was not unfounded.

Clam Girl Ming Yu’s ’The Smallest and The Largest’ has spatial barriers formed from her own clam shell. It’s uncertain whether it can shield against that corrupting power.

"So, I still have to go to Fairy Flower Valley first."

"First, I need to complete the transaction with the Flower Fairy clan. Afterward, I’ll ask to borrow their Golden Flowery Realm. This treasure is comparable to a Dungeon; Sect Disciples hidden within it might be unaffected by the corrupting power."

Saying this, he lifted his sleeve to show Chen Mengze a glimpse of Flower Fairy Ami, curled up into a ball.

Flower Fairies, as creatures, seem quite averse to the cold.

Although Ami’s Cultivation Realm meant she wouldn’t freeze to death, she had been listless and dispirited ever since arriving in the Extremely Northern Zone, constantly sleeping deep within his sleeve.

Sensing Shen Mo’s movement, Ami unfurled her wings and gave a little shake.

Then, she poked out her small head and chirped, "Moro Shen, who is she?"

Shen Mo smiled and introduced them to each other. Chen Mengze quite liked Ami. After all, exquisite and beautiful creatures like Flower Fairies were naturally endearing to women.

However, Ami seemed quite wary of Chen Mengze’s proximity, saying she felt cold, like ice, and quickly retreated back into Shen Mo’s sleeve.

Chen Mengze didn’t get angry. After a moment of consideration, she said, "In that case, I’ll accompany you back to the Linjiang Mountain Range."

Her father, Chen An, was almost certainly trapped in the Mountain River Dungeon as well.

Although she hadn’t said much, Shen Mo knew she must be deeply concerned about him.

Now that there was hope of rescuing Chen An and the others, she naturally couldn’t remain idle. She wanted to confirm her father’s safety at the earliest opportunity.