#53 - The master's mother, the master of the Ice and Snow Palace

Shen Jun immediately strode in, the formation closing behind him.

A cave was artificially carved out of the mountainside, and the sound from just now came from here.

Following the cave all the way forward, the space inside became larger and larger. Finally, Shen Jun saw a female cultivator sitting cross-legged on a futon at the end.

This person was draped in a plain white robe, exuding an aura of indifference. With willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes, her appearance was unparalleled. The wide robe couldn't conceal her proud figure.

This person was Shen Jun's mother, and also the Supreme Elder of the Wind Spirit Sword Sect, Jiang Xue.

"Mother, you were looking for me?" Shen Jun sat down opposite her.

Jiang Xue suddenly opened her eyes, a glimmer of light flashing in her danfeng eyes. She asked indifferently, "How is the situation at the Taiqing Sect?"

Shen Jun smiled and said, "Everything is as usual. The female cultivators we sent have all become pregnant. In a few years, our Wind Spirit Sword Sect will have many more disciples with extraordinary talents!"

Jiang Xue hummed in agreement, "I heard that the girl sent by the Azure Sea Sect is also pregnant?"

Shen Jun smiled wryly, "Yes, the news has already reached all the sects. That girl from the Azure Sea Sect has a Heavenly Spirit Root. With Qin Changqing's ability, I'm afraid that this time, she will give birth to an unparalleled Immortal Spirit Root."

This news had spread throughout the Ten Great Sects half a month ago, and the sects immediately became restless.

This was the legendary Immortal Spirit Root, a heaven-defying physique that would inevitably become an immortal as long as they cultivated normally and didn't perish.

Having an Immortal Spirit Root meant that the sect would have an immortal powerhouse in the future. Who wouldn't be tempted?

For example, the Bright Yang Sect, the Taiyi Sword Sect, and the Thunder Sword Sect all had several disciples with Heavenly Spirit Roots, but their Heavenly Spirit Roots were all male cultivators, so they couldn't have children!

As for the other sects, either they were male cultivators, or they couldn't be arranged due to other special reasons.

For example, the Supreme Elder of the Wind Spirit Sword Sect, Jiang Xue, in front of him, was a Heavenly Spirit Root.

But her identity was too sensitive, as she was the biological mother of the Sect Leader Shen Jun. Even if others were interested, they wouldn't dare to mention it!

Now, the major sects were sending out disciples to frantically search for women with Heavenly Spirit Roots within the Jing Kingdom, and the Wind Spirit Sword Sect was no exception.

"So, what are your plans?" Jiang Xue asked indifferently.

Shen Jun sighed, "I have already sent people to search everywhere to see if we can find female disciples with Heavenly Spirit Roots."

Jiang Xue shook her head slightly, "Heavenly Spirit Root disciples are not so easy to find. In hundreds of years, how many Heavenly Spirit Roots have our Wind Spirit Sword Sect accepted?"

"There are no other good methods besides this..." Shen Jun was also very helpless.

Jiang Xue raised her phoenix eyes slightly and said nonchalantly, "Why seek far and wide when what you're looking for is close at hand? Aren't I a Heavenly Spirit Root?"

Shen Jun's eyes widened slightly, "Mother, you..."

In fact, he had thought of this a long time ago, and some elders had hinted at it intentionally or unintentionally, but he had deliberately ignored it, unwilling and afraid to mention it, fearing that his mother would not accept it, and also because he himself felt uncomfortable.

Shen Jun was the Sect Leader of the Wind Spirit Sword Sect, having cultivated for thousands of years, old enough to be someone's ancestor. How could he accept suddenly having a brother?

Moreover, he had also met Qin Changqing, a young man who had only cultivated for a few decades. If he really combined with his mother and had a child, how awkward would it be when they met in the future?

Jiang Xue saw his concerns, and her voice turned colder, "Jun'er, you are now the Sect Leader of the Wind Spirit Sword Sect, why is your vision so short-sighted? Don't you understand the value of an Immortal Spirit Root? It's just a matter of borrowing a seed. As long as it can revitalize the sect, what does this little thing matter?"

Of course, Shen Jun also wanted to revitalize the sect, but he couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart for a while. He braced himself and said, "What about Father's side?"

Jiang Xue said indifferently, "I have already discussed it with your father, and he has no objections."

Since his father didn't object, what else could he say?

Shen Jun felt complicated and nodded, "Mother is righteous, your son has no objections."

Jiang Xue hummed, "Go and make arrangements, the sooner the better, lest other sects take the lead."

"Yes!"

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A land covered in ice and snow, as far as the eye could see, was a vast expanse.

At the end of the wind and snow, there was a group of pure white palaces, seemingly carved from an entire huge block of ice, enough to show how terrifying the divine power of the people who built the palaces was.

This was the Ice Snow Palace, one of the Ten Great Sects of the Jing Kingdom.

This sect was different from other sects. Most of the members were female disciples, and the cultivation methods were also more feminine. There were very few male disciples, so relatively speaking, the number of people was less than the other Nine Great Sects, but because of its long heritage and deep foundation, it was able to steadily enter the ranks of the Ten Great Sects.

Ice Heart Hall.

On the throne sat a beautiful woman with silver hair hanging down her shoulders, with ice-like skin and jade-like bones. A veil covered most of her face, revealing only a pair of beautiful sapphire blue eyes.

This person was the Palace Master of the Ice Snow Palace, Yu Bingbing, who possessed the Xuan Ice Body by birth, a physique of the same level as the Heavenly Spirit Root.

Below stood a group of elders and high-ranking officials of the Ice Snow Palace, most of whom were women.

"Palace Master, we have received news that the Wind Spirit Sword Sect is preparing to let Senior Jiang go to Qingyun Prefecture!"

An old woman with a dragon-headed crutch said urgently.

"Yes, Palace Master, that is an Immortal Spirit Root. Now, the major sects are trying to find female cultivators with Heavenly Spirit Roots in order to conceive an Immortal Spirit Root. If our Ice Snow Palace does not have an immortal powerhouse, it will inevitably be kicked out of the ranks of the Ten Great Sects in the future! This is the general trend!"

Yu Bingbing possessed the Xuan Ice Body, a heaven-defying physique of the same level as the Heavenly Spirit Root. If she combined with Qin Changqing, she would definitely give birth to a child comparable to the Immortal Spirit Root.

Shock flashed in Yu Bingbing's beautiful eyes, "Senior Jiang? She agreed?"

The old woman nodded, "Senior Jiang is Shen Jun's mother, a Nascent Soul Heavenly Lord. If she doesn't agree, who would dare to force her?"

A tangled expression flashed in Yu Bingbing's eyes, and after a long silence, she said, "But the rules of my Ice Snow Palace..."

The disciples of the Ice Snow Palace have always sought the Dao wholeheartedly, seeking tranquility and inaction. In particular, there is a rule that the Palace Master cannot seek a Dao companion, let alone have children.

The elders persuaded, "Palace Master, rules are made by people. Now is not the time to care about rules. This concerns the future of the sect!"

"Please reconsider, Palace Master!"

"Palace Master, please agree, that is an Immortal Spirit Root!"

Faced with the persuasion of the elders, Yu Bingbing finally closed her eyes and nodded in agreement.

"Time is of the essence, please set off as soon as possible, Palace Master. The sooner this kind of thing is done, the better. Arriving early will allow you to give birth to offspring earlier, taking the lead over other sects!"

The elders obviously didn't intend to let Yu Bingbing off so easily and cupped their hands again.

A hint of shyness flashed across Yu Bingbing's face.

I've already agreed, why are you still urging me! Don't I need to do some mental preparation and take a breather?

However, faced with the expectant gazes of the elders, Yu Bingbing still bit her silver teeth, snorted coldly, and a white spiritual light lit up around her body, instantly rushing out of the hall.

"Quickly follow and protect the Palace Master!"

The elders were overjoyed and quickly followed behind.