Immortal and Martial Dual Cultivation Chapter 1158: Mysterious Hemp-Clad Swordsman

Yue Bingyun’s expression changed as she quickly flew over. Then, she helped up Xiao Chen, who had dropped to one knee.

“What happened?”

Xiao Chen’s expression looked somewhat unsightly. After he calmed himself, his complexion flushed, and he said with a frown, “There is a half-step Martial Emperor in closed-door cultivation at a Dragon Vein. It will probably be even harder now to obtain the Life and Death Art.”

The extreme western side of Black Water Island contained a majestic set of snowy mountains. A middle-aged man wearing thin hemp cloth and radiating sword intent sat cross-legged on the summit of the highest peak.

Bone-chilling winds blew endlessly, and a snowstorm raged without pause. Despite the abominable environment, the hemp-clad swordsman displayed a normal expression. The snow that fell on him did not melt, but neither did it accumulate. Instead, it flowed down like water. All this looked very mysterious.

This particular snowy mountain was the tallest peak in the entire Black Water Island. Its summit frequently had a temperature lower than negative one hundred degrees Celsius. Aside from some Spirit Beasts that thrived in frigid conditions, such as Snow Wolves, there was nothing here to attract anyone.

Under normal circumstances, no one would come and suffer here for no reason whatsoever. Of course, certain ice-attributed cultivators like this hemp-clad swordsman, who had secluded himself here for a hundred years already, were exceptions.

The hemp-clad swordsman looked into the distance. Then, a cold, cruel smile appeared on his lips. He said indifferently, “Pretty good reflexes. He managed to keep his eyes.”

This hemp-clad swordsman was the mysterious half-step Martial Emperor who injured Xiao Chen’s Heavenly Eye with just one glance.

“You should celebrate the fact that you saw me after I have cultivated here for a hundred years. One hundred years ago, I would not have let you off so simply if you wanted to peep at me cultivating.”

After snorting coldly, the hemp-clad swordsman closed his eyes once mo

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