The Real Ice PhoenixA dilapidated wooden house atop a mountain peak.
This is the dividing line between the far north and the human world. On one side of the wooden house is an endless world of ice and snow, while on the other side is the human world that can be vaguely seen.
However, a shocking phenomenon occurred inside this wooden house.
A phantom of an ice-blue lotus bloomed magnificently atop the mountain peak, dyeing the sky an icy blue. An invisible wave rippled outwards, and sensing this wave, all the surrounding ice elements seemed to become excited, surging wildly towards the wooden house.
Although Dai Yao had tried his best to seal off the space, the Blue Lotus, a rare treasure of heaven and earth, was not something he could completely contain, and a considerable amount of energy still escaped.
"What... what is this?"
Looking at the ice-blue jade cocoon that enveloped Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu's beautiful eyes widened slightly in surprise.
"This is normal. Bing'er should be able to emerge from her cocoon soon. Xuewu, you'd better be prepared that you might not even recognize Bing'er then."
Dai Yao examined the ice-blue jade cocoon. He had seen this scene more than once before. Hearing Xue Wu's exclamation, he smiled and replied.
Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Feng Wutong—after consuming the lotus, not only did their martial souls undergo a qualitative evolution, but their appearances also changed considerably, with impurities removed and flaws erased, as if they had been reborn.
Shui Bing'er should be the same.
Xue Wu nodded thoughtfully.
Half an hour later, accompanied by a crisp cracking sound, the jade cocoon slowly shattered under the watchful eyes of Dai Yao and Xue Wu, revealing Shui Bing'er's figure.
"Bing'er?! Is that you?"
Xue Wu's eyes widened in shock. She couldn't believe that the breathtakingly beautiful girl in front of her was the Shui Bing'er she knew!
The girl in front of me, although somewhat similar in appearance to Shui Bing'er, is quite different in both temperament and looks. You could say she's Shui Bing'er's pro, plus, or ultra version.
Shui Bing'er was already considered a peerless beauty before, but now she looks even more captivating, making people fall in love at first sight.
The Power of Beauty - Ten Stages!
Hearing Xue Wu's exclamation, Shui Bing'er was about to say something when she realized she was completely naked. Just as she was about to cover herself, Dai Yao promptly draped a long robe over her shoulders and laughed:
"fine."
Looking into Dai Yao's gentle gaze, Shui Bing'er's beautiful face immediately flushed with an alluring blush.
Aside from that accident in the Star Dou Great Forest, no man had ever seen her body in all these years. Although she was devoted to Dai Yao, she still felt a little shy about being so open with him.
At the same time, a thought couldn't help but arise in her mind.
How can he be so skilled?!
A moment later, Shui Bing'er reappeared, dressed in a long gown. Her elegant and rational beauty left Xue Wu speechless.
"Sister Xuewu, of course it's me. Who else could it be?"
Shui Bing'er joked.
Just now, while changing clothes, she used her soul power to form an ice mirror and saw her current appearance, which amazed her.
Moreover, she could feel the vast difference between herself now and her former self.
The proud Ice Phoenix Martial Soul flapped its wings, ready to take flight and display its beauty and power.
Compared to before, this ice phoenix seems to have been given a true soul, like the finishing touch on a masterpiece. Even when using the same soul skill, its power is now at least twice as strong as before, and the terrifying effect brought by the extreme ice is a nightmare for enemies.
The soul power within his body surged endlessly, and one could almost hear the deafening roar.
If circulating soul power before was like a small stream, then now it's like a rushing river.
No wonder Feng Wutong and Zhu Zhuqing's performance in the Soul Master Competition was so incredible. After consuming the Blue Lotus, she could completely understand it.
Xue Wu was still somewhat incredulous, but thanks to Dai Yao's initial groundwork, she quickly accepted reality.
"Bing'er, if you go back to the academy now, Ruoshui and the others will definitely arrest you and interrogate you! They'll ask you why you've become so beautiful!"
Xuewu sighed.
Shui Bing'er thought about it seriously and nodded.
The thought of being interrogated by Qiu Ruoshui and the others about the reason for her beauty sent chills down her spine. She was all too familiar with the kind of madness women could exhibit in their pursuit of beauty.
"By the way, Bing'er, besides the change in your appearance, has your martial soul changed at all?"
Dai Yao asked, puzzled.
Dugu Yan and Feng Wutong's martial souls have both evolved; one evolved into a Azure Dragon, and the other into a Vermilion Bird. I wonder what Shui Bing'er's martial soul, possessing the Ice Phoenix martial soul, will evolve into?
Dai Yao was very curious.
Without wasting any words, Shui Bing'er directly summoned her martial spirit.
A lifelike ice phoenix stood proudly behind Shui Bing'er, its wings outstretched. The moment it appeared, its noble and domineering aura caused Xue Wu, who had already possessed the ultimate ice after receiving the sacrifice of the Ice Emperor, to feel an irresistible sense of oppression.
"Dai Yao, my martial soul may not look much different on the outside, but it has undergone a complete transformation inside."
"I can feel that my Ice Phoenix Martial Soul seems to have gained a soul. In other words, before it only had the form but not the spirit, but now it has both. Simply put, the power of the same soul skill is several times greater than before."
Shui Bing'er carefully sensed the situation and analyzed it for Dai Yaoxuewu.
Dai Yao raised an eyebrow, not surprised by Shui Bing'er's change. But there was one thing that bothered him.
It seems that even the lotus of the Chaos Green Lotus cannot help the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul evolve!
In other words, there is no ice-attribute avian mythical beast with a higher rank than the Ice Phoenix.
"Dai Yao, thank you."
Shui Bing'er's watery eyes were filled with Dai Yao as she spoke emotionally.
Dai Yao waved his hand casually and smiled:
"What's there to thank me for? By the way, what are your plans now? Are you coming back to Hanhai City with me, or do you want to go back to Tianshui Academy?"
Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu exchanged a glance. They had discussed it together before, and they both really wanted to go to Hanhai City with Dai Yao.
But for them, Hanhai City was a completely unfamiliar place except for Dai Yao.
Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Feng Wutong are household names in both the Qinglian Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Even if Zhu Zhuqing and the other wives don't reject them after joining midway, won't their subordinates object to their presence?
Tianshui Academy recruits some commoner students, and Shui Bing'er has witnessed their experiences at the academy. Therefore, Shui Bing'er knows very well that going to Hanhai City will not end well for her.
In the worst-case scenario, Dai Yao would be caught between them and Zhu Zhuqing and the others, and would have to make a choice.
No matter what choice Dai Yao makes in the end, one of them will inevitably get hurt.
Therefore, the best option now is not to go to Hanhai City, but to slowly make contact first, and wait until the relationship is more established, or until Dai Yao has completed the divine test and no longer needs to worry about the opinions of the world.
"I'm sorry, Dai Yao, we'll postpone our trip to Hanhai City for now. Xue Wu and I will wait for you at Tianshui Academy. If you wish to see us, we will definitely be there. Alternatively, you can write us a letter, and we will be in Hanhai City soon."
Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu gazed deeply at Dai Yao, their beautiful eyes filled with unwavering affection.
Upon hearing this, Dai Yao immediately understood Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's concerns, and after a moment's thought, he said:
"Okay, I understand. Give me some more time, and we can be together without any worries."
So the three of them quickly left and headed towards the border of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
All three knew this was their last time together, so they cherished it all. They found an inn in a small town on the border of the Heaven Dou Empire and relived everything from their time in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Just after Dai Yao and the others left, several powerful auras rushed in from all directions above the cabin.
"This is it! That aura was right here!"
A Soul Douluo with white hair and beard exclaimed in surprise, his eight Soul Rings shining brightly around him.
"All the ice elements in this world have gathered here. I can almost feel the reverence these ice elements have for that aura. As long as I obtain that treasure, I will definitely be able to break through to the Title Douluo realm!"
Just then, another slender Soul Douluo appeared, glanced at the first person who had arrived, and then stared at the small wooden house, excitedly saying.
"Hmph, this item is destined for me, so you guys shouldn't even dream about it."
With a piercing whooshing sound, another top expert arrived. After glancing at the two, he said disdainfully.
He's a level 89 Soul Douluo, the strongest here! If he gets the treasure that appeared here, becoming a Title Douluo, or even a Super Douluo, won't be out of reach.
They were all powerful figures within a thousand miles. After sensing the fluctuations coming from the north that they so desperately desired, they rushed over at top speed.
Unfortunately, what they didn't know was that the 'treasure' they wanted had already vanished without a trace.
Suddenly, an extreme chill swept in from the northern sky, and a terrifying aura descended upon the area. Although all three of them were Soul Douluo, they were completely unable to move under this pressure.
A stunningly beautiful, snow-white figure slowly emerged from the far north, her clear, cold voice resounding in their ears like the roar of thunder.
What exactly happened here?
Xue Di gazed at the small wooden hut on the slope, sensing a faint sense of familiarity. Turning to look at the three powerful human figures, she spoke slowly.
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Several days later.
A small black dot rapidly expanded from the horizon, finally stopping above Hanhai City, and then quickly fell down.
It was Dai Yao.
After greeting the disciples from the Information Department in charge of security, Dai Yao went straight to the Sect Master's Mansion. Pushing open the gate, he found Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Ning Rongrong chatting and laughing.
But upon seeing Dai Yao suddenly appear, Dugu Yan's smile immediately vanished.
The smiles on Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing's faces had a hint of teasing.
"What, you finally decided to come back?!"
Dugu Yan snorted coldly. (End of Chapter)