Chapter 113: The Ruthless Suppression

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Shui Wuyà's spiritual energy was nearly exhausted, and his soul consciousness returned to his body. As he opened his eyes, he saw the Four Great Soul Spirits gathered around him.

"What happened?" Ice Emperor asked, her tone sharp and urgent. Even for these powerful soul spirits, the intense spiritual energy depletion that Shui Wuyà had just undergone was startling.

"Um... there was a bit of an incident," Shui Wuyà stammered, caught off guard by the direct gaze of the four soul spirits.

However, before he could think of an explanation, a terrifying burst of soul energy erupted from his life soul guide.

"This is bad! It's the Snow Emperor!" The Four Great Soul Spirits instantly sensed the danger and reacted. A beam of blinding white light shot out from the life soul guide, forming the shape of a small girl—the Snow Empress.

"Snow Emperor, you...," Shui Wuyà began, but he was cut off.

"Shut up!" The Snow Emperor interrupted, her eyes cold and harsh. Her aura was distinctly different from before. She had awakened her memories while in the life soul guide. As she remembered her identity, she also recalled that strange moment when she had called Shui Wuyà "dad." The thought made her both furious and embarrassed.

She was filled with rage, but also a strange sense of closeness to this human who had somehow become important in her life. She wanted to understand why she felt this way and what had happened to her.

"Have you regained your memory?" Shui Wuyà asked, realizing that the Snow Emperor might remember who she truly was. The Four Great Soul Spirits shared his concern.

"Snow Emperor!" Unlike the others, the Ice Emperor reacted with joy, recognizing the Snow Emperor's true identity. But her joyful shout was interrupted by a surge of intense icy energy that filled the space.

"Human, who are you?" the Snow Emperor demanded. Her petite form floated in midair, her hair rising as she prepared to unleash her power.

Shui Wuyà, still weak from his earlier exertions, knew he was in no condition to fight her. As he scrambled for an explanation, a wave of killing intent dropped from the sky.

"Reckless fool!" A loud voice boomed as Shui Yunchén, a Level 99 Ultimate Douluo, appeared above them. With a sweep of his sleeve, a giant blood-red hand materialized and lunged toward the Snow Emperor.

The sudden and overwhelming pressure startled the Snow Emperor, her eyes widening in fear. The speed and power of the incoming blood-red hand made her realize that she was facing an adversary who was far beyond her level—even in her prime, she wouldn't have stood a chance against someone this strong.

Instinctively, she created a barrier to defend herself, knowing that even at her best, she wouldn't be able to withstand such an attack. Given her current state, it was even more hopeless.

"Crash!"

The moment the blood-red hand made contact with the Snow Emperor's barrier, the intense killing intent it carried caused the barrier to shatter instantly. The shockwave sent a violent tremor through her body, and her face turned pale. The black-robed man's terrifying power invoked a deep sense of fear within her.

In a desperate attempt to retaliate, the Snow Emperor quickly formed hand seals, and a snow-white totem appeared in front of her, gathering her strongest attack. But as soon as Shui Yunchén saw her preparing for a counterattack, he let out a cold snort.

"Seeking death!"

With a focused gaze, Shui Yunchén unleashed his Blood Ice Domain, enveloping the entire Ice Phoenix Valley in alternating crimson and blue hues. The murderous intent and freezing cold permeated every corner of the domain.

Under the domain's influence, the blood-red hand doubled in strength, while the Snow Emperor's energy was significantly weakened. Before she could release her attack, the blood-red hand descended, striking her with crushing force.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar filled the air as the snow-white totem in front of the Snow Emperor shattered under the blood-red hand's impact. The force sent her crashing to the ground.

Shui Yunchén, exuding the aura of a level 99 Ultimate Douluo, descended from the sky like a god of death. His intent to kill was clear, and he prepared to finish off the Snow Empress.

"Uncle, spare her life!" Shui Wuyà, who had been watching the fight, cried out as he saw Shui Yunchén poised to strike.

Shui Yunchén paused and turned his gaze to Shui Wuyà, then glanced at the Four Great Soul Spirits surrounding him. Though puzzled, he began to ease his killing intent.

With Shui Yunchén retracting the Blood Ice Domain, the scenery of the Ice Phoenix Valley returned to clarity. The Snow Emperor, who had fallen to the ground, slowly stood up, her eyes fixed on Shui Yunchén with a mixture of anger and caution.

"What's going on here, Shui Wuyà?" Shui Yunchén asked, ignoring the Snow Emperor's hostile gaze. He recognized her identity and realized that she wasn't at full strength.

"Uncle, here's what happened..." Shui Wuyà began, smiling wryly as he explained the entire story—from finding the Snow Emperor's embryo to her rebirth, and finally to her regaining her memories.

It took nearly fifteen minutes to recount the entire tale. By the end, Shui Yunchén's murderous intent had subsided.

"If you stay with him and behave, I won't harm you. But if you defy me, I won't hesitate to take you down," Shui Yunchén warned the Snow Emperor.

Although resentment brewed within the Snow Emperor, she knew she was in no position to fight. Considering Shui Yunchén's overwhelming strength, she had no choice but to lower her head in submission.

"Y-Yes, I understand," the Snow Emperor replied, her lips pressed together as she fought the urge to call Shui Wuyà "dad." Her face turned red with a mix of shame and anger.

Seeing her reaction, Shui Wuyà finally let out a sigh of relief. If Shui Yunchén hadn't agreed to spare the Snow Emperor, the outcome could have been devastating. Given the Snow Emperor's weakened state, a single strike from Shui Yunchén could have ended her life.

Suddenly, a system notification rang in Shui Wuyà's mind, causing him to startle.

"Ice God Secret Technique?" he thought. As a surge of complex memories flooded his mind, he quickly understood what the Ice God Secret Technique was.

This unique technique was a soul skill that had evolved from generations of the Shui family's research into soul fusion methods. It allowed any Shui family member who practiced it to transfer their soul power to other family members. The efficiency of the soul power transfer increased with the purity of the family member's bloodline.

Unlike traditional soul fusion techniques, the Ice God Secret Technique had no negative side effects and didn't require powerful spiritual energy to operate. Typically, the family leader, having the purest bloodline, could use this technique more effectively than others, earning them greater respect within the family.

The sudden acquisition of the Ice God Secret Technique brought great joy to Shui Wuyà. This method truly lived up to its legendary name, and its capabilities were indeed powerful.

"Uncle, did you find any trace of the Ice Phoenix?" Shui Wuyà asked after refocusing his thoughts on the present situation.

"It's gone," Shui Yunchén replied, frowning. He had searched the entire Ice Phoenix Valley but found no sign of the Ice Phoenix. It was as if it had vanished into thin air, leaving him perplexed.

(End of Chapter)