Chapter 149: Snow Phoenix Amidst Falling Ice and Snow

Chapter 149: Snow Phoenix Amidst Falling Ice and Snow

"Xue Wu, let's go!"

Shui Bing'er called out in a clear voice. Two yellow and two purple rings, the optimal spirit ring combination, rose from her graceful form. A faint blue glow enveloped her body, and a resounding phoenix cry echoed as an ethereal phoenix appeared behind her. A chill spread out, forming a thick layer of frost on the ground within several meters around her.

"What a powerful wave of ice-element energy!"

Hidden in the shadows, Camus's eyes lit up. Releasing his spirit power subtly, he observed carefully and muttered, "It's just a pity that her martial soul seems to have some flaw. Otherwise, she would surely reach the pinnacle of pure ice."

Beside him, Milo squinted his eyes with a slight smile. "You're not thinking of taking her as a disciple, are you?"

"Indeed!"

Camus nodded. "Ice-attribute spirit masters are rare, let alone one with such pure ice energy. This young lady isn't lacking in talent either. She's a little younger than the young master but has already reached the Spirit Ancestor level. With my guidance, her cultivation speed would only improve. My only concern is whether the flaw in her martial soul will hinder her breakthroughs later on."

"As for her martial soul flaw, you don't need to worry," Milo replied firmly. "The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well has countless rare treasures. If we could resolve the martial soul flaws of Nine Hearts Begonia and the Jade Phosphor Serpent, then there's no reason we can't find something to fix the Ice Phoenix as well. Bringing such a treasure to her would make taking her as a disciple a natural outcome."

"Furthermore, Tianshui Academy is one of the Five Elemental Academies, and many excellent spirit masters have graduated from there. Building a good relationship with them would be a significant advantage for the young master's grand plans."

While they were talking, the situation on the battlefield had already changed.

Besides Shui Bing'er, her partner, Xue Wu, also summoned her martial soul for their fusion skill, while the other five teammates had already jumped off the stage.

The martial soul fusion skill was Tianshui Academy's ultimate trump card. If even this skill couldn't defeat Xiao Yu, there was no point in further struggling.

At Nine Star Academy's side, except for Xiao Yu, the other six had distanced themselves to the edge of the arena.

According to intelligence, Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's fusion skill could unleash an attack comparable to a full-force blow from a Spirit Emperor at its peak. None of them wanted to risk being caught in the crossfire.

Xue Wu, now fully bonded with her martial soul, began to dance gracefully as her two yellow and two purple rings lit up one by one.

As she danced, dark clouds gathered above, the temperature plummeted, and snowflakes drifted down like countless fluttering butterflies. Around her, small whirlwinds rose, spreading the icy reach even further, turning the winds into bone-chilling gusts.

The Ice Phoenix performs best in extreme cold, and Xue Wu's Dancing Snow Satin martial soul could alter the weather, setting the stage. Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's fusion skill usually required time, so they often fused quickly to avoid being interrupted.

But Xiao Yu wanted to witness their strongest move, and since he refrained from interference, they took the opportunity to maximize its power.

With preparations complete, Xue Wu jogged forward, joining hands with Shui Bing'er. The two figures merged, transforming into a blue and white pillar of light that shot into the sky, releasing waves of terrifying cold.

"Brr~ so cold!" The Golden Generation trio from the Spirit Hall didn't dare let down their guard with Xiao Yu, a Spirit Emperor, in the arena. Though they had a bye in the first round and advanced automatically, they still sat in the audience, observing the fight.

Xie Yue took a deep breath, a look of apprehension crossing his face. "Tianshui Academy's fusion skill seems to have stronger offensive power than even the Demonic Charm that Nana and I use!"

"Xie Yue, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Yan, the loyal supporter and second fighter known for his admiration, couldn't sit still. Perhaps due to the fire attribute in his martial soul, he wasn't as affected by the cold from Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's fusion skill. Jumping to his feet, he retorted, "Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu are just two Spirit Ancestors from Tianshui Academy! There's no way their fusion skill could be stronger than yours and Nana's!"

"Fool!"

Seated behind the Golden Generation trio was Qian Renxue, clad in a form-fitting training outfit with a veil covering her face, revealing only her piercing eyes. Hearing Yan's sycophantic remarks, she coldly uttered two words.

"What do you mean by that?"

Yan was instantly furious. He had no affection for this newcomer to the team. In his eyes, Qian Renxue, an unknown entity in the Spirit Hall, was likely just some descendant of a high-ranking official seeking prestige.

Of course, if he knew Qian Renxue's true strength, he probably wouldn't be so bold.

Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with disdain. Bibi Dong, her mother, had a poor choice in men and equally poor judgment in selecting successors.

This Yan might have a bit of talent in cultivation, but his mind...

Qian Renxue sneered, "The Demonic Charm used by Xie Yue and Hu Liena is a control-based fusion skill, while Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's martial soul fusion skill is pure energy attack. It's hardly surprising that Shui Bing'er's skill would have superior attack power. Do you really think attack power is the only trait of a spirit master? I truly wonder what you've been learning in the Spirit Hall all these years."

Perhaps it was Qian Renxue's intense look of scorn that triggered Yan further. Her words only inflamed his anger, and his spirit power flared up as if he were about to strike.

"That's enough, Yan!"

At this moment, Hu Liena, the only one who knew Qian Renxue's true identity, scolded sharply.

Although Hu Liena didn't like Yan's sycophantic behavior either, they had grown up together. Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan were all orphans taken in by the Spirit Hall. With their outstanding martial souls and innate spirit power, they had been given special training. With over a decade of friendship, she didn't want to see Yan make a fool of himself in front of Qian Renxue.

Beyond Qian Renxue's level of cultivation, Yan would only end up getting beaten if he fought her. Then there was her identity—the granddaughter of the Great Consecration, daughter of the former Supreme Pontiff. If he accidentally hurt her in any way, the monstrous elders of the Consecration Hall would tear Yan apart without leaving a trace.

With the goddess's command, Yan immediately reverted to his obedient self, sitting down quietly.

Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu had completed their fusion. Countless razor-sharp ice shards rained down upon Xiao Yu like a storm of blades.

(To be continued)

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