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"A hundred-year Ice Jade Scorpion, and you're this happy about it?" Wu Feng followed closely behind Ning Tian, her nose held high with a smug expression.
"…"
Su Wen glanced at Wu Feng but didn't bother to reply.
Wu Feng grew even more pleased with herself, lifting her head higher. "I'm already level fifteen. As your senior, how about I give you some pointers?"
Elder Zhu's mouth twitched. Seeing that Yan Shaozhe remained silent, he also held his tongue.
Within the entire Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Wu Feng's talent was second only to the Young Sect Master. None of the other direct disciples were her match, which had made her incredibly arrogant over the years.
Letting this true prodigy take her down a peg would be a good thing.
"Are you sure?"
Su Wen hesitated.
Although Ice Sovereign's Ice Domain was a support-type skill without a strong offensive ability yet, it was more than enough to handle a level-fifteen brat.
He wouldn't even need Gale's help.
The original story mentioned that Wu Feng's flames were potent, even showing potential to become an Ultimate Flame, but that threshold created a gap as wide as heaven and earth.
"Of course!"
Wu Feng's lips curled into a smile she could barely contain.
Today, on behalf of the Young Miss, I will expose this hypocrite's true colors!
She was still fuming from Su Wen's earlier remarks and was now itching for a fight, desperate to give him a good beating.
Ning Tian's eyes flickered with interest. She had been curious about Su Wen's strength for a while and was naturally eager to finally see it for herself.
But she was different from Wu Feng.
She secretly glanced at the two elders. Both stood with their arms crossed, wearing faint smiles—especially Yan Shaozhe, who was grinning like an old fox.
Her curiosity about the mysterious Su Wen only deepened.
"Hah!"
"Dragon's Flame!"
Wu Feng shouted sharply.
Crimson dragon scales spread from her neck down her body. In just a few seconds, she seemed to "evolve" into a dragon-human hybrid. Her figure stretched dramatically, transforming from a 1.5-meter-tall eight-year-old into a 1.7-meter-tall young girl who looked about twelve or thirteen.
Crimson flames blazed around her, and her entire aura changed.
Su Wen nodded slightly.
As expected of a Red Dragon. While this martial soul couldn't compare to Ma Xiaotao's, it was only one tier below. Among all fire-attribute martial souls, it definitely ranked near the top.
Unfortunately for you, I have the Ultimate Ice…
Wu Feng leaped high into the air, her eyes flashing with the thrill of crushing a weaker opponent. Wreathed in flames, she descended like a roaring fire dragon, striking down at Su Wen.
"Ice Sovereign!"
Su Wen gave a soft command.
Ice Sovereign instantly understood and activated its "Ice Domain."
A pale blue halo radiated from its body, expanding rapidly. Wu Feng, still in mid-air, was caught in its range. Her pupils shrank as her blazing flames flickered and dimmed, her momentum dropping sharply.
In contrast to her sluggish movements, Su Wen's cells were practically singing with joy. Empowered by the Ice Domain and the speed boost from Gale, Su Wen felt his agility reach its peak. He leaped up, meeting Wu Feng head-on.
This guy is a level twenty-one Soul Master?!!
Panic surged through Wu Feng's heart. With no time to think, she hastily raised her arms to block.
"Boom!"
He moved so fast she could barely react. Like an agility-type Soul Master, he was a blur in her vision. A heavy whip kick smashed into her, sending her flying backward like a ragdoll.
She crashed into the snow below, sending up a white cloud. As her flames met the snow, a plume of steam rose with a sharp sizzling sound…
Ning Tian stared, completely dumbfounded.
She lost?!!
Just like that?
She knew Su Wen wasn't simple. But to see Wu Feng—who was undefeated among her peers in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—beaten so effortlessly was difficult for her to accept.
Su Wen landed gently on the snow. The Ice Domain had already been withdrawn. With the double buff from Ice Sovereign and Gale, he felt no different from a dedicated agility-type Soul Master.
First battle: a perfect victory!
Wu Feng, however, was not having a good time. Clutching her stomach, she struggled to her feet, glaring fiercely at Su Wen. Suddenly, her eyes welled with tears.
"You cheated! You're not a level eleven Soul Master! Waaaah…"
"Who said I was level eleven?" Su Wen shrugged.
"But you said you were getting your first soul ring!" Wu Feng felt even more aggrieved, as if she had been made a fool. The pain in her stomach mixed with her frustration, and the tears flowed uncontrollably.
"And who says someone our age can only get their first soul ring?" Su Wen chuckled lightly.
Two yellow soul rings shimmered into existence at his feet. He glanced at the stunned Wu Feng.
"If you're weak, train more…"
…
"Level twenty-one, dual attributes of Ultimate Ice and Wind, plus two external martial souls. That's basically a three-on-one. And you're telling me he's eight years old?!"
For the first time, Ning Tian's normally calm and graceful face was a mask of utter disbelief.
Wu Feng stood beside her with her head hung low, occasionally sneaking a glance at Su Wen. Tear tracks still stained her face, and her nose twitched with sniffles.
That guy really didn't hold back.
Her lower abdomen still throbbed with a dull ache. Her pride and joy, her powerful flames, had been suppressed by his Ultimate Ice as if a child facing its father, completely unable to display any advantage.
Su Wen, meanwhile, simply smiled kindly.
I have two principles. First, I never hit women. Second, I don't distinguish between men and women.
Expecting me to show mercy? That's a simp's job. He had already shown great restraint by not pressing his advantage. Besides, he had controlled his strength. It was enough to cause some surface-level pain and bruising, but not enough to break any ribs.
He didn't dislike Wu Feng; at worst, she was just a possessive child. But since she was constantly bothering him, he used this opportunity to quiet her down.
"Yes, eight years old," Su Wen said with a smile. "It's alright, I guess. Passable."
He offered a token bit of modesty.
Ning Tian's mouth twitched. As the daughter of one of the continent's top powers, she was well-aware of the other geniuses in her age group. Her own talent was exceptional, rivaled only by Dai Huabin, the second son of the White Tiger Duke. Both of them were around level sixteen or seventeen. The two of them were in a league of their own, far ahead of other prodigies. It was widely believed they were the ones most likely to reach the Soul Elder realm before enrolling in the academy in four years.
But now, a complete unknown had appeared and left them in the dust. It was truly shocking.
Wait! If he's already level twenty-one now, how monstrous will he be in four years?! Could he reach Soul Ancestor?!!
Ning Tian's pupils contracted.
It actually seems possible!
Her confidence took a heavy blow.
Wu Feng just pouted. Although she was a child, quick to forget pain, she uncharacteristically refrained from provoking Su Wen on the way back, giving his ears a much-needed rest.
"Well then, I suppose this is where we part ways."
Yan Shaozhe and Elder Zhu exchanged nods of farewell.
Ning Tian waved enthusiastically. Wu Feng let out a long sigh of relief and mumbled a reluctant goodbye…
Su Wen watched as the silhouette of Anyang City shrank in the distance.
Shrek, I'm coming back!
(End of Chapter)