"A few hundred-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion, huh? Feeling pretty pleased with yourself." Wu Feng followed closely behind Ning Tian, nostrils flaring, face full of smugness.
"..."
Su Wen glanced at Wu Feng but didn't respond.
Wu Feng became even more pleased, holding her head up high, "I'm already at level fifteen now. As your senior, want some guidance?"
Elder Zhu's mouth twitched.
Seeing that Yan Shaozhe didn't say anything, Elder Zhu also stayed silent and didn't stop her.
In the entire Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, only the young sect master could outshine Wu Feng in talent; none of the other direct descendants could match her. Over the years, she's become quite arrogant.
Letting this true 'genius' have her edges smoothed is actually a good thing.
"You sure?"
Su Wen hesitated a moment.
Although the Ice Emperor's Ice Domain is a domain-type skill and doesn't yet have any strong offensive skills, it's still more than enough to deal with a level fifteen little girl.
No need for Gale's help.
The original story mentioned Wu Feng's flames are quite powerful, even trending toward the 'Ultimate Fire', but there's a gulf between that and the true thing.
"Of course!"
Wu Feng's mouth curled up.
She could barely contain her smile.
Today, she was going to expose this hypocrite's true colors for the young lady! Previously, she'd been infuriated by Su Wen's words, and now her hands were itching; she was dying to give him a good beating.
Ning Tian's beautiful eyes flickered. She'd been curious about Su Wen's strength for a long time. Now that she finally had the chance to find out, she was naturally interested.
But she was different from Wu Feng.
She sneakily glanced at the two elders, both standing with arms folded and warm smiles, especially Yan Shaozhe, who smiled like an old fox.
Her curiosity about Su Wen's mystery only grew.
"Hah!"
"Dragon's Fire!"
Wu Feng shouted.
Crimson dragon scales spread from her neck downwards. In just a few seconds, she seemed to evolve into a dragon-person. At the same time, her body lengthened, going from a 1.5-meter-tall eight-year-old to a 1.7-meter-tall girl of about twelve or thirteen.
Crimson flames burned all around her.
Her entire demeanor changed drastically.
Su Wen nodded slightly.
As expected of a Red Dragon—this kind of martial soul isn't quite as good as Ma Xiaotao's but is only a tier below, definitely among the top of all fire-type martial souls.
But unfortunately, I'm the Ultimate Ice…
Wu Feng leapt high, a glint of delight in her eyes at the thought of crushing an easy opponent.
Surrounded by flames, like a fire dragon, she roared and dove down at Su Wen.
"Ice Emperor!"
Su Wen called out.
The Ice Emperor understood immediately and unleashed "Ice Domain".
A pale blue aura radiated from Su Wen, enveloping Wu Feng above. Her beautiful eyes shrank suddenly, and the intense flames around her flickered for an instant, their momentum dropping sharply.
While Wu Feng felt herself move slower, every cell in Su Wen's body was cheering.
With the Ice Domain, plus the speed boost from Gale, Su Wen felt his speed reach its peak. He leapt up, heading straight for Wu Feng.
This is an eleventh-level soul master?!!
Waves of shock surged in Wu Feng's heart.
But there was no time to think; she quickly raised her arm to block.
"Boom!"
The attack was so fast she could barely react.
Like a speed-type soul master, Wu Feng only barely saw an afterimage before a whip kick came crashing down. With a loud bang, she was sent flying like a rag doll, slamming into the snow.
Snow splashed everywhere. As Wu Feng's fierce flames collided with the snow, white steam rose, accompanied by sizzling sounds…
Ning Tian was stupefied.
Lost?! She lost just like that?
She knew Su Wen wasn't simple.
But for Wu Feng, who was undefeated among same-age peers in the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, to be defeated so easily—it was hard to accept.
Su Wen landed lightly in the snow.
The Ice Domain had already been withdrawn.
With the dual buffs, he felt little difference from a speed-type soul master.
First battle, a perfect ending!
But Wu Feng wasn't feeling so great.
She stood up holding her stomach, glaring at Su Wen with teary eyes, "You cheated! You're not just an eleventh-level soul master! Wuwuwu…"
"Who said I was level eleven?" Su Wen shrugged.
"Then why did you say you were getting your first soul ring!" Wu Feng felt even more aggrieved, being played like a monkey. With her stomach hurting, her tears wouldn't stop.
"Who says you can only get your first soul ring at this age?" Su Wen chuckled.
Two yellow soul rings rose at his feet.
He glanced at the shocked Wu Feng.
"If you're weak, just train more…"
...
"Level twenty-one, Ultimate Ice plus Wind dual attributes, and two detached martial souls, basically three against one—you call this an eight-year-old?!!"
For the first time, Ning Tian's calm and elegant face showed disbelief.
Wu Feng stood off to the side, head drooping, occasionally sneaking glances at Su Wen, face still streaked with tears, her nose twitching.
This guy really didn't hold back.
Her stomach still hurt faintly.
Her proud flames were completely suppressed by Su Wen's Ultimate Ice, like a son seeing his father, unable to show any advantage.
Su Wen just smiled kindly.
I have two strengths: one, I never hit women; two, I make no distinction between men and women.
Want me to go easy on you? That's for simps.
I didn't press the attack, so I was already being merciful.
But he did control his strength—not enough to break bones, just a bit of pain and some minor injuries.
He didn't dislike Wu Feng; at most, she was just a possessive kid, but since she kept pestering him, he took the opportunity to shut her up.
"Yes, eight years old."
Su Wen smiled.
"It's alright, so-so."
He said perfunctorily.
Ning Tian's mouth twitched.
As the daughter of a top power on the continent, she knew of the other peerless talents of her generation. Her own talent was outstanding, and only Dai Huabin, the second son of the White Tiger Duke's family, could compare. Both were around level sixteen or seventeen.
The two of them were far ahead of the other geniuses.
They were likely to become Soul Elders before entering the academy in four years.
But now, a never-heard-of monster suddenly appeared, already far ahead of them. It was truly shocking.
Wait! He's already at level twenty-one now. In four years, how monstrous will he be? Will he reach Soul Ancestor level?!
Ning Tian's pupils shrank.
It really seemed possible!
She felt her confidence take a hit.
Wu Feng just pouted. Though she was a child, she quickly forgot pain, but on the way back, she uncharacteristically didn't provoke Su Wen, allowing him some much-needed peace.
"Well, then, this is goodbye."
Yan Shaozhe and Elder Zhu exchanged nods.
Ning Tian waved enthusiastically, Wu Feng let out a long breath and reluctantly said goodbye…
Su Wen watched the gradually receding view of Anyang City.
Shrek, I'm coming back!
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