[Eternal Frost Domain: Covers a diameter of 200 meters, inflicting ultimate ice attribute damage. The caster can choose the target.]
So comfortable...
A smile appeared at the corner of Su Wen's mouth.
That's right, the biggest flaw of the previous Ice Domain was that it didn't distinguish between friend and foe—hurting a thousand enemies but losing eight hundred of your own—so that's why Gale rarely got a chance to show up.
But now it's different. He can control the upgraded version of the Ice Domain skill (Eternal Frost Domain) and inflict damage on his chosen targets!
In other words, he can strike wherever he points!
He was looking forward to surprising the inner court seniors when he returned.
Su Wen patted the arm of the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear.
Although it was only a thousand-year-old bear, its height already exceeded four meters. Even Yan Shaozhe had to look up to see it. Its body was thick and sturdy like a small mountain, its fur felt as prickly as steel needles (not soft at all), and its especially large, sharp claws made it even more intimidating.
In the original work, Bear Lord used these claws to display his might.
Just standing to the side, it looked like a god of war.
You could tell it was ridiculously strong just from its stance.
"Since that's the case, I'll call you..." Su Wen propped his chin, pondering for a moment.
Yan Shaozhe and Ma Xiaotao both looked at him curiously.
"Little Gold!"
Su Wen said after a moment, looking excited.
Yan Shaozhe: "..."
Ma Xiaotao: "..."
"Easy to remember!" Su Wen said proudly.
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Night fell.
On the outskirts of the Star Dou Forest.
A small campfire was lit, dispelling the darkness around. The firewood crackled and popped as it burned.
Everyone sat around the fire, enthusiastically discussing something.
Having just escaped the perilous core of the Star Dou Forest, everyone was relaxed and delighted with their gains—a new soul ring, and an increase in rank.
From time to time, glances were cast at Su Wen, who was sitting cross-legged on the ground, eyes closed, quietly cultivating.
Many people knew of this boy, who, though not yet in the outer court, was already famous. Some even suspected that this sudden hunting plan was organized just for him, since the academy had never previously arranged for elders to lead students into the Star Dou Forest during this period...
And this time, the Dean himself led the team.
Some outer court girls even tried to catch his eye.
Su Wen was already 1.7 meters tall, handsome, and had monstrous talent. He'd probably already caught the attention of Shrek's upper echelons, with unlimited future prospects—at least he'd be a pillar of Shrek.
So what if older?
Didn't that shameless Ma Xiaotao, six years his senior, stick to him all the time?
But these girls' hopes were doomed.
Because Su Wen's spiritual power was still weak, he couldn't sense his surroundings with his eyes closed.
It was like... winking at a blind person.
"Buzz..."
He felt the golden core in his body—like a second heart—sending soul power coursing through his limbs. After capturing Little Gold, the terrifying stats of the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear were partially transferred to Su Wen, making his body emit strong vitality and energy.
"Whew..."
He exhaled deeply.
He opened his eyes, refreshed. At this rate, by next year's summer term, he'd probably reach level 37 or 38. He nodded, satisfied.
He noticed a girl in the distance staring at him. When she saw him open his eyes, she quickly looked away with a blush.
Su Wen: ???
Who the heck are you, lady?
And why are you blushing for no reason...?
"Someone's there!" Suddenly, a spiritual-type inner court student stood up, looking toward a patch of forest. Everyone was startled and looked in that direction.
Su Wen glanced at Yan Shaozhe.
Seeing that Yan still wore a calm smile and was sitting leisurely, Su Wen relaxed. It seemed like an acquaintance...
Sure enough, Yan Shaozhe waved his hand. "Sit down, everyone. They're friends from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
As the forest rustled, several figures emerged—at the front was Elder Zhu from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, whom they'd met two years ago in the Extreme North. Yan Shaozhe had explained that the current Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was much weaker than ten thousand years ago, with Elder Zhu Douluo—the 92nd-level attack-type soul master—being the only real powerhouse.
Yan Shaozhe didn't mention why the sect had declined, but Su Wen knew—it was because of some messed-up things. Ning Fengzhi was clever, but he never expected his own daughter to be ungrateful...
Behind Zhu Douluo were two girls and several attendants.
Ning Tian still had short hair, but her features had softened, giving her an extra touch of feminine charm despite her androgynous appearance. Compared to two years ago, she seemed more mature, reserved, and composed—a true scion of a great family.
"This time she's not cross-dressing," Su Wen muttered.
Following behind was Wu Feng, who had also changed a lot since two years ago. Her long flaming-red hair was striking, her features pretty, and she had shot up to about 1.7 meters tall, with a graceful figure.
Ning Tian, hearing mention of Shrek Academy, immediately scanned the crowd. When she spotted Su Wen, her eyes lit up, and she walked over with a happy smile.
"Tch, ran into them again..." Wu Feng pouted behind her, but followed anyway.
"What a coincidence, are you here to hunt soul beasts too?" Ning Tian put her hands behind her back, looking Su Wen up and down with a joyful face.
"Yes," Su Wen replied with a smile.
Then, looking at Wu Feng, who was trying to hide behind her, he asked with a grin, "Want to challenge me again?"
"What are you smirking at!"
Wu Feng, like an angry little lioness, leapt out, baring her teeth and glaring at Su Wen with red eyes.
"Don't think I won't beat you up!"
"Ahem!" Ning Tian glared at Wu Feng—"Don't steal my thunder!"
She tucked her hair behind her ear, pressed her knees together, and sat sideways next to Su Wen. "These years..."
Watching this scene,
Wu Feng angrily boxed a tree nearby.
Not far away,
Zhu Douluo watched with satisfaction.
Su Wen's identity meant he couldn't marry into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but Zhu Douluo had discussed this with the sect master. Any child who could marry in probably wasn't very talented. No talented scion of a big family would consider marrying in, especially to the now declining Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. So the only way to revive the sect was through marriage alliances.
And Su Wen was the perfect candidate.
As someone Shrek Academy was grooming, he was likely to become its future leader—which would make him an excellent ally for the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Besides... the sect really only needed one child from the two of them to inherit.
As for Wu Feng,
Zhu Douluo looked odd.
Might as well throw her in as a bonus for Su Wen. After all, this girl was very close to the young mistress.
"This sky is so blue..."
The two old foxes exchanged a look. Yan Shaozhe spoke first.
"Yes, very blue indeed..."
Zhu Douluo snapped out of his thoughts and sighed deeply.
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