Su Yu gently embraced Snow Empress and soon felt a cold aura surging toward him.
Although this aura was icy, it was pure and gentle. It softly spread across Su Yu's entire body, like a cool spring flowing slowly through his heart, bringing a sense of comfort and relaxation.
However, Snow Empress' experience was different from Su Yu's.
Both possessed the ultimate ice, but Su Yu's aura, while equally frigid, was more domineering and majestic.
Yes, majestic.
The extreme cold surrounding Su Yu carried an unimaginable grandeur—vast and unyielding, like an eternal glacier, absolute and intense.
Though both embodied the pinnacle of ice, one leaned towards gentleness, while the other leaned towards strength.
As their auras intertwined, Su Yu felt an even stronger sense of closeness to Snow Empress. The subtle attraction he had always felt toward her became significantly stronger.
Instinctively, he tightened his embrace around her. The white light that belonged to Snow Empress gradually spread onto Su Yu, while the ice-blue radiance behind Su Yu also began to seep into Snow Empress.
Their auras mingled, and an indescribable sensation rose in their hearts.
At that moment, they both felt a profound change within themselves—a peculiar sensation of complementarity, as if their essences were merging and resonating.
It felt as though even their souls were undergoing a transformation, reaching a new level of transcendence.
The ice-blue and white lights entwined as if they had been destined to do so since ancient times.
Like yin and yang—inseparable, balancing strength and softness in perfect harmony.
["Impossible!"]
["Absolutely impossible!"]
["How can this be?!"]
Inside the spiritual sea, Ice Empress's expression changed dramatically, as if witnessing something utterly inconceivable.
The sight before her was nothing short of a thunderclap on a clear day—a devastating blow.
["Bing Bing, you have no chance at all anymore."]
["Tsk tsk, the essence of ice is resonating. This isn't just an ordinary martial soul fusion."]
["This is the ultimate perfection of complementarity and union—the absolute ascension of ice itself."]
["I have to admit, these two were born for each other."]
Beside Ice Empress, Skydream Iceworm shook his head and muttered to himself.
The fusion between Su Yu and Snow Empress was beyond the realm of martial soul fusion.
It was a state of perfect compatibility from the very foundation of their being.
From this perspective, together, they formed a flawless whole.
Saying they were destined for each other was an understatement.
["Shut up! No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!"]
Ice Empress glared at Skydream Iceworm.
That bastard always knew exactly what not to say—and said it anyway.
She was already struggling to accept reality, and now, with Skydream Iceworm chattering nonstop beside her, she was boiling with frustration.
["Bing Bing, getting angry won't change anything. These two are fated to be together. You won't be able to separate them."]
["Listen to me, you should let go when it's time to let go. Why insist on clinging to Snow Empress?"]
["Look at me—I'm a great choice! Bing Bing, only I truly love you."]
Skydream Iceworm's golden little eyes gleamed mischievously as he gazed at Ice Empress, looking completely smitten.
["Pah! Disgusting!"]
["You think a filthy little bug like you can even dream of me? Even if I had to be alone forever, I wouldn't give you a second glance."]
Ice Empress looked at Skydream Iceworm with pure disdain, not holding back her words at all.
Skydream Iceworm's pride took a serious hit. Feeling wronged, he protested:
["Bing Bing, that's too much! Am I that bad?"]
["I'm a million-year-old soul beast! Even Boss Su Yu praised my soul ring! What makes you look down on me?"]
["Because you're a disgusting bug."]
["A useless insect. Even if you live for a million years, you're still just a worthless little pest."]
["A toad lusting after a swan—pah!"]
["Xiao Bai! Hurry up and beat him up for me!"]
Hearing Ice Empress's words, the Ice Bear King, Xiao Bai, scratched his head and let out a silly chuckle.
The next moment, his massive body, like a towering mountain, came crashing down onto Skydream Iceworm.
Skydream Iceworm's eyes widened in horror.
["Wait! Don't come any closer!!!"]
BOOM!
Xiao Bai descended like a meteor, landing heavily on top of Skydream Iceworm.
["AHHHH!!!"]
Within the spiritual sea, Skydream Iceworm's pitiful wails echoed, heartbreaking to hear and tear-inducing to witness.
—
Meanwhile, in the outside world, Su Yu slowly opened his eyes.
His ice-blue pupils shimmered with crystalline light. Looking at Snow Empress in his arms, his once sharp gaze softened considerably.
The earlier fusion of their auras had made him feel as though he had been immersed in a spring of ice, clearing his mind and elevating his soul.
Perhaps because their very essences had merged, Su Yu now felt an indescribable closeness to Snow Empress.
They had always been intimate, but it had never been as profound as it was now.
At this moment, looking at Snow Empress felt like looking at another version of himself—a connection deeper than even blood ties.
Perhaps Su Yu's gaze was too intense, for Snow Empress's long lashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Her deep blue irises sparkled like the starry sky, capable of captivating one's soul.
She blinked her beautiful eyes, looking at Su Yu's handsome face—it was so familiar, yet now, even more irresistible.
After their essences had merged, Su Yu, already handsome, seemed even more attractive in her eyes.
To Snow Empress, Su Yu was like an irresistible piece of candy, making her want to devour him completely.
Su Yu stared at Snow Empress's delicate face, a faint smile curving his lips.
"What are you smiling at?"
Snow Empress's cool voice broke the silence.
Su Yu chuckled. "My little Snow is so beautiful. Can't I be happy?"
"Hmph, sweet talker."
Snow Empress snorted softly, but a barely noticeable smile tugged at the corner of her lips.
Su Yu didn't mind—after all, Snow Empress had always been a proud tsundere.
If she weren't, she wouldn't be Snow Empress.
Raising his right hand, he gently brushed through her silky hair. A faint ice-blue glow radiated from Su Yu's body as he actively released his aura.
As if in response to his call, Snow Empress's body also emitted a white glow.
Ice-blue energy rose from Su Yu, intertwining with the white energy from Snow Empress.
The next instant, a brilliant light burst forth, and an icy layer rapidly expanded outward.
In an instant, the entire inner hall was blanketed in frost, freezing everything in sight.
Even the bed of Ten Thousand Year Cold Ice Jade was sealed in an ice-blue frost.
The extreme cold spreading through the air was beyond terrifying.
"So this is our fused soul power... truly domineering, truly unstoppable."
Admiring his handiwork, Su Yu grinned.
Snow Empress remained silent, gazing at the frozen hall, her eyes flickering.
Their ultimate ice powers had fused into the strongest form of ice in existence.
Su Yu's ultimate ice leaned towards absolute frost, while Snow Empress' leaned towards ultimate snow.
Together, they perfectly encompassed all aspects of ice—its extreme chill, its boundless snow, its absolute frost.
And this was only their soul power fusion.
They also had a true martial soul fusion skill—one that combined and elevated their very essence.
From a certain perspective, this martial soul fusion skill was now Su Yu's strongest ability.
"Little Snow, what do you think?"
Seeing Snow Empress remain silent, Su Yu lightly poked her delicate cheek and asked with a smile.
Snow Empress rolled her eyes at Su Yu and said proudly, "With me involved, how could it possibly go wrong?"
"Oh, right, right, our little Snow is the best."
Su Yu grinned mischievously.
Emperor Xue glanced at Su Yu but said nothing.
Su Yu took a step forward and pulled Snow Empress into his embrace.
"Little Snow, looks like you can't stay too far from me anymore. If we cultivate together, our progress will double with half the effort."
Su Yu played with Snow Empress's snowy hair, a hint of amusement in his starry eyes.
Their essence was intertwined, which provided benefits when they cultivated together.
Of course, this benefit was limited to the Martial Soul of the Ice Emperor.
Their fusion was also the fusion of the Ice Emperor and the Ice Snow Maiden.
It had little to do with the Dragon God's Seal.
Snow Empress looked at Su Yu again, still silent—neither refusing nor agreeing.
But how could Su Yu not understand?
Silence?
Silence meant agreement.
Yep… No problem at all.
Holding Snow Empress' slender waist and gazing at her flawless, delicate face, Su Yu slowly lowered his head and kissed her.
Su Yu's tongue delved deeper into Snow Empress' hot, eager mouth, drawing a breathy moan from her throat that made his blood surge with desire. Their tongues danced and twined together in an erotic ballet, tasting and teasing as passion built between them. She whimpered and pressed closer when he sucked gently on her tongue, her fingers digging into his shoulders.
His hands roamed down her back to grip her hips, grinding her softness against his hardening length as their kiss grew more desperate and primal. The wet sounds of their tongues sliding together mixed with her little gasps and moans. She tasted like cold sweet wine and forbidden fruit, utterly intoxicating.
"Mmmmh..." she purred into his mouth as his tongue stroked along hers. Her tongue grew bolder, pushing back against his, exploring the hot cavern of his mouth with growing hunger. Their heads tilted and angled, deepening the kiss further as saliva mingled and breath grew ragged.
His tongue traced the roof of her mouth, making her shudder and mewl. Then he withdrew slightly only to thrust back in, mimicking another intimate act that made her whole body tremble with need. She sucked on his invading tongue, drawing a growl from deep in his chest.
Wet, hot, desperate - their tongues tangled and wrestled as hands roamed and bodies pressed closer. He could feel her hardened nipples through the silk of her robes as she arched against him. Her tongue chased his when he pulled back to let her breathe, not wanting to break their passionate connection.
"More..." she gasped between kisses, her voice thick with desire. "Please... don't stop..."
He obliged eagerly, claiming her mouth again and again as their tongues danced an increasingly erotic duet. Each thrust and stroke of his tongue drew more of those addictive little moans from her throat. The heat between them built higher and higher as their kisses grew wilder, wetter, and more carnal...
Her tongue was like velvet against his, so soft and eager as she matched his passion. He explored every inch of her hot mouth, marking her as his own with deep, possessive kisses that left them both trembling and aching for more. The sweet taste of her desire drove him mad with need.
Their tongues twisted and tangled, retreated, and advanced in an erotic dance. Saliva dripped from the corner of her mouth but neither cared - they were lost in the primal pleasure of claiming each other so intimately.
…
…
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
The air trembled as two streaks of light shot across the sky, heading straight for the City of Ice and Snow.
Within the eight guardian temples, the eight guardians simultaneously looked up, transforming into streaks of light as they swiftly rushed forward.
In a plaza in the western part of the City of Ice and Snow, the two streaks of light landed, taking on human form.
Hai Bodong released Mu Wu and placed his hands behind his back.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
A series of sharp sounds filled the air as eight figures appeared almost simultaneously.
Lu Yuan took the lead, with Shui Lingguang and Xiao Qiancheng flanking him, while the other guardians stood behind them.
Seeing the arrivals, Shui Lingguang was taken aback.
"Big Brother, you're injured?"
Mu Wu had bloodstains on his body, and his face was slightly pale—clearly wounded.
But with Mu Wu's strength, who in this world could injure him?
Shui Lingguang was deeply shocked.
"Big Brother, who did this to you?"
Lu Yuan's tiger-like eyes widened in anger.
Hai Bodong said indifferently, "Who else? Just an old crazy woman. This guy is disappointing—couldn't even defeat an old hag."
"An old crazy woman?"
The guardians were all confused.
Who was this old woman capable of defeating Mu Wu?
"This doesn't matter for now. The priority is treating Big Brother's injuries."
Shui Lingguang said.
"Lingguang is right. Bingqing, quickly heal Big Brother."
Lu Yuan called out.
Bingqing nodded and was about to step forward when Mu Wu raised a hand to stop her.
"Treatment can wait. I need to report to the Young Master first."
Lu Yuan smacked his forehead.
"The Young Master has already returned, Big Brother. I'll take you to him."
"No need. I'm already here."
A cool voice sounded as two figures appeared in the plaza.
Su Yu, holding Snow Empress's hand, arrived together.
"Greetings, Young Master!"
Everyone saluted.
"No need for formalities."
Su Yu waved his hand and quickly stepped forward.
His gaze swept over Mu Wu, and his brows furrowed.
"What happened? How did you get injured like this?"
Su Yu could see through the fluctuations of soul power in the human body, not to mention injuries.
In his eyes, Mu Wu was currently extremely weak and had suffered significant injuries.
Fortunately, these injuries hadn't affected his core.
With proper treatment, he could recover quickly.
Mu Wu sighed, looking somewhat ashamed.
After carefully considering his words, he recounted everything that had happened.
Su Yu's brows furrowed deeper.
"You encountered Ye Xishui?"
Mu Wu nodded, his voice heavy.
"Ye Xishui is extremely powerful. I was no match for her and suffered defeat. I've disgraced you, Young Master."
Su Yu waved a hand dismissively.
"This isn't disgraceful. Ye Xishui has been famous for over a hundred years and is already over two hundred years old. You haven't even reached a hundred yet—being unable to defeat her for now is understandable."
"Besides, one victory or defeat doesn't mean much. Once you reach the rank of Ultimate Douluo in the future, you can take back your dignity then."
"You have limitless potential. Ye Xishui is nothing more than a relic of the past. You don't need to dwell on this."
"Yes, Big Brother, the Young Master is right. Ye Xishui is just an old woman. You can deal with her in the future, no problem."
Lu Yuan also chimed in.
"The Young Master and Second Brother are right. Ye Xishui has nowhere left to grow, but Big Brother, your future is limitless. She's no match for you."
"Losing once doesn't mean anything. The one who laughs last is the true winner."
Shui Lingguang consoled him.
Mu Wu was deeply moved by their words and bowed heavily to Su Yu.
"Thank you, Young Master. Please rest assured, I will avenge this humiliation in the future."
"At that time, I will capture Ye Xishui and present her to you, Young Master!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire group of guardians was stunned into silence.
Hai Bodong smacked his forehead.
Lu Yuan's jaw dropped.
Shui Lingguang pointed at Mu Wu, wondering if she had misheard.
Su Yu's eye twitched as he looked at Mu Wu in disbelief.
"What… did you just say?"
Mu Wu answered honestly, "I will capture Ye Xishui and present her to you, Young Master."
Hearing this again, Snow Empress's delicate face turned dark as night.
Her gaze toward Su Yu became dangerously sharp, her silver teeth grinding as if she were ready to bite him to death.
Su Yu's face was covered in black lines.
He stepped forward and patted Mu Wu's shoulder, his voice warm and kind.
"You do know how to talk. Just… don't say anything from now on."
"Once you've healed, go stay in the Ice Prison for three months. If you leave even a day early, I'll skin you alive."
"Big Brother, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Shui Lingguang glared at Mu Wu.
His words had gone way too far.
Mu Wu also realized his mistake but couldn't help but defend himself.
"But Ye Xishui is indeed beautiful."
"The Young Master likes to recruit strong and beautiful female powerhouses, doesn't he?"
As he spoke, Mu Wu even glanced at Snow Empress.
Snow Empress: ?????
At this moment, Su Yu's face turned completely black.
So this was how his trusted subordinates saw him?
Did they think he was that desperate?
Ye Xishui? What a joke!
Even Ma Xiaotao was leagues above that washed-up old hag!