Snow Empress felt like she had discovered a blind spot.
Mu Wu's words were correct.
Was the Great Sovereign not strong enough?
Su Yu, this guy, dared to deflowred even the Great Sovereign—was that not proof enough?
The more Snow Empress thought about it, the angrier she became. She unleashed the long-lost snow maiden fangs and claws and relentlessly attacked Su Yu.
Su Yu watched her baring her fangs and brandishing her claws, his face full of helplessness.
It was all Mu Wu's fault—just one sentence from him had caused so much trouble.
Hmph, he'd make sure Mu Wu suffered for this later.
Meanwhile, Mu Wu, who was receiving treatment, suddenly shivered violently.
After a chaotic scuffle, Snow Empress was ultimately pulled into Su Yu's embrace.
She had no choice—even a proud and stubborn Snow Empress couldn't overpower sheer strength.
With Su Yu's inhuman strength, he could easily subdue her.
"I knew you were just brushing me off. You only like powerful, stunning female warriors!"
Snow Empress huffed.
Su Yu gently stroked her silky hair and said, "Little Snow, it's just a coincidence. I also like Meng'er and Dong'er, and they're not strong at all."
"Hmph, just because they're not strong doesn't mean you don't like strong ones! You shameless man, aren't you always boasting about being a lover of all?"
Su Yu was speechless.
After living together for over three years, Snow Empress knew too many of his secrets—there was no fooling her.
"Little Snow, you know too much."
Su Yu sighed deeply.
Snow Empress' beautiful eyes widened. "What are you planning? Are you going to hit me?"
"I don't hit women."
"When you fought Ma Xiaotao and the others, you didn't hold back one bit."
Snow Empress rolled her eyes.
"Oh, I misspoke—I meant I don't hit my woman."
Su Yu looked at her with a peculiar smile.
Snow Empress pouted, about to say something, when she suddenly realized something and retorted, "Who's your woman? Shameless!"
Su Yu chuckled. "Of course, you are, Little Snow."
Before Snow Empress could respond, Su Yu lowered his head—
"Agai—mmph!"
Before she could finish, Su Yu sealed her lips with his.
Snow Empress's mind went blank as Su Yu's hot mouth claimed hers, his tongue sliding past her parted lips to tangle with her own. She whimpered into the demanding kiss, her fingers clutching desperately at his robes as waves of dizzying pleasure washed over her. His strong hands gripped her waist, pulling her flush against his hard chest as he deepened the kiss further.
"Nnngh..." she moaned softly, trembling as his tongue explored every inch of her mouth, dominating her completely. The taste of him was intoxicating - masculine and slightly sweet. Her knees went weak as his teeth grazed her bottom lip, sending electric tingles down her spine.
Su Yu growled low in his throat, one hand sliding up to tangle in her silken hair while the other pressed against the small of her back. The kiss grew more heated, more desperate, their breaths mingling as passion consumed them both. Snow Empress felt like she was drowning in sensation, lost in the erotic dance of their tongues and the burning heat building between them.
When they finally broke apart, both were panting heavily. Su Yu's eyes were dark with desire as he gazed down at her flushed face. Her lips felt deliciously swollen and tender from his passionate assault. A thin strand of saliva still connected their mouths before breaking.
Snow Empress panted slightly, her small fists hammering against Su Yu's chest as she scolded, "You scoundrel! You have no shame! Aren't you afraid someone will see?"
Su Yu smiled. "Let them see. Little Snow, do you think anyone in the Ice God Palace doesn't know about our relationship?"
"What relationship? There's nothing between us!"
Snow Empress turned her head away, unwilling to admit anything.
Su Yu gently lifted her delicate, snow-white chin and chuckled. "Snow Empress, your entire body is soft—except for that stubborn mouth of yours."
"You… despicable!"
Snow Empress raised her hand to hit him, but Su Yu caught her easily, pulling her tightly into his embrace.
Leaning close to her ear, Su Yu whispered, his breath warm against her cheek—
"But I like how stubborn your mouth is. It makes kissing you even more thrilling…"
"You—!"
Snow Empress' cheeks flushed red as she struggled, but trapped in Su Yu's embrace, how could she escape?
As time passed, the proud Snow Empress ultimately gave in and nestled quietly against Su Yu's chest.
By the icy waters, the two held each other closely.
In the distance, Jiang Nannan witnessed the scene, her beautiful face tinged with envy.
"Xiao Yu…"
A barely audible whisper slipped through the air.
—
Outside World!
As time passed, the news of the battle between Mu Wu, Xuan Zi, Hai Bodong, and Ye Xishui-Long Xiaoyao inevitably spread to the major factions.
Many had witnessed the battle that day, and with such a massive conflict, some things simply couldn't be hidden.
The powerful factions that received the news fell silent, all shaken by its implications.
—
Star Luo Imperial City.
Inside the palace, Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire gazed at the message in his hands, deep in thought.
"The Ice Emperor is truly formidable. To fight two opponents at once and still emerge victorious with ease… Such power is truly unprecedented."
"Brother, you're right. Every time I see the Ice Emperor's strength, it shocks me all over again," Xu Jiujiu agreed.
Dressed in a crimson palace gown, Xu Jiujiu resembled a fire spirit—elegant and regal yet exuding a bold and unrestrained aura.
Xu Jiawei shook his head. "It's not just that—the Grand Guardian of the Ice God Palace, Mu Wu, is also terrifyingly strong."
"Even the berserk Taotie Douluo Xuan Zi was easily subdued by him. The Ice God Palace, with its thousands of years of history, is indeed extraordinary."
The Star Luo Empire was no fool—such a shocking battle was worth thoroughly investigating.
By now, Xuan Zi's identity was no longer a secret.
Shrek Academy had suffered tremendous humiliation.
Xuan Zi's actions had turned them into the laughingstock of the entire continent.
"Brother, you're right. The Ice God Palace is truly unfathomable," Xu Jiujiu agreed, but her thoughts drifted elsewhere.
She recalled a certain figure—
That young man had dazzled countless spectators during the Continental Elite Soul Master Academy Tournament.
Was he not also from the Ice God Palace?
Without him, would the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy have ever won the championship?
Xu Jiujiu had always believed that she lost to that man, not to the Sun Moon Academy.
He had left an indelible impression on her.
Nearly three years had passed since then—what had become of him?
This battle in the Heaven's Severing Mountain Range would surely make the Ice God Palace famous across the world.
Would he be happy about that?
Xu Jiawei, unaware of her thoughts, sighed. "The Ice God Palace may be strong, but this battle also exposed many things."
"If my guess is correct, the opponents the Ice Emperor fought were both Ultimate Douluo."
"And they were both Evil Soul Masters. That is deeply troubling news."
"Without us even realizing it, these Evil Soul Masters have grown this powerful. That is truly terrifying."
"If one day, these Evil Soul Masters decide to target our Star Luo Empire, we may not even have the means to resist."
"Ultimate Douluo moves like ghosts, and their strength is beyond devastating. They could wipe out a dozen Title Douluo with ease."
"With such monsters among the Evil Soul Masters, how can I sleep peacefully at night?"
Hearing this, Xu Jiujiu fell silent.
Indeed, the Evil Soul Masters were far too terrifying.
Revealing two Ultimate Douluo in a single battle—who wouldn't panic?
They knew all too well how powerful Ultimate Douluo was.
The scene of the Clear Sky Sect's leader wreaking havoc in the Star Luo Imperial City was still fresh in their minds.
Who would dare underestimate Ultimate Douluo?
Let alone two of them.
As royalty of the Star Luo Empire, how could they not be worried?
Evil Soul Masters were chaotic and dangerous—what government wouldn't fear them?
Seeing Xu Jiujiu's silence, Xu Jiawei continued, "Right now, the only force capable of countering them is the Ice God Palace."
"Since they're willing to take action against the Evil Soul Masters, they must care about the world. I believe we should cooperate with them."
"The power of our empire, combined with the elite warriors of the Ice God Palace—these Evil Soul Masters would be easily wiped out."
Xu Jiujiu sighed. "Brother, your idea is good, but the Ice God Palace is not so easy to approach."
"These supreme forces rarely see our empire as anything significant. I fear we'll just be humiliating ourselves."
Xu Jiawei smiled mysteriously. "Don't worry—we have you."
Xu Jiujiu blinked in confusion. "Brother, what do you mean?"
Xu Jiawei chuckled. "Jiujiu, you haven't seen Young Master Su Yu in a long time, have you? Don't you want to meet him again?"
Xu Jiawei had made his meaning so clear that Xu Jiujiu could no longer pretend not to understand.
After all, the royal family was best at this kind of thing.
As a royal princess, Xu Jiujiu had long been aware of her fate.
Royal women like her were nothing more than pawns in political games.
She had enjoyed the privileges and special treatment of being a princess since childhood, so naturally, she understood the responsibilities that came with it.
Since the outcome would likely be the same no matter what, Su Yu was at least better than the others.
Xu Jiujiu did not resist the idea in her heart.
It was just that she had once clung to a certain sense of pride.
But after hearing the news of this battle, even that so-called pride was let go.
The Ice God Palace was so powerful—if she still couldn't see reality for what it was, she would be truly foolish.
It was the Star Luo Empire that needed to seek favors, not the Ice God Palace.
As thoughts swirled in her mind, Xu Jiujiu smiled sweetly and said, "If possible, I would truly like to meet him."
These words, without a doubt, made her stance clear.
Xu Jiawei was overjoyed, his eyes filled with satisfaction as he looked at Xu Jiujiu.
"Jiujiu, imperial brother knew you were the most sensible and the one who cared most for the empire."
"Besides, I'm also doing this for your good. With a powerful partner, your future will be secure."
Xu Jiujiu smiled faintly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
"How does Imperial Brother plan to proceed?" Xu Jiujiu asked.
"I plan to send envoys to the Ice God Palace under the pretense of thanking them for their great contribution to eliminating evil from the continent while seeking an alliance."
"At that time, you will be leading the delegation. As for what happens next, it will depend on your skills."
"Whether you can make Su Yu fall head over heels for you will be up to you."
"But in Imperial Brother's opinion, my dear sister Jiujiu is a stunning beauty—Su Yu will surely be unable to resist."
Xu Jiujiu's cheeks flushed slightly. "Imperial Brother, you are exaggerating. Su Yu is not someone easy to deal with—he's very difficult to handle."
She spoke sincerely. In front of Su Yu, she had never gained the upper hand even once.
"No worries, just win him over with love. A young man full of passion—how could he resist a caring elder sister's charm? I was young once too, I understand."
Xu Jiawei winked playfully.
Xu Jiujiu's face turned bright red, and she glared at Xu Jiawei with mock annoyance.
Xu Jiawei burst into hearty laughter.
...
Meanwhile, in the Body Sect.
Du Busi looked at the message in his hands, his already dark expression turning even darker as if his face had turned into the bottom of a pot.
Seeing the Ice God Palace's growing fame made him feel worse than if he had suffered a personal loss.
Why was it that his Body Sect suffered setbacks at every turn, encountering misfortune even when drinking cold water, while the Ice God Palace thrived in glory?
Unfair!
Du Busi refused to accept it!
He threw the letter aside in frustration and slammed the table with his palm, fuming with rage.
"Sect Master, what happened?"
A nearby elder cautiously asked.
Du Busi glared. "Ask, ask, ask—ask what?! Can't you read for yourself?"
He was in such a foul mood that he wanted to snap at everyone.
Seeing Du Busi's unstable temper, the elder dared not speak further. He quickly picked up the discarded letter and read it carefully.
Other elders also gathered around to look.
"Mu Wu suppressed the berserk Xuanzi?"
"The Ice Emperor battled two mysterious powerhouses suspected to be two Evil Soul Master Ultimate Douluos?"
"Ice Dragon tore through the sky, the Ice Emperor displayed divine might, and the Evil Soul Masters were defeated?"
The elders whispered as they read through the letter.
For a moment, they were all shocked.
"The Ice Emperor defeated two Evil Soul Master Ultimate Douluos?"
"How is that possible?"
A chorus of disbelief erupted among the elders.
No one paid any attention to Xuanzi.
In the eyes of the Body Sect, Xuanzi was nothing but a weakling now.
Even after being demonized, he was still weak.
Who would care about a weakling?
"Impossible, impossible—this already happened, and you're telling me it's impossible?"
"Do you think I'm here to listen to you say it's impossible?"
Du Busi fumed, his beard shaking with anger, making the elders fall silent in fear.
The Sect Master was in a terrible mood today!
"Sect Master, it's not that we can't accept it—it's just that the news is too shocking."
"Two Evil Soul Master Ultimate Douluos... Haven't Evil Soul Masters always been suppressed by Shrek Academy? How could there still be Ultimate Douluos among them?"
An elder voiced his doubts.
Du Busi sneered. "Shrek Academy?"
"Shrek Academy is nothing but a joke."
"They claim to suppress Evil Soul Masters, but I think they're just making things worse."
"Evil Soul Masters weren't this strong before, but the more Shrek tries to suppress them, the stronger they become."
"Shrek Academy—just a bunch of weaklings, completely useless."
Du Busi had no respect left for Shrek Academy.
After what happened with Xuanzi, Shrek Academy's weakness was completely exposed.
Mu En had passed away, Xuanzi had fallen into darkness, and Shrek Academy had been slaughtered until rivers of blood flowed. Now, only Yan Shaozhe remained.
In Du Busi's eyes, Yan Shaozhe was nothing. Even weaker than Xuanzi—so weak that Du Busi didn't even care to look at him.
Not just any random person was worth his attention.
The elders, seeing Du Busi's stance, dared not argue. They also agreed that Shrek Academy had indeed fallen from grace.
"Sect Master, then what about these two Evil Soul Master Ultimate Douluos...?"
"They... they couldn't be real, could they?"
"Do you think they're fake?"
Du Busi rolled his eyes. "That battle caused such a huge commotion—countless people witnessed it. How could it be fake?"
"As much as I hate to admit it, the news is undoubtedly true. The Evil Soul Masters do have two Ultimate Douluos."