Where Is the Silver Dragon King's Dignity?

Xiao Xiao's Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron carried a howling gale as it smashed fiercely toward Lu Jun's face.

Lu Jun immediately summoned the Ice Abyss Sword. It shot into the air, three purple soul rings appearing at once and circling its blade.

He raised the Ice Abyss Sword and slammed it hard against the cauldron, releasing a piercing metallic shriek.

The force transmitted through it made Lu Jun's arms sink, and the ground beneath his feet instantly cracked.

The strength behind Xiao Xiao's strike far exceeded his expectations.

"Tch."

Gritting his teeth, he used the force to roll sideways and evade the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron. At the same time, the Ice Abyss Sword plunged into the ground!

First Soul Skill, Ice Abyss Domain.

In an instant, bone-chilling cold erupted from the sword as its center. The pure-white ground rapidly froze beneath a thick layer of ice, while moisture in the air turned into fine Ice Crystals that drifted about.

The temperature across the entire battlefield plummeted, and white mist already escaped Xiao Xiao's lips with every breath.

Xiao Xiao immediately circulated her Soul Power to protect herself, only to discover in horror that her Soul Power was becoming sluggish at an astonishing rate.

Even more terrifying, strands of icy blue chill were seeping through her skin and into her meridians, nearly freezing her blood wherever they passed.

There was also a subtle Ice Poison invading her body along with the cold, lying dormant as it waited for Lu Jun to erupt.

In the observation hall, Qiangu Zhangting abruptly rose to his feet, crushing the teacup in his hand with a crack.

He could not help crying out:

"An Innate Domain?!"

All the Core Disciples widened their eyes. On the screen, frost was visibly forming over Xiao Xiao's eyelashes and hair, while her movements grew slower and slower.

Meanwhile, Lu Jun moved as though he were in water. With every step he took, the ice automatically extended beneath his feet to pave the way.

"It's actually a Domain Type Soul Skill."

"I heard this guy is the Sky Phoenix Douluo's disciple. No wonder—he's quite impressive."

"Looks like he's the second Core Disciple today who can defeat an opponent. He should earn quite a few points."

"Want to guess whether he can surpass the girl in first place? I think he can."

"That's impossible." Qiangu Zhangting chuckled as he dismissed the idea. "The difficulty of the Second Ring and the Third Ring isn't even on the same level."

"Though he'll earn some extra points, once he reaches the Third Ring, his opponents won't be so easy to handle."

"As for him, I think he can at most make it to Ancestor Xu Sanshi." Qiangu Zhangting did not think much of him.

"What about you, Brother Zhangting? You'll be facing their five-ring versions. Are you confident you can defeat even one?"

"One?"

At that, Qiangu Zhangting raised an index finger and shook it, then revealed a confident smile.

"I'll keep winning until Ancestor Huo Yuhao appears."

At that moment, on the battlefield.

Xiao Xiao trembled as she tried to raise the Soul Suppressing Cauldron again, only to find that her arm was already covered in a thin layer of ice.

Thus, she gave it everything she had and unleashed a Soul Skill, sending the Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron crashing down once more with the force of a thousand jun. Yet Lu Jun no longer tried to block it.

Lu Jun merely lifted his gaze slightly, a glint of icy blue cold flashing through his eyes.

He activated his Spiritual Power.

"Freeze."

He softly uttered a single word, his left hand abruptly clenching shut.

In an instant, the entire Virtual Battlefield seemed to be swept by a blizzard from the Extreme North.

The ground exploded as countless sharp ice spikes burst from the earth like mad dragons, instantly winding around Xiao Xiao's legs.

The cold spread at a visible speed, climbing from her ankles to her waist and abdomen, then to her neck.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

Xiao Xiao did not even have time to react before her entire body was completely frozen, turning into a crystal-clear Ice Sculpture.

Her expression remained frozen in that instant of shock. The Three Lives Soul Suppressing Cauldron hung in midair, even the Soul Power Fluctuation around its body frozen into frosty patterns.

Lu Jun did not hesitate. The Ice Abyss Sword slashed through the air.

Before the blade even arrived, its Ultimate Ice chill had already erupted ahead of it.

Web-like cracks appeared across the Ice Sculpture's surface. Then, with a bang, it exploded into a shower of Ice Crystals.

The synthetic electronic voice sounded once more:

"Congratulations on defeating the first-floor opponent. Rest period: five minutes. Prepare for the next-floor challenge."

Lu Jun immediately sat cross-legged and began meditating.

His Soul Skills consumed a great deal of Soul Power.

But that was also why they were so powerful.

There were advantages and disadvantages.

Outside, the expressions of all the Core Disciples froze on their faces as if they, too, had become Ice Sculptures.

"This... is impossible..."

Someone spoke tremblingly, their voice as dry as though it had been scraped by an icy wind.

"That was one of the strongest Shrek Seven Monsters from Ten Thousand Years Ago. At the same level, she could even challenge a Soul Elder above her rank."

"And yet... she was defeated in an instant? It was even easier than for the girl in first place."

Qiangu Zhangting stared fixedly at the screen.

"Ultimate Ice... My grandfather mentioned him to me."

"So this is the power of an Ultimate Attribute. Truly invincible at the same level."

"If he were a Soul King like me right now, I really might not be his match."

But when Qiangu Zhangting considered how much older he was than Lu Jun, he relaxed somewhat.

"Fortunately, I've cultivated for several more years than him. Besides, martial souls with Ultimate Attributes cultivate extremely slowly between the Third Ring and Seventh Ring. He shouldn't be able to keep up with me."

Naturally, this posed no threat to him.

Unlike the other Core Disciples, Gu Yue Na had already quietly arrived outside the room where Lu Jun was staying.

Standing on tiptoe, her silver hair falling around her, she pressed herself almost entirely against Lu Jun's door as if listening for movement inside.

Ugh, when will this Good Friend Battle Royale finally make some progress?

She muttered inwardly as she leaned her ear even closer to the gap in the door.

However, in the very next moment.

The door was suddenly yanked open.

Gu Yue Na instantly lost her support and pitched forward, falling straight to the floor.

Her cheek hit the cold floor with a thud. Her silver hair scattered messily around her, and she froze in place like a startled cat.

"..."

The air froze.

Leng Yulai leaned against the doorframe, her eyes narrowing slightly as an amused curve formed at her lips.

"Oh?"

She drew out the word as she looked down at Gu Yue Na sprawled on the floor.

"Were you like this before too? Always secretly following Lu Jun around?"

Gu Yue Na's ears instantly flushed red. She hurriedly pushed herself up, trying to maintain her aloof image, but her disheveled hair and that embarrassing fall had completely betrayed her.

"I-I was just passing by."

She patted her skirt as though nothing had happened, but her voice was higher than usual.

Leng Yulai raised a brow and slowly folded her arms.

"Passing by? Passing by with your whole body pressed against the door?"

"..."

Gu Yue Na pressed her lips into a thin line.

Leng Yulai finally could not hold it in any longer and burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! Look at you. Fine, I won't say any more."

Her shoulders shook with laughter, and she even reached out to rub Gu Yue Na's head.

"Alright, alright. Come in."

Leng Yulai stepped aside to make room, nodding toward the room.

"You're making me reluctant to separate the two of you."

Gu Yue Na's ears reddened further, though her face remained expressionless.

"...I only wanted to know why he has a private room and equipment while I have to line up to use the public equipment. That's all."

"We're both Teacher's disciples. Why is the difference so great?"

"There is no other reason."

She turned to leave, but perhaps because she was too nervous—or perhaps for some other reason—her legs gave out. With a cry of "Ah!" she nearly tripped again.

Leng Yulai: "..."

Gu Yue Na: "..."

"Ahem." Leng Yulai forcefully suppressed her laughter. "Um... do you need me to help you?"

"No. I. Do. Not."

Gu Yue Na gritted out each word.

What the hell is wrong with today? Why am I falling for no reason?

Twice in a row, even!

Where is the dignity of the Silver Dragon King?

"Alright, don't be shy. Go in and keep him company."

Leng Yulai placed a hand on Gu Yue Na's shoulder and shoved her inside.

"Also, let me explain. The reason he was given a private room and equipment is to prevent the Tang Sect from pulling tricks again and trying to infiltrate this place to harm Lu Jun."

"So don't sulk. If you ever encounter the same situation, your teacher and I will protect you as well."

Leng Yulai spoke earnestly.