The Giant Ice Sword Slays the Firebird

Below the Arena, the people from the Four Great Academies were livid.

"Shameless bastard!"

"Shut up!"

"Senior Bing'er, beat him to death!"

A flicker finally crossed Shui Bing'er's eyes.

She looked at Yan Lie and said flatly, "You're loud."

Yan Lie froze, then burst out laughing. "Fine, I'll stop talking! I'll speak after I beat you!"

He drove his Soul Power harder, and the flames around his Undying Firebird blazed brighter.

"Fifth Spirit Skill: Phoenix Spreads Its Wings!"

His Undying Firebird Martial Soul swelled into a gigantic bird of flame and dove at Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er's gaze sharpened. She channeled her Soul Power too.

"Fifth Spirit Skill: Ice Wind Sword Rain!"

The Ice Phoenix beat its wings, unleashing an Ice Storm. Ice swords rapidly formed within it, becoming a deadly storm of blades that spun toward the giant firebird.

Ice and fire collided in midair.

Boom!

A tremendous blast engulfed the entire Arena in ice and fire. Frost and flame intertwined, steam and waves of heat surged, and no one could see what was happening inside.

A moment later, the glare faded.

Shui Bing'er and Yan Lie stood facing each other on the Arena, both breathing hard.

Both had spent enormous amounts of Soul Power, but neither had fallen.

Yan Lie looked at Shui Bing'er with open admiration.

"Good. Really good." His praise was sincere. "Shui Bing'er, you're the strongest woman I've ever met. And I'll say it again—"

He paused, his gaze burning. "Come with me. I'll treat you well."

Shui Bing'er looked at him and finally spoke.

"You're not worthy."

Yan Lie froze, then smiled.

"Fine. Then we'll keep fighting until you admit defeat."

He channeled his Soul Power again and charged at Shui Bing'er.

Shui Bing'er gave no ground and met him head-on.

Ice and fire