Gongsun Li spoke, lightly tossing the flower parasol in her hand into the air.
Whoosh—
A presence more terrifying than the combined aura of the previous six instantly descended upon the entire venue.
It wasn't the aura of a Spirit King.
It was...
Purple, purple, black, black, black, black!
Six spirit rings!
Two purple, four black!
The spirit rings pulsed beneath Gongsun Li's feet, each black ring radiating a suffocating sense of despair.
A Spirit Emperor!
This seemingly delicate young girl was actually a Spirit Emperor above level sixty!
And judging by her age, she was at most eighteen or nineteen!
An eighteen-year-old Spirit Emperor!
In the history of Douluo Continent, this had never been heard of, never been seen!
Even Tang Hao, hailed as the youngest Titled Douluo in history, was likely far inferior to her at this age!
"This is impossible!!"
Yu Tianheng, lying in the corner of the wall, ignored the sharp pain in his arm and let out a heart-wrenching roar.
His pride, his confidence, were shattered in that instant.
His proud Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, before this girl, was nothing but a laughable crawling insect.
Dugu Yan's legs went weak, and she collapsed directly to the ground.
Looking at Gongsun Li's stunning face, she couldn't muster a trace of jealousy, only deep fear.
This was the gap.
A chasm between clouds and mud!
The Nine Heart Begonia in Ye Lingling's hand completely dissipated.
She knew there was no need to continue this so-called Friendship Match.
It wasn't just a gap in strength.
It was a collapse of conviction.
Faced with such a group of monsters, they didn't even have the courage to strike.
"What's wrong?"
Gongsun Li caught the falling flower parasol, tilting her head as she looked at the group across from her, who had completely lost their will to fight.
"Not fighting anymore?"
"How boring."
She pouted with some disappointment.
"Since you're not fighting, I'll take that as your loss."
These light words were like the final straw that broke the camel's back.
The members of the Imperial Dou Team lowered their proud heads.
No one dared to retort.
No one had the strength to retort.
This was a complete and utter stomp.
Jixia Academy hadn't even broken a sweat; they merely flashed their spirit rings and ended the match entirely.
Qin Ming smiled bitterly and shook his head.
He looked at Xue Qinghe, his eyes full of guilt.
"Your Highness... we lost."
Xue Qinghe waved a hand, showing no intention to blame.
"It's not your fault."
"It's just that the opponents... were too strong."
She watched the few young figures on the field, the light in her eyes growing increasingly fervent.
This kind of power.
If it could be used by her.
Then her control over the Heaven Dou Empire, and even her future confrontation with that supreme existence, would gain a few more advantages!
This ten million gold soul coins was money well spent!
It could even be called a steal!
"Brother Lu Ming~"
Just as Xue Qinghe was lost in thought.
Gongsun Li suddenly retracted all her aura and bounced over to Lu Ming.
She grabbed Lu Ming's arm, her two long rabbit ears twitching happily.
"I won!"
"Don't you owe me a reward?"
She tilted her head up, her big watery eyes full of expectation as she looked at Lu Ming.
That coquettish demeanor had none of the imposing presence of a Soul Emperor powerhouse from moments ago.
She was simply a little girl begging for candy.
Lu Ming found it amusing and reached out to pinch her fluffy rabbit ear.
The texture was excellent.
"Alright, alright, I'll reward you."
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Gongsun Li's eyes lit up as she said excitedly:
"I want to go shopping in Heaven Dou City!"
"I haven't bought new clothes in so long, and I want good food too!"
"I heard Heaven Dou City's rouge and powder are also top-notch!"
Lu Ming nodded helplessly.
"Fine, as you wish."
"I was planning to take a stroll in the city to clear my mind anyway."
With that, he turned to look at Xue Qinghe beside him.
Xue Qinghe was still immersed in the shock from earlier.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Lu Ming smiled and extended an invitation.
"Since the match is over, how about joining us for a walk in the city?"
"It's also a chance for Your Highness to play host and show us the lively spots of Heaven Dou City."
Xue Qinghe's heart stirred at the words.
This was a good opportunity.
She could use it to get closer to the people of Jixia Academy.
Especially this Gongsun Li, a Soul Emperor-level powerhouse—if she could...
"Since Dean Lu invites me, Qinghe naturally..."
Before she could finish.
She suddenly felt a tangible killing intent lock onto her.
Xue Qinghe instinctively looked up.
She saw Gongsun Li, who had been all sweet smiles moments ago, now peeking out from behind Lu Ming.
Those ruby-like eyes held no trace of laughter.
Only a coldness reserved for the dead.
It was a shudder that came from the depths of her soul.
In Xue Qinghe's mind, the scene from the "Life Simulator" flashed instantly.
That terrifying figure from the night of the palace coup, holding a Flower Parasol, dancing gracefully amidst falling petals, yet every move deadly.
It was this very girl!
In the simulated life, she had died under this woman's parasol!
The icy sensation of that blade slicing through her throat still seemed to linger on her neck.
This woman... wants to kill me!
It was a woman's intuition!
Gongsun Li was jealous!
She didn't like anyone else getting close to Lu Ming.
Even though Xue Qinghe's current disguise was a man.
The cold sweat on Xue Qinghe's back instantly poured down.
If she followed along, and that mad rabbit found some excuse to stab her, wouldn't that be a wrongful death?
Right now, she couldn't beat a Six-Ring Soul Emperor!
And she had to maintain Xue Qinghe's persona, unable to reveal the Angel Martial Soul.
"Ahem..."
Xue Qinghe forcibly swallowed the second half of her sentence.
A apologetic smile appeared on her face.
"This Imperial One suddenly recalls there are urgent state affairs to handle in the palace."
"I'm afraid I cannot accompany you."
"Another day, another day Qinghe will surely host a banquet to make amends to you all."
Lu Ming glanced at Xue Qinghe with some surprise.
Just a moment ago, she seemed ready to latch on—why the sudden cowardice?
But he didn't bother to dwell on it.
"Since Your Highness has matters to attend to, I won't insist."
Just then.
The surrounding temperature plummeted sharply.
The once warm sunlight seemed to lose all heat in an instant.
Fine snowflakes began to drift from the sky.
"Who said only you are going?"
A voice as cold as an icy spring rang out abruptly.
Xue Qinghe was greatly alarmed.
She spun around sharply.
There, on Lu Ming's other side, two stunning figures had appeared without warning.
On the left, a woman in a pure white long dress, with a peerless face and an aura of noble sanctity, like a goddess of snow and ice.
On the right, a woman in a green dress, delicate and charming, but with a fierce, savage glint in her emerald eyes.
Snow Empress!
Ice Empress!
These two overlords of the Extreme North had appeared here without any warning!
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