Five Elements Academy Exchange Tournament

"Mom, I feel great. My Soul Power Level has reached level 36." After calming her flustered expression, Shui Bing'er spoke softly.

Although she had anticipated it beforehand, Shui Xinrou still could not hide her excitement upon hearing it. Level 36 at twelve years old!

Her daughter would surely have a place among the Titled Douluo.

"My third soul skill—Frost Domain—forms a domain centered on myself within a thirty-meter radius. Enemies entering the domain are slowed by 30% and suffer frostbite, while my ice-attribute attack power is increased by 150%."

"I named the soul bone Ice Phoenix Wing. Its soul bone skill—Frost Feather—uses soul power to form hundreds of sharp feathers, unleashing a wide-area barrage against enemies," Shui Bing'er said.

Shui Xinrou was utterly astonished, marveling at how powerful the soul skills she had obtained were.

Shui Bing'er's first soul skill was the strong-control-type skill—Ice Seal. Her second soul skill was the rule-type skill—Repulsion Light (it repelled people and attacks from opponents whose Soul Power Level was no more than fifteen levels higher than her own, while reducing the opponent's defense by 20%).

Now, her third soul skill was a enhancement-type skill, while her soul bone skill was an area-attack-type skill. It could be said that she possessed attack, defense, and control all in one.

"Aunt Shui, an External Soul Bone can be forcibly taken before it has fully fused!" Liu Yanyang reminded her.

Shui Xinrou's expression turned solemn. She had been too overjoyed and had even forgotten something so important.

She immediately released soul power pressure on Shui Bing'er. As time gradually passed, the pressure grew stronger and stronger. Finally, at a certain moment, the Ice Phoenix Wing automatically burst from her body and completely fused with Shui Bing'er.

Liu Yanyang walked over to Shui Bing'er and spoke earnestly.

"An External Soul Bone is far too conspicuous. Try not to use it in the future, lest it arouse others' envy!"

Shui Bing'er blinked her large eyes and looked at Liu Yanyang in confusion, as though asking, "What about you?"

Liu Yanyang felt somewhat embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and said helplessly, "I have Cheng Ying. If I can't win, I run. If I can't run, I hide. Even ordinary Titled Douluo would find it difficult to catch me!"

"Alright, let's get ready to head back." Seeing the awkward looks on the two of them, Shui Xinrou smiled before continuing.

"Xiao Yang, would you like to stay in Skywater City for a few days? The Five Elements Academy are all in Skywater City recently, so you can take this opportunity to get to know more people your age."

The Elephant Armor Academy pledged allegiance to Bibi Dong long ago. They are now merely Bibi Dong's pawns for monitoring the other elemental academies.

Thunder Academy has long since sided with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Now, only the water, fire, and wind elemental academies remain. It would be good to get to know them first and lay the groundwork for the later plan.

"Five Elements Academy? Sounds good! I haven't rested in a long time either. This is a good chance to get to know the geniuses from the various academies," Liu Yanyang said.

Shui Xinrou nodded with a smile, leading the two of them out of the Extreme North Land and toward Skywater City.

Outside the Shui Mansion in Skywater City, a carriage slowly came to a stop.

After a day and night of travel, Liu Yanyang and the other two finally returned to Skywater City. Once they stepped down from the carriage and had just entered through the gates, a figure rushed straight out.

"Auntie, Sister, you're finally back!"

The figure was Shui Yue'er. She happily hugged Shui Xinrou and Shui Bing'er, occasionally acting spoiled.

"Alright, stop fussing. There's someone else here," Shui Xinrou said with a soft smile.

Shui Yue'er looked like a curious child. "Someone? Where?"

Then she spotted Liu Yanyang behind Shui Xinrou. Her eyes instantly lit up, and she quickly ran over to him.

As she looked at Liu Yanyang, she suddenly seemed puzzled. She circled around him several times, studying him carefully. Then her eyes widened in realization.

"You're that big brother from back then!"

"Mm! Long time no see, Shui Yue'er," Liu Yanyang greeted awkwardly.

Shui Yue'er nodded with shining eyes. Seeing Liu Yanyang's tall, upright figure and handsome face, her lovestruck tendencies flared up again. Just as she was about to say something, Shui Xinrou interrupted her.

"Let's go inside first. We can talk later."

The four of them then entered the residence and came to the living room. After sitting down on the sofa, Shui Xinrou stopped Shui Yue'er with a look just as she was about to speak. Shui Yue'er could only sit quietly on the sofa like an obedient child.

Seeing that Liu Yanyang was already exhausted, Shui Xinrou said softly, "Xiao Yang, it's getting late. Go rest first. Tomorrow, I'll have Bing'er take you to watch the Five Elements Academy's Internal Competition."

Liu Yanyang nodded. He really was tired, having not rested well these past few days. After greeting the three of them, he returned to the guest room to rest.

The sun was already high in the sky.

Only then did Liu Yanyang, who had been deeply asleep, slowly wake up. He got up, stretched his body, and loosened his muscles and joints. It was another energetic day.

After washing up briefly, Liu Yanyang left the guest room and came to the hall.

At that moment, only Shui Bing'er was on the sofa.

After the two greeted each other, Liu Yanyang asked softly, "Why are you the only one here?"

"Mother and Yue'er went to Skywater Academy first. I stayed behind to wait for you," Shui Bing'er said gently.

Liu Yanyang nodded, recalling what Aunt Shui had said yesterday.

He immediately stood up and signaled that Shui Bing'er could leave.

Shui Bing'er rose to her feet, blinking her large ice-blue eyes as she looked at Liu Yanyang in confusion.

"Are you planning to go dressed like that?"

Liu Yanyang looked down at his black robe. If he added a black hood, he really would not look like a good person.

He immediately returned to his room and changed into a more ordinary outfit.

When he stepped out again, Shui Bing'er's heartbeat could not help quickening at the sight of Liu Yanyang in silver-white attire, looking imposing and strikingly handsome.

She was not lovestruck like Shui Yue'er, but she did not understand why, whenever she saw Liu Yanyang, her thoughts always drifted toward him so naturally.

"Let's go!" Seeing that Shui Bing'er was spacing out, Liu Yanyang spoke to remind her.

"Alright!" Snapping back to her senses, Shui Bing'er immediately turned around and hurried ahead, not letting Liu Yanyang see her slightly flushed face.

Skywater Academy stood beside the Cambang River outside Skywater City. Built along the water, the academy had exceptionally well-developed simulated environments for water and ice elements.

Among the Five Elemental Academies, Skywater Academy had the strictest admission requirements. It only accepted female Soul Masters with water attributes, and they had to be beautiful. At the same time, it was the only academy among the Five Elemental Academies open to commoners.

The two got out of their carriage before the academy gates. Looking into Skywater Academy, Liu Yanyang saw that, due to the Five Elements Academy Exchange Tournament, its restrictions had been lifted, and the academy was now packed with people.

Following Shui Bing'er into the academy, the two walked side by side as she occasionally introduced the various sights within the grounds.

Before long, they caused a small stir. After all, Shui Bing'er was Skywater Academy's favored daughter of heaven—the embodiment of intelligence, composure, strength, and breathtaking beauty.

Yet now, she was walking shoulder to shoulder with an unfamiliar man, chatting and laughing with him.

"Bing'er, who is he?"