As she plummeted at high speed, seven Soul Rings rose beneath Shen Liuyu's feet. Her claws, gleaming with a cold light, dug fiercely into the ice wall beside her to alter the speed of her descent.
Countless chunks of ice fell, landing before Shen Liuyu and producing hollow, thunderous echoes.
Shui Bing'er had it much easier. A pair of soft ice-blue Phoenix wings spread from her back, carrying her gracefully through the air before she landed safely on the ground.
Once Shen Liuyu had landed safely as well, Shui Bing'er stepped forward to straighten her slightly disheveled robes, all while keeping watch on their surroundings.
Choked by the snow dust, Shen Liuyu coughed, then said irritably, "My brother is such a big idiot. Couldn't he have just sent us down properly? Why did he have to make it into some stupid trial game? No, when we get back, I'm definitely biting his arm until it bleeds. Sister-in-law, you have to help me then. You're not allowed to side with my brother..."
Shui Bing'er sighed softly before replying, "All right, Ayu. Brother Yu is only doing this for our own good. There shouldn't be any overly powerful Soul Beasts here. Getting some occasional real combat experience is a good thing too..."
Shen Liuyu gave a soft snort and said, "Sure enough, Bing'er, now that you're with my brother, you don't look after me anymore. Yue'er and I worked so hard before to help you get what you wanted too..."
Shui Bing'er smiled helplessly. "What are you talking about? All right, when we get back, I'll do my best to get you whatever you want, okay, my dear Ayu..."
Shen Liuyu tilted her head and thought for a moment before nodding, "reluctantly" agreeing.
But before the two could plan what to do