After a long, long while.
The rumbling in the valley gradually died down.
Gray dust filled the valley, obscuring the aftermath of the battle.
Thanks to the Snow Empress's protection, Xu Lanqing hadn't been affected in the slightest. Not only had the shock waves of the battle been kept at bay, even the noise had been blocked out.
He'd only seen the Ice Empress's figure turn indistinct for a second or two, and then the battle was already over. That had been way too fast.
His strength was too low. He hadn't even been able to see what happened, which left him a little frustrated and only strengthened his resolve to become stronger.
He was going to be the fastest man alive!
He thought about it, then realized something seemed off. Ahem. He meant the strongest man alive!
The Snow Empress waved her right hand, sending a tide of icy-blue Soul Power surging outward. In an instant, the dust cleared from the air, bringing the valley back into view.
The valley was a wreck after the battle. Craters pocked the ground, which was also splattered with juices of uncertain origin in all sorts of colors.
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, however, hadn't been affected at all. It looked like the Ice Empress had deliberately protected it. After all, she still needed it to help her survive her heavenly tribulation.
Xu Lanqing turned his gaze to the Ice Empress. She stood with her back to them, chin raised slightly and hands behind her back. Her hair and skirt fluttered in the breeze.
"Ah, how lonely it is to be invincible..."
Her clear, melodious voice drifted over.
Xu Lanqing's mouth twitched. He really wanted to tell her, "That's a disease. You need treatment."
But on second thought, he decided against