Invincible!

Shui Yue'er puffed out her chest, unconvinced.

"Who says so? Yue'er can even massage the Captain's shoulders!"

As she spoke, she hopped onto the armrest of the sofa and began to gently knead Xue Tianyu's shoulders with her small, clenched fists. The view at her neckline swayed before Xue Tianyu's eyes; the girl was clearly doing it on purpose.

Shui Bing'er glared at her younger sister.

"Yue'er, behave yourself. Don't be so impudent."

Shui Yue'er stuck out her tongue, her hands never stopping their rhythm.

"The Captain hasn't said anything, Sister. You're just jealous."

At that moment, the lounge door was pushed open, and Xue Wu, Yu Hairou, and the other girls walked in. Without exception, they had all changed into various styles of sexy pajamas. With seven charming young girls gathered in the living room, the originally spacious area was instantly filled with a seductive atmosphere.

If any other man were sitting here, his blood would likely be surging and his composure long gone. But Xue Tianyu's expression remained unchanged; he had long since grown accustomed to being the center of attention. In this world where strength is supreme, possessing absolute, crushing power naturally grants one absolute dominance.

Yu Hairou boldly leaned against the coffee table, peeled a purple grape with her slender fingers, removed the seed, and carefully brought it to Xue Tianyu's lips.

"Captain, do we really not need you to show your face for tomorrow's match against Thunder Academy? That guy Yu Tianxin has always been arrogant."

Xue Tianyu opened his mouth to eat the grape, his fingertips accidentally brushing against Yu Hairou's lips, causing her to shiver and her cheeks to flush deep red.

"Arrogance requires capital," Xue Tianyu said, leaning back into the sofa and letting the girls massage him.

"What does that Yu Tianxin count for? A direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family? Before my extreme cold, he's nothing more than a four-legged lizard that carries a charge. I've crushed Yu Tianheng with ease; he isn't even fit to tie my shoes."

The statement was arrogant to the extreme. The girls' eyes lit up, their heartbeats quickening.

Xue Wu chimed in, her eyes filled with adoration.

"Exactly! Even that Dai Mubai from Shrek had his White Tiger Vajra Transformation shattered by the Captain. I heard he's still bedridden and can't get up! Yu Tianxin definitely won't even make it past us!"

Xue Tianyu sneered.

"That kind of trash couldn't even singe a hair on my head even if he burned his own essence blood; living is just a waste of air for him. And that Tang San, just a piece of garbage who plays with hidden weapons. If he dares to pull any more underhanded tricks, I won't even give him the chance to kowtow in the street."

Shui Bing'er stopped what she was doing, her expression becoming incredibly serious.

"Don't worry, Captain. The Skywater Team will never lose face for you. Whoever dares to stand in your way, we sisters will tear them to shreds!"

Time slipped away quietly amidst the idle chatter. The other girls tactfully retreated one by one, their eyes filled with envy for Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er as they left.

Only the three of them remained in the living room. Shui Bing'er glanced at the clock on the wall.

"Captain, it's late. Let Bing'er attend to your bath and change."

Xue Tianyu stood up, and Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er immediately followed, one on each side.

They arrived at the spacious, luxurious bathroom. The massive tub was already filled with hot water, and a layer of pale blue petals floated on the surface.

Shui Bing'er took a deep breath and stepped forward, her trembling hands undoing the buttons of Xue Tianyu's tunic. The garment slid off, revealing marble-like, well-defined muscles. Shui Bing'er felt her mouth go dry, and even breathing became difficult. She folded the clothes neatly to the side.

Shui Yue'er watched from the side, her face as red as a ripe apple. She covered her eyes with her hands, yet couldn't help but peek through the gaps between her fingers.

"If you want to look, then take your hands down," Xue Tianyu exposed her little trick.

Shui Yue'er was so embarrassed she wanted to find a hole to crawl into, but she obediently lowered her hands. Not only did she lower them, but she also boldly walked to the edge of the tub.

"Yue'er will help the Captain scrub his back."

Xue Tianyu stepped into the tub. The temperature of the steaming water plummeted the moment it touched his body. Tiny ice crystals even began to form on the petals floating on the surface.

Shui Bing'er rolled up her sleeves, took a soft towel, and knelt on the edge of the tub. She wiped his shoulders and arms with extreme care; every time her fingertips brushed against his icy skin, it sent a jolt through her heart.

"The Captain's body is truly beautiful," Shui Bing'er murmured, her eyes hazy and her voice filled with longing.

Shui Yue'er scrubbed Xue Tianyu's back vigorously from behind.

"Sister, you're so shameless, saying things like that."

Shui Bing'er retorted sharply.

"Your eyes were about to pop out just a moment ago, and you have the nerve to talk to me?"

Listening to the two sisters bicker, Xue Tianyu felt a rare sense of comfort. This feeling of being able to manipulate others at will was truly pleasant.

After bathing and changing into a clean robe, Xue Tianyu headed toward the bedroom. Shui Bing'er followed closely behind.

Shui Yue'er tried to follow as well, but Shui Bing'er blocked her at the door.

"Go back to your own room."

Shui Yue'er wouldn't have it, her eyes widening in protest.

"Why! I want to stay with the Captain too!"

Shui Bing'er asserted her authority as the elder sister.

"I'm on watch tonight. There's no room for you."

With that, she closed the door right in front of Shui Yue'er and locked it with a sharp click. Outside the door, Shui Yue'er stomped her feet in frustration, but there was nothing she could do.

The bedroom was dimly lit, with only a wall lamp on the nightstand emitting a warm, yellow glow.

Xue Tianyu sat propped up against the large headboard. Shui Bing'er held a dry towel, kneeling on the edge of the bed to help him dry his dripping hair. The room was deathly quiet, save for the soft sound of the towel rubbing against his hair and Shui Bing'er's slightly rapid breathing.

"You locked her out; she's going to hold a grudge, you know," Xue Tianyu said casually.

Shui Bing'er did not stop the movements of her hands, her voice laced with an intense, possessive desire.

"Yue'er is still young and doesn't understand. As for serving the Captain, having Bing'er alone is enough."

She set down the towel and reached back to undo the ribbons of her silk nightgown. The water-blue fabric slid down her fair shoulders, pooling at her waist. Her exquisite figure was revealed to the air without reservation.

Xue Tianyu raised his eyes, his gaze landing upon her. Shui Bing'er felt incredibly shy under this aggressive scrutiny, yet she forced herself not to cover up. Biting her red lips, she shifted her knees forward, inch by inch, until she was pressed against Xue Tianyu's chest.

"Captain..." Shui Bing'er's voice was as soft as melting water.

She buried her cheek into the crook of Xue Tianyu's neck, greedily inhaling the cool, unique scent that clung to him.

"Bing'er is truly afraid. Afraid that Huo Wu will snatch you away, afraid that another woman will take my place. You said today that only those with your permission may remain by your side."

She tilted her head back, her eyes shimmering with moisture.

"Bing'er wants to beg you for a total permission."

Xue Tianyu reached out and gripped her chin, applying a slight pressure. Her stunning face was filled with absolute submission and longing.

"Total permission?" He traced her delicate red lips with his thumb. "Do you know what those four words imply?"

Shui Bing'er nodded heavily.

"Bing'er knows. It means that from this day forward, this body of mine, this life, and even my soul belong to the Captain. If the Captain wants me to live, I shall live; if you want me to die, I would never dare to cling to life. I only ask that the Captain... do not cast me aside."

This confession was blunt and humble to the extreme. The dignified captain of the Skywater Team, a renowned jewel of the Heaven Dou Empire, had completely discarded all her pride before this man.

Xue Tianyu did not speak, merely loosening his grip slightly to wrap his arm around her slender waist.

In that instant, Shui Bing'er felt a weight lift from her heart.

Like a cat that had finally found its master, she clung tightly to Xue Tianyu's neck, offering herself up without reservation. The frigid air circulated through the bedroom, yet it could not extinguish the scorching flame burning in the young girl's heart.

Outside the door, Shui Yue'er had not gone far.

She pressed against the door panel, listening to the faint movements within, a blush spreading all the way to the roots of her neck. She bit her lip hard, her hands clenched into fists.

"Big sister is such a liar..." Shui Yue'er muttered under her breath, a stubborn light flickering in the depths of her eyes. "Next time, I will definitely get ahead of her!"

The next day. Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

The final match of the preliminaries, and the arena was packed to capacity.

The roar of tens of thousands of spectators was deafening.

On the stage, the entire Thunder Academy team had taken the field.

Yu Tianxin stood at the very front, lightning crackling across his body as the phantom of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon roared toward the heavens behind him.

Four soul rings of the optimal configuration pulsed beneath his feet.

He pointed toward the Skywater Team's resting area, his arrogance reaching its peak.

"Xue Tianyu, if you're a man, get up here! What kind of skill is it to hide behind a woman's skirts!"

In the Skywater Team's resting area, the temperature plummeted.

The girls all wore expressions of frost.

Shui Yue'er stopped peeling her grape and pouted angrily.

"This guy must be tired of living, daring to shout at the Captain like that."

Xue Tianyu sat in the leather master chair, eating the grape he had just brought to his lips.

He didn't even lift his eyelids.

Shui Bing'er's gaze was icy, her Ultimate Ice soul power erupting as murderous intent flared in her beautiful eyes.

"Captain, let me go tear his mouth apart. Let him see exactly what he is."

Xue Tianyu stood up and brushed a speck of non-existent dust from his pure white robes.

"No need. Since this electrified loach wants to court death, I shall grant his wish."

He took a single step, and his figure instantly vanished from where he stood.

When he reappeared, he was already standing in the center of the arena.

He had not released his martial soul, nor had he manifested his soul rings.

Xue Tianyu stood there casually, one hand behind his back.

The clamor in the stands came to an abrupt halt.

A massive sense of oppression made every soul master present feel as though breathing had become difficult.

Even Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi, seated in the VIP area, sat up straight instinctively.

Salas stared with wide, aged eyes, fixed upon the young man in white.

Yu Tianxin looked at the man before him—who was even more handsome than himself yet looked at him with complete indifference—and his fury ignited.

"You're courting death!"

He roared, his third and fourth soul rings lighting up in succession.

"Thunder Fury!"

"Ten Thousand Bolts of Thunder!"

A violent web of blue-purple lightning transformed into a colossal dragon of electricity, carrying an aura of destruction as it descended to engulf Xue Tianyu.

Xue Tianyu did not even bother to look up.

He simply raised his right hand and flicked it casually.

There were no flashy Soul Skills, only an extreme, pure cold.

The air froze in an instant.

The lightning filling the sky was locked in mid-air, emitting a strained, cracking sound.

The next second, the lightning dragon shattered with a roar, turning into ice crystals that showered down like snow.

Yu Tianxin's pupils contracted violently, his face filled with horror.

Before he could even attempt a defensive maneuver, a slender, fair hand had already pierced through the ice mist and clamped onto his throat.

Xue Tianyu lifted him into the air with one hand.

Yu Tianxin kicked his legs wildly, pouring the power of his thunder into Xue Tianyu's arm, yet he could not leave so much as a mark.

"Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon?" Xue Tianyu's tone was indifferent. "Nothing but a worm in the sewer."

Snap!

The sound of bone fracturing was crisp and piercing.

Yu Tianxin's struggles came to an abrupt halt. His limbs hung limply as he was tossed outside the arena like a pile of mud, his life or death unknown.

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

One could hear a pin drop.

The referee's mouth hung wide open, and he even forgot to announce the result.

In the spectator area below the stage.

Tang San clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, drawing blood, yet he dared not even breathe loudly.

"The champions of the Heaven Dou Division for this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament are the Skywater Team!"

It was unknown how much time had passed before the referee's trembling voice finally rang out through the amplified Soul Tool.

Xue Tianyu turned and walked off the arena, leaving everyone with nothing but a domineering, peerless white silhouette.

Night fell over the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.

The Taiji Hall, brightly lit and magnificent, was hosting a grand celebration banquet.

In name, this banquet was to celebrate all the teams of the Heaven Dou Division, but in reality, everyone's gaze was drifting toward the young man in white sitting at the head of the main table.

Xue Tianyu sat there quietly, holding a glass of fine wine.

Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er knelt on his left and right, occasionally pouring wine and serving him food.

The captain and vice-captain of the prestigious Skywater Team showed no trace of their usual pride as heaven-sent daughters, acting as docile as two golden canaries serving their master.

At the head of the table, Emperor Xue Ye raised his glass with a glowing face.

Ning Fengzhi sat beside him, also raising his glass in accompaniment.

"Today, the Skywater Team has taken the top spot, and Captain Xue Tianyu has displayed a peerless demeanor. Imperial We are greatly gratified!"

Emperor Xue Ye drained his glass in one gulp, his eyes burning as he looked at Xue Tianyu.

"For Captain Xue to possess such strength at such a young age, you will surely shake the continent in the future. If you are willing to remain and serve the Heaven Dou Empire, Imperial We can make an exception and grant you the title of a prince of a different surname, hereditary and perpetual! The resources within the imperial treasury shall be yours to command!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall erupted in an uproar.

A prince of a different surname!

What an incredible honor!

Countless young talents cast looks of maddening jealousy.

Xue Tianyu gently swirled the wine glass in his hand, not even glancing at Emperor Xue Ye.

"Not interested."

Three words, crisp and decisive. He left no room for negotiation.

The air in the hall froze instantly.

He had humiliated the Emperor of the Empire in front of everyone!

The members of the Royal Knights responsible for security were furious, their hands instantly gripping the hilts of their swords.

Xue Tianyu's eyes narrowed slightly, and an aura of extreme cold instantly enveloped the entire hall.

He hadn't even released his Martial Soul; this was merely the leakage of his aura.

The guards who had drawn their swords didn't even have time to scream before they were instantly transformed into lifelike ice sculptures.

The cold air recoiled from the blades, and the temperature of the entire hall plummeted to the freezing point.