Beauty

The Ice Phoenix spread its wings, carrying the god-level pressure of one looking down upon all living things, and crashed directly into the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.

There was no earth-shattering explosion.

There was only the crushing force of absolute destruction.

The cold air of the Ice Phoenix instantly froze the phantom of the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox into a massive ice sculpture.

Bang!

With a single flap of its wings, the Ice Phoenix shattered the fox ice sculpture into a sky full of ice dust on the spot.

With her Martial Soul Avatar forcibly shattered, Hu Liena suffered devastating injuries.

She spat out another mouthful of blood, her body collapsing onto the ground like a pile of mud.

She didn't even have the strength to stand up.

Xue Tianyu raised his right foot and stepped directly onto Hu Liena's back.

Crack!

Accompanied by the teeth-grinding sound of bone fracturing, Hu Liena's spine was severely deformed under the pressure.

"Ah!!!"

A heart-wrenching scream tore from Hu Liena's throat, making the scalp of anyone who heard it go numb.

Xue Tianyu slowly ground his foot down, his eyes looking at her as if she were an ant.

"Scream louder."

"Let your high and mighty Pope hear just how miserably her pride and joy is screaming."

Hu Liena clawed at the ice on the ground with both hands, her fingernails curling back and dripping with blood.

She struggled desperately to break free, but the foot pressing on her back remained as immovable as a great mountain.

The members of Martial Soul Hall in the stands were all staring with eyes split from rage.

"How dare you, you brat!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo roared, his nine soul rings erupting instantly as he prepared to charge off the stands.

Xue Tianyu's gaze suddenly swept toward Chrysanthemum Douluo.

His eyes were filled with a murderous intent as vast as a sea of corpses.

"If you dare take even half a step off that platform, I guarantee she will turn into a pile of minced meat right now."

Chrysanthemum Douluo's footsteps halted, his face turning livid, yet he truly did not dare to take another step.

Bibi Dong gritted her silver teeth, her voice dripping with extreme chill.

"Xue Tianyu, you have already won, let her go!"

Xue Tianyu threw his head back and laughed.

His laughter was filled with arrogance and wild defiance.

"Won?"

"I said earlier, this match is a deathmatch."

"As long as she hasn't admitted defeat herself, and as long as she hasn't breathed her last, the match isn't over."

He lowered his head, looking at Hu Liena beneath his feet, who was in so much pain she was on the verge of fainting.

"Say it, admit defeat."

Hu Liena's mouth was full of blood as she glared viciously at the toe of Xue Tianyu's shoe.

"I... will not... admit it... even in death..."

Xue Tianyu nodded coldly.

"Very spirited."

"I like crushing the pride people are most proud of the most."

He raised his right hand, his fingertips condensing a tiny yet razor-sharp Frost Sword Qi.

With a casual flick, he struck.

Puchi!

The sword qi pierced directly through Hu Liena's left shoulder.

The blood had barely sprayed out before it was frozen by the extreme cold into a blood-red ice flower.

Hu Liena let out another miserable wail.

Xue Tianyu remained expressionless.

Another streak of sword qi shot out.

It pierced through her right knee.

The kneecap shattered, and her entire right leg was rendered useless.

Across the entire plaza, only the intermittent, wretched screams of Hu Liena and the sound of frigid energy slicing through flesh remained.

Every spectator felt a chill run down their spine, as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

This youth was not competing at all; he was unilaterally slaughtering the Saintess of Martial Soul Hall!

Shui Bing'er and the others watched from beneath the stage with hearts pounding in terror, yet no one dared to speak up to stop him.

They knew that once their captain made a decision, no one could change it.

"Still going to hold on?"

Xue Tianyu kicked Hu Liena in the side.

Hu Liena's body rolled several times before coming to a stop, face turned toward the sky.

She no longer looked human.

Her entire body was covered in wounds so deep the bone was visible, all sealed shut by ice, making even the act of bleeding a luxury.

Her once alluring and charming face was stained terrifyingly by her own blood.

Her breathing grew increasingly faint.

Hu Liena lay in a pool of blood, her life hanging by a thread.

Xue Tianyu raised his foot, hovering it over the back of her neck.

With just a slight exertion of force, this high and mighty Saintess of Martial Soul Hall would perish on the spot.

On the steps of the Pope Palace, Bibi Dong could finally no longer endure such cruel torture.

Her scepter slammed heavily into the ground, emitting a deafening roar.

"Enough!"

Bibi Dong glared at the arena, her chest heaving violently.

Her towering, ample bosom swayed with her rage.

She gritted her silver teeth tightly.

"Martial Soul Hall Academy, we concede!"

These words were spat from the Pope's mouth, laced with gnashing, hateful resentment.

The entire audience fell into instant, deathly silence.

The arrogant Martial Soul Hall had actually bowed its head on its own home turf.

It had bowed to a mere youth.

Xue Tianyu ceased his movements, casually wiping the blood-stained soles of his shoes on Hu Liena's clothes.

"Wouldn't it have been better to say that sooner?"

"To insist on suffering this physical torment—truly senseless."

He turned to look at the referee at the edge of the arena, his eyes filled with mockery.

"Are you not going to announce the result?"

The referee jolted as if waking from a dream, frantically wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.

"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, grand final champions..."

"Skywater Academy!"

Shui Bing'er and the others cheered and jumped for joy below the stage, tears of excitement streaming from their eyes.

They had done it.

Or rather, Xue Tianyu had led them to create history.

Bibi Dong's face turned ashen, and she waved a hand.

Three soul bones radiating dazzling light floated in mid-air.

These were the championship rewards Martial Soul Hall had originally prepared for the Golden Generation.

Xue Tianyu beckoned without the slightest hesitation.

Frigid energy transformed into an invisible hand, pulling the three soul bones directly into his possession.

"Many thanks for your generosity, Pope."

"I shall reluctantly accept these few bones."

Having said this, he ignored the murderous gaze of Bibi Dong entirely.

He walked straight off the arena, surrounded by the group of Skywater girls, and strode away.

Night fell, and the Skywater Palace within Martial Soul City was brightly lit.

The great hall was filled with sumptuous wine and delicacies.

With no outsiders to disturb them, tonight was an absolute celebration belonging to the Skywater Team.

Shui Yue'er had changed into a water-blue silk dress, the fabric clinging tightly to her form.

It outlined her youthful, beautiful curves to perfection.

She held a glass of red wine and walked straight over to sit beside Xue Tianyu.

She took the opportunity to hook her arm through Xue Tianyu's, pressing her entire body against him.

"Captain, you were just too domineering today!"

"When you stepped on that Hu Liena, I was so excited I nearly fainted."

Shui Yue'er tilted her head back, her eyes filled with little stars.

A large expanse of snow-white skin at her neckline shimmered in and out of view with her rapid breathing.

Xue Tianyu picked up his wine glass and took a sip.

"It was just a small scene."

"Those pieces of trash from Martial Soul Hall aren't worth me using my full strength."

Shui Bing'er walked over at this moment as well.

She was wearing a moon-white evening gown, her temperament cold and noble.

But when she looked at Xue Tianyu, that cold gaze instantly melted into a pool of spring water.

She gently pulled Shui Yue'er away and sat down on Xue Tianyu's other side.

"Yue'er, don't be so handsy with the Captain; it's improper."

Shui Yue'er stuck out her tongue, but her hands only hugged that arm tighter.

The softness of her chest pressed firmly against the man's arm.

"Sister, you're just too reserved."

"The Captain is so outstanding; if we don't keep a close eye on him, he'll be snatched away by someone else sooner or later."

A flush of red rose to Shui Bing'er's cheeks as she raised her glass to toast Xue Tianyu.

"Captain, this glass is for you."

"Without you, the Skywater Team could never have stood at that peak."

Xue Wu also walked over with a glass in her hand.

This usually heroic and spirited vice-captain now had a captivating, drunken flush on her cheeks.

"Captain, I toast you as well."

"No matter where you go in the future, I, Xue Wu, am willing to follow."

Xue Tianyu raised his glass and clinked it gently against theirs.

The crisp sound of glass colliding was exceptionally clear in the noisy hall.

His gaze swept over Shui Bing'er's long, straight legs and then looked at Xue Wu's proud figure.

"Spare me the polite talk."

"You only need to remember that as long as you follow me, this world will be ours sooner or later."

After a glass of wine, the girls' faces became even more radiant and delicate.

Princess Xue Ke walked over gracefully from the side.

She was now completely devoted to Xue Tianyu, disregarding even the face of the Heaven Dou Royal Family.

She personally carried a plate of peeled Purple Jade Grape and walked up to Xue Tianyu.

Bending her knees, she knelt directly on the carpet.

"Tianyu, have some fruit to help with the wine."

Xue Ke peeled a grape and carefully brought it to Xue Tianyu's lips.

Xue Tianyu opened his mouth and bit the grape.

He took the opportunity to gently graze her fair fingertips with his lips.

Xue Ke shuddered, her ears turning completely red.

Her breathing instantly became rapid.

She lowered her head, her voice as thin as a mosquito's hum.

"As long as Tianyu likes it, Xue Ke will peel them for you every day."

This imperial-like enjoyment made the atmosphere in the entire hall extremely ambiguous.

After three rounds of drinks, the banquet dispersed.

The night grew deep.

Xue Tianyu left the hall and returned to his exclusive courtyard deep within the palace.

Pushing open the door, an extremely pure, frigid aura rushed toward him.

It was the unique aura of the Two Ice and Snow Emperors.

On the expansive daybed, Snow Emperor lay on her side, flipping through an ancient tome.

She wore a snow-white dress, her three thousand strands of dark hair cascading like a waterfall across the silk.

The hem of her skirt curled slightly, revealing a glimpse of jade-like feet that put frost and snow to shame.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, Snow Emperor looked up.

A flash of startling tenderness instantly appeared in those clear, peerless eyes.

"You've returned."

Xue Tianyu walked to the side of the bed, snatched the ancient tome from her hands, and tossed it casually onto the side table.

"It's late; why are you still reading these?"

Snow Emperor obediently sat up, reaching out a jade hand to tuck a stray lock of hair behind her ear.

"Waiting for you."

The two simple words were filled with endless tenderness and attachment.

Ever since she poured out her heart in the hot spring a few days ago, the cold, icy shell surrounding Snow Emperor had completely shattered.

In front of Xue Tianyu, she was merely a little woman longing to be cherished.

At this moment, a dainty head poked out from behind the nearby screen.

Ice Emperor blinked her large eyes and slipped out with a mischievous grin.

She was wearing a small, emerald-green spaghetti-strap dress.

Her two fair, slender legs dangled and swayed in the air.

"Tianyu, the way you looked on the stage today—even I was moved."

Ice Emperor ran over barefoot.

She threw herself directly into Xue Tianyu's arms.

Wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, she hung onto him like a koala.

Xue Tianyu reached out to support her, catching her firm, shapely hips steadily.

He carried her directly onto the spacious bed.

"You little girl, you're getting more and more unruly."

Ice Emperor pouted her rosy lips, her long, beautiful legs instinctively wrapping around Xue Tianyu's waist.

"Who's a little girl?"

"In terms of age, I'm much older than you."

"But then again..."

She leaned into Xue Tianyu's ear, her breath as fragrant as orchids.

It carried the unique, icy-cool scent belonging to a beast of the Far North.

"As long as you're willing, you can call me whatever you like in bed."

Snow Emperor watched the two of them frolicking, unable to resist reaching out with a jade finger to gently pinch a bit of soft flesh at Ice Emperor's waist.

"Bing'er, stop pestering him; he exhausted quite a bit of soul power today."

Ice Emperor let out a playful cry, rubbed her waist, and made a face at Snow Emperor.

"Snow Maiden, are you already starting to dote on your man?"

"Who was it a few days ago in the hot spring, crying and shouting, 'I like you'?"

Snow Emperor's stunning face turned red down to the roots of her neck in an instant.

She reached out in shy annoyance to cover Ice Emperor's mouth.

"You wretched girl, say another word and I'll tear your mouth shut!"

The two peerless overlords of the Far North were currently bickering on the bed like ordinary girls.

Springtime scenery was revealed, skirts fluttering in the air.

Large expanses of snow-white skin dazzled the eyes.

Xue Tianyu leaned against the headboard, hands behind his head, quietly admiring this beautiful scene.

A moment later, he reached out with his strong arms and pulled Snow Emperor directly into his embrace.

Snow Emperor let out a soft cry as she fell into his broad chest.

The familiar sound of his heartbeat echoed in her ears, and she instantly quieted down.

With her cheek pressed against Xue Tianyu's collarbone, she greedily breathed in the masculine scent radiating from him.

"Tianyu..."

Snow Emperor looked up, her gaze as shimmering as water.

"The tournament is completely over."

"I promised you before that I would help you break through the Heavenly Tribulation after the tournament."

"Your soul power has reached a critical point now; when do you intend to begin?"

Xue Tianyu ran his fingers through the Snow Emperor's silky long hair, toying with it gently.

"No rush."

"Breaking through the Heavenly Tribulation is no small matter; we need to find an absolutely safe place."

"Let's wait until we leave Martial Soul City."

The Ice Emperor leaned in, hugging Xue Tianyu's arm from the other side.

She squeezed her entire body into the crook of his arm.

"When the Heavenly Tribulation descends, the commotion from the Thunder Punishment will be immense."

"But with me and the Snow Maiden here, even if the sky falls, we can hold it up for you."

Xue Tianyu looked down at the two peerlessly beautiful women in his arms.

"With you both here, I fear nothing."

He lowered his head and pressed a heavy kiss onto the Snow Emperor's delicate, crimson lips.

The Snow Emperor closed her eyes, responding passionately.

Her hands wrapped around Xue Tianyu's broad back, her fingertips sinking deep into his solid muscles.

The Ice Emperor, not to be outdone, refused to fall behind.

She leaned in directly and planted a kiss on Xue Tianyu's cheek.

"I want one too!"

Although the temperature in the room was extremely low, the atmosphere was heated to the extreme.

Just as the three were sharing their intimacy, a faint sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

"Captain, are you asleep?"

Shui Bing'er's hesitant voice sounded from outside.

The Snow Emperor and the Ice Emperor exchanged a glance, each smoothing out their disheveled dresses.

"Come in," Xue Tianyu said in a clear voice.

The door was pushed open gently.

Sisters Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er stood at the entrance.

To everyone's surprise, both had changed into extremely sheer silk nightgowns.

Shui Bing'er's was deep blue, while Shui Yue'er's was light blue.

The fabric, thin as a cicada's wing, could barely conceal their graceful figures.

Through the light, one could even vaguely see the outlines of their undergarments.

As soon as Shui Bing'er entered and saw the disheveled Snow Emperor and Ice Emperor on the bed, she became instantly flustered.

Her face flushed red to the tips of her ears in a flash.

"I'm sorry, Captain, I've disturbed you."