Ice Empress Acts, Level 98 Pressure Overwhelms the Field

The guard looked him up and down, his face showing hesitation.

A teenager, accompanied by four young women, claimed to be looking for the young sect leader.

"The young sect leader is not currently in the sect. Please return."

Dai Huabin frowned.

Ning Tian is not here?

That's not quite right. Based on the timeline, she should have already returned to her sect after the competition ended.

Are you sure?

The guard's face darkened. "I said I'm not here, and I mean it. Get out of here. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect isn't a place you can just come and go as you please."

Before Dai Huabin could say anything, an aged voice came from behind him.

"Wait a moment."

Two figures darted out from inside the mountain gate at great speed. They were two elderly men in gray robes, one fat and one thin, both with white hair.

Dai Huabin scanned the area with his spiritual power, and his heart sank slightly.

The Soul Power fluctuations of these two individuals are both above Level 90.

They are two Titled Douluo protecting the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

The fat one walked in front, scrutinizing Dai Huabin and the others from head to toe. His gaze lingered on Ice Empress and Snow Empress for two seconds before returning to Dai Huabin's face.

"You say you're from the Shrek Academy? What proof do you have?"

Dai Huabin took out the Shrek Academy student token from his soul-guided storage device and handed it over.

The portly old man took it, examined it, and then returned it. "Dai Huabin, I've heard the young sect leader mention that name before."

The thin old man next to him snorted coldly:

"So what if I mentioned it? The young sect leader isn't here; the sect won't just let outsiders in. Besides, you brought so many people with you; who knows if they have ulterior motives?"

Dai Huabin suppressed his temper:

"Seniors, I have a prior agreement with Ning Tian. If she is indeed not here, I can wait outside. But if it is convenient, please inform her."

The thin old man waved his hand. "There's no need for that. Young man, I advise you to be sensible and turn around and leave. The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect School is not a place anyone can cross."

Behind Dai Huabin, Ice Empress's lips twitched.

She whispered in Snow Empress's ear, "Those two old guys, they really have a death wish."

Snow Empress gently tugged at her sleeve, signaling her not to act impulsively.

But Ice Empress isn't in a good mood today.

After spending over ten days in the Far North, flying for two hours, I was still stopped at the gate by two level-94 veterans when I arrived?

She stepped forward and stood beside Dai Huabin.

"You two," Ice Empress's voice was calm, "Are you planning to let us leave, or are you planning to let us in?"

The portly old man frowned. "Young lady, who are you?"

"My identity is unimportant." Ice Empress tilted his head. "What's important is that you'd better not make me take action."

The thin old man was furious. "What a big mouth you have! You're just a young girl!"

Ice Empress released its Soul Power.

Level 98, Super Douluo.

The chill surged forth from the Ice Empress's body, instantly enveloping the entire mountain gate area.

A thin layer of white frost formed on the ground, and the moisture in the air froze directly into ice crystals, covering the guards' armor with a layer of ice crystals.

The two Titled Douluo's expressions changed simultaneously.

The moment the Level 98 Soul Power pressure descended, the fat old man and the thin old man almost simultaneously took three steps back.

It wasn't that they wanted to back down; it was just their bodies' instinctive reaction.

This level of suppression cannot be compensated for by skill and experience alone.

The gap between level 94 and Level 98 is an insurmountable chasm.

Moreover, Ice Empress's Ultimate Ice attribute itself has a strong suppressive effect. What these two old men are feeling right now is probably equivalent to being thrown into an ice hole while shirtless in the dead of winter.

The thin old man's face turned pale. He forced himself to release his Soul Power to resist, but against Ice Empress, this resistance was negligible.

"Who... who are you?!"

Ice Empress didn't bother to answer. She took a step forward, and the chill intensified.

The portly old man reacted quickly, grabbing his companion who was still trying to hold on, and said urgently:

"Stop! Senior, we were blind to your greatness, please forgive us!"

Ice Empress stopped and glanced at Dai Huabin.

Dai Huabin nodded to her.

Ice Empress withdrew its Soul Power.

As the chill dissipated, the frost on the ground began to melt, and the two guards collapsed to the ground, shivering like leaves.

The thin old man's lips were blue, clearly indicating that the blow had greatly affected him. The fat old man was somewhat better, but cold sweat was still beading on his forehead.

"Level 98... Super Douluo..." The fat old man's voice trembled, "May I ask your esteemed name, senior?"

Ice Empress put his hands back in his pockets, turned his head to look at the sky, and completely ignored them.

Dai Huabin stepped forward again. "Gentlemen, can we go in now?"

The portly old man wiped his brow. "Of course, of course, please come in. I'll go and inform the sect leader and the young sect leader right away."

He first gave a wink to a disciple inside the mountain gate, and the disciple took off running, clearly to deliver the message.

The five people followed the fat old man into the mountain gate.

Ice Empress walked at the very back, muttering, "Two level 94s, daring to block the way. Don't they even know their own strength?"

Snow Empress shook his head helplessly.

Dai Huabin glanced back at Ice Empress and said in a low voice, "That's enough, don't be too arrogant. They're from Ning Tian's sect."

"I know, I know," Ice Empress waved his hand. "It's just to give your little lover face."

"She's not my mistress."

"Soon."

Dai Huabin didn't respond to that question.

The group passed through the mountain gate and walked along the bluestone path into the sect.

The roadside was lined with all sorts of flowers and plants, neatly trimmed, and the buildings looked even more exquisite than they appeared from the outside.

The Glazed Tile Sect truly possesses profound resources; just looking at the varieties of spiritual herbs we've seen along the way, there are several that cannot be bought elsewhere even at exorbitant prices.

Di Lingxi's attention was quickly drawn to the flowerbeds by the roadside. She squatted down, smelled a purple flower, and then shook her head.

"It doesn't look appetizing."

Zhu Lu pulled her up. "Those are for decoration, not for eating."

"Oh."

After walking for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, several figures hurried over to an open square ahead.

Leading the group was a middle-aged woman dressed in dark purple sect robes, with a dignified appearance and composed demeanor. Behind her followed seven or eight sect disciples, all of whom looked tense.

This is Ning Tian's mother, Ning Qiushui, the current sect leader of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Although she only has the cultivation level of a level 79 Soul Sage, she has been in charge of the sect for many years and naturally exudes an aura of majesty.

As she walked, she sized up the group of uninvited guests, her expression somewhat grave.

Everyone in the sect felt that surge of Soul Power just now. The pressure of Level 98 Super Douluo —a powerhouse of this level—came to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect on his own initiative and forcibly suppressed two Titled Douluo who were protecting the sect. Whether he was friend or foe was still unknown.

"Who goes there?" Ning Qiushui stopped ten meters away, her tone neither humble nor arrogant. "I am Ning Qiushui, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Just as Dai Huabin was about to speak, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Huabin? You've arrived!"