Going to Skywater Academy

"Second Soul Skill, Ice Ring Armor!"

Shui Bing'er unleashed her second soul skill, though she did not apply it to herself, but rather onto the injured Li Jiuxuan.

"Protecting him is useless; he will die today!"

Yu Qingquan surged forward with lightning, unleashing his third soul skill to strike at Li Jiuxuan, who was held in Shui Bing'er's arms!

"Condense!"

Shui Bing'er gave a soft command, gathering ice to manifest countless ice blades behind her. In the frozen, snowy expanse, the blades gleamed with sharp, lethal intent, vibrating violently.

Without a moment's hesitation, she launched them. The ice blades behind her shot forth, tearing through the air with a brilliant display of soul power!

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Seeing this, the young man threw out his lightning-infused fist in advance to intercept. Lightning and ice collided, mutually disintegrating as the shockwaves of soul power rattled the frozen landscape.

"Mere ice blades cannot stop my lightning!"

Seeing his lightning fist hold back the blades, the young man curled his lips in a sneer, feeling that this opponent was nothing special.

"Is that so?"

Shui Bing'er remained expressionless, lifting a slender fingertip: "Then let the blizzard rage even more fiercely!"

"Swish, swish, swish!"

In the blink of an eye, the ice blades transformed from a single volley into a dense, meteor-like downpour. Accompanied by the swirling snow and peerless cold, they swept across the entire area!

"What! The impact of these blades is shattering my internal meridians—ahhh!"

Yu Qingquan felt as if he had been struck by lightning; his own electricity was scattered and extinguished.

His entire body endured the impact of countless ice blades, blood spraying everywhere. Had he not been protected by his soul power, he would have perished instantly!

With just one move, his body was sent flying, crashing into the snow where he struggled to sit up.

Covered in blood, he found himself unable to stand on his own. Just like the commoner from before, he lay paralyzed on the ground, stripped of the ability to resist!

"Who, who exactly are you!"

He felt a surge of panic; as fellow Soul Elders, how could the gap in their bloodline and strength be so vast?

"Chief of Skywater Academy, Shui Bing'er, Level 31 Control System Battle Soul Elder!" Shui Bing'er stated, her voice as cold as frost, echoing across the vast snowy domain.

As Shui Bing'er declared her name, Yu Qingquan's pupils contracted. He did not know who Shui Bing'er was, but he knew what kind of existence Skywater Academy was.

Skywater Academy might not truly compare to the Upper Three Sects, but it was at least the top-tier academy power beneath them.

Crucially, she was their Chief, the most outstanding of the younger generation!

Yu Qingquan was a member of the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon Clan, but he was born of a concubine, possessed a mutated martial soul, and held a lowly status.

Compared to her, the difference was like heaven and earth!

While he was still in shock, Li Jiuxuan quietly dragged his wounded body and slowly stood up.

Though he still stumbled, his body had largely recovered, and his wounds had already healed.

He first walked unsteadily toward the two Tool Soul Elders who had been frozen, his eyes fixed on them with venomous intent.

At this moment, the two were not dead, merely sealed within the ice. What was this child... planning to do?

"Hum!"

The next moment, Li Jiuxuan circulated the soul power within his body, radiating waves of extreme cold.

Blue light flared brilliantly!

"Boom!"

Then, he threw a punch!

The fist, wrapped in the power of ice, shattered one of the ice sculptures!

The Tool Soul Elder was smashed into countless pieces, his eyes filled with disbelief and terror.

They had only been imprisoned, not dead; they had watched with their own eyes as they were blasted into fragments!

A Level 32 Soul Elder had fallen just like that!

"Boom!"

Of course, that was not enough. Li Jiuxuan threw another punch, shattering the second ice sculpture, scattering it across the ground!

That was right; Li Jiuxuan wanted revenge. Taking advantage of this golden opportunity, he would kill all three of those who had slaughtered his village!

The two Tool Soul Elders were the first to be reduced to fragments, buried in the frozen wasteland!

Subsequently, Li Jiuxuan dragged his stumbling body, changed direction, and walked slowly toward Yu Qingquan.

"Whoosh—"

Accompanied by the biting cold wind, the gaze Li Jiuxuan fixed upon him was like that of a wolf that had starved for weeks—ferocious and icy!

"Commoner, what, what are you trying to do? I, I am a member of the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon Clan..."

Yu Qingquan's face was suddenly filled with absolute terror!

It was obvious what Li Jiuxuan intended to do!

Li Jiuxuan picked up the long blade that had fallen to the ground, channeled his soul power, and wrapped it in a frigid chill, restoring its lethal edge!

"No, no, spare me! I won't attack you again, I promise!"

Yu Qingquan was truly terrified. Having lost all his soul power and suffering from severe injuries, he could barely stand; even a common mortal could beat him to death now.

Li Jiuxuan quickly arrived before him, staring him down intensely!

That gaze was like the Lord of the Nine Netherworlds looking down, filled with the weight of judgment, while the long blade in his hand was nothing short of a death warrant!

"I can give you compensation, so much compensation! You can't... ah... no... don't... ahhh!"

Amidst the wails, Li Jiuxuan remained expressionless, hacking down blow after blow until his hands were splattered with blood.

Yu Qingquan's body was riddled with holes, his internal organs ruptured, and his eyes bulged as he died in excruciating agony!

Thus, Yu Qingquan, who had spent his life committing evil, was slaughtered just like a pig!

Watching Li Jiuxuan's actions, Shui Bing'er was slightly surprised, but she felt no inclination to blame him.

She rose slowly and looked at the child.

According to what that group had revealed earlier, Li Jiuxuan must have awakened a very powerful beast martial soul.

Seeing him now, it was clear he possessed Innate Full Soul Power!

This was something that would cause great clans and sects to fight and scramble over; no wonder he was being hunted.

"And it's an ice-type as well..."

Shui Bing'er murmured. It was a pity he wasn't a girl, otherwise, she would have asked if Li Jiuxuan was willing to join Skywater Academy.

Having finished off the three men, Li Jiuxuan stumbled and collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.

The three executioners had been brought to justice, which would hopefully bring some solace to the departed souls of his village.

"Do you need me to take you home?"

Shui Bing'er approached Li Jiuxuan, offering sympathetic concern rather than complaint.

"I... I have no home left..."

Li Jiuxuan hugged his knees in desolation, his blood-stained hands appearing starkly conspicuous. "Father, Mother, everyone in the village... they are all dead..."

Shui Bing'er opened her mouth, then hesitated...

So that was it. No wonder he had put so much force into every strike; those men had committed such deep sins that they deserved to die!

The two remained silent in the wind and snow for a long time. Driven by a sense of guilt, Shui Bing'er asked, "Then, would you be willing to come back to Skywater Academy with me?"

Li Jiuxuan slowly raised his head, looking at the beautiful Shui Bing'er, his blood-smeared pupils meeting hers.

Shui Bing'er smiled gently, crouched down to stroke the top of Li Jiuxuan's head, and said proudly, "It is one of the best academies on the entire continent. Although it doesn't accept boys, you can settle down there for now. The learning atmosphere at the academy is excellent; even if you aren't an official student, you can still learn many things!"

"Sky... Skywater Academy..."

"Yes, my master, Shui Yuerong, is the Dean of Skywater Academy. She is incredibly capable, and with her there, no one will ever be able to bully you again!"

Looking into Shui Bing'er's eyes, Li Jiuxuan felt not a shred of malice, only sincerity.

She was not despicable like the people from the Blue Lightning Overlord Dragon Clan; she gave off a heartwarming, gentle feeling.

She looked so beautiful when she smiled.

Li Jiuxuan realized that Shui Bing'er only appeared cold and frosty when she wasn't smiling because of her delicate, clear-cut features.

In reality, she was a gentle big sister.

"Okay, I am willing to go to Skywater Academy with you, Sister."

For the first time in a long while, Li Jiuxuan smiled. Having shed his vigilance and hatred, he looked as refined and clear-eyed as any other boy his age.

"Good, let's go..."

Shui Bing'er couldn't help but pinch Li Jiuxuan's adorable cheek, feeling how soft and delicate it was. "Let's go home..."