Outside Star Luo City.
With the strength of two Peak Douluos, the Ice Empress and Xuanzi arrived in the sky outside Star Luo City in mere moments.
There were no towns below them, only countryside.
All that could be seen were stretches of lush woodland and mountainous terrain.
This was an area the Star Luo Empire had not yet had time to urbanize.
Few people passed through here even on ordinary days.
Moreover, the two of them were high in the sky. Although the shock waves from a battle between Peak Douluos would be terrifyingly powerful, they were unlikely to affect ordinary people.
Xuanzi looked at the Ice Empress floating calmly before him, his expression somewhat grave.
Although he had invited her to battle to save face, he did not have much confidence.
In truth, Xuanzi was far from certain of victory.
He was already riding a tiger and could not get off; this was a choice he had no alternative but to make.
But things had come this far, and a battle was clearly unavoidable.
Xuanzi glanced down out of the corner of his eye.
Bai Luo, Ma Xiaotao, Xu Jiawei and his sister, along with several people from Shrek Academy, had already arrived nearby.
With others present, backing down was impossible, even if Xuanzi wanted to.
Given his proud nature and desperate need to save face, bowing his head before Shrek Academy's students would be more painful than death.
At this point, Xuanzi could only assume the bearing of a lofty master.
He raised one hand and made a customary gesture inviting his opponent to begin.
"Please, after you."
By contrast, the Ice Empress had no such concerns.
Only one thought occupied her mind.
Fight!
"You're really dragging this out!"
With a cold snort, the Ice Empress attacked