Ma Xiaotao Who Wanted to Eat Someone

As she felt the Soul Power within her continuously surge, yet produce not the slightest flame, while even the temperature rapidly dropped to an unbearable level, panic inevitably rose in her heart. What was going on? What exactly was going on?

My flames, my heat, my Martial Soul—why won't you answer me?

The tall, stunningly curvaceous girl finally could not hold back any longer. She raised her hand and struck at the ice around her.

If that was the case, then she would rely on her formidable physical strength to smash through the ice and carve out a path!

Crack—

The arrogant flame fiend, Ma Xiaotao, became like an incomparably violent bulldozer, throwing a fist straight into the ice. Yet all it produced was a crisp collision and a clear crack. There was none of the usual sight of ice shattering apart.

"Huh? What?"

Ma Xiaotao froze, staring at the scene before her in disbelief.

Was this a joke? Had she fallen into some illusion? Or had she been confused by a spiritual Soul Skill?

This punch of hers—this punch while under Martial Soul Possession—might not split mountains or shatter the earth, but smashing some ice should have been perfectly normal, right? Even a prison created by an ice Element Martial Soul like Ling Luochen's could not withstand more than two blows from her. So why was it like this now?

Was this really something a first-year student could accomplish?

What she did not know was that although Lin You's Ultimate Ice had yet to reach the realm of Absolute Zero, its toughness had not diminished in the slightest!

Ultimate Ice in the Douluo World ranged from minus 150 to minus 200 degrees, but that did not mean it was the ultimate limit of temperature.

Absolute Zero was an important concept in physics. It represented the lowest possible temperature: minus 273.15 degrees Celsius.

At this temperature, the internal energy of matter would approach zero, and the movement of molecules and atoms would completely cease.

Under ordinary conditions, ice was relatively soft. Even Ice Wall and ice shield Soul Skills released by Soul Masters could be scratched or even broken by opponents, because the gaps in their molecular arrangement were too large.

However, as the temperature of ice gradually dropped and even approached Absolute Zero, the forces between its molecules changed. Under Lin You's active control, the ice around Ma Xiaotao had molecular motion that was nearly halted. The gaps between molecules became smaller, and they even adhered to one another, greatly increasing the ice's hardness. Its structure became incredibly stable and difficult to destroy.

In theory, at Absolute Zero, the hardness of ice would approach infinity.

Of course, the ice before them had not reached infinite hardness. Otherwise, Ma Xiaotao would not have managed to create even a crack in it. But if she wanted to shatter it completely, the strength of a mere Soul Emperor was not enough.

Outside.

Watching his disciple's movements become increasingly frantic and agitated, Yan Shaozhe let out an almost imperceptible sigh and flashed above Sea God Lake.

She had actually lost.

The disciple he had painstakingly nurtured had actually lost to two little kids. This was simply... simply beyond explanation.

Although she had not used her most violent Sixth Soul Skill, Phoenix Meteor Shower, and had only used her Second Soul Skill, Phoenix Bathing in Fire, to enhance herself, Yan Shaozhe saw the situation with perfect clarity. There was simply no space within the ice for flames to burn. They were extinguished instantly.

Without flames, without heat, burning Soul Power in vain was useless. The destructive power of Soul Skills would be suppressed to the lowest point.

Even if Soul Power was used to strengthen the body, the hardness of that solid ice had reached an utterly inconceivable level.

In such an environment, the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul was probably nothing more than an oversized chicken.

However, because of this, Yan Shaozhe gave Lin You a long look, his eyes filled with the delight of discovering an uncut gem.

Sure enough, his teacher's judgment had not been wrong.

"Student Lin, the sparring match is over. Xiaotao has admitted defeat. Ultimate Ice truly is remarkable." Yan Shaozhe stood on the ice with a smile.

Silently, powerful light energy emerged like sunlight and shone upon the ice, intending to melt it completely.

Yet after several seconds, Yan Shaozhe discovered that the ice was so hard that only a small pit less than a meter wide had appeared. The smile on his face froze.

Three minutes later, a graceful figure climbed out of Sea God Lake, dripping wet.

Ma Xiaotao shook her drenched red hair, completely unconcerned about displaying her figure before the two youngsters. Waves of heat rose from her body, and within seconds, she was dry from head to toe.

"Inner Academy, Ma Xiaotao. Martial Soul: Evil Fire Phoenix. Level sixty-five Soul Emperor."

The red-haired, pink-eyed girl looked seriously at the two eleven-year-old children before her as she introduced herself.

Her gaze—especially the way she looked at Lin You—was intensely aggressive, as if she wanted to swallow him whole.

Seeing this woman flaunt the figure she herself did not have, Huo Yuhao felt her fists clench.

Damn it, what are you showing off for!

Though she felt somewhat hostile inside, Huo Yuhao still introduced herself properly. "Outer Academy first year, Huo Yuhao. Martial Soul: Spirit Eye. Level eighteen Soul Master."

"Outer Academy first year, Lin You. As for my Martial Soul... Air, I suppose. Level fifteen Soul Master."

Lin You dispersed the various elements gathered nearby and nodded.

The three of them had briefly gotten acquainted. After Yan Shaozhe sized up Huo Yuhao, he revealed a satisfied smile and said, "Hehe, all right, children. Come with me. We'll go to Sea God Pavilion first. Xiaotao, take Lin You. Huo Yuhao, come with me."

Yan Shaozhe came to Huo Yuhao's side and slung an arm over her shoulder. The next moment, he took her swiftly across Sea God Lake, racing toward the central island.

Meanwhile, Ma Xiaotao gave the boy before her a seductive, appraising look. A flush gradually rose over her face, and her pink, alluring eyes gleamed like blooming peach blossoms.

But her slender hand firmly seized Lin You's arm. Violence and beauty blended together, brewing an enticingly sweet fragrance as she breathed softly, "Junior, please."

Before Lin You could say anything, she took him away from the Lakeside Path.

Sea God Lake was vast, the largest area within Shrek Academy. The group ran over the water's surface, and only after passing through the mist did the island gradually come into view.

Along the way, Lin You's heart had climbed into his throat. He did not even dare look directly at the woman beside him, who seemed to radiate a vivid, intoxicating fragrance.

Gah! Help! She's going to eat someone!

Where are Mu En, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao? Save me!

Far away at the school gate, Wang Dong, who was eating, raised her head in confusion. Lin You? (No concern.)

Fortunately, when Lin You finally set foot solidly on Sea God Island, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Safe.

At least I won't be dragged somewhere remote and forcefully taught about things at lightning speed.

Sea God Island appeared to cover only a few square kilometers. Many pavilions of different styles had been built across the hill-like island.

It was quiet here, without any noise or commotion, like a paradise apart from the world.

Towering hundred-meter trees stood throughout the island, while secluded paths led to unknown places. Beneath the omnipresent light energy, even the sunlight became warm and gentle. It made one want to squint and enjoy the tranquility radiating from within.

"So this is... Sea God Island! I heard it's also the most central place in Shrek Academy!"

Lin You could not conceal his excitement. Although he and Brother Sky Dream had joined forces to use that bold God-Making Plan to raise his credibility and attract investment, he had not relaxed for even a moment until a few days ago. He had been anxious every day, terrified that Shrek Academy would cut him open.

But now that he had arrived here, he could finally breathe easier.

It worked. It worked!

"Come with me." Yan Shaozhe walked slowly ahead, following the small path all the way to a pavilion at the very top.