Recaps

Gu Wuchen absorbed a sixteen-thousand-year Soul Ring, gained four Soul Power levels, and tested his Third Soul Skill before the Snow Empress and Ice Empress accompanied him to Ice Arrival City. He received a mysterious summons to visit the Ice God Hall after reaching Soul King, then reunited with his mother at the Gu Clan residence.

• The Ice Empress questioned the Snow Empress about secretly staying in contact with Gu Wuchen, but their conversation was interrupted when he finished absorbing his Soul Ring.
• Gu Wuchen's Soul Power rose from level thirty to level thirty-four, and his Third Soul Skill struck with both sword power and a mental shock.
• The Snow Empress admired Gu Wuchen's Soul Skill, and the Ice Empress asked to visit his home; Gu Wuchen invited both women to come.
• A mysterious voice told Gu Wuchen to reach Soul King and then find it at the Ice God Hall.
• Gu Wuchen, the Snow Empress, and the Ice Empress traveled to Ice Arrival City, where Shen Suwei embraced her returning son and welcomed his companions to the Gu Clan residence.

Gu Linchuan asked Gu Wuchen to resolve a dispute with the Dai and Zhu families over their share of the Gu Clan’s new products, and Gu Wuchen agreed to negotiate in the Star Luo Empire. After dinner, the Snow Empress and Ice Empress took Gu Wuchen to his room, where the Ice Empress confronted the Snow Empress about entering his Sea of Consciousness and demanded the same access.

• The Ice Empress enjoyed the Gu family’s home and tea while Shen Suwei prepared dinner.
• Gu Linchuan returned, met the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, and praised Gu Wuchen for reaching Soul Elder.
• Gu Linchuan explained that the Dai and Zhu families were protesting their allocation of new products and asked Gu Wuchen to negotiate.
• Gu Wuchen agreed to handle the dispute in the Star Luo Empire, and Shen Suwei served dinner to the guests.
• After the meal, the Snow Empress and Ice Empress led Gu Wuchen to his room, where the Ice Empress revealed she knew the Snow Empress had entered his Sea of Consciousness and asked to enter too.

Gu Wuchen prepared to travel to the Star Luo Empire with new Ice Lotus Body-Tempering Liquid samples, while Shen Suwei revealed her connections there and chose to accompany him. They arrived in Star Luo City, where the Gu Clan’s emblem secured them immediate passage through the gates.

• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress settled into Gu Wuchen’s Sea of Consciousness, argued over him, and asked him to bring pastries on his trip.
• Gu Linchuan gave Gu Wuchen samples of the Gu Clan’s newly developed Ice Lotus Body-Tempering Liquid and entrusted him with decisions about selling it in the Star Luo Empire.
• Shen Suwei said she would accompany Gu Wuchen to visit the Zhu Family’s matriarch and revealed that Bo Saixi was an old acquaintance whom Gu Wuchen should call Auntie.
• Gu Wuchen set off with Shen Suwei, packed pastries for the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, and reached Star Luo City a few days later.
• The guards recognized the Gu Clan’s Ice Lotus emblem on their carriage and let Gu Wuchen and Shen Suwei pass through the city gates without questioning them.

Gu Wuchen confronted the Zhu and Dai families over their demands for larger quotas of the Gu Clan’s new product. After warning that the Gu Clan could withdraw from the Star Luo Empire, he left the family leaders wary and facing his rebuke.

• Li Mu welcomed Shen Suwei and Gu Wuchen to the Gu Clan’s Star Luo City branch and reported that the Dai and Zhu families had repeatedly pressured her for larger product quotas.
• Gu Wuchen ordered Li Mu to summon the Zhu Family matriarch and Dai Family head, then told Shen Suwei that he would handle the business negotiations.
• Dai Tianheng and Zhu Qingyan arrived expecting to meet Gu Linchuan and were surprised to find Gu Wuchen leading the meeting.
• Gu Wuchen presented the Ice Lotus Soul-Tempering Liquid, explained its grades, and warned that the Gu Clan could withdraw its business from the Star Luo Empire.
• Gu Wuchen criticized the families’ greed, and Zhu Liuyan stood and apologized to him.

Gu Wuchen met with the Dai and Zhu family heads over business before Dai Mubai and three others barged in. Dai Mubai challenged Gu Wuchen and accused him of pursuing his fiancée, while Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun rejected his claims.

• Gu Wuchen warned Zhu Qingyan about risking the families’ business, and Dai Tianheng apologized for the pressure their side had applied.
• Dai Weisi, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing forced their way into the courtyard and found Dai Tianheng and Zhu Qingyan bowing to Gu Wuchen.
• Dai Mubai criticized his father for bowing and demanded that the Dai Family receive more goods because it ruled the Star Luo Empire.
• Dai Mubai accused Gu Wuchen of seducing Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, but both sisters stepped forward to rebuke him.
• Zhu Zhuqing called Dai Mubai disgusting and confronted him over his drinking and carousing in Star Luo City.

Gu Wuchen confronted Dai Mubai after the young royal accused him of favoring the Zhu Family and pursuing his fiancée. Dai Mubai’s outburst exposed his own hypocrisy, and Zhu Zhuqing rebuked him as the argument continued.

• Zhu Qingyan admitted that Gu Wuchen far exceeded her expectations, while Shen Suwei prevented the adults from interrupting the dispute.
• Gu Wuchen warned Zhu Qingyan that the Gu Clan could stop doing business in the Star Luo Empire, and Dai Tianheng apologized for the families’ pressure over the trade agreement.
• Dai Weisi, Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuyun, and Zhu Zhuqing barged into the courtyard and found Dai Tianheng and Zhu Qingyan bowing to Gu Wuchen.
• Dai Mubai accused Gu Wuchen of disrespecting the Dai Family and favoring the Heaven Dou Empire, then claimed Gu Wuchen had seduced both Zhu sisters.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun defended their right to admire Gu Wuchen, and Zhu Zhuqing berated Dai Mubai for indulging in wine and women.

After settling the Star Luo City business dispute, Gu Wuchen returned to Spirit Hall and devoted himself to cultivation for four years. Now a level forty-six Soul Ancestor, he accepted an invitation to a ball in Heaven Dou City while preparing to use Ah Yin to reach the Soul King realm.

• Gu Wuchen left Star Luo City with Shen Suwei, while Zhu Zhuqing watched him depart and wondered if she would see him again.
• Gu Wuchen returned to Spirit Hall and cultivated for four years, reaching level forty-six.
• Gu Wuchen discussed business with Bibi Dong and provoked her by mentioning that Qian Renxue had invited him to a ball.
• Gu Wuchen left for Heaven Dou City, intending to use Ah Yin as the key to breaking through to the Soul King realm.
• Snow Empress and Ice Empress asked Gu Wuchen to let them dance at the ball, and he promised to treat them equally.

Gu Wuchen attended Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s annual assessment with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, where he reunited with Ning Fengzhi and met Yu Yuanzhen and Ning Rongrong. When Qian Renxue greeted him, Gu Wuchen deliberately ignored her, leaving her furious.

• Dugu Bo invited Gu Wuchen to Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s annual assessment, and Dugu Yan eagerly encouraged him to come.
• Gu Wuchen arrived at the academy with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan and met Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong.
• Ning Fengzhi introduced Gu Wuchen to Yu Yuanzhen, who praised his cultivation, while Ning Rongrong shyly greeted Gu Wuchen.
• Qian Renxue approached the group and greeted everyone, but Gu Wuchen turned his back on her and left her hand hanging.
• Gu Wuchen finally turned around and pretended to be surprised to see His Highness the Crown Prince, making Qian Renxue furious.

Gu Wuchen attended the Heaven Dou Royal Academy sparring event, where his presence unsettled Qian Renxue and captivated Tang Yuehua. The first match began with Dugu Yan revealing her evolved Jade Phosphorous Dragon Emperor Martial Soul, and Dugu Bo credited Gu Wuchen for helping her achieve it.

• Gu Wuchen deflected Qian Renxue’s complaint about being ignored, then greeted Tang Yuehua, who lost her composure during their handshake.
• Xue Ye welcomed Gu Wuchen and reprimanded Xue Qinghe for failing to invite him to the event.
• Meng Shenji announced the rules and called Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan to the sparring platform.
• Yu Tianheng unleashed his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, then Dugu Yan revealed her evolved Jade Phosphorous Dragon Emperor Martial Soul.
• Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen reacted with shock, while Dugu Bo credited Gu Wuchen with purifying Dugu Yan’s bloodline and enabling her Martial Soul’s evolution.

Gu Wuchen watched Dugu Yan defeat Yu Tianheng with her evolved Jade Phosphorous Dragon Emperor Martial Soul, establishing herself as the standout contender for team captain. After the matches, Qian Renxue demanded to know how the evolution happened, but Gu Wuchen tricked her and fled without revealing the grass that had caused it.

• Gu Wuchen explained that Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorous Snake had evolved into the Jade Phosphorous Dragon Emperor, astonishing the gathered guests.
• Dugu Yan defeated Yu Tianheng with her Dragon Sovereign's Furious Strike, and Meng Shenji declared her the winner.
• Dugu Yan emerged as the strongest participant in the assessment, prompting consideration of whether she should replace Yu Tianheng as captain.
• Qian Renxue stopped Gu Wuchen after the matches and asked how Dugu Yan's Martial Soul had evolved.
• Gu Wuchen made Qian Renxue say he was the most handsome man under heaven, then pretended to explain the method before escaping and revealing that a stalk of grass had caused the evolution.

Gu Wuchen ran into Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing in Suotuo City and brought them to the Rose Hotel, where they encountered Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai. Zhu Zhuyun rejected Dai Mubai as family, and Dai Mubai confronted Gu Wuchen with resentment over their past.

• Gu Wuchen arrived in Suotuo City and encountered Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, who had come there together.
• Gu Wuchen offered to find the Zhu sisters a room and led them to the Rose Hotel, where they passed Tang San and Xiao Wu.
• Xiao Wu warned Tang San not to imitate Gu Wuchen by keeping a girl in each arm.
• At the hotel, Dai Mubai saw Zhu Zhuqing, who coldly rejected him, while Zhu Zhuyun denounced his behavior and disowned him as an in-law.
• Dai Mubai noticed Gu Wuchen and accused him of being involved every time they met.

Gu Wuchen defeated Dai Mubai’s attack and revealed that he was a level forty-six Soul Ancestor with an extraordinary Soul Ring configuration. Tang San and Xiao Wu joined Dai Mubai against him, and the chapter ended as Gu Wuchen activated his Wuchen Ice Domain.

• Dai Mubai accused Gu Wuchen of ruining his reputation and attacked him with his White Tiger Martial Soul.
• Gu Wuchen’s sword strike shattered Dai Mubai’s defenses and sent him flying, while Tang San tried to catch him and crashed into the wall beneath him.
• Tang San sided with Dai Mubai after learning they were both headed to Shrek Academy, and the two decided to fight Gu Wuchen together.
• Gu Wuchen revealed four Soul Rings—two purple and two black—and showed that he had reached level forty-six.
• Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai activated their Martial Souls, and Gu Wuchen unleashed his Wuchen Ice Domain as Tang San used Entanglement.

Gu Wuchen defeated Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai at the Rose Hotel, then paid for the damage and arranged a room for the Zhu sisters. The next evening, he attended a Heaven Dou royal banquet with the Snow Empress and Ice Empress on his arms, stunning the guests.

• Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai attacked Gu Wuchen, but he used Wuchen Snow Domain and Ice Mirror Shatters Delusion to defeat all three.
• Gu Wuchen paid the Rose Hotel for the damage and gave Zhu Zhuqing a room key for herself and Zhu Zhuyun.
• The Rose Hotel owner ordered his men to throw Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Xiao Wu out.
• Gu Wuchen arrived at the Heaven Dou royal banquet the next evening with the Snow Empress and Ice Empress beside him.
• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress linked arms with Gu Wuchen, drawing shocked and envious looks from the banquet guests.

Gu Wuchen attended a Heaven Dou banquet with the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, where Tang Yuehua announced the upcoming Soul Beast hunting competition against the Star Luo Empire. The Ice Empress and Snow Empress each danced with Gu Wuchen, leaving the Snow Empress smiling and the Ice Empress jealous.

• Qian Renxue greeted Gu Wuchen and met the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, who declined to shake her hand.
• Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong greeted Gu Wuchen, and Ning Rongrong asked whether she looked pretty.
• Tang Yuehua welcomed the guests and announced the upcoming competition between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire.
• The Ice Empress danced with Gu Wuchen, stumbled at first, and then settled into the dance with his help.
• The Snow Empress danced with Gu Wuchen, lost herself in the moment, and smiled as the Ice Empress watched jealously.

Gu Wuchen and the Snow Empress shared a celebrated dance at the banquet before leaving with the Ice Empress. In Suotuo City, Zhu Zhuqing chose to stay at Shrek Academy, while Zhu Zhuyun departed intending to visit Gu Wuchen herself.

• Gu Wuchen asked the Snow Empress whether she had enjoyed the evening, and she said it had been the happiest night of her life.
• Gu Wuchen and the Snow Empress finished their dance to thunderous applause, then left the banquet hall together with the Ice Empress following them.
• The Ice Empress complained that the pair had left without her before returning to Gu Wuchen's Sea of Consciousness, and the Snow Empress suggested they visit a nearby Soul Fighting Arena.
• Zhu Zhuqing told Zhu Zhuyun she would stay at Shrek Academy despite its rundown condition, and Zhu Zhuyun accepted her decision.
• Ning Rongrong returned to Shrek Academy after attending the ball and praised Young Master Gu's dancing, then went inside.
• Zhu Zhuyun advised Zhu Zhuqing before leaving Shrek Academy, while Zhu Zhuqing resolved to challenge Dai Mubai for the captaincy.

Gu Wuchen registered at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Fighting Arena as Cold Guest and defeated five opponents, including Niu Natian, with almost every match ending in three sword strikes. The arena stopped him from fighting more that day, so he left planning to return tomorrow as his name spread among the spectators.

• Zhu Zhuyun asked Gu Wuchen about his future plans and requested that he help Zhu Zhuqing if she ran into trouble in the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Gu Wuchen disguised himself as Cold Guest, registered as a level forty-six Soul Ancestor, and entered the Soul Fighting Arena.
• Gu Wuchen defeated Niu Natian with three sword strikes, then won four more matches with similar ease.
• The Snow Empress praised Gu Wuchen while she and the Ice Empress bickered in his Sea of Consciousness.
• The receptionist refused Gu Wuchen’s request to continue fighting after five consecutive wins, and he left as challengers began discussing his record.

Gu Wuchen mastered the fourth form of the Dustless Sword Song, Instant Splendor Unstained, and demonstrated its startling speed to Qian Renxue. Zhu Zhuqing then sought his help choosing a Soul Ring, and Gu Wuchen made plans to strengthen her and secure her position at Shrek Academy while the Snow Empress questioned his motives.

• Gu Wuchen broke through his bottleneck and mastered Instant Splendor Unstained, using it to appear behind Qian Renxue without her sensing him.
• Gu Wuchen teased Qian Renxue, caught her when she nearly fell, and watched her leave in anger.
• Zhu Zhuqing visited Gu Wuchen and asked for advice as she prepared to reach level thirty and hunt for a Soul Ring.
• Gu Wuchen offered to help Zhu Zhuqing become captain of the Shrek Academy Team and defeat Dai Mubai in exchange for her future support of the Gu Clan.
• Gu Wuchen told Zhu Zhuqing to return the next evening, planning to help her hunt a Man Faced Demon Spider and obtain an Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone.
• The Snow Empress appeared after Zhu Zhuqing left and questioned whether Gu Wuchen wanted more than the Zhu Family's allegiance.

Gu Wuchen collected Immortal Herbs and prepared the Water Jade Muscle Immortal Bone and Whale Rubber for Zhu Zhuqing, while Dugu Bo agreed to meet Yue Guan. Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the herb, advanced to Soul Elder, and began absorbing the Whale Rubber.

• Gu Wuchen and the Snow Empress visited the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where Dugu Bo lent him the Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse and steamed the thousand-year Whale Rubber.
• Dugu Bo agreed to meet Yue Guan in the Sunset Forest so he could settle their grudge.
• Gu Wuchen gave Zhu Zhuqing the Water Jade Muscle Immortal Bone, which she absorbed to break through to Soul Elder and strengthen her Hell Spirit Cat.
• Gu Wuchen explained that the Whale Rubber would temper Zhu Zhuqing's body and meridians, then fed it to her; she began absorbing it as heat spread through her body.

Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the Whale Rubber and prepared to join Gu Wuchen on a Soul Beast hunt with Shrek Academy. At the academy gates, Gu Wuchen stopped Dai Mubai from attacking Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, and the group set out for the Star Dou Great Forest with Dai Mubai unconscious.

• Gu Wuchen used cold Qi to ease Zhu Zhuqing’s pain as she absorbed the Whale Rubber, and she later told him to meet her at Shrek Academy the next morning.
• Gu Wuchen arrived at the academy gates, where Zhu Zhuqing explained that he would join the group to help her obtain a Soul Ring.
• Dai Mubai argued with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, then lunged at them and was blasted away by Gu Wuchen’s Dustless Sword.
• Dai Mubai fainted after Oscar stuffed a Mushroom Sausage into his mouth, and Zhao Wuji accepted Gu Wuchen’s offer to join the expedition.
• The group departed for the Star Dou Great Forest while Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong chatted with Gu Wuchen, making the Snow Empress jealous.

Gu Wuchen defeated Ye Zhiqiu of Canghui Academy with two sword strikes, then punished Dai Mubai and Tang San for provoking him. Zhao Wuji carried the injured students back to the inn, hoping the incident would not disrupt their plans for the next day.

• At the inn, Dai Mubai and Tang San egged Ye Zhiqiu on to challenge Gu Wuchen, who defeated Ye Zhiqiu with two sword techniques.
• Gu Wuchen confronted Dai Mubai and Tang San and knocked both of them unconscious or grievously injured with a punch apiece.
• Zhao Wuji tried to stop Gu Wuchen, then caught Dai Mubai and Tang San as they flew backward and carried them into the inn.
• Oscar told Zhao Wuji that Gu Wuchen had beaten Ye Zhiqiu in two strikes, while Ning Rongrong condemned Tang San for his behavior.

Gu Wuchen and Zhu Zhuqing hunted a Man Faced Demon Spider in the Star Dou Great Forest, and Zhu Zhuqing gained its Eight Spider Lances after absorbing its Soul Ring. They then came upon Zhao Wuji’s confrontation with Chao Tianxiang, who backed down when she recognized Gu Wuchen, and Gu Wuchen clarified that he was friends with only two people in the group.

• Gu Wuchen and Zhu Zhuqing entered the Star Dou Great Forest to find a Man Faced Demon Spider for Zhu Zhuqing’s next Soul Ring.
• Gu Wuchen wounded the spider, and Zhu Zhuqing helped kill it with her Second Soul Skill, Netherworld Hundred Claws.
• Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the spider’s Soul Ring and gained the Eight Spider Lances, then practiced controlling them.
• Zhao Wuji’s group argued with Chao Tianxiang over a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent intended for Meng Yiran.
• Gu Wuchen and Zhu Zhuqing arrived, and Chao Tianxiang recognized Gu Wuchen and greeted him respectfully.
• Gu Wuchen told Chao Tianxiang that only two members of Zhao Wuji’s group were his friends.

The Snow Empress stopped the Titan Giant Ape from attacking Gu Wuchen and persuaded it to leave with Xiao Wu. After Gu Wuchen left with Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran, Zhu Zhuqing challenged Dai Mubai for the Shrek Team captaincy and defeated him, leaving Zhao Wuji to appoint her captain pending Flender's decision.

• The Snow Empress blocked the Titan Giant Ape with an ice wall, and Xiao Wu sent a voice message to Er Ming before it returned to the forest.
• Chao Tianxiang and Meng Yiran thanked Gu Wuchen and followed him to find a Soul Beast for Meng Yiran, while he told Zhu Zhuqing to stay behind.
• Zhu Zhuqing revealed her Eight Spider Lances External Soul Bone and challenged Dai Mubai for the captaincy.
• Zhao Wuji agreed to make the captaincy depend on a fair match, and Zhu Zhuqing defeated Dai Mubai with her Soul Skills and Eight Spider Lances.
• Zhao Wuji named Zhu Zhuqing captain of the Shrek Team, while noting that Flender had the final say.

Gu Wuchen exposed Tang San’s willingness to kill a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, devastating Xiao Wu. He then offered her a choice between becoming his Soul Ring with her soul intact or facing death and the destruction of her Dao.

• Gu Wuchen helped Meng Yiran absorb a Lai Feng Spider King Soul Ring, then said goodbye to her and Snake Granny.
• Xiao Wu met Gu Wuchen, who warned that Tang Hao knew she was a Soul Beast and claimed Tang San would eventually hunt her for her Soul Ring.
• Gu Wuchen brought the Snow Empress to the Shrek group and asked what they would do if they encountered a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
• Tang San said he would kill such a Soul Beast, even when Gu Wuchen asked if he would do the same to Xiao Wu; hidden nearby, Xiao Wu heard him and broke down.
• Gu Wuchen offered Xiao Wu the choice of becoming his Soul Ring with her soul intact or dying, and Xiao Wu realized she had little choice.

Xiao Wu returned to Tang San after asking Gu Wuchen for time, but Tang San accused her of being unfaithful and drove her away. Three months later, after leaving Shrek Academy and being struck by Tang San, she went to Gu Wuchen and willingly offered herself as his fifth Soul Ring in exchange for help taking revenge.

• Xiao Wu asked Gu Wuchen to let her return to the Star Dou Great Forest and say goodbye before sacrificing herself, and he agreed to wait until he reached Soul King.
• Gu Wuchen told the Snow Empress that a god had chosen him for the Ice God Inheritance, and she playfully scolded him for keeping it secret.
• When Xiao Wu returned, Tang San accused her of carrying Gu Wuchen's scent and called her unfaithful, while Zhu Zhuqing defended her; Xiao Wu left in tears, and Zhao Wuji knocked Tang San unconscious.
• Three months later, Xiao Wu withdrew from Shrek Academy, while Gu Wuchen had already reached Soul King and waited for her.
• Xiao Wu visited Gu Wuchen and willingly offered to become his Soul Ring, asking him to help her take revenge on Tang San after he slapped her at Shrek Academy.

Xiao Wu sacrificed herself to become Gu Wuchen’s fifth Soul Ring, and he absorbed her right arm bone before demonstrating the strength of his new skill. In Ice God Valley, Gu Wuchen began his inheritance test alone and faced a serpent before a powerful ice-blue dragon appeared.

• Xiao Wu sacrificed herself to Gu Wuchen, giving him a hundred-thousand-year fifth Soul Ring, and he absorbed her Soft Bone Rabbit right arm bone.
• Gu Wuchen tested Dustless Sword Spirit against the Snow Empress, whose ice shield shattered and whose Sea of Consciousness was shaken by the attack.
• After hearing the Ice God’s call, Gu Wuchen traveled with the Snow Empress to the Far North and entered Ice God Valley, where she was forbidden to help him.
• The Snow Empress returned to her body while Xiao Wu woke in Gu Wuchen’s Sea of Consciousness and fled from the Ice Empress’s threat to roast her.
• Gu Wuchen used his sword skills to wound a giant serpent and drive it into the snow, then confronted a giant ice-blue dragon emerging from the storm.