Chapter 33: Five Elements Academy Exchange Tournament
"Mom, I feel great. My soul power has reached level 36," Shui Bing'er said softly, calming her flustered expression.
Although she had anticipated this, Shui Xinrou couldn't hide her excitement upon hearing it. Level 36 at just 12 years old!
Her daughter would soon be among the Titled Douluo.
"My third soul skill—Frost Domain—forms a 30-meter radius centered on me. Within this domain, enemies entering are slowed by 30% and suffer frostbite, increasing my ice-attribute attack power by 150%."
"My soul bone is named Ice Phoenix Wings, and my soul bone skill—Frost Feathers—uses soul power to form hundreds of razor-sharp feathers, delivering a wide-area strike," Shui Bing'er said.
Shui Xinrou's face was filled with astonishment, marveling at the sheer power of the soul skill she had acquired.
Shui Bing'er's first soul skill is a powerful control skill—Frost Imprisonment. Her second is a rule-based soul skill—Resist Light (repelling attacks and targets up to her own soul power level 15, and reducing the opponent's defense by 20%).
Now her third soul skill is an amplification soul skill, and her soul bone skill is a group attack soul skill, effectively combining offense and defense.
"Auntie Shui, if the external spirit bone isn't fully fused, it can be forcibly seized!" Liu Yanyang warned.
Shui Xinrou's expression grew serious. She was so overjoyed that she'd forgotten such a crucial matter.
Immediately, she unleashed soul pressure on Shui Bing'er. As time passed, the pressure grew stronger. Finally, at a certain moment, the Ice Phoenix Wings automatically emerged from her body, completely merging with Shui Bing'er.
Liu Yanyang walked over to Shui Bing'er and spoke earnestly.
"External spirit bones are too conspicuous. Try not to use them in the future, or you'll attract jealousy!"
Shui Bing'er blinked her eyes, looking at Liu Yanyang in confusion, as if asking, "What about you?"
Liu Yanyang felt a little embarrassed, rubbing the back of his head and saying helplessly,
"I have 'Chengying'. If I can't fight, I run. If I can't outrun, I hide. Even ordinary Titled Douluo find it difficult to catch me!"
"Okay, let's go back." Shui Xinrou smiled at the two people's awkward expressions and then said,
"Xiaoyang, do you want to stay in Tianshui City for a few days? It just so happens that all the Five Element Academies are in Tianshui City right now. It's a good opportunity to get to know other people your age."
"Five Element Academies? Elephant Armor Academy has long since defected to Bibi Dong and is now a pawn for Bibi Dong to monitor the other Element Academies."
"Thunder Academy has long since defected to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Now only the Water, Fire, and Wind Element Academies remain. We could get to know them first and lay the groundwork for our future plans,"
Liu Yanyang muttered inwardly before speaking.
"Great! It's been ages since I last rested, so this is a great opportunity to meet the talented students from various academies."
Shui Xinrou nodded with a smile, and led the two of them out of the Far North, heading towards Tianshui City.
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Outside the Water Palace in Tianshui City, a carriage slowly stopped.
After a day and a night's journey, Liu Yanyang and the other two finally arrived back in Tianshui City. As they disembarked and entered the main gate, a figure rushed out.
"Auntie, you're finally back!"
It was Shui Yue'er, who excitedly hugged Shui Xinrou and Shui Bing'er, occasionally flirting.
"Okay, stop it, we're here!" Shui Xinrou said softly.
Shui Yue'er looked like a curious baby, "Where are they?"
Then, catching sight of Liu Yanyang behind Shui Xinrou, her eyes lit up, and she quickly ran over to him.
Suddenly, a puzzlement gripped her as she looked around him, her eyes widening as realization dawned on her.
"You're the little brother from back then!"
"Yeah! Long time no see, Shuiyue'er." Liu Yanyang greeted awkwardly.
Shui Yue'er nodded with shining eyes. Seeing the tall and handsome Liu Yanyang, her fangirling disease came back. Just as she was about to say something, she was interrupted by Shui Xinrou.
"Come in first, we'll talk later."
The four of them then walked into the mansion and arrived at the living room, where they sat on the sofa.
Shui Xinrou stopped Shui Yue'er from speaking with a glance, and Shui Yue'er could only sit quietly on the sofa like a good child.
Looking at the already exhausted Liu Yanyang, Shui Xinrou said softly,
"Xiaoyang, it's getting late. Go get some rest first. Tomorrow I'll have Bing'er take you to see the Five Elements Academy's internal competition."
Liu Yanyang nodded. He was indeed tired; he hadn't rested well in the past few days. He greeted the three and returned to the guest room to rest.
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The sun was already high in the sky.
Liu Yanyang slowly awoke from his deep sleep, stood up, and stretched his body, feeling refreshed for another day.
After a quick wash, Liu Yanyang left the guest room and entered the living room.
Shui Bing'er was the only one on the sofa.
After the two exchanged greetings, Liu Yanyang said softly,
"Why are you alone?"
"Mom and Yue'er went to Tianshui College first. I'll stay here to wait for you," Shui Bing'er said softly.
Liu Yanyang nodded, recalling what Aunt Shui had said yesterday.
He immediately stood up and signaled Shui Bing'er to leave.
Shui Bing'er stood up, blinking her large, icy blue eyes, and looked at Liu Yanyang in confusion.
"Are you going dressed like this?"
Liu Yanyang looked at his black robe. With the black hood on, he certainly didn't look like a good person.
He immediately went back to his room and changed into more normal clothes.
As he walked out the door, seeing the imposing and handsome Liu Yanyang in his silver-white attire, Shui Bing'er's heart beat faster.
She wasn't a fangirl like Shui Yue'er, but she couldn't understand why every time she saw Liu Yanyang, her heart would inevitably drift towards him.
"Let's go!" Liu Yanyang reminded Shui Bing'er, noticing her daze.
"Okay!" Shui Bing'er, regaining her composure, turned around and hurried forward, avoiding Liu Yanyang's sight of her slightly flushed face.
Tianshui Academy, nestled beside the Canglan River outside Tianshui City, is built on the waterfront, boasting a sophisticated environment for mimicking water and ice elements.
Of the five elemental academies, Tianshui has the most stringent admission requirements, admitting only female spirit masters with water attributes, and these must be beautiful women. It is also the only one open to the public.
At the academy's gates, the two disembarked from their carriages. Liu Yanyang surveyed the academy, which was bustling with activity due to the lifting of restrictions imposed by the Five Elemental Academies exchange competition.
Following Shui Bing'er into the academy, they walked side by side, with Shui Bing'er occasionally introducing him to the academy's furnishings.
The two quickly caused a minor stir. After all, Shui Bing'er was the pride of Tianshui Academy, the epitome of intelligence, composure, strength, and unparalleled beauty.
Now, she was walking side by side with a strange man, chatting and laughing.
"Bing'er, who is he?"
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