Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 170 Killing two birds with one stone

Yan Shaozhe appears generous on the surface, but he is actually very stingy. Once he makes a decision, nothing can change his mind.

She couldn't stop it, and she didn't want to stop it anymore.

Because she knew better than anyone that the evil fire within Ma Xiaotao's body had reached a critical point.

With Yin Chen's current cultivation level, the power of his ultimate ice might only be able to temporarily suppress the evil fire and delay its eruption.

And to eradicate it...

That would mean it's not just a matter of soul power.

That requires the deepest, most harmonious blending.

If things really come to that point, with yin and yang in balance, Ma Xiaotao will be unable to get married.

By then, Ma Xiaotao would have no other choice but to choose Yin Chen.

This would not only completely eliminate the hidden danger of Ma Xiaotao, but also use this affection to firmly bind Yin Chen, the hope of the future, to Shrek Academy's chariot.

one stone two bird.

She simply couldn't find any reason to stop it.

"I only have one sentence,"

Cai Meier gave her final words of advice.

"Don't mess it up, and don't... go too far."

"rest assured."

Yan Shaozhe was overjoyed to have Cai Meier's tacit approval, and he patted his chest to assure her.

"I'll do the work, don't worry."

Having said that, he didn't linger any longer. With a flash, he transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the night of Poseidon Island.

Cai Meier stood there, looking in the direction he had left, shaking her head helplessly, but a hint of expectation quietly appeared in her eyes.

……

Poseidon Island is vast, with many exquisite wooden houses scattered around it, in addition to the golden tree and Poseidon's Pavilion in the center.

These wooden houses are the independent residences of the Shrek Academy's inner court disciples.

Each wooden house is built from branches that naturally fall from the golden tree and is attached to the tree's extensive root system.

Although it cannot compare to the interior of the Golden Tree, which can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded, it is still full of vitality, with a concentration of spiritual energy far exceeding that of the outside world.

Living in such an environment for a long time, even while sleeping, will cause one's soul power to slowly increase.

The reason why Shrek Academy's inner disciples all achieve extraordinary success is directly related to this uniquely advantageous training environment.

Inside a secluded, detached attic.

The room was dark and dimly lit, but the temperature was frighteningly high.

The air was distorted by the high temperature, and black marks were imprinted on the walls and floor.

Ma Xiaotao sat cross-legged on a futon in the center of the room, her forehead covered with large beads of sweat that slid down her beautiful cheeks and dripped onto the ground, where they evaporated instantly with a soft hissing sound.

Her delicate body was trembling slightly uncontrollably, and her long red dress was completely soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to her body and outlining her breathtakingly hot curves.

Beneath her fair skin, faint dark red lines meandered, as if magma flowed through her veins.

Her eyes were tightly closed, her long eyelashes trembled incessantly, and her exquisite face was filled with suppressed pain.

She is fighting back.

Fighting against the violent impulse from the depths of their blood that wanted to burn and destroy everything.

Every cultivation session and every increase in soul power was not a joy for her, but an ordeal.

The raging fire, like a maggot clinging to her bone, was constantly eroding her reason.

"call……"

After a long while, she exhaled a long, hot breath, which even carried a faint trace of black.

She slowly opened her eyes, a fierce red glint flashing in them before she forcibly suppressed it.

"hateful……"

She muttered a curse under her breath, her voice hoarse and filled with exhaustion and resentment.

She could feel that her soul power had reached the peak of level 68, and she was only a hair's breadth away from level 69.

But she dared not break through.

She had a strong premonition that once she broke through to level 69, the intensity of the next outbreak of evil fire would completely exceed the limits of her willpower.

What will she become then?
A monster driven by desire and killing? The thought filled her with terror.

Is this how my life is going to end?

'I'm not reconciled.'

'Sister Le Xuan is already a Contra Master, and Dai Yueheng is almost catching up to me. Why should I be held back by this damned evil fire? In terms of talent, in what way am I inferior to them?!'

The intense negative emotions stirred up the inner fire within her, making her feel restless and agitated.

at this time.

"Dong dong dong."

There was a rapid knock on the door.

"Who is it? In the middle of the night."

Ma Xiaotao was in a bad mood and yelled at him irritably.

"It's me, Xiaotao."

Outside the door came Yan Shaozhe's voice, which was filled with suppressed excitement.

"teacher?"

Ma Xiaotao was stunned for a moment, somewhat surprised.

Why is the teacher looking for her so late?
She struggled to stand up from the prayer mat, her legs feeling weak from fighting the evil fire for so long.

She forced herself to stay awake, went over, and opened the door.

The moment the door opened, a wave of heat rushed out.

Yan Shaozhe stood outside the door and saw his disciple's exhausted face, sweat-covered body, and bloodshot eyes. The joy in his heart was instantly replaced by a pang of heartache.

"Your anger has flared up again?"

His voice softened.

"Ah."

Ma Xiaotao nodded weakly and stepped aside.

"Teacher, is there anything I can help you with so late?"

Yan Shaozhe did not go into the house immediately, but instead gave her a deep look, and then a bright smile appeared on his face.

"Xiao Tao, good news."

He spoke word by word.

"This is fantastic news."

"good news?"

Ma Xiaotao tugged at the corners of her mouth, revealing a bitter smile.

"What good news could there possibly be for me?"

Yan Shaozhe didn't speak, but looked at her with an unprecedentedly bright and frightening gaze, and then slowly uttered four words.

"The ultimate ice."

Ma Xiaotao's bitter smile froze.

For a moment, her mind went blank.

"Teacher... what... what did you say?"

She could hardly believe her ears; her voice was trembling.

“I said, I found it.”

Yan Shaozhe's voice suddenly rose, filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"I've found a way to solve your problem of evil fire. I've found a Soul Master with the ultimate ice attribute."

"boom--!"

These words, like a million thunderbolts, exploded simultaneously in Ma Xiaotao's mind.

Ultimate ice.

found it? !

The nightmare that had plagued her for over a decade, causing her unbearable pain, driving her to despair, and pushing her to the brink of despair countless times, finally... has a glimmer of hope?!
An indescribable emotion instantly overwhelmed all her reason.

(End of this chapter)