Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 181 Yan Shaozhe's Triumph

Ma Xiaotao seemed to instinctively sense the cool aura emanating from Yin Chen that made her feel incredibly comfortable. Instead of distancing herself, she instinctively snuggled closer to Yin Chen like a kitten seeking warmth, as if trying to merge her entire being into his body.

'……calm. '

Yin Chen took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the distracting thoughts caused by hormones in his mind.

He could clearly feel that the body in his arms was frighteningly hot.

That's definitely not the body temperature a normal person should have.

Her body had been corrupted by evil fire for far too long.

Yin Chen's thoughts quickly returned to the treatment itself.

'This kind of direct body-to-body contact does indeed make the transmission of soul power more efficient.'

He increased the output of his soul power, and streams of even purer, ultimate ice soul power flowed continuously into Ma Xiaotao's body, accelerating the purification process of the evil fire.

As Yin Chen became fully absorbed in his work, the illusory image of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion behind him became even more solid.

A dense, icy-blue mist, visible to the naked eye, spread from his body, causing everything in its path to wither and die.

“Crack…Crack…”

The crisp sound of freezing continued incessantly.

Centered on the two people, all the trees within a radius of dozens of meters, whether tall trees or low shrubs, whether trunks, branches or green leaves, were covered with a thick, crystal-clear layer of ice under this terrifying cold air.

Sunlight shines through the ice, refracting into a rainbow of colors, transforming this small grove into a magnificent yet deadly world of ice crystals.

One summer afternoon, a winter wonderland, unique to the far north ice field, suddenly appeared on the shore of Poseidon Lake.

……

Such a tremendous anomaly could not possibly go unnoticed.

Poseidon Lake is the most beautiful scenery in Shrek Academy, and disciples often cultivate and stroll by the lake.

"Hey? Look over there, what's that?"

A disciple from the outer court, who was meditating cross-legged by the lake, suddenly opened his eyes and pointed with surprise and uncertainty at the forest shrouded in icy mist.

"It's so cold... what kind of soul skill is this? The range is too big."

Another disciple shivered; he could clearly feel the temperature in that area dropping at an alarming rate.

"Let's go over and see who's using a soul skill."

Several daring students immediately stood up and curiously approached the frozen forest.

This is Shrek Academy; they never worry about safety.

However, just as they were about to step into the area shrouded in cold air, a majestic voice suddenly rang out in their minds without warning.

Stop right there!

The sound wasn't loud, but it instantly froze the disciples in their tracks.

In the middle of the vast surface of Poseidon Lake, a figure stood silently, suspended in mid-air.

He was a middle-aged man in a white robe, slightly thin, but standing there, he seemed to blend into the whole world.

It was Yan Shaozhe, the Dean of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy and the Phoenix Douluo.

He ignored the disciples' shock and simply used telepathy to tell them not to come closer.

Upon hearing this, the students were immediately taken aback, and their faces showed reverence.

Since the dean of the Martial Soul Department had spoken, they dared not have the slightest curiosity. They immediately bowed and then quickly retreated, leaving that place of trouble behind.

The area has been cleared.

Yan Shaozhe stood with his hands behind his back on the surface of Poseidon Lake, his gaze fixed on the forest that had been completely frozen over.

A satisfied smile slowly spread across his face. That smile contained both gratification and a hint of slyness, like that of an old fox.

It's done.

In his heart, there were only these two words.

Although the process was slightly different from what he had expected.

His original script was for Yin Chen to unknowingly ingest the ten-thousand-year whale jelly, then become consumed by lust, which would then ignite Ma Xiaotao's wicked passion, and finally, when both of them had lost their minds, they would consummate their relationship.

Now it seems that the kid is even more knowledgeable and talented than he imagined.

He actually knew about the side effects of the Wan Nian Jing Jiao (a type of medicated gelatin).

'But it's okay.'

Yan Shaozhe was not angry at all; on the contrary, he appreciated Yin Chen even more.

Because he can accept the current outcome.

While forcibly binding the two together by making it a fait accompli might seem like a bad idea, it could leave a lingering resentment in the children's hearts.

And now?

When Ma Xiaotao's evil fire erupted, it was Yin Chen who saved her in her most desperate and helpless moment.

How heavy is the weight of this kindness?
Moreover, this is not a one-time event.

As long as the root of the evil fire remains, Ma Xiaotao must periodically rely on Yin Chen's ultimate ice to suppress it.

This dependence will gradually evolve into a habit over time.

Then, what started as a habit evolved into an inseparable emotion.

This bond is far stronger than his petty scheming.

'Whether my scheme succeeds or not, Xiao Tao's anger has finally been resolved.'

Looking at that world of ice crystals, Yan Shaozhe finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

The mental illness that had plagued him for over a decade was finally cured.

His disciple, whom he regarded as his own daughter, could finally get rid of that damned evil fire and could cultivate, become stronger, and pursue her own future like a normal genius soul master.

As her teacher, he no longer had to worry about her safety day and night.

Thinking of this, Yan Shaozhe's eyes actually became slightly moist.

He exhaled a long breath, as if releasing all the worries and frustrations that had accumulated in his heart over the past ten years.

His gaze returned to the silver-haired boy, his eyes overflowing with satisfaction and admiration.

'Yin Chen... what a fine Yin Chen.'

'Talent, temperament, ability, and wisdom—all are top-notch qualities.'

Such a rare gem must not fall into the hands of others.

Yan Shaozhe had already made up his mind.

He looked at the frozen forest, his smile growing wider and wider.

'As for Xiaotao... little girl, don't blame your teacher for scheming against you.'

The rest of the journey is up to you.

With a cheerful expression, Yan Shaozhe stood with his hands behind his back, his figure slowly fading away until he disappeared from the surface of Sea God Lake, as if he had never existed.

Only a frozen, silent forest world remains, witnessing the first fusion of ice and fire.

(End of this chapter)