Douluo: The Throne of Ice

Chapter 54 Disappointment and Unyielding Stick Technique, End (Please continue reading)

After a "thrilling" battle, Shu Yan was honestly a little disappointed.

Diamond Mammoth's defense and strength are indeed top-notch, but in front of him, it's just a walking punching bag.

As for the others, aside from Luo Qinghan's spiritual attributes, only Qian Gu Yueyin could earn his respect.

After kicking Hu Yanhao off the stage, Shu Yan did not rush to deal with Qian Gu Yueyin. He could tell that Qian Gu Yueyin's last trump card was somewhat mysterious. Perhaps out of curiosity, he was not in a hurry.

After she entered this state, Shu Yan clearly sensed the changes in the power of heaven and earth in the surrounding space. As the first blow landed, Shu Yan's brows furrowed slightly.

He could sense that Qian Gu Yueyin's attacks were aided by a lot of the power of heaven and earth, which greatly increased her strength and attack power. When she struck the second blow, the force was even twice that of the first blow. The originally indestructible ice wall was shattered by her blow. If an ordinary Soul King was not careful, he might even be crippled and die from this blow.

By the third strike, it was clearly the limit that Qian Gu Yueyin could withstand. Relying on too much power from heaven and earth would be a huge burden on her body. It was this strike that successfully forced Shu Yan to take a step back...

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Finally, Shu Yan looked at Qian Gu Yueyin, who was coughing up blood and kneeling on the ground, still glaring at him with resentment, and his expression was slightly emotional.

He stepped forward slowly, bent down, smiled gently, and then said:

"How about that? Surprised you with my pretty-boy looks? Now tell me, are you convinced?"

Qian Gu Yueyin glared at Shu Yan, coughing violently twice more due to anger and resentment, a trace of blood appearing on the corner of her lips. Her usually cold and arrogant eyes now held an indelible sense of humiliation.

"How can you be so strong? This is completely unlike the power a Soul King should possess..."

Shu Yan chuckled softly and said:

"You have never seen a Soul Master with ultimate attributes before, and you may only know the power of ultimate attributes from the literal meaning. But I want to tell you that it is more than twice as difficult for us with ultimate attributes to increase our Soul Power by one level at the same level as you ordinary attribute Soul Masters. And this difficulty brings us strength that far exceeds that of Soul Masters at the same level. I'm not kidding. I am confident that I can fight a Soul Saint who does not activate his Martial Soul True Body. For you to be able to do this against me is already extremely good."

Qian Gu Yueyin was slightly taken aback, a trace of confusion flashing in her golden pupils. Could a Soul Master with the power of a Soul King really do something that a Soul Master with the ultimate attributes could do?

For some reason, she felt somewhat lost and confused, but undeniably, she had become much more restrained in front of Shu Yan. Her initial arrogance and provocation now seemed like a sharp blade stabbing herself. Even someone as proud as her could now see the gap between the two sides, and this frighteningly large gap made her doubt herself a little.

But before she could think any further, Shu Yan's voice rang out again:

"Do you submit now? If not, I don't mind giving you another beating until you submit."

Qian Gu Yueyin was stunned for a moment, then the anger in her eyes surged again, but as soon as she moved, the excruciating pain that seemed to penetrate to the bone marrow made her kneel down uncontrollably again, her face turned pale, and cold sweat visibly slid down her forehead.

Looking at Shu Yan, who was still standing in front of her looking down at her, she reluctantly raised her head. Remembering her grandfather's instructions and admonitions, she hesitated for a long time, gritting her teeth, before finally saying in a barely audible voice:

"I...I give up..."

Shu Yan's smile widened, and then he looked towards a section of the stands opposite him, saying loudly:

"Grandma Healer, I'll be leaving the rest to you..."

A soft, cyan light slowly descended from the sky. Qian Gu Yueyin and the others felt a warm current slowly flowing into their bodies. Their injured internal organs and muscles were recovering at an indescribable, terrifying speed. The pain gradually subsided by more than half, and even their soul power recovered by several percent. Qian Gu Yueyin looked at Shu Yan's outstretched hand and slapped it aside in annoyance. Then, she endured the discomfort and stood up.

An aged figure appeared behind Shu Yan. The Healer Douluo wore a kind smile on her face. Her gaze swept over everyone before landing on Shu Yan.

"Ayan, you've given me and His Majesty quite a surprise..."

Shu Yan smiled and shook his head, then said:

"Grandma Healer, this is nothing. If someone has resources and opportunities like mine, and still can't completely surpass other Soul Masters of the same level at this age, it can only mean one thing: that person is absolutely a hopeless waste."

Hearing this, the Immortal Doctor Douluo simply chuckled and did not continue the conversation. Her gaze fell on the group of people who had gathered not far away, and finally settled on Luo Qinghan and Qian Gu Yueyin.

"The two little girls have grown up, and so have you, you're not quite the same as you were back then."

Qian Gu Yueyin and the others bowed respectfully. The Healer Douluo waved his hand, then smiled and said:

"Don't be so polite. It's not like we're meeting for the first time. Just call me Grandma Healer, like Ayan does. There's no need for all that 'senior' stuff."

The group exchanged surprised glances, but then agreed.

After a brief chat, the Healer Douluo looked at Shu Yan and said softly:

"His Majesty asked me to tell you that you should come to the palace when you have time, as Old Man Qian wishes to see you..."

Shu Yan was taken aback, but then nodded and agreed.

As the Healer Douluo departed, Shu Yan looked at Luo Qinghan and her group before him and asked again:

"Now, I think no one will have any objections, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Ming stepped forward first and then shouted in a carefree manner:

"Boss, please take good care of me in the future."

Wang Lin and Hu Yanhao, who was burly but looked like a simpleton, also stepped forward, which could be considered as making their stance clear.

Luo Qinghan pushed her wheelchair forward, followed by Meng Ning, the little girl behind her, and Tian Ling, who was rubbing her waist with a resentful expression. It was clear that the two of them almost always followed Luo Qinghan's decisions.

Qian Gu Yueyin glared at Shu Yan, hesitated for a moment, and then stepped forward.

Perhaps her confidence was shaken by Shu Yan's strength, and her previous arrogant and haughty demeanor disappeared considerably. However, the fervent fighting spirit in her eyes rose again. To some extent, her willingness to "give in" was still inextricably linked to Qian Gu Chaosheng's words.

Although she was a wild and unruly little devil since childhood, she would generally listen to her grandfather to some extent, after all, Old Deng's strength was not as simple as it appeared on the surface...

Shu Yan's gaze swept over the group, a faint smile in his eyes. Xu Jiujiu, who had been standing on the stands, couldn't help but smile as well. Xue Di and Bing Di exchanged a glance and then chuckled with a touch of emotion, as if they hadn't expected Shu Yan's combat strength to have reached such a level. This was indeed a very joyful thing for them.

The stronger Shu Yan becomes, the more hopeful their choices are; at least, in this process, they gain more than just hope...

With this, Shu Yan finally completed one of the routes he had planned, and could now focus his attention on other things. It was a fresh start for him...

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The storyline in Star Luo City is basically finished. Next, I'll write a little about Qian Gu Chaosheng, and then I'll write about the various opportunities and characters on the continent...

Also, everyone, please don't raise them so aggressively anymore. If you keep doing this, they're going to die! (＿)

(End of this chapter)