The Great Ruler: The Ice Emperor Descends, Freezing the World!

The days that followed were a nightmare for Bing Tianxiao.

At dawn, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the mist.

"Bing Tianxiao".

A clear, cold shout rang out, accompanied by a sharp black sword light slashing out.

Bing Tianxiao sighed helplessly, gripped the dagger in his backhand, and turned to parry.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!"

The dense clanging of metal echoed through the forest.

The two figures clashed, fighting from the riverbank to the treetops, and then back to the grass.

Half an hour later.

The two separated, panting.

Bing Tianxiao rubbed her slightly sore wrists and looked at the silver-haired girl opposite her with annoyance: "I said, do you have to push yourself so hard so early in the morning? This isn't how you do warm-up exercises."

Luo Li sheathed her sword.

Although her delicate face was slightly flushed from exercise, her expression remained serious and earnest: "You blocked it today, very good."

After saying that, she walked very naturally to the fire that Bing Tianxiao had just lit.

He found a clean rock to sit on, his eyes fixed intently on Bing Tianxiao—the pot in his hand.

"...That's my breakfast." Bing Tianxiao protected the pot.

"I know," Luo Li nodded confidently, "but I'm hungry."

"What do I care if you're hungry! You're here to kill me, not to eat me!" Bing Tianxiao snapped.

Luo Li tilted her head slightly, her silver hair falling onto her shoulder.

She looked at Bing Tianxiao with a certain expression.

"..."

Bing Tianxiao opened his mouth, but was speechless.

That's damn good.

So, not only do I have to be your sparring partner, but I also have to be responsible for your logistical support, feeding you so you have the strength to kill me?

In the end, Bing Tianxiao gave in.

There was no way to fight back; you couldn't really kill them, and you couldn't shake them off by running away.

What else can we do besides feed her and let her have some peace and quiet?

Then, an extremely bizarre scene unfolded on the Spirit Path.

noon.

Bing Tianxiao had just finished hunting a spirit beast and collecting its essence.

A graceful silver figure descended from the treetop, the Luo Shen Sword pointing horizontally: "Have you rested enough? Let's fight again."

"Wait a minute! The meat isn't grilled yet!"

"...Okay, then I'll wait for you for half an incense stick's time."

evening.

Bing Tianxiao is looking for a campsite.

"This place is open and suitable for a duel."

Luo Li's voice came softly from behind.

"Duel my foot! It's too windy here, we can't start a fire, we'll be drinking the northwest wind tonight!"

"...Then let's go to that cave up ahead."

It was late at night.

Beside the campfire, Bing Tianxiao looked at the last piece of roasted meat in his hand. Just as he was about to put it in his mouth, he felt a burning gaze fixed on his hand.

He turned his head stiffly.

Luo Li was sitting to the side, hugging her knees, her glassy eyes gleaming with anticipation in the firelight.

Bing Tianxiao handed over the meat in despair.

Luo Li took the grilled meat and ate it elegantly in small bites.

Her originally aloof demeanor softened considerably in front of the delicious food.

After finishing her meal, she licked her lips with a lingering sense of satisfaction, then resumed her aloof goddess demeanor, nodding earnestly to Bing Tianxiao:

"Thank you for the treat. Tomorrow, I will come to take your life on time."

"Go to sleep!"

Bing Tianxiao angrily threw a piece of firewood into the fire.

He looked at Luo Li wiping the Luo Shen Sword, his heart filled with grief and indignation.

This isn't a chase or killing operation.

This is clearly someone who's clinging to a long-term meal ticket and incidentally found a free sparring partner!

Most importantly, this girl ate his food and drank his water, and when they fought, she really didn't give him any water at all.

Every move was aimed at vital points, forcing Bing Tianxiao to be on edge these past few days, and he hasn't been as relaxed as before.

"What a tragedy..."

Bing Tianxiao looked up at the starry sky, wanting to cry but having no tears.

"Grandpa, I want to go home. This woman is terrifying..."

……

Five months have passed in the blink of an eye.

During this period, Bing Tianxiao had already reached the limit of his level three spiritual body.

As for those who want to break through to the fourth level of spirit body, they must at least kill a spirit beast on the Earth Ranking that is comparable to the Divine Soul Realm.

This was his judgment.

If one could use spiritual power, killing the ranked spirit beasts would be a piece of cake.

But this is a spiritual path, a place where spiritual power cannot be used.

[The Great Ruler Realms: Sensing Realm → Spiritual Movement Realm → Spiritual Wheel Realm → Divine Soul Realm → Three Heavens Realm (Merging Heaven Realm → Transforming Heaven Realm → Connecting Heaven Realm) → Supreme Realm (Ranks 1-9 → Earth Supreme → Heaven Supreme)]

Bing Tianxiao sat by the campfire roasting meat.

"strangeness……"

Bing Tianxiao frowned and glanced at the sky.

Normally, by this time, Luo Li would have already charged over with her sword.

Even if they don't come over, they'll still be there on time by the pot, waiting for dinner.

Why are you late today?

"Could it be that their conscience has been pricked and they've decided to let me go?"

Bing Tianxiao muttered something to himself, but a strange unease welled up in his heart.

After spending five months together, he understood Luo Li's personality very well.

That stubborn girl, once she sets her mind on something, nothing can sway her; she would never give up halfway.

Unless... something bad happens.

"Tsk, we really owe her!"

Bing Tianxiao cursed as he threw the half-roasted meat back into the fire, then moved swiftly, following the faint footprints on the snow, and flew towards the other side of the valley.

……

A few miles away.

The atmosphere was tense, with a strong sense of impending doom permeating the air.

Eight figures spread out in a fan shape, blocking a silver-clad figure in front of the valley.

Luo Li held the Luo Shen Sword, its tip pointing diagonally at the ground.

Her breathing was somewhat rapid, clearly indicating that she had just gone through a struggle.

Opposite her, the two leading figures would certainly be familiar to Bing Tianxiao if she saw them.

The man on the left, with a venomous look in his eyes, is Yang Hong, who was suppressed by Bing Tianxiao in the Third Guardian Land.

The person on the right, dressed in gray, had a haughty and aloof look in his eyes.

That was Ji Xuan's right-hand man, Zhao Tiandu.

"Luo Li, stop struggling."

Yang Hong looked at the surrounded girl, a smug smile creeping onto his lips. "I know you're powerful. If it were a one-on-one fight, perhaps none of us here could stop you."

Unfortunately, this is a spiritual path, where the victor takes all, not individual heroism.

Luo Li's expression was cold and indifferent, her glass-like eyes showing no fluctuation whatsoever. She simply uttered a single word: "Get lost."

"Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!"

Yang Hong's face darkened.

Zhao Tiandu, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up: "Luo Li, I told you you can't escape. You'd better come back with us to see Brother Ji Xuan."

Luo Li watched them quietly.

Besides Zhao Tiandu, there is another person who is also a level three spirit body, while the other six are all at the peak of level two spirit bodies.

This combination is beyond her ability to resist.

Two level-three spirits joined forces and fought her to a draw.

If the other six were to launch a sneak attack from the sidelines, they would be highly likely to be captured.

"Luo Li, you make the decision!" Zhao Tiandu said in a deep voice.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

The moment Zhao Tiandu finished speaking.

Four whooshing sounds rang out, like the whistle of death, carrying a chilling aura as they swept in.