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

Northern Cangling Academy, Mission Hall.

As one of the most popular areas in the Spirit Institute.

The place is bustling with activity all day long, with countless young figures moving about, some excitedly accepting missions, others returning covered in dust and blood to complete their tasks.

Bing Tianxiao led Luo Li out slowly.

The two had just submitted their mission and wanted list kills, reaping a rich reward.

Luo Li was still wearing a black dress, her silver hair cascading down her back, her expression cool and serene.

The ice-soul hairpin, tucked diagonally into her hair, made her look like a fairy from a painting.

Bing Tianxiao, on the other hand, looked quite content, tossing the spirit value card he had just acquired in his hand, clearly in a good mood.

"Let's go. We've been traveling for several days. Let's go back and get some rest."

Just as Bing Tianxiao was about to pull Luo Li away, his gaze casually swept towards the entrance of the main hall, but he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Hmm? That's...?"

Following his gaze, one could see a somewhat thin figure walking unsteadily at the entrance of the main hall.

That's Mu Chen.

However, Mu Chen's appearance at this moment was rather pitiful.

His once neat clothes were now tattered and torn.

His body was covered in dried blood and cuts from sharp blades, and his breathing seemed somewhat unstable, clearly indicating that he had gone through an extremely fierce and arduous battle.

Many students around him looked at him with surprise and whispered among themselves when they saw him like this.

"Hey, isn't this Old Mu?"

Bing Tianxiao raised an eyebrow, pulled Luo Li along, and walked straight over, his tone teasing.

But there was little surprise in his eyes:

"How did it get into this state?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Mu Chen looked up and saw Bing Tianxiao and Luo Li in front of him.

His tense nerves finally relaxed a little, and he revealed a helpless, bitter smile.

"Stop making fun of me."

Mu Chen wiped the dust off his face and sighed:

"There was a slight mishap during this mission; we almost didn't make it back."

"What's going on?" Bing Tianxiao dropped his playful grin and asked knowingly, "With your skills, ordinary Heaven-level missions shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

Mu Chen shook his head, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes:

"I was originally going to White Dragon City with Senior Su Xuan and the others to carry out a mission, but I never expected to run into a ruthless character ranked second on the bounty list - Demon Dragon Prince."

"Magic Ryuko?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Li, who was standing to the side, also frowned slightly.

This name is infamous in the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy. He is a top expert among the younger generation of the Dragon Demon Palace, and his methods are extremely cruel.

"Um."

Mu Chen nodded, still shaken, and said, "That guy is too strong. He's already at the late stage of the Tongtian Realm. Even with all my current abilities, I can only barely hold him off for a while."

At this point, his bitter smile deepened:

"If Senior Shen Cangsheng hadn't arrived in time and forced the Demon Dragon Prince back with a single shot, I probably would have really been defeated there. How could I be standing here so easily talking to you?"

"Shen Cangsheng..."

Bing Tianxiao stroked his chin and nodded slightly.

That overlord who ranked first on the Heavenly Ranking is indeed a formidable figure.

Seeing that Mu Chen was in a sorry state, but his eyes were burning with even stronger fighting spirit, Bing Tianxiao couldn't help but mutter to himself.

It seems the general direction of the plot hasn't changed.

Although Mu Chen no longer has Luo Li by his side to constantly encourage him, he hasn't missed out on any of the trials and opportunities that come with being a protagonist.

Encountering the Demon Dragon Prince and being rescued by Shen Cangsheng, Chapter 75 of this book, Mu Chen's Encounter with the Demon Dragon Prince! There's a surprise inside, click to unlock now. This is all foreshadowing in the original work to lead into the later "Hunting Battle".

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Looking at Mu Chen's face, which was tired but still resolute, Bing Tianxiao suddenly had a thought.

In the original timeline, Mu Chen had only been in the academy for a short time when he got too close to Luo Li, which led to Li Xuantong, the second-ranked scholar on the Heavenly Ranking, coming to his door and setting up the famous "three-move agreement".

In that battle, Mu Chen was beaten even more badly, but he also became famous and proved his potential.

But now...

Luo Li was always by his side, so Li Xuantong was also looking for him, the culprit.

Mu Chen, that kid, inexplicably avoided getting a beating.

"Alright, it's an achievement to come back alive."

Bing Tianxiao patted Mu Chen on the shoulder and casually tossed him a bottle of healing pills:

"Go back and heal your injuries. Your breathing is all jumbled up like mush. The next few days are probably going to be turbulent, so improving your strength is the most important thing."

Mu Chen accepted the pill without hesitation and nodded gratefully.

"Thanks. I'll head back now."

After saying that, he dragged his tired body toward the freshman area.

Although his back looked disheveled, his indomitable spirit was impossible to conceal.

Watching Mu Chen's departing figure, Bing Tianxiao's lips curled into a playful smile.

"Without the tempering of the three-move agreement, I wonder if this kid's growth rate will slow down?"

But judging from his unlucky constitution, he'll probably get beaten up quite a bit in the future...

"What are you muttering about?"

Luo Li's cool voice rang in my ears.

"It's nothing, just a thought that the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy is truly a great place to train people."

Bing Tianxiao snapped out of his daze, shook his head slightly, and his carefree smile returned to his face.

He naturally took Luo Li's hand, his fingertips gently tracing the soft warmth of her palm, his tone light and cheerful:

"Let's go, we should go back and rest."

Luo Li let him lead her, and the two walked side by side toward the freshman area.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting two long shadows, creating an atmosphere of exceptional harmony and tranquility.

Along the way, Luo Li hesitated several times before speaking.

Luo Li stopped and turned around when the two returned to their little courtyard.

Those clear, glass-like eyes looked intently at Bing Tianxiao.

"Be careful in a few days..."

Her voice remained cool and clear, yet carried a hint of barely perceptible worry:

"Li Xuantong... he is very strong, and he has many tricks up his sleeve."

It's not just about having profound spiritual power.

Upon hearing this, Bing Tianxiao raised an eyebrow slightly, and a confident smile curved his lips:

"What? We haven't even played yet, and you're already worried I'll lose to him?"

He reached out and gently brushed Luo Li's pert nose, and smiled:

"Don't worry, although I may seem carefree and irresponsible at times, I've never been afraid of anyone when it comes to a fight."

"A mere second place on the Heavenly Ranking is not enough to make me admit defeat."

Luo Li did not relax because of his teasing; instead, her expression became even more serious.

She gently bit her lower lip, as if making a decision, and whispered:

"Actually... there's another reason why Li Xuantong approached you, besides because I was by your side."

Bing Tianxiao adopted an attentive tone: "Oh? I'd like to hear more."