In the world of Moe King, I became the ruler of ice.

Gulansta shook his head and smiled wryly. He had thought he could sit back and watch the show, but he didn't expect that Gazel would suddenly declare that he wanted to challenge him.

"Gazelle, I didn't expect you to challenge me. Did you get the upper hand last time and make you more confident?"

Gazel's lips curled up, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Last time did give me some confidence. I said last time that I would challenge you again."

"Take the Ice Demon Sword I gave you and accept my challenge!"

Benimaru and the others were all unsettled. How could they sit still when Gazel was challenging their master?

Old Bai arrived at Gazel's side first and reminded him.

"Hehe, Dwarf King, I can't let you challenge my master so easily. You'll have to get past us first."

Gazel looked at Old Man Bai in shock.

"Sword Demon Lord, you say Gransta is your master?"

Old Bai nodded slightly, then added a reminder.

"Lord Gransta is the strongest warrior I have ever seen. Your Majesty the Dwarf King would be wise to reconsider, hehe."

King Gazel then turned his gaze to Gransta, who was dressed in a blue robe, and spoke with unwavering conviction.

"Then I'm even more eager to challenge him. I want to see just how strong he's become."

"Why."

Old Bai could only sigh and say nothing more.

Rimuru had been watching with a smug expression, thinking, "What goes around comes around, and this year it's my turn."

Go Gransta! ^0^~

Rimuru silently cheered for Gransta in his heart, then took out an ice cream cone and licked it.

Seeing that Gazel's attitude was unusually firm, Guransta had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Long Xueqing, who was standing next to Gulansta, suddenly stepped forward, her gaze cold.

"Old Bai is right. If you want to challenge Lord Gransta, you have to get past us first."

"As Gransta's personal bodyguard, my duty is to shield you from all challengers."

His tone turned cold again.

"So you'll have to beat me first!"

"Oh?"

Gazel looked at the tall, white-haired girl in front of him with suspicion. Judging from her aura, this demon's strength should not be weak.

When Gulansta saw that Xueqing had suddenly blocked the challenge for him, he opened his mouth as if to say something but then stopped himself. However, seeing the stubborn expression on Xueqing's face, he could only helplessly acquiesce.

Gazel didn't care. He respected every strong person. Since he had to get past Gransta's personal guards first, what was there to fear?

"Since you are Lord Gransta's bodyguard, may I ask how to address you?"

Long Xueqing uttered a few words calmly.

"Long Xueqing!"

Her voice was a bit cold, and coupled with her light blue robes and the icy blue runes on her forehead, she gave off a very aloof feeling.

Gazel could sense the intense fighting spirit emanating from this aloof and stunningly beautiful girl, and couldn't help but glance at her slightly.

Strange, this girl doesn't give Gazel the feeling that's as cold as she appears. Instead, she gives him the feeling of facing... a battle maniac?

"Oh? Long Xueqing? What a strange name."

"Sir, then I have no choice but to defeat you first before challenging Gransta."

"Hmph, what a big mouth you have."

Long Xueqing gave a cold snort, her face showing no fear whatsoever.

Just as the two sides were about to come to blows, Gransta stepped forward and coughed lightly.

"Cough cough..."

Gazel looked at Gransta with a puzzled expression.

"Are you planning to fight right here? If you go all out, this place isn't big enough for you to fight."

Gazel glanced around. Although it was a square, there were many buildings not far away, so it was definitely not a good place to fight.

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

Gulansta smiled calmly.

"Follow me!"

With a flap of its wings, Gulansta flew toward the towering snow-capped mountains not far away.

call out--

Seeing this, Long Xueqing also conjured golden dragon wings from her back and followed behind Lord Gransta.

Without another word, Gazel turned around, mounted his personal two-winged dragon, and soared into the sky.

The others followed behind.

Rimuru was still licking his ice cream cone when he saw everyone had left. He didn't bother to continue eating and quickly summoned Ranga.

"Ranga, let's go, let's follow them."

"Yes, Master."

.....

In an area covered with ice and rock, the ground was also covered with a layer of ice crystals.

Gransta arrived at the area where the Ice Guardians were staying and conveyed a message through telepathy.

"Understood, Master."

A rolling wave of sound emanated from the sound.

Suddenly, snow-capped rocks tumbled down, much to the astonishment of Gazel and the Flying Knights.

The snow-capped mountain moved, and an ice giant stood up.

"this....."

Gazel was speechless. This body, even larger than that of a giant dragon, blocked out all the sunlight when it stood up, leaving only a shadow.

The winged dragons that the dwarven knights rode became agitated after sensing the aura emanating from the ice giant.

"Phew~"

After standing up, the Ice Guardian used his skill in an open area several hundred meters in diameter, as instructed by Lord Gransta.

"【Guardian Barrier】!"

Blue magic spread across the sky, slowly forming a barrier within a certain area, thus controlling the destructive power of the battle within that area.

Long Xueqing instantly understood what Lord Gransta meant and took the lead, landing directly inside the barrier.

King Gazel recovered from the Ice Guard's massive display and saw that Long Xueqing, a woman, had taken the lead in entering the battlefield. How could he possibly be outdone?

The two-winged dragon beneath him roared and swiftly landed inside the barrier, where they stood facing each other.

Seeing that the two had entered the barrier, the Ice Guard controlled and closed it.

A new showdown has officially begun!

Gransta and everyone else were outside the barrier, observing what was happening inside.

Rimuru then approached and muttered something under his breath.

"Gransta, are you really comfortable with Long Xueqing facing off against the Dwarf King? Isn't that a bit too reckless?"

Granstas shook his head calmly without saying a word.

In truth, Gulansta had no idea who would win.

Within the barrier

The two sides' auras clashed instantly, and Gazel unleashed his Sword Saint aura, trying to create an advantage for himself.

Gazel's aura instantly became incredibly powerful, pressing down on Long Xueqing like a surging wave.

After Long Xueqing took out the Golden Vortex Spear, she felt a powerful aura rushing towards her.

Xueqing simply snorted coldly.

A golden light flashed in his eyes, and the runes on his forehead shone with astonishing intensity.

A surge of power erupted from within him, like a dragon freed from its shackles, soaring into the sky.

Gazel's pupils contracted, and he exclaimed in surprise.

"【Demon King's Aura】?"