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

Chapter 146 Entering the Divine Soul Realm is Difficult! Wen Qingxuan is Trapped?

During Bing Tianxiao's seclusion, the competition in the Spirit Academy Tournament entered its most intense and brutal phase.

Everyone is vying for seven of the top eight spots – because no one dares to even think about the number one position anymore.

That spot belongs to Bing Tianxiao.

The white-haired boy who had disappeared from the public eye secured the number one spot with a crushing victory.

No one questioned it, no one challenged it, and no one even dared to utter the word "challenge".

As a result, fierce fighting engulfed almost every part of this vast region.

Battles could break out at any moment.

Powerful teams clashed in various ways, their surging and violent spiritual energy rippling between heaven and earth.

Some rise to prominence, some fall from grace; some have the last laugh, some leave with bitterness.

This is the Spirit Academy Tournament—cruel and real.

Wen Qingxuan is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling figures in this chaotic battle.

She led the Holy Phoenix Academy's team, sweeping away dozens of teams with overwhelming force, advancing triumphantly all the way.

The phantom of the golden phoenix hovered behind her, its golden flames incinerating all enemies that stood in her way.

Ultimately, she decisively secured second place with her absolute strength.

No one disagreed.

Because everyone witnessed that woman's strength.

Following Wen Qingxuan, Ji Xuan and Wu Ling also displayed astonishing strength.

Ji Xuan of the Holy Spirit Academy, dressed in white as snow, possessed swordsmanship as sharp as the wind.

He led the Holy Spirit Academy team through numerous challenges, defeating dozens of strong teams and ultimately securing third place.

Although Wu Ling of the Martial Spirit Academy is not as dazzling as Ji Xuan, he is steady and makes progress step by step.

He led the Martial Spirit Academy team to defeat one opponent after another, ultimately securing fourth place.

The fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth positions were also divided among the top teams.

Besides these strong teams, two other teams are quietly rising.

Shen Cangsheng and Mu Chen.

These two names were unremarkable before the Spirit Academy Tournament began.

Their team didn't attract much attention either.

But as the competition progressed, they proved their strength with victory after victory.

Their rankings continued to climb, eventually reaching ninth place.

They are just one step away from the top eight.

The entire arena was abuzz with discussion about whether Shen Cangsheng and Mu Chen could break into the top eight at the last minute and become the biggest dark horse of this year's Spirit Academy Tournament.

Regardless of the outcome, everyone has already remembered these two names.

Because of their strength, they deserve this honor.

……

Deep in the valley, inside a stone cave.

Bing Tianxiao sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, surrounded by a faint golden light.

That was the power of the Tyrant Dragon Body at work, every inch of muscle and every bone was absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The spiritual power accumulated within him was already substantial enough; he was only one step away from achieving the Divine Soul Difficulty.

But this step requires sufficient time and experience.

It can't be rushed.

Bing Tianxiao slowly opened his eyes, a golden light flashing in his deep pupils.

He felt the immense spiritual power within his body, almost overflowing, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"That's about it."

He muttered to himself, closed his eyes again, formed hand seals, and began to challenge the Divine Soul Difficulty.

boom!

His spiritual energy surged instantly, like a flood bursting its banks, rushing wildly towards his brow.

That is where his spirit resides.

The Divine Soul Challenge is the first major hurdle on the path to supreme power.

Once you cross that threshold, you will be reborn, your spirit and body will become one, and you will no longer be bound by your physical body.

If you can't overcome this hurdle, you'll be stuck in the same place, or you might even go astray and lose all your previous efforts.

"Break it!"

Bing Tianxiao let out a low shout, and the spiritual power within his body suddenly erupted, transforming into a golden pillar of light that shot up from above his head and pierced the clouds.

Outside the cave, the clouds in the sky were torn open by the beam of light, creating a huge gap.

Sunlight poured down, illuminating the entire valley.

The birds and beasts in the valley were terrified by this terrifying aura and scattered in all directions. Even the contestants in the distance felt this heart-pounding fluctuation.

"This is... someone breaking through the Divine Soul barrier?!"

"What a terrifying aura! Who is it?"

“…………”

Bing Tianxiao is undergoing a complete transformation.

Spiritual energy surged into his brow, merging, colliding, and fusing with his divine soul.

The feeling was like being burned by raging fire or frozen by ice; the pain was extreme.

But Bing Tianxiao gritted his teeth and remained silent.

His will was harder than steel.

Time passed by, second by second.

After an unknown amount of time, the pillar of light finally dissipated slowly.

Inside the stone cave, Bing Tianxiao slowly opened his eyes.

In that instant, it seemed as if stars were swirling in his eyes, so deep that no one dared to look directly at them.

He stood up and stretched his limbs.

Click, click—

His bones cracked and popped all over his body, like thunder.

He could feel that his power was several times greater than before.

If he were to face an opponent of Wang Zhong's caliber now, he wouldn't even need to use his battle halberd; a single punch would be enough to obliterate him.

"The Divine Soul... has finally been accomplished."

Bing Tianxiao clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, and a satisfied smile appeared on his lips.

He stepped out of the cave, and the sunlight shone on him, warm and comforting.

"Ice Sky Dawn!"

A familiar voice came from afar.

Bing Tianxiao looked in the direction of the sound and saw Luo Li rushing towards them.

A hint of anxiety crossed her face.

"What's wrong?" Bing Tianxiao frowned.

Luo Li landed in front of him, took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then said, "Something's happened. Wen Qingxuan has been trapped."

Bing Tianxiao's eyes instantly sharpened.

"Who?"

"The Grand Leader of the House of Representatives, Emperor Xiao."

Luo Li quickly said, "Emperor Xiao set up a spirit array in advance on Wen Qingxuan's inevitable route, using Wen Qingxuan's teammates as bait to lure her into the array."

The spirit array was extremely strange. Although Wen Qingxuan was powerful, she was unable to escape because her companions were bound.

She paused, then added, "Emperor Xiao's target is you."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Bing Tianxiao's eyes.

Using teammates as bait? That's a really despicable tactic.

Luo Li nodded: "You know Wen Qingxuan's personality; she would never abandon her teammates."

So even knowing it's a trap, she'll still jump in. Emperor Xiao knew this, which is why he dared to attack her.

Bing Tianxiao was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

That smile was full of mockery and disdain.

"The leader of the House Coalition? Interesting."

He turned around and said calmly to the group behind him, "Let's go see what this Emperor Xiao is really capable of."

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure transformed into a golden streak of light and headed straight into the distance.

Luo Li watched his retreating figure, a complex expression flashing in her crystal eyes, before leading her team to follow closely behind.