194: At least enough to become a Battle Emperor!

Hearing that the backlash would only occur after cultivating to the Dou Ling realm, the siblings immediately widened their eyes, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Dou Ling?!"

Liu Mingyu's voice changed pitch, as if a stone was stuck in his throat.

"Isn't this physique too heaven-defying?!"

Liu Yuting was also stunned, unconsciously clenching the corner of her clothes with her fingers, and muttered.

"Then if it completely matures, wouldn't it be...?"

She didn't dare finish speaking, but Jiang Donghua already understood her meaning. He slightly narrowed his eyes, recalling the ancient texts he had once read, his tone carrying a hint of uncertainty.

"If she fully awakens, she should at least be able to step into the Dou Huang realm."

"Dou Huang?!"

The siblings exclaimed simultaneously, their hearts almost stopping for a moment.

In the vast empire where they resided, Dou Huang experts were few and far between; every one of them was a peak existence who could make the entire territory tremble just by stomping their foot!

Furthermore, their empire did not even have the Dou Zong rank.

Liu Mingyu swallowed, his voice dry.

"Brother Jiang, you, you're not joking, are you?"

Jiang Donghua glanced at him indifferently.

"Do you think I look like I'm joking?"

Liu Yuting's breathing was rapid, her chest rising and falling violently. She had never imagined that the hidden power within her body could allow her to stand at the pinnacle of the entire empire one day!

"But if I really can cultivate to that realm, wouldn't high-level ice attribute cultivation methods be even harder to find?"

She bit her lip, her eyes containing both excitement and a hint of worry.

Jiang Donghua nodded slightly.

"Indeed, the further you go, the rarer the cultivation methods suitable for you become. However, Jia Nan Academy has no shortage of high-level cultivation methods."

Liu Mingyu scratched his head and suddenly grinned.

"What's there to be afraid of! Since we have the chance, let's go for it! At worst, we can go train in those arenas later; maybe we'll find one there!"

The corner of Jiang Donghua's mouth curled up almost imperceptibly.

"That does show some ambition."

Liu Yuting took a deep breath, her gaze gradually becoming firm.

"Big Brother Jiang, I've decided. I want to take the first path!"

Jiang Donghua looked at her, his gaze profound.

"This path won't be easy."

"I know, but I don't want to waste this talent, nor do I want to live my life in the shadows of others."

Liu Yuting clenched her fists, her fingertips slightly white from the effort.

Jiang Donghua was silent for a moment, then finally nodded.

"Alright, since that's the case, I will help you look out for suitable cultivation methods."

Liu Mingyu chuckled and patted his sister's shoulder.

"Don't worry. With your brother here, we'll forge our path together from now on!"

Liu Yuting's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded heavily.

"Mhm!"

Jiang Donghua looked at the two of them, an almost imperceptible complex look flashing in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal. He raised his head to look into the depths of Black Abyss Valley and said indifferently.

"If you've rested enough, let's continue on our journey. There are more dangerous things waiting for you ahead."

"Ah? There's more?!"

Liu Mingyu wailed, but the light of eagerness shone in his eyes.

Liu Yuting tightened her grip on the profound ice spirit blade in her hand, her gaze resolute.

"Let's go, Brother."

The three continued deeper into Black Abyss Valley. The surrounding fog grew thicker, obscuring even the sunlight, leaving only a cold, faint glow.

They hadn't walked far when a low roar suddenly came from ahead. The ground trembled slightly, as if some massive creature was approaching.

"Be careful!"

Jiang Donghua paused, his gaze sharply fixed on the depths of the dense forest.

"Roar—!"

Accompanied by a deafening roar, a massive Magical Beast suddenly charged out!

It resembled a giant bear but was covered in black scales. Its fangs were menacing, its eyes glowed crimson, and violent Dou Qi fluctuations swirled around its body.

"Black-Scaled Violent Bear!"

Liu Mingyu's pupils contracted, and he immediately recognized the Magical Beast.

"A one-star Dou Master rank fellow who just recently broke through!"

Liu Yuting gripped her profound ice spirit blade, saying in a low voice.

"Brother, be careful. This guy's defense is extremely strong!"

Jiang Donghua stood to the side, arms crossed, and said indifferently.

"I won't intervene this time. You two handle it yourselves."

"Understood! Time to test out my newly broken through strength!"

Liu Mingyu grinned, battle intent surging in his eyes.

Before he finished speaking, the Black-Scaled Violent Bear roared and rushed over, its massive bear paw, wrapped in violent Dou Qi, fiercely swiping at the siblings!

"Bang—!"

Liu Mingyu quickly condensed his Earth attribute Dou Qi, crossing his arms to forcefully block the blow. He was shaken back several steps, his feet plowing two deep marks into the ground.

"Such powerful strength!"

He shook his numb arms, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

Liu Yuting seized the opportunity, her figure flashing. The profound ice spirit blade drew a cold light, stabbing directly at the Black-Scaled Violent Bear's flank!

"Clang—!"

The blade collided with the scales, actually sending sparks flying, leaving only a shallow scratch on the scale.

"Tsk, so tough!"

Liu Yuting gritted her teeth and quickly retreated, avoiding the Violent Bear's counterattack.

In the ensuing battle, the siblings cooperated tacitly. Liu Mingyu took the offensive to draw fire, while Liu Yuting utilized her Ice attribute Dou Qi to slow the Violent Bear's movements and look for openings.

However, the Black-Scaled Violent Bear's defense was truly too formidable. Most of their attacks were deflected by the scales, only causing minor superficial injuries.

"We can't keep going like this! We need to find a way to break through its defense!"

Liu Mingyu panted heavily, sweat dripping from his forehead.

Liu Yuting's eyes flashed, and she suddenly said in a low voice.

"Brother, use that move!"

Liu Mingyu was startled, then understood, and grinned.

"Okay!"

Both simultaneously retreated, creating distance.

Liu Mingyu clenched his fists, and yellow-brown Dou Qi frantically gathered.

Liu Yuting, on the other hand, raised her profound ice spirit blade high. Bone-chilling frost condensed on the blade, and the surrounding temperature plummeted!

"Rock Collapse Fist!"

"Profound Ice Slash!"

The two attacks erupted simultaneously. Liu Mingyu's fist smashed fiercely into the Black-Scaled Violent Bear's chest, the violent Dou Qi cracking its scales!

Almost instantly, Liu Yuting's blade light slashed through, accurately hitting the crack, and the icy cold power invaded the body through the fissure!

"Roar—!"

The Black-Scaled Violent Bear let out a painful roar, its movements suddenly stiffening as frost began to condense on its surface.

"Now!"

Liu Mingyu seized the chance, leaped up, and his weapon, wrapped in all his Dou Qi, heavily slammed onto the Violent Bear's head!

"Thud—!"

The massive body of the Black-Scaled Violent Bear crashed to the ground, completely lifeless.

"Phew, finally dealt with it!"

Liu Mingyu slumped onto the ground, breathing heavily. He had several injuries, but his face wore a satisfied smile.

Liu Yuting was also quite exhausted, fine sweat covering her forehead, but her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Brother, we really took down a Dou Master rank Magical Beast!"

Liu Mingyu laughed heartily.

"Of course! Don't you see whose sister you are!"

Jiang Donghua walked over slowly, glanced at the Black-Scaled Violent Bear's corpse, and nodded slightly.

"It's not bad, but it took you thirty-seven moves to finish it. The efficiency is too low."

"Thirty-seven moves?!"

Liu Mingyu widened his eyes.

"Brother Jiang, you even counted that?"

Jiang Donghua said indifferently.

"A true expert can slay an opponent of the same rank within a single move."

The siblings were immediately speechless, their earlier excitement largely extinguished.

Jiang Donghua looked at their expressions, and the corner of his mouth lifted almost imperceptibly.

"However, being able to kill a Dou Master rank Magical Beast on your first collaboration is considered passing."

Liu Mingyu scratched his head and chuckled.

"Brother Jiang, can't you give us a couple more compliments?"

Jiang Donghua glanced at him.

"Compliment you? Talk to me when you can instantly kill an opponent of the same rank with one move."

Liu Yuting couldn't help but let out a light laugh, but she quickly restrained her smile and said seriously.

"Big Brother Jiang, we will continue to work hard."