131: Chapter 131 The Powerful Su Ling Makes the Snow Dragon Sect Back Down
A nineteen-year-old goddess is accessible, but what about a ninety-year-old goddess? How does one access her!
While deep in thought, the people from the Snow Dragon Sect drew closer. When they were about two hundred meters away from Su Ling, he stood on high ground and released an arrow with fire attributes.
This was his third Spirit Ability, Explosive Flame Arrow. Its purpose was very simple: to serve as a warning.
The arrow descended rapidly right in front of the dozens of members of the Snow Dragon Sect.
"Careful! Stop advancing!" Snow Dragon Douluo immediately halted.
A thunderous explosion rang out, and the flash of fire illuminated the entire canyon.
Snow Dragon Douluo had likely guessed that this attack was not aimed at them, so she merely ordered her people to stop.
"I advise you not to get involved in this mess with the Ice Flame Sect. Go back the way you came," Su Ling said in a deep voice.
Snow Dragon Douluo looked toward Su Ling, who was standing on the high ground, and Su Ling looked back at her.
"So beautiful!" This was Su Ling's first impression of Snow Dragon Douluo.
Even in the dark night, Su Ling could see her very clearly.
Snow Dragon Douluo had long silver hair and a wonderful figure—slender yet full. Her skin was as white as snow. She looked nothing like a ninety-year-old; she looked barely thirty.
Looking at her face, her features were exquisite and sharply defined, giving an immediate sense of high-class beauty. Combined with her unique aura, it seemed that only the word "perfect" could describe this woman.
The level 96 Snow Dragon Douluo was exactly as Bing Yuluo had described; even at ninety, her appearance was quite striking.
It was said that decades ago, Snow Dragon Douluo was known as the greatest beauty in the Extreme North.
However, as she aged, as new generations grew up, and because she rarely appeared in public, this title was eventually forgotten.
Seeing her today, she was indeed extraordinary.
It seemed that a ninety-year-old goddess wasn't so bad after all!
Wasn't Poseixi even older than her? Does that mean she should be ignored?
Similarly, Snow Dragon Douluo kept her eyes on Su Ling.
The two stared at each other for a long while, seemingly making Snow Dragon Douluo feel a bit embarrassed.
"Who are you to dare block the path of our Snow Dragon Sect?" a man who looked about sixty-seven years old said from beside Snow Dragon Douluo.
However, Su Ling did not pay attention to him at first, but instead looked at Snow Dragon Douluo's initial favorability rating toward him in the System.
21 points. Can you believe it?
Is this Snow Dragon Douluo someone who judges by appearances too?
Su Ling was very surprised by this favorability rating!
But Su Ling did not respond, which made the old man from the Snow Dragon Sect feel a bit awkward.
Yan Luo, standing to the side, said, "A bow-type Spirit. He must be the expert who killed our Ice Flame Sect Master. It seems their people have already gone to our Ice Flame Sect. I ask Sect Master Xue to help our Ice Flame Sect survive this calamity. When that time comes, the Ice Flame Cave shall belong to the Snow Dragon Sect."
"That Leopard was right; the Ice Flame Sect really did ask the Snow Dragon Sect for help."
After saying this, Su Ling leaped down from a height of several dozen meters, landed opposite the group from the Snow Dragon Sect, and then walked forward step by step.
According to what Yan Luo of the Ice Flame Sect said, this person might be the expert who killed Ice Flame Douluo.
But as the top Sect in the Extreme North, the Snow Dragon Sect was naturally unafraid.
"Let me go test whether this person actually has the ability," a Spirit Douluo from the Snow Dragon Sect stepped out.
"Step back! You are no match for him, don't go and embarrass yourself!" Snow Dragon Douluo waved her hand and said.
This Spirit Douluo could only retreat helplessly.
Ice Flame Douluo had already reached the Peak of level 95 Soul Power. The fact that the opponent could kill him meant his strength was likely around level 96, putting him on the same level as her.
"My name is Xue Muyan, Sect Master of the Snow Dragon Sect, Titled Snow Dragon, with level 96 Soul Power. May I ask how to address Your Excellency?" Snow Dragon Douluo asked, looking at Su Ling.
She had been in the Extreme North for decades, and even when she traveled across the continent, she had never seen such a handsome man.
In her view, Su Ling's age should be about the same as hers; he must have used some special method to maintain his youthful appearance.
After all, to be able to kill Ice Flame Douluo, he had to be at least at the Titled level, so he couldn't be too young.
"Su Ling, currently the City Lord of Fengxue City!" Su Ling replied, though he did not mention his Soul Power level.
"No wonder you wanted to stop us here; so you are already the City Lord of Fengxue City," Xue Muyan realized.
Su Ling said, "That's right. It's too late for you to go now; the Ice Flame Sect no longer exists."
As soon as he finished speaking, Su Ling used Teleportation to arrive beside Yan Luo of the Ice Flame Sect. He threw a single punch—it only took one punch—and the level 60-something Spirit Emperor died on the spot.
"You..."
Su Ling's movements were too fast, so fast that no one could even see what he had done.
Among all these people, only Xue Muyan caught a glimpse of what happened.
But by the time Su Ling struck, it was already too late; she wanted to save him, but she couldn't reach Yan Luo in time.
Sometimes, one must be ruthless when necessary. One cannot be soft-hearted toward enemies, and this also served as a warning to the Snow Dragon Sect.
An Ice Flame Sect that no longer existed, a rising new power, and an expert who could wipe out the Ice Flame Sect and kill Ice Flame Douluo—Su Ling believed this was enough for Xue Muyan to make a decision.
"How dare you make a move in front of our Sect Master, I..."
The Spirit Douluo from the Snow Dragon Sect closest to Su Ling immediately activated his Snow Dragon Spirit and punched toward Su Ling.
With a bang, Su Ling remained standing in the same spot.
He hadn't moved a single step, and what he had used was, naturally, the Invincible Defense brought by Xiao Wu.
"You... how is this possible!" This Spirit Douluo from the Snow Dragon Sect followed a strength-based path; even their Sect Master, Xue Muyan, probably couldn't have blocked that punch so easily.
"This is your final warning! If your Snow Dragon Sect remains stubborn, don't blame me for not giving you a chance," Su Ling's words were overbearing.
[Ding... Xue Muyan favorability +3, obtained white treasure chest * 2]
What the hell, you can even get a treasure chest for this?
It seems Xue Muyan has somewhat unique tastes.
At this moment, that Spirit Douluo from the Snow Dragon Sect was terrified. His body trembled, and he couldn't help but take two steps back.
He hadn't even released his Spirit, yet he couldn't even shake him with his physical body. Just how ridiculously strong was this person?
"No wonder that old thing Ice Flame Douluo was no match for you; you are even stronger than I imagined," Xue Muyan said.
"However, for us to turn back, I have a condition," Xue Muyan said.
"A condition?" Su Ling glanced at Xue Muyan and said, "I am not here to negotiate conditions with you. If you do not retreat, then we shall fight."
Su Ling looked at the many Spirit Masters of the Snow Dragon Sect, displaying a powerful aura. If he was going to act tough, he had to do it well.
The effect of Su Ling's posturing was obvious; the entire group of Snow Dragon Sect Spirit Masters was stunned by him.
Even Snow Dragon Douluo Xue Muyan, a level 96 Titled Douluo, didn't dare to make a move easily.
Xue Muyan added, "I recall that the Ice Leopard Sect attacked Fengxue City together with the Ice Flame Sect. Could it be that you wiped out the Ice Leopard Sect as well?"
This time, she didn't mention any conditions and continued to ask Su Ling.
Su Ling said, "Ice Leopard Douluo has already acknowledged me as his master. Now, the Ice Leopard Sect has been incorporated into the sphere of influence of my Fengxue City. What do you think?"
"Acknowledged you as master?" Xue Muyan and the many Spirit Masters were shocked once again. Even the Ice Leopard Sect had joined Fengxue City, and with such a powerful Su Ling, the power of Fengxue City was already no weaker than their Snow Dragon Sect—perhaps even stronger.
"Believe it or not, it's up to you. If there's nothing else, I'm heading back. If you continue to advance, feel free to try." After saying this, Su Ling slowly walked away without looking back.
Behind him, the Spirit Masters of the Snow Dragon Sect, including Xue Muyan, did not take another step forward.
"Sect Master! What should we do?"
Xue Muyan said, "Let's go back. If we start a war, the Sect will suffer too great a loss. Even if we win, it won't be worth much. It's not worth it for the sake of an Ice Flame Cave."
"Su Ling, the Snow Dragon Sect will not interfere in your affairs with the Ice Flame Sect, but can we talk?" Xue Muyan said.
"I'm very busy tonight. Let's talk in a couple of days. I'll prepare some food and wine to celebrate, and I'll invite you then," Su Ling said.
"Very well, I will wait for your invitation," Xue Muyan said.
Watching Su Ling's retreating figure, Xue Muyan felt a stir in her heart.
[Ding... Xue Muyan favorability +2, obtained white treasure chest * 1]
Not until Su Ling's figure had completely disappeared did Xue Muyan turn around and say, "Let's all go back. Treat today's events as if they never happened. Also, be polite when you see Su Ling in the future."
Perhaps thinking of something else, Xue Muyan frowned slightly and thought to herself, "This guy only gave his name; he didn't say what his Soul Power level was or what his Titled name is. I must ask next time."
Little did she know, Su Ling was only level 74—where would he get a title?
After Su Ling left, he observed for a long time. Only when he was sure the Snow Dragon Sect was not following did he finally relax.
After all, there were many people in the Snow Dragon Sect, and it would be very difficult for him to stop them completely.
Moreover, this Xue Muyan looked really exciting; she gave people a desire to conquer her.
And her favorability was so easy to farm. It would be best not to engage in a life-or-death battle; taking her down would be best.
Su Ling never minded having too many high-quality goddesses.
Before long, Su Ling arrived at the Ice Flame Sect.
By this time, the large-scale battle at the Ice Flame Sect had ended, though small-scale skirmishes still existed as they hunted for any stragglers hiding in the shadows.
"Master! You've returned? Did the Snow Dragon Sect retreat?" Ice Leopard Douluo asked.
Su Ling said, "Of course they retreated. The Snow Dragon Sect is quite sensible; they left after just a few words."
Since when was the Snow Dragon Sect so easy to talk to?
This was the top Sect in the Extreme North.
That could only mean one thing: his master was too powerful—so powerful that even the Snow Dragon Sect didn't dare to make a move.
"Master, I have already killed Yan Hua, the only Spirit Douluo of the Ice Flame Sect. This is his spatial spirit tool. I have also ordered people to count the assets in the Ice Flame Sect's treasury; it may take some time," Ice Leopard Douluo immediately handed over the spirit tool.
Su Ling did not stand on ceremony and accepted it directly.
"There's no rush for that; take your time!"
"Leopard, take me to that so-called Ice Flame Cave." After thinking it over, Su Ling still felt that the nickname "Leopard" was most appropriate for Ice Leopard Douluo.
"Master, please come with me."
"By the way, tell me about this Snow Dragon Douluo! Briefly describe her past, and if you know anything about her romantic history, tell me that as well," Su Ling said.
"Ah... okay, okay!" Ice Leopard Douluo was stunned. What was Su Ling doing?
Could it be that he had taken a fancy to Snow Dragon Douluo?
Indeed, back in the day, Snow Dragon Douluo was the flower of the Extreme North, and even now, no one could compare to her.
After thinking for a moment, Ice Leopard Douluo said, "Master, back in the day, Snow Dragon Douluo..."
He talked for half an hour!
"So, Snow Dragon Douluo is still alone to this day and has never been married?" Su Ling asked curiously. Her romantic history was what he was most interested in.
Ice Leopard Douluo replied, "Yes. I heard that in her early years, she traveled across the continent and met someone she liked, but before they could express their feelings to each other, an accident occurred. That person died in a battle while trying to save her."
"Later, after Snow Dragon Douluo returned to the Extreme North, she focused on Cultivation. After all, her talent was very high, and she was far ahead of others in Cultivation. Later, it became difficult for her to find anyone she could look up to."
"Snow Dragon Douluo once said: 'To be her man, the first condition is that you must defeat her. If you cannot even beat her, you are not worthy of living with her.'"
"I see!" Hearing Ice Leopard Douluo say this, Su Ling felt relieved. He could give it a try with this Xue Muyan.
In the Extreme North, Su Ling had gained another target.
After talking about Snow Dragon Douluo, the two arrived at a large metal door before long.
"Master, the Ice Flame Cave is inside here, but I don't know the method to open this door. I have entered the Ice Flame Cave once before, but that was when Ice Flame Douluo brought me in," Ice Leopard Douluo said.
Su Ling took a look, then struck it with the Eight Desolations Fist, using his greatest strength.
With a loud boom, ice and snow continued to fall from the ice cave, but looking at the door, it still stood there.
And where Su Ling had attacked, there was only a fist mark.
Even this couldn't open it?
Ice Leopard Douluo said, "Master, I heard Ice Flame Douluo say before that this door was made of special Materials and has extremely strong defense. It turns out to be true."
This Ice Flame Cave definitely held secrets; the goal of Snow Dragon Douluo of the Snow Dragon Sect in supporting the Ice Flame Sect was this Ice Flame Cave.
It was also because he and the power at his side had already threatened the safety of the Snow Dragon Sect that the Snow Dragon Sect had to give up.
Snow Dragon Douluo wanting to talk to him alone must have been to discuss this, and the reason he refused was that he wanted to see just how special the Ice Flame Cave was.
Only after seeing it would he know how to respond to Snow Dragon Douluo.
That was why Su Ling had told Snow Dragon Douluo to wait a few days!
But right now, he couldn't even open the door.
So, Su Ling stared at the large door, then activated the Eye of True Sight. Its penetration ability allowed him to carefully observe the structure of the door.
After about half an incense stick of time, Su Ling retreated about twenty meters.
He released his Spirit, and his Soul Power condensed into a thin arrow. Su Ling could also control the size of the arrow.
Swish...
The arrow struck with a loud boom!
The door still stood there as it was before, but there was a difference from before.
Ice Leopard Douluo stepped forward and pushed hard. With a rumbling sound, the door of the Ice Flame Cave actually moved.
But when Ice Leopard Douluo pushed the door open, he was stunned.
"Master, this Ice Flame Sect is disgusting; they destroyed the entrance tunnel," Ice Leopard Douluo said.
Su Ling walked over and took a look; there was a corpse inside, who must have committed suicide.
It was clear that he had destroyed the entrance.
"Leopard, how long will it take to clear this entrance?" Su Ling asked.
"This tunnel is over two hundred meters long. If it's completely blocked, it will take two days to clear. But that's not the most important thing; if they destroyed the Ice Flame Cave, then we'll be in trouble," Ice Leopard Douluo said, looking helpless.
"Clear it first!" Su Ling said.
It was clear that at the moment of its destruction, because the Snow Dragon Sect had not arrived, the Ice Flame Sect had made a final struggle in desperation.
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