Chapter 458: Chapter 458: Ultimate Ice Suppresses the Evil Fire — Meeting Ma Xiaotao Again

Ice and fire collided with a thunderous crash.

Huo Yuhao’s body trembled slightly.

But Ma Xiaotao was thrown back by the tremendous force, flipping twice across the lake surface before crashing heavily into the water.

Boom! Boom!

Vast clouds of steam surged upward,

shrouding the lake in thick white mist.

Not far away, Xiao Xiao and Jiang Nannan stared in stunned disbelief.

Huo Yuhao had actually gained the upper hand in a head-on clash with the captain of the current Shrek Seven Monsters?!

However—

the battle was not over.

Instead of dissipating, the mist over the lake grew even denser.

The water began to boil violently, and a scorching, savage aura spread from beneath the surface.

A flash of fighting spirit crossed Huo Yuhao’s eyes as every muscle in his body suddenly tightened.

Ultimate power surged through his limbs and bones with a deep rumble.

Thump! Thump!

Thump! Thump!

His originally well-proportioned figure expanded in an instant.

His sleeves and pant legs bulged before tearing apart with a ripping sound.

The body revealed beneath was knotted with muscle, like forged steel.

Streams of white vapor escaped from between his muscle fibers—an outward manifestation of a physique cultivated to an extraordinary level.

The sight left Xiao Xiao and Jiang Nannan with parted lips.

Within his sea of consciousness,

Skydream Iceworm clicked his tongue in amazement.

"In the previous life, Yuhao crippled himself drinking the Ultimate Yang Spring to save Wang Dong and pluck the Yearning Heartbroken Red—even ended up in a wheelchair."

"In this life, he’s terrifyingly fierce. He’s practically a humanoid ferocious beast!"

At that moment—

the boiling lake suddenly erupted in blazing red light, like magma bursting forth.

Boom! Boom!

Amid deafening explosions and billowing steam, a figure shot out of the water.

Ma Xiaotao’s face was flushed crimson, her beautiful features twisted with pain, her eyes burning with uncontrolled evil fire.

Beneath her feet,

six Spirit Rings shimmered—yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, black.

"Shriek—!"

A piercing phoenix cry split the sky.

Her fifth Spirit Ring flared with deep black light.

"Fifth Spirit Ability—Phoenix Cloud Piercing Strike!"

Crimson flames coalesced into a fiery phoenix. Wherever it passed, lake water evaporated and aquatic plants turned to ash, as it charged toward Huo Yuhao with destructive force.

Huo Yuhao neither retreated nor dodged.

Four Spirit Rings manifested around him—white, black, black, black.

The nearly translucent white ring suddenly shone.

"First Spirit Ability—Soul Shock!"

His eyes turned pure white.

An invisible force pierced straight into Ma Xiaotao’s sea of consciousness, even shaving three inches off the lake’s surface by sheer power.

Ma Xiaotao let out a muffled groan and fell back into the water once more.

At the same time, the phoenix flames engulfed Huo Yuhao.

As the fire gradually dispersed,

a figure wreathed in chilling mist was revealed within.

Behind him, the phantom of the Titan Snow Demon King flickered faintly into view.

More and more students rushed over at the commotion.

Huo Yuhao skimmed across the lake surface, scooped up the unconscious Ma Xiaotao, and with a few strides across floating ice, vanished into the distance.

Watching the raggedly dressed youth disappear, the students erupted into discussion.

"Who was that? Even Senior Sister Ma Xiaotao was defeated!"

"Isn’t he the one who toured the academy with Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan a few days ago?"

"This is unbelievable—both of Shrek’s top geniuses know him?"

Amid the noisy chatter,

Xiao Xiao and Jiang Nannan exchanged silent looks, their hearts filled with nothing but shock and awe.

At that moment,

more than a dozen figures sped over from the depths of Sea God Lake.

The white-robed elder at the front sensed the lingering violent aura in the air, his expression changing drastically.

"This is bad—an outer court student may have been injured!"

"Find Xiaotao immediately!"

His sharp gaze suddenly fixed on the unmelted ice crystals along the shore.

They radiated an ultimate chill,

domineeringly dispersing the lingering heat in the air.

"This is..."

The white-robed elder’s eyes flared with sharp light.

"Ultimate Ice?!"

"Xiaotao’s evil fire can be saved!"

"But when did the academy produce such a genius?"

...

Carrying Ma Xiaotao, Huo Yuhao made a few swift bounds and arrived at a secluded garden deep within the academy.

Fortunately, Shrek Academy covered an enormous area.

Despite the many students, at this early evening hour there were few people in such a remote corner.

"Senior Sister Ma Xiaotao, wake up."

He gently set the person in his arms down on the lush grass.

Her fiery-red hair spilled out like a waterfall, accentuating the unnaturally flushed beauty of her delicate face, making her appear all the more alluring.

Huo Yuhao’s gaze steadied as he brought two fingers together like a sword.

A brilliant speck of icy light gathered at his fingertips. The aura of ultimate ice spread outward, causing the temperature in the garden to plummet.

"Ow! Which lunatic is freezing me to death?!"

A couple suddenly rushed out of the nearby bushes. The male student glared angrily at Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao showed an awkward expression.

He truly hadn’t expected anyone to be here and hadn’t even used his spiritual sense to check.

Suppressing his thoughts, he extended his finger toward Ma Xiaotao’s brow.

"Pardon the intrusion."

The aura of ultimate ice surged forth.

The Spirit Power roiling around Ma Xiaotao gradually calmed. Her tightly knit brows slowly relaxed, and she even let out a soft, comfortable murmur.

Huo Yuhao’s fingers trembled slightly as he exhaled slowly.

Only after confirming that her breathing had fully stabilized did he withdraw his power.

While she was still unconscious,

he carefully examined her, trying to locate the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife.

Her fiery-red outfit was soaked through by lake water, clinging tightly to her full, proud curves. Her bosom rose and fell with each breath, trembling slightly, while a few strands of wet hair stuck to her cheeks, adding a lazy, seductive charm.

His gaze continued upward...

and met a pair of bright eyes burning with flame.

Ma Xiaotao had awakened.

Huo Yuhao’s body stiffened slightly.

Their eyes met.

For a moment, neither spoke.

"You..."

Ma Xiaotao looked Huo Yuhao up and down, a flash of surprise passing through her beautiful eyes.

"You actually have the Ultimate Ice attribute!"

She stretched her waist, revealing a small section of fair, slender midriff.

"Ah—so comfortable! It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this good!"

As she spoke,

she suddenly raised her hand and lightly flicked Huo Yuhao on the forehead.

"Stop staring!"

Embarrassed, Huo Yuhao turned his gaze away.

After all,

he was still just a young man.

Looking a little longer at beautiful things was only natural.

Ma Xiaotao lightly touched her still-warm cheek, a faint, unfamiliar feeling stirring in her heart.

If anyone else had dared get this close, she would have flown into a rage long ago.

Yet this mysterious youth she had once encountered in the Extreme North made her inexplicably let down her guard.

Casually, she tidied her hair.

"A few days ago I heard there was a young man touring the academy with the Senior Sister. You were the first person I thought of."

"Tell me—what do you want with me?"

Huo Yuhao said seriously,

"I wish to purchase the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife in your possession."

The Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife?

Ma Xiaotao was first puzzled, then suddenly enlightened.

The storage bracelet on her slender wrist flashed faintly.

A carving knife about half a foot long appeared in her palm.

The knife was entirely dark bluish-black. The blade was wrapped in faint strands of dark red, bloodlike light. Ancient patterns flowed subtly across it in the dusk, emitting an unsettling, vicious aura.

"After returning from the Extreme North, I went to the auction house to buy some cold-attributed spiritual items and happened to see this carving knife. Its aura seemed extraordinary, so I bought it on a whim."

She lightly twirled it, the knife spinning deftly between her fingers.

"To be honest, this thing isn’t of much use to me."

Huo Yuhao pondered what he could offer in exchange.

But Ma Xiaotao suddenly curved her lips into a faint smile and clasped her hands behind her back as she leaned forward.

As her dark hair fell,

her alluring face moved suddenly close.

"But why should I hand it over to you?"

...

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