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Whoosh!
The dark purple divine statue rapidly dissipated into the sky.
The oppressive pressure targeting Jiang Ye vanished instantly.
Yet the domain that seemed to have frozen the entire world remained.
The girl stood at the world's center, her bare feet stained with snow-white frost. A terrifying chill erupted from her slender frame, sweeping across the heavens and earth.
Before her, a silver-haired youth materialized, clad in a silver robe, his face strikingly handsome.
He hovered in mid-air, his hands clasped behind his back, radiating the brilliance of a dazzling star.
"Xiao Chen," Zhou Xingkong chuckled, "I was just trying to scare him a little. Testing the willpower of this year's Ten Schools League champion."
Chen Zilu remained silent, her grip tightening on her silver long spear as she glared coldly at him.
The chilling aura intensified, freezing even the Great Sun in the sky into a Cold Sun.
This was Chen Zilu's Innate Domain.
Her ability to contend with Transcendent Aptitudes stemmed primarily from this 'Extreme Cold Domain,' which rivaled transcendent domains, in addition to her innate avatar.
The domain's power had already surpassed the realm of Substantial Domains.
Her power was now faintly rivaling that of a transcendent domain!
Crack~ Crack! A terrifying chill spread, even Zhou Xingkong, the silver-haired youth, felt his body begin to freeze.
Zhou Xingkong's brow furrowed slightly as an invisible domain erupted from him.
Crackcrackcrack! The two domains collided.
In the void, sparks of tangible fire erupted, as if the very fabric of space were being torn apart, twisting and distorting.
"If you want to fight me," Zhou Xingkong said with a faint smile, "I'm always ready."
Chen Zilu's terrifying Extreme Cold Domain posed no real threat to him.
Ding ding ding!
The two domains clashed invisibly, each collision unleashing terrifying energy waves that spread outward like a surging tide.
From a distance, the scene resembled two Proud Suns colliding, the resulting power was astonishing.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The sound of air being torn apart echoed as students, drawn by the commotion, rushed toward the scene.
"A transcendent domain!"
"A peerless prodigy with a Transcendent Aptitude?"
"Is that Chen Zilu facing him? What's happening?" Streams of Flowing Light converged, their observers keeping a safe distance.
Even at White Dragon University, it was rare to see someone with Transcendent Aptitude.
As for Chen Zilu, she was a mega-star, consistently ranking in the top three on the All-Stars Popularity Chart.
Now, a Transcendent Aptitude was confronting Chen Zilu—undoubtedly explosive news.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Whoosh! More and more people converged on the scene.
"It's Zhou Xingkong! I've seen him before."
"The Transcendent Aptitude of the Zhou Clan's current generation: Zhou Xingkong."
"Why is he going up against Chen Zilu?" The crowd buzzed with speculation.
White Dragon University was known for its intense cultivation atmosphere.
But such an explosive event was a rare sight, and even the university's students were willing to pause their studies to witness it.
"The crowd's getting bigger."
"Are they really going to fight?" Zhou Xingkong kept his gaze fixed on Chen Zilu, his composure unwavering.
He wasn't afraid of her.
On the contrary, if a fight broke out, Zhou Xingkong was absolutely confident of victory.
He could tell Chen Zilu had just achieved her fifth breakthrough, but she was only at the initial stage and her condition didn't seem optimal. In her current state, she stood no chance against him.
Chen Zilu stared coldly at Zhou Xingkong, still refusing to speak.
Her grip tightened on the long spear in her hand.
She was indeed in poor condition, but she knew this battle was unavoidable.
Only by striking fear into her opponent could she protect Jiang Ye from further threats.
Jiang Ye was her junior brother.
At such a critical moment, she couldn't possibly back down.
With this resolve, Chen Zilu lifted her jade-like leg, ready to take the first step and initiate the battle.
But just then, a voice cut through the air:
"Senior Sister," a voice called out, "this has nothing to do with you."
Immediately afterward, a tall, imposing figure strode forward, brushing past her side before stepping into the collision zone between their Domains.
"Jiang Ye!" Chen Zilu's pupils constricted.
She and Zhou Xingkong were locked in a Domain clash. For Jiang Ye to barge in at this moment was incredibly dangerous.
One misstep could mean utter annihilation!
"That fool," Chen Zilu gritted her teeth, frantically manipulating her Domain to shield Jiang Ye.
"Thank you," Jiang Ye glanced back, offering her a smile.
"Forget the thanks! Get back here immediately!" Chen Zilu transmitted telepathically.
Her long hair was as silver-white as winter snow, and her entire being radiated an icy chill that permeated even her voice.
Yet when she spoke to Jiang Ye, a hint of coquettishness softened her icy tone.
"There's no need," Jiang Ye replied. "This person came for me, so I must resolve this myself."
With that, he turned to face the silver-haired youth standing ahead.
The youth stood on higher ground, a faint smile playing on his lips, but his eyes remained utterly indifferent, as if looking down upon the masses.
Whoosh!
Jiang Ye took a step forward, fully entering the arena.
"I've received your threat," Jiang Ye said calmly.
His voice was calm, yet it possessed a penetrating force that instantly carried across the entire campus.
In that moment, all sound froze.
The hundreds of students gathered around fell silent.
"Is that Jiang Ye, the Ten Schools League champion?"
"How did he get into a conflict with Zhou Xingkong?"
"Threat? What threat?" Their minds buzzed with questions.
Before, few had noticed Jiang Ye.
After all, amidst the clash between the transcendent and Extreme Cold Domains, Jiang Ye seemed too insignificant to warrant attention.
But as Jiang Ye stepped forward, countless gazes converged on him.
"Next year," Jiang Ye declared, his voice measured, "the Great Stellar War. I will repay you in full."
"Oh?"
"Repay me in full?" Zhou Xingkong asked, his hands clasped behind his back, his demeanor utterly composed.
He smiled faintly. "How do you plan to repay me?"
"I will fight you," Jiang Ye replied, his voice flat.
Zhou Xingkong laughed.
"Very well."
His hands remained clasped behind him, his voice turning cold. "The Great Stellar War. I await your challenge."
Zhou Xingkong glanced at Jiang Ye, then at Chen Zilu standing behind him, a flicker of icy disdain crossing his eyes.
He said nothing more.
Whoosh! Zhou Xingkong's figure blurred, vanishing from the spot as swiftly as he had appeared.
He came without a trace and left without a trace.
Transcendent beings, born with the ability to resonate with the very fabric of the universe, possess powers beyond mortal comprehension.
Few can even glimpse their movements.
They remained in place.
(End of the Chapter)
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