"Ancient grudges?"
"The Ice Elemental being revived as an undead for revenge?"
"Is that really the case?"
Fang Yu looked at the images, deep in thought.
He simply wasn't sure whether this was the true history.
If he wanted to uncover the truth, he could go investigate within the ruins of Jade Spirit Snow Mountain.
But that would have to wait until he became stronger.
After all, with his current strength, he couldn't possibly withstand the hordes of demons covering the entire mountain.
For now, it was better to focus on cultivation.
Not thinking further, Fang Yu put down the book in his hand and left the library.
A short while later, Fang Yu arrived at the coastal outskirts of Magic City.
"Contract Summoning!"
A moonlit Star Map appeared, and from a dimensional rift, he summoned the Little Snow Maiden, continuing to practice "fusion" and comprehend magical techniques.
He had also been studying Ice Wings and had already mastered them proficiently.
The ice wings were sharp and imposing as he soared through the sky.
This pure flight ability finally gave him an aerial combat method.
What he lacked now was real combat.
Only real battles could truly refine his control over the Ice Wings.
This wasn't something that could be fully achieved through mere comprehension.
At this stage, it was time to move into another phase, studying combined magic attack techniques.
With the Little Snow Maiden's control over the Ice Element, combined with the versatility of his "Zero Domain Spirit Seed," his Ice Element magic gained a creative edge.
At the Mid-Tier level, Fang Yu was no longer confined to conventional magic forms.
After several days of study, Fang Yu realized that the key to the Ice Element lay in temperature.
As temperature dropped, density increased, making the condensed ice even more solid.
Using extreme cold to form ice, and then using the weight of that ice to suppress enemies.
After gaining a preliminary understanding, he began to manipulate ice and snow, condensing low-temperature ice and shaping it into forms.
However after several attempts, Fang Yu discovered a flaw.
The consumption of magical energy was far too great.
Seeing this, Fang Yu made a decision.
It was necessary to first enhance his Ice Element cultivation.
Once he reached the third level of the Ice Element, the situation would improve significantly.
Two months later.
Magic City.
In the outer sea beyond the safe zone.
A pair of magnificent ice wings spread open behind Fang Yu as he flapped upward, standing high in the sky.
After a short while, his magic formed.
"Zero Domain · Ice Spear!"
Fang Yu uttered coldly. Instantly, ice and snow filled the sky, transforming into frost before condensing into a massive ice spear in his hand, which he then lightly raised.
Below, a sea demon was still somewhat confused, but in the next moment, it sensed an overwhelming force of extreme cold from that spear.
At the instant the ice spear was raised, it saw an endless surge of freezing aura pressing down.
The sheer momentum was terrifying, and the dreadful freezing power left it frozen in place.
At that moment, Fang Yu brought the spear down onto the sea demon.
Boom!
A heavy sound rang out. At first glance, the sea demon didn't seem to have suffered any damage.
But upon closer inspection, it had already stopped breathing.
Then, with a bang, the sea demon was pierced into two halves before the force exploded, sending it crashing into the depths of the sea.
Watching all this, Fang Yu revealed a smile.
With the Little Snow Maiden's fusion, the power of his Ice Element magic was even stronger than he had expected.
A Warrior-level sea demon had been instantly slain in one strike.
Moreover, after three months of effort, although his Ice Element hadn't broken through, it had improved greatly.
Not only that, he had already been fighting in this sea area for twenty minutes.
This proved that his fusion duration with the Little Snow Maiden had improved significantly compared to three months ago.
However, he couldn't get complacent, he needed to stay steady.
Afterward, he released the fusion and headed toward the Hunter Union.
To submit his bounty mission. After completing that, Fang Yu returned to Pearl Academy.
At the main gate, Fang Yu noticed that many people had arrived at Pearl Academy.
A lot, truly a lot.
So many unfamiliar faces were walking openly into the Academy.
It naturally aroused curiosity.
After asking around, he learned that it was an exchange delegation from Imperial Capital Academy. Confirming there was nothing unusual, he turned and left.
The following days were relatively calm.
But with the arrival of the Imperial Capital Academy delegation, Pearl Academy became lively.
With so many people from Imperial Capital Academy, friction with Pearl Academy was inevitable.
Fortunately, nothing too serious occurred.
Time passed until three days later.
Pearl Academy released details about the exchange event, and the four people in Fang Yu's dormitory all received the information.
Fang Yu originally thought this exchange had nothing to do with him, but upon seeing that he had several matches scheduled, he fell silent.
Five people from Imperial Capital Academy wanted to spar with him.
Two matches today, two tomorrow, and one the day after. This was his match schedule for the exchange.
Fang Yu couldn't understand it.
Why was it like this?
Could it be that since he was the only Space Element student at Pearl Academy, they had taken a strong interest in him?
The key point was that his consent wasn't even needed, Principal Xiao had already accepted on his behalf.
"…"
Fang Yu felt speechless and hurried back to the academy.
After finding Principal Xiao, Fang Yu immediately complained, "Principal Xiao, why did you put my name down without even asking for my opinion? I never said I wanted to participate in any exchange competition!"
"Fang Yu, there's no need to be modest. With your strength, you won't lose by much to the people from Imperial Capital Academy. Among the students of the Green Campus, you're one of the most outstanding. If you don't go, then who will?" Principal Xiao said seriously.
"Principal Xiao, you know I've always been a low-key person. For this kind of school con—uh… this kind of fighting for the academy's honor, there must be plenty of people more suitable than me," Fang Yu didn't want to go.
He had already planned everything perfectly taking on high-reward bounties during the day, slaying demons, and cultivating at night. Life couldn't be better.
Why bother?
"Fang Yu, don't refuse anymore. I know this exchange with Imperial Capital comes with quite a bit of pressure, so the students who participate will receive additional rewards. As for me, I have a Demon-Slaying Equipment here. Once activated, it can unleash a powerful cleaving strike, enough to injure a Warrior-level demon…" Principal Xiao, being experienced, saw right through Fang Yu and didn't waste words, he went straight to offering benefits!
"Deal!"
Fang Yu decisively took the magic equipment. Although this Demon-Slaying Equipment wasn't useful to him, he could sell it for money.
"You've already accepted it, so don't embarrass Pearl Academy in this exchange!" Principal Xiao said with a pained expression.
Other students would fight over the chance to participate in exchange competitions to bring honor to the academy. He had never seen someone like Fang Yu, bargaining with a teacher.
Demon-Slaying Equipment wasn't cheap, okay?
"Don't worry, I'll definitely beat those guys from Imperial Capital until they're crawling on the ground!" Having received benefits, Fang Yu naturally intended to put in proper effort.
Principal Xiao glared at Fang Yu and said, "This exchange is mainly for to interact, so don't go too heavy."
"Hehe, of course not, of course not…" Fang Yu laughed awkwardly.
Principal Xiao coughed again and added in a different tone, "But don't be too restrained either."
Fang Yu looked at the serious Principal Xiao and couldn't help but laugh.
If translated, that last sentence basically meant: go all out against them, as long as you don't kill anyone!
The next day.
Green Campus.
Magic Arena Plaza.
Numerous battle platforms had already been set up here.
At this moment, Fang Yu arrived beside his designated arena.
There were quite a lot of people here, though most of them were male students.
Fang Yu was puzzled.
But when he looked toward the arena, he immediately understood.
Standing on the stage was a woman in a flowing white dress, exuding an extraordinary presence.
Her prominent figure carried a sense of overwhelming dominance.
Fang Yu stepped onto the arena.
"Pearl's Fang Yu?" the woman in white asked.
"Imperial Capital's Luo Xia?" Fang Yu responded in kind.
"Yes," Luo Xia nodded.
The referee was a High-Tier mage. Looking at the two, he said.
"You may begin."
Whether others had started or not didn't matter, once both participants were present here, the match could begin.
"Sister Luo, beat him until he's completely crushed!" a male student below encouraged.
"Yeah, let this guy who doesn't know his limits see the strength of Imperial Capital Academy!" another male student shouted.
"Fang Yu, beat her! She's just a Mid-Tier Level 1 brat pretending to be pure in a white dress!" At this moment, a cheering voice came from behind Fang Yu.
Turning around, Fang Yu saw that it was his roommate Qin Shuo and his girlfriend Yu Si.
Qin Shuo looked somewhat embarrassed,
pulling Yu Si, trying to stop her from saying anything too excessive.
Fang Yu was quite puzzled.
It seemed the three of them had some kind of history.
And their relationship was complicated—why did Qin Shuo's girlfriend Yu Si hold such strong resentment?
Was Luo Xia a "white moonlight"?
Or was there a third-party involvement?
Qin Shuo sure played things boldly.
Luo Xia glared at Qin Shuo, snorted coldly, then turned to Fang Yu and said, "Make your move."
"My apologies," Fang Yu said, not holding back.
Magic energy surged, and the Star Track appeared.
"Ice Vines · Spread!"
Ice and snow rose around Fang Yu, as strands of frost-white energy shot up, freezing everything around him into a dazzling expanse.
A vast wave of ice spread forward from Fang Yu, freezing toward Luo Xia.
Facing such an attack, Luo Xia was not to be outdone. She completed her Mid-Tier Ice magic, "Ice Lock · Ice Chains." The ground split open as a thick, massive chain of ice burst out from beneath.
The spectators grew excited, this was Luo Xia's strongest magic. She was aiming to decide the match in a single move.
However, Fang Yu's "Zero Domain Spirit Seed" erupted.
Buzz!
Ice and snow condensed as a massive ice spear materialized, its hum echoing across the surroundings.
A flash of frost-white light streaked through the air as the ice spear shot forward.
It slammed into the ice chains.
Boom!
The ice chains suspended in the air were crushed by the spear.
In just an instant, Luo Xia saw a massive ice spear roaring toward her.
This strike placed immense pressure on her, forcing her to instinctively activate her Shield Magic Equipment to defend.
Boom!
As the spear came down, she believed she could block it, but the outcome exceeded her expectations.
When she regained clarity, she found the spear had already stopped right in front of her throat.
Immediately after.
Crack!
Clang!
Her Shield Magic Equipment broke into two pieces and fell to the ground.
Not only that, her hair had begun to freeze.
The bone-chilling frost spread across her entire body.
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