But she didn't think much of it; since it was Dongfang Jing's question, she was happy to answer it.
"My previous strength was certainly not enough."
Ice Emperor pursed his lips and explained, "There are many soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest that are over 200,000 years old. If we were to rank these top ten ferocious beasts, with my previous cultivation level, I could only rank seventh or eighth."
"Another thing is Xue'er. I'm far behind her, and I've always hoped to catch up with her quickly."
"As for those to be protected... of course there are some."
Hyotei counted on her fingers, "Xue'er, my clansmen, yes! Now there's also you, my little brother. Hmm... those little girls in the academy aren't bad either, so let's include them."
"I see."
Dongfang Jing nodded. It seemed that the enhancement that the Mirror Spring had given them was indeed closely related to what they most hoped for.
"And what about you, Sister Xue'er?"
Xue Di held up three slender white fingers and explained, "I have gained three abilities."
"First, spiritualization. My body can freely transform between an energy body and a physical body at any time."
"Secondly, my ice and snow have surpassed the ultimate ice. At the same time, I have also learned a new move."
A new move?
Dongfang Jing's eyes lit up.
He thought Xue Di's three wonders were incredibly cool.
The Emperor's Sword, unparalleled in its icy power; the Emperor's Palm, where even the coldest winter brings no snow; the Emperor's Frosty Sky, where snow dances under the blazing sun.
"Sister Xue'er, what is your fourth unique skill?"
"Imperial law dictates that empty coffins be used for burial!"
Without further ado, Xue Di unleashed her power.
A seemingly simple ice crystal condensed at her fingertips.
The next moment!
The ice crystals exploded, and the energy contained within them suddenly expanded in all directions.
Immediately afterwards, Dongfang Jing discovered that he was completely unable to move.
Even Hyotei, standing next to her, stared wide-eyed in shock.
She was channeling all her soul power.
But to everyone's surprise, the soul power within his body showed no reaction whatsoever!
Dongfang Jing and Bing Di were still conscious, and they clearly saw that the falling snow in the sky was suspended in mid-air.
But a short distance further ahead, the snow continued to fall as usual.
Only in their area, specifically the area where the ice crystal that Snow Empress had just condensed at her fingertips, did the energy from the shattered crystal seem to have been paused.
Dongfang Jing and Hyotei already understood.
Xue Di's soul skills are no longer limited to appearances, but involve rules such as time and space.
Freeze time and space with ice and snow!
Just then, Dongfang Jing's eyes narrowed, and his entire body gradually transformed into countless blue and pink butterflies.
And these butterflies are able to fly freely in this area.
Upon witnessing this scene, not only Hyotei but also Yuki-tei herself were shocked.
Although they had heard of this trick before, this was the first time they had ever seen it.
The mirror body becomes ethereal, ignoring all attacks and rules, and can be activated at will!
Dongfang Jing's mirror body splits his soul, but does not consume his soul power; it only consumes a large amount of mental power.
The Snow Emperor's Imperial Law, the Empty Coffin of Time Burial, cannot freeze a person's consciousness, and therefore cannot prevent others from using mental techniques.
"Is this the Mirror Body Split Soul? It truly is an unsolvable divine skill!" Xue Di's gaze followed the flight path of the butterfly that Dongfang Jing had transformed into.
When the butterflies flew out of their frozen area, they regrouped, and Dongfang Jing's figure appeared.
"Sister Xue'er, what is the third ability you have acquired?" Dongfang Jing asked, steadying himself.
Snow Empress snapped her fingers, and the frozen area instantly returned to normal, and Ice Empress regained her freedom.
She explained, "I've gained access to a new field."
"As you know, little brother, ice-attribute soul beasts like Bing'er and me cannot unleash our full strength after leaving the far north."
Dongfang Jing nodded, "That's true."
The environment has a significant impact on their abilities.
It is a weakness that they cannot erase.
But at this point, Dongfang Jing understood and couldn't help but show a look of sudden realization.
Xue Di smiled and nodded, confirming his thoughts.
"You're right. The new domain I've learned is called the Extreme Cold Divine Domain."
"Its greatest effect is that when the domain is activated, it can forcibly transform the battlefield into the same climate, terrain and environment as the core area of the far north."
"In this way, both Bing'er and I will be able to use our full strength."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing felt a surge of excitement.
Wow, they carry home-field advantage with them!
Xue Di took a few steps forward and came to Dongfang Jing. She said sincerely, "After consuming the Mirror of Light Spring, we have changed so much. Brother, we have to thank you for this."
Her usually cool and aloof face was now filled with sincere gratitude.
As she spoke, she raised her delicate, fair hands, ready to pamper the young man who had brought her such great fortune.
However, Dongfang Jing reacted in advance.
He took several steps back, dodging the hands that were about to touch his head.
He looked away, but remained wary of the two older sisters in front of him.
Upon seeing this, Xue Di smiled.
This little guy just wasn't taking it seriously. Did he really think he could escape my grasp?
However, Xue Di stopped teasing him.
After all, they had been in the far north for far too long, and their younger brother had been constantly exposed to the biting cold wind.
She suggested, "Little brother, let's go back to the academy."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing asked with some doubt, "You've come all the way to the far north, aren't you going to check on your clansmen or other soul beasts?"
He remembered that Sister Xue'er also had an adopted son, Ice Bear King.
And that Titan Snow Demon King, he can also be considered her subordinate.
However, Xue Di shook her head without even thinking.
Anyway, they won't die.
But the younger brother might catch a cold from the cold.
"You have teleportation, so we can come back anytime. Let's go back to the academy instead."
Hyotei shared the same idea.
"Alright." Dongfang Jing said no more.
With a thought, a dazzling gate of light appeared before him.
Step inside, and the light and shadow shift.
The three of them had already returned to the villa at Purple Star Academy.
The chill that Dongfang Jing felt was gradually replaced by the warmth of the room.
He took a hot shower in the bathroom after receiving concern from his two older sisters, the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor, before going downstairs to the living room on the first floor.
He found that all the team members were gathered together, sitting at a long table, chatting and laughing.
Even Dugu Bo was on the sofa in the living room, exchanging pleasantries with elders such as A Yin and Bi Ji.
"Old Poison Master? What are you still doing here?" Dongfang Jing's voice suddenly rang out.
Dugu Bo paused in his tea-drinking motion, choking on the tea and coughing.
Okay, okay!
That brat!
Before he received the magic herb, he was still calling him "senior."
You changed your tune as soon as you got the herb, didn't you?
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