Sensing the rising pressure, Li Hao's eyes flickered slightly as he activated the Frost Sovereign Jade Pendant, and in the next moment, a vast surge of cold energy erupted outward from his position, instantly lowering the temperature of the entire arena as a shimmering layer of frost spread rapidly across the ground, forming a controlled domain centered around him.
Gasps echoed from the audience.
"Domain control…?"
Within the expanding ice field, Li Hao's movements became smoother, his aura stabilizing as the environment itself began to respond to his will, enhancing his techniques and slowing Zhao Kun's advance ever so slightly, creating a subtle but crucial shift in the battle.
Zhao Kun frowned, clearly displeased by the sudden change.
"So you have tricks," he said.
But instead of retreating, he stepped forward.
His Xuanwu aura intensified, forming a thicker defensive layer around his body as he pushed through the freezing domain, his movements slightly slowed but far from stopped, proving that his strength was not something easily suppressed.
Li Hao raised his sword.
Frost gathered.
And the battlefield transformed into a clash between ice and earth.