thefictionvixens Chapter 185 Unrivaled Ice! Ice Emperor Domain
Chapter 185 Unrivaled Ice! Ice Emperor Domain
Chapter 185 Unrivaled Ice! Ice Emperor Domain
As time passed, the smoke and dust in the air gradually dissipated, and the originally blurry scene began to become clearer.
Sunlight pierced through the thin clouds, revealing that the once tranquil open space was now a scene of devastation.
The once smooth ground of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's plaza is now covered with crisscrossing sword marks, as if it had been ravaged by a violent storm.
These sword marks, varying in depth, gleamed with a metallic sheen under the sunlight.
The once dry ground is now covered with a thick layer of ice and snow, which sparkles brilliantly under the sunlight, like countless diamonds embedded in the earth.
Sword Douluo stood there, his breathing noticeably rapid, clearly indicating that the intense battle had taken a toll on his strength.
A clear scratch mark ran across Sword Douluo's clothes. Although it did not touch his body, it was enough to prove the intensity of the battle. Moreover, frost had already appeared on Sword Douluo's clothes.
A hint of weariness was evident in his eyes, and he gripped the Seven Kill Sword tightly in his hand, the blade reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight.
On the other side, Huo Yuhao's situation was also not optimistic. His clothes were covered with dense sword marks, and the sword marks on the floor around him were even more obvious.
Moreover, on Huo Yuhao's right arm, there was a very small but clearly visible red line, which was a bloodstain left by the sword energy.
Judging from the situation on the scene, Sword Douluo clearly had the upper hand in this clash. After all, Sword Douluo was not injured, while Huo Yuhao was cut by the sword energy.
However, although Sword Douluo had the upper hand, the result shocked everyone present.
Sword Douluo, that's a level 96 Super Douluo, the pillar of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the golden beam that holds up the sea, a god in the hearts of all Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples.
But today, they witnessed a Soul King of level 50+ actually being able to hold his own against Sword Douluo, which was simply unbelievable.
Moreover, and most importantly, this Soul King is only twelve years old. It's simply unbelievable that a twelve-year-old boy could block a Sword Douluo's soul skill.
The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School present even began to doubt whether they had stayed in the sect for too long and had become out of touch with the times, unable to understand the geniuses of this world anymore.
They were filled with doubt. Were all geniuses these days so outrageous? Reaching the peak right from the start?
These disciples, who were able to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, considered themselves to be the chosen ones of heaven, but compared to Huo Yuhao, they were like a crossbow compared to a unicorn, or a crow compared to a phoenix.
Not only the ordinary disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but even Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo were deeply shocked by Huo Yuhao's performance.
Both of them could tell that Sword Douluo had absolutely not held back in the duel just now.
Even with Sword Douluo holding nothing back, Huo Yuhao was able to hold his own against him.
This kind of strength is simply unbelievable.
Ning Fengzhi was filled with turbulent emotions. He found himself unable to find the right words to describe Huo Yuhao. This young man's potential and strength seemed to have surpassed his comprehension.
Of course, the most shocking person was Sword Douluo himself.
Only by personally experiencing Huo Yuhao's astonishing Ice Extreme Tear can one truly appreciate the terrifying power of that move.
In fact, Sword Douluo used more than two soul skills in the duel. His first soul skill was "Dominating the Four Directions".
However, just as Huo Yuhao's Ice Ripple was about to hit him, Sword Douluo immediately activated his second soul skill—Sword Qi Protection. It was this timely defense that allowed him to withstand Huo Yuhao's attack.
This duel also made Sword Douluo deeply aware of Huo Yuhao's terrifying strength.
In the Douluo Continent, there are indeed very few opponents who can make him go all out like this, definitely no more than ten. He never expected that Huo Yuhao had also reached such a level.
Of course, Sword Douluo had this understanding because he was unaware of the existence of Seagod Island. If he knew about the powerful figures on Seagod Island, he would realize that there were far more than ten people capable of reaching that level.
However, even so, the fact that Sword Douluo showed such surprise is enough to prove that Huo Yuhao's strength has reached a terrifying level.
After the intense clash, Huo Yuhao gained a clear understanding of Sword Douluo's swordsmanship.
Sword Douluo's swordsmanship has now reached the level of oneness with the sword. Although it is still inferior to Snow Empress's Heavenly Sword, it is already a terrifying existence.
The essence of this swordsmanship lies in the fact that Sword Douluo has completely integrated himself into the swordsmanship; the sword is the man, and the man is the sword. This fusion makes his swordsmanship naturally incredibly powerful.
Huo Yuhao could sense that Sword Douluo's swordsmanship was gradually ascending to a higher realm.
However, Sword Douluo still needs a catalyst to reach the highest realm, so Huo Yuhao decided to give him a hand.
Thinking of this, Huo Yuhao began to conjure a longsword in his palm. This longsword was not only extremely sharp, but also exuded a chilling aura that made people shudder.
The cold was so intense that it seemed to freeze the surrounding air, bringing the temperature close to absolute zero.
Huo Yuhao gripped his longsword tightly, his eyes blazing: "Senior Sword Douluo, I know that you have spent your life pursuing the supreme realm of swordsmanship, and I, too, have gained considerable insight into the way of the sword. Today, I would like to ask you for guidance on the way of the sword."
This time, Huo Yuhao did not address Sword Douluo as "Grandpa Sword" as affectionately as usual, but instead chose the more formal term "senior".
This simple change in address reveals a completely different meaning: Huo Yuhao is issuing a real challenge to Sword Douluo, a contest between swords.
Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's words, Sword Douluo's expression immediately turned serious. He replied in a deep voice, "Very well, I have spent my life making friends through swordsmanship. Since young friend Huo Yuhao is willing to discuss the Dao of Sword with me, I will naturally not refuse and will certainly do my best!"
Sword Douluo's voice was filled with respect for the way of the sword and expectations for Huo Yuhao.
After all, as soon as the longsword appeared in Huo Yuhao's hand, Sword Douluo could clearly feel that he was emanating a terrifying sword intent. It seems that Huo Yuhao is indeed a swordsman.
The surrounding disciples, upon hearing the conversation between Huo Yuhao and Sword Douluo, immediately began to murmur amongst themselves, hardly believing their ears.
Huo Yuhao is actually going to fight against a sword master like Sword Douluo!
If these words hadn't come from Huo Yuhao himself, they would have almost thought someone was joking with them.
After all, Sword Douluo's reputation is known to everyone on the entire Douluo Continent. He is not only the number one swordsman on the continent, but also the only Title Douluo with a sword as his title, which is enough to show Sword Douluo's dominance in the way of the sword.
Huo Yuhao's martial soul isn't even a sword, so how dare he challenge the Sword Douluo?
The previously enthusiastic disciple began analyzing again: "This Huo Yuhao has really acted recklessly this time. What was he thinking, challenging Elder Jian to a sword duel? His martial spirit isn't even a sword; how could he possibly challenge Elder Jian to a sword duel?"
Even the new disciples who had previously supported Huo Yuhao couldn't help but worry for him: "Yes, Huo Yuhao is going to fight Elder Jian in a swordsmanship contest; there's no way he can win!"
Upon hearing the new disciple's words, the surrounding disciples were immediately puzzled. A particularly enthusiastic disciple asked, "Hey, brother, didn't you previously think highly of Huo Yuhao? Why are you so convinced this time that Huo Yuhao is no match for Elder Jian?"
His voice was full of doubt and confusion; he couldn't understand why the new disciple had suddenly changed his attitude.
The new disciple glared at the other disciples around him, annoyed. "I'm not stupid. How could Huo Yuhao possibly beat Elder Jian in a swordsmanship contest? Let me tell you the truth, I am also a swordsman. My martial spirit is the Soul-Chasing Sword, so I know how difficult it is to cultivate swordsmanship. Although Huo Yuhao is exceptionally talented, his swordsmanship is still shallow. This competition is far too difficult for him."
Upon hearing the new disciple's words, the surrounding disciples all revealed curious gazes, their eyes gleaming with a thirst for knowledge: "Oh? Really? Brother, since you are also a practitioner of swordsmanship, could you please enlighten us and explain in detail how the levels of swordsmanship are divided? Why are you so certain that Huo Yuhao cannot possibly match him?"
Seeing this, the new disciple smiled slightly, as if he had already anticipated everyone's reaction. He cleared his throat and began to explain in detail: "On our path of swordsmanship, the realm of swordsmanship is divided into six levels, each of which represents a leap in the strength of a swordsman."
Hearing this, the surrounding disciples' curiosity was completely ignited. They all crowded around, eagerly asking, "Oh, brother, could you tell us exactly what these six levels are?"
The new disciple began to explain unhurriedly: "First, this first realm is called the Realm of Cutting Iron. At this stage, the swordsman has not yet cultivated sword energy and can only rely on the sharpness of the blade itself to cut and attack. Next, the second realm is the Realm of Sword Energy. At this stage, the swordsman can cultivate sword energy to attack enemies from a distance, greatly increasing its power."
The new disciple paused, looked around, and continued, "The third realm is called Sword Intent. At this stage, a swordsman's attacks are no longer limited to the physical realm, but can reach the enemy's mental world, using sword intent to destroy the enemy's will. The fourth realm is Sword Domain. At this stage, a swordsman can form his own domain, within which his power will be greatly enhanced."
Then, the new disciple added, "Elder Jian's Seven Kill Domain is a kind of sword domain, so to reach the level of sword domain, one must at least reach the level of a Title Douluo."
"So what is the next level?"
The new disciple's voice carried a hint of reverence: "To reach the fifth level, the unity of man and sword, in this realm, the swordsman and the sword have become one; the sword is the swordsman, and the swordsman is the sword, reaching the supreme state where man and sword are indistinguishable. And our Sword Elder is precisely a master who has reached this level!"
The new disciple's voice was filled with admiration and respect for Sword Douluo.
The surrounding disciples listened with rapt attention. They began to realize how difficult the path of sword cultivation was, and no wonder the new disciple asserted that Huo Yuhao's sword cultivation was incomparable to his.
Although Huo Yuhao is exceptionally talented in soul power cultivation, sword cultivation requires a lot of time and energy. How could Huo Yuhao possibly manage both?
However, at that moment, a disciple suddenly raised a crucial question: "Wait, brother, since you said there are six levels of swordsmanship, what exactly is the final, sixth level?"
The other disciples around him also looked at the new disciple with curiosity.
Upon hearing this question, the new disciple's expression immediately turned solemn and devout: "This sixth realm is a legend in swordsmanship; it's called the Heavenly Sword Realm!"
"Heavenly Sword!"
When this name echoes in the air, it's as if time itself freezes.
Everyone present held their breath. The very word "Heavenly Sword" exuded an awe-inspiring brilliance.
Someone asked with doubt, "Just how strong is this so-called Heavenly Sword Realm?"
The new disciple replied, "I also learned about this so-called Heavenly Sword from a book. It's said to have reached the supreme state of oneness with heaven and man. When using the Heavenly Sword, the user can mobilize the power of a region of heaven and earth, drawing upon the energy of the entire universe to strike the enemy. This power is simply beyond the imagination of ordinary people!"
"However, despite the detailed records in ancient books, I have never heard of anyone in our real world who has truly reached the Heavenly Sword realm," the new disciple continued, his tone tinged with regret and helplessness.
Just as the disciple finished speaking, Huo Yuhao suddenly moved.
With an almost imperceptible speed, he swiftly retracted his Ice and Fire Domain, and then released his other domain, the Ice Emperor Domain. In an instant, the entire world seemed to be covered in ice and snow, and a chilling aura filled the air.
Compared to the Ice and Fire Domain, Huo Yuhao's mastery of the Ice Emperor Domain has reached a level of consummate skill.
Once the domain was released, he could change the surrounding environment at will. It was as if he were the master of this icy world, able to control every snowflake and every ice crystal at will.
A thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow, snowflakes like an endless white army falling from the sky, covering the entire field of vision. The earth is covered with a thick layer of frost, and the air is filled with a biting cold.
"Senior Sword Douluo, you'd better be prepared for this next strike! Emperor Sword, Ice Extreme Unparalleled!"