Chapter 229.
On the ice crystal ground, numerous thorny water coral grasses, emanating a chilling light, surged towards Jiu Yikai.
Shui Yue'er's martial soul, Dolphin, equipped her with specialized fins under her feet and on her back upon possession, enabling her to maneuver swiftly and with double speed in this environment.
Similarly, Qiu Ruoshui martial soul, an Ice Perch, bestowed upon her limbs specialized fins, enhancing her speed and granting formidable attacking capabilities.
Upon possession, a faint film enveloped their skin, shielding their bodies from the cold—an immense advantage offered by the terrain.
This advantage not only bolstered their own attributes but also diminished the enemy's physical capabilities.
Combined, these factors significantly elevated their strength by several grades compared to their opponents.
In the initial encounter, Shui Yue'er alone managed to contain Dai Mubai, despite their four-level disparity and significant gap in martial prowess, showcasing the profound impact of the terrain and environment.
At that moment, Jiu Yikai suddenly trembled, appearing to elevate a few centimeters above the ice crystal ground before swiftly maneuvering once more.
He moved faster this time!
Shui Yue'er and Qiu Ruoshui, who had just attacked, were startled. If they had that speed, maintaining their balance on the ice crystal terrain would be challenging—perhaps they would have rushed out of the ring.
As Jiu Yikai approached, it seemed like a phantom, attacking them.
"Scatter!"
The two quickly separated as Jiu Yikai rushed past them.
But at that moment, Jiu Yikai's movement shifted abruptly—a swift reversal, a strange turn, and a punch directed towards the cold smoke on one side.
This sudden reversal caught everyone's attention. Such exaggerated speed changes would be impossible on the ice crystal terrain, even for Shui Yue'er and Qiu Ruoshui.
"Look! There seems to be something under Jiu Yikai's feet! He's not directly standing on the terrain!" Shen Liuyu, Gu Qingbo, and Xue Wu exclaimed from within the water curtain formed by the Sea Crocodile scales.
Indeed, Jiu Yi Kai wasn't standing on the ice crystal ground directly. More precisely, there was a sharp blade beneath his feet, firmly embedded in the ice crystal ground. A trace had been drawn across the surface moments ago, swiftly repaired by the falling snowflakes. It was evident that the ice crystal ground possessed the ability to self-repair, albeit slowly.
Jiu Yikai stood resolutely on the ice crystal ground, observing the cold smoke that had been blown away by his actions.
"This is..."
Shui Yue'er was stunned, gazing at the blade that had just emerged beneath Jiu Yikai's feet.
"His speed and agility haven't dropped at all, but his speed has increased! Could it be because of this thing? Did he form it with his soul bone? Such flexible movement on the ice crystal ground..."
Indeed!
Using only his feet to maintain high speed on the extremely slippery ice crystal ground while maintaining sensitive and superb body control was impossible for Wang Feng alone.
But he could achieve it with the Armored Black Thorns.
By shaping the Armored Black Thorns into a thick blade on one side and a thin blade on the other, covering both feet, he created a special speed skating apparatus.
A simple change in the shape of the Armored Black Thorn could instantly overcome his disadvantage!
With his current body control, the blade formed by the Armored Black Thorn under his feet would actually be faster on the ice crystal terrain!
During turns, he could quickly alter the shape of the Xuan Ming Thorn, enabling instant braking and reversal. Just one punch caught Qiu Ruoshui off guard and sent her flying.
"Is it skating? With my current physical fitness, I might be able to skate much better than you guys," Wang Feng thought to himself, smiling inwardly.
Moreover, the speed skating blades under his feet could change shape in real time, making him even more agile on freezing surfaces.
Even while in motion, Wang Feng didn't need to use his soul power to control the ice skates formed by the Armored Black Thorn under his feet, he could directly control them with his feet.
For him, this ice crystal terrain held no disadvantages!
It could be said that Wang Feng had fully utilized the potential of the Armored Black Thorn!
Furthermore, the extreme coldness didn't affect Wang Feng much. He felt a slight chill in his head, but it didn't hinder him at all. His limbs remained unaffected by the cold.
Qiu Ruoshui was knocked out of the ring.
At this moment, the other members of the team also reacted instantly.
Shui Yue'er felt a surge of panic. How could Jiu Yikai's speed increase in this type of terrain they were so proud of?
He didn't possess a water-type martial soul and has not used any martial soul for that matter at all, so how could he remain unaffected by their environment and terrain?
As Jiu Yikai rapidly approached her with increased speed, Shui Yue'er found herself unable to keep up, feeling a sense of panic.
Just as Jiu Yikai was about to catch up with Shui Yue'er, layers of ice rapidly formed around Wang Feng's feet. Countless water coral grasses also sprouted from the ground, wrapping around Wang Feng's feet and spreading rapidly.
It was Shui Bing'er's instant freezing soul ability, her second soul ability. Although it was only a single-target control ability, it was incredibly potent.
Tang San had previously been caught off guard by Shui Binger's freezing soul ability.
However, this time it only froze Wang Feng's feet, and the water coral growing from the ice crystal ground only managed to entangle his feet.
The entanglement caused Wang Feng's upper body to fall to the ground instantly due to the inertia brought on by his own high speed!
At that moment, the Blue Sailfish from a distance homed in on Wang Feng like guided missiles. Wang Feng's previous speed had been too fast for these water-burst Sailfish to hit him, even though they had locked onto him. But now, with Wang Feng blocked by the water coral and freezing ability of Shui Bing'er, the Blue Sailfish all approached simultaneously. It was evident that Skywater Academy's coordination was highly synchronized.
As he fell to the ground, Wang Feng swiftly propped himself up with one hand, using it as an axis to execute a 360-degree turn with his entire body. With a powerful push from his hand, he propelled himself towards the other side, simultaneously breaking the ice on his body through his sheer fucking physical strength.
In doing so, he not only avoided hitting the ground but also evaded the attack of the Blue Sailfish soul master. When these Sailfish exploded, they would produce countless ice shards. In addition to the explosive force, these shards would instantly freeze and cause frostbite like symptom to any soul masters caught within.
In a normal environment, the Blue Sailfish would only produce water mist upon explosion. However, in this ice and snow environment, the mist would rapidly condense into ice shards, enhancing their freezing effect.
Similarly, the water Coral Barracuda utilized a special type of grass that only grew in icy conditions. In a normal environment, it was weak and fragile, similar to Blue Silver Grass. But within an ice and snow environment, its toughness was greatly enhanced. Moreover, once an enemy was entangled by it, the water mist emitted by the Coral Barracuda would envelop the frozen enemy, intensifying its freezing effect.
Similarly, the defensive water shield formed by the Crocodile Scales also gains a significant boost.
In the ice and snow environment, the defense power of the water curtain is greatly enhanced, becoming akin to a solid ice barrier.
Even Dai Mubai's full strength might struggle to break through it.
This underscores the crucial importance of the ice and snow environment for Skywater Academy.
The increase in strength is marginal, otherwise, it wouldn't have rendered Tang San and the others powerless to fight back, with even their flames proving ineffective.
Typically, the key to mutual restraint between water and fire lies in which side possesses higher soul power.
If Skywater Academy boasts high soul power, they can quell the flames of their opponents. Likewise, if Blazing Academy's soul power is superior, their ice and snow environment won't form.
However, it's –clear that even without Shui Bing'er in battle, Skywater Academy, led by a replacement 43rd level control system soul master, could defeat Blazing Academy.
Once Shui Bing'er enters the fray, victory becomes assured.
Against Godwind Academy, Shui Bing'er stands a high chance –of winning.
Despite having the advantage of the terrain and environment neutralized, Wang Feng refrains from attacking Shui Yue'er.
While he can utilize the speed skating blade formed by the Armored Black Thorns, which remains unaffected by the terrain, the opponents' strength poses too great a challenge.
While the terrain environment is no longer a disadvantage for him, it remains an advantage for Skywater Academy!
The onslaught of attacks from Skywater Academy, whether from the Blue Sailfish or the Coral Barracuda, proved difficult to fend off, especially when combined with the freezing effect of the water ice in the air.
"It's really formidable," Wang Feng thought, realizing he hadn't even witnessed the opponent's fusion skills.
As Wang Feng stood, numerous corals sprang up from the ice crystal ground toward him. With a cold glint in his eyes, he leaped lightly, the ice blade under his feet slicing through the corals effortlessly, reducing them to shreds before gracefully landing on the ground.
The speed skating blade under his feet wasn't just for mobility on the ice crystal terrain—it was also a formidable weapon.
Yet, the coordinated attacks from the six members of Skywater Academy were too synchronized, leaving Wang Feng constantly on the defensive.
Boom boom boom!
Another series of water burst starfish exploded around Wang Feng. As he dodged, he continued to slice through countless water coral grasses.
In this environment, the ice formed by Shui Bing'er seemed to constantly encase Wang Feng's –limbs. While she knew it would soon be shattered by Wang Feng, Shui Bing'er hesitated to completely freeze him, knowing it would be too late.
Jiu Yikai's swift reactions allowed him to quickly break free from the ice, frustrating Shui Bing'er's attempts to completely immobilize him.
Even with Wang Feng's speed several grades faster than Shui Yue'er, he couldn't quite grasp her due to the relentless restraint from Skywater Academy. When he attempted to attack the opponent's protective shield, the sky-blue ice cover fortified with increased defensive power proved impenetrable to Wang Feng's attacks.
Each time he launched an attack, Blue Sailfish and Barracuda Corals slowed his speed or impeded his momentum, diminishing the impact significantly. As a result, the advantage of Black Thorns Armor six ton weight was rendered ineffective, leaving Wang Feng struggling to break through the defense.
After attempting this tactic once, Wang Feng realized its futility.
"The other party came completely prepared," he thought, recognizing the tactical disruption caused by Shui Bing'er's unexpected appearance.
His earlier strategies for Skywater Academy were now obsolete, and it seemed challenging to devise new ones under the circumstances.
"They're formidable opponents, but..." After another failed attack, Wang Feng retreated to the corner of the terrain, seeking a moment of respite.
Observing that Skywater Academy had also exhausted a significant portion of their soul abilities and soul power due to their heavy reliance on them, they momentarily halted their assault too. In this tense standoff, both sides found themselves in a state of uncertainty.
The audience was gripped with anticipation and silence, uncertain of the next move from either side. Skywater College's once-proud ice and snow environment had proven ineffective against Jiu Yikai, who had turned it into an advantage using the special tools under his feet.
However, Skywater Academy's ability to enhance and manipulate the ice and snow environment remained intact, presenting a persistent challenge for Jiu Yikai.
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