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The situation with Shui Wuya had come to a temporary halt.
At Shrek Academy, the Sea God Fate matchmaking event was in full swing. Huo Yuhao was tightly embracing Wang Dong'er. Just moments ago, he had finally recognized Wang Dong'er's true identity as a woman, filling him with overwhelming joy.
Meanwhile, Ye Xishui, having fled the Evil Demon Forest in a disheveled state, was back in her eerie ancient castle's grand hall, channeling soul power to heal Long Xiaoyao.
Pfft!
During the healing process, Long Xiaoyao remained unconscious while Ye Xishui continuously coughed up blood. Shui Wuya's terrifying mental power, amassed over nearly two million years and manifested in the flower of his spirit, had inflicted severe damage on her mental world. Additionally, she personally experienced Shui Yuanchen's immense strength as he single-handedly repelled the attacks from the Evil Soul Devouring Tower.
"I underestimated them. I never expected the Shui family to possess such terrifying power!"
Ye Xishui was filled with lingering fear and didn't dare to think about retrieving the ten-level soul tool. If not for Long Xiaoyao taking the fatal blow for her, she would have been the one lying unconscious.
A few days later.
After traveling leisurely for days, Shui Wuya and his two companions arrived at the Slaughter Hell early in the morning. Despite having been mentally prepared for the revolt in the Slaughter Hell, they were still shocked by the scene before them.
"On that day, all the imprisoned criminals escaped together. Shui Songshan took the opportunity to manipulate the Ice and Snow Slaughter Array, causing immense destruction to the Killing Hell."
Upon their return, Shui Yan and Han Feng immediately greeted them. Shui Yan reported the details of the prisoner revolt with a tone of self-reproach.
"This is not your fault. Those prisoners were always rebellious. Without my suppression, their escape was inevitable."
Shui Yuanchen comforted him immediately.
Although Shui Yan was already a Titled Douluo, this was his first time overseeing the Killing Hell, and it was understandable that he struggled.
"As for the escaped Shui Songshan, he is already dead. There's no need to worry."
Shui Yuanchen reassured, patting Shui Yan on the shoulder.
"Uncle, I have recently had some insights and need to go into seclusion. Handle any matters yourselves."
Shui Wuya, unconcerned with the revolt, announced his impending seclusion.
"Alright, with me here, no one will disturb the family."
Shui Yuanchen nodded. Shui Wuya had continually impressed him. Though Shui Wuya was only a seventy-fifth-level Soul Saint, Shui Yuanchen had long regarded him as the true leader of the family.
Soon, Shui Wuya appeared in the specially prepared small space on the ninth level of the Slaughter Hell. Entering the room, he first sensed the Ice Wind within him, still in a deep slumber. No matter what he tried in the past few days, he couldn't wake it up, leaving him helpless.
Fine, let's try the time travel ability.
"System, initiate time travel!"
As soon as Shui Wuya finished speaking, he heard the system prompt.
[Ding! Time travel initiated.]
In an instant, his surroundings transformed dramatically. He was enveloped by a spectrum of colorful lights, as if he had entered the river of time.
After a few seconds, Shui Wuya found himself in a dense forest.
"This place... Is it the Original Secret Realm?!"
Looking around, Shui Wuya realized he was in the same Original Secret Realm he had seen when his soul possessed Shui Bing'er.
"Huh? Someone's here?"
Before he could release his mental power to investigate, a clear, melodious voice came from behind him. He turned and saw a young woman with long hair, wearing a water-blue dress.
"Ancestor!"
Shui Wuya instinctively exclaimed. He had seen this woman's face countless times during his soul possessions. She was the same woman he saw in the Ice Emperor's lair.
"Who are you...?"
Hearing Shui Wuya call her ancestor, the young woman frowned, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion. She didn't recall having any clansmen in this place.
Shui Wuya's gaze softened as he looked at the puzzled young woman. He spoke softly, "Ancestor Bing'er, it's been a few days. Have you already forgotten me?"
A sincere smile spread across his face.
With this single sentence, the young woman seemed struck by lightning, frozen in place. Her eyes quickly filled with disbelief.
"You are... Wuya?"
Shui Bing'er exclaimed, feeling a wave of shock and tingling run through her.
"Genuine as ever."
Shui Wuya smiled again, as a tiny spiritual flower formed at his fingertip and floated towards Shui Bing'er.
Sensing the familiar aura emanating from the spiritual flower, Shui Bing'er finally confirmed the man's identity. He was indeed Shui Wuya from ten thousand years in the future!
"Wuya, it's really you!"
The confusion on Shui Bing'er's face vanished, replaced by boundless joy. She leaped forward and tightly hugged Shui Wuya.
For her, seeing someone she had only known in spirit suddenly materialize was like a character from a book stepping out into reality, filling her with excitement.
Shui Wuya was momentarily taken aback by her sudden embrace. He initially intended to push her away, but the softness in his arms made him instinctively wrap his arms around her waist.
They remained in the embrace for several seconds before separating.
"Wuya, how did you end up here?"
Realizing the intimacy of her actions, Shui Bing'er gently asked.
"Well, it's a long story."
Shui Wuya began to explain his presence, omitting the system's existence. He only mentioned that he had gained the ability to time travel due to the Evil Soul Devouring Tower, a ten-level soul tool.
"I see."
Shui Bing'er nodded thoughtfully. At her current level, she had yet to reach the mastery of a ten-level soul master, so she believed Shui Wuya's explanation about the time travel capability of the soul tool.
"Ancestor, how is the progress on the Ice God's Sixth Trial?"
Shui Wuya inquired.
Hearing this, Shui Bing'er shook her head slowly.
"The Ice Phoenix Egg requires immense spiritual power as a catalyst to accelerate its hatching. Despite our efforts, the eight deans and I have been working tirelessly day and night, but with little effect."
Shui Bing'er's voice held a note of helplessness. However, she suddenly remembered Shui Wuya's formidable level of spiritual power. Previously, during their encounter with the Snow Emperor, Shui Wuya had used his powerful spiritual strength to save them from her grasp.
"Perhaps I should give it a try."
Shui Wuya realized that the task of hatching the egg might indeed fall to him.
Soon, Shui Bing'er led Shui Wuya to the Ice Phoenix Egg's location, where the eight deans were channeling their spiritual power to hasten the hatching process. As they saw Shui Wuya approach, they collectively displayed a sense of vigilance.
"Who are you?"
Xue Qingcheng, the headmistress of Tianshui Academy, furrowed her brows. A formidable Soul Douluo aura instantly descended upon Shui Wuya.
"His name is Shui Wuya, a soul master friend I met here."
Shui Bing'er hastily explained on Shui Wuya's behalf, sensing the tension.
Despite the oppressive aura, Shui Wuya remained composed. When the Soul Douluo pressure struck, he responded with his own soul power, directly opposing Snow Qingcheng.
The immense spiritual power emanating from Shui Wuya made Xue Qingcheng's beautiful face change color.
Eventually, after a standoff lasting several seconds, both sides gradually retracted their pressure.
"Please, believe me. Shui Wuya has no malicious intent. He is here to help me complete the Ice God's divine trial."
Shui Bing'er explained again. Although the others were still somewhat skeptical, Shui Bing'er's repeated assurances compelled them to temporarily set aside their wariness towards Shui Wuya.
(End of chapter)