Weird Survival: I can devour thousands of talents

Chapter 187 186: Don’t order yet!

【【【【【【Don’t order!!!】】】】】】

Ling Xiao stood in the center of the ice field, the cold wind slicing across his cheeks like a knife, but his gaze was as resolute as the hardest ice crystals on the ice field. His opponent, a burly fire mage, stood not far away, his body ablaze with flames, forming a stark contrast to the surrounding world of ice and snow.

The fire magician waved his staff, and the flames leaped and swirled like living creatures at his command. His eyes revealed a thirst for the coming battle. Ling Xiao, on the other hand, took a deep breath, feeling the ice magic flowing through his body. It was a power that danced with the cold, a power that could freeze everything.

"Come on, let me see how powerful your so-called ice magic is!" said the fire magician provocatively, his voice echoing on the ice field.

Ling Xiao didn't answer. He simply stood there quietly, eyes closed, feeling the ice and snow around him. His heartbeat blended with the sound of the wind, and every breath seemed to be a dialogue with the icy plain. He knew that this battle wasn't just a contest of strength, but also a question of understanding and harnessing the power of nature.

The fire mage didn't wait any longer. He shouted and swung his staff down fiercely. A dragon of fire erupted from the tip of the staff and rushed straight towards Lingxiao. The flames streaked across the ice, leaving a deep scar, ice chips flying everywhere, and hot steam rising.

Ling Xiao opened his eyes, gently raised his right hand, and traced an elegant arc through the air with his index finger. With his movement, a wall of ice appeared out of thin air, blocking his path. The fire dragon crashed into the ice wall with a deafening roar, and the flames and ice crystals collided, dissolving into a white mist.

The fire magician sneered and swung his staff again. This time, two fire dragons, one on the left and one on the right, attacked Ling Xiao. A gleam of light flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes. He swung his hands simultaneously, and the ice wall instantly split into two ice shields, facing the two fire dragons respectively.

"Ice shield!" Ling Xiao shouted softly, and a faint blue light appeared on the ice shield. They not only blocked the fire dragon's attack, but also absorbed the power of the flames and converted it into their own defense.

A flicker of surprise flashed in the fire magician's eyes. He hadn't expected Ling Xiao's ice magic to be so exquisite. He took a deep breath and began to chant a more complex spell. His staff traced fiery trails through the air, and each swing was accompanied by a roar of flames.

Ling Xiao sensed the opponent's increased magical power and knew that an even more intense confrontation was about to begin. He began to mobilize his own magical energy, preparing for the impending attack. Beneath his feet, the ice began to vibrate, and streams of cold air surged from the ground, swirling around him.

"Ice Domain!" Ling Xiao's voice echoed across the icy plain. As he spoke, the surrounding ice began to shift, forming a circular domain centered around him. Within this domain, the power of ice and snow was infinitely amplified, the temperature plummeted, and even the air seemed to freeze.

The fire mage's attack finally arrived, this time a massive fireball. It arced through the air, hurling itself towards Ling Xiao with destructive force. Ling Xiao raised his head, his eyes devoid of fear, only determination and composure. He extended his hands, palms facing upward, and a powerful icy current surged from his palms, meeting the fireball.

"Ice Blast!" Ling Xiao's voice was firm and powerful. The cold current and the fireball collided in mid-air, creating a deafening roar. Flames and cold air intertwined, forming a spectacular storm of ice and fire. The fireball's power was gradually weakened by the cold current, and finally dissipated before Ling Xiao's eyes.

The fire mage's expression grew grim, realizing he had faced a formidable opponent. He gathered all his strength, preparing to launch a final attack. Flames erupted from his staff, and his entire body was enveloped in flames, as if he had transformed into a fire god.

Ling Xiao also sensed the opponent's change, knowing this was the crucial moment that would determine victory or defeat. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. As he breathed, the icy power within his domain began to converge, forming a massive ice ball that hovered above his head.

"Freeze the world!" Ling Xiao's voice echoed within the realm, and the ice ball began to spin, emitting a biting chill. He opened his eyes, a glint of icy blue light in them, and raised his hand, pointing at the fire mage.

The ice ball streaked through the air like a comet, carrying an unparalleled chill as it hurtled towards the fire mage. The fire mage roared, his body instantly transforming into a streak of flame, charging towards the ice ball. The flames and ice ball collided in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion that shook the entire ice field.

The forces of ice and fire intertwined in the air, forming a massive vortex of energy that engulfed everything around it. Ling Xiao and the fire magician desperately tried to control the energy storm. Eventually, the flames were gradually suppressed by the cold air, and the ice ball slowly engulfed the flames, freezing everything.

The fire magician emerged from the flames, his eyes filled with resentment, but he knew he had already lost. Ling Xiao stood still as his domain gradually dissipated, and the ice ball transformed into countless ice crystals, drifting away in the wind.

The battle was over, and Ling Xiao was the only one left on the icefield. He looked up at the sky, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He had won this battle, but it also gave him a deeper understanding and awe of power.

Ling Xiao stood in the center of the ice field, the cold wind slicing across his cheeks like a knife, but his gaze was as resolute as the hardest ice crystals on the ice field. His opponent, a burly fire mage, stood not far away, his body ablaze with flames, forming a stark contrast to the surrounding world of ice and snow.

The fire magician waved his staff, and the flames leaped and swirled like living creatures at his command. His eyes revealed a thirst for the coming battle. Ling Xiao, on the other hand, took a deep breath, feeling the ice magic flowing through his body. It was a power that danced with the cold, a power that could freeze everything.

"Come on, let me see how powerful your so-called ice magic is!" said the fire magician provocatively, his voice echoing on the ice field.

Ling Xiao didn't answer. He simply stood there quietly, eyes closed, feeling the ice and snow around him. His heartbeat blended with the sound of the wind, and every breath seemed to be a dialogue with the icy plain. He knew that this battle wasn't just a contest of strength, but also a question of understanding and harnessing the power of nature.

The fire mage didn't wait any longer. He shouted and swung his staff down fiercely. A dragon of fire erupted from the tip of the staff and rushed straight towards Lingxiao. The flames streaked across the ice, leaving a deep scar, ice chips flying everywhere, and hot steam rising.

Ling Xiao opened his eyes, gently raised his right hand, and traced an elegant arc through the air with his index finger. With his movement, a wall of ice appeared out of thin air, blocking his path. The fire dragon crashed into the ice wall with a deafening roar, and the flames and ice crystals collided, dissolving into a white mist.

The fire mage sneered and swung his staff again, this time sending two fire dragons, one on the left and one on the right, attacking Ling Xiao. A gleam of brilliance flashed in Ling Xiao's eyes, and he swung his hands simultaneously. The ice wall instantly split into two ice shields, one for each of the two fire dragons. "Ice shield!" Ling Xiao shouted softly, and a faint blue light shone from the ice shields. They not only blocked the fire dragons' attacks but also absorbed the flames' power, transforming it into their own defense.

A flicker of surprise flashed in the fire magician's eyes. He hadn't expected Ling Xiao's ice magic to be so exquisite. He took a deep breath and began to chant a more complex spell. His staff traced fiery trails through the air, and each swing was accompanied by a roar of flames.

Ling Xiao sensed the opponent's increased magical power and knew that an even more intense confrontation was about to begin. He began to mobilize his own magical energy, preparing for the impending attack. Beneath his feet, the ice began to vibrate, and streams of cold air surged from the ground, swirling around him.

"Ice Domain!" Ling Xiao's voice echoed across the icy plain. As he spoke, the surrounding ice began to shift, forming a circular domain centered around him. Within this domain, the power of ice and snow was infinitely amplified, the temperature plummeted, and even the air seemed to freeze.

The fire mage's attack finally arrived, this time a massive fireball. It arced through the air, hurling itself towards Ling Xiao with destructive force. Ling Xiao raised his head, his eyes devoid of fear, only determination and composure. He extended his hands, palms facing upward, and a powerful icy current surged from his palms, meeting the fireball.

"Ice Blast!" Ling Xiao's voice was firm and powerful. The cold current and the fireball collided in mid-air, creating a deafening roar. Flames and cold air intertwined, forming a spectacular storm of ice and fire. The fireball's power was gradually weakened by the cold current, and finally dissipated before Ling Xiao's eyes.

The fire mage's expression grew grim, realizing he had faced a formidable opponent. He gathered all his strength, preparing to launch a final attack. Flames erupted from his staff, and his entire body was enveloped in flames, as if he had transformed into a fire god.

Ling Xiao also sensed the opponent's change, knowing this was the crucial moment that would determine victory or defeat. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. As he breathed, the icy power within his domain began to converge, forming a massive ice ball that hovered above his head.

"Freeze the world!" Ling Xiao's voice echoed within the realm, and the ice ball began to spin, emitting a biting chill. He opened his eyes, a glint of icy blue light in them, and raised his hand, pointing at the fire mage.

The ice ball streaked through the air like a comet, carrying an unparalleled chill as it hurtled towards the fire mage. The fire mage roared, his body instantly transforming into a streak of flame, charging towards the ice ball. The flames and ice ball collided in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion that shook the entire ice field.

The forces of ice and fire intertwined in the air, forming a massive vortex of energy that engulfed everything around it. Ling Xiao and the fire magician desperately tried to control the energy storm. Eventually, the flames were gradually suppressed by the cold air, and the ice ball slowly engulfed the flames, freezing everything.

The fire magician emerged from the flames, his eyes filled with resentment, but he knew he had already lost. Ling Xiao stood still as his domain gradually dissipated, and the ice ball transformed into countless ice crystals, drifting away in the wind.

The battle was over, and Ling Xiao was the only one left on the icefield. He looked up at the sky, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He had won this battle, but it also gave him a deeper understanding and awe of power.

The aftermath of the battle slowly dissipated across the icy plain. Ling Xiao stood there, his breathing gradually calming, but the turmoil in his heart remained unresolved. His gaze fell on the fire mage. The once imposing opponent now looked somewhat dejected.

The fire mage slowly stood up. His staff had broken, and the flames on his body were no longer burning. He looked at Ling Xiao, a complex light flashing in his eyes, and finally turned into a sigh. "I lost, Ling Xiao, your strength is indeed superior to mine."

Ling Xiao said nothing, merely nodding slightly to show his acceptance of the other's defeat. He knew that victory in this battle wasn't the end, but a new beginning. He looked up at the sky, where dark clouds gathered, as if foreshadowing a bumpy road ahead.

"Why do you want to challenge me?" Ling Xiao's voice broke the silence, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

The fire magician laughed bitterly, "In this world, power is everything. I thought that as long as I was strong enough, I could get everything I wanted. But now, I'm beginning to doubt it."

Ling Xiao was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "Strength is indeed important, but it is not the only thing. True strength comes from inner determination and dedication to justice."

The fire magician was stunned for a moment, then looked at Ling Xiao deeply, "Perhaps you are right. I will leave here and find my true power."

With that, he turned and left, his figure gradually blurred in the wind and snow. Ling Xiao watched him leave, a complex emotion welling up in his heart. He knew that this battle was just the beginning, and he still had a long way to go.

Ling Xiao turned and began to walk slowly across the icy plain. His footsteps left deep marks on the snow, each step feeling incredibly heavy. He recalled the battle just now, every detail replaying in his mind. He realized that his ice magic still had a lot of room for improvement.

He began to think about how to improve his magic and how to better control the power of ice. He knew that only by continuous learning and progress could he survive in this challenging world.

The snowstorm intensified, and Ling Xiao's vision grew blurry. He had to concentrate, using ice magic to create a protective shield around his body to block the snowstorm. But in his heart, he was pondering deeper issues.

"Can the power of ice really only be used for attack and defense?" Ling Xiao muttered to himself. He began to try to use ice magic to perceive the surrounding environment instead of just using it for attack.

(End of this chapter)