The Great Ruler: The Ice Emperor Descends, Freezing the World!

"Oh, looks like everyone's here."

Bing Tianxiao whistled, his gaze sweeping over Ji Xuan, Wen Qingxuan, and Mu Chen.

The few people who truly stand at the top of the pyramid in the spiritual path have now gathered on the mountainside of Lingguan Mountain.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward.

Wen Qingxuan held a golden spear, her phoenix eyes filled with murderous intent; Ji Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking like a smiling tiger.

Bing Tianxiao casually twirled the dagger between his fingers, breaking the suffocating silence.

He looked at Wen Qingxuan, his chin slightly raised, his tone carrying a hint of provocation:

"So, Miss Wen? How are you planning to fight this situation?"

"Are we a group of companies working together to clear out your dozen or so people first?"

Bing Tianxiao pointed to himself and Luo Li, then to Ji Xuan and Mu Chen who had just arrived, "Or do you intend to take on all of us by yourself?"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the dozen or so subordinates behind Wen Qingxuan immediately changed. They gripped their weapons tightly and looked around warily.

If these people really join forces, their small force is really not enough to handle them.

After all, the opposing team consists of four top-ranked players from the Spirit Path!

Wen Qingxuan sneered and was about to speak when Ji Xuan suddenly interrupted.

"Brother Bing, you're mistaken about that."

Ji Xuan gently waved the folding fan in his hand, appearing detached, a hint of mockery hidden in his gentle smile:

"I never said I wanted to join forces with you. After all... we have different paths, so we can't work together."

He glanced at Bing Tianxiao, then at Wen Qingxuan, clearly intending to sit back and watch the two tigers fight.

"Oh?"

Bing Tianxiao wasn't annoyed; he continued to smile at Ji Xuan, but his eyes gradually turned cold.

"So, Brother Ji, you're planning to give up on the 'Spirit Crown'?"

"Give up?" Ji Xuan raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Bing Tianxiao shrugged, giving him a look that said he was an idiot.

"Miss Wen has completely blocked the way. How are you going to get to the top of the mountain and obtain the Spirit Crown if you don't defeat her? Do you want to wait until we're both exhausted so you can take advantage of the situation?"

At this point, Bing Tianxiao suddenly stopped smiling, his voice becoming low and dangerous:

"What a pity. While I don't like trouble, I hate being used as a pawn even more. If you hadn't made your move..."

He suddenly pointed the dagger at Ji Xuan, his eyes filled with murderous intent:

"Then I'll take care of you first! Anyway, we'll settle our score sooner or later, won't we?"

As Bing Tianxiao finished speaking, Luo Li drew her Luo Shen sword half an inch from its sheath.

The sword tip pointed directly at Ji Xuan, and a sharp sword intent instantly locked onto the opponent.

At the same time, Mu Chen, who had been silent all along, also silently took a step forward.

Although he didn't speak, the subtle sense of pressure he exuded revealed his stance.

Although he wasn't familiar with Bing Tianxiao, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Compared to Wen Qingxuan, Ji Xuan is clearly a better candidate to kill.

In an instant, Ji Xuan, who had been watching the show, became the target of everyone's criticism.

Ji Xuan's smile finally froze.

He didn't expect that Bing Tianxiao would act so unpredictably, directly shifting the blame onto him.

Moreover, he acted like a rogue, saying, "If you don't make a move, I'll take you down first."

What troubled him even more was that, judging from Mu Chen's attitude, he seemed quite willing to kick him out of the game first.

"Hehe, Brother Bing, you really know how to joke."

Ji Xuanqian chuckled twice, his eyes darkening slightly, but he quickly regained his gentle and refined demeanor.

"Since everyone is determined to get this Spirit Crown, then this obstacle must be removed first."

He turned his head to look at Wen Qingxuan, his tone tinged with helplessness:

"Miss Wen, it seems you'll be facing three opponents alone today?"

Wen Qingxuan gritted her teeth in anger as she looked at the three guys in front of her, each with their own ulterior motives but temporarily reaching a tacit understanding due to their interests.

Although she was arrogant, she wasn't stupid.

Faced with the combined might of these three top-tier freaks from the Spirit Path, let alone her, even if they were to add ten Level 3 Spirit Bodies, they still wouldn't be enough!

"Good! Very good!"

Wen Qingxuan laughed in anger, slamming her golden spear into the ground, shattering the stone slab.

"If you want to fight, I'm naturally not afraid."

"However, there are only two level-four spirits present. If it weren't for me, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to deal with him either."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan paused slightly in the hand that was waving the folding fan. Although the smile on his face did not diminish, a faint shadow of gloom flashed deep in his eyes.

Wen Qingxuan's words hit the nail on the head.

Although he always appeared nonchalant and even somewhat disdainful of associating with Bing Tianxiao.

But in reality, he knew better than anyone else that among the people present, the two level-four spirits were the most difficult to deal with.

If Wen Qingxuan is eliminated now, then among the remaining three, Bing Tianxiao, a level four spirit body, will have an absolute advantage.

At that time, if Mu Chen joins forces with them, he will have absolutely no chance!

Rather than fighting Wen Qingxuan to the death right now, it would be better to...

Ji Xuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he had already made up his mind.

He closed his folding fan, gently tapped his palm, looked at Wen Qingxuan, and spoke with a hint of admiration:

"Miss Wen is indeed quick-witted and outspoken. In that case, how about we try a different game?"

"Oh?"

Wen Qingxuan raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile, "How would you like to change it?"

Ji Xuan smiled slightly and pointed to the winding mountain path behind him leading to the summit:

"Countless ferocious beasts inhabit this Spirit Crown Mountain. Rather than wasting our time here, let's rely on our own abilities. Whoever reaches the summit first and obtains the Spirit Crown will be the winner."

"As for the obstacles along the way..."

He turned his head to look at Bing Tianxiao and Mu Chen, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes:

"Let each accept their own fate, shall we?"

This tactic of retreating to advance is extremely clever.

This avoids a direct confrontation with Wen Qingxuan right now, and also redistributes the conflict among everyone.

After all, if a real battle were to break out here, the variables would be too great, and no one could guarantee that they could escape unscathed.

"Okay."

Bing Tianxiao shrugged, sheathed his dagger, and said nonchalantly:

"Anyway, I'm just here to join in the fun and see if I can snag a bargain. Since Young Master Ji is in such high spirits, let's have a race!"

Mu Chen nodded, offering no objection.

Seeing this, Wen Qingxuan snorted coldly and brandished her golden spear:

"Then it's settled! But let me make this clear: if anyone dares to play dirty tricks behind my back, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

After saying that, without waiting for anyone else to react, she flashed and transformed into a golden streak of light, rushing towards the mountain path first.

"Let's go too."

Ji Xuan watched Wen Qingxuan's departing figure, a cold smile curling at the corner of his lips, before leading his men in close pursuit.

In the blink of an eye, the once tense mountain platform was now only occupied by Bing Tianxiao, Luo Li, and Mu Chen.