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

Bing Tianxiao's mind raced with thoughts.

Divine magic?

He is a member of the Ice Spirit Clan, although he is currently only a branch.

However, the Ice Spirit Clan, as a super clan in the vast world, possesses an incredibly profound foundation.

As long as one's strength is sufficient in the future and there is an opportunity to return to the ancestral lineage, those top-tier ice-type divine spells will naturally be within easy reach.

Although the cultivation techniques of the Five Great Academies are not bad, they may not be as suitable for him as the Ice Spirit Clan's inheritance.

As for elixirs and rare and precious herbs...

These things are precious, but they are just consumables.

For him now, improving his strength isn't as cost-effective as he imagined.

His thoughts turned to weapons.

As an archer, he possesses a longbow called "Ice Crystal Annihilation".

That was a low-grade divine artifact given to him by his grandfather. Although it was sealed, its power was astonishing and enough to support his current battle.

However, this weapon is not very effective in close combat.

[Spiritual Artifacts: Divided into Low-grade → Mid-grade → High-grade → Supreme-grade Spiritual Artifacts → Quasi-divine Artifacts]

Divine artifacts are categorized into: Low-grade Divine Artifacts → Mid-grade → High-grade → Supreme → Quasi-Sacred Artifacts

Relics are categorized into low-tier, mid-tier, high-tier, and near-peerless relic categories.

Although he carried two high-level magical daggers with him for self-defense, this was ultimately only a temporary measure.

Once engaged in close combat with a strong opponent of the same level, the dagger's attack range and power become somewhat inadequate.

Especially when facing experts like Luo Li and Wen Qingxuan who possess divine weapons and are skilled in close combat.

Once the distance is closed, his situation becomes very passive.

"I need a handy melee weapon."

Bing Tianxiao made a decision.

Halberd!

This weapon combines the thrusting advantage of a spear, the slashing power of a battle axe, and the control capabilities of a hook and sickle.

It can attack or defend, and its wide-ranging attacks can make up for its lack of burst damage in close combat.

Moreover, the halberd has a much larger attack range than the dagger, which can effectively keep the enemy at a safe distance, giving him time to create space and redraw his bow and arrow.

Thinking of this, Bing Tianxiao raised his head, looked at the five deans, and said loudly:

"Thank you for your kindness, Deans. I have no need for any divine techniques or magic pills."

"This junior only asks for a suitable weapon!"

"Oh?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Dean Taicang's eyes, and he asked with great interest:

"What kind of weapon do you want? A sword? A knife? Or...?"

"A halberd!"

Bing Tianxiao answered decisively:

"Ideally, it should be a halberd-type weapon with ice attributes!"

After all, as far as he knew, although these five academies had a prestigious reputation, their foundation was ultimately limited in the grand scheme of things.

Aside from the Mirror of Judgment, which is a genuine divine artifact, its other attributes are hard to say.

Being able to casually pull out a top-grade spiritual artifact is already an incredibly generous gesture from these deans.

As for the real divine artifact?

He didn't even dare to think about it.

"An ice-attribute halberd..."

Upon hearing Bing Tianxiao's request, the five deans exchanged glances.

The divine thoughts engaged in a conversation in that instant, seemingly asking if there was a suitable one.

Finally, Dean Tian Sheng of the Holy Spirit Academy smiled slightly and tapped his finger lightly.

"Since you don't want divine magic or elixirs, then so be it."

"This weapon was obtained by our Holy Spirit Academy from an ancient ruin."

Because of its extremely cold nature, it's impossible for students to control, and it would just gather dust in the treasure vault.

As he finished speaking, a faint blue light flew from his fingertips and hovered in front of Bing Tianxiao.

In an instant, the already cold air around us seemed to freeze, and the temperature plummeted!

Even Luo Li, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but glance to the side, feeling a chilling coldness.

The light faded, revealing its true form.

It was a long halberd that was entirely dark blue.

The halberd is about twelve feet long. The halberd body is not made of metal, but seems to be formed from some kind of deep-sea ice that has never melted for thousands of years. It is crystal clear and has a deep blue color.

On the shaft of the halberd, a lifelike carving of a giant frost dragon coils, its head ferocious, forming the connection between the halberd blade and the crescent shovel.

The sharp tip of the halberd emitted a chilling gleam, as if it could easily tear apart the air.

"This halberd is named - Heavenly Frost Dragon Soul Halberd".

The Dean of the Holy Spirit Academy introduced it in a calm manner:

"It is no ordinary spiritual artifact. Its material is the spine of a fallen supreme frost bone dragon, combined with ten-thousand-year-old mystic ice iron from the extreme cold region."

"Although its quality has declined due to the erosion of time..."

At this point, Dean Tiansheng paused, his gaze fixed intently on Bing Tianxiao:

"But it still transcends the category of top-grade spiritual artifacts; it is a genuine—quasi-divine artifact!"

"A near-divine artifact?!"

Bing Tianxiao's pupils contracted slightly, and his heart skipped a beat.

This was completely unexpected!

He originally thought that he would be lucky to get a decent top-grade spiritual weapon.

Unexpectedly, these old guys really went all out to snatch people, or rather, to show off their resources.

He pulled out a near-divine artifact!

Although it's only a quasi-divine artifact, it's still far superior to a top-grade spiritual artifact.

As long as my strength improves in the future, this halberd may even have a chance to return to the ranks of low-grade divine artifacts!

"nice one!"

Without further hesitation, Bing Tianxiao reached out and grabbed the halberd that was floating in front of him.

"Sizzle sizzle—"

The moment his palm touched the halberd, an extremely domineering chill surged wildly into his body through his arm.

"Hmph, trying to play ice games with me?"

Bing Tianxiao snorted coldly, and the Ice Spirit Technique was activated instantly.

The violent chill was instantly refined and became docile.

"Buzz!"

The halberd emitted a joyful tremor, as if it had found its true master.

With a flick of his wrist, Bing Tianxiao sent his halberd tracing a perfect crescent arc through the air, sending up a shower of glistening ice shards.

Finally, it slammed heavily to the ground.

"boom!"

The ground cracked instantly, and a thick layer of frost spread outwards from the center.

This weighty presence, this effortless sense of control...

perfect!

With this Heavenly Frost Dragon Soul Halberd, and paired with his Ice Crystal Annihilation Bow...

For long-range attacks, there are divine arrows that can chase souls; for close combat, there are dragon halberds that can break through enemy lines.

His weaknesses have finally been completely addressed.

Bing Tianxiao stroked the cold halberd with obvious affection, then looked up at the five deans in the air and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you for the treasure, Dean! I really like this weapon."

"If you like it, that's good."

The Dean of the Holy Spirit Academy nodded, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes:

"Now that the reward has been chosen, then... you must already know what your final decision is, right?"

This is the main event.

Having given them such a wonderful gift, they naturally hoped that this exceptional genius would join their academy.

However, Bing Tianxiao held the halberd in his hand, but his gaze seemed to drift towards Luo Li beside him.