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

Chapter 25: The Ice Spirit Clan's Cold Abyss Branch!

Watching Mu Chen's departing figure, Bing Tianxiao turned her head and her gaze fell on Luo Li beside her.

The girl stood quietly on the edge of the cliff, her long silver hair dancing lightly in the wind.

Those crystal-clear eyes gazed into the distance, as if deep in thought.

"What? You can't bear to part with me?"

Bing Tianxiao leaned closer and teased with a grin.

Luo Li snapped out of her daze, glanced at him, and said calmly, "You're overthinking it."

"but----"

She paused, a complex look flashing in her eyes: "I need to go back to the Luo Shen Clan. There are some things I need to take care of."

Upon hearing this, Bing Tianxiao dropped his playful smile and became more serious.

He knew that Luo Li bore a heavy responsibility, and that the situation of the Luo Shen Clan was not optimistic.

"Do you need any help?"

He asked softly, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible concern.

Luo Li shook her head, a faint smile curving her lips.

Although extremely faint, it was enough to make the entire mountain scenery pale in comparison.

"No need. It's my responsibility."

"and----"

She looked at Bing Tianxiao, her eyes shining with determination: "I am no longer that girl who was always confused."

"I have things I must protect, and missions I must complete."

"That's good."

Bing Tianxiao nodded and stopped insisting.

He knew that this girl appeared delicate, but was stronger than anyone else inside.

And he also has things he needs to work hard at!

"Then I should go too. See you in seven days."

Bing Tianxiao stretched and turned to walk in another direction.

"Bing Tianxiao".

Just as he was about to take off, Luo Li's voice suddenly came from behind him.

Bing Tianxiao stopped and turned around: "Hmm?"

Luo Li stood in the wind, her silver hair flying, her glass-like eyes gazing at him quietly, as if trying to imprint his image deep into her mind: "Thank you."

These two simple words contain so much.

Thank you for your companionship on my spiritual journey, thank you for your trust, and thank you—

I'd like to be your friend.

Bing Tianxiao paused for a moment, then smiled brightly and waved to Luo Li: "Don't mention it, we're friends."

After saying that, he didn't linger and turned to leave.

Looking in the direction Bing Tianxiao had left, Luo Li stood there for a long time until the figure completely disappeared before she slowly withdrew her gaze.

"Friends?"

She murmured something softly, and the faint smile on her lips gradually widened, eventually transforming into a breathtaking smile.

"Then... let's meet at the Northern Azure Spirit Academy."

As the dizzying distortion of the spatial teleportation array gradually dissipated, the scene before us instantly transformed from a bizarre and fantastical void passage into a vast and majestic world of ice and snow.

This is the Xuanming Continent, Hanyuan Heaven!

The ancestral home of the Ice Spirit Clan's Cold Abyss branch.

A magnificent city, entirely forged from millennia-old ice, stands silently amidst the wind and snow.

The city walls soared into the clouds, exuding an ancient and solemn aura. Countless mysterious spiritual array runes appeared and disappeared on the ice walls, breathing in the vast icy spiritual power between heaven and earth.

The teleportation array is located in the most open square at the main gate of the giant city.

The moment Bing Tianxiao's figure solidified in the center of the teleportation array, that familiar, chilling aura, seemingly capable of freezing the soul, rushed towards him.

For ordinary people, this is a deadly cold, but for Bing Tianxiao, it is the warmest embrace, the feeling of coming home.

"Buzz"

The light from the teleportation array completely faded.

The teleportation array was guarded by two teams of elite guards clad in heavy, dark blue ice armor. Each of them exuded a powerful aura, wielded a long spear, and had eyes as sharp as eagles.

These people were all at the Three Heavens Realm, and the leader was even at the Heavenly Realm.

When they saw the face of the person who emerged from the formation, their originally murderous gaze instantly transformed into extreme fanaticism and respect.

"Splash!"

The sound of armor clanging together in perfect unison rang out.

Without hesitation, the two teams of guards knelt on one knee, slamming their long spears heavily on the ground with a dull thud. Their deep, resonant voices echoed across the square: "Welcome back to your clan, young master!"

Looking at the familiar faces before him, Bing Tianxiao smiled with a relaxed expression.

He waved his hand casually, indicating that everyone should dispense with formalities, and was about to speak.

Suddenly, a vast and terrifying wave of energy erupted from the deepest part of the giant city!

That was an overwhelming pressure that transcended heaven and earth!

But this oppressive aura carried no aggression whatsoever; instead, it was filled with barely concealed excitement and joy, instantly sweeping across the entire Netherworld City.

The next instant, a violent ripple suddenly appeared in the space in front of Bing Tianxiao without warning.

A deep, resonant laugh, loud yet powerful, preceded the person's appearance, freezing the swirling snow and wind: "Hahaha! My dear grandson! You've finally returned!"

Space tore open, and an old man dressed in a snow-white robe stepped out of thin air.

The old man had white hair and beard, a ruddy complexion, and was surrounded by a visible aura of icy blue spiritual energy, as if he were the master of this icy and snowy world.

He was none other than Bing Xuanming, the supreme expert who controlled the Netherworld branch of the Ice Spirit Clan and was also Bing Tianxiao's grandfather!

He almost stepped in front of Bing Tianxiao in one stride.

Those usually stern old eyes were now filled with love and scrutiny.

Bing Xuanming extended his broad, calloused hand and patted Bing Tianxiao's shoulder heavily. Sensing the spiritual energy within the young man, he nodded in satisfaction: "Good! Good! Good!"

"Mid-stage Heaven Fusion Realm, such a solid foundation! It seems this journey on the Spiritual Road wasn't in vain!"

Bing Tianxiao rubbed his sore shoulder, looking at his grandfather who was considered a powerful figure even in the vast world, and grinned, "Grandpa, I've only just landed. Isn't this welcome ceremony a bit too grand? Aren't you afraid of scaring the others?"

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"Hmph, let's see who dares to object!"

Bing Xuanming glared at him with his tiger-like eyes, then smiled and pulled Bing Tianxiao's arm: "Come on, come on, hurry back with Grandpa. You've been gone for three years, and I've been missing you terribly."

Also, tell Grandpa quickly whether you've become famous throughout the funeral procession, and whether you've found a suitable granddaughter-in-law—”

Seeing her grandfather's appearance, Bing Tianxiao felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

No matter how many life-and-death battles he experienced outside, no matter how many conspiracies and schemes he faced, as long as he returned here, back to his loved ones, he would still be that pampered boy.

"Becoming famous worldwide is a must."

Bing Tianxiao let his grandfather pull him towards the city, his voice brimming with youthful exuberance: "Not only have I become famous, but I've also brought you some big news—"

In the wind and snow, the figures of the grandfather and grandson gradually disappeared into the distance.

Only the guards who remained in the square, still maintaining a respectful posture, were left with eyes full of awe and pride.

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