Douluo Continent: Reincarnated Snow Empress, Peerless Ice Princess!

Everyone was confused, but Tang San's eyes flashed with surprise.

He pondered what "Martial Soul Fusion Skill" meant, a concept his teacher had never taught him.

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"You're right, marriage is something neither you nor I can decide, but..."

Zhu Zhuqing paused, her breathing becoming calm, and said softly.

"But what makes you think I have to depend on you?"

"Dai Mubai, if you worked hard and focused on your cultivation in Soto City, I might see hope in you. But now..."

"You're just a burden to me!"

"Without you, I will train even harder and fight against that tragic fate with my own strength."

"It's ridiculous, and the chances of success are slim, but so what? At least I won't regret it, while you can just stay here and rot."

"As for the Duke's mansion... what can those cold-hearted people do? This is the Heaven Dou Empire. You're pathetic, actually trying to use them to threaten me."

"Have you finally figured it out?"

Xue Di was quite surprised.

She had originally planned to give Zhu Zhuqing a proper talking-to later.

Don't take the marriage shackles of the Star Luo Empire too seriously. You should write your own life, not let Dai Mubai's few light "rules" crush your spirit.

But now it seems that the girl is much more clear-headed than she expected.

However, although Zhu Zhuqing has broken through the illusion, she has not yet fully understood the true rules of this "game".

The Star Luo Empire's seemingly iron-fisted rules for succession to the throne actually conceal a fatal loophole.

According to the official narrative: the women of the Zhu family partner with the princes of Xingluo, and upon reaching a certain age, they must engage in a life-or-death duel against another pair. The loser faces certain death.

However, this rule has never been explicitly stated—it must be a joint battle in the form of a "Soul Fusion Skill".

Xue Di's memories flashed back to that past event in the original work: During the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai had teamed up to defeat Davis and Zhu Zhuyun. According to the literal rules, Davis and Zhu Zhuyun should have been executed at that time.

But what was the result? Nothing.

What truly determined their fates was the one-on-one duel that took place separately after the tournament—Dai Mubai versus Davis, and Zhu Zhuqing versus Zhu Zhuyun.

That battle was truly about life and death and the future.

What does this mean?

This means that what Zhu Zhuqing had to break free from was never the fate bound to Dai Mubai. The one she had to defeat from beginning to end was only one person—her older sister, Zhu Zhuyun.

To put it more clearly: the Xingluo royal family wants to select the most outstanding prince of the era to inherit the throne, and the most outstanding woman from the Zhu family to become empress.

Survival of the fittest, each relying on their own abilities.

If Zhu Zhuqing defeats Zhu Zhuyun in a one-on-one duel, then regardless of whether Davis or another prince ultimately sits on the throne of Xingluo, the position of Empress should rightfully belong to her.

This is the true path to survival, the one that was never explicitly stated in the rules.

"You... what did you say!" Dai Mubai's face instantly turned red, and shame, anger and rage surged to his head, causing the three spirit rings beneath him to suddenly light up.

"roar--!"

A furious tiger roar shook the air, and a fierce phantom of the White Tiger Martial Soul appeared behind him, its sharp claws looming, exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Are you going to make a move?" Tang San's heart skipped a beat, his eyes flashed with purple light, and his "Purple Demon Eye" silently activated, his muscles tensing up.

"This is going to be good!" Xiao Wu's lips curled into a sly smile, but the next moment...

An indescribable, terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Hyotei's petite body!

Xiao Wu's smile froze completely on her face.

The upturned corners of his mouth gradually drooped, and the light that danced in his eyes was swallowed and covered by an unfathomable fear.

Her delicate body trembled uncontrollably, and her face instantly drained of color, turning as pale as paper.

This terrifying aura reminded her of the culprit who killed her mother...

This aura is even more terrifying than that of the culprit!

It made her soul tremble, giving her a feeling of wanting to kneel down and submit.

"What...what a terrifying aura!" Tang San's heart was filled with shock. He could hardly believe that this oppressive feeling, which was enough to freeze his soul, came from that seemingly innocent green-haired girl.

But the facts were overwhelming, making it hard for him to breathe.

"Among my peers, I consider myself top-tier... but this gap..." His mind raced, cold sweat beading on his back. "This green-haired 'senior' is probably not a young girl at all, but a legendary, ageless, and supremely powerful individual!"

"That must be it!"

Before he could think it through, an extreme chill swept over him.

"Ugh..."

A suppressed groan of pain echoed around them. Everyone began to tremble uncontrollably, their teeth chattering. In the blink of an eye, the walls, floors, beams, and even the dust particles suspended in the air of the entire hotel lobby were covered with a layer of crystal-clear ice.

The chill penetrated everywhere, like countless ice needles piercing the pores, making the blood feel like it was about to freeze, and even the circulation of soul power became difficult and slow, almost solidifying.

Just as everyone's consciousness was fading and they were about to be completely sealed into the ice coffin—

The cold air suddenly subsided.

Hyotei gently exhaled a puff of white mist and patted off non-existent ice shards from his hands.

"Heh... Now you're quite self-aware, I don't even need to remind you." Xue Di chuckled softly from the side, reaching out to ruffle Bing Di's soft hair.

"Hehe, I know my limits!" Hyotei squinted, like a cat whose fur had been stroked.

When Dai Mubai struggled back to his senses from the near-death cold, his face was completely drained of color.

Fear seeped into his bones like ice water, making him tremble like a leaf.

The pressure he exerted just now... was heavier than that of Vice Dean Zhao Wuji, no, it was even more unfathomable than that of Dean Flander!

That was completely beyond his comprehension.

That damned Zhu Zhuqing...where on earth did she find such a powerful backer?!

Before Xue Di and Bing Di could speak, Zhu Zhuqing stared at him coldly.

Dai Mubai gritted his teeth and immediately bowed respectfully to Hyotei.

"Senior...Senior! I was blind and offended you! Please, senior, have mercy and spare my life!"

"Heh, I thought you were so tough, but I didn't expect you to be such a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong." Hyotei sneered disdainfully, feeling that Dai Mubai had offended his eyes.

Her eyes narrowed slightly, and a terrifying aura erupted once more.

Dai Mubai was shocked and turned sharply to Zhu Zhuqing, his voice trembling with pleading: "Zhuqing...Zhuqing! For the sake of our acquaintance and our engagement, please say a word for me...I beg you!"

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