Within the arena, the duel continued at a frantic pace. Waves and clouds of ice and snow swept over the platform, chasing a starry figure that left behind a trail of sparkling light. Wei Shuangshuang, wearing the Star Walking Robes and the Shangyang Sky Slippers, was like a streak of lightning, dodging left and right, zig-zagging around to avoid danger. This was all she could do against this overwhelming attack.
Long Yifei controlled the environment with her song and dance. Alone in Winter let her voice carry the power of ice, increasing her control over the element. Her movements followed the style of Winter's Snow Dance, summoning snow clouds to do her bidding. The Flawless Snowfrost Earrings provided a never-ending supply of spiritual energy as well as increased her control over ice and snow as well as her power.
If it went on like this, it was only a matter of time. Wei Shuangshuang would get caught eventually and be turned into an ice statue. Long Yifei's current state was too abnormal. Her spirit treasure was too strong.
To the spectators, this scene was hard to describe. It didn't seem like a singing and dancing duel anymore. Instead of two sacred daughters showing off their skills, it was more like immortals showing off their wealth.
Some lamented the change in the rules. Gifts and immortal items were not allowed in the past specifically so that duels didn't devolve into a competition of wealth. Others were greedily eyeing the pair of earrings glowing brightly within swirling snow and ice.
Long Yifei pressed her advantage. She felt victory within her grasp. She didn't expect her master to reveal the full strength of her Flawless Snowfrost Earrings. They had discussed the possibility of doing so as well as the drawbacks.
His soul art's ability to place an immortal soul within a spiritual item was similar to the creation of a spiritual treasure. Most people present would just curse his dog-shit luck. However, some might get curious. A spirit treasure wasn't something that an ordinary Spirit Lord could get their hands on. People would want to find out where he obtained it and how.
There was also the constraint that she could not use the earrings' full strength for too long. If she did so and suffered no ill effects, it would draw a lot of suspicion. How was she able to control the immortal will within the spirit treasure? People would want to find out. They would want to know what other secrets Chen Wentian was hiding.
Thus, she knew she only had a short time limit. She had to end the duel right now.
Her eyes glowed blue as she summoned the full might of Winter's Snow Dance. In an instant, the 9th Stage, Ice Age, was activated. The arena froze over, covered in a thick layer of ice.
Wei Shuangshuang leaped into the air, barely avoiding the brunt of the initial attack. As she did so, a barrage of ice arrows arrived, forcing her to shoot out an array of starlight to counter. When she landed, Long Yifei had arrived, bearing an ice sword in each hand.
Ka!
A beam of light collided with the pair of ice swords.
Wei Shuangshuang glared at her rival fiercely. The collection of starlight in her hand sparkled and shined.
Long Yifei's expression was calm but contained a coldness that could freeze the blood in one's veins. A blast of ice followed her attack, forcing her opponent back several steps.
"Is this even a singing and dancing duel anymore?" Wei Shuangshuang gritted.
"Does it matter?" Long Yifei replied.
Ka!
The two traded another blow, with Long Yifei's ice swords forcing Wei Shuangshuang to the edge of the arena.
Wei Shuangshuang spat out a bit of blood from the last impact. She wiped her mouth and glared at her opponent. She then turned and looked to the edge of the arena and her acolyte.
Wu Chao met her gaze and nodded.
"You should understand," He said to Chen Wentian who stood nearby, "You and your sacred daughter may try your best to win but, in the end, the victor had been decided from the very beginning."
He smiled arrogantly, "You should have never challenged me and my sacred daughter. I will show you the meaning of my title, the Blue Sky Alchemist."
As he spoke, Wei Shuangshuang acted. She touched her spatial bag and took out a small jade bottle. She smashed it and took out a bright blue pill. She popped it in her mouth and swallowed.
Instantly, her spiritual aura surged. It rapidly rose, far surpassing her cultivation at the Lesser Realm of Spiritual Growth. It soon reached the next lesser realm of Spiritual Formation.
"A power boost pill?" Chen Wentian asked.
"Haha, of course. But it's not an ordinary power boost pill, watch." Wu Chao said.
Wei Shuangshuang's aura didn't stop at Spiritual Formation. A moment later, it had actually reached the third lesser realm of Spiritual Awakening! Two whole lesser realms, such a power boost pill was a true marvel of alchemy.
But that wasn't all. After the effects of the pill stabilized, Wei Shuangshuang pulled out three more items. The first was a green jade necklace that improved her physique and constitution. The second was a jeweled hairpin that created a protective shield around her whole body. The third was a long sword made of white light. This was a true sword crafted from starlight, unlike the one before which was merely formed from her spiritual energy.
All three were immortal items in the Spirit Lord Realm. She now bore a total of five immortal treasures. The staggering amount of wealth on display was enough to dazzle everyone present.
In an instant, the state of the duel shifted entirely. The five immortal auras on her body combined and melted all the snow and ice around her. This aura continued to spread out, sweeping away the snowstorm around Long Yifei until she was left standing by herself.
"Haha! How is it? This is what it means to be an alchemist." Wu Chao said, "I am Wu Chao, the Blue Sky Alchemist of the Undying Medicine Valley. Do you understand? If you understand, you should know what you should do."
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