Chapter 203: The Flashy Ice-Freezing Ability

Chapter 203: The Flashy Ice-Freezing Ability

As the clock struck midnight, the once bustling Great Wilderness Ridge fell into an eerie silence.

Every eye was fixed on the central area, where remnants of previous duels lay scattered, leaving the ground in disarray with pits and craters.

It resembled a battlefield, and all eyes were upon it as the moment they had been waiting for arrived.

Zhao Zheng was the first to step forward.

He emerged from the crowd and made his way towards the center, an area devoid of people.

His entrance was rather unremarkable, but his opponent, Liu Qing, had a different approach.

Just moments after Zhao Zheng's appearance, a frost ray shot out from the crowd, freezing the ground in its path and creating a slick ice road.

Liu Qing then glided along this icy path, making his entrance both flashy and swift.

Despite entering after Zhao Zheng, Liu Qing reached the center first.

At this moment, tens of thousands of spectators surrounded the area, eagerly awaiting the clash.

As the two figures took their positions, the crowd buzzed with anticipation.

Tangtang, the popular streamer, exclaimed, "Did you all see that? Both big shots are here, and they're about to fight! This is a battle between Tier 7 powerhouses; it's going to be incredible!"

[Tangtang, focus on the stream, don't talk!]



[Yeah, don't distract me from watching the big shots battle!]



[I never thought I'd live to see a duel between Tier 7 powerhouses!]



[So excited, I hope it doesn't disappoint!]



...

Tangtang's live stream had already surpassed a million viewers, with countless comments flooding the screen nonstop.

It wasn't just her; every streamer broadcasting live from the scene had a massive audience.

Even in the sky, countless helicopters and drones from various countries hovered, capturing the action.

This duel had captured the world's attention.

At that very moment, countless people were glued to their computer and phone screens, watching the live stream...

On the duel ground, neither combatant seemed interested in conversation.

As Zhao Zheng approached within a hundred meters of Liu Qing, the latter suddenly made his move.

With a casual flick of his wrist, a large ice ball detached from his palm and shot towards Zhao Zheng like a bullet.

Zhao Zheng, undeterred, raised his right arm to block the incoming projectile.

"Pffft!"

The ice ball struck Zhao Zheng's arm, emitting an astonishing chill.

This coldness rapidly spread across his body, freezing him into an ice sculpture in the blink of an eye, along with the surrounding ground.

It was as if they had stepped into an ice chamber, a terrifying sight that shocked the onlookers.

"This... this..." Tangtang stammered, unable to find the right words to express her shock.

She wanted to curse, but her sweet persona prevented her from doing so, leaving her at a loss for words.

The viewers in her live stream, however, had no such reservations...

[Holy sht! Frozen with one hit? That's Liu's strength?]



[No kidding, Liu's fighting style may be animal-like, but his strength is undeniable.]



[Tier 7 powerhouses are indeed terrifying!]



[Where's Chen Ye? Why isn't he moving? Did he lose after just one move?]



[Is it over already? How embarrassing! Challenging without sufficient strength.]



[Let's not jump to conclusions; I feel there's more to Chen Ye than meets the eye...]



...

Suddenly, cracks appeared on the massive ice block.

The next moment, it exploded into four pieces with a loud bang.

Zhao Zheng stepped out, seemingly unharmed, and continued his steady approach towards Liu Qing.

However, the onlookers were astonished to see a dramatic shift in the aura of "Chen Ye."

It was as if an ancient god was awakening from slumber.

Liu Qing's expression grew grave as he witnessed Zhao Zheng's transformation.

The earlier "ice ball" attack wasn't just about freezing; its temperature was incredibly low, capable of freezing and instantly draining heat from its target.

Without heat, death was certain. Liu Qing had used this move against a Tier 7 powerhouse, who, despite breaking free, suffered a severe imbalance in body temperature, leading to a near-complete loss of combat strength and eventual surrender.

Unbelievable!

The young man before him showed no reaction after emerging, indicating that he wasn't afraid of his freezing cold attacks.

Realizing this, Liu Qing swiftly altered his strategy.

His body underwent a terrifying transformation, visibly turning white and freezing into ice before expanding.

Within a few breaths, Liu Qing had transformed into a frost giant over ten meters tall, complete with four additional arms, each ending in a different ice-forged weapon—a sword, a trident, and a massive hammer.

This was Liu Qing's ultimate form!

Even from hundreds of meters away, the tens of thousands of onlookers felt the chill as if the temperature had dropped several degrees in an instant.

Snowflakes began to fall from the sky, surprising everyone.

"It's snowing!" exclaimed Tangtang. "It was just over twenty degrees a moment ago... How can Liu Qing alter the climate with his power alone? Wow... I didn't bring any warm clothes, it's so cold!"

The online viewers in the live stream also witnessed the snowstorm.

"Damn, Liu Qing is so badass!"

"Is this the power of a Tier 7 expert? Terrifying!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I love watching strong fighters go at it!"

"Liu Qing has already transformed, I wonder if Chen Ye will do the same?"

"I hope Chen Ye can hold his own. I bet my entire year-end bonus on him, so he better not lose!"

"Dude, you actually bet real money on Chen Ye? I thought we were just cheering him on verbally!"

"Hehe, I bet on Liu Qing to win, the odds were low, but it looks like a sure thing now..."

Liu Qing's transformation was indeed impressive, leaving many in awe.

Among the spectators, only the stronger ones remained composed, while the rest were shocked and whispered among themselves.

In comparison, Zhao Zheng's performance paled in significance.

As Zhao Zheng approached Liu Qing, the frost giant spoke:

"Kid, what's your power? Show me your true abilities and end this fight quickly!"

Zhao Zheng was about to respond when he sensed something and quickly sidestepped.

Just as he moved, a sharp icicle shot out from the ground behind him, aiming for the empty air.

Even a Tier 7 expert like Zhao Zheng was being cautious during the duel!

Even if he hadn't dodged, his steel-like body would have withstood the icicle without any harm.

A piercing sound tore through the air.

Seeing his sneak attack fail, Liu Qing's massive form lunged towards Zhao Zheng.

The four weapons attacked from different angles, blocking all of Zhao Zheng's escape routes.

Zhao Zheng's counter was a powerful punch!

"Bang!" The air exploded with the force of his punch, enhanced by his super strength.

The air in front of Zhao Zheng's fist instantly turned into a vacuum.

The frost giant, Liu Qing's transformed body, was struck with such force that a huge gap appeared, nearly severing its upper half.

Liu Qing's offensive came to an abrupt halt.

From a distance, it looked as if Zhao Zheng had blown Liu Qing apart with a single punch.

The spectators were stunned, not expecting Zhao Zheng's seemingly unremarkable body to possess such terrifying power.

Zhao Zheng himself was also surprised.

He clearly sensed that after his punch, Liu Qing wasn't dead, and in fact, seemed completely unharmed.

What surprised him was that Liu Qing's freezing ability could also be elementalized, similar to a Devil Fruit ability.

However, Zhao Zheng had a solution—his fully mastered Armored Color Domination, which was especially effective against such energy-based abilities.

Zhao Zheng's fists turned pitch-black, accompanied by crimson lightning—a unique effect of his fully mastered Armored Color Domination.

Zhao Zheng's aura became even more intimidating.

Sensing Zhao Zheng's power, Liu Qing began to unleash his hidden abilities.

The snowflakes in the air thickened and grew larger.

In the blink of an eye, a thick layer of snow accumulated on the ground.

Countless spectators had the illusion that they had just been in the Great Wilderness Ridge one moment and were now in the snowy fields of Antarctica the next.

When the snow on the ground exceeded twenty centimeters, another change occurred.

Countless Frost Giants began to take shape from the snow and then stood up.

These Frost Giants, although not as large as Liu Qing's transformed state, were still quite substantial, each standing at a height of fifty feet.

More importantly, their numbers were staggering, with over a thousand of them, almost filling the entire battlefield!

The thousand Frost Giants stood together, forming an army of Frost Giants, and their collective aura was intimidating.

Even Zhao Zheng showed a look of surprise.

Liu Qing had truly pushed his ice-freezing ability to the limit.

Although it was a bit flashy, it was very impressive!

Subsequently.

The thousand Frost Giants all moved together.

They rushed towards Zhao Zheng, one after another, like moths to a flame.

Zhao Zheng, with his normal human physique, seemed insignificant in front of a single Frost Giant, let alone so many of them...

Despite Zhao Zheng's quick punches, which shattered quite a few Frost Giants, the sheer number of Frost Giants was overwhelming.

In the end.

Zhao Zheng was still overwhelmed.

The Frost Giants continued to charge, showing no signs of stopping.

They piled on top of Zhao Zheng's position, forming a stack of giants, growing taller and taller...

Finally, in the center of the battlefield, a forty-meter-high ice mountain was formed! This ice mountain was two to three hundred meters wide and very large.

It was almost like a real small mountain.

Everyone who witnessed this scene felt that the battle should be over.

Being buried under such an ice mountain, even a Tier 8 strong individual would have little chance of survival.

Liu Qing seemed to be thinking the same.

His figure appeared at the top of the ice mountain.

Perched high above, he looked down with an air of invincibility.

...

【This... is a bit scary!】

【Is it really over?】

【Will Chen Ye die?】

【Nonsense, buried under such a mountain, could you survive?】

【Of course I couldn't survive, but Chen Ye is a superhuman! And his strength is not to be underestimated...】

【Don't argue, it's over. Can't you see that Liu Qing is acting like a winner?】

【Sigh... Although I don't want to admit it, this Liu Qing is indeed very formidable!】

【Good people don't live long, but evil lingers for a thousand years.】

In Tangtang's live stream room.

Countless comments appeared! Everyone unanimously believed that Chen Ye had lost, and some even thought he was dead.

Even the onlookers shared this opinion.

Even if Chen Ye wasn't completely dead yet, being buried under such an ice mountain would eventually lead to his demise.

Suffocation, compression, cold... Any one of these factors could take a life!

"I win!"

Liu Qing loudly declared his victory.

At this moment.

Song Shang unexpectedly stepped forward and said, "Please release Chen Ye."

Hearing this, Liu Qing burst into laughter, "Song Shang, are you so young and already confused? In a duel, life and death are in the hands of fate. If he dares to challenge me, he must be prepared for Death

Song Shang's expression was blank as he looked at the group of "big shots" who had come to witness the duel.

"Everyone, do you agree with this?"

These people were already biased towards Liu Qing, so they naturally wouldn't speak up for Song Shang.

"Song Shang, this is a duel, and your request is a bit unreasonable."

"That's right! Duels have always been a matter of life and death."

"Since Mr. Liu is unwilling to show mercy, no one can intervene."

"Moreover, even if we go to the ice mountain now, that Chen kid may not even be alive..."

Hearing these people's words.

Song Shang not only didn't get angry but also smiled.

"Very well, if that's the case, I'm relieved."

With these words.

He turned and left, returning to his seat.

This left the "big shots" puzzled.

Only Liu Qing frowned, seeming a bit uneasy.

Soon.

Liu Qing realized where his uneasiness came from...

The ice mountain suddenly began to vibrate.

Liu Qing's expression changed, and he quickly released a large amount of cold air with both palms, trying to reinforce the ice mountain.

But his efforts were in vain.

Numerous cracks began to appear on the ice mountain!

The next moment!

"Crack!"

The massive ice mountain directly shattered into pieces...

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(PS: The protagonist did not use the Shock Fruit ability!)



(End of Chapter)

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