Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King

When Su Yu first obtained the Ice Emperor's Domain, it was indeed broken by Di Mingli. But what kind of attributes does Di Mingli possess? The ultimate fire and ultimate light, combined with her overwhelming strength, allowed her to break through Su Yu's domain in an instant. And now, Ma Rulong thinks he can disperse the ice fog with just a flashbang? That's a bit too optimistic.

Su Yu possesses the ultimate ice martial soul, and the true power of his third soul ring exceeds sixty thousand years. Even if he wasn't fully activating the domain, a fully unleashed Ice Emperor's Domain wouldn't just be ice fog—it would be a full-blown snowstorm. That would be its true, complete form. Even in its incomplete state, breaking through this domain would require at least a Soul Sage-ranked soul master with fire or light attributes. Ma Rulong, a mere Level 62 Soul Emperor, trying to breach his domain? That's nothing short of wishful thinking.

While this domain may primarily be supportive, the Ice Emperor's Domain also boasts powerful abilities such as low temperatures, concealment, and obscuration. It's undoubtedly a formidable skill. Watching Ma Rulong and the others below, unable to do anything, Su Yu gestured to attack. He wasn't worried that Xiao Hongchen and the others couldn't see it because he wasn't just activating one soul skill—he was activating three:

Ice Emperor's Domain

Ice Emperor's Binding

Ice Emperor's Protection

The combination of these three soul skills, granted by Skydream, created an overwhelming advantage. Upon seeing Su Yu's signal, Xiao Hongchen and the others, who had been eagerly waiting, unleashed their full firepower. Even through the white mist, the terrifying aura was palpable. Ma Rulong was just about to shout a warning when Su Yu's figure mysteriously appeared in front of him. A sharp claw slashed directly toward him.

Ma Rulong's expression changed as he swung his sixth-level soul tool longsword at Su Yu.

Rip!

The blade, as though cutting through tofu, was severed into several pieces by the claw. It was none other than the Darkgolden Terrorclaw—a terrifying weapon that had grown stronger under the nourishment of Su Yu's soul power and the Golden Dragon King's blood. At close range, Su Yu was confident it could tear through the defenses of even a Soul Douluo—if he could land a hit, of course.

Seeing his sixth-level soul tool destroyed, Ma Rulong was visibly shaken and quickly dodged. From that claw, he felt the aura of death; if it had landed, he might have been gutted on the spot. Even his defensive soul tools offered no sense of safety. As Ma Rulong dodged, Su Yu's claws struck again. The Darkgolden Terrorclaw shimmered with icy light, forcing Ma Rulong to retreat repeatedly. Facing Su Yu head-on, Ma Rulong finally understood the immense pressure. Every attack from Su Yu brought him to the brink of a fatal crisis.

Meanwhile, as Ma Rulong and Su Yu engaged in battle, Xiao Hongchen and the others unleashed their long-prepared attacks. With the help of the Ice Emperor's Protection, they could see every move made by Mi Jia and the others. Like guided missiles, each strike hit its target with precision. Mi Jia and Lin Xi were the first to be focused on and eliminated almost instantly. Xiao Hongchen, now fully unleashed, was nearly on par with Ma Rulong in terms of firepower. Under such advantageous conditions, Mi Jia and Lin Xi stood no chance.

The remaining Chen An and Chen Fei barely managed to dodge the attacks thanks to their agility. But before they could catch their breath, a vortex of icy blue mixed with a hint of blood-red light descended upon them—Meng Hongchen's Icefire Poison Dragon Drill. The drill hit both of them simultaneously. Chen An and Chen Fei could only let out two short cries before being sent off the stage.

"Not good!"

Hearing the cries of his teammates, Ma Rulong felt a sense of foreboding and became momentarily distracted. Seizing the opportunity, Su Yu unleashed countless icy threads that climbed onto Ma Rulong's body, freezing his movements. At this moment, Su Yu delivered a slow but seemingly inescapable palm strike: Ultimate Techniques: Empress' Palm! This attack could not be neutralized once it landed. Ma Rulong had no reason to feel wronged about losing to such a move.

With Ma Rulong frozen, the battle concluded. Su Yu withdrew his domain, revealing the scene in the Soul Battle Arena. Xiao Hongchen raised his head arrogantly, while Meng Hongchen swung her icy-blue thin swords, her beautiful eyes calm. Wang Dong'er smiled slightly, and Yang Xu couldn't hide his excitement. Not far from them stood an ice sculpture. Su Yu slowly retracted his left hand. Seeing this scene, Elder Ma's face darkened like the bottom of a pot.

Below the stage, Mi Jia and the others, who had been eliminated, looked like defeated roosters, utterly dejected. They had lost. And it wasn't just a loss—it was a crushing defeat. Aside from taking out two minor members of the opposing team, they hadn't inflicted any damage at all.

Humiliation.

Disgrace.

The official representative team had lost to the reserve team. Such a result was utterly laughable.

"You call this the strength of the official representative team?"

"What a joke!"

"Not even five minutes and the entire team is wiped out. Truly impressive."

Elder Ma lashed out at Mi Jia and the others, his words cutting deep. On paper, Ma Rulong's team was far superior to the reserve team, both in terms of soul power and experience. Yet, they still lost. It was unprecedented in the history of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy—a complete disgrace. The official representative team losing to the reserve team was unheard of, and Elder Ma was furious. Not only had they lost, but they had lost so miserably that he felt his blood pressure rising.

"If this is how you plan to compete with Shrek Academy, you might as well go home and raise pigs!"

Hearing this, Wang Dong'er and the others on the stage exchanged glances, astonished by Elder Ma's brutality.

"The official team losing to the reserves—it's no wonder Elder Ma is so angry. But honestly, you can't blame them. Su Yu's domain is truly unreasonable," Meng Hongchen said softly. If she were Elder Ma, she would be angry too. No matter the reason, the official team losing to the reserves was inexcusable.

However, as someone who had experienced Su Yu's domain firsthand, Meng Hongchen had to admit that Ma Rulong and the others had truly lost fairly. Regardless of which team Su Yu was on, that team would always win. Su Yu's domain skill had an overwhelmingly significant impact during team battles, seeming almost too powerful. Meng Hongchen suddenly recalled that when Su Yu first joined the academy, he mentioned choosing a ten-year soul ring because of a specific soul skill. If it was for this domain skill, she had to admit his decision was absolutely spot-on. This domain skill was incredibly practical.

"Who wouldn't agree? This domain feels practically invincible."

"This guy even kept it hidden before the match, making us think the odds of winning weren't high. Who would've expected such a one-sided victory?"

Xiao Hongchen rolled his eyes and said, "Sometimes, this guy is way too humble in his words."

"With this domain, it's a guaranteed win no matter how we play."

Xiao Hongchen shrugged. With Su Yu's domain in play, it was like Ma Rulong and his team were blindfolded while Su Yu's team had GPS navigation. Was there even a comparison? It was perfectly normal for Ma Rulong's team to lose; anyone would lose. Even if Shrek Academy came, Xiao Hongchen was sure they'd be defeated too unless they had a way to counter Su Yu's domain. Otherwise, the outcome wouldn't change.

After experiencing Su Yu's domain firsthand, Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but hold it in the highest regard.

"The captain is just too strong," Yang Xu said, looking at Su Yu with admiration. To lead the reserve team to defeat the official representative team—was nothing short of godlike. Yang Xu was utterly won over by Su Yu as his captain.

"You all keep praising me like this; I'm starting to feel embarrassed," Su Yu said, waving his hand.

"No skill is invincible. This time, it was purely because Senior Ma and the others were caught off guard."

"If there's a next time, winning won't be so simple," Su Yu added, displaying his level-headedness. He had a clear understanding of his abilities. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's representative team was genuinely strong; if they were prepared, they wouldn't be easy to deal with. Of course, it would still be manageable.

Off the stage, Elder Ma continued his critique. Su Yu casually unfroze Ma Rulong, restoring him to consciousness. Ma Rulong, realizing what had happened, gave Su Yu a complex look but said nothing. After about fifteen minutes, Elder Ma finally stopped his scolding. By then, Su Yu and the others had already left the arena. Elder Ma composed himself and said, "Honestly, the outcome of this match surprised me. Some members of the official representative team, I won't name names—they're all idiots. From captain to members, all overconfident and careless, and ended up losing miserably."

"Each of them thought they were unbeatable, but they got eliminated by the reserve team. What a disgrace."

Elder Ma's harsh gaze swept over the official team before softening as he turned to the reserve team.

"In contrast, the reserve team gave me a big surprise," he said.

"First, using the domain to block sight and lock them down, wearing down the official team's soul power. Then, seizing opportunities to strike and secure the victory."

"Tactically, there were no flaws. There were minor coordination issues, resulting in unnecessary injuries, but those are forgivable for a first-time team effort. You've done exceptionally well and deserve praise."

Elder Ma then focused on Su Yu.

"Su Yu, you are the most impressive of all. A domain skill—an extremely rare ability usually seen only among Titled Douluos. That you possess one is truly remarkable."

"Your domain seems quite practical, isolating vision, concealing forms, and restraining enemies, correct?"

Elder Ma asked. Su Yu nodded.

"Your teammates, like Xiao Hongchen, can move freely within the domain, meaning your allies are unaffected, correct?"

Elder Ma continued. Su Yu nodded again.

"Incredible. To have such a domain at your age makes you a rare talent. This domain was instrumental in defeating the official team."

Su Yu agreed. The victory was thanks to his Ice Emperor's Domain. Without it, they might have still won, but likely only with himself remaining in the end. After all, Ma Rulong and the others were formidable opponents.

Elder Ma concluded, "This match revealed many issues, but much was hidden by the domain. An hour from now, we'll have another match. This time, Su Yu, you're not allowed to use your domain. You and Ma Rulong will still lead the teams, but you can freely choose your members. Let's see how you perform without it."

With Elder Ma's command, preparations began for a new match. After restoring their soul power, the battle resumed an hour later. Su Yu selected Meng Hongchen, Lin Xi, Li Yan, Chen An, Wang Dong'er, and Yang Xu. Ma Rulong chose Xiao Hongchen, Mi Jia, Xiao Xiafeng, Chen Fei, Zhou Qin, and Guan Bo. It was a seven-on-seven battle. Without the domain, the match tested raw strength and tactics. It was an intense, dazzling clash, with all kinds of soul tools lighting up the battlefield.

In the end, Su Yu's team emerged victorious again. Su Yu single-handedly held off both Ma Rulong and Xiao Hongchen, showcasing extraordinary strength. His terrifying power turned heads throughout the arena. Without their main attackers, the rest of Ma Rulong's team was quickly defeated by Meng Hongchen and the others.

After the match, Elder Ma pointed out various shortcomings in both teams. The afternoon was then dedicated to soul tool training under his guidance. Thus, the routine of morning battles and afternoon studies continued for a month. Through countless drills—two-on-two, two-on-three, one-on-seven, and more—every type of battle scenario was practiced. Through these exercises, Su Yu's abilities became increasingly evident, and he steadily built his reputation. Before long, Su Yu's prestige quietly surpassed that of Ma Rulong, the captain of the official team. In a world where strength rules, power remains the ultimate proof of one's worth.