Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Suddenly, a striking figure materialized behind Qian Ran. As it appeared, the air seemed to freeze, and an overwhelming ancient aura of arrogance filled the space.

It was an ice dragon—formed entirely of glimmering ice.

Roughly three meters long, it radiated dazzling light, as though it had become a source of illumination, reflecting brilliance in all directions.

Terrifying draconic pressure emanated from Qian Ran, accompanied by an intense chill that sent shivers through everyone present.

A jade-green glow shimmered on Qian Ran's back, the biting cold seeping into the bones of the surrounding Inner Court disciples, leaving them utterly stunned.

Centered around Qian Ran, the ground was covered in a sheet of ice, and snow began to fall from the sky. Despite the blazing sun above, the temperature felt colder than the harshest winter.

This was Ice Emperor's most powerful domain soul skill: Domain of Eternal Frost!

If Qian Ran's strength reached the level of an Extreme Douluo, this domain could likely freeze entire regions for miles. For now, it only encompassed the battlefield, but even this was enough to leave everyone in awe.

Though Qian Ran was a mere Soul Elder, his soul power reserves rivaled those of most Soul Emperors. In terms of endurance, even many Soul Emperors couldn't outlast him in a battle of attrition.

Adding to the shock was the feral aura radiating from Qian Ran, an unmistakable presence of a powerful beast—it was Ice Emperor's aura.

When Qian Ran's 400,000-year red soul ring appeared, Chen Zifeng froze, his instincts screaming danger. Facing this pressure was akin to standing before a peak ten-thousand-year soul beast.

The extreme chill of Ultimate Ice further slowed Chen Zifeng's advance, frost rapidly encasing his legs and climbing upward, binding him to the icy ground.

Even Ling Luochen, with her Ice elemental martial soul, noticed the incredible concentration of ice elements in the air. Under the influence of the Domain of Eternal Frost, the power of ice-based abilities was amplified.

Though Ling Luochen wasn't at the center of the battlefield, the pressure she felt was immense.

Fortunately, Ma Xiaotao's Phoenix flames suppressed the encroaching ice and snow around the Inner Court spectators. Without her intervention, many of them might have been forced to release their martial souls just to endure, which would have been utterly humiliating.

Yet even with the fire's protection, a lingering fear remained as they watched Qian Ran.

For someone known as the "Ice Princess," Ling Luochen's mastery of ice was exceptional. But the oppressive energy radiating from Qian Ran far surpassed anything she could produce.

If he's this strong as a Soul Elder, what would happen if he were a Soul Emperor?

"Impossible! This has to be a domain skill!"

Dai Yueheng's eyes widened in disbelief.

How could such a fearsome domain skill belong to a mere Soul Elder?

In that moment, he finally understood why his younger brother, Dai Huabin, had suffered so much under Qian Ran's hand. Even he, a Soul Emperor, felt the pressure. What chance did Dai Huabin have?

"It's Ultimate Ice!"

Ma Xiaotao's voice trembled as she spoke, her Phoenix flames barely containing the frost around her.

She had thought Qian Ran was joking about evolving his second martial soul into Ultimate Ice. She now realized he wasn't.

If I were to fight him again, I'd likely be crushed, she thought grimly. Unless I evolve into Ultimate Fire myself, I'd stand no chance.

Even with Ultimate Fire, the elemental advantage of ice over fire would still tip the scales in Qian Ran's favor.

Ling Luochen's frosty demeanor shifted as she observed Qian Ran.

For the first time, her cold, aloof eyes softened, filled with intrigue.

The rarity of Ultimate Ice far exceeded that of twin martial souls. While twin martial souls could arise through inheritance, the quality of a martial soul depended solely on one's natural talent.

After thousands of years, the strongest martial souls had remained unchanged, a testament to their exceptional rarity.

Ling Luochen, a control-type Ice martial soul user, felt an immediate connection. Her abilities allowed her to manipulate ice energy, and under the influence of Qian Ran's domain, she could utilize the concentrated Ultimate Ice elements to dramatically enhance her own power.

In the original timeline, Ling Luochen had been drawn to Huo Yuhao for a similar reason. His Ice abilities allowed her to temporarily assume the power of Ultimate Ice. Over time, this proximity had led her to develop feelings for him.

But Qian Ran's presence eclipsed anything Huo Yuhao could offer.

"This brat's second martial soul is not only Ultimate Ice but also comes with a domain of this caliber!"

"And that aura! Could it be... the Ice Emperor?"

Elder Xuan's eyes widened as he stared at Qian Ran's glowing red soul ring.

"This... is bad for Chen Zifeng," Elder Xuan muttered, shaking his head.

Within the Domain of Eternal Frost, Qian Ran was an unstoppable force.

"Ahhh!"

Chen Zifeng roared as crimson light erupted from his body, shattering the ice encasing him with raw sword energy.

His Pursuing Soul Sword pulsed with murderous energy as he launched himself at Qian Ran.

But the longer he stayed within the domain, the faster his soul power drained.

I need to end this quickly, Chen Zifeng thought grimly.

Yet within the Domain of Eternal Frost, Qian Ran's power was absolute. His body was encased in glimmering ice armor that Chen Zifeng's sword barely scratched.

In the background, Tang Ya's Dark Blue Silver Grass coiled around Yao Haoxuan, steadily tightening its grip.

Yao Haoxuan's transformation into a hulking brute offered no protection against Tang Ya's sinister and overwhelming energy.

Back in the domain, Chen Zifeng gritted his teeth and raised his sword for one final strike.

And then, Qian Ran moved.

(End of Chapter)