Chapter 10: The Ice Queen
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"The strongest power isn't destruction or seduction.
It's control — over others, over fate… and over yourself."
—Qin Feng
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Golden Sky Sect – One Week Later
The sect was quieter now.
Beast attacks had stopped. Lin Tian hadn't been seen since his chaos-core explosion. Disciples whispered Qin Feng's name with a mix of fear and awe.
But he felt it.
This peace was the kind that comes right before something big breaks.
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1. The Summoning
Qin Feng stood at the peak of Spiritwatch Cliff, meditating under the morning sun. Lightning flickered across his skin like veins of gold.
Then a messenger appeared.
"The Sect Master wants to see you."
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Inside the highest chamber of the main hall, the Sect Master sat cross-legged on a hovering jade platform. His eyes glowed with quiet wisdom — and power Qin Feng hadn't felt before.
"You've caused waves."
Qin Feng folded his arms. "I'll try harder next time."
The Sect Master didn't smile. "Your power threatens the balance. But your potential… is needed."
"For what?"
The old man tossed him a scroll.
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[New Arc Triggered: Heaven's Crown Tournament]
[A grand event held once a century. Top talents across the continent will gather. The winner is crowned the next candidate for Sage Ascension.]
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"You want me to join?"
"I want you to win," the Sect Master said. "Our sect hasn't placed in two hundred years."
"…And what do I get?"
The Sect Master chuckled. "Glory. Women. Fate. You love that, don't you?"
Qin Feng smirked. "You know me well."
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2. Harem Status Report
Back in the courtyard, the girls were not calm.
Yun'er and Ziyue argued over training methods.
Zihan tried to keep the peace while Su Mei sharpened a blade, ignoring them all with a smirk.
Qin Feng arrived just in time to hear:
"You act like he's yours!"
"He stays in my tent!"
"Yun'er kissed him in front of the elders last week!"
"I literally bled for him."
"You tried to kill him when you met him!"
"…It's called flirting," Su Mei said flatly.
The argument only stopped when Qin Feng whistled.
"I need you four to behave," he said, "because we're heading to a continent-wide tournament."
The girls blinked.
"Finally," Ziyue muttered. "A chance to show the world why I'm his number one."
Su Mei raised a brow. "Let's see if you survive the first round."
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[System Update: Tournament Arc Activated]
[Bond Pressure Increased – High-stress situations may lead to sudden romantic or physical escalation]
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3. Arrival at Ice Moon City
The tournament was being hosted in the capital of the Northern Frost Province — Ice Moon City.
Carved into a mountain of eternal snow, its towers gleamed white under the moonlight. Magic lanterns floated across the sky like glowing butterflies.
Qin Feng arrived with his girls — all dressed in elite sect robes with gold trim.
They looked like royalty.
But the moment they stepped off the flying ship, a cold gust swept through the plaza.
And someone appeared.
She wore a snow-white robe that barely brushed the ground. Her face was flawless — pale lips, sharp eyes like frozen lakes. Her hair was silver-blue, tied with a single crystal thread.
She didn't walk.
She glided.
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[New Female Detected: Mei Xue – Ice Moon Princess]
[Cultivation: Peak Qi Condensation – Ice Heart Constitution]
[Charm Resistance: High | Bond Path: "Unmelting Heart"]
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The moment their eyes met, something shifted.
Not attraction. Not hate.
Challenge.
She walked straight up to him.
"You're the chaos seed."
"…And you're cold," he said.
"I don't melt," she replied, brushing past him.
Su Mei raised a brow. "Oh she's gonna be fun."
Yun'er frowned. "Who is she?"
Zihan whispered, "I've read about her… She doesn't like men. Or emotions."
Ziyue clenched her fist. "Good. I'll break her first."
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[Warning: Ice Queen's Path is Difficult – Must trigger extreme emotions to make progress]
[Potential Reward: Ice Heart Bond – Increases elemental fusion power, grants frost immunity]
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4. Tournament Begins
Thousands filled the floating arena — a circular platform suspended by ancient formations high above the city.
Flags from all major sects flapped in the wind.
An elder appeared midair, voice booming.
"WELCOME… TO THE HEAVEN'S CROWN TOURNAMENT!"
The crowd roared.
Disciples from all walks of life stood on the preparation floors — swords, spears, flames, beasts.
Qin Feng stood calmly.
Then, Mei Xue landed beside him again.
"You won't win."
"Why?"
"You feel too much."
He smirked. "I'll make you feel something by the end of this."
For the first time, her cold expression cracked — just a twitch in her lip.
Then the names flashed in the sky.
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Round 1: Qin Feng vs Zhao Kui of the Burning Fist Sect
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Qin Feng stepped into the arena.
Zhao Kui was a massive man with flames pouring from his arms.
"I'm not gonna go easy, villain boy," he growled.
Qin Feng rolled his shoulders.
"You think I came all this way to play fair?"
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The battle exploded.
Fireballs slammed the ground. Wind whipped through the air. Qin Feng weaved through it all like a shadow.
Then he appeared behind Zhao Kui — and whispered:
"You're already out."
He struck once.
CRACK.
Zhao Kui flew out of the ring like a meteor.
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[Victory – Round 1 Cleared]
[EXP +700 | Crowd Interest: +30%]
The crowd screamed.
Girls cheered.
Bets were placed.
Mei Xue… looked at him again.
Then turned away.
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Later that night, Qin Feng sat alone on a balcony, watching the city lights.
Su Mei approached, brushing against his arm.
"Why aren't you celebrating?"
He didn't respond.
She leaned in.
"…You're thinking about her. The Ice Princess."
"…She's trouble," he said.
"And you like trouble."
He glanced at her.
Before she could lean closer — a system ping appeared.
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[Emergency System Alert]
[Unknown Energy Source Detected… Interfering With Your Fate Thread]
[WARNING: A GOD-TIER ENTITY HAS ENTERED THE TOURNAMENT ZONE]
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Qin Feng stood.
"What… the hell is that?"
From the edge of the city, a new figure walked into the arena's halls.
They wore a white cloak, eyes covered, barefoot. Every step they took froze the ground — but it wasn't ice.
It was time.
And the moment they arrived… Qin Feng felt his chest tighten.
The girls rushed out, sensing the same pressure.
Even Mei Xue narrowed her eyes for the first time.
The new arrival looked up.
And smiled directly at Qin Feng.
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TO BE CONTINUED…
———————————————————Chapter 11 Preview:
The mysterious god-tier challenger is revealed
Mei Xue and Qin Feng are forced to team up
Su Mei gets real jealous
A massive mid-tournament battle breaks the rules and turns deadly.