At this moment, a layer of dazzling golden light enveloped the sky above Shrek Academy.

This golden radiance resembled a sacred curtain, gentle yet majestic. Whether it was Xuan Zi or Du Busi, the powerful soul pressure they exuded vanished without a trace under this glow, like morning mist meeting the rising sun.

The golden light fell softly to the ground like fine threads, painting all of Shrek City into a glittering city of gold.

"Dragon God Douluo! You're actually alive!" Du Busi's eyes widened, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead, his voice filled with disbelief.

All this time, he had believed that after the mutually destructive battle between himself and his elder brother, Du Bisi, Dragon God Douluo Mu En had died of his injuries just like his brother.

Yet the truth before him was shocking—Mu En not only survived, but had apparently broken through to the realm of Limit Douluo!

"That battle with your brother, resulting in mutual destruction, is still fresh in my memory," Mu En said as the golden light gathered and outlined his figure in the air. "It's a pity. If your brother hadn't been so obstinate, perhaps he'd still be alive today."

Mu En's tone carried a hint of regret.

"Damn it, you really didn't die—why?" Du Busi was filled with unwillingness, unable to accept such an outcome.

It had been a fight where both sides suffered, so why did his own brother die while Mu En survived and even advanced further?

"If I were dead, wouldn't you be able to oppress Shrek Academy even more recklessly?" Mu En's tone remained calm, but there was an unmistakable chill beneath the surface.

Du Busi felt the immense pressure bearing down on him. He understood the difference between a Super Douluo and a Limit Douluo; it was a chasm wider even than that between a Soul Douluo and a Titled Douluo.

Though he was extremely close to the Limit Douluo level himself, that final step was like an unbridgeable gulf.

Despite his frustration, he forced himself to speak calmly: "Dragon God Douluo, you should know why I've come."

In truth, though he'd come with the intent to pressure Shrek Academy, he hadn't planned to start a fight. Otherwise, he would have brought more people and wouldn't have dueled Xuan Zi one-on-one.

Mu En replied calmly, "Huo Yuhao is now my personal disciple. Don't even think about laying a hand on him. Otherwise, I won't mind making a personal visit to your Body Sect."

Du Busi's face changed dramatically, his expression ugly as he blurted, "He's already apprenticed to you?"

"That's right. Or do you think you're more qualified to teach him than I am?" Mu En's voice remained utterly calm, as if Du Busi wasn't even worth mentioning.

Du Busi's face twitched hard. He wanted to retort that he could teach better—after all, Yuhao possessed a Body Martial Soul, and the Body Sect specialized in that. But seeing the oppressive golden aura surrounding Mu En, he swallowed his words.

"Fine. For your sake, Dragon God Douluo, my Body Sect will drop this matter. From now on, I won't target that kid again."

He knew Mu En was stronger and further argument would only put him at a disadvantage. Reluctantly, he chose to back down.

Seeing Du Busi yield, Yan Shaozhe and the others all quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

No conflict was best, as the Body Sect was a renowned and powerful force—no one to be trifled with.

They also knew Mu En's current state was less than ideal. Luckily, Du Busi hadn't noticed; otherwise, this incident wouldn't have ended so simply.

"Finished talking? Then it's my turn now!"

Just as everyone relaxed, a cold voice suddenly echoed through the void.

The sound seemed to come from a distant, frozen land, carrying a bone-chilling cold that instantly shattered the just-softened atmosphere.

In the next moment, the sky veiled in golden light was swept over by a tide of cold, as if an overwhelming chill had descended.

White brilliance drifted down like falling snow in June; icy winds howled sharply across the sky.

With a series of cracks, the once-shimmering surface of Sea God Lake at Shrek Academy began to freeze rapidly under the plummeting temperature.

In the blink of an eye, the world was transformed—Shrek City seemed to have been moved to the far north, becoming a city of ice and snow.

"Who is it?" Du Busi, Xuan Zi, and the others were shocked. Such a sudden and dramatic change in the heavens was beyond their imagination.

Even the Titled Douluo present felt a chill in their hearts. While they could change local terrain, altering the very sky—even for a Limit Douluo—was no easy feat.

What's more, they hadn't sensed any powerful soul fluctuations, as if the other party had changed the heavens with a mere gesture.

"Who are you?!" Mu En looked up to the distant sky, where a figure radiating cold rapidly approached.

At the same time, the unease that had lingered in his heart finally found its source.

Judging by this dramatic entrance, the newcomer was no friend—and at least at the Limit Douluo level.

"This chill… could it be Snowy Moon Douluo? No, there's no sword intent. Not her!" Yan Shaozhe frowned deeply, a strong sense of unease rising within him.

He searched his memory for the owner of this mysterious aura, but came up empty.

"Could it be…!" In Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea, the Ice Empress suddenly awoke.

She felt this both familiar and unfamiliar aura, her expression filled with uncertainty.

Familiar, because it was extremely similar to the Snow Empress; unfamiliar, because there was a mysterious power within it she'd never felt before.

Moreover, even if the Snow Empress had survived her seven-hundred-thousand-year tribulation, she couldn't possibly have grown this strong so quickly.

"Hmm! Divine sense? A demigod is coming!" At the same time, the long-dormant Electrolux was also startled awake by the powerful aura.

Sensing the aura outside, he said in shock.

"Old Yi, you mean the newcomer is a demigod?"

Huo Yuhao's pupils shrank, his face turning deathly pale.

He looked up at Mu En in worry—Mu En had just accepted him as a disciple, cared for him, overlooked his secrets, and even wanted to help heal his disabilities.

This kindness, Yuhao remembered well; naturally, he was deeply worried for his teacher's safety.

"Yuhao, something's wrong! Why do I feel like this is aimed at us again?" the Skydream Iceworm grumbled.

He thought the Body Sect was one thing—Shrek Academy could handle it. Even if Yuhao was taken away, he might be cultivated fully, which could be a blessing in disguise.

But this sudden demigod was another matter. Whether Shrek could withstand this was unknown.

As the temperature continued to drop, a figure appeared in the distant sky, stepping through the void.

With each step, she spanned a hundred miles, arriving above Shrek Academy in the blink of an eye.

She wore a snow-white robe, with hair like a waterfall of snow, her figure graceful and enchanting, her face stunningly beautiful. Her aura was as cold as thousand-year ice, radiating an air that kept all at a distance.

It was the Snow Empress. She stood quietly in the air, wind and snow swirling around her, like a breathtaking painting.

"Hand over Huo Yuhao, or I'll raze Shrek Academy to the ground." The Snow Empress spoke, her voice calm, yet making everyone present shudder.

No one doubted she had the power to do it—the confidence and pressure she exuded weighed heavily on all present.

Du Busi's mouth twitched again in shock—it was for Huo Yuhao once more.

He couldn't help but wonder: what secrets did that kid hide to draw such attention from these unfamiliar powerhouses?

While thinking, Du Busi quietly retreated, signaling to the Body Sect to withdraw.

Whatever happened next, the Body Sect shouldn't stay. If they were caught up in this, it would be a disaster.

The Snow Empress gave him a dismissive glance, then ignored him.

She had only one purpose: to take Huo Yuhao and rescue the Ice Empress; nothing else concerned her.

"Who are you? Can you give your name? Why are you seeking my disciple?" Sensing the faint killing intent in her tone, Mu En's expression darkened.

He understood things were unlikely to end peacefully, but still hoped to clarify her identity.

Mu En was frustrated—when did the Douluo Continent become so strange? First Snow Moon Douluo appears, now another unknown Limit expert.

In that moment, Mu En felt his two centuries of life had been wasted, the world had become unfamiliar.

"World Serpent. Fifth Seat. Snow Empress." Her cold voice echoed in the air.

She had intended to introduce herself as the 'Lord of the Extreme North' but after a moment's thought, a knowing smile appeared, and she used her World Serpent title instead.

After all, Mobius had never forbidden revealing World Serpent's existence, and giving the organization a name was her duty as a member.

"World Serpent? Snow Empress!"

Mu En and the others were shocked—even the retreating Du Busi was startled.

They'd never heard of the 'World Serpent' organization, but the name 'Snow Empress' was famous across the continent.

The ruler of the Extreme North, leader of the Three Heavenly Kings, ranked third among the Ten Great Beasts—who didn't know her name?

"It's really Xue'er!" The Ice Empress in Yuhao's spiritual sea was incredulous seeing the Snow Empress's peerless beauty and hearing her introduction.

She was full of doubts—she hadn't been gone from the Extreme North long, so how had the Snow Empress become so powerful, and joined a mysterious 'World Serpent'?

"You're the Snow Empress? Lord of the Extreme North?" Mu En frowned deeply.

He was confused. He'd faced the Beast God Di Tian, but even Di Tian hadn't pressured him as much as the Snow Empress did now. What happened to make her so strong?

Was it that so-called 'World Serpent' that made her stronger? And why was she connected to Huo Yuhao? The reasons were unfathomable.

"Enough talk. Hand over Huo Yuhao, or I'll erase Shrek Academy from the continent!" The Snow Empress was impatient, her eyes cold.

"Such arrogance! Even if you're the Snow Empress, Shrek Academy is not to be trifled with!" Xuan Zi was furious.

Shrek had weathered countless storms over ten thousand years. When had it ever been bullied with such impunity? And the Snow Empress wasn't even human, but a soul beast.