Frost Arrow,Ricochet

The War Hunchback Beast bellowed, its hooves smashing against the dirt as it prepared to charge. But frost crept up its legs, slowing its movements. Layers of ice formed over its front hooves, turning its once-powerful strides into sluggish, unsteady steps.

Ten meters away, a lone figure stood his ground, body tensed like a drawn bow. His breath came out in faint puffs of mist, his hands trembling slightly as the cold gathered between them. A sharp spike of ice coalesced in the air, spinning rapidly as it took shape.

"Frost Arrow!"

First Ice Man thrust his hands forward. The ice arrow whistled through the air, striking the beast's hooves dead-on. A fresh layer of frost spread over them, further slowing the creature's movements.

The beast roared in frustration, but First Ice Man was already preparing his next attack. A small sphere of ice formed in his palm, shimmering under the light. With a flick of his wrist, he launched it.

"Ice Ricochet!"

The bead shot forward, striking the ground just in front of the War Hunchback Beast. Then, with a sharp crack, it rebounded at an unnatural angle, slamming into the beast's unprotected lower abdomen.

The beast howled, staggering backward from the blow. Its breath came in heavy huffs, its legs trembling from the cold.

First Ice Man's eyes gleamed. The enemy advances, I retreat. The enemy retreats, I advance.

Whenever the War Hunchback Beast tried to charge, a Frost Arrow struck its hooves, freezing them over once more. Whenever it tried to retreat, First Ice Man pelted it with Ice Ricochets. The beast had no way to counterattack,it could only endure.

Moments later, with a final Frost Arrow, the beast collapsed, its body stiff from the accumulated cold.

Silence hung in the air.

Then

"Damn! You are such a bully!"

"You're worthy of the name First Ice Man! That was insane!"

"Xiuer, is that you?"

The players who had gathered to watch erupted into cheers. Unlike Indomitable Bear's raw, brute-force fighting style, First Ice Man's technique was something they could actually replicate.

The realization spread like wildfire.

One after another, players scrambled to the sect square, practicing Frost Arrows and Ice Ricochets.

"I almost got it!"

"Damn, the beast dodged!"

"Ahhh, I missed,he's gonna kill m-!"

Dozens of players died within minutes. Some because their Frost Arrows failed to hit, others because they mistimed their dodges. The battlefield became a chaotic mess of ice, missed shots, and tragic one-shot kills.

"Wait! If we keep attacking alone, we're gonna die over and over. Let's form a team!"

"The Frost Arrow Kite Flow Duo! Let's move smart!"

"The Frost Arrow Trio—we need one more! Someone with good aim!"

"The Ice Technique is OP! Let's spam it!"

Small groups quickly formed, testing different strategies. One team of three took turns firing Frost Arrows, keeping a single War Hunchback Beast in a constant state of slowed movement. Finally, after an intense battle, they brought it down.

Cheers erupted.

If one could do it, others could too.

The beasts started to fall.

At that moment, nearly every player in the sect was an ice master.

On the other side of the sect, a different kind of cultivation was taking place.

Within the dimly lit library, a lone figure stood motionless. His body was drenched in sweat, his breathing slow but steady.

It had been six hours.

He had repeated the same action over a thousand times.

His arms were numb. His muscles burned. His body ached as if it had been torn apart and stitched back together.

But his eyes,his eyes burned with determination.

ID: Wang Lufei.

He clenched his fists. "My arms… they're finally ready."

With that, he turned and stepped out of the library.

"Exchange six cultivation points."

The moment the transaction went through, his body trembled. His muscles tightened, his bones hardened, and his strength surged like a flood bursting through a dam.

Boom. Boom. Boom.

His cultivation broke through.

Body Forging Realm, Fourth Level.

Wang Lufei grinned. His eyes flickered with battle intent.

"War Hunchback Beast… I'm coming for you."

At the foot of the mountain, Wang Lufei's gaze locked onto a beast.

It was strong.

Perfect.

"Quack!" The War Hunchback Beast let out a strange cry and charged.

Wang Lufei moved.

He sidestepped the charge, his body twisting smoothly. Then, with a swift roll, he dove toward the beast's underbelly,the same move Indomitable Bear had used.

But this time…

"Martial Arts!"

Energy surged through his body, but unlike the others, Wang Lufei's technique was different. It wasn't a thin, transparent armor. It wasn't a standard defensive reinforcement.

A jet-black sheen spread over his right foot.

It was subtle—just a thin layer, condensed perfectly.

If anyone that was a anime fan saw this, they would recognize it instantly.

It looked just like Armament Haki.

Wang Lufei smirked.

"Charged Kick!"

The impact thundered through the beast's body. Blood sprayed from its mouth as it staggered backward, its body shaking violently.

Wounded.

Enraged.

The beast roared and retaliated. Its massive hooves rose high into the air before slamming down.

There was no time to dodge.

Wang Lufei crossed his arms in front of him.

"Colored Arm!"

At that moment, black lines spread across his arms, wrapping around them like a layer of steel.

The impact sent him flying a dozen meters.

Dust settled.

For a moment, all was still.

Then—

Wang Lufei stood up.

He wiped the blood from his lips.

His arms were trembling, but they weren't broken.

He had blocked it.

Excitement surged through his veins.

He had stopped a killing blow head-on.

Another chance.

Another comeback.

Wang Lufei's grin widened.

"Alright… my turn."

The battle resumed.

One kick. Then another. Then another.

With each Colored Kick, the beast weakened.

Minutes later, with a final, devastating blow.

The War Hunchback Beast collapsed.

"I… I won."

Wang Lufei stood over the corpse, his chest rising and falling.

Then, unable to stop himself.

"Hahahaha!"

He threw his head back and roared with laughter, fists clenched, energy surging.