Herrscher of Dominance in Honkai, starting with the abduction of Kiana

The irresistible cold wave surged like a tsunami, and the metal base of the island became extremely fragile in the sub-zero temperatures, cracking and breaking with a teeth-grinding screech.

The temperature was so low that even S-rank Valkyries couldn't withstand it, but Kiana not only had to endure the extreme cold, she also had to block the entire cold wave.

The moment she made contact, the blood that seeped from her clothes froze instantly. Kiana mobilized the Honkai energy within her, forcibly constructing a spatial barrier, using her own strength to withstand a cold wave tens of meters high.

The surging ice crashed down like an avalanche, mixed with frozen seawater, forming a cold surge of hundreds of thousands of tons. From a distance, it seemed as if a pale dividing line had been drawn across the entirety of Coral Island.

Compared to this large-scale impact, Kiana's figure was almost imperceptible, yet she was the most solid shield for the people. Behind her were countless civilians evacuating; she could not retreat even half a step.

If it were just a matter of pure strength, the Herrscher of Ice hadn't reached Kevin's level, but the ability to create low temperatures was the Herrscher of Ice's authority.

Battles between Herrschers couldn't be changed by willpower alone. The spatial barrier couldn't completely block the penetration of low temperatures. Only a few minutes had passed, but Kiana was already covered in deadly frost, which was eroding her already exhausted body.

Crack.

The temporarily constructed spatial barrier finally showed signs of shattering. As the temperature gradually decreased, the cracks spread rapidly. The cold wave that penetrated through the cracks alone instantly froze the nearby buildings.

The cold air entered her body, and Kiana's blood was almost completely frozen, making her pale face devoid of any color. If things continued this way, she wouldn't be able to hold out until all the civilians had been evacuated.

Realizing that she was gradually losing sensation in her body, Kiana became increasingly anxious. She tried to mobilize more of her power, but the spatial barrier was not something she could create carelessly. This barrier, several hundred meters wide, was already near her limit.

The dim clouds blocked out the light, and the earth was shrouded in shadow. In the blizzard, Kiana was like a swaying leaf, about to be destroyed at any moment.

In the still-calm safe zone, Ren stood on a high building, looking at the girl's back, his expression unchanged. Compared to his behavior in ARC City, Ren now seemed much more composed. He didn't immediately rush to help Kiana just because she was in danger, but instead prioritized ensuring the safety of those behind her.

He was no longer swayed by emotions, and he could naturally judge the situation more rationally.

It wasn't that he cared less about Kiana than before. On the contrary, because Ren understood Kiana even better now, he firmly believed in her, believing that she could create miracles.

He no longer needed to panic and rush to help the moment Kiana was injured like he did in ARC City. Nor did he need to worry and agonize over what she was thinking. He only needed to do what he was supposed to do, quietly handling all her worries so that she could fight with all her strength.

That was enough.

"Kiana, let your light shine brightly," Ren murmured softly, his words carried away by the wind and snow.

The storm intensified, and almost all light had disappeared from Coral Island.

As if she had heard Ren's voice, in the dense darkness, a small flame flickered to life in Kiana's hand. The flame, known as Flamescion, swayed in the snowy night, bringing hope to lost travelers.

Kiana, whose body was completely frozen, gritted her teeth and grasped the flame of hope.

In an instant, a surging wave of flames burst forth from the girl's hand, unreservedly replacing the shattered spatial barrier, colliding with the Herrscher of Ice's cold wave.

The cold wave, which was supposed to have completely lost control, was blocked by Kiana's newly awakened power, forcefully saving the city from the brink of destruction.

But this flame was still too weak. Even with Kiana's best efforts, she could only barely push the cold wave back by a few meters. As the cold continued to intensify, the light of the flame flickered.

"Don't worry, I'll help you."

With a look of relief in his eyes, Ren's lips curled into a smile. He reached out and gently snapped his fingers.

Puff.

A flame ignited in a snow-covered furnace, like a lantern being lit in the dark of night. Then a second, and a third...

These heating devices, which Ren had prepared long ago, were activated one after another, like a network of connected stars, quickly dispersing the extreme cold along the dividing line.

Ren knew very well that the current Kiana couldn't withstand the corrosion of Flamescion. Even if she could use it roughly, she wouldn't be able to master it immediately.

But he also believed more than anyone else that one day, the flame of Flamescion would burn forever in her hands.

And now, the girl's firm belief had successfully awakened the legacy of Flamescion, answering Ren's expectations.

Even though this was just the initial flame, still far from the complete Flamescion, it was enough for Ren.

If she lacked Honkai energy, then Ren would provide her with energy. If her body couldn't handle the Honkai, then Ren would help her share the burden.

These furnaces were the support that Ren had prepared specifically for Kiana.

Each furnace had a Honkai crystal that Ren had placed inside. These furnaces not only relieved the impact of the low temperatures, but they also provided a stable Honkai energy network.

With this Honkai energy network, Kiana could use the power of the Flamescion ember without any burden, without having to worry about the erosion of Honkai, and without having to worry that the newly born flame was too weak.

The perfect logistical support, nothing less.

Dozens of furnaces were like servants cheering for the queen's arrival, and the warmth they emitted quickly dispelled the coldness within Kiana's body.

Kiana, who was worried about her flame not being strong enough to resist the cold, was slightly stunned. She clearly felt that a surge of Honkai energy was flowing into her body. Her numb body was regaining sensation, and the flame that was about to be extinguished was burning brightly once again.

The girl seemed to sense something and looked up in Ren's direction.

Even though she didn't see anything, she seemed to be able to picture Ren's smile in her mind.

"Ren..."

Softly calling out his name, Kiana's eyes became even more determined.

She tightened her grip on the Flamescion ember. The Honkai energy provided by the dozens of flame matrices flowed into her body, turning into a blazing flame.

A huge, burning sword of flames condensed in her hand, and just like Ren had done before, she raised the Flamescion sword towards the sky, which was covered by the cold wave.

She didn't need to retreat, didn't need to be afraid, and didn't need to worry.

Because he was always behind her.

A sudden streak of red slashed through the pale frost, painting the cold sky with the colors of flame.

The surging cold wave collided with the high temperature of the flames. The air crackled and exploded in the cold and hot turbulence, tearing apart the crumbling sky.

Kiana, like a burning meteor, cut through the layers of darkness and collided with the two ice pillars of the Herrscher of Ice.

Crack, crack, crack, crack, crack.

A series of shattering sounds rang out as the frost ice pillars and the layers of overlapping ice shields broke apart. Kiana, like an arrow piercing through the night, directly penetrated the domain built by the Herrscher of Ice.

The frost was receding, and the storm that was carrying ice cones to the residential area became still.

She had won.