NABC Page 145
Page 145
Although the Star Dou Great Forest and the far north are both under the jurisdiction of the Soul Beast forces.
However, under normal circumstances, they do not interact with each other and cannot be considered very friendly.
Xue Di remembered that the Emerald Swan, Bi Ji, was a follower of Di Tian.
As one of Di Tian's most trusted right-hand women, Bi Ji's actions were quite unusual.
Is it really okay for someone as fresh-faced as her to so easily tell herself about it?
Brigitte's expression was completely calm: "Doesn't this further prove our sincerity in coming here?"
Her tone turned solemn: "Snow Emperor, if you fail to condense the Yin-Yang dual soul cores, at best your very essence will be severely damaged, at worst you will die and your cultivation will be extinguished! You will have no hope of breaking through the 700,000-year bottleneck!"
"I understand." Xue Di's tone remained cold. "Therefore, I have a backup plan."
"I once found a snow lotus that was 100,000 years old. Snow lotuses are difficult to awaken to intelligence, but they possess the pure essence of heaven and earth."
"If I use it as a catalyst, I can seal away my true nature, dissolve my cultivation, and re-cultivate into a human form."
Brigitte was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, not expecting there to be such a way to save her life.
However, she still disagreed: "To transform and cultivate again, one must come into contact with humans in order to advance to maturity. Snow Empress, the human world is too dangerous for juvenile soul beasts."
"Is it dangerous? Of course it is." Xue Di glanced at Ah Yin, who was sitting quietly. "But isn't the Blue Silver Emperor safe and sound? He even cultivated to the level of a Title Douluo."
Ah Yin's face instantly darkened, and a bitter smile appeared on her lips: "Senior is joking."
She knew all too well whether she was safe or not.
The extreme physical discomfort during pregnancy, the exhaustion and fear of being hunted by human soul masters day and night, the excruciating pain of having her soul torn apart during the sacrifice, and afterwards, being transformed into a fragile seedling, planted deep in a dark and damp mountain cave, enduring loneliness and helplessness day after day.
These images are etched in her heart, and just thinking about them makes her feel a tightness in her chest.
She slowly began to speak, her voice low and recounting her experiences to Xue Di.
Snow Empress, listen up! We are both soul beasts, and both are female.
Even she, with her cold and aloof nature, felt a surge of camaraderie.
Especially after hearing about Ah Yin's sacrifice, and the way that human named Tang Hao treated his wife.
The Snow Emperor's gaze grew even colder, and the chill emanating from the cave caused the air to crackle and condense into tiny ice crystals.
The cold air spread outwards from her, forming a thick layer of white frost.
"If any human sets foot in the far north, I will grind them to dust!"
She silently memorized Tang Hao's name.
But then, the confusion in my heart deepened.
Ah Yin sacrificed herself, losing all her cultivation and turning into a seedling. Why is she sitting here perfectly intact now?
(A-Yin)
Chapter 166 The Snow Empress's Thought Shifts, Raising Three Questions
(Snow Emperor)
The world is vast and full of wonders.
After a soul beast sacrifices itself, it wants to retain its soul and life.
Perhaps there is some special method, Xue Di could guess.
But what about the human aura, the human body, and the cultivation level of a Title Douluo?
Don't tell me you were just a blade of grass twelve years ago.
Twelve years later, you're already a Title Douluo?
This completely defies common sense!
Even with the essence of the Lake of Life and the blessing of the Emperor Beast, it would be impossible to reach such a level in a short period of time!
Xue Di looked at A Yin with hopeful eyes, hoping to find an answer.
Perhaps I can also survive the 700,000-year tribulation through this method, relying on my own strength?
But she discovered that,
Ah Yin's gaze lingered on Dongfang Jing, who was refilling everyone's iced tea.
Those deep blue eyes clearly reflected gratitude, deep tenderness, intense affection, and warm care.
During her five years in the Starry Sky Forest, she had let go of her heavy past.
With the help of Dongfang Jing and the companionship of many friends, she underwent a complete transformation and truly opened her closed heart.
A firm idea had long been forming in her mind:
After resolving her past grievances, she will stay by the boy's side and, together with Brigitte, do her best to assist and care for him as he grows up safely.
"Ah Jing, could you teach me how to make iced tea later?" Ah Yin turned to Dongfang Jing, her face regaining its gentle smile, and asked softly.
"Of course," Dongfang Jing readily agreed.
"I want to learn too!" Wang Qiu'er immediately interjected, clearly very fond of the drink.
Dongfang Jing placed a stemmed glass filled with iced tea in front of Wang Qiu'er, looking at her with a teasing smile: "It's not that I'm underestimating you, but cooking requires meticulous skill. Sister Yin will definitely be fine, but as for you, I'm afraid you can't even light a fire. Are you sure you can do it?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Qiu'er immediately puffed out her cheeks in protest and began to weakly retort.
The two were bickering.
Ah Yin and Bi Ji exchanged a knowing smile, already used to the antics of these two very close friends.
The Snow Empress, watching the uninhibited and harmonious interaction between humans and soul beasts, froze for a moment, a rare occurrence.
With her keen intelligence, she immediately guessed the key to Ah Yin's transformation!
After all, even the imperial mythical beasts were so close to him.
This human boy is truly peculiar.
Xue Di finally began to take Dongfang Jing seriously.
A cold gaze fell upon him without any attempt to conceal it, scrutinizing him closely, trying to see through his peculiarities.
At the same time, she steered the conversation back on track:
"Entering the human world is dangerous, I agree. The Blue Silver Emperor's experience is a good example. But,"
A subtle, indescribable expression flickered across Xue Di's icy face as she spoke bluntly and sharply.
"Blue Silver Emperor, you also have your problems. You are too naive, you were deceived by a human and even fell in love with him? You are a soul beast, I really can't understand it! If it weren't for this pointless emotion, how could you have fallen to such a state? If it were me, I would only use him as a stepping stone to improve my cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Ah Yin silently lowered her head.
Xue Di's words were too sharp, and they were true, leaving her with no way to refute them.
Bi Ji sighed softly, reminding her, "There are countless reclusive Soul Douluos and Title Douluos. Little Mirror said that Tang Hao, as a Title Douluo, hid in a poor and remote village. What about bustling towns? Perhaps you could bump into him on the street if you're unlucky. What would you do then?"
One wrong step and their identity is exposed, which could lead to their death.
“You’re right,” Xue Di said, her eyes filled with helplessness and her voice carrying a sense of resignation and desolation. “But with the Heavenly Tribulation approaching, I have no better choice.”
At this moment, Dongfang Jing placed the newly filled iced tea glass steadily in front of Xue Di: "Please enjoy, senior."
Xue Di's sky-blue eyes lit up almost imperceptibly, and she softly hummed in agreement.
Her gaze fell on Dongfang Jing, and Biji's bold suggestion from before resurfaced in her mind.
To help his disciple break through level 100 and achieve godhood?
god.
If it is a god, can it take me into the realm of gods?
If not, at least you should be able to resolve the crisis of the Heavenly Tribulation, right?
Human lifespan is so short; even a level 99 Limit Douluo doesn't live for a thousand years.
It's nothing more than staying by this boy's side, protecting him as he grows, and in return, getting what you need.
Even if he fails to become a god before his lifespan runs out, he can still take this opportunity to delve into the human world and see a different kind of scenery.
Suppose that you fail to condense the Yin-Yang dual soul rings and are forced to transform into a human.
Isn't this a perfect opportunity?
Enter the human world and investigate the situation in advance.
Think about it carefully,
This is indeed a very good deal.
As her thoughts wandered, Xue Di picked up her iced tea.
This time, she didn't gulp it down, but sipped it slowly, savoring the sweet and sour taste and the coolness as it flowed on her tongue.
A brief silence fell over the cave, broken only by the soft sloshing of the iced tea in the cup.
A moment later, Xue Di's long, slender, fair fingertips lightly tapped the table, producing a crisp tapping sound.
After a long period of contemplation, she raised her eyelids and met Brigitte's gaze directly:
"Is your disciple's talent truly as extraordinary as you claim? How exactly do you plan to help him achieve godhood? And what are the chances of success?"
Upon hearing the three questions posed by Xue Di, Bi Ji's lips curved slightly upward.
They knew that the ruler of the far north had already been tempted.
But Brigitte secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, the Snow Emperor was not a bloodthirsty and vicious person, but a reasonable and open-minded being who could be communicated with through words.
"Little Mirror," Brigitte whispered.
Dongfang Jing understood immediately and released his martial spirit and spirit rings.
In an instant, a group of blue and pink butterflies appeared out of thin air and fluttered lightly inside the cave.
Immediately afterwards, six spirit rings—purple, purple, black, black, black, black—rose from beneath his feet and steadily circled around him.
Xue Di's beautiful, icy blue eyes widened slightly at that moment.