Chapter 112: A Terrifying Existence Has Emerged in the Human World!
But just as the Empress' Sword was about to tear Yun Yuan apart, Yun Yuan looked straight at the Snow Empress, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his lips.
In the next instant, his figure vanished from where he stood, leaving behind only a single sentence that reached the Snow Empress's ears.
"Snow Empress, if fate allows, we'll meet again."
After Yun Yuan disappeared, the Empress' Sword missed its target and crashed violently onto the icy plains.
A thunderous boom shook a hundred miles. The ice field where Yun Yuan had just stood suddenly caved in, vast glaciers shattered completely, and countless ice peaks crumbled inch by inch.
Looking at the place where Yun Yuan had vanished, the Snow Empress's anger surged. Her full chest rose and fell from fury.
As the ruler of the Extreme North, she had actually let a human Soul Saint escape right under her nose. It was utterly humiliating.
Not long after, a scorpion about 1.5 meters long arrived. Its body was interwoven with icy white and emerald green, as if carved from ice and jade.
This scorpion radiated an extreme chill. It was the second of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North, the Ice Empress, the ruler of the Ice Jade Scorpion clan, and also the Snow Empress's closest friend.
Upon arriving and seeing the Titan Snow Demon King lying on the ice field in the distance without any sign of life, rage filled the Ice Empress's emerald eyes.
What had happened? Why had the Titan Snow Demon King died?
Then she noticed the Snow Empress standing on the ice field, and excitement immediately appeared in her emerald eyes.
The Ice Empress's figure flashed as she arrived beside the Snow Empress, transforming into human form.
A girl about 1.5 meters tall appeared, petite and delicate, with an adorable face and long emerald hair tied into twin ponytails.
Who could have imagined that the second Heavenly King of the Extreme North, whose true form was the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, would look like this after transforming?
If she had not revealed her strength, most would think she was just a fragile young girl.
The Ice Empress approached the Snow Empress, her body drawing closer. A mischievous smile appeared on her lips as she asked:
"Xue'er, I just sensed your powerful aura erupt. Did some external enemy invade?"
"And also, how did that big guy, the Titan Snow Demon King, get killed?"
Curiosity filled her emerald eyes. She had no idea what had just happened, though judging from the Snow Empress's expression, she was clearly furious.
Seeing the Ice Empress arrive, the Snow Empress's anger eased slightly. Then she let out a long sigh and spoke in a meaningful tone:
"Bing'er, a terrifying existence has appeared in the human world!"
Yun Yuan's monstrous talent was something she had never encountered in hundreds of thousands of years. As merely a Soul Saint, his strength already surpassed that of the Ice Empress beside her and had begun to step into her level.
If that human soul master reached the Titled Douluo level, how strong would he become? Even the Snow Empress could not say.
But she knew that this human would surely leave behind an unbelievable legend on the continent in the future. As for the realm of gods, he would likely be able to step into it as well.
Hearing the Snow Empress's words, the Ice Empress grew even more curious. Soon after, the Snow Empress began recounting what had just happened.
"What?! A Soul Saint killed the Titan Snow Demon King and even escaped from you, Xue'er?!"
After hearing everything, she finally understood just how extraordinary the existence the Snow Empress spoke of was. A Soul Saint able to contend with the Snow Empress—how could such a monstrous genius exist among human soul masters?
In that case, the Ice Empress felt she probably would not be a match for that young man, considering he had forced the Snow Empress to use two of her Three Absolutes in succession.
"Mm, to be precise, he became a Soul Saint only after killing the Titan Snow Demon King and absorbing his soul ring."
"Unfortunately, that human was too cunning. The place where he killed the Titan Snow Demon King was far from the core region. I only discovered him when he summoned his Martial Soul True Body."
"This time, I failed to kill him. When he becomes a Titled Douluo, he may return to the Extreme North to fight me again. Bing'er, by then, I may no longer be his opponent."
The Snow Empress spoke with both regret and concern in her voice.
At this moment, the Ice Empress reached out her hands and tightly held the Snow Empress's hands, her emerald eyes staring at her seriously.
"Xue'er, I will always stay by your side. If that person returns, even if I die, I will die before you."
"Bing'er, there's no need for that. That person doesn't even know you."
Though touched by the Ice Empress's words, the Snow Empress still tried to persuade her close friend.
"No, Xue'er. If you leave, then there's no meaning for me to live in this world."
For the Snow Empress, the Ice Empress was willing to risk her life without hesitation. If hardship came, she would face it together with her.
While the Ice Empress expressed her resolve, Yun Yuan had already completely left the Extreme North and arrived at a small town nearby.
"Finally out. The Snow Empress's pressure is truly overwhelming. Looks like I still need to work harder and build a stronger foundation at the Soul Saint stage."
Yun Yuan clenched his fists, silently making a vow. He already had a plan in mind for his Soul Saint stage.
That was to condense a second soul core, using the Yin-Yang Harmony Method to form dual soul cores. This would definitely give his strength a significant boost.
Though he still might not be a match for peak beings like the Snow Empress, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, or Di Tian, he would at least be able to rival someone like Tang Chen, a Limit Douluo.
By then, the faint pressure brought by the five-year agreement would completely disappear.
After resting for a night in the small town, Yun Yuan began heading back to Spirit City. This time, however, he traveled leisurely, taking the opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the Douluo Continent along the way.
Since arriving in the Douluo Continent, it felt he had always been focused on cultivation, never allowing himself even a moment of slack.
Now that his strength had reached the pinnacle of the mortal world, Yun Yuan felt he could relax a bit instead of constantly pushing himself.
It took him a month to return from the Extreme North to Spirit City. After arriving, he headed toward Douluo Hall.
After a while, Yun Yuan appeared in the depths of Douluo Hall, where seven elders stood before him, carefully observing him.
"Xiao Yuan, why do I feel like I'm facing the Grand Worship when I look at you? Is it just my imagination, or has your strength already reached his level?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at the returning Yun Yuan. Having experienced countless battles, he could faintly sense an enormous threat from Yun Yuan.
This caused a bold and absurd thought to arise in his mind: that Yun Yuan's strength had already reached the Limit Douluo level.
But he also felt it was impossible. The gap between a peak Super Douluo and a Limit Douluo was simply too great.
Although after breaking through to Soul Saint and gaining his Martial Soul True Body, Yun Yuan's strength—already comparable to a rank ninety-seven Super Douluo—would undergo a qualitative leap.
Golden Crocodile Douluo estimated that it would probably only reach the peak Super Douluo level and should not possibly reach the Limit Douluo level.
After breaking through from peak Super Douluo to Limit Douluo, not only would both the quality and quantity of soul power undergo a qualitative leap, but one would also begin to utilize the power of heaven and earth and gain preliminary control over space, officially stepping onto the path toward godhood.
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