A few days later, on the outskirts of the far north.
Snowflakes danced wildly in the air, and the biting wind lashed at our faces like knives. As far as the eye could see, there was only thick ice and snow, and even the air itself was filled with a chilling cold.
Three figures walked steadily across the icy plain, leaving behind a long trail of footprints of uniform depth, which were quickly covered by the falling snowflakes.
Jiang Li walked at the front of the group. His simple black clothes looked particularly neat in the wind and snow. He walked with a calm and unhurried pace, and each step he took landed steadily on the ice without the slightest hesitation.
Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen followed closely behind, both siblings using their soul power to resist the severe cold.
Xiao Hongchen was surrounded by a faint golden-red flame soul power, which kept the biting cold air at bay.
Meng Hongchen activated Zhu Qing's Ice Toad Martial Soul, his icy blue soul power enveloping his body, subtly blending with the cold air of this far north, making him more adapted to the environment than Xiao Hongchen.
As they continued their journey, the wind and snow intensified. Occasionally, low-level ice-attribute soul beasts would flit by, but sensing the oppressive aura emanating from Jiang Li, they would all flee in terror, not daring to approach him.
Jiang Li, who was walking at the front of the group, suddenly spoke, his voice piercing through the howling wind and snow, clearly reaching the ears of the brother and sister: "Xiao Meng, do you have any requirements for your fifth spirit ring?"
Following behind, Meng Hongchen only thought for a moment. Her beautiful, snow-white face showed little expression, and she quickly responded in a respectful and obedient tone: "Brother Jiang, any ten-thousand-year soul ring with ice attributes will do."
She is originally Zhu Qingbing Toad Martial Soul, which has the dual attributes of ice and poison. As long as it is a ten-thousand-year ice attribute soul ring, it can be compatible with her own Martial Soul, so there is no need to be too picky.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li nodded slightly, and was about to speak to continue forward when...
The surrounding wind and snow suddenly stopped, the previously raging cold wind instantly calmed down, and an extremely cold and supremely majestic aura slowly spread from the depths of the distant ice field.
The aura was so terrifying that Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but tremble. His soul power became sluggish, and he subconsciously stood in front of Meng Hongchen, looking warily in the direction from which the aura came.
Meng Hongchen's expression also changed slightly. The pressure of this ice-type soul power made her Zhu Qing Ice Toad Martial Soul feel the urge to submit, and she couldn't muster the slightest thought of resistance.
Only Jiang Li remained calm, as if he was not affected by this terrifying pressure at all.
He even raised an eyebrow slightly, looking into the depths of the icy plain, his tone flat and indifferent: "Why are you here?"
As soon as the words fell, a woman with pure white skin, surrounded by tiny ice crystals, and possessing an exquisitely beautiful and aloof appearance, slowly walked over through the snow.
Wherever she went, the ice and snow automatically submitted, and the ice layers condensed into exquisite ice patterns. Her whole body exuded the supreme pressure of extreme ice. She was the Snow Empress.
The Snow Emperor walked up to Jiang Li, and her originally cold, aloof, and condescending eyes instantly lost all their majesty and became extremely respectful.
He bowed slightly, his voice clear yet utterly submissive: "Hello, boss."
Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, who were standing to the side, were completely stunned. Their eyes widened, their faces filled with disbelief, and their mouths were slightly open. They couldn't say a word for a long time.
Such a terrifying being is actually so respectful to Brother Jiang, even calling him "boss"?
The brother and sister looked at Jiang Li with increasingly intense admiration.
They were already big fans, but now they were even more shocked and felt that Brother Jiang was unfathomable.
Jiang Li glanced at Xue Di and casually instructed, "No need for formalities, I have something for you to do."
This young lady needs a ten-thousand-year-old ice-attribute soul ring, suitable for the Zhu Qing Ice Toad martial soul. Go and find a ten-thousand-year-old Zhu Qing Ice Toad.
The Zhu Qing Ice Toad is a rare ice-attribute soul beast from the far north. It shares the same origin and root as Meng Hongchen's martial soul, making it the perfect fifth soul ring. Not only is the compatibility perfect, but it can also greatly enhance Meng Hongchen's ice poison power.
Without the slightest hesitation, Xue Di immediately bowed and accepted the order: "Alright, I'll take care of it right away."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Snow Emperor transformed into a streak of icy blue light and vanished instantly into the swirling snow. Her speed was so fast that only a blur remained, and even fluctuations in her soul power were difficult to detect.
However, the wind and snow surged again in a short while.
The Snow Empress returned, and before her stood a snow-white, vermilion-eyed, and shrouded in icy poisonous mist-like mist-like energy, the Crimson Ice Toad, imprisoned by the power of ice.
It was just over ten thousand years old, its aura was stable, and it was just right for a Soul King to absorb.
This Crimson Ice Toad didn't even have the right to struggle in front of the Snow Emperor; it trembled all over and dared not resist at all.
"The Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Vermilion Ice Toad has been found," the Snow Emperor said respectfully, presenting the Vermilion Ice Toad to Jiang Li.
Jiang Li nodded slightly and turned to look at Meng Hongchen, who was still in shock.
He spoke calmly, "Xiao Meng, come here. This is it. Take care of it, then absorb the soul ring."
Upon hearing this, Meng Hongchen finally came to her senses, quickly suppressed her shock, and strode forward, looking at the ten-thousand-year-old Zhu Qing Ice Toad in front of her with eyes full of surprise.
This spirit beast is a perfect match for her martial spirit; it's simply the best choice.
She channeled her soul power and activated her soul skills, easily defeating the defenseless Zhu Qingbing Toad.
A ten-thousand-year-old soul ring, entirely black and shrouded in icy cold and faint poisonous mist, slowly rose from Zhu Qingbingchan's body.
Meng Hongchen dared not delay. He immediately sat cross-legged on the ice, formed hand seals, and guided the ten-thousand-year soul ring to slowly approach him, beginning to wholeheartedly absorb the power of the soul ring.
Xiao Hongchen quickly stood guard to the side, protecting his sister, but his eyes kept glancing at Jiang Li and Xue Di, filled with curiosity and awe.
Jiang Li stepped aside, followed closely by Xue Di. The two stood on an ice hill not far away, letting the wind and snow brush their faces as they chatted.
Jiang Li's gaze swept across the vast ice plain, and he asked calmly, "Where's Little Scorpion? Did it successfully transcend its tribulation?"
"Although Bing'er successfully transcended the tribulation, I don't know why she suddenly chose to transform into human form," the Snow Emperor replied in a deep voice, her words tinged with confusion.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li paused slightly and said with some confusion, "The little scorpion is already a 400,000-year-old ferocious beast, how could it possibly transform into human form? Could it be that it has found another 100,000-year-old snow lotus?"
"Bing'er hasn't taken human form yet, but she is indeed searching for the 100,000-year-old snow lotus in the far north," the Snow Emperor said with a hint of helplessness.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li was both amused and exasperated, thinking to himself that Hyotei was truly persistent.
After thinking it over, he glanced at Meng Hongchen, who was focused on absorbing the soul ring.
Then he said calmly, "Xiaoxue, the continent has begun to change. Take these Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrows and try to break through to become a demigod."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao You emerged and spat out all of the Ten Thousand Years of Profound Ice Marrow.
Upon seeing this, Xue Di was stunned. She never expected that Jiang Li would hand over the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow to her so quickly.
But just as she was stunned by this, Jiang Li suddenly spoke again.
"By the way, I estimate that you will also obtain the Hunter qualification soon. When that time comes, come find me in Heaven Dou City."
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