Douluo Dalu: The Frozen Throne

Chapter 176: Snow Emperor's Power Leaps Ahead, Embrace and the Beginning of Reform

That night.

A cool breeze quietly seeped into the room through the gaps between the curtains. Shu Yan sat there alone in meditation. The surroundings were very quiet. Only some small insects made pleasant sounds among the various exotic flowers and plants. Under the cool and hazy moonlight, the scene looked particularly beautiful.

A subtle sound was heard in the room, and Shu Yan opened his eyes suddenly. But before he could react, a white, slender jade finger had already touched the center of his eyebrows.

Following Shu Yan's gaze, he saw the woman standing in front of him with fluttering white hair and a white dress that made her look ethereal and beautiful, with a beautiful face, a familiar aura, and a vague sense of closeness. Shu Yan was startled for a moment, then suddenly came back to his senses.

His body, which had been tense and ready to go, slowly relaxed. Above his head, the cold voice of Xue Di came clearly:
"When did your vigilance become so low? With your mental strength, even if you couldn't detect my arrival, you should have sensed it..."

Shu Yan smiled helplessly. As Xue Di took back the jade finger, he was able to stand up and then said softly:

"After condensing the Yin-Yang complementary soul cores, Sister Xue, your cultivation and strength have greatly increased, and have reached a level infinitely close to that of Emperor Tian. If it weren't for the suppression of the plane laws, you and Emperor Tian should be able to break through to the True God realm in a very short time. Although my mental power is strong, it is definitely the weakest among all the Extreme Douluos. It is already the limit that I can sense your arrival one second in advance..."

Xue Di snorted coldly, and then said:

"You are such a silver tongue. I think you have been overwhelmed by your current achievements. Your vigilance is so poor. If I were someone else, I'm afraid you would be half-dead or dead by now."

Shu Yan shook his head helplessly, but then he quickly changed the subject.

"Sister Xue, when did you complete the condensation of your second soul core? Why didn't I feel anything..."

Xue Di glanced at Shu Yan, then sat down on the sofa beside her and said:
"It was only recently that I succeeded, but I have to say that the Yin-Yang complementary second soul core is indeed miraculous. Now I understand how huge the gap is between me and Di Tian. In terms of spatial power alone, he is more than a hundred times better than me."

As she spoke, Xue Di clenched her hand casually, and the space in her white palm was visibly distorted, but in the blink of an eye, it returned to its original state.

"The spatial force that Di Tian controls should be higher than mine, but now I can also teleport over long distances like him with the coordinates. The mysteries of space are endless, and the spatial force you control is just the tip of the iceberg. After you condense the second soul core of Yin and Yang complementation, your understanding and use of spatial force will be better than mine, but whether you can surpass Di Tian depends on yourself."

Shu Yan sat opposite Xue Di, listening to Xue Di's words thoughtfully, then he smiled and said:
"It just so happens that I'm planning to go to the Sun Moon Empire in a while, and I don't plan to take Jiujiu and the others with me then."

Xue Di hummed, then slowly condensed a diamond-shaped ice crystal in her hand, and then placed it in front of Shu Yan.

"The Ice and Snow Maiden clan does not have particularly obvious characteristics like the Black Dragon clan. This ice crystal is condensed from a small part of my essence, and it contains terrifying soul power. Our essences are almost the same. If you are in danger, I can use it to locate your position and break through the space to come to you as soon as possible. Of course, you can also choose to merge with the power inside to solve the problem yourself."

"I made a rough estimate. After you merge this energy, you won't be able to kill a Super Douluo at level 95 or 96, but if you use it properly, it won't be difficult to kill him..."

Shu Yan held the ice crystal in his hand, and immediately, the ice crystal turned into a cold current and penetrated into his body, then stayed above his dantian.

Xue Di looked at Shu Yan quietly, her eyes gradually softened. Her feelings towards Shu Yan were actually quite complicated. She had the doting of an older sister on her younger brother and the strictness and teaching of a teacher on his apprentice, but there was also a hint of attachment and love like a lover. No matter what, during the time when she was condensing her soul core, Shu Yan had indeed experienced a lot and became more mature.

"I have some understanding of what has happened in the outside world recently. Congratulations on returning to your family."

Xue Di spoke softly.

Shu Yan smiled, thought for a while, and suddenly said:
"Actually, I miss you a lot, Sister Xue..."

Xue Di was stunned, then rolled his eyes slightly.

"Ling Luochen, that little girl from the South Territory who flirted with you, Han Ruoruo, who wanted to find you to repay her kindness, there are many girls who have been involved with you during this period. I don't think that your scumbag heart would think of someone like me..."

Shu Yan was not surprised that Xue Di knew this. He shook his head slightly and then said:

"Feelings and emotions are different. Although I am sentimental, I will not lump my feelings towards everyone together."

Xue Di snorted when he heard this, and then said:

"I see that you feel a sense of accomplishment in conquering this emperor and making him beg for mercy under you. A scumbag is a scumbag. Don't make excuses for your behavior."

Shu Yan looked at Xue Di helplessly. Wasn't it just a condensed soul core? How could a noble and proud person like Xue Di say such things righteously? He seriously suspected that it was Xue Ling who corrupted the pure Xue Di!

The two of them were silent for a moment. After a while, Xue Di stood up and slowly walked to the window.

She looked at the waning moon in the sky, and then said softly: "You are about to break through the Soul Douluo realm. Originally, Bing'er wanted to become your seventh soul ring, but then an accident happened. She will sacrifice herself when you reach the eighth ring. I think there should not be much time left..."

Shu Yan stood up and walked to Xue Di, chuckled, and then said:
"It won't affect anything. Even if she sacrifices herself, with the help of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, the Cold Spring, and the remaining Mysterious Ice Marrow, she can still condense a body. It's just that her combat power will be affected."

Xue Di just chuckled and shook her head. She looked at Shu Yan and then said seriously:

"This is different. If she sacrifices herself to you, you will truly live and die together. Even though we made a vow a long time ago, we still feel nervous and confused when this moment comes. Why do you think she has been avoiding you recently? She is afraid that you will catch her emotions..."

"This……"

Shu Yan admitted that he really hadn't expected this. Bingdi's whereabouts had been mysterious recently. To be honest, he hadn't had a good chat with Bingdi for a while.

Seeing Shu Yan's expression, Xue Di chuckled, then reached out and pinched Shu Yan's cheek, and said softly:

"Don't think too much. Bing'er is like this. If something happens or she's in a bad mood, she will hide it in her heart. Even I can't see through her heart sometimes. Just focus on practicing. I'll talk to her when I have time."

Shu Yan suddenly reached out and held Xue Di's hand that was pinching his cheek. The cold and boneless touch was very comfortable. Xue Di couldn't break free, so he let Shu Yan go.

Seeing that Xue Di did not resist, Shu Yan boldly embraced Xue Di in his arms.

Xue Di had a light and elegant fragrance on her body, which made people relax unconsciously. Shu Yan put his arm around Xue Di's waist and let her lean into his arms. Xue Di's cheek was against his chest. She closed her beautiful sky-blue eyes and then said:

"You can only hug me for a while, and you are not allowed to touch me randomly, and you are not allowed to push me too far. Do you understand?"

Shu Yan hummed softly, buried his face in Xue Di's hair, and sniffed the intoxicating fragrance...

……

About a quarter of an hour later, Xue Di gently pushed Shu Yan away. She tidied her hair which was messed up by Shu Yan, and then said softly:
"You should be thankful that you didn't dare to do anything this time. Otherwise, you would have to spend the next two days lying in bed..."

Shu Yan smiled. Although Xue Di said so, his body was still very honest. He naturally did not dare to be too impatient towards such a proud and powerful being like Xue Di. Otherwise, Xue Di was not joking when she said that he should lie in bed for two days.

Now when Shu Yan faces Xue Di, the odds are basically 10-0: Xue Di 10 and Shu Yan 0.

It was already very dark. Under the moonlight, Xue Di showed a faint smile on her face. She looked at Shu Yan and then said:

"Go to bed early, I'm leaving..."

Shu Yan looked at her gradually disappearing back, his thoughts flying, but then he shook his head, sorted out the thoughts that suddenly surged in his mind, and entered a meditative state again.

……

The peaceful life goes on.

There have been some subtle changes in Shu Yan's life in the past few days. It will take at least two or three months for him to break through to the Soul Douluo realm. Shu Yan is not in a hurry for this. In recent days, his main goal has gradually shifted towards the idea of ​​changing the domestic situation in Xingluo. Xu Jiujiu has been with him. Shu Yan had promised her to reform Xingluo, and naturally he would not break his promise. At the beginning, his own strength was not enough and he needed to consider it carefully, but now everything is completely different. Xingluo undoubtedly also needs such a reform. Only by eliminating those corrupt and backward parts can it enter a period of rapid development, and those nobles and forces that stand in the way naturally have no need to exist.

Before the future war really starts, there is still plenty of time in Xingluo. Xu Jiawei is determined to reorganize the entire country according to the plan they discussed. The soul masters affiliated with the royal family are being secretly mobilized, and even several elders of the Xingguan Sect who have long been in seclusion are invited to Xingluo City. Shu Yan also invited five titled Douluo and a super Douluo in the family to come to Xingluo City. They also brought dozens of high-level soul masters, plus several priests who are only loyal to the royal family and shadow guards and secret guards. In a short period of time, they have formed an extremely terrifying soul master force.

Shu Yan didn't want to deal with that group of corrupt nobles who were greedy for power and status. Since they were standing on the opposite side of him, the only fate that awaited them all was death.

Verbal persuasion is a waste of time. Killing is often the most effective way in this world where strength is supreme. However, this process will not be too fast or too brutal in a short period of time. It will be maintained at a controllable level in a short period of time, otherwise the domestic situation will soon become violently turbulent.

In the next few days, Xu Jiawei will soon re-announce several important decisions that were previously vetoed by some dignitaries. Xingluo City is the starting point of all this. Shu Yan is looking forward to how exciting this drama that radiates across the country will be. Before the next Soul Master Competition, Xingluo, an ancient country with a history of tens of thousands of years, will usher in a transformation.

Shu Yan is not very interested in these things in essence, but Xu Jiujiu is different. She loves her motherland and has to consider national interests most of the time. Shu Yan also loves her country and loves the people in it. Even if he doesn't like it, he will do his best to help Xu Jiujiu realize her wishes.

If there must be a country to unify the entire continent in the future, why can't it be Xingluo?
Looking at the bloody setting sun in the distant sky, Shu Yan thought like this...

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(End of this chapter)