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Chapter 562 Snow Emperor
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's somewhat mocking words were like a pebble thrown into a still lake, creating ripples in Tang San's heart. He gazed at the ice and snow kingdom he had created with the Snow Emperor and fell silent for a moment.

Just then, an extremely pure chill quietly descended, not harsh, but rather carrying a calming tranquility. A figure, aloof and ethereal, slowly materialized from the swirling snow.

Snow Empress has arrived.

Her long, silvery-white hair was the same color as the snow and ice, and her icy-blue eyes were even deeper than the far northern sky. Her gaze first swept lightly over the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm shuddered and chuckled dryly, "Ahem, well, Third Master, I suddenly remembered I have something to do, so I'll take my leave first!" Before it finished speaking, its spirit body darted into the Wisdom Soul Ring and disappeared without a trace.

Only Tang San and Xue Di remained on the scene, and the wind and snow seemed to soften at that moment.

"Don't pay attention to Tianmeng's nonsense." Xue Di's voice was clear and melodious, like ice shards striking each other, yet strangely carrying a power that could soothe people's hearts. She said, "The fusion of martial souls is because when I transformed into a human, my original soul power became your soul ring, which created a resonance. That's all."

Xue Di's words were calm and objective, attempting to find a purely rational explanation for the mysterious connection between the two. However, deep within her eyes, as cold as a frozen lake, a barely perceptible ripple did not escape Tang San's Rakshasa Divine Eyes.

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm had already wisely slipped away, leaving only the two of them in the wind and snow.

Tang San didn't respond immediately. He simply gazed at the Snow Empress, his eyes gentle yet profound, as if they could penetrate the millennia-old, unmelting ice and snow to see the flickering flames within. His silence was more powerful than any question.

Faced with Tang San's gaze, the usually proud and aloof Snow Empress's eyes actually began to dart away.

Under that penetrating gaze, the usually aloof and cold Snow Empress surprisingly shifted her gaze slightly. A barely perceptible hint of panic flickered in her eyes, which had been frozen for millennia. Her slender fingers unconsciously tightened, and the surrounding wind and snow seemed to freeze for a moment in response to the fluctuation of her emotions.

"You..." Xue Di's lips parted slightly, but she could only utter one word before she could no longer continue.

After all, Tang San was the first human she had encountered in tens of thousands of years. Moreover, soul beasts transforming into humans need to learn everything about humans, and the biggest difference between humans and soul beasts is emotion. Xue Di's cultivation has reached a high level today, which is enough to show that she has understood human emotions from Tang San.

Xue Di slowly raised her eyes, and this time, she did not flinch. The panic in her icy blue eyes had subsided, transforming into an extremely complex emotion—a slight annoyance at being seen through, a steadfast pride, a touch of helpless composure, and an unspoken sense of relief.

Snow Empress parted her lips slightly, her voice softer than the wind and snow, yet carrying a resolute clarity, and said, "It seems nothing can be hidden from you."

This statement is tantamount to acknowledging everything.

Tang San looked at Xue Di, their eyes meeting. Xue Di had been of immense help to Tang San, not only agreeing to convert his primordial soul power into a soul ring, but also successfully killing the Deep Sea Demon Dragon King with the final blow of Xue Di's Tear. Her help was of paramount importance. This bond had long surpassed the simple friendship between allies.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Tang San slowly reached out and gently yet firmly took Xue Di's cool and lustrous hand in his. His gesture was filled with utmost tenderness, as if he were touching a peerless icy treasure.

"Snow Empress," Tang San's voice was deep and full of emotion, like melting snow water flowing gently through the heart, as he said, "You are the spirit of heaven and earth of the Arctic continent, born of heaven and earth, destined to be accompanied by loneliness for ten thousand years."

As he spoke, in the instant Xue Di paused, Tang San gently pulled her into his arms. There was no fiery passion, only a warmth and embrace that seemed to dispel millennia of cold desolation. He clearly felt Xue Di's body stiffen momentarily, and the genuine warmth beneath her icy exterior. "But now, you don't need to be alone anymore," Tang San said.

This embrace, devoid of romantic sentiment, speaks volumes. It is a promise, an affirmation, an acceptance and companionship that transcends worldly emotions and reaches the soul.

Enveloped by this sudden warmth, it felt as if her martial spirit and spirit rings were trembling, and Xue Di's stiff body gradually relaxed. She had never been so close to anyone before, but this unfamiliar touch did not make her uncomfortable. Instead, it was like long-awaited sunshine shining into her frozen heart.

However, once the torrent of emotions breaks through the dam, it is difficult to contain.

Perhaps sensing the subtle trembling of the ice sprite in his arms, or perhaps understanding the longing beneath her millennia of solitude, Tang San loosened his embrace slightly and gazed down at the complex emotions surging in her icy blue eyes—panic, confusion, a hint of expectation, and above all, a resolute courage.

Their eyes met, and a silent tremor filled the air.

The next moment, in Xue Di's slightly widened eyes, Tang San slowly lowered his head and gently covered her cool lips with his warm lips.

This wasn't the first time Tang San and Xue Di had kissed. In the past, when their original soul power was sealed during cultivation, they would absorb it through kissing to increase their soul power. But this time, it was clearly different and completely different from before.

Xue Di's body trembled violently, as if her soul had been pierced by the purest, most extreme ice, directly shaking her defenses that had been maintained for millennia. She instinctively wanted to back away, but was embraced by Tang San's gentle yet firm arms.

After an initial stiffness, Xue Di slowly closed her eyes, glistening ice crystals forming on her long, thick eyelashes. She awkwardly, almost instinctively, began to respond slightly. The surrounding wind and snow seemed drawn by an invisible force, gently swirling around the two embracing figures, forming a beautiful vortex of ice and snow that isolated them from the outside world.

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On the other side of the Arctic continent, Hyotei gazed at the unique ice and snow barrier, her eyes filled with sorrow. She knew that Yuki had found her home, and that Hyotei loved Yuki! Poor Ryuz was destined to raise the child of the woman he loved.

After the events in the Arctic continent were resolved, only the final enemy remained—the Spirit Hall.

Today, Wuhun City is no longer the glorious city that once ruled over soul masters. Although some of the tall buildings are still preserved, they cannot hide the desolation of its former prosperity. After all, Qian Xunji's actions have completely shattered this sacred place in the hearts of soul masters.

On the highest terrace, a slender figure stood quietly, her hair swaying gently in the wind. It was none other than Hu Liena.

This former golden generation of Soul Master genius did not leave the Spirit Hall, while Yan and Xie Yue, because of their faith in Qian Xunji, had become mutated Soul Masters and remained on the island known as the 'Island of Sin'.

Although the City of Slaughter was incorporated into the Clear Sky Sect, a new City of Slaughter has been formed. However, unlike the previous one, this Island of Sin has always been under the surveillance of the Spirit Hall.

"When will Master arrive?"

(End of this chapter)