Douluo Continent: A Review of the Top Ten Martial Souls, Qian Renxue Breaks Through Defenses

Chapter 48 Soul Beast Ranking, Number Thirteen: Ice Emperor

The gloom of the Ice Bear King's sacrifice had not yet completely dissipated when the news of the Ice Emperor's ranking was like a ray of warm sunshine, dispelling all the heaviness.

Inside the palace, the Snow Emperor, dressed in white, gazed at the Ice Emperor's name on the light screen. Her clear, cold eyes were filled with satisfaction and a smile. She raised her hand and gently patted the Ice Emperor's shoulder.

"Bing, congratulations. With 47 years of cultivation and the Ice Explosion Technique, you are now a true pillar of strength in the far north."

Hyotei was surrounded by a faint icy blue aura, and even his normally hard scorpion body revealed a hint of barely perceptible excitement.

She stared at the words "Ice Explosion" on the screen, feeling the surging, extreme ice power within her body, her voice trembling slightly.

However, she quickly gave a cold snort.

As the saying goes, one shouldn't hit a smiling face, nor should one expose someone's shortcomings. Why did this list suddenly stab her in the heart?
So what if I don't have Ice Blast? Is it something I don't want?
Despite her complaints, Hyotei was all smiles after receiving the reward. Feeling the terrifying power of the Ice Blast Technique, which was enough to ignite the entire far north, she gradually became more cheerful.

Titan Snow Demon King stood to the side, his face still bearing a hint of arrogance, but he could not hide the approval and shock in his eyes.

Hyotei glanced at him indifferently, a faint smile curving her lips: "Atai, from now on, if you stay by my side, no one will dare to touch you."

The Snow Empress gazed at the two, a profound glint in her eyes: "Now that the Soul Beast Ranking has appeared, turmoil is about to erupt across the continent. Ah Bing, your growth is the best source of confidence for us in the far north."

"But we can't let our guard down, especially against the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and those terrifying beings in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Hyotei nodded slightly, the excitement in his eyes fading, replaced by solemnity.

"I understand. Snow Empress, rest assured, I will master the Ice Explosion Technique as soon as possible, improve my strength, and never bring any danger to the far north."

Meanwhile, in the pavilion of Tianxing Academy, Li Tianyi was quietly sipping tea, while Shui Bing'er sat cross-legged, refining the energy brought by the sacrifice of the Ice Bear King. Her body was surrounded by a pure and ultimate ice aura, and her aura had stabilized at the level of an 80th-level Soul Douluo.

When the Soul Beast Ranking was updated and Ice Emperor's information appeared, Li Tianyi's hand holding the teacup paused slightly. His gaze swept across the light screen, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes, and then he smiled faintly.

"The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, 47 years old, and it even possesses the Ice Explosion Technique... This far north is becoming more and more interesting."

Shui Bing'er slowly opened her eyes, staring at the name of the Ice Emperor on the light screen, her eyes filled with shock and awe.

She could clearly sense that the ultimate ice power emanating from the Ice Emperor was several times stronger than that of the Ice Bear King who had just been sacrificed.

The words "Ice Explosion" in particular stirred something within her, and she wondered whether her Ice Explosion was stronger or weaker than that of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.

"Teacher, Hyotei's strength is terrifying!"

Shui Bing'er said softly, her tone carrying a hint of disbelief.

Li Tianyi put down his teacup, his gaze falling on Shui Bing'er, and said calmly, "A ferocious beast that is 47 years old, coupled with an innate talent like the Ice Explosion Technique, can indeed be considered a top-tier combat force on the continent. However, for you, this is not necessarily a bad thing."

Shui Bing'er looked at Li Tianyi in confusion: "Teacher, what do you mean by that?"

“The Ice Empress controls the ultimate ice, and her martial soul attribute is the same as yours,” Li Tianyi said slowly. “Her rise is both a pressure and a motivation for you.”

"You are now a Soul Douluo, possessing the ultimate Ice Soul Ring of the Ice Bear King. If you can fight against the Ice Emperor in the future, and even comprehend the true meaning of the Ice Explosion Technique from her, it will greatly help you break through to the Title Douluo level and even become a god."

"Of course, I will take you to the far north again in the future. There is a Snow Maiden there."

"Your eighth spirit ring is Ice Emperor, and your ninth spirit ring is Snow Emperor. If possible, you will become the absolute ruler of ice and snow in the future."

A flash of understanding crossed Shui Bing'er's eyes, which then turned into determination.

"Disciple understands! Disciple will definitely cultivate diligently and live up to Master's expectations!" Li Tianyi nodded in satisfaction and gently patted her shoulder.

"very good."

"However, you don't need to rush things."

"The Ice Emperor cultivated for 47 years to achieve what he has today. You are only seventeen years old and you are already a Soul Douluo. You have a long road ahead of you."

He paused, then turned his gaze back to the light screen, a deep look flashing in his eyes.

"Moreover, the Ice Emperor is not the only powerful figure on this continent."

"The Demon Whale King of the Deep Sea, a certain star in the constellations, and those forces hidden in the shadows..."

"The next phase on the continent will be a fierce battle between dragons and tigers."

"What you need to do is to keep improving yourself, stand firm in this turmoil, and eventually embark on the path to godhood."

Shui Bing'er nodded emphatically: "This disciple will remember Master's teachings!"

Outside the pavilion, a gentle breeze wafted by, carrying the faint aroma of tea and the scent of extreme ice.

Li Tianyi gazed at the light curtain in the sky, a faint smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with confidence.

Shui Bing'er sat cross-legged again, closed her eyes, and focused all her energy on refining the energy within her body, striving to reach a higher realm.

Meanwhile, deep in the ocean, the Demon Empress was devouring a 45-year-old deep-sea serpent, feeling the ever-increasing power within her, her eyes filled with frenzied joy. Suddenly, she sensed energy fluctuations from the horizon, looked up at the light screen above the sea, and when she saw the Ice Emperor's information, the joy in her eyes instantly turned into icy killing intent.

"Hyotei? 47 years old? And they even obtained the Ice Explosion Technique?"

The Demon Emperor snorted coldly, and purplish-black energy surged wildly around him.

"It's just a land scorpion, how dare it compare to me?"

"Just wait, it won't be long before I break through a million years. At that time, whether it's your Ice Emperor or those land forces, they will all become nourishment for me to devour!"

The sky changed once again without warning.

[Rank 12 on the Soul Beast Ranking: The King of Ten Thousand Demons]

[Repair: 520000]

[Affiliation: Star Dou Great Forest]

[Evaluation: Its true form is the Demon Eye Tree, an ultimate wood that also possesses poison properties. It has three attributes: spirit, energy, and spirit. It is the strongest plant-type soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, one of the kings of the Star Dou Great Forest, and rules over all soul beasts in the outer areas of the Star Dou Great Forest.]

[Reward: 90,000 years of cultivation, with poison and mental attributes upgraded to their maximum levels.]

The golden light of the Soul Beast Ranking suddenly burst forth, and the information of the twelfth place echoed like thunder across the Star Dou Great Forest. The eyes of all the ferocious beasts by the Lake of Life instantly focused on the light screen, and then turned in unison to the towering figure beside Gu Yuena.

The Demon King stood quietly beside Gu Yuena, dressed in a dark green robe, surrounded by a faint fragrance of herbs and a hint of sinister poison.

(End of this chapter)