Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends.

Titled Douluo are rare on the mainland; Soul Douluo level is sufficient.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, knowing that the matter was settled, and could only nod: "I understand, Grandpa."

……

The next day, in the Imperial Study of the Heavenly Beacon Palace.

Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, was respectfully reporting to Emperor Xueye.

"Father, I have recently exhausted all my efforts and finally found a reclusive powerhouse. This person is named Liu Yun, an 85th-level ice-type Soul Douluo. He is of a detached nature and has cultivated in the far north for decades. His understanding of ice-type soul power is extremely profound."

Although Emperor Xueye had shown some affection for Snow White in recent years because of Eva, he was too busy with state affairs and his child was still young, so he hadn't given much thought to her apprenticeship. Hearing that Xue Qinghe had put in such effort and had found a rare ice-attribute Soul Douluo, he was overjoyed.

"Oh? A level 85 Soul Douluo? And with the rare ice attribute at that? Your Highness is very interested. Where is this person now? Would he be willing to enter the palace to teach Xue'er?"

Qian Renxue bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Master Liuyun is currently in Tiandou City. I have spoken with him at length. He has heard of the little princess's extraordinary talent and the rare Snow-Crested Swan Martial Soul, and he is already interested. However, he is naturally averse to constraints and does not wish to serve in the court. He only wishes to be the princess's private tutor and devote himself to teaching. I believe that it is normal for such a master to have some eccentricities. The key is that he is truly willing to teach my sister."

Emperor Xueye pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Hmm, that's fine. As long as he has real talent and can teach Xue'er well, these formalities are unnecessary. You, Crown Prince, are in charge of arranging this matter. You must treat this Mr. Liuyun with the highest courtesy and not be negligent."

"Your subject obeys!"

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Inside the training field.

Snow White stood there nervously, looking at the new teacher who had been introduced by Prince Xue Qinghe.

He looked extremely young, seemingly only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with an exceptionally handsome face and long, casually draped silver hair.

Only his eyes, deep and still like an ancient, icy pool, held a depth of experience and wisdom that seemed completely at odds with his outward appearance.

Is this the "one of her own" that Eva was talking about? The old man who secretly watches her every day?

Snow White looked at the other person's face, which was much younger than she had imagined, and her eyes were full of confusion and doubt. This person did not look like an old person at all!

Qian Daoliu looked at his beautifully sculpted great-granddaughter and his heart melted completely.

He tried to suppress his excitement, making his voice sound calm yet authoritative, while still matching his current age: "Your Highness, from this day forward, I will be responsible for guiding your martial spirit cultivation. You may call me Teacher Liu."

"Teacher Liu." Snow White performed a standard courtly curtsy as instructed, her manners perfect, yet carrying a hint of aloofness.

She quietly sensed the other party's aura. The vast, cold, and profound soul power fluctuations were indeed far beyond her reach. The pressure from a Soul Douluo-level being was truly genuine.

Qian Daoliu felt a slight pang of sadness, but even more so, a deep affection. He said gently, “Your Highness, there’s no need for formalities. Your wife and the Crown Prince have already informed me of your situation. You possess innate full soul power at level 20, a talent that is absolutely unique. The most urgent task is to quickly add the first two soul rings to your Snow Peak Swan Martial Soul, transforming this talent into true strength.”

Chapter 65 Star Soul Hunt

After hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Snow White's doubts lessened slightly, but she still remained wary of Eva's words.

She looked up into Qian Daoliu's overly deep eyes: "Teacher, what should we do? Don't we need to go to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain soul rings? And, if I obtain two soul rings at once, won't it arouse suspicion?"

A look of approval flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes. This child was not only incredibly talented, but also so meticulous, just like himself.

“Your Highness has considered this very carefully,” he replied gently.

"We have made all the necessary arrangements. I will immediately take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to find the most suitable soul ring for you. As for any questions from the outside world..."

Qian Daoliu smiled slightly, "At that time, there will only be rumors that Her Highness the Princess had a fortuitous encounter in the forest and consumed some rare natural treasure, which led to her continuous breakthroughs in soul power and the successful absorption of soul rings. Everything will be reasonable."

Qian Daoliu paused, his tone filled with absolute confidence, a confidence stemming from his nearly century-long standing at the pinnacle of the Chinese mainland.

"As for the risks of absorbing soul rings, Your Highness need not worry. With your master here, not to mention a hundred-year soul ring, even a thousand-year soul ring can ensure your safety. The first soul ring I have chosen for you is around 450 years, and the second is around 900 years. This is completely within the limits of your physical and mental endurance and can maximize the potential of your martial soul."

Hearing his confident voice and seeing his young yet incredibly reliable face, Snow White felt inexplicably at ease.

This teacher, Mr. Liu, seems to be quite different from the people Eva had encountered before.

“I understand, teacher.” She nodded gently, her eyes showing anticipation for the first time for this adventure.

In the fairy tale world, Snow White was always confined to the castle and had almost never seen the outside world, except when she was being chased by Eva.

Now, having come to this world, she was born in the palace and has spent almost all of the past six years there, so she is very interested in obtaining the soul ring this time.

Qian Daoliu looked at the tiny glimmers of light in Snow White's eyes, his heart filled with relief and excitement.

He could finally accompany her, protect her, and guide her onto the path of strength in a legitimate way.

"Okay, let's set off immediately."

In the outer area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest, ancient trees reach for the sky, vines entwine, and the air is filled with the damp scent of earth and the faint fragrance of grass and trees.

Qian Daoliu led Snow White through the dense forest as if strolling leisurely.

A faint energy fluctuation emanated from his body, like an invisible domain, perfectly concealing his and Snow White's aura.

Those soul beasts with keen senses would instinctively keep their distance before they even got close, as if they had encountered some incomprehensible being, and their fear, stemming from their life instincts, prevented them from getting any closer.

Snow White followed behind Qian Daoliu, curiously observing the vast and mysterious forest.

This was her first time leaving Heaven Dou City and coming to a real habitat for soul beasts. With the unfathomable Teacher Liu by her side, she didn't feel much fear, but rather a great deal of novelty.

After all, although this teacher looks young, he gives people a sense of reliability, like a mountain.

"Your Highness." Qian Daoliu's voice rang out gently as he pointed to a blue shrub that exuded a faint chill not far away.

"That's Ice Blue Grass, a ten-year-old soul beast. Its leaves are the base material for many ice-attribute potions. Under those rocks lurks a hundred-year-old Steeltooth Rat, which is timid and generally doesn't attack unless provoked..."

Along the way, Qian Daoliu patiently explained to Snow White the characteristics and habits of all the spirit beasts and plants they saw.

As the former Pope of the Spirit Hall, the Grand Elder of the Hall of Worship, and a Level 99 Limit Douluo, Qian Daoliu possesses an unimaginable amount of knowledge.

Looking at Snow White's focused and studious appearance, he felt a surge of affection and pride. Since Qian Renxue went to infiltrate the Tiandou Empire, he had not enjoyed such a warm moment for a long time.

Although Qian Daoliu enjoyed this warm time, he did not forget his purpose in coming to the Star Dou Great Forest.

His mental power was like an invisible giant net, already covering a vast area, precisely searching for his target.

"Found it." Qian Daoliu suddenly stopped and turned his gaze to the southeast.

"Your Highness, our first target has appeared."

He led Snow White silently to a clearing in the woods.

On the open ground, a giant bird, nearly two meters long, covered in ice-blue feathers, with a sharp beak like an ice cone and a wingspan of nearly four meters, was preening its feathers.

It exuded a strong chill, and the grass where it stood was covered with a layer of white frost.

"This is a Frost Falcon that is about 450 years old. It is extremely fast, has fierce attacks, and inflicts ice-attribute damage. It is very suitable as your first soul ring." Qian Daoliu explained in a low voice, his tone as relaxed as if he were introducing flowers in a garden. After all, a hundred-year-old soul beast was nothing more than something he could destroy with a flick of his finger.

The ice falcon seemed to sense something, raising its head warily, its icy blue eyes scanning its surroundings with unease.

Qian Daoliu smiled faintly, without even releasing his martial spirit, he simply raised his finger and pointed it at the Frost Falcon.

An invisible wave, condensed from the ultimate soul power, instantly traversed space and accurately struck the Frost Falcon.

Before the Frost Falcon could even react, it was instantly subdued.

Snow White's eyes widened in surprise. She knew this teacher was strong, a Soul Douluo, but she hadn't expected him to be this strong. She couldn't even tell what kind of Soul Skill he was using! Was this the strength of a Soul Douluo in this world?

"Go, Your Highness, kill it and obtain this soul ring," Qian Daoliu gently encouraged.

Snow White took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart, and walked to the soul beast as instructed. She took out the sharp blade she had prepared and killed the Frost Falcon. Then, a yellow soul ring slowly emerged from the Frost Falcon's body.

"Sit cross-legged, use your mind to guide that soul ring, and absorb it. I will protect you, so you don't need to worry about anything."

Upon hearing this, Snow White released her Snow-capped Swan Martial Soul, and a noble and elegant white swan phantom with an ice-blue crystal crown on its forehead appeared in her hand.

She concentrated her mind and used her will to guide the pale yellow soul ring. Attracted, the soul ring slowly floated over and landed on the Snow Peak Swan Martial Soul.

Instantly, a surge of cold energy flowed into Snow White's body.

Her petite body trembled slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. Although the energy was cold, it was not violent; instead, it had a smooth, harmonious quality that resonated with her martial soul.

Chapter 66 Xiao Wu in the Star Dou Great Forest

Under the protection of Qian Daoliu's invisible power, Snow White's absorption of the soul ring proceeded exceptionally smoothly. In less than a quarter of an hour, the yellow soul ring stabilized completely, encircling the Snow Peak Swan Martial Soul like a brand, its light swirling.

Snow White opened her eyes, a glint of icy blue light flashing in them. She was delighted to feel the surge of soul power within her and the additional information in her mind.

"Teacher, I did it!" She stood up, her voice tinged with excitement. "My first soul skill is called Ice Wing Slash!"

Snow White raised her hand, and the Snow-capped Swan Martial Soul manifested, unfurling a pair of crystal-clear ice wings behind her, their edges gleaming with a sharp, cold light.

With a thought, her first soul ring lit up.

"First Soul Skill, Ice Wing Slash!"

Bai Xue's petite figure suddenly took to the air, her icy wings flapping violently behind her as she transformed into a streak of light and swooped down towards a large tree ahead. The edges of her icy wings, like the sharpest blades, silently sliced ​​through the tree trunk.

With a soft "snap," a large tree that would take two people to encircle was easily snapped in two. The cut was smooth as a mirror and covered with a thick layer of ice that exuded a chilling aura.

Snow White landed back on the ground, looking at her accomplishment with a gleam in her eyes. The power of this soul skill far exceeded her expectations.

"Very good!" Qian Daoliu nodded with satisfaction. Seeing Snow White's happy expression, he was even happier than when he himself broke through to a higher realm.

"A powerful single-target attack with a freeze effect; a very good skill."

In the following days, Qian Daoliu did not rush to find a second soul ring for Snow White. Instead, he took her on a journey through the forest, creating the illusion that they were searching for rare and precious materials.

At the same time, he was also instructing Snow White on how to use soul power to change its nature.

Snow White learned very quickly and applied what she learned to other situations, which made Qian Daoliu very pleased and he taught her even more diligently.

As the old woman and the young girl spent time together in the forest, their bond deepened without them even realizing it. Qian Daoliu enjoyed the bliss of family life, while Snow White experienced a profound and unprecedented love and protection from her elders.

A few days later, Qian Daoliu felt the time was right and took Snow White to find an Ice Feather Swan with a cultivation level of about 920 years.

The same predictable suppression, killing, and absorption.

This time, Snow White took a little longer to absorb the energy, but thanks to Qian Daoliu's protection, she escaped unharmed.

When Snow White opened her eyes again, her soul power had reached the level of a level 23 Great Soul Master.

Feeling the surging power within her, she released her martial spirit once more. This time, the ice wings became even more solid and expansive, emanating an even more chilling aura.

"Second Soul Skill, Swan Dance - Whirlwind Ice".

Snow White leaped gracefully into the air, her movements resembling an elegant swan dance.

As she spun, a chilling tornado, filled with countless sharp ice feathers, suddenly formed and roared towards a thicket of bushes ahead.

Hiss!

Where the icy tornado passed, shrubs and rocks were cut to pieces and then instantly frozen, forming a bizarre ice sculpture area with a radius of ten meters.

Area-of-effect attacks, cutting and freezing, combining control and damage!

Qian Daoliu watched Snow White unleash her powerful soul skill, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

His great-granddaughter is indeed a person blessed by angels, with extraordinary talent!

"Excellent! Your Highness, these two soul skills are very suitable for you. Ice Wing Slash is used for single-target attacks, while Ice Whirlwind is used for area control. With diligent practice, they will surely become a powerful asset to you." Qian Daoliu praised generously.

Snow White's face also showed a rare, genuine, radiant smile.

She felt the sense of security that came with power, and also gained a deeper understanding of the unfathomable depth and meticulous care of Teacher Liu.

“We’ll stay here for a few days,” Qian Daoliu planned. “I will guide you to familiarize yourself with the two new Soul Skills, ‘Sleeping Soul’ and ‘Sleeping Soul’. Once you have mastered them, we will return to Heaven Dou City. By then, news of your rapid advancement in Soul Power and the acquisition of Soul Rings will naturally spread.”

In the following days, Qian Daoliu once again transformed into the strictest yet most patient teacher, carefully guiding Snow White in her soul skill training.

From mobilizing soul power and timing skill release to flexible maneuvering in actual combat, the course is taught in detail.

Snow White also demonstrated remarkable comprehension and perseverance, making rapid progress.

In just a few days, she has been able to use Ice Wing Slash with sharp precision, and she has also been able to initially control the range and intensity of Swan Dance: Whirlwind Ice.

In a forest clearing, a young girl's figure danced gracefully amidst the surrounding snow and the clear calls of swans. Together with a young man who appeared handsome but whose eyes were filled with kindness, they created a heartwarming yet eerie scene.

Sendou Ryu enjoyed this rare moment of family bliss, while Snow White, in their daily interactions, developed an increasing dependence on and trust in this powerful, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient teacher, Ryu.

Although Qian Daoliu's overly youthful appearance still occasionally made her feel a little strange, his meticulous care and unfathomable strength gradually melted the ice in her heart.

Only after confirming that Snow White had essentially mastered her newly acquired power did Qian Daoliu reluctantly announce his return to Tiandou City.

……

Meanwhile, in the core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest, beside the Lake of Life.

The nine-colored deer stood serenely on the dark green boulder by the lake. The nine-colored radiance flowing around it blended with the life-giving mist on the lake, making it appear even more sacred and peaceful.

At this moment, it was gazing towards the northeast, its gaze seemingly piercing through endless space, landing on the place where Snow White was.

It had just received a short message through the system communication platform in its mind.