Douluo Continent: Martial Soul - Ice and Snow Maiden, Calls Snow Empress "Mom"

In fact, Xue Di was well aware that for Xue Bingchen to absorb a four-hundred-year-old soul ring with his current physical condition would be a complete waste.

However, as a mother, she instinctively didn't want Xue Bingchen to take any risks.

The energy impact of a thousand-year soul ring is no joke; if something goes wrong, it could be an irreversible tragedy.

"No! This concerns Chen'er's life; we absolutely cannot take risks. For the first spirit ring, we can only choose from ice-attribute spirit beasts that are around five hundred years old!"

The Snow Emperor's attitude was exceptionally resolute, and the oppressive aura of a ruler of the far north for seven hundred thousand years was faintly emanating from her, leaving no room for doubt.

"Five hundred years? That's too cheap! I disagree! At least eight hundred years!"

Not to be outdone, Hyotei also unleashed its aura as a ferocious beast with four hundred thousand years of history, and both of the loli girls' twin ponytails stood up.

"Five hundred years!"

"Eight hundred years!"

"Bing'er, if you continue this nonsense, you're not allowed to see Chen'er for the next month!"

"Snow Empress, you're using your status to intimidate me! Let's fight if you dare, and whoever wins gets to rule!"

Watching the two Northern Sovereigns arguing fiercely over the year of their first spirit rings, and even seemingly on the verge of a full-blown fight, Xue Bingchen, standing to the side, suddenly felt a headache coming on.

He helplessly rubbed his forehead, thinking:

"This sweet trouble is really unbearable."

However, seeing Hyotei's righteous and reasoned demeanor, Xue Bingchen actually sided with Hyotei.

He clenched his small fist, feeling the surging power of his blood and qi within his body, which was as vast as the ocean, due to the awakening of his "original martial soul," and a strong sense of confidence welled up in his heart.

"Mom, Aunt Hyotei, please stop arguing."

Xue Bingchen stepped between the two, looked up at Xue Di's worried eyes, and said earnestly:

"Mom, I think Aunt Hyotei is right, my body... seems to be really strong."

A five-hundred-year-old spirit ring is probably not even enough to fill a tooth gap for me.

He paused, a hint of ambition and madness belonging to a transmigrator flashing in his eyes.

"My first spirit ring... I'm going to challenge the millennium!"

Upon hearing Xue Bingchen's resounding words, "I want to challenge the millennium," Xue Di's exquisite eyes widened slightly, and her red lips parted as if she wanted to say something to dissuade him from this crazy idea.

However, when she met Xue Bingchen's strange eyes, half golden and half dark red, filled with absolute confidence and indomitable will, the words of dissuasion that were on the tip of her tongue just wouldn't come out.

She could sense that the six-year-old child in front of her was not blindly arrogant, but had absolute control and understanding over his newly awakened "body martial soul".

"well……"

After a long while, Xue Di sighed softly.

A rare hint of helplessness and compromise appeared on that aloof and noble face.

She extended her slender finger and gently tapped Xue Bingchen's forehead, her tone carrying three parts reproach and seven parts doting:

"You little monster, I just can't do anything with you."

Since you're so confident, then Mom will grant your wish this time.

"But if there's even the slightest resistance, I will immediately and forcefully interrupt the absorption, even at the cost of damaging your martial soul, I absolutely cannot harm your life, understand?"

"Mmm! Thank you, Mom! I knew Mom was the best!" Xue Bingchen excitedly hugged Xue Di's arm and rubbed against her.

Meanwhile, Hyotei, seeing that Yuki-tei had actually given in, jumped for joy.

"Hahaha! I've won! I've finally beaten you, Xue'er, for once!"

Hyotei stood with his hands on his hips, his delicate chin held high, and his two green twin tails swayed smugly. His smug look was just like that of a little rooster who had won a battle.

For the past three years, she had been completely suppressed by Xue Di on the issue of Xue Bingchen's education. Today, she finally got to hold her head high!

Snow Empress rolled her eyes at Ice Empress, too annoyed to bother with this arrogant fellow. She turned to Xue Bingchen with a serious expression and asked:

"Chen'er, now that you've decided to absorb a thousand-year spirit ring, what are your plans for the future? When a human spirit master attaches their first spirit ring, they basically determine their future playstyle—whether it's offensive, agile, or control. Your first spirit is the Ice and Snow Maiden; what path do you plan to take?"

Hearing this question, Hyotei perked up her ears and quickly leaned closer, her large, bright green eyes fixed on Xue Bingchen, her face full of anticipation as she enthusiastically promoted her product:

"Is there even a question? It's definitely an offensive type! Little Ice Dust, listen to your aunt, you can't go wrong. Let's go catch a thousand-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion! The Ice Jade Scorpion's spirit rings will not only grant you extremely domineering ice attribute attacks, but also greatly enhance your physique, making it a perfect match for your twin martial souls!"

However, faced with Hyotei's enthusiastic sales pitch, Xue Bingchen fell into deep thought.

He stroked his smooth chin, his mind racing.

"Aunt Hyotei, the Ice Jade Scorpion clan is indeed extremely powerful."

Xue Bingchen raised her head, looked at Bingdi, and analyzed seriously:

"However, my first martial soul is 'Ice and Snow Maiden,' and its core power is the absolute control of the 'Ultimate Ice' attribute."

Although the Ice Jade Scorpion also possesses extreme ice power, its essence is still biased towards physical combat and explosive power, characteristic of "Beast Martial Souls."

Xue Bingchen paused, a wise glint in his eyes:

"Since the heavens have bestowed upon me the Ice and Snow Maiden, a pure elemental top-tier martial soul, then I must strive to reach the pinnacle in this field!"

What I need is a soul ring that can maximize my affinity for and control over ice elements, and even my understanding of the laws.

Therefore… if a soul beast of the 'heaven and earth ice element' type that is even purer than the Ice Jade Scorpion can be found, then the Ice Jade Scorpion… will probably have to be eliminated.

After listening to Xue Bingchen's reasoned and logically sound analysis, Bingdi's excitement immediately vanished.

She opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but found herself speechless.

Because she knew very well that Xue Bingchen was absolutely right.

The essence of the Ice and Snow Maiden Martial Soul lies in the control of ice and snow. If a beast-type Soul Ring is added, it will actually be inferior.

"Sigh, okay, okay..."

Hyotei tugged at her twin tails in frustration and sighed regretfully.

"Since you little brat know what's going on, then I won't force you. What a waste of such a fine soul ring from our Ice Jade Scorpion clan..."

Upon hearing Xue Bingchen's insights, Xue Di's beautiful ice-blue eyes shone with a strange light!

"Excellent! What an exceptional mastery of elemental control!"

The Snow Empress couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, her gaze towards Xue Bingchen filled with undisguised appreciation.

For a six-year-old child to have such a profound and fundamental understanding of martial spirit cultivation is nothing short of monstrous!

Xue Di's eyes flickered slightly, and a map of the vast territory of the far north flashed through her mind. An excellent target emerged in her heart.

"Chen'er, since you want the purest ice elemental soul beast, Mom knows a place that can definitely meet your requirements. Come with me."

With that, the Snow Empress waved her sleeve, and a gentle force of ice and snow instantly enveloped Xue Bingchen and the Ice Empress, transforming them into a streak of light that sped toward a mysterious location in the far north.

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