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Chapter 380 The Zen-like Snow Empress

Di Tian's sudden appearance took everyone by surprise, including Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong rode the ferocious Death Spider Queen in its true form, its enormous spider claws hovering in mid-air, yet it could not bring them down no matter what it did—Bibi Dong suddenly realized that she seemed to have never truly understood the Douluo Continent, the land that gave her birth and nurtured her!

Di Tian's aura was terrifying. Although he had no divinity, he was completely superior to the Limit Douluo. Whether it was Qian Daoliu or Xue Di, they were much weaker than Di Tian in terms of aura alone!

As a descendant of a deity, Bibi Dong actually felt a trace of fear towards a soul beast!

This fear stems from the unknown!

At this moment, Bibi Dong stared intently at the distant Lake of Life, eager to know what secrets that place, known as a forbidden zone for humans, held!

At this moment, snowflakes gathered in the air, and the Snow Emperor's peerless figure emerged from them. She glanced at the lost-in-thought Bibi Dong and said indifferently, "Humans, cease your actions! You've seen it yourself; I have no intention of being your enemy. Release that child, and I will allow you to leave!"

Xue Di's voice was cold, neither arrogant nor submissive, but chilling to the bone. He spoke the most domineering words in the most indifferent tone.

Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong also came to her senses.

If it weren't for Di Tian's sudden appearance, Bibi Dong would definitely have fought with Xue Di before she would have given up!

Bibi Dong knew that Xue Di had once faced Qian Daoliu in the far north, and she also knew that Xue Di's strength was no weaker than Qian Daoliu's. Bibi Dong was not yet a Limit Douluo, but in the past two years, through the Bone Absorption Technique, Bibi Dong had continuously absorbed various soul bones, increasing the age of her own soul bones. Her cultivation had also been boosted, and not only did all the soul bones in her body have a minimum age of 99,999 years, but her own cultivation had also broken through to level 98!

Furthermore, Bibi Dong herself possesses a top-tier twin beast martial soul. If she were to face Xue Di, even without using her divine nature, she might still have a chance of winning!

But because of Di Tian's sudden statement, everything has changed!

Bibi Dong didn't know who Di Tian was, or even his name, but that didn't stop him from being powerful!

Although Bibi Dong sensed a strained relationship between Di Tian and Xue Di from their previous conversation, she was certain of one thing: Di Tian's malice toward humanity far exceeded his malice toward Xue Di!

If Di Tian were to emerge from the Lake of Life, the consequences would be unbearable for Bibi Dong!

To make matters worse, because of Di Tian's voice, Yue Guan and Gui Mei were intimidated, and the flaws in their Martial Soul Fusion Skill became more and more obvious. The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Sky Bull Python, which were trapped inside, ran out and were pressing Yue Guan and Gui Mei against each other!

"I, the Pope, can let him go, but I have one condition!" Seeing this, Bibi Dong decisively withdrew her true form as the Death Spider Queen. Her six-winged purple light wings carried Bibi Dong, who was suspended in mid-air, facing Xue Di from afar. The two stood in a stalemate, neither of them making a move.

Bibi Dong's aura lock dissipated, Han Feng felt a sense of relief, the Fire God Dharma Image dissipated, and the divinity surging throughout his body receded like a tide. He let out a long breath.

"Tell me about it," Xue Di said calmly, her expression unchanged, without even a hint of doubt.

Bibi Dong remained unperturbed, stating calmly, "This Pope may let Han Feng go, but not his two friends! Surely the Snow Empress wouldn't interfere so much!"

Upon hearing this, Han Feng's heart skipped a beat, and a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

As early as after the Heavenly Tribulation, when the Snow Empress replenished Han Feng's Imperial Sword Ice Crystal, she had already revealed to Han Feng that she had no intention of getting involved in the conflicts between humans. She would only be responsible for Han Feng's safety and protect him until he became a god. However, it was impossible for Han Feng to expect the Snow Empress to help him kill someone or suppress the power of a kingdom!

At most, Xue Di will help Han Feng find a few suitable soul beasts as soul rings within the scope of her power—ultimately, this is all for the purpose of helping Han Feng become a god!

Han Feng's initial idea of ​​relying on Xue Di was clearly somewhat naive.

Xue Di is not Han Feng's backer; at most, he is a trump card, a trump card to save his life!

Han Feng understood this. Xue Di had lived for too long and seen too much. In her eyes, there was no longer any distinction between good and evil. Even if Han Feng described the Spirit Hall and Bibi Dong as heinous villains, Xue Di would not help Han Feng kill Bibi Dong and destroy the Spirit Hall!

As I said before, the current Snow Empress only wants to become a god!

This has never changed from beginning to end!

As expected, after Bibi Dong finished speaking, Xue Di nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay!"

"No! You can't hurt Xiao Wu!" Before Bibi Dong could even speak, Xue Di had barely finished speaking when Qing Tian Niu Mang let out a long roar, slapped Yue Guan away with a palm strike, and roared at Bibi Dong.

"You insolent beast!" Bibi Dong's expression hardened, and she roared fiercely. The soul power she released seemed to transform into a phantom of a spider king, pressing down on the Azure Sky Bull Python, causing the Azure Sky Bull Python to gasp for breath!

Whether it was Xiao Wu, the Azure Bull Python, or the Titan Giant Ape, they all underestimated Bibi Dong's strength. If it weren't for Han Feng's appearance today, Bibi Dong might have even been able to obtain three 100,000-year soul bones!

Xue Di merely glanced at the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, then made no further comment. The Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python didn't even look at Xue Di, completely disregarding the possibility that she would speak up for them—that's how soul beasts are; there's no rule of mutual protection. Everyone goes their own way, with only a few soul beasts with good relationships maintaining some contact.

The Snow Empress didn't care at all whether the Azure Sky Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were alive or dead, given the completely unrelated relationship between the Far North and the Star Dou Great Forest.

However, Bibi Dong did not go too far; she merely made a show of force and did not actually attack the Azure Bull Python.

Firstly, Di Tian lives beneath the Lake of Life, while the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Sky Bull Python have lived there for so many years that Bibi Dong is unsure of their relationship. Secondly, Bibi Dong clearly sees that the current seemingly tripartite balance of power is actually a two-way standoff!

The key lies with Han Feng.

The Snow Empress wants to protect Han Feng, but Han Feng is acquainted with the Azure Bull Python and the others. If Bibi Dong attacks the Azure Bull Python, and Han Feng intervenes, the Snow Empress will inevitably take action to protect Han Feng. The final result will be a fight between Bibi Dong and the Snow Empress!

What Bibi Dong could see, Han Feng naturally saw as well. After all, he was the bystander now, and he had already analyzed the situation while the big shots were talking!

"In that case, I'll take my leave now! You two keep chatting!" Han Feng chuckled and started to walk away.

Xue Di glanced at Han Feng but did not offer any explanation.

Han Feng really didn't have any complaints about Xue Di. If he asked himself honestly, he didn't even consider Xue Di one of his own, so naturally he wouldn't feel any resentment towards her. Conversely, Xue Di had no feelings for Han Feng and didn't care what image she had in his mind!

The relationship between the two stemmed from a deal between the Snow Empress and the Ice God, nothing more!

If we had to pinpoint a connection, perhaps the only instance would be when Han Feng and Xue Di discussed the relationship between soul beasts and soul masters!

The Snow Empress protected Han Feng, Han Feng became a god, and the Snow Empress received the benefits—that's all!

To be honest, today's events were all forced upon Xue Di by Han Feng!

Today's events were entirely Han Feng's own doing. If Han Feng hadn't come, he wouldn't have encountered danger, nor would he have needed to use the Emperor Sword, and the Snow Emperor wouldn't have needed to protect him.

Han Feng, however, was oblivious to the fact that if he hadn't come today, Xiao Wu would have sacrificed herself—and if Bibi Dong's existence were taken into account, Tang San might have died as well. By then, Han Feng wouldn't even have time to regret it!

"Stop!" Bibi Dong shrieked as she saw Han Feng trying to leave, attempting to stop him.

With Xue Di around, Bibi Dong indeed couldn't attack Han Feng, but that didn't mean she gave up on the two 100,000-year soul bones on Tang San and Xiao Wu!

Anyway, one of them is a pure human and the other is a soul beast in human form. They don't need to worry about Di Tian's anger, and they have nothing to do with Xue Di. If two soul emperors are surrounded by a group of soul kings and soul emperors from the Spirit Hall, it's just a piece of cake to capture them.

Bibi Dong had planned everything out!

If Han Feng were to rescue Tang San and Xiao Wu, given his strength, things might go wrong!

But as soon as Bibi Dong stretched out her hand, it was covered by frost. The Snow Emperor coldly said, "I will not allow you to attack him!"

Xue Di couldn't stop Han Feng, but if Bibi Dong stopped Han Feng, Han Feng's life would be in danger. Xue Di would then have to protect Han Feng, creating a vicious cycle. Xue Di could only keep Bibi Dong in place. Although Xue Di was a Buddhist, she was still quite competent as a protector!

"Tch!" The moment Xue Di made her move, Bibi Dong also understood the crux of the matter. She scoffed coldly, staring at Han Feng with a sinister look, thinking to herself, "I'll see if you can save them faster, or if they'll die faster!"

Han Feng chuckled lightly and called out to the Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, "Da Ming, Er Ming! You two wait here, I'm going to rescue Third Brother and Xiao Wu!"

Bibi Dong would never allow the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape to leave, and Xue Di's attitude was also very clear: she would only protect Han Feng. If Bibi Dong attacked the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python, Xue Di would only stand by and watch!

If it weren't for the lingering power of Di Tian, ​​Han Feng would have had to let the Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape hold out for a while until he rescued Tang San and Xiao Wu, and then return to force Bibi Dong to retreat!

(End of this chapter)