Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

For soul beasts, the idea of ​​regenerating from human form to godhood is merely a fantasy. The continent has existed for over a hundred million years, with soul beasts existing even before humans existed, but there has never been a real-life example of someone breaking through level 100 and becoming a god by regenerating from human form.

This is also a major reason why many soul beasts with ancient bloodlines would rather choose to challenge their lifespan than be reborn as humans.

Because their bloodline memories clearly told them that in ancient times, one could become a god by constantly undergoing tribulations.

They can't do it now simply because their cultivation level isn't high enough; at least it's a glimmer of hope.

However, Yan is now telling her that this path has long been severed, even more completely than rebuilding oneself into a human, and is simply impossible to achieve. How could this not drive the Ice Emperor crazy? She is unwilling to accept this.

This meant that all her previous efforts had been completely in vain. At this moment, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion also spoke up: "Ice Emperor, this is true. Since the fall of the Dragon God, the God Realm has begun to suppress the Soul Beast lineage. It is impossible to become a god with the body of a Soul Beast in the current environment." The Ice Emperor was unconvinced after hearing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's words.

"So what you're trying to say is that I've gone down the wrong path and I should go back to studying to become a better person?"

"Of course not. To be honest, even if you choose to cultivate back to human form, it's practically impossible for you to break through to godhood. On the contrary, you'll reach your death date earlier, and we won't have the chance to meet again." Yan shook his head, then stopped beating around the bush and began to reveal his true intentions.

"Hyotei, I can sense your resentment. Therefore, I can help you embark on a completely new path. This path is: to create a god. Hyotei, you must understand that only the life of a god is infinite. Since you cannot become a god, then settle for second best and become a part of a god. In this way, you can also possess an infinite lifespan." Hyotei seemed to have pondered for a long time, and after a slight silence, she spoke: "Become a part of a god, what do you mean by that?"

“Like this. I call this state, Soul Spirit.” As Yan spoke, he stretched out his palm, and seven soul rings pulsed around his body. Suddenly, a series of halos of light shone on the seventh soul ring, and countless fiery red halos intertwined, revealing a stunningly beautiful figure in Yan’s palm.

"She is the spirit form of the immortal herb, the Fiery Apricot, and has now become my soul ring, a part of me. She has her own consciousness and can move freely. As long as I can cultivate to godhood, she, as my soul spirit, can also enjoy endless lifespan." Yan introduced his soul spirit, Jiao Jiao, to the Ice Emperor. The latter had only recently taken human form and seemed somewhat bewildered and shy. Facing the Ice Emperor's gaze, she cowered in Yan's palm, not daring to meet his gaze, appearing very timid.

"A soul? She still has her own consciousness?" Ice Emperor carefully approached Yan's palm, observing the small, shy figure closely. After confirming the state of the soul of the fiery apricot blossom, Jiao Jiao, her thoughts seemed to have changed slightly.

"You want me to become your soul spirit? Don't forget, our attributes don't match, and what makes you think I can believe you can become a god?" Ice Emperor spoke again after a moment of silence. "If I remember correctly, it's been a long time since any new gods have appeared among humans. The last human to become a god was tens of thousands of years ago. What makes you think you can become a god?" Yan reached out to Bai Xiuxiu beside her.

"Ice Emperor, I don't intend to make you my soul spirit. I also can't guarantee that I can become a god. But I can guarantee that someone else can." Bai Xiuxiu stood up and stood next to Yan, and Ice Emperor's gaze also turned to her.

"You mean, her? She's just a 100,000-year-old soul beast that has transformed into a human. And didn't you say before that even if a soul beast transforms into a human, it's almost impossible for it to become a god?"

"Let me reintroduce you. Bai Xiuxiu is the guardian beast of Seagod Island, the princess of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, the legendary mount of the Seagod, and the King of the Demon Soul Great White Sharks. Her mother is also mentioned." Yan reintroduced Bai Xiuxiu's identity to the Ice Emperor, and then had Bai Xiuxiu display her pendant.

"Even if ordinary soul beasts transform into humans, it is difficult to gain the recognition of the God Realm. But Xiuxiu's clan are believers of the Sea God and have a unique background in the God Realm. In addition, the current Sea God intends to pass on his position, and after his test and approval, Xiuxiu is expected to become the next Sea God. The Heart of the Sea God is the token. Being recognized by the Sea God's token means that she is almost certain to become a god. What do you think?"

“The Heart of the Sea God, the Sea God’s… token…” Hyo-te’s gaze shifted and locked onto the pendant on Bai Xiu-xiu’s body. The azure Heart of the Sea God was now radiating soft waves of light. The light of the Sea God, containing the power of the Sea God, made Hyo-te tremble all over. She could feel the holiness and power of this force.

"You want me to become her spirit, is that right?" Ice Emperor's crystal-yellow eyes locked onto Bai Xiuxiu. After only a brief observation, she could confirm that Yan was most likely not lying. The girl in front of her had indeed gained the Sea God's approval and had a great chance of becoming a god, and this was also her chance.

Yan's words truly moved Bingdi. She knew very well that it was almost impossible for her to become a god or a million-year-old soul beast on her own. And if she became a ferocious beast, it would be too difficult and the failure rate would be extremely high.

This means she has almost no other choice but to either compromise and reach an agreement with Yan to become a spirit, or not cooperate at all, in which case Yan might let her go.

Even so, she can only prolong her life for another ten thousand years before her death. At that time, she may be completely destroyed.

Hyotei is currently facing a dilemma. To be honest, she is not willing to be threatened into cooperation in this way, but if she does not cooperate, she is currently a prisoner and has no room for bargaining.

They're only trying to persuade her because they're considering cooperation. If she chooses not to cooperate, Hyotei doesn't think Yan will easily let go of this ferocious beast she's already got her hands on.

Being played with and manipulated now is secondary; the real fear is that they're just keeping her temporarily, and once her cultivation is high enough, she'll be slaughtered and become their soul ring and soul bone. If that happens, it'll be awkward, and all my persistence will become a joke.

Chapter 360 The Snow Emperor is born

In the core of the far north, the biting winds howl, bringing extreme cold. Because of these terrifying icy winds, flying spirit beasts are virtually nonexistent in this region.

The far northern core of the Arctic Ice Plains is a forbidden zone for humans, on par with the most dangerous place in the Star Dou Great Forest. The reason for its unparalleled ferocity is not the threat from soul beasts, but the harsh environment.

In such an extremely cold environment, even a Title Douluo would find it difficult to survive for long. The air was incredibly dry, the biting wind was like a sharp blade, and not a single blade of grass could grow.

The extreme low temperatures continuously consume energy. Survival in such a place is virtually impossible. It is precisely because of these unique environmental conditions that the far north ice plains are rarely disturbed by humans, allowing the overall strength of the spirit beasts here to reach a certain level.

If it weren't for the environment here, which isn't very suitable for most soul beasts to survive, the soul beasts of the far north might really become the number one in the world.

In the core area of ​​the far north, several furry soul beasts were foraging for food; they were a group of incredibly robust far northern ice field bears.

These ice bears are enormous, standing seven or eight meters tall, with incredibly thick bodies, thick fur, and astonishing strength. They also possess great explosive power, and their speed over short distances is comparable to that of agility-type spirit beasts.

In this far northern ice plain, they belong to the upper tier of the food chain. Adult far northern ice plain bears have at least a thousand years of cultivation. In this far north, far northern ice plain bears are like dark gold dinosaurs in the Star Dou Great Forest.

A thousand-year-old Arctic Icefield Bear can rival an ordinary ten-thousand-year-old Soul Beast. Of course, in terms of actual combat power and bloodline, the Icefield Bear is far inferior to the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, but the number and variety of Soul Beasts in the far north are not too great, which allows them to dominate for a time.

As one of the few powerful species in the far north, the Far North Icefield Bear holds a special position in the core circle. Especially after this race became involved with another special big shot, few races dared to provoke them. Even the Titan Snow Demon race, the strongest race in the far north, rarely dared to provoke a member of this race.

"Hmph!" Deep within the core of the far north ice plains, a cold snort rang out, and an extremely powerful aura swept out. The incomparably strong aura instantly bloomed, and the powerful pressure belonging to a soul beast of at least 100,000 years immediately made all the soul beasts within range feel terrified.

Several Arctic bears, who were foraging for food, were startled by this aura and scrambled away in a panic, looking rather comical.

Especially the young ice bear cubs, who trembled at the aura, covered their heads with their paws, and suddenly lay down on the ground, their buttocks sticking up high and twitching. They looked as ridiculous as could be.

"Buzz..." A blue light suddenly rose from the depths of the core of the far north ice plains and soared into the sky. A beautiful figure floated into the air, her delicate body dancing in the air, seemingly stepping on the void and dancing.

Her aura was slowly released, not appearing particularly powerful, but as she began to release it, everything around her started to darken.

The original snow-covered landscape vanished, and all the ice and snow turned blue at this moment, while she, dancing in the air, remained the only pure white.

Her long sleeves fluttered, and white ribbons danced around her, while blue snowflakes swirled and rippled around her.

This graceful figure dancing was like a snow sprite; her enchanting dance moves seemed to have made her the core of this far northern core circle.

Her graceful figure was already incredibly beautiful, but at this moment she seemed completely absorbed in her dance.

The strong winds in the air softened, and the snowflakes seemed to rise in temperature as they danced in the air.

There was no warmth, but there was no cold either. There was only a pure, coolness. The blue spread outwards, and within sight, the entire space seemed to have turned blue.

Above and below, there was no longer any distinction between them. This feeling was simply too wonderful. At this moment, countless creatures in the core of the far north, including the few ice bears that had just been filled with fear, all looked up.

They gazed at the graceful dance in the sky, their ice-attribute soul power surging within them. The Dance of the Ice and Snow Maiden.

A rare spectacle in the far north, it is also a dance of summoning. The Ice and Snow Maiden is a being formed from the purest ice-attribute elemental energy of heaven and earth in the core of the far north. After countless years of gestation, she finally developed her own thoughts and wisdom, becoming an intelligent being.

She herself is the purest elemental being; one could say she is the daughter of this extreme northern ice plain.

The Ice and Snow Maiden, blessed by nature, dances with snow, attracting the worship of all beasts. As her enchanting dance ends, the once boundless world of ice and snow is suddenly filled with countless commotions from all directions, as at least tens of thousands of soul beasts are converging on this direction.

These soul beasts come in all shapes and sizes, including flying soul beasts that are rare in the far north, and even more soul beasts on the ground.

Numerous ice bears, summoned, rushed over. Each of them possessed at least the cultivation level of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast. They were all in high spirits and were running towards this place at their fastest speed.

Such a magnificent scene of a group of soul beasts is rarely seen, not only in the far north ice plains, but also in the Star Dou Great Forest and the Demon Forest.

Within the Demon Forest, only the Evil Eye Tyrant, the Evil Emperor, could accomplish this; he had summoned a multitude of beasts to gather before attacking Sun and Moon City.

In the Star Dou Great Forest, although there are more soul beasts, the two current forest kings, the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, clearly do not possess this level of dominance in summoning abilities.

Clearly, the graceful figure dancing was no ordinary person, capable of summoning so many soul beasts in this far north. At least, the Ice Emperor, who was captured by Yan alone, could not have done it.

Within the core of the far north, there is only one who can accomplish this: the leader of the three great kings of the far north, the true ruler of the far north, the Ice and Snow Maiden, the Snow Emperor.

Snow Emperor, the strongest soul beast in the far north, the true ruler of the far north ice plains, a powerful soul beast with over 600,000 years of cultivation, who controls this snowy world of the far north ice plains.

Its actual territory is the largest of all soul beasts. The area of ​​the far northern ice plains is even larger than that of the continent, but due to its vastness, the density of soul beasts is not very high.

However, in this far north, on the boundless ice plains, all the soul beasts obeyed her commands.

She is the emperor and the ruler of this place. Once, the Beast God Di Tian of the Star Dou Great Forest traveled the entire planet, passing through the Ice Plains, but did not challenge the Snow Empress's majesty.

Even the Beast God wasn't confident of defeating the Snow Empress in the environment of the far north. Furthermore, no other place possesses a level of cohesion among its soul beasts that rivals those of the far north.

Due to their scarcity and the constraints imposed by the upper-level soul beasts, infighting among the soul beasts here is rare, and all soul beasts submit to the rule of the highest level.

Above the sky, a graceful figure stood silently, gazing into the distance, a beautiful smile gradually curving at the corner of her mouth.

The massive horde of soul beasts was getting closer and closer; such a scene of thousands of beasts running wild was rarely seen on this far northern ice plain.

The massive beast tide converged on this side at an astonishing speed, and only stopped when it was a thousand meters away from the figure in the sky.

Each spirit beast from the far north, upon reaching this location, would slowly prostrate itself on the ground, facing the figure in the sky with the utmost reverence. The gradually arriving spirit beasts would gradually form a circle, and as time passed, the circle would grow thicker and thicker, containing an increasing number of spirit beasts.

The vast majority of spirit beasts on the far northern ice plains are white. If you don't look closely, you might even think they are just piles of snow, with only a few particularly large spirit beasts standing out.

The Ice and Snow Maiden in the sky remained standing there quietly, gazing into the distance, her pretty face gradually turning cold.

She stood there so proudly, and apart from the Ice Emperor, no other soul beast present dared to stand as proudly as she did.

They were all worshipping, worshipping their ruler. This graceful dancing figure had not appeared for far too long, but even so, in this far north, no soul beast dared to forget her aura.

She protects this paradise. It is her existence that makes all the soul beasts of the far north submit to her, and no powerful soul beast dares to resist her.

Since the Ice and Snow Maiden took control of this place, there has been little conflict in the far north, because no one dares to offend her majesty.

Every spirit beast in the far north knows that the Snow Empress is an ice goddess, a snow spirit. Wherever there is ice and snow, there are her sensory tentacles.

Their initial fear of the Snow Empress gradually turned into awe. Originally, there were a few domineering and powerful soul beasts in this far north, but with the rise of the Snow Empress, those soul beasts eventually met their end under the Snow Empress's Three Absolute Techniques.

From then on, there was no more voice of resistance in the far north. The only thing that could decide and dominate everything was the cold voice of the Ice and Snow Maiden.

The number of soul beasts on the outskirts is increasing, but the entire ice field remains very quiet, with only the faint breathing of the soul beasts.

Their breathing was excited; for most soul beasts, being able to see the Snow Empress in person was the greatest honor of their lives.

The few ice bears that were initially frightened and rolled away also participated in the audience, but they could only crawl on the outer perimeter and were not even allowed to enter the inner circle.

They came to the audience with the main force of their clan. Similar to the Titan Snow Demons, the Arctic Bears were also a large clan, and their chieftain was an exceptionally large ice bear.

When this ice bear walked over, its enormous body was like a small hill. Even walking on all fours, it was over fifteen meters tall, and its massive body was covered in thick fur, white fur with a faint silver sheen.

The appearance of this giant ice bear caused the soul beasts that were originally lying on the ground to quickly make way for it to pass.

The Arctic bear walked all the way to the innermost circle and prostrated itself facing the Snow Empress. Its huge rump was raised high, its upper body was completely prostrate, and its massive head swayed slightly as it let out a soft whimper towards the Snow Empress.

The scene looked somewhat comical, but none of the spirit beasts present would laugh; they would only feel immense envy.

The Icefield Bear responded to the sound emanating from the Snow Emperor with the same affection and reverence it felt for its master.

When the Snow Empress in the sky saw it, a faint smile appeared on her face. She slowly descended and then gently waved to it.

The numerous Arctic Icefield Soul Beasts that had been lying prostrate on the ground immediately focused their attention on the ice bear, their eyes filled with envy.

The giant ice bear was overjoyed. It stood up again, let out a joyful roar, and then ran towards the Snow Emperor.

Its body was so enormous that its run resembled a small mountain leaping across the Arctic ice field. Its incredibly obese form left deep tracks on the ice with each landing.

When it was fifty meters away from Snow Emperor, it suddenly slowed down and then crawled to Snow Emperor's front. The huge creature, whose head alone was more than two meters in diameter, pushed its big head in front of Snow Emperor.

Judging from its enormous size alone, this ice bear must have cultivated for over 100,000 years, and may even be a ferocious beast. Yet, it displayed such a humble attitude when facing the Snow Emperor, which shows how powerful the Snow Emperor is in the far north.

The Ice and Snow Maiden looked at the giant white bear in front of her and suddenly smiled. Her smile was like a plum blossom blooming everywhere on the icy plain.

The spirit beasts of the far north, who hadn't dared to breathe loudly, all breathed a sigh of relief, because they almost simultaneously sensed the Snow Empress's joy.

Snow Empress raised her hand and gently stroked the huge bear's nose, saying softly, "Little White, you've gotten fatter again." The ferocious Arctic bear seemed to enjoy Snow Empress's touch, occasionally letting out soft groans, its huge, snow-white rump wiggling twice, looking utterly blissful.

Just then, the massive circle of soul beasts parted again, and a gigantic figure over a hundred meters tall appeared, accompanied by an equally gigantic group of soul beasts.

If Yan were here, he would definitely recognize these soul beasts. They resemble humans but are even more ferocious. They are about eighty meters tall on average, making them true giants. They are the Titan Snow Demon Clan, the leader of the powerful clans in the far north.

"Snow Empress." The leader of the Titan Snow Demon Clan was none other than the Titan Snow Demon King, the last of the three great kings of the far north. At this moment, this enormous soul beast, which was over 120 meters long, knelt on one knee and respectfully called out "Snow Empress."