Douluo: The Rebirth of the Supreme King Dong'er

Had she said something like that to someone before?

But in the next moment, a wave of excruciating pain struck her.

Although her body had already been frozen, the pain that seemed to originate from the depths of her soul still made Wang Dong'er's body convulse.

However, this pain was not unbearable for Wang Dong'er.

She had experienced it long ago when she first came to this world.

A flash of jade green shimmered across Ice Empress's scorpion body. Through the connection between Ice Empress and Wang Dong'er, it transferred onto Wang Dong'er.

Ice Empress's body gradually shriveled during the process, becoming like a sheet of paper as it covered Wang Dong'er.

The pain gradually eased, and Wang Dong'er's furrowed brows unconsciously relaxed as well.

At this moment, Ice Empress and Wang Dong'er both seemed to be viewing things from a godlike perspective, watching the changes in their own bodies from above.

Seeing Ice Empress's body cover her like a sheet of paper, a thought inexplicably popped into Wang Dong'er's mind.

"You can't take the civil service exam if you have tattoos."

"What?" Ice Empress did not catch what Wang Dong'er had said and asked instinctively.

"Nothing. I was just saying whatever came to mind." Wang Dong'er replied casually. Although bursts of pain still coursed through her soul, it had eased considerably compared to before, and speaking was now effortless.

Fusion Complete, Soul Spirit Ice Empress

Under normal circumstances, unless something extremely serious happened, no one would deliberately disturb Wang Dong'er's secluded cultivation—not even Niu Tian and Tai Tan.

However, Electrolux was also keeping watch over the activity outside.

The process of Wang Dong'er and Ice Empress fusing as Soul Spirits did not last long. Ice Empress's paper-like body had gradually sunk into Wang Dong'er's body.

A lifelike jade-green scorpion pattern slowly appeared on the back of Wang Dong'er's right hand. It was Ice Empress's true form.

The pattern only appeared for an instant before fading away, revealing Wang Dong'er's fair, smooth skin once more.

"Oh? I didn't notice earlier—you actually possess Extreme Ice yourself?" Ice Empress sounded somewhat surprised.

By now, they had both left that godlike perspective, while Ice Empress had appeared within Wang Dong'er's Sea of Consciousness.

She was no longer in the form of an Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion. Instead, she had transformed into a human figure, floating in midair.

Ice Empress's true body was already petite compared to other soul beasts, and her human form was not tall either, appearing to be only around five-foot-one. She wore a dress dominated by white and pale green, with little rise to her chest. The view at her shoulders was concealed by a small jade-green cape, while her forearms were each covered by differently styled sleeves.

Nothing covered her jade-white legs as she sat in the air with them crossed. A jade-green scorpion tail extended from behind her and curled beneath her body, while her small feet wore short boots in colors matching her dress.

Her long jade-green hair was styled into two flowing ponytails by white hairpins shaped like scorpion claws. A gold-white crown rested atop her head, seemingly declaring her identity as the emperor of the Ice Scorpion race.

"What? Don't recognize me anymore?" Ice Empress shot Wang Dong'er a sidelong glare.

"No, I just thought you'd turn into some kind of mature big-sister type," Wang Dong'er said.

If she remembered correctly, the Ice Empress from the original story had been over six feet tall. This incarnation was completely different—she was clearly a little girl.

"What's a mature big-sister type?" Ice Empress asked.

"It means a more mature older sister." Wang Dong'er looked around her Sea of Consciousness. "This should be finished now, right?"

"How would I know about the Method of Soul Spirits that you and your teacher came up with?" Ice Empress rolled her eyes. "Old man, your disciple wants to know whether the fusion is complete."

Hearing Ice Empress's inquiry transmitted through spiritual power, Electrolux shook his head. He did not mind how she addressed him and said, "Not completely. You have only just fused your souls and soul bones and sealed your power. There is still one final step."

"Next, you will formally enter into a contract. From this day forth, you will share life and death, honor and disgrace."

Share life and death, honor and disgrace.

Those eight words carried unexpected weight, stirring an indescribable feeling in both Wang Dong'er and Ice Empress.

The two exchanged a glance within the Sea of Consciousness and no longer hesitated.

"Come on! Let this emperor see what kind of grand path your road to Becoming a God truly is!" Ice Empress did not notice that her voice had become somewhat impassioned.

She knew perfectly well that less than a hundred years would never be enough for her to break through the limit of her lifespan.

But now, with less than a hundred years—perhaps even only a few decades—she would explore the path to Becoming a God together with Wang Dong'er, a human.

"This feeling isn't bad, either." Ice Empress thought to herself. Then Electrolux waved his staff again. The ice around Wang Dong'er shattered with a crack, and the six-pointed star blossomed with dazzling golden light.

Several mysterious golden runes appeared out of thin air and descended onto Wang Dong'er.

A blood-red soul ring rose from beneath Wang Dong'er. Four faint golden patterns could even be seen on that soul ring.

Those four patterns represented that the first soul ring of Wang Dong'er's second martial soul had a Soul Ring Age of four hundred thousand years!

Ice Empress had originally possessed only three hundred ninety thousand years of cultivation, but Wang Dong'er's Ten Thousand Year Cold Ice Jade Marrow had helped Ice Empress break through that barrier.

That was also why Wang Dong'er had been frozen during the earlier fusion.

The freezing had not been caused by the Soul Spirit fusion. It had resulted from Ice Empress absorbing the Ten Thousand Year Cold Ice Jade Marrow and breaking past her limit.

However, it was far from over. Two more blood-red soul rings slowly rose behind the first.

Three soul rings, each four hundred thousand years old, unleashed their immense pressure without restraint.

As Electrolux completed the ritual, Wang Dong'er and Ice Empress each gained a new realization.

"All right, the ritual is complete. From now on, Ice Empress, having become a Soul Spirit, can provide you with up to four soul rings, my disciple," Electrolux said. However, his soul body appeared somewhat dimmer.

"Teacher, are you all right?" Wang Dong'er noticed this and asked Electrolux.

Seeing Wang Dong'er notice his abnormal condition, Electrolux felt somewhat gratified. "It's all right. I merely expended a great deal of power. I fear I will not be able to appear easily from now on."

Thinking of the Spirit Devouring Carving Knife that would appear in the future, Wang Dong'er asked, "If there were an item made from Life Gold, it should be able to provide you with a place to reside, right?"

"Life Gold?" Electrolux became somewhat excited. "Do you possess such a divine object?"

"Not yet." Wang Dong'er shook her head. "But I won't keep you waiting for too long, Teacher."

"Mm, good." Electrolux nodded. "I established a master-servant contract between you and Ice Empress. From this day onward, she can only aid you and will not be able to harm you."

"By the way, Teacher. Can this master-servant contract be used on people?"

"Used on people?" Electrolux shook his head. "This master-servant contract is actually one I developed for this world specifically for the Method of Soul Spirits. It works well enough on soul beasts, but on humans, it would probably fail—or make their heads explode outright."

"All right, the Spirit Transfer Ritual is complete. You cannot remain in the Undead Demiplane for too long yet. Hurry and leave."

Wang Dong'er nodded, stood up, and returned to her room through the bone gate behind her.

Electrolux's soul body had already returned to the Clear Sky Token.

When she summoned her Clear Sky Hammer martial soul again, three blood-red, four-hundred-thousand-year soul rings radiated terrifying pressure.

Since Ice Empress could provide four soul rings, she could not immediately fuse with the Snow Empress Soul Spirit before reaching four rings.

Cultivating an ultimate martial soul became relatively slow after Rank 30. Both of Wang Dong'er's martial souls were ultimate martial souls, so if she relied solely on meditation to increase her Soul Power, her progress would be as slow as a crawling turtle.

But now, her Soul Power had risen somewhat due to the fusion with Ice Empress as a Soul Spirit...

Shrek, Your Emperor Has Returned!

"Dong'er, have you finished your secluded cultivation?" Niu Tian's voice came from outside the room.

Wang Dong'er withdrew her Clear Sky Hammer.

The blatant aura of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring appearing in her room made it unsurprising that Niu Tian and Tai Tan had come over.

After packing her things, Wang Dong'er stepped outside. Sure enough, Niu Tian and Tai Tan were standing outside her door.

"Dong'er, your second uncle and I sensed the pressure of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Ring just now. Was it yours?" Niu Tian asked.

Wang Dong'er nodded and admitted it openly. "That's right. It was Ice Empress's soul ring, added to my Clear Sky Hammer martial soul."

Niu Tian and Tai Tan exchanged glances. Tang San's sacrifice method truly was impressive if it could make a super ferocious beast like Ice Empress willingly sacrifice herself to Wang Dong'er.

How could they have known that Wang Dong'er had actually performed a Soul Spirit fusion? It was far more advanced than an outdated method like sacrifice.

If a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast sacrificed itself to Tang San, he would only gain one soul ring. But she could obtain four four-hundred-thousand-year soul rings.

"Then, are you planning to return to Shrek Academy now?" Niu Tian asked.

"Mm." Wang Dong'er answered.

Counting the time, she had been away long enough. Now that she had more leverage, once the "great gift" she had sent Shrek Academy fully exploded, she could leave Shrek Academy for good.

"Actually, your father also had quite a connection with Shrek Academy," Niu Tian suddenly said. "Back then, your father graduated from Shrek Academy as well. He was also Shrek Academy's eternal pride."

"Dong'er, your second uncle and I may not understand that damned Shrek Academy, but your father told us that only by enrolling in Shrek Academy could you have a better future."

Wang Dong'er curled her lips.

That so-called better future merely meant becoming a better tool for Tang San's plan.

Still, if they learned about the things Shrek Academy had done, who knew what they would think?

But it was too early to play that card, so Wang Dong'er said nothing.

"Your second uncle and I must guard Haotian Fortress, so we cannot escort you back this time. In a while, I will have an elder take you back to Shrek Academy," Niu Tian said.

Niu Tian and Tai Tan indeed rarely left Haotian Fortress. Even when they did, they would not be gone for long.

If Wang Dong'er had not used Tang San's name as a pretext last time, they probably would not have gone out. They might even have stopped her from going to the Extreme North.

Naturally, Wang Dong'er would not refuse a bodyguard delivered to her door for free.

If she were not being too childish and if circumstances allowed it, she would have even wanted to shout when she returned to Shrek Academy, "Shrek, your emperor has returned!"

After making a few preparations, Wang Dong'er set off for Shrek Academy with an elder named Tang Ren.

With an elder at the level of a Titled Douluo accompanying her, the journey was far faster than returning on her own.

Looking at the majestic city before her, Wang Dong'er headed toward the eastern gate. Shrek Academy was always entered through the main gate in the east, while the western side led into Shrek City and allowed only exit, not entry.

It was currently the end of the day's lessons, when the students had been dismissed.

Since deciding to study in the Soul Tool Department as well, Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao had needed to go there every day to receive Zou Mengyao's instruction.

Xiao Xiao had it easier. She was not learning how to manufacture Soul Tools, only basic knowledge and how to skillfully use common Soul Tools.

Huo Yuhao, on the other hand, was struggling somewhat.

No matter what, a person's energy was limited. Even though Huo Yuhao had Mental Detection to assist his Soul Tool studies, he could not split one unit of time into two. As a result, his progress in learning Soul Tools remained rather slow.

However, Huo Yuhao had never mentioned using Mental Detection to assist his studies, and Zou Mengyao had never asked.

Their unwavering attendance at the Soul Tool Department these past days had improved Fan Yu's opinion of the two.

As for Wang Dong'er, who had never come, Fan Yu naturally assumed she looked down on the Soul Tool Department.

Zou Mengyao, however, had asked Xiao Xiao and learned that Wang Dong'er had taken a long leave from the academy, so she did not pay it much mind.

Click—

Using her key to open the door to Experimental Area No. 12, Wang Dong'er made her way familiarly to the area where Zou Mengyao taught.

"Dong'er!" Xiao Xiao spotted Wang Dong'er immediately, hurriedly set down the Soul Tool in her hand, and came over.

"Boss." Huo Yuhao greeted her as well.

"Teacher Zou, long time no see." Wang Dong'er greeted Zou Mengyao first. "Today's lesson should be over too, right? We'll head back first. I'll return to join the lessons tomorrow."

Zou Mengyao nodded. "Huo Yuhao's progress is a little slow, but he's fairly smart, so it's fine for now. As for you and Xiao Xiao, you don't need to learn how to manufacture Soul Tools, so there isn't really any progress to speak of. Just continue studying as usual."

"All right, then we'll be going."

Only after leaving the Soul Tool Department did Wang Dong'er ask Xiao Xiao, "So, did anything happen at the academy while I was gone?"

"Something really did happen—and it's huge!" Xiao Xiao borrowed a term she had learned from Wang Dong'er, spreading gossip the moment she opened her mouth.

"Zhou Yi got into a fight with Teacher Mu Jin!"

"Hm? Those two fought?" Wang Dong'er was surprised, though not overly so.

The two had long been at odds. It was somewhat shocking for teachers to come to blows, but not exactly strange.

The main question was: what could have made them completely tear off all pretense and fight directly inside Shrek Academy?

"Mm-hm." Xiao Xiao nodded and recounted everything.

As the teacher of Class One, Year One, the reason Zhou Yi had not initially come to teach the class was because Mu Jin had reported her.

The students should not have known about such matters, but no news was ever completely confidential. Zhou Yi wanted to conceal her situation, but Mu Jin had no such concerns. Once she and Zhou Yi had completely fallen out, aside from Shrek Academy's reputation, which still needed preserving, what did Zhou Yi have left to protect?

Mu Jin immediately accused Zhou Yi of three great crimes: disloyalty to Shrek Academy, cruelty toward students, and betrayal of friends. In an instant, she put both Zhou Yi and Shrek Academy over the fire.