An unexpected arrival

Before coming to the Extreme North, Chen Feng knew that something unexpected would happen.

But the journey had been relatively smooth so far, which kept him on edge the whole time.

Now, as he felt the ground begin to tremble, Chen Feng finally felt a weight lifted from his shoulders.

"What happened?" Tang San asked, frowning as he prepared to start a fire.

"Some powerful being is approaching," Gu Yue Ling said in a deep voice.

"Is it Soul Beast?" Oscar had barely uttered the question when he realized he'd asked a pointless question.

This is the Extreme North; anything that could create such a commotion while moving couldn't possibly be human.

"I'll go out and take a look," Tang Hao said, and walked towards the cave entrance.

"Be careful." Chen Xin said, glancing at the Ice Fang Dragon as she noticed that it had already shrunk into a corner.

They were clearly terrified of the entity that caused the ground to tremble.

"To cause such a commotion, the opponent must be quite large. Judging from the Ice Fang Dragon's performance, its strength is probably terrifying as well," Chen Feng said, looking at Gu Yue Ling.

"The one that fits the criteria of being large in size and powerful is most likely the Titan Snow Demon King," Gu Yue Ling said.

Her expression was somewhat serious, but she wasn't nervous.

That's normal. Even if it were the Titan Snow Demon King, she wouldn't be afraid.

"But why would Titan Snow Demon King suddenly come here?" Chen Feng seemed to be talking to himself, or perhaps discussing the matter with Gu Yue Ling.

"It is indeed quite strange. If we want a reasonable explanation, it might be that the Soul Beast we encountered along the way reported our whereabouts to the Titan Snow Demon King," Gu Yue Ling pondered.

"That's certainly possible." Chen Feng nodded. Through his observation just now, he was certain of one thing: the current situation was not caused by Gu Yue Ling.

The situation described by Gu Yue Ling does indeed make sense. Er Ming had a similar ability in the Star Dou Great Forest, so it's normal for Titan Snow Demon King to be able to do the same.

"Should we run away now?" Ning Rongrong asked worriedly.

"Let's prepare first," Chen Xin said solemnly.

Dugu Bo pointed to the cave entrance, "Let's go over there first, it'll be easier to escape if things get bad."

If we stay in the cave, it would be bad if the entrance got blocked.

No one objected, and they all moved closer to the cave entrance, ready to escape at any moment.

According to intelligence, the Titan Snow Demon King is a powerful being that is more than 100,000 years old, so there is definitely no hope of confronting it head-on.

At this moment, Tang Hao had already seen the figure of the Titan Snow Demon King, a giant whose height was estimated to be over a hundred meters, and which was still several hundred meters away from where they were.

It looks quite far, but for a being like the Titan Snow Demon King, it's just a matter of a blink of an eye to get there.

Tang Hao was already considering retreating. He planned to take the children and leave. Even though he was a typical brute, he knew that this kind of being was not someone to be trifled with.

However, when Tang Hao saw the Titan Snow Demon King, the Titan Snow Demon King also saw him.

What Tang Hao didn't know was that right next to the Titan Snow Demon King, a clear, cold female voice was being carried into its ears by howling wind and snow.

Hearing the voice in his ear, Titan Snow Demon King nodded slightly.

Tang Hao had expected the Titan Snow Demon King to charge straight at him, but to his surprise, the other party stopped and uttered a deep male voice.

"Human, what brings you here?"

Tang Hao stopped in his tracks as he headed back to the cave and called out to the Titan Snow Demon King:

"We meant no harm, and we didn't harm any Soul Beast along the way. We're here simply to seek Soul Beast help."

His expression was somewhat solemn, and the oppressive feeling brought by the hundred-meter giant was still very strong, but the words of the Titan Snow Demon King in the next second made Tang Hao somewhat stunned.

"Humans, do not shout loudly in the snow-capped mountains, it will cause avalanches."

Tang Hao was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, "How could you hear me if I didn't shout? And why are you still concerned about this kind of thing at a time like this?"

Titan Snow Demon King seemed to know what he was thinking and continued in that deep voice:

"Speak at a normal volume, I can hear you."

Tang Hao lowered his voice as if to comply, "Then what brings you here, sir?"

"I'm just here to check things out." Titan Snow Demon King didn't approach any further, maintaining a certain distance, seemingly as a way of showing goodwill.

"Also, I have a question."

"Please ask, sir."

"Is the help you're talking about in order to obtain Soul Ring?"

"Yes."

"But as far as I know, obtaining Soul Ring requires hunting Soul Beast," Titan Snow Demon King said, staring intently at Tang Hao. "I want to see the Soul Beast from which you obtained the Soul Ring."

The people at the cave entrance heard the entire conversation. Dugu Bo glanced at the Ice Fang Dragon inside the cave and asked Chen Xin:

"What do you say now?"

"No matter what, we need to let the Ice Fang Dragon show itself first," Chen Xin replied.

The Ice Fang Dragon is now inside the cave, while they guard the entrance, making it seem as if the Ice Fang Dragon is their beastman.

This definitely won't do; we need to send Ice Fang Dragon out to show some goodwill.

Gu Yue Ling turned to look into the cave, seemingly about to do something, but before she could, Chen Feng waved to the Ice Fang Dragon and said:

"Your leader is summoning you. Do you wish to go out?"

Ice Fang Dragon hesitated for a moment, then stood up and walked over.

The crowd made way for it, and the Ice Fang Dragon emerged from the cave. As it passed Gu Yue Ling, it lowered its head slightly.

After the Ice Fang Dragon left, Chen Feng said:

"Let's go out and take a look. This Titan Snow Demon King is communicative and doesn't seem to have any ill intentions."

"No, we can't stay here. The situation is still unclear, we can't take any risks," Chen Xin said sternly.

"Alright," Chen Feng said with some regret. He was quite eager to see what the Titan Snow Demon King looked like.

Gu Yue Ling stood calmly to the side, her thoughts unreadable.

The conversation outside continued, and when the Ice Fang Dragon appeared before the Titan Snow Demon King, it asked with some confusion:

"Haven't you started yet?"

"No, we've already obtained Soul Ring," Tang Hao said.

Titan Snow Demon King paused for a moment, then said:

"It seems I'm quite ignorant; you humans have actually developed such technology."

"There are actually only a few people who know this skill nowadays," Tang Hao said.

"Why not spread it so that more people can learn it?" Titan Snow Demon King asked.

"There are still some problems that haven't been resolved," Tang Hao replied vaguely.

He was probably aware of some of Chen Feng's concerns, but there was no need to explain them in detail to Titan Snow Demon King.

Titan Snow Demon King didn't delve deeper; it continued to ask:

"Does anyone else need Soul Ring? Perhaps I can help you find one."

"Are you willing to help us?" Tang Hao asked doubtfully.

"Your goodwill towards Soul Beast will benefit us Soul Beast by increasing your strength," Titan Snow Demon King said frankly.

The reasons it gave were perfectly reasonable, stemming purely from self-interest.

At the cave entrance, Chen Feng looked at his master again. Chen Xin pondered for a moment and said:

"I'll take you outside to have a look around; the rest of you stay here."

That way, even if something happens, he's confident he can bring Chen Feng back.

Upon arriving near Tang Hao, Chen Feng finally spotted the Titan Snow Demon King.

But when he saw the giant, his first thought was that it would be really great to sit on its shoulders and be carried around.

He immediately became puzzled: why was Erming so small, even though they were Er Ming of Tai Tan Bloodline?

After thinking it over, the most likely reason is that Er Ming is still young. Once it cultivates to the level of Titan Snow Demon King, its size may increase considerably.

"Your Excellency, we do indeed have people who need Soul Ring," Chen Feng said to Titan Snow Demon King.

"Tell me your needs." Titan Snow Demon King's gaze fell on Chen Feng.

"We want to know if there are still Ice Rock Monster here that are around Ten-Thousand-Year old?" Chen Feng stated his goal.

This type of Soul Beast has the ability to suddenly recover its spirit and some Soul Power after reaching its limit, which is why everyone previously thought it was the most suitable Soul Beast for Oscar.

"Also, I can tell you where the Ice Rock Monster live, but you'll have to go and negotiate with them yourselves afterward," said Titan Snow Demon King.

"Of course, I also have another target Soul Beast. I wonder if I could ask Lord Snow Demon King for assistance?" Chen Feng asked.

What is it?

"Snow Woman"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Frozen Wasteland seemed to fall silent for a moment, and the Titan Snow Demon King even showed a surprised expression.

"Snow Woman?"

"Yes."

"What kind of ability do you need to find the Snow Girl?" asked the Titan Snow Demon in confusion.

For so many years, it had never seen such a bold person, actually searching for the Soul Ring on the Snow Woman's head.

"I want to gain the ability to maintain my own will. I've heard that only the Snow Woman in the Extreme North possesses this ability," Chen Feng replied.

"Ah, that's true." Titan Snow Demon King suddenly realized, and then said:

I might not be able to make that request.

"Say yes." A clear, cold female voice suddenly rang in its ear.

"I have to think about it."

Titan Snow Demon King pondered for two seconds as if he were deep in thought, then nodded and said:

"I can take you to find the Snow Woman."

Chen Feng raised his eyebrows; he sensed something was amiss.

Titan Snow Demon King's expression just now clearly indicated that he was going to refuse, but for some reason he suddenly changed his mind.

Moreover, this change was somewhat abrupt, and the subsequent considerations seemed rather weak.

Chen Feng's gaze began to sweep around the Titan Snow Demon King, sensing that some unknown factor had appeared here.

However, this search was clearly futile, so he quickly gave up and simply suppressed his doubts.

"However, as one of the three major races, the Snow Woman reside in the Core Area. Are you sure you want to go?" the Titan Snow Demon King asked.

"Xiao Feng, this is Life Forbidden Zone," Chen Xin said in a deep voice.

He didn't want Chen Feng to take any risks; going to the Core Area was far too dangerous no matter how you looked at it.

"Master, I need this Soul Ring; it's very important to me," Chen Feng said earnestly to Chen Xin.

Chen Xin wanted to continue offering advice, but suddenly remembered something and asked seriously:

"Is there something wrong with your Martial Soul?"

"Not yet." Chen Feng shook his head.

"Not yet." Chen Xin muttered these three words, her expression turning somewhat grim.

Chen Feng summoned his Martial Soul Tai Chi Bagua Sword, and showed Chen Xin its Yang Sword form. Then he pointed to the Yin-Yang Tai Chi Diagram on the hilt of the Sword Guard without saying anything.

But Chen Xin had already figured it out. The pattern was a blend of black and white. Since the white part had a special shape, the black part would most likely have one as well.

And the black sword

"Okay, I'll go to the Core Area with you." Chen Xin let out a breath and then said to Tang Hao:

"Take the rest of the group to the Ice Rock Monster's habitat. If you find anything amiss, leave immediately."

This is to prevent them from being wiped out in one fell swoop. Chen Feng must find a way to solve the problem of his Martial Soul. Chen Xin cannot let his disciple take the risk alone.

But there's no need for others to follow; if something really happens, it'll just result in a few more corpses.

After all, that was the heart of Life Forbidden Zone.

Tang Hao frowned. He thought highly of Chen Feng and didn't want to leave like a coward with the others, so he remained silent.

Seeing this, Chen Xin said:

"You have to take all these children back with you. Don't forget your son is still inside."

Tang Hao paused for a moment, then said:

"I will be waiting for you in Winter City."

"Mm." Chen Xin nodded.

The three returned to the cave entrance and told the others what had happened. Ning Rongrong immediately said:

"I want to go with Xiao Feng."

"Rongrong, be good." Chen Xin said sternly.

"I won't listen." Ning Rongrong walked over and grabbed Chen Feng's arm, indicating that she would absolutely not leave.

"Dad, I want to go see the Core Area," Tang San said to Tang Hao.

"Ahem, I don't think I'm in that much of a rush for my Soul Ring," Oscar said with a light cough.

"I don't think this Titan Snow Demon King has any ill intentions," Gu Yue Ling added.

She was somewhat unhappy at this moment. This Core Area of Soul Beast Gathering Place wasn't some kind of inferno, so why were they all acting like it was a matter of life and death?

"Ling'er is right, there's no need for you to be so nervous. Titan Snow Demon King is one of the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Extreme North, and I was invited into the Core Area by Titan Snow Demon King this time, so nothing will happen," Chen Feng said.

If the Titan Snow Demon King really wanted to kill someone, he wouldn't need to go through all this trouble; he could have just done it directly.

Since the Titan Snow Demon King chose to invite Chen Feng into the Core Area, it means that the other party has something to do, which is very likely related to the unknown factor from earlier.

Actually, Chen Feng was somewhat inclined to have Gu Yue Ling go in with him, as that would definitely increase their safety.

However, he couldn't find a reasonable explanation, nor could he reveal Gu Yue Ling's identity, so he had no choice but to give up.

After much persuasion, the group was finally divided into two teams.

Chen Feng and Chen Xin will accompany the Titan Snow Demon King into the Core Area, while the others will go to find the habitat of the Ice Rock Monster.

The group then parted ways.