Letting the Ice and Snow Emperors Sacrifice

After the excitement subsided, Xue Tianxing suddenly thought of a crucial issue. The smile on his face instantly vanished as he said to Bing Xuan:

"Senior, my Martial Soul Evolution this time was actually by accident. I took the Phoenix Tree Fruit from the Ice-Fire Yin Yang Well, which unexpectedly triggered the evolution. I have no idea how to proceed with the evolution myself. What should I do?"

Xue Tianxing's tone was tinged with anxiety, fearing that this hard-won opportunity would be cut short due to a lack of method.

Upon hearing this, the Ice God chuckled gently and reassured him:

"You don't need to worry about that.

The most difficult part of a Martial Soul's evolution to the 'Ultimate' stage is taking the first step. As the saying goes, 'Every beginning is difficult.' The fact that you managed to initiate it at level forty has already surpassed even me in my time.

Over these hundreds of thousands of years, though I've only had a wisp of my soul remaining, I've been studying how to stabilize and advance this type of evolution. I've already figured out a complete path.

Since you've already crossed the most critical threshold, the subsequent steps will be much simpler."

Hearing this, Xue Tianxing's suspended heart finally settled, and he quickly pressed:

"Since you already have a method, Senior, why not tell me now?

I will definitely cultivate with all my might to complete the evolution as soon as possible!"

In Xue Tianxing's view, the sooner the evolution was completed, the faster his strength would increase, bringing him closer to his goal.

However, Bing Xuan shook his head and said solemnly:

"It's still too early. Cultivate with peace of mind first. When your Soul Power breaks through level seventy, return here, and I will impart the specific assessment content for the Divine Seat inheritance along with the method for Martial Soul Evolution."

Xue Tianxing's face was immediately filled with confusion:

"Why do I have to wait until level seventy?

I can understand if there are level requirements for the Divine Seat inheritance, but isn't it better for Martial Soul Evolution to be as fast as possible?

If I master the method in advance, perhaps I can complete the breakthrough even earlier."

"You are unaware of something."

Bing Xuan patiently explained:

"Martial Souls with ultimate attributes share a common trait – during the stage from level thirty to level seventy, their cultivation speed is significantly slower than ordinary Martial Souls. This is because the ultimate power needs constant refinement of its foundation and cannot be achieved overnight.

If you forcefully push the evolution before level seventy, it will only further burden the refinement of your Soul Power, making your cultivation speed even slower, and may even lead to an unstable foundation. Only when you break through level seventy, when the foundation of your ultimate power is completely stable and your cultivation speed picks up again, can you initiate the subsequent evolution. This will allow you to achieve twice the result with half the effort, without affecting your progress or compromising the quality of the evolution."

Xue Tianxing suddenly understood; so there was such a hidden aspect to it.

He no longer hesitated and nodded solemnly:

"I understand. Thank you for the reminder, Senior. I will focus on improving my Soul Power as you said and come back to find you after reaching level seventy."

"Mm."

The Ice God nodded with satisfaction and raised his hand, preparing to use his teleportation power to send Xue Tianxing back to the Altar. However, just then, he seemed to remember something and spoke again:

"By the way, the Ice Empress and the Ice Emperor outside are my subjects left in the Land of the Extreme North. For hundreds of thousands of years, they have guarded the Ice God Crystal with unwavering devotion.

If you are willing, when your strength is sufficient in the future, allow them to sacrifice themselves to you."

Xue Tianxing was stunned for a moment, then a flash of ecstasy crossed his eyes. The Ice Empress was a Soul Beast of nearly seven hundred thousand years, and the Ice Emperor also had nearly four hundred thousand years of cultivation. If they sacrificed themselves, it would not only bring two top-tier Soul Rings but also grant corresponding Soul Bones. This was an irresistible temptation for any Soul Master!

The Ice God seemed to see through his thoughts and continued:

"Moreover, when you ascend to the God Realm in the future, with the power of the Ice God and the God Realm, you can completely revive them and take them as your Subordinate Divine Beasts.

This way, they can both help you grow and follow you into the God Realm as divine beasts. No one in the God Realm will be able to find fault – after all, Subordinate Divine Beasts are different from Soul Beasts becoming gods."

This was truly a win-win situation!

Without any hesitation, Xue Tianxing nodded repeatedly in agreement:

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior! I understand. When the time is right in the future, I will discuss this matter with them."

Bing Xuan nodded slightly, said no more, and waved his hand. A gentle ice-attribute energy enveloped Xue Tianxing.

Xue Tianxing felt his vision blur, and the next second, he was standing back on the ancient Ice Jade Altar. The Ice God Crystal was still floating there.

As the blue and white light enveloping Xue Tianxing gradually dispersed, and he stood once again on the Altar, the Ice Emperor immediately stepped forward impatiently, her tone filled with urgency:

"Kid, how are you? Did you gain the recognition of the Ice God?"

Xue Tianxing looked down at her. Not only the Ice Emperor but also the Ice Empress beside her were gazing at him intently, their eyes full of anticipation and nervousness.

These two overlords of the Extreme North, when mentioning the Ice God, shed all their dominance, leaving only reverence for their faith.

Xue Tianxing nodded and said solemnly:

"Senior Ice God has recognized me. He told me to come back here at level seventy to officially inherit the Divine Seat of the Ice God."

"Inherit the Divine Seat..."

The Ice Empress and the Ice Emperor simultaneously gasped, their eyes instantly filled with deep envy.

For Soul Beasts, becoming a god meant eternal life, meaning they would no longer have to face the life-or-death Heavenly Tribulation every hundred thousand years. This was their ultimate dream.

However, they also knew that they had been guarding this place for so many years, and the Ice God Crystal had shown no reaction, dooming them to be without a Divine Seat. Now, seeing Xue Tianxing obtain such an opportunity, their hearts were filled with envy, but more so with obedience to the Ice God's will.

Xue Tianxing took in their expressions and slowly spoke:

"By the way, Senior Ice God also asked me to pass on a message to you both."

"Does the Ice God have something to say to us?"

The Ice and Snow Empresses' eyes lit up instantly. They leaned forward slightly, their faces full of reverence.

Receiving a personal message from the deity they worshipped was a great honor for them.

The Ice Emperor urged impatiently:

"Hurry up and tell us! What does the Ice God want to say to us?"

Xue Tianxing cleared his throat and relayed Bing Xuan's words verbatim:

"The Ice God said he has always seen your hundreds of thousands of years of guarding the Ice God Crystal. He feels fortunate to have such devout followers.

However, due to the rule that Soul Beasts cannot become gods, he cannot pass on a Divine Seat to you.

But he also said that if you wish to attain eternal life and touch the realm of gods, there is another way—that is to offer yourselves as sacrifices to me in the future, while retaining your soul imprints.

When I inherit the Ice God's position and ascend to the God Realm, I will be able to use divine authority to resurrect you in the God Realm, transforming you into Subordinate Divine Beasts. From then on, you will possess eternal life and no longer suffer from Heavenly Tribulations."