Gaze of a God

The cold, crisp shout of Snow Empress rang out across the heavens and earth, carrying an unquestionable, supreme majesty!

Creak—!

The fist of the Titan Snow Demon King stopped abruptly three inches above your head, the gust of wind it generated ruffling your hair.

The Ice Bear King slammed on the brakes, sliding hundreds of meters across the ice surface before coming to a halt, looking at the phantom in the sky with a face full of grievance.

After a patient explanation (or rather, bamboozling) from Snow Empress, the two great beasts finally understood the "cause and effect."

So, it was all for the grand plan of becoming a god!

Although they were half-skeptical about this "God of Time" claim, since it was the choice of Snow Empress, they had no option but to obey.

"Strange..."

Snow Empress scanned her surroundings, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

"Where is Bing Di? Why is she not here?"

As the second of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, Bing Di, had always been inseparable from Snow Empress. With such a massive commotion, how could she not have appeared?

The Titan Snow Demon King and the Ice Bear King looked at each other, their faces blank with confusion.

"We don't know. A few days ago, Bing Di said she was going into seclusion to break through the four-hundred-thousand-year bottleneck, and we haven't seen her since."

"No need to look for her; she is no longer in the Far North."

You spoke calmly, your tone carrying a hint of playfulness.

"What do you mean?"

Snow Empress whipped her head around to look at you, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

You sighed, putting on a look of feigned regret.

"My Epitaph allowed me to see a scene from the past."

"Not long ago, that long-lost million-year soul beast—Tian Meng Ice Silkworm—returned."

"He used flowery words to deceive Bing Di, tricking her into sacrificing herself to a human boy with only a dozen levels of soul power, becoming that person's second martial soul."

"What?!!!"

This news struck like a bolt of lightning, leaving every beast present with their scalps tingling!

Bing Di... was kidnapped? And sacrificed to a weak human with only a dozen levels of power?

This was nothing short of a supreme humiliation for the Far North!

"Tian! Meng! Ice! Silkworm!"

The voice of Snow Empress turned instantly bone-chilling, the surrounding temperature plummeting so sharply that even the air froze into ice shards.

In her ice-blue eyes, a tangible, burning rage ignited!

She never imagined that the useless ice silkworm they once kept as food would dare to commit such an act!

That was her sister! The closest being to her in this entire world!

If anyone else had said this, Snow Empress might have doubted it.

But you were different.

You were the successor of the God of Time, the chosen one who controlled the past and the future!

Your words were divine oracles!

Snow Empress believed this without a shred of doubt, the killing intent in her heart boiling to its peak.

The die was cast; no matter how furious Snow Empress was, it was of no use.

She looked at the two beasts before her who were so loyal to her, and a trace of reluctance flashed in her eyes.

Since the die was cast, she could only seek a path of survival for them.

"Xiao Bai."

Snow Empress looked at the simple-minded Ice Bear King, her tone softening.

"Your cultivation is already approaching the three-hundred-thousand-year mark. The next lightning tribulation will be several times more powerful than the last; with your current foundation, you have a slim chance of survival."

"Rather than being reduced to ashes in the tribulation, why not... come with me."

"Go with you?" Xiao Bai froze for a moment, then immediately understood what Snow Empress meant.

It glanced at the seemingly weak human standing to the side; although it was somewhat reluctant, since it was the order of its godmother (Snow Empress), it would obey unconditionally!

"Fine! As long as I can be with Snow Empress, Xiao Bai is willing to sacrifice!"

You stood to the side, the corners of your mouth curling upward wildly, barely managing to hold back a laugh.

What do you call this? This is called buy-one-get-one-free! This is top-tier after-sales service!

A two-hundred-and-ninety-thousand-year beast soul ring, and a sentient one at that—this was like a pie falling from the sky!

"Since that is the case, I shall reluctantly (ecstatically) accept."

The sacrificial ritual began once more.

[This time, it was a thick and violent surge of ice and snow power.]

[As the figure of Xiao Bai gradually dissipated, a blood-red spirit ring (red with gold patterns for those over 200,000 years) slowly settled onto your body.]

[Eighth spirit ring, acquired!]

[Your spirit power surged once more, breaking directly through the level 85 threshold!]

[A 16-year-old level 85 Spirit Douluo! Even a rocket couldn't keep up with this cultivation speed!]

[Returning fully loaded!]

[After bidding farewell to the reluctant Titan Snow Demon King, you left the Far North with your two great beast spirit souls.]

[Upon returning to the Body Sect, you didn't rest, immediately convening a meeting of the highest-ranking elders.]

[You knew that time was running out. The war machine of the Sun Moon Empire was about to start, and a chaotic era was approaching.]

[To gain a foothold in this chaotic world, the Body Sect must become stronger!]

[Your gaze turned to a location on the map—the Sunset Forest, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!]

[That place was one of the three great treasure basins, and more importantly, the "back garden" left behind by Tang San ten thousand years ago.]

["So what if it's Tang San's private property? Anything I set my eyes on is mine!"]

[A flash of ruthlessness crossed your eyes.]

[After hearing your plan, Du Busi didn't hesitate, slamming his hand on the table: "Let's do it! I've long found that place an eyesore; it's the perfect time to see what treasures are hidden there!"]

[With this level 98 Super Douluo acting as your escort, this mission was guaranteed to succeed!]

[A week later, deep in the Sunset Forest.]

[Guided by the Epitaph, you avoided countless poisonous insects and fierce beasts, finally finding the mysterious valley shrouded in toxic miasma.]

[With a casual wave of his hand, Du Busi tore a hole through the Jade Phosphorus Seven Absolute Flowers toxic miasma, which was potent enough to kill a Spirit Saint.]

[You stepped inside.]

[Before your eyes lay a strange pool of water; one side was icy blue, the other a scorching vermilion, clearly defined and never encroaching upon one another.]

[In the center of the pool, countless rare flowers and herbs vied for beauty.]

[Among them, a large, golden flower emitting a rich fragrance was particularly eye-catching.]

[It actually spoke in a human voice: "Humans? How could humans possibly break in here?!"]

[Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb]

[The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, a paradise on earth.]

[Facing a garden full of heavenly treasures, you ignored the chattering Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb and immediately entered "stocking mode."]

[With the deductions of the Epitaph, those immortal herbs that usually required specific techniques and would be ruined by the slightest mishandling were as easy to pull up as radishes in your hands.]

["Stop! Despicable humans! You are not welcome here!"]

[The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb was furious. As the manager of this place, it felt offended.]

[At its command, the surrounding plant spirit beasts awakened one after another, vines dancing wildly and toxic mist spreading as they attempted to drive you out.]

["Noisy."]

[You and Du Busi exchanged a glance and simultaneously released your martial spirits.]

[BOOM—!]

[Two terrifyingly immense auras instantly swept across the entire area!]

[Du Busi, a level 98 Super Douluo, his dark green spirit power as deep and oppressive as an abyss!]

[You, a level 85 Spirit Douluo, the spirit ring configuration behind you—two purple, two black, three red, and one red-gold—blinded every plant spirit beast present!]

[The once aggressive plant army froze in place instantly.]

[The Fragrant Silk Immortal Herb trembled so violently its petals shook; its previously upright stem slumped, and its attitude did a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn.]

["Ahem... well, the two lords have traveled a long way, you must be tired. These immortal herbs... please, take whatever you like, don't be polite! As long as you don't damage our roots, take whatever you want!"]

[Those who know the times are wise, and plants are no exception.]

["You're sensible."]

[You nodded with satisfaction and retracted your aura. After all, it was a sustainable resource point, and you didn't intend to wipe it out completely.]

[Next came the main event.]

[You activated the Epitaph again, beginning to deduce the optimal combinations for these immortal herbs.]

[Soon, a perfect "immortal herb set menu" appeared in your mind.]

["Teacher, eat according to this prescription, and it will guarantee you break through your limits!"]

[You handed several immortal herbs with complementary attributes to Du Busi.]

[Looking at the highly toxic items in his hand—enough to kill a Title Douluo—Du Busi didn't hesitate in the slightest and swallowed them in one gulp!]

[This is trust! A bond forged in life and death!]

[Just one month later.]

[The sky above the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well changed color, and a terrifying aura that seemed capable of tearing the firmament apart erupted from the body of Du Busi!]

[The second soul core, successfully condensed!]

[Level 99! Limit Douluo!]

[Du Busi looked up and let out a long roar that shook the air for a hundred miles. The bottleneck that had plagued him for years was finally broken today! The Body Sect finally had a true Limit Douluo!]

[Watching your teacher in his ecstasy, the corners of your mouth curled upward.]

[Next, it was your turn.]

[You sat cross-legged and, following the plan deduced from the Epitaph, began to consume your share of the opportunity.]

[However, the moment you entered deep meditation.]

[An inexplicable chill suddenly surged into your heart.]

[You felt... as if, from somewhere in the dark, a pair of high and mighty eyes were peering through the endless void, watching you coldly!]

[Within that gaze, there was scrutiny, there was confusion, and even more so... a hint of killing intent!]