Continuous Advancement, Setting Out for Jialing Pass

The vortex of Soul Power spun faster and faster, its center compressed into a single point of deep blue solid ice crystal by extreme pressure.

With each rotation, the meridians are subjected to tremendous pulling force.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Dai Huabin's forehead, but the sweat was immediately frozen into tiny white frosts by the surrounding cold air.

He continued to mobilize the remaining Frost Dragon power, peeling away the layers of raging dragon energy and pressing it all into the rotating core.

Ice Empress stood ten meters away, arms crossed.

"This kid is really bold, daring to condense Soul Core of Ultimate Ice at level 60."

Snow Empress stood to the side, speaking calmly.

"His vital energy is very strong, his meridians are resilient enough, and that piece of Ice Jade Scorpion Torso Bone was a great help."

"Too."

Ice Empress snorted and turned his head to the side.

"If it were any other Soul Master, daring to act so recklessly, their body would have been burst apart by the vortex of Soul Power long ago."

Di Lingxi peeked out from behind Zhu Lu, staring curiously at the deep blue ice mist that was rising around Dai Huabin.

"Huabin's body is covered in ice. Is he going to freeze himself into an ice sculpture?"

Zhu Lu took Di Lingxi's hand and shook her head.

"No, he's breaking through."

"If it's frozen solid, can I use the Golden Dragon Spear to break it open?"

"Don't move, you'll disturb him."

Di Lingxi said "Oh," stood up obediently, and casually took out another dried fruit from her pocket and put it in her mouth.

Time seemed to pass incredibly slowly at the bottom of the valley.

An hour passed in the blink of an eye.

The deep blue crystal core within Dai Huabin's body finally took shape, hovering firmly in the center of his dantian, breathing in and out the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth with a strange rhythm.

The meridians, which had been completely depleted, were quickly replenished by the pure, extremely cold Soul Power the moment the crystal core began to rotate.

The surge of Soul Power brought about by the breakthrough not only did not stop, but instead, driven by the Soul Core, it broke through several barriers with unstoppable momentum.

Level 61.

Level 63.

Level 65.

Once the energy within his body had stabilized and settled, his Soul Power Level finally settled at level sixty-seven.

A Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Sub-Dragon Soul Bone, and his self-formed first Soul Core allowed him to directly surpass all the accumulations required for the early stage of Soul Emperor.

Dai Huabin opened his eyes and stood up from the ground.

"Martial Soul Possession"

Platinum tiger fur quickly returned to his arms, a majestic king-shaped pattern appeared on his forehead, and extremely cold ice crystal patterns emanated from his entire body.

Immediately afterwards, six neatly arranged Soul Ring rose up from beneath his feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, red.

The last, blood-red, Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring was exceptionally dazzling, radiating a solemn and imposing dragon's might.

Level 67 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor.

Zhu Lu quickly stepped forward and handed over a clean, soft cloth.

"Apply some face cream."

Dai Huabin took the soft cloth and wiped his forehead, then casually pinched the back of Zhu Lu's hand.

How are you feeling?

Zhu Lu smiled, pursing her lips.

"I just tried my Fifth Soul Skill, and it's at least twice as fast as before, plus the sensory input from the skull is very clear."

Dai Huabin turned around, faced Bi Ji was standing to the side, and solemnly bowed.

"Thank you, Sister Bi Ji."

Bi Ji shook her head and spoke gently.

"This was the Frost Dragon Lizard's own choice, so you don't need to thank me. Since I agreed to travel with you, it's my duty to protect you along the way."

Ice Empress walked over and looked Dai Huabin up and down a few times.

"Level 67, so-so. But now that the Ultimate Ice within you has formed Soul Core loop, you don't have to worry about running out of Soul Power anymore."

"I have to thank Sister Bing'er for her guidance all this time."

Dai Huabin added a sentence.

Ice Empress's lips twitched slightly, he gave a soft snort, and turned his head away.

"You smooth talker, who is your Sister Bing'er?"

Snow Empress stepped forward, tucked a stray strand of white hair behind her ear, and gently reminded her.

"Now that this matter is settled, and we're not far from the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest, it's time for us to set off."

Dai Huabin nodded.

The task of acquiring the Soul Ring has been more than completed; now it's time for the official training journey.

"Let's go, let's leave the forest first, head to Jialing Pass, and then finally travel through the Mingdou Mountain Range to the Sun Moon Empire."

After leaving the Core Area Star Dou Great Forest, head northeast.

The trees along the official road gradually thinned out, and the terrain became more open.

Di Lingxi chewed on dried meat, walking very fast, occasionally kicking away pebbles on the roadside.

"Huabin, what good food does the Heavenly Soul Empire have?"

Dai Huabin took out a pouch of water from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to her.

"When we get to the big city, I'll take you to eat roasted whole lamb. The lamb from the north of the Heavenly Soul Empire doesn't have a gamey smell."

"Then let's go buy it now."

Di Lingxi swallowed the dried meat, stopped in her tracks, and tugged at his sleeve.

Zhu Lu walked beside Dai Huabin and took out a map from her sleeve, spreading it out.

"According to the route, we need to cross the southern province of the Heavenly Soul Empire first, and it will take us half a day to get to Jialing Pass."

Ice Empress walked forward with their arms behind their heads, stepping on the pebbles in front of them.

"What's so interesting about a dilapidated pass? It was mostly repaired and dismantled after the war ten thousand years ago."

"There's no harm in going to take a look."

Dai Huabin put away the water bag, his tone very natural.

As a time traveler, Jialing Pass holds immense significance in my memory.

That's where the original Shrek Seven Devils fought the Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago; the Battle of the Two Gods took place there.

Even if ten thousand years have passed, he still wants to stand on that land and take a look, just as a way of checking off a landmark.

If one can sense some remnants of laws left behind from the ancient war of gods, it will also be a test of one's Dao Heart.

Snow Empress walked on the far left, her white dress swaying gently in the breeze.

"Human cities and towns change very quickly; even after ten thousand years, the landscape will be transformed."

Bi Ji smiled beside her.

"It's worth a look; after all, it's the site of a divine war."

"Since Sister Bi Ji has said so, then we definitely have to go."

Dai Huabin turned to look at Zhu Lu.

Zhu Lu put the map back into her Storage Soul Tool and nodded obediently.

"I'll listen to you."

Di Lingxi tilted her head back, her long golden hair blowing wildly in the wind.

"Let's make this clear first: if we don't have a whole roasted lamb when we get to Jialing Pass, you'll have to compensate me with ten roasted wild rabbits."

"Enough to fill you up."

Dai Huabin reached out and ruffled her hair.

Di Lingxi didn't dodge; instead, she took the opportunity to wipe the oil stains from her hands on the hem of his clothes.

Dai Huabin glanced down at the oil stain on the hem of his clothes, feeling somewhat helpless.

Zhu Lu smiled slightly, pursed her lips, and skillfully took out a handkerchief to wipe his clothes clean.

Ice Empress turned around and pursed their lips.

"You humans are so troublesome. If you're going to travel, just travel. Instead, you eat and drink all the way, like you're on a spring outing."

"Sister Bing'er, you just ate three packets of roasted chestnuts."

Zhu Lu whispered a reminder.

Ice Empress paused, turning their face towards a large tree by the roadside.

"That's just killing time, it has nothing to do with being greedy."

Snow Empress shook her head, not exposing her.

The group moved very quickly, and even without going all out, they covered hundreds of miles in half a day.