506 Snow Empress!

The Soul Master system is very interesting. Unlike what many people imagine, Soul Ring and Soul Power Level are not interdependent, which means that the two can be separated or even exist independently.

To put it bluntly, not having a Sixth Soul Ring doesn't affect my breakthrough to level 60 at all.

Even if I don't attach Soul Ring.

It won't affect my cultivation reaching level 100.

Just like a game Ye Qingcang played before his transmigration, both the Genshin Impact and the original human can play it. It's just that the original human version might be more difficult and requires more skill. Some specific levels are indeed unavailable.

This principle also applies to the Soul Master system.

Let's not even talk about the level of Innate Soul Power.

Everyone's Innate Soul Power is different.

There's no way to unify them.

Take a Soul Master with Innate Soul Power Level 1 as an example.

It takes 100 experience points to go from level one to level two, which is equivalent to 100 hours of meditation. From level two to level three, level three to level four, level four to level five, and so on, all the way up to level nine. Each level requires 100 experience points, so in total, it means he would need to meditate for 800 hours to raise his Soul Power to level nine. Of course, this is just a hypothetical scenario.

The level of Innate Soul Power and the quality of physical fitness determine Soul Master's meditation time, which is the speed and upper limit of experience gain.

Some Soul Master can meditate for an hour.

Some Soul Master can only meditate for half an hour.

Even if there is plenty of time.

It will also be locked to a certain upper limit.

As for the fact that I could meditate for half an hour, I insisted on persisting.

Is this approach effective?

It can only be said that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Because the process of meditation is essentially about exploring oneself.

Especially the kind of meditation that enhances Soul Power.

Normal people after meditation.

After reaching the limit.

Everyone will feel extremely mentally exhausted.

I wouldn't say I can fall asleep the moment my head hits the pillow.

At the very least, I was extremely sleepy.

If you insist on pushing your limits, you will be overcome by sleepiness, fall into a coma, suffer mental damage, or even brain death. The extent of your suffering depends on your willpower.

Just like Huo Yuhao running in the original novel.

In the end, I was running entirely on my subconscious.

But when even the subconscious can't hold on anymore.

All that awaits him is physical collapse.

Because the subconscious mind will automatically activate the body's self-protection mechanism, which is similar to adrenaline. However, the adrenaline rush is instantaneous, while the subconscious mind controls the body to complete actions according to the imagined plan. These are two distinct paths.

Therefore, meditation is not something that can be improved by sitting for 100 hours.

The experience gained from it has different upper limits for each person.

It seems that all you need to do is meditate for 100 hours.

There are twenty-four hours in a day.

It only takes five days to upgrade.

But in reality, it might not even take fifty days to advance one level.

And break through from level nine to level ten.

The required experience points are 200.

There are no shortcuts in this process.

There's no way to obtain Soul Ring.

Therefore, he can only slowly grind down the progress bar from level nine to level ten. And at the moment he finishes grinding down the progress bar, his Soul Power will naturally reach level ten, and the empty Soul Ring slot will be unlocked.

At this point, he faced two different paths.

One method is to hunt Soul Beast and obtain Soul Ring.

One option is to retreat into seclusion and cultivate oneself diligently, continuing to accumulate experience.

The advantage of the former is speed. While hunting Soul Beast doesn't directly increase your Soul Power Level —at most, it only gives you some combat experience—absorbing Soul Ring provides three benefits. First, Soul Skill grant you your first fixed skill, similar to a spell template in some fantasy novels. Once solidified, it not only allows a mage apprentice to advance to a full-fledged mage but also grants the mage the ability to cast spells instantly. Of course, Soul Skill are only a weakened version of spell templates; at least many Soul Skill cannot be cast instantly. Second, attribute points. Although attribute points are randomly allocated based on the Soul Beast you hunt, even if they aren't evenly distributed or automatically allocated, higher base attributes still provide a significant boost to Soul Master's physical attributes, further increasing the maximum meditation time. Third, universal experience points, which is why many Soul Master often see their Soul Power Level increase by one or two levels after absorbing Soul Ring.

The latter offers no advantages.

I've already said I'll go into seclusion and cultivate myself diligently, slowly but surely.

There is clearly no shortcut.

In this way, there is one less skill template, one less attribute point that can improve physical fitness and increase experience gain speed, and one less general experience value. How can the latter surpass the former?

That's why Soul Master hunt for Soul Ring after reaching Soul Power Level. When they are young, they take advantage of their physical condition before it declines and work hard to cultivate. Only when they become Title Douluo can they breathe a sigh of relief, because the path after Level 90 depends entirely on hard work and perseverance.

But conversely...

Can you increase your Soul Power Level without absorbing Soul Ring?

Sure!

As long as you're not afraid of being slow!

Within the Spirit Hall, a scholar once conducted a study on this issue. He experimented on himself, and after reaching level 30 in Soul Power Level, he did not acquire a third Soul Ring. Instead, he spent three years successfully raising his Soul Power Level to level 31. Ultimately, this scholar stopped at level 42. In his lifetime, he accomplished two important theories. The first was that, as mentioned above Soul Power Level and Soul Ring are independent and separable. The second was that before his death, he absorbed Soul Ring third and fourth Soul Ring, demonstrating to everyone that although this method of discarding Soul Ring was slow, the requirements for absorbing Soul Ring remained unchanged, or even increased. This is also a rare case of both the third and fourth spirit rings reaching over 5,000 years, because the upper limit of Soul Ring absorption is determined by the body.

Another theory has emerged from this.

It was created by Tang Chen.

This is commonly known as Ring Detonation.

After Soul Ring is destroyed, it can slowly regenerate.

As long as the damage to the Soul Ring does not exceed 50%.

The Soul Ring will still exist.

However, if the damage rate of the Soul Ring exceeds 50%.

The Soul Ring will then shatter completely.

However, at this time, the Soul Master Ring Detonation will not lose their Soul Power because of losing their Soul Ring; their Soul Power Level remains fixed.

The Deity went a step further on this basis.

They discovered something called God-Given Soul Ring.

It can grant Soul Master Soul Ring.

Ye Qingcang currently possesses two God-Given Soul Ring with a maximum lifespan of 100,000 years. It's not that the Asura God lacks the ability to provide him with better ones, but rather that if the maximum lifespan of God-Given Soul Ring is unlocked, it's equivalent to absorbing the experience bar of the corresponding Deity to create such a Soul Ring. However, if Ye Qingcang were to act inhumanely and directly start absorbing the experience bar, there's a chance he might take a huge bite out of the Asura God's experience bar and then directly push his Sixth Sublimation to its maximum.

When Ye Qingcang arrived at that time.

His strength will leap to the First Level God.

Poseidon Tang San will completely lose the possibility of laning.

The Asura God certainly admired Ye Qingcang.

He also acknowledged his actions.

They will definitely help Ye Qingcang.

But his thinking still leans towards contradiction.

To put it bluntly, it's like the relationship between the Crown Prince and the emperor in ancient times. No matter how good the relationship between father and son is, the emperor will still say, "You can't take what I don't give you." Even if the Crown Prince only has one son, the Crown Prince, and the crown prince's performance is indeed impeccable, even making the emperor feel inferior in some aspects, knowing that the student will surpass the master, as the emperor, he will still appropriately reprimand the Crown Prince. As for whether he will be Intimidation in return, that depends on their respective methods. But in front of the outside world, the royal face still needs to be maintained.

Ye Qingcang and the Asura God.

It's just a copy of the Crown Prince and the Emperor.

As for Poseidon Tang San, he is an outsider.

Internal strife is acceptable.

However, we cannot abandon external affairs because of internal strife.

If you can kick me off.

Okay.

You are a more competent emperor than I am.

I can die in peace.

If you can't do it, then you should just follow along and learn as you go.

Therefore, it makes perfect sense that the relationship between Ye Qingcang and Evil God King Asura God is so complicated. Throughout five thousand years of history, apart from a very few people, most emperors and Crown Prince have had complicated relationships.

"Too bad, I can't get any freebies now."

The Dou Two Star System.

The Far North.

Snow-capped mountains, inside Ice Cave.

Ye Qingcang stopped and sighed softly.

Sisi warm air escaped from his mouth, instantly turning into wisps of white mist that spread out in front of him, but in the blink of an eye, they turned into powdery crystals that drifted with the wind and clung to the Ice Ridge in the Ice Cave.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

He assessed his own abilities.

Honestly.

Fighting a million-year-old Soul Beast is quite strenuous.

Because a million-year-old Soul Beast is equivalent to a Third Level God.

Even if he uses every trick in the book.

Their strength is nothing special.

To put it bluntly, even in his perfect state after Fifth Sublimation, he was only comparable to those Third Level God, but still somewhat inferior to Second Level God.

It is equivalent to Second Level God of about 0.8.

It is equivalent to a Third Level God of about 1.5.

His confidence in being able to rival Second Level God stems from the Chains of Heaven.

Even if it's just a replica.

Commonly known as counterfeit goods.

However, the original product is simply too high-quality.

It's like a mountain weighing a thousand tons.

Even if you make a life-size model out of plastic.

It weighs one ton.

It's not something anyone can lift.

But this thing is useless against the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

Because the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is not yet Deity.

What it lacks is the faith to forge a divine position.

Therefore, without the suppression of the Chains of Heaven, Ye Qingcang is only stronger than a typical Third Level God and slightly weaker than a typical Second Level God.

His strength is about the same as that of Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu.

Moreover, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King has a geographical advantage. He is not afraid of fighting at sea, but compared with a native sea beast like the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, his racial disadvantage is still undeniable.

Asking the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena for help is certainly an option.

But you said that we finally became allies.

Then, he turned around and killed the only million-year-old Soul Beast of the beast race.

That's not a fair thing to do!

We can't do that!

Besides, killing them would be a waste.

His Sixth Soul Ring has a lifespan of around 800,000 years.

Because his Fifth Soul Ring, Ice Empress, is 400,000 years old.

In this way, the million-year-old Soul Beast is a full two hundred thousand years larger than the Soul Ring he needs. Even if the energy of those two hundred thousand years were poured into Stellar Martial Arts, the resulting improvement would only be in the single digits. In addition, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena is the chief of the beast race on the Dou Two side. She can order the Deep Sea Demon Whale King of the Dou One Star System to work for her. Her identity as a dragon gives the Silver Deep Sea Demon Whale King Silver Dragon King this kind of Intimidation. However, even if Ye Qingcang is not afraid of wasting his time, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King will refuse to sacrifice itself to Ye Qingcang. This is because the Poseidon of Dou One is dead, and the path in front of it is extremely open. The temptation of immortality is right in front of it. Why would it give up its million years of hard work for the Silver Dragon King's order?

Moreover, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King also has a wife.

There were even children.

It's best for him to avoid taking on this debt if he can avoid it.

He was not a good person.

It has a bright side, and it also has a dark side.

But he still retains the luxury of conscience.

Therefore, after careful selection, the only one who fit his criteria was the Heavenly Snow Woman.

That is, the Snow Empress, ranked third among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts.

Because of the Evil Emperor.

That is, the Evil Eye Tyrant Master.

It ranks second among the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts.

It is the national emblem of the Sun Moon Empire, and also the emblem of one of the Sun Moon Empire's Royal Soul Engineer Corps. It can be said to be a symbol of the Sun Moon Empire's existence.

In addition, it is different from Di Tian.

The Evil Emperor specializes in spiritual power.

This thing is quite effective against Soul Tool.

Because Evil Emperor needs to do is activate Mental Interference.

Except for Kong Deming.

No other Soul Tool Master could pinpoint its location.

This is the principle of specialization.

In addition, for Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, Soul Beast specializing in spiritual power are quite rare. Ye Qingcang also has two God-Given Soul Ring, which means that Ye Qingcang only needs to find a Soul Beast of about 600,000 years to meet the requirements of the Sixth Soul Ring and bring his physical attributes to the theoretical maximum.

So, after going around in Doudou...

Ye Qingcang still arrived in the Far North.

Bringing Ice Empress with them.

Come find Snow Empress.

"I can only say you're pretty inhuman."

"Eating what's in your bowl."

"Keep an eye on what's in the pot."

"Having me isn't enough for you, you actually want to lay your hands on Sister Snow Empress."

The miniature humanoid Ice Empress, perched on Ye Qingcang's shoulder, tucked her little hands into her pockets and looked at the embryo not far away. She couldn't help but complain about Ye Qingcang's actions. However, despite her words, Ice Empress's hypocrisy and stubbornness were undeniable. So, after her initial complaints, she tried to save face by saying, "However, judging from the current situation... and from the perspective of the outcome... you really made the right choice coming to her. The path of human transformation is not easy; it's better to follow you into immortality."

"That depends on whether they're willing."

Ye Qingcang shook his head.

He took out a silver dragon scale from his pocket.

This is a keepsake given to him by the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena.

While Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena's influence in Dou One I was limited, this doesn't mean her influence in Dou Two was also limited. To be realistic, even the Heavenly Snow Woman, a being born of nature, belonging neither to the Human Race, and of the same race as the Five Great God Kings of the first generation, could only obey Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena's orders. This was because Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena controlled all magic in the world and was the source of all magic. The Heavenly Snow Woman could only represent the snow and ice elements, and naturally, she would be suppressed by the source.

Therefore, Ye Qingcang did not come with murderous intent.

Instead, they came with sincerity.

I hope to have a talk with this Snow Empress.

He sacrificed himself peacefully to make it his Sixth Soul Ring.