Successor

"Identity?" Xiao Han was completely bewildered. Was there some unknown explanation behind this?

Then...

Xiao Han shook his head, "The era of Senior Ice Emperor is too far back, how could a junior like me know the reasons behind it?"

"Actually, this isn't some kind of secret," the Ice Emperor Remnant Soul said with a faint smile.

"However, the truth may have a great psychological impact on people's perceptions."

The remnant soul's eyes suddenly changed, and it said in a deep voice, "If I were to say..."

"Does Ice Emperor not belong to any race?"

Xiao Han asked in astonishment, "What do you mean, senior?"

"The literal meaning," the remnant soul explained slowly, "The Fierce Qi Continent is home to countless races: Human Race, Magical Beast, Barbarian Tribe..."

"However, you are ultimately one of those special beings who do not belong to these categories."

"They are born of nature, unique in the world, and walk alone in this world..."

"According to what you said, senior..." Xiao Han suddenly realized, "Is this what Senior Ice Emperor is like?"

"Your acceptance level is quite high?!" The remnant soul was surprised to see Xiao Han's indifference.

"To be honest," Xiao Han chuckled, "Senior, you may not know this, but the Dou Di powerhouse most recent to our time also did not belong to any race."

"That Dou Di was cultivated by transforming Exotic Fire Incarnation."

"Oh?" The Ice Emperor Remnant Soul exclaimed in surprise, "That's quite unusual."

While the power of Exotic Fire in ancient times was indeed formidable, that was mainly due to their higher level of power, which gave them considerable strength in assisting in combat.

However, without the help of a powerful figure, the power of the Exotic Fire, though strong, can only inspire fear and cannot reach the terrifying level of Dou Di who can destroy the world and shatter the continent.

"The Dou Di you mentioned does indeed have similarities to the Ice Emperor."

The Ice Emperor Remnant Soul seemed to be lost in some kind of memory, and an endless loneliness suddenly emanated from it. "Ice Emperor was actually a product of the situation on the continent at that time."

"Due to the sudden and drastic change"

At that time, the Fierce Qi Continent was plunged into immense disaster, especially in the early stages. The strange powers of those beings caught everyone off guard, vast swathes of land fell, and countless powerful figures perished.

Mentioning these things, the Ice Emperor Remnant Soul inadvertently revealed a strong killing intent, which he then quickly suppressed.

"The Evil Clan?" Xiao Han asked with certainty.

"Yes." The remnant soul nodded slightly. "That's how those guys refer to themselves."

"I suppose you're aware of the other party's abilities." The remnant soul's voice sounded weary and sorrowful.

"Without a doubt, the power used by the opponent is a level higher than the Dou Qi of our Fierce Qi Continent."

"That's why our strongest warriors were constantly hampered and suffered considerable losses in the early stages of the battle."

"It wasn't until later, when the effects of rare Mysterious Object like Exotic Fire were unexpectedly discovered, that we were able to resist it to some extent."

"But that's all there is to it." The Ice Emperor Remnant Soul changed the subject. "These cannot stop the decline of our Fierce Qi Continent, especially in terms of top-tier combat power, where there are still significant limitations."

"And that's how Ice Emperor came to be."

The remnant soul spoke as if it were merely an observer, calmly describing the scene from that time.

"Just when the situation on the mainland was critical, in the Northernmost Land, right here..." The remnant soul pointed to the ground.

"Amidst endless wind and frost, an Ice Snow Elf was born, possessing the strength of Dou Di from birth."

"And his mission is only one—to drive out the invaders!" The sudden, high-pitched, and chilling tone sent a jolt through Xiao Han's heart.

"You can probably guess what happened next. The legendary Ice Spirit Great Emperor emerged out of nowhere, slaying countless alien races. This is what they mean by 'times create heroes'," the remnant soul said nonchalantly.

Xiao Han remained silent for a long time. Although he had some guesses about the identity of the mysterious powerhouse Ice Emperor, he did not expect that this person would have such a powerful background.

Is this truly the favored son of the Fierce Qi Continent?

Born as Dou Di powerhouse, he rapidly develops and becomes a top-tier Dou Di, starting from a point where others cannot reach his finish line.

Compared to the former, Tou She Ancient God, who relied on tens of thousands of years of cultivation and various near-death experiences to become Dou Di, is a perfect example of a illegitimate child striving for success!

The compensation is incomparable!

Then, the words of the Ice Emperor Remnant Soul made Xiao Han refocus. "Ice Emperor's mission is to drive out these invaders."

"The legacy he left behind is naturally inseparable from this."

"But..." Xiao Han asked doubtfully, "Wasn't the incident over?"

Even if some escaped the net, they probably won't cause any major trouble, right?

"Oh?" The Ice Emperor Remnant Soul said meaningfully, "Really?"

"I'm afraid that's not entirely true?"

Xiao Han was secretly shocked. How did this person know all this?

Then the remnant soul was heard analyzing to itself. "Although those guys used the same power, they were clearly from different races."

"Above them, there must be something even more advanced."

"Perhaps..." the remnant soul's voice was slightly low, "They should have some connection with the Upper Realm."

"The Upper Realm?" Xiao Han asked hurriedly, "What is the Upper Realm that you speak of, Senior?"

"I don't know." However, the worst thing that happened was that he only said half of what he meant.

Xiao Han gritted his teeth. He was certain that the Ice Emperor Remnant Soul was not as ignorant of ancient secrets as he claimed, but rather deliberately keeping people in suspense or simply being too lazy to tell them.

Even if Xiao Han, the Upper Realm mentioned by the remnant soul was most likely the Great Thousand World.

The remnant soul awkwardly changed the subject, chuckling as he said, "If you want to inherit the Ice Emperor Inheritance, it means you've taken on the responsibility of fighting against those Evil Clan."

"So, are you going to continue?"

Xiao Han was silent for a moment.

"Senior, according to you, this is not an easy task!"

The remnant soul was slightly disappointed, thinking that the former was unwilling to take the risk, but it was understandable. Just as it was about to see the guest off, it heard Xiao Han continue:

"You need to pay more!"

More money?!

The teapot that the remnant soul was holding was suspended in mid-air. For some reason, he felt quite strange at this moment. In all these years, this was the first time that a junior had dared to ask for more money in front of Ice Emperor!

He chuckled inwardly as he put down the teapot, his expression remaining completely unchanged. "How much more do you want?"

At this moment, the two of them looked somewhat like shrewd businessmen negotiating.

"As a top expert back then, your collection must be quite valuable, right?"

Just thinking about it made Xiao Han furious. He had thought that the Ice Emperor's collection had been buried by the river of time, but he never expected to be tricked. If he didn't take the opportunity to make a quick buck, he would never be able to calm down.

"Oh? Not very old, not very strong, but quite the appetite!" She wasn't angry, but she had subtly stabbed Xiao Han twice.

Although it seems a bit presumptuous and overestimating to ask Xiao Han, a mere Nine Star Dou Sheng, to inherit his legacy.

But now it seems that this kid is indeed the only heir, and leaving it to him is a must, however...

The vengeful spirit in the remnant soul revealed a sinister smile, thinking that those who wanted to obtain it would suffer some hardship!

"These are not problems."

"You should focus on passing on the tradition first!"

The Ice Emperor Remnant Soul waved his hand and said with a friendly expression.

"Don't worry, my inheritance is not difficult."

Then, before Xiao Han could react, he flicked his palm and directly injected the Hexagonal Ice Crystal into the former's body.

Then...

"Good luck, kid!"

"I hope you haven't been lying to me!"

Staring at Xiao Han, whose eyes were tightly closed Ice Emperor Remnant Soul had a complicated expression.

His succession is neither difficult nor easy; it can be effortless or fraught with peril, depending solely on the heart of the successor.

However, as Dou Di powerhouse born from heaven and earth, his inheritance is naturally extraordinary.

To some extent, the Ice Emperor is a product of a part of the original laws of the Fierce Qi Continent, and his successor will naturally inherit this power belonging to the Fierce Qi Continent.

Needless to say, when fighting on home soil, they can unleash power several times greater than their own on the Fierce Qi Continent. Even when not on the Fierce Qi Continent, their strength is still unmatched by ordinary people.

If Xiao Han can obtain this inheritance, he will definitely be far ahead of others on his path to the top.

Survival or death, soaring to great heights or fading into obscurity, all depends on the former's choice.