The third ring, Demon Body-White Demon

Just as Yan Shaozhe was about to speak in rebuttal, Xuan Zi raised his right hand to stop him. Then, suppressing his anger and pain, he stated in a deep voice:

"Tonight's events are of paramount importance."

"I will immediately return to the academy and convene Sea God Pavilion Meeting. Regardless of the final truth, Shrek will not shirk its responsibility and will certainly offer an apology to the Mingde Hall and the Sun Moon Empire, giving them an explanation."

At this point, Xuan Zi paused, his eyes fixed on Kong Deming above him.

"However, Shrek Academy, with its millennia-long history, has always remained independent of the national government and has never advocated for, nor will it ever participate in, instigating war."

"If you truly become so heartless as to open fire on the civilians of the three kingdoms because of tonight's events, then all the promises I made here today will be null and void!"

Kong Deming and Xuan Zi looked at each other for a moment, then Kong Deming said:

"If you are truly forced to the point where I order the cannons to fire, Xuan Zi, Du Busi, and the two of you, along with Shrek and the Body Sect, will be remembered in the history of the continent! For a thousand years! For ten thousand years!"

Although the atmosphere was tense, it seemed unlikely that a fight would break out anytime soon.

"Ah... what a pity."

In this precious silence, Zhongli Wu suddenly let out a cold, mocking laugh.

"If you continue to be so stubborn and inflexible, and the armies clash and countless lives are lost, my Holy Cult can legitimately amass a great deal of wealth from the dead. What a disappointment."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Zi's face darkened considerably.

Du Busi also glanced coldly at Zhongli Wu, and even the few Sun Moon Empire retainers standing next to Kong Deming showed a hint of barely perceptible fear and disgust in their eyes.

Feng Ling stood quietly beside Zhongli Wu, seemingly oblivious to everything around her.

Xuan Zi stared at the two Evil Soul Master for a few moments, then gritted his teeth and suddenly turned around.

"Yan Shaozhe, take them away!"

Yan Shaozhe didn't linger. He used his Soul Power to pull Tang San and Huo Yuhao up, and followed closely behind Xuan Zi, quickly retreating.

Tang San lay on Yan Shaozhe's back.

Just before stepping out of the Underground Storage District, he turned his head and took one last look at the battlefield that had been blown beyond recognition.

"Where exactly did things go wrong...?"

Undead Half-Plane.

Electrolux crossed his hands in mid-air, his Divine Sense transforming into a gray barrier that directly severed nearly 90% of the energy in the contract channel.

At the same time, Snow Empress also realized her oversight.

Gu Mingyuan's previous performance made her almost forget that he was only a Soul Ancestor.

She immediately withdrew her power, using Electrolux's magic circle to seal that Origin Source by layer into his body.

With the pressure decreasing sharply, the abnormality in Gu Mingyuan's meridians finally subsided.

An orange -Golden Soul Ring slowly formed beneath his feet, eventually closing in parallel with the previous two Soul Ring.

In mid-air, Snow Empress's figure solidified completely.

It was no longer a flickering, dim soul. A snow-white robe fluttered in the wind, her skin was as smooth as jade, and even the slightest breaths were clearly visible.

She looked down at her long, slender hands, tentatively squatted down, and gently ran her fingertips across the cold, black frozen ground.

"It actually works..."

Snow Empress murmured to herself, an undisguised shock flashing in her icy blue eyes.

With a slight thought, her white-clad figure transformed into a pure stream of light and directly entered Gu Mingyuan's Sea of Spirit.

"Xue'er!"

Ice Empress had been waiting for a long time. When she saw the light fall to the ground and transform into a human form, she immediately rushed over and hugged Snow Empress tightly.

Snow Empress reached out and grasped those trembling arms, feeling the warmth of the other's soul.

"It's alright." Snow Empress patted Ice Empress on the back.

"I'm still here."

Ice Empress gripped her sleeve, burying his face in her hands and refusing to let go.

After calming the Ice Empress for a moment, the Snow Empress regained her composure, Soul Body separated from the Sea of Spirit, projecting a shadow that reappeared in the outside world.

She walked up to Electrolux, clasped her hands in front of her, bowed slightly, and spoke with a rare air of respect:

Thank you for protecting me.

"It's just a matter of mutual benefit." Electrolux waved his hand, his already ethereal Soul Body appearing even more weary. He looked at the Snow Empress, a relieved smile on his lips.

"This unprecedented form of life, from now on, shall be called Soul Spirit."

Gu Mingyuan, who was standing to the side, was not closing his eyes to concentrate, but carefully sensing the orange -Golden Soul Ring.

Gu Mingyuan opened his eyes and pointed in front of him.

"Demon Summoning - White Demon."

Soul Skill activated.

The temperature around them plummeted, and a grayish-white mist surged and condensed violently on the black soil.

In just a few breaths, the mist dissipated, and a female Demon Body, nearly two meters tall and exuding an icy aura, stood silently before Gu Mingyuan.

Her hair was as white as snow, and a pair of short, curved, jet-black horns grew on either side of her head. Her chest, abdomen, and slender limbs were covered by a thick, pale white armor, and layers of armored battle skirts hung from her waist.

However, the eyes of this Demon Body were empty and lifeless, as if devoid of any vitality, like a cold machine, quietly awaiting its master's command.

"Is this Soul Skill?" Snow Empress walked half a circle around the tall White Demon, stopped to the side, and tapped the pale shoulder armor, producing a muffled "bang bang" sound.

"Let's go in and give it a try," Gu Mingyuan said.

Snow Empress was also delighted by the prospect, Spirit Form transformed into a stream of ice-blue light, directly merging with White Demon.

The next moment.

An icy blue light ignited in the White Demon's empty eye sockets. Its stiff Demon Body came to life, its head turned slightly, and its long hair fluttered in the cold wind.

Snow Empress controlled this unfamiliar body, clenching her fists tightly. The next instant, she raised her right arm, and a deep blue Ice Sword instantly condensed in her palm.

Seeing this, Ice Empress also came out and asked nervously:

How are you feeling?

"Sizzle--!"

A several-foot-long, icy blue Sword Light instantly tore through the air, cutting a crack more than ten meters long in the hard black soil.

Instead of soil swirling around the crack, it froze solid along with the surrounding soil the instant it was cut open.

The Snow Empress glanced at the Ice Sword in her hand, then looked down at the Demon Body, and exclaimed in amazement:

"There is actually such a body."

Snow Empress stretched her shoulders, which were covered in armor:

"This body itself is incredibly strong; calling it a humanoid Soul Beast wouldn't even be quite right."

"Moreover, the way power is channeled is completely different from our conventional cultivation methods, so there must be some kind of racial talent involved."

"I'm only possessing the body now, without breaking the seal, yet I can still unleash the power of a Level 95 Hyper Douluo."

"If I become familiar with the racial talents of this Demon Body, then... the combat power I unleash will probably be even greater!"

A Demon Body for Seven-Hundred-Thousand-Year Ferocious Beast is a combination that is far more complex than simply one plus one equals two.

Gu Mingyuan was naturally satisfied; now he had a protector. He quickly said:

"Let's try the Second Soul Ring skill: Possession!"