Two months later, Ye Yan and his companions crossed the Haagen-Dazs Kingdom and Snow Spirit Province, arriving at the Eternal Silence Icefield in the Far North.
Here, bitter winds howled and heavy snow swirled, and all the eye could see was a desolate world sealed beneath thousands of miles of ice.
Using the Vast Sea Protective Shroud to ward off the wind and snow, Ye Yan sped through the sky with Bibi Dong and the Heng Ha Generals. Under the sweep of Bibi Dong's quasi-god rank spiritual power, they soon detected an equally terrifying aura.
The four followed it and landed before a palace carved from ice. Once Ye Yan withdrew the Vast Sea Protective Shroud, the Snow Empress, who had been meditating inside with her eyes closed, instantly sensed their presence. In a flash, she appeared outside and regarded them indifferently.
"Humans, this is not a place you should be."
Ye Yan looked toward the voice. A breathtakingly beautiful, mature woman with waterfall-like white hair stood proudly in the sky. She was none other than Xue'er, the first wife he had been longing for.
From Ye Yan's angle, he had a perfect view of her lustrous, jade-like feet in their sandals. Her ice-blue nail polish was dazzling-and it was his favorite blueberry flavor, too~
But business came first. He could admire those later, then take his time savoring them once they grew closer. ₍ᐢ˶•˔กᐢ₎
He held out the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, sending it drifting slowly toward the Snow Empress.
"Greetings, esteemed ruler of the Far North. My name is Ye Yan, and I am the successor to the Sea God. Beside me is Bibi Dong, Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall, the strongest power on the continent. She is also the Rakshasa God's successor and has already completed eight trials."
Hiss!
A sharp pain at his waist bent Ye Yan like a bow. He looked in anguish at the frost-faced Bibi Dong and quietly asked why she was pinching him.
Bibi Dong gave a soft snort.
"Talk about yourself all you like, but why did you have to spill all my secrets too? What, did seeing how pretty she is put more wicked ideas in your head?"
Ye Yan shook his head repeatedly, insisting that he would never dare and that she was the only one he would ever love.
Huh?
You're lying again!
Ever since discovering how dishonest the little rascal was, she had frequently used her soul power to monitor his heartbeat and involuntary bodily reactions. Just now, his heart had clearly sped up, and his gaze had grown shifty when he looked at her.
An angry Bibi Dong raised her delicate fists and gave him a thorough beating. So you won't even leave soul beasts alone? You're already with me, yet you still dare set your sights on someone else?
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(╬￣皿￣)=○＃(￣#)３￣)
(ノ｀Д´)ノ彡☆))Д´)
(҂`ﾛ´)︻デ═一
Ye Yan-deceased. (>_<)
High above them, the Snow Empress paid no attention to their roughhousing. Instead, she solemnly examined the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in her hand. She was all too familiar with the trace of vast, boundless power within it. This was genuine divine power.
Then that purple-clad woman must indeed be the Rakshasa God's successor. She wondered what exactly had brought them here.
When she looked at Ye Yan again, however, she discovered that the Sea God's successor was being soundly beaten. Huh? What happened? Why are they fighting among themselves?
Noticing the Snow Empress's gaze, Bibi Dong rose with a frosty expression. Had an outsider not been present, she would never have let her wicked disciple off so easily. She had to teach him what proper male conduct meant.
Only then could Ye Yan, who had been beaten into a panda, get up. First, he used Everlasting Vitality to restore his handsome face, then gave the Snow Empress an apologetic smile for making a spectacle of himself.
Clearing his throat, Ye Yan explained that her and the Ice Empress's heavenly tribulations were approaching and that neither was confident of surviving.
Hmm?
How did he know?
The Ice Empress's first reaction was that the foolish Bingbing had let it slip. Yet her expression did not change in the slightest, remaining as indifferent as though Ye Yan had merely asked whether she had eaten today.
"Although I don't know where you heard this, we still have over ten thousand years before we face our heavenly tribulations. That is ample time to prepare, so you needn't trouble yourself over it."
Meow, meow, meow?
Ye Yan was rather surprised, but that was fine. He had another argument ready.
"Snow Empress, how terrifying would a seven-hundred-thousand-year heavenly tribulation be? Even if you were lucky enough to survive it, what would you do about the next one?
"And perhaps you've misunderstood. We aren't here to ask the two of you to sacrifice yourselves."
Pausing briefly, he activated Invincible Golden Body to evade Bibi Dong's lethal pinch, then looked at her pleadingly. Please, let me finish.
Bibi Dong sneered. Xu Xiaoyan, aren't you something? You keep lying to me, again and again. Do you really think I'm so good-tempered?
After catching the delicate hand that had ambushed him, Ye Yan returned to the topic.
"Once I break through level forty, my divine trials will begin. I'll become a god in nine years at most. I hope you and the Ice Empress will follow me during that time and help me obtain soul rings.
"Once I become a god, we'll ascend to the Divine Realm together, enjoy eternal life, and watch the mortal world's rises and falls. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
The Snow Empress fell into thought. If neither she nor Bing'er needed to sacrifice herself, she was not so opposed to it. Besides, a mere nine years would pass in the blink of an eye.
At that thought, she raised her head and looked solemnly at Ye Yan.
"Very well, I agree. I hope you will honor your promise once you become a god."
"Of course! I'm as honest as they come. I never deceive anyone. I look forward to your guidance from now on, Snow Empress."
Fantastic~
Ye Yan made a victory sign in his heart. Seeing how excited he was, Bibi Dong used the delicate hand he was holding to pinch the raised nub on his chest and gave it a vicious tug.
"Aaargh!"
Caught by the sneak attack, Ye Yan let out an agonized wail and collapsed weakly into her arms. Holding him, Bibi Dong shot the Snow Empress a warning look. This is my man. You'd better not get any ideas.
Reading her gaze, the Snow Empress thought, Is this woman sick in the head? We in the Soul Beast Realm don't have the same standards of beauty as you humans, even if Ye Yan really is handsome and charming.
It took Ye Yan a long time to regain his strength. He sank his teeth into Bibi Dong's wrist. This wicked woman! She pulled so hard-wasn't she afraid she'd tear it off?
"Don't be angry, Xu Xiaoyan. And don't blame your teacher for being cruel. Who told you to be so naughty?"
Bibi Dong lightly poked his already swollen chest with a fingertip. The sharp pain made Ye Yan recoil, and he bit her even harder.
Somewhat helpless, Bibi Dong coated her palm in pale-purple soul power and healed him. Its warmth felt so soothing that Ye Yan narrowed his eyes in comfort.
No, no. I have every reason to suspect Bibi Dong is using a stick-and-sweet-date combination. At this rate, I'll degenerate into a masochist.
After releasing her wrist, Ye Yan felt he had already lost any chance of courting the Snow Empress normally. Forget it. I'll need those other two to sacrifice themselves in the end anyway. Since I'll lose favor with her either way, there's no point bothering with tactful wording.
"Snow Empress, I've heard that the Far North also has a Titan Snow Demon King and a Far North Icefield Bear, both over two hundred thousand years old. I need them to sacrifice themselves. Don't worry-I'll resurrect them once I become a god."
As expected, humans are all greedy!
The Snow Empress narrowed her eyes. Ye Yan's intentions did not surprise her at all. There were only so many ferocious beasts in the world, and with her already agreeing to follow him, obtaining Xiao Bai's and the Titan Snow Demon King's soul rings had become his best option.
"As a fellow ferocious beast, I cannot speak for them. However, I can summon them on your behalf. Whether you can persuade them will depend on you."
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