During the brief interval between Gu Wuchen absorbing the Soul Ring, Ice Empress wanted to get closer to Gu Wuchen to get a feel for it, but Snow Empress stopped her.
" Xue'er, what are you doing?"
Ice Empress looked at the other party with suspicion.
Snow Empress pursed her lips. "It's nothing, Wuchen is just absorbing Soul Ring, don't disturb him right now."
Ice Empress chuckled, " Xue'er, I'm just observing from nearby; I can't touch Little Wuchen."
In that case, Ice Empress would be able to guess roughly what was going on.
Ice Empress sneered as she watched Snow Empress instinctively step in front of Gu Wuchen.
" Xue'er, did you use some kind of method to see Little Wuchen every day?"
This is very strange, and they must have used some other method to be able to contact Little Wuchen.
Snow Empress's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes unconsciously drifting to the side, and she stubbornly said:
" Bing'er, you're overthinking it. I only left a primordial mark on him to protect him; there's no other way."
Am I overthinking it?
Ice Empress took a step forward, staring intently into Snow Empress's eyes, and let out a soft snort:
" Xue'er, you can't keep lying to me anymore. You've been in seclusion every day for the past few months, and most of your soul isn't even in your physical body. Where else could you have gone besides following Little Wuchen Little Wuchen? You knew he was back as soon as he arrived in the Far North. You haven't been able to contact him all the time, so how could you be so sure?"
Snow Empress was speechless when asked the question, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers, unable to find a suitable excuse for a moment.
She couldn't very well tell Ice Empress that she had not only entrusted her soul to Gu Wuchen's Sea of Consciousness, but also accompanied him in his cultivation every day, teased him, and even stayed by his side while he slept.
If word gets out, Ice Empress will probably want to apply a soul imprint to them as well.
Just as Snow Empress was bracing herself and preparing to find another excuse to get by, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from Gu Wuchen, who was sitting cross-legged to the side.
The black, millennia-old soul slowly merged into Gu Wuchen's body.
After absorbing a 16,000-year-old Soul Ring,
Gu Wuchen's Soul Power, which had just broken through to level 30 and was increasing rapidly, stopped at level 34 in just a few breaths.
Having advanced four levels in a row, Snow Empress couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. If this was the case, breaking through to the Soul Ancestor realm later would be much easier.
Gu Wuchen slowly restrained the surging Soul Power within his body, slowly opened his eyes, and prepared to be the first to try out his Soul Skill.
" Third Soul Skill, Wuchen Breaks Illusion."
Gu Wuchen let out a low shout, and his Third Soul Ring suddenly lit up.
The Dustless Sword flew out instantly, and a clear and chilling Sword Intent, carrying a cold light, slashed out with a roar.
Wherever the Sword Intent passed, the wind and snow stopped instantly, leaving a deep, bottomless sword mark on the snow.
At the same time, the Sword Intent carried an extremely strong mental impact, causing several hundred-year-old Ice Soul Beast that were hiding and spying in the distance to freeze in place, unable to move.
After unleashing his Third Soul Skill, Gu Wuchen immediately sheathed his Dustless Sword. Snow Empress stepped forward and said with great amazement, " Little Wuchen, does your Third Soul Skill still have a mental impact?"
This is extremely rare; Soul Skill that can possess mental attack power is incredibly precious.
Aside from the Charm Soul Master, I have never encountered any other Soul Master whose Soul Power carries a mental attack.
"The effect of the Third Soul Skill is to launch a powerful attack on the opponent 'Sea of Consciousness, making the dual effect even more significant."
Gu Wuchen explained.
After everything was settled, Gu Wuchen intended to go home.
Suddenly, Ice Empress called out to him, " Little Wuchen, wait a moment."
Gu Wuchen turned to look at Ice Empress and asked in confusion, " Sister Bing, what's wrong?"
Ice Empress crossed her arms, her emerald green eyes fixed on him, a smile playing at the corners of her lips:
"Sister, may I come to your home as a guest? I've heard from Xue'er that your Ice Lotus tea is delicious, I'd love to try it."
Gu Wuchen was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then smiled and nodded.
He knew in his heart that his parents had already met Snow Empress, so it was perfectly reasonable for them to come to his home as guests.
Although I've never met Ice Empress, this is a good opportunity to get to know them.
Moreover, in Ice Arrival City, his parents were both Titled Douluo, and although the strength of the others was average, no one could detect anything unusual, so there was nothing to worry about.
"Of course! Sister Bing is welcome to come anytime. And Sister Xue, why don't you come visit my house too?"
Previously, Snow Empress had always done it secretly, so this was a good opportunity to go and see her openly and honestly.
As they were talking, a voice suddenly rang in Gu Wuchen's mind.
"Break through to Soul King, then come find me at the Ice God Hall."
The sudden sound startled Gu Wuchen, but he couldn't find any clues as to its source.
Ice God Hall?
Could it be that I've already caught the attention of the gods?
Gu Wuchen was puzzled, but he knew he still needed some time to break through to the Soul King level.
Since becoming a god is an option, Gu Wuchen naturally couldn't be happier. In the Douluo Continent, to become a god, besides Self-Created Godhood, there is also the test of the gods.
Self-Created Godhood is the most difficult task, Gu Wuchen is naturally willing to try Self-Created Godhood, but only if he has sufficient strength.
Currently, he only possesses the strength of Soul Elder. Forget about becoming a god; he would even have some difficulty defeating a Soul King.
At this moment, the Snow Empress glanced at the Ice Empress, Bing'er, who usually never wanted to leave the palace.
To make this unprecedented request today, I don't know if they're getting moldy from staying in the palace, or if they're trying to take this opportunity... Oh well, never mind, I'd better go to the Gu Clan first!
After finalizing the decision, the three set off from the Far North, heading towards Ice Arrival City.
The three quickly arrived at Ice Arrival City.
Ice Arrival City was covered in snow, with ice lanterns hanging from the shops on both sides of the street, and pedestrians coming and going in an endless stream, creating a lively atmosphere everywhere.
Gu Wuchen, accompanied by Snow Empress and Ice Empress, walked familiarly toward the Gu Clan mansion.
Just as they turned the corner, they bumped into Shen Suwei, who was carrying a shopping basket.
Shen Suwei looked up and saw Gu Wuchen. Her eyes lit up, and she put down the vegetable basket she was holding. She quickly stepped forward and hugged Gu Wuchen tightly, her voice full of longing.
" Wuchen, my precious son, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"
Holding Shen Suwei in his arms, Gu Wuchen smiled helplessly and patted her back.
"Mother, I'm back safe and sound, and I've even broken through to the Soul Elder."
Shen Suwei released him, looked him up and down, and looked at the two purple and one black Soul Ring at his feet, her face full of pride.
She then looked up at the two people behind Gu Wuchen, smiled and nodded to Snow Empress, and when her gaze fell on Ice Empress, a knowing look flashed in her eyes.
She had heard Gu Wuchen mention it before: the two rulers of the Far North were the Snow Empress and the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Ice Empress.
Snow Empress stepped forward first, nodded Shen Suwei, and said with a smile:
" Madam Gu, we apologize for our intrusion as guests; we hope it is not a disturbance."
Shen Suwei waved her hand, her tone very enthusiastic:
"Of course I won't disturb you. Please don't stand outside; come inside with me."
Ice Empress, standing to the side, also gave Shen Suwei nod, as if to greet her, his cool and aloof expression showing no sign of distance.
Shen Suwei picked up the vegetable basket from the ground, took Gu Wuchen's hand with one hand, and enthusiastically led Snow Empress and Ice Empress towards the Gu Clan mansion.