One month later.
Two figures appeared in the Land of Extreme North.
This was a world of ice and cold.
The biting wind swept across every inch of space like sharp blades, relentless and unforgiving.
The howling echoed across the desolate ice plains, like the wails of countless malevolent spirits.
Not a single blade of grass grew on the frozen tundra—only an endless expanse of white. Occasionally, one might spot a few Soul Beasts venturing out to hunt, breaking through thin ice to catch fish.
But most returned empty-handed.
The distant snow-capped mountains stood even more austere against the frigid wind, their peaks shrouded in swirling white mist as snow was whipped into the air.
Here, the cold reigned supreme. Any creature setting foot on this land had to first endure the wind's merciless baptism.
"Mmm... Young Master, this place is really cold..."
Bi Ji was bundled up in a thick green down coat, wrapped so tightly she looked almost pudgy.
The chill of the Land of Extreme North was exceptionally fierce, capable of piercing through any Soul Power Shield.
Even with a protective green aura surrounding her, warding off the worst of the cold, tendrils of icy air still seeped through.
Hence, the down coat for extra warmth.
As the saying went—Bi Ji might not fear the cold, but she still disliked it. Fearlessness didn't negate the unpleasant sensation.
Just like Ye Feng. His immense vitality made him nearly indestructible, with wounds healing in an instant.
But indestructible or not, pain still came with every injury.
Though Ye Feng possessed the 'Icefire Dominator,' he didn't activate it—because using Bi Ji as a personal heater was much better...
"It is cold, but Sister Bi Ji is so warm~"
As he spoke, Ye Feng undid the buttons of Bi Ji's coat and buried his face against her, taking a deep breath of her warmth.
Mmm, so warm~ So soft~ So fragrant~
Skin-to-skin contact was the coziest. Bi Ji wore the coat, but only the coat.
Beneath it, nothing else—warm and snug like a furnace, and wonderfully fragrant.
"Ah, Young Master, stop fooling around... The cold air's getting in... Your forehead is freezing..." Bi Ji cradled Ye Feng's head, equal parts exasperated and flustered.
"Haha~ So even Sister Bi Ji is afraid of the cold~" Ye Feng pulled back with a laugh.
"Of course... I'm not an ice-attributed Soul Beast. Who could stand such harsh conditions?" she muttered under her breath.
She'd originally worn clothes underneath, but Ye Feng had "confiscated" them, claiming a single layer would hug closer and keep warmer.
While that was true, she strongly suspected his real motive was convenience...
"Alright, let me warm you up then~" Ye Feng chuckled before activating his Talent, summoning fire elements from the surroundings.
Almost instantly, the ambient temperature rose.
But since both were bundled up, Ye Feng only raised it slightly—no need to overdo it and end up too hot.
After all, Bi Ji only had the one layer. Take it off, and there'd be nothing left...
Though this place was remote, Ye Feng wasn't perverted enough to make her run around naked...
"Oh? It really is warmer. Young Master, when did you gain this ability? I didn't know about it." Bi Ji looked at him in surprise.
Although she had spent a long time in deep conversation with Ye Feng, she actually only knew about his cultivation level and hybrid attributes. As for his other Soul Skills, since Ye Feng hadn't mentioned them, she wouldn't ask proactively.
She never expected Ye Feng to possess such a Soul Skill.
"Just a minor Soul Skill, nothing worth mentioning~" Ye Feng chuckled.
According to the theories of his previous life, temperature was generated by particle movement—the faster the particles moved, the higher the temperature.
But in this world, ice and fire elements existed, influencing the climate.
If one thought deeper, perhaps the world Ye Feng came from also had various "elements" that affected all particles.
It was just that his previous world lacked something, making it impossible for humans to observe the existence of elements...
"Fine, keep your secrets if you won't tell me," Bi Ji pouted slightly, muttering under her breath.
However, as the surrounding temperature rose, she felt much more comfortable—though it was now getting a little too warm...
But she couldn't just take off her coat...
...
As the two ventured deeper, the temperature dropped even further.
The cold alone wouldn't have been a problem, but this place was also plagued by freezing storms.
In such harsh conditions, even a Titled Douluo couldn't endure for long.
Back then, Huo Yuhao had only managed to stay warm by relying on the "molted remains" of Tianmeng Iceworm's million-year-old body.
But only ice-attribute Soul Masters would come to such a place to hunt Soul Beasts. Ordinary Soul Masters wouldn't dare set foot in the Land of Extreme North.
This was the main reason the Land of Extreme North was known as the "Forbidden Land of Mankind."
"The Land of Extreme North is so vast. How will you find the Ice Empress and Snow Empress?" Bi Ji asked curiously, as if suddenly remembering something.
"They're at the core of the Land of Extreme North. I can clearly sense their presence~" Ye Feng replied with a smile.
This time, he wasn't relying on the perception of his [Child of Nature] Talent, since the Land of Extreme North had almost no living plants—making it practically useless.
Instead, Ye Feng was relying on his comprehension of the laws of ice.
Through an inexplicable connection, he could distinctly sense the Ice Empress 's location.
Similarly, the Ice Empress could also sense his presence.
The Ice Empress was the embodiment of Ultimate Ice, with profound mastery over the laws of ice!
Her strength was terrifying—not only had she fully comprehended the laws of ice, but she had also grasped a small portion of "the rules," allowing her to wield a trace of their authority!
If the Ice Empress could fully master the "laws of ice," she could condense an ice-attribute "Godhood" and ascend to the divine realm.
Of course, the divine realm would never allow it.
Moreover, the Ice Empress 's Talent wasn't that heaven-defying.
Even the Snow Empress hadn't fully mastered a single rule yet, so the Ice Empress naturally couldn't either—otherwise, she wouldn't have failed to overcome her 400,000-year tribulation.
...
Meanwhile.
At the core of the Land of Extreme North.
Deep within a hundred-meter ice cavern, a 1.5-meter-long Ice Jade Scorpion rested silently.
Unlike ordinary Ice Jade Scorpions, this one was entirely encased in emerald-green armor, its surface shimmering with cold light. The raised crystalline patterns on its carapace intertwined like mystical totems, radiating a faint golden glow.
Its segmented body resembled five pillars of carved jade, each joint embedded with diamond-like ice prisms that refracted a dazzling spectrum of frosty hues.
A pair of enormous front pincers were coiled in front, their serrated edges gleaming with a cold light.
Six slender, ice-spear-like legs were firmly planted into the frozen earth.
Most unique of all was the nine-segmented scorpion tail, towering like an ice pagoda, its segments stacked to the top where a cobalt-blue stinger radiated an eerie, bone-chilling frost.
Though compact in size, it shimmered like a gemstone, so exquisite it could be called the most magnificent work of art in this world!
This Ice Jade Scorpion was the strongest of its entire species—the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion!
Also known as the Ice Empress !
Knowing it could not survive the impending calamity, the Ice Empress spent most of its time in slumber, delaying the inevitable to buy more time to protect its kin and nurture new champions.
Yet, in a single moment...
The Ice Empress seemed to sense something. Its massive body trembled slightly as its tightly shut eyes slowly opened.
Enormous, crystalline yellow pupils unfurled, emitting an unsettling glow.
"A human... who has actually mastered the laws of ice to perfection... and dares to trespass into my domain. Are they seeking death?"
The Ice Empress 's gaze turned icy, its voice laced with a hint of murderous intent.
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