God Realm, Castle of Destruction.
The God King of Destruction watched the light of the divine position inheritance flying away from the God Realm, raised an eyebrow, and showed a look of surprise.
The God King of Destruction truly hadn't expected Tang San to actually pass down the Sea God divine position inheritance. This was completely beyond his expectations.
Back then, although the God King of Destruction had said to let Tang San pass down one of the dual divine positions, he believed Tang San was a hypocrite who would never relinquish the powerful strength of dual divine positions.
But the reality had slapped him hard in the face.
The God King of Destruction thought to himself, "Could it be that I misunderstood Tang San?"
Soon, the God King of Destruction shook his head. He didn't believe Tang San was sincerely passing down the divine position; it must be due to his pressure.
Or perhaps Tang San had come up with some cunning scheme again.
The God King of Destruction murmured, "Tang San, I'd like to see what trick you're trying to pull this time."
With that, he shifted his gaze to the direction where the divine position inheritance light was falling, planning to see to whom Tang San intended to pass the divine position.
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Douluo Star, depths of the ice sea.
Facing the Sea Princess's question, Snow Empress said, "I've been in the Extreme North for too long and wanted to wander around. As for the human by my side…"
After a moment of contemplation, Snow Empress said, "He is my friend."
Upon hearing this, the Sea Princess grew even more curious about Wang Chen and immediately looked him up and down carefully.
The Sea Princess saw that Wang Chen was handsome, with a tall and straight figure. By the mermaid tribe's standards of beauty, he was a top-tier hunk.
So she couldn't help but tease with a smile, "Friend? Snow Empress, are you sure it's just a friend, or is this human your lover? You're too embarrassed to say it, hahaha~"
Hearing this, a faint, almost imperceptible blush appeared on Snow Empress's extremely cold and stunning face. She did have a slight fondness for Wang Chen, but at most, they were friends—miles away from lovers.
Snow Empress looked at the Sea Princess, who was teasing her with a smile, and felt a trace of reluctance in her heart.
She had dealt with the Sea Princess before, so she wanted to persuade her to become Wang Chen's wisdom soul ring.
This way, they could avoid a big fight. It would save time and effort—after all, the Sea Princess was powerful and had numerous clan members to assist her, making her very difficult to deal with.
Even if she and Wang Chen joined forces, while they could defeat the Sea Princess, there was no absolute certainty of preventing her from diving into the sea to escape.
If they could persuade the Sea Princess to willingly follow Wang Chen and become his wisdom soul ring, that would be the best outcome. Wang Chen would gain a powerful soul ring and soul bone while avoiding the risks of battle.
It would be a win-win for everyone. In the future, they could follow Wang Chen to ascend to the God Realm and enjoy its wonders.
So, earlier, she and Wang Chen had discussed that before starting the fight, she would try to persuade her. If the Sea Princess agreed to become a wisdom soul ring, there would be no need to fight. If she refused, then they would use force.
Snow Empress said, "Sea Princess, I came to you this time because I have something to discuss with you."
The Sea Princess thought to herself, "As expected. I knew Snow Empress wouldn't leave the Extreme North and come to the ice sea for no reason. She must want my help with something."
The Sea Princess said, "What is it? Snow Empress, just say it directly."
As fellow soul beast rulers, she would naturally give Snow Empress some face. As long as it was within her ability, she didn't mind helping Snow Empress out.
Snow Empress said, "Sea Princess, do you want to become a god and ascend to the God Realm?"
Hearing Snow Empress's words, the Sea Princess was stunned. Wait, Snow Empress, have you lost your mind? Since when can soul beasts become gods?
The Sea Princess said with a touch of melancholy, "Back then, even the Deep Sea Demon Whale King with a million years of cultivation couldn't become a god. How could we?"
Snow Empress also sighed, "Yes, how unfair it is. Compared to humans, we soul beasts cannot become gods and instead face increasingly terrifying heavenly tribulations. If we fail to overcome them, we perish completely."
The Sea Princess looked at the sentimental Snow Empress and thought, "Snow Empress is about to face her seventh tribulation. Is she asking me to help her survive it? If that's the case, I'll have to refuse. Helping with a tribulation means the tribulation will strike the helper too."
Just thinking of the terror of heavenly tribulations made the beautiful golden scales on the Sea Princess's golden fishtail stand on end.
Snow Empress gazed at the Sea Princess and said, "In less than a year, I will face my seventh heavenly tribulation, and with my strength, there's no way I can survive it."
Hearing this, the Sea Princess immediately felt a sense of shared sorrow and wanted to console Snow Empress with "condolences" and to enjoy her final year.
Just as the Sea Princess was about to speak words of comfort, Snow Empress continued.
Snow Empress said sharply, "Sea Princess, I am unwilling to die under heavenly tribulation like this, so I thought of a way.
Since soul beasts cannot become gods, we will borrow the power of humans. When human becomes a god, they can bring us soul beasts to ascend to the God Realm together.
Just like the Soft-Boned Charm Rabbit Xiao Wu, the Sky Azure Bull Python, and the Titan Giant Ape did ten thousand years ago, ascending with Tang San!"
The Sea Princess couldn't help but say, "Snow Empress, you've gone mad. Becoming a god as a human is incredibly difficult. A genius like Lord Sea God Tang San was unprecedented. How could we just find someone like that?"
When mentioning Sea God Tang San, the Sea Princess's eyes involuntarily showed reverence.
As a devout follower of the first-generation Sea God, she held the same reverence for Tang San, the second-generation Sea God.
Snow Empress said, "Who says we can't find one? There's one right beside me. His talent is even greater than that of Sea God Tang San from ten thousand years ago! He will surely become a god in the future!"
Wang Chen, who had been watching from the side and feeling a bit bored, spoke up, "Sea Princess, I am Wang Chen."
Wang Chen saw that Snow Empress wanted to convince the Sea Princess, so he let her try. After all, he only cared about the Sea Princess's soul ring and soul bone—how he obtained them didn't matter to him.
If the Sea Princess became his wisdom soul ring, a soul contract would definitely be signed. Once signed, Wang Chen would be in control.
The Sea Princess looked at Wang Chen and said incredulously, "Him? Better talent than Lord Sea God?"
Seeing her disbelief, Wang Chen immediately unleashed his aura. Mid-stage tangible and qualitative mental power and soul power, stronger than a Super Douluo, erupted. At the same time, six red and one gold—seven soul rings—rose and shone.
Especially the golden million-year soul ring, its pressure dominated all directions, noble and unparalleled.
It directly shocked the Sea Princess, her beautiful eyes widening and her cherry-like mouth opening involuntarily, "This is… a million-year golden soul ring!!"
Wang Chen said calmly, "I am not yet sixteen this year."
Hearing Wang Chen's age, the Sea Princess was even more shocked, her scalp tingling.
Even though she revered the second-generation Sea God Tang San greatly, she had to admit that this person's talent was undoubtedly superior to Lord Tang San's.
The Sea Princess looked at Snow Empress and asked in confusion, "Snow Empress, since you've already found someone with the potential to become a god, why come to me?"
Snow Empress said, "Sea Princess, I came to you this time hoping you would join us. That way, when Wang Chen becomes a god in the future, you can ascend to the God Realm too."
The Sea Princess fell silent for a moment after hearing Snow Empress's words. She had cultivated for six hundred thousand years and knew there was no such thing as a free lunch.
Such a huge benefit would naturally require an equally huge price. Payoff and reward were always proportional.
The Sea Princess said straightforwardly, "Snow Empress, just state the condition. No need to beat around the bush. It's not like I can ascend to the God Realm without giving anything."
Snow Empress said directly, "There is only one condition: retain your soul and fuse your body with Wang Chen. Enhance Wang Chen's potential and strength, increasing his chances of becoming a god. Once Wang Chen becomes a god, he can restore our bodies, and we can ascend to the God Realm with him."
She then explained the concept of a wisdom soul ring to the Sea Princess.
Wang Chen also opened his sea of spirit, allowing the spiritual bodies of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Empress to emerge.
The Sea Princess looked at Snow Empress, at Wang Chen, at the spiritual bodies of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm and Ice Empress. Her expression gradually turned cold.
The idea of ascending to the God Realm with a human was indeed tempting, but fusing with a human and becoming their soul ring and soul bone was unacceptable to her. Success would be wonderful for all, but what if it failed?
If it failed, wouldn't she end up aging and dying with the human?
Even if this human's talent was exceptional, without a divine position, who could guarantee he would definitely become a god? Or that a god would definitely pass a divine position to him? These were all uncertainties.
She had just survived her six-hundred-thousand-year tribulation and still had a long time before the seven-hundred-thousand-year one. Her lifespan was still very, very long.
She had no desire to gamble her long life on a human—the risk and cost were too great.
After thinking for a moment, the Sea Princess shook her head and said, "Snow Empress, please return."
Snow Empress sighed inwardly. As expected, the Sea Princess, with plenty of lifespan left, unlike her and Ice Empress, who were facing imminent tribulations and had no choice but to bet on Wang Chen, would not agree.
Seeing that Snow Empress's persuasion had failed, Wang Chen prepared to take action.
Just as Wang Chen, Snow Empress, and the Sea Princess were on the verge of conflict, ready for a big fight…
In the sky, a golden meteor streaked down rapidly, arriving right in front of Wang Chen…
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