Chapter 45 Soul Beast Ranking, Number Fifteen: The Foundation of the Far North.
After all, the commotion caused by so many rewards from the Heavenly Ranking hadn't revealed the academy's location, yet now a mere soul beast with less than two hundred thousand years of cultivation had sacrificed itself to expose it.
This was truly… somewhat speechless.
However, speechless as he was, Li Tianyi didn't have any other thoughts.
After all, putting aside himself and the Yun Ming couple, just relying on the immortal herbs within the academy and Xiao Hongchen, there were few on the continent who could break in.
Just as Li Tianyi was grumbling, the ranking continued to update.
[Soul Beast Ranking Number Fifteen: Ice Bear King]
[Age: 285,000 years]
[Affiliation: Far North]
[Evaluation: Controls the ultimate ice attribute; the soul skill "Ice Bear Blizzard" can trigger an absolute zero storm with a diameter of one kilometer; "Ice Meteor" and "Ice Shattering Stomp" combine swift attacks with large-scale destruction.]
[Reward: Increases cultivation age by eighty thousand years; "Ice Bear Blizzard" diameter increases by two thousand meters.] The announcement of the fifteenth place on the Soul Beast Ranking, revealing the Ice Bear King's age as a massive shockwave, stirred up a storm among the various factions of the Douluo Continent.
In the Papal Palace, Bibi Dong abruptly rose from her throne, her purplish-black soul power surging uncontrollably, distorting the air within the palace.
"Two hundred and eighty-five thousand years..."
She hissed softly, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly.
As the Pope who controlled the Spirit Hall and overlooked the continent, she knew that a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast was already a legendary existence.
Yet, in such a short time, the Soul Beast Ranking had seen first a sixty-thousand-year-old Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, and then a nearly three-hundred-thousand-year-old Ice Bear King—this completely overturned her understanding of the continent's top powers.
If it were that several immortal herbs from the Heavenly Path Academy were on the list, she could understand, given that they were nurtured by a God King; it was reasonable.
But this far north, perpetually covered in ice and snow, unexpectedly possesses such a hidden strength.
"The far north... such a monster is hidden here."
A glint of greed flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a deeper apprehension.
She waved her hand, "Order! Immediately increase manpower to monitor the far north and investigate all the details of this Ice Bear King!"
However, a profound sense of fear followed.
A ferocious beast with 300,000 years of cultivation, ranked only 15th—what kind of strength do the top ten, top three, or even number one possess?
Star Dou Great Forest, by the Lake of Life.
Gu Yuena gazed at the snow-white giant bear on the light screen, a hint of doubt flashing in her cold eyes, and asked softly.
"Ice Bear King? 285,000 years? Di Tian, do you remember this soul beast?"
Di Tian stepped forward, his brows furrowed, his gaze fixed intently on the light screen, and said in a deep voice.
"My lord, I visited the far north 50,000 years ago and saw this ice bear."
His thoughts drifted back to the far northern wilderness of that time. "Back then, it only had 230,000 years of cultivation. It was a capable general under the two ice and snow emperors of the far north. It seemed simple and honest, but its combat power was astonishing. It controlled the ultimate ice, and even the Titan Snow Demon King was unwilling to easily oppose it."
"Oh."
Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow slightly, but only gave an "oh." After all, it was less than 300,000 years old and not worth her attention.
Her fingertips traced the lake water beside her, stirring up a ripple.
"My lord," Di Tian said solemnly, "the Far North already has the Ice and Snow Emperors guarding it, and now with the addition of this newly ascended 285,000-year-old Ice Bear King, its strength is already considerable. Is it possible to win it over?"
"No rush. Once I reach the top of the rankings, the Far North will naturally submit."
Tianxing Academy.
Shui Bing'er stared at the soul beasts listed on the light screen, her pretty face filled with shock and nostalgia. She suddenly turned to Li Tianyi beside her, her voice trembling slightly.
"Teacher! It's it! It's the giant bear we encountered in the Far North back then!"
Li Tianyi nodded slightly, a faint smile in his eyes: "I didn't expect you to remember."
Shui Bing'er nodded vigorously, her thoughts instantly returning to a few years ago.
At that time, she had just broken through to the Soul Master realm and desperately needed a powerful fourth soul ring. It was her teacher who personally accompanied her to the Far North.
On a frozen wasteland, they encountered a white bear soul beast as large as a mountain.
Upon seeing them, Xiaobai immediately unleashed the oppressive force of extreme ice, attempting to drive them away. However, Li Tianyi casually unleashed a golden pressure that rendered her immobile, leaving her lying pitifully on the ground with her large, pale blue eyes.
"Teacher, it looks so pitiful, let's let it go."
Her momentary soft-heartedness left a deep impression on her regarding this giant bear.
Li Tianyi chuckled lightly, sparing the ice bear. Xiaobai, feeling like she had been granted a pardon, scrambled and crawled into the depths of the icy plain.
"So it was the Ice Bear King," Shui Bing'er murmured, her eyes filled with amazement. "I never imagined that in just a few years, it would grow to the level of 285,000 years and even climb to fifteenth place on the Soul Beast Ranking."
Li Tianyi gazed at the light screen and said calmly, "The extreme environment of the far north is inherently conducive to the growth of ice and snow soul beasts. Moreover, it is a descendant favored by the two Ice and Snow Emperors, receiving preferential treatment in resources, so its growth rate is naturally astonishing. However, it is not yet up to par."
Li Tianyi looked at the light screen, then suddenly changed his tone, his gaze falling on Shui Bing'er, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable power: "Bing'er, you are now level 70, and your seventh soul ring is of paramount importance."
"This Ice Bear King wields ultimate ice, perfectly matching your martial soul attribute, and its age is already a staggering 360,000 years. If you could use it as your seventh spirit ring, it would not only allow you to directly break through to the Soul Douluo level, but also elevate the power of your ultimate ice to another level."
He paused, then continued, "Should I take you to the far north now to capture it and make it your seventh spirit ring?"
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er trembled, a flicker of struggle crossing her eyes, but it quickly turned into resolve.
She took a deep breath and bowed respectfully to Li Tianyi: "Disciple... is willing!"
She raised her head, her eyes shining with unwavering determination: "Teacher, I know this is cruel, but to become stronger, to live up to your expectations, I am willing to do it."
"Moreover, the Ice Bear King's ultimate ice is the best aid for my breakthrough!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Li Tianyi's eyes, and he gently patted her shoulder.
"Good! As expected of my disciple, Li Tianyi! Since you've decided, let's set off now!"
With that, Li Tianyi waved his hand, and a golden light enveloped Shui Bing'er's body.
The next second, their figures disappeared beneath the pavilion, and they arrived directly in the far north.
Far North.
When the Ice Bear King's information appeared on the light screen, the entire far north erupted in jubilation!
Countless ice and snow spirit beasts roared to the sky, shaking the snow on the ice plains, and cheers rose and fell.
Inside the Ice Emperor's Palace, the Two Ice and Snow Emperors, the Titan Snow Demon King, and the Ice Bear King, Xiaobai, stood side by side, gazing at the light screen in the sky, their faces beaming with joy.
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