Sun Moon Empire, deep within the Evil Demon Forest.
"Hmm?"
A pair of crimson, beautiful eyes slowly opened in the darkness, a flicker of eeriness flashing within them.
"Mother, what is it?" asked a middle-aged man with long, blood-colored hair standing nearby.
This was, of course, the Sect Master of the Holy Spirit Cult, Zhongli Wu; the person he was questioning was none other than the Death God Douluo, Ye Xishui.
Ye Xishui waved her hand dismissively. "Those three servants of yours are dead. Even their souls have been crushed."
"What?" Zhongli Wu was shocked. Those three servants were only Soul Douluos, but relying on their Soul Tools combined with the abilities of an Evil Soul Master, the three of them together could contend even with a Super Douluo.
"Weren't they at the Star Constellation Great Forest? Were they killed by a Soul Beast?"
"I am not sure. I could only vaguely sense that their souls were swallowed by something before they died."
Ye Xishui rose from her bone-carved throne. "Tell the cult members to be more careful. Do not go to the Star Constellation Great Forest to hunt for vengeful spirits anymore."
Zhongli Wu sighed. The Star Constellation Great Forest was, after all, the territory of Soul Beasts. It was best to show some restraint.
"Yes, Mother."
...
Extreme North.
On the snowy plains, snow whistled by with the cold wind, turning heaven and earth into a single color.
Despite this rare sight of crystal-clear purity, Huo Yuhao was in no mood to appreciate it.
"The Holy Spirit Cult... the group of Evil Soul Masters has truly become a force to be reckoned with. To think they actually have two Limit Douluos backing them."
Long Qiu'er had already returned to the Star Constellation Great Forest to find those Ferocious Beasts. From what she said, she intended to have the Ferocious Beasts discipline these unscrupulous Evil Soul Masters.
He couldn't help but worry about the future of humanity, while simultaneously feeling even more contempt for Shrek Academy.
This Shrek Academy monitors the continent and punishes Evil Soul Masters all day—and this is what they found? Are they using the name of "monitoring" to amass wealth, or are they just slacking off?
Skydream Ice Silkworm, lying on top of his head, asked curiously, "Speaking of which, Yuhao, do you really not need my moult to keep warm?"
Hearing Skydream's voice, Huo Yuhao snapped back to his senses and shook his head calmly. "It's fine, Brother Skydream. Did you forget? My attributes include ice as well. This low temperature is nothing to me."
"As for you, hurry up and show me the way! Everything is white as far as the eye can see; I can't even tell north from south."
"This..." Skydream stammered for a long while before saying sheepishly, "But... I don't recognize this place either!"
"What?!"
...
The Core Circle of the Extreme North.
In the center of the Ice God Lake, amidst a haze of icy mist, one could faintly see a slender, city-toppling silhouette.
The young girl had supple, pure white hair that reached her ankles. She wore a gauze dress with an icy crystal texture that did not cover her snow-white shoulders. The exposed skin was even fairer than the dress, emitting a delicate, soft glow.
Most importantly, the girl possessed a noble temperament, independent and proud like a winter plum standing against the snow, making her unforgettable at first sight.
With bare jade feet, she stood light as a feather on the surface of the Ice God Lake, holding an icy white lotus in her hands.
"There is no other way... I can only gamble everything on this 100,000-Year Snow Lotus!"
Facing the "ten deaths, no life" 700,000-Year Heavenly Tribulation, even someone as powerful as the Snow Emperor had no certainty of surviving.
If only the Extreme North had an Auspicious Beast too... The Snow Emperor thought with a trace of envy. The events in the Star Constellation Great Forest could not escape her perception. How could she, a fellow Soul Beast, not be envious when the cultivation of the Star Constellation Soul Beasts suddenly skyrocketed?
After a sigh, the Snow Emperor began her reincarnation and transformation.
...
At the foot of a certain snowy mountain on the outskirts of the Extreme North Core Circle.
"Ohh... as expected of Brother Skydream, you actually managed to capture a Ferocious Beast like the Ice Emperor alive."
"Hmph... naturally! The terror of a Million-Year Soul Beast is not something ordinary Soul Beasts can rival!"
Looking at Skydream Ice Silkworm's proud, puffed-up chest, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but find it funny. How did this guy, who had lived for a million years, act like a child who gets carried away after a few compliments?
Huo Yuhao crouched down and revealed his Deep Blue Glazed Dragon Martial Soul.
"Brother Skydream has already talked to you clearly, so, Miss Ice Emperor, can we talk as equals now?"
"You... what kind of Martial Soul is this? How is it possible..."
The Ice Emperor was too embarrassed to say the rest—even her ice attribute was being suppressed by the aura of Huo Yuhao's Martial Soul.
"What is your answer? Do you want to join our Godhood Plan?"
If the host's talent was this strong, there was nothing to hesitate about.
"Then there is only one answer." The Ice Emperor opened and closed her two pincers, snapped an ice pillar, and said with extreme solemnity, "I shall offer you my loyalty!"
"Excellent!" Another great general was added to Huo Yuhao's Godhood Plan.
They quickly agreed on the fusion plan: Soul Bone first, then Soul.
But Huo Yuhao reached out to stop the Ice Emperor, who wanted to replace his Torso Bone. "As for... the Torso Bone you mentioned, let's wait a bit."
Skydream was immediately displeased. "Yuhao, what are you doing? You have to know, the Ice Emperor is a 400,000-Year Ferocious Beast. The Torso Bone she provides is absolutely a top-tier treasure!"
"Uncle Baili told me not to rush into absorbing the Torso Bone and Skull. He wants me to go to a certain place after I break through to become a Soul Emperor; there is a Soul Bone there that suits me best." Huo Yuhao said firmly, "Brother Skydream, I believe in Uncle Baili. He would never harm me!"
"This..." Skydream hesitated. He knew that whether it was himself or Electrolux, Huo Yuhao clearly trusted Baili Du—the man who brought him out of the abyss of despair—the most.
Huo Yuhao turned to the Ice Emperor. "Besides, if you don't give me the Torso Bone, you can preserve more of your Origin Power, right? If I ever lose my life, you, having kept your Origin Power, can still protect your soul and find another Soul Master to be their Soul Spirit."
Transformed into a twin-tailed, tsundere little girl, the Ice Emperor placed her hands on her hips. "...You really are a strange human. But since you've said so, this King is naturally happy to oblige."
"However, I must warn you: your physical fitness is strong, but you will still endure considerable pain during our fusion. You must be mentally prepared."
Huo Yuhao smiled dashingly, took off his shirt, and sat down. "No problem. Bring it on!"
...
Five days later, near the Ice God Lake.
An 8th-Rank Soul Engineer patted the shoulder of the leading Titled Douluo and praised, "The Star Net Xu Family's [Star's Guidance] really lives up to its reputation! I didn't expect us to capture a 100,000-Year Soul Beast in the middle of transforming into a human this time!"
That Titled Douluo was the team leader, the Fiend Star Douluo, Huang Jinxu.
Huang Jinxu stroked his beard with a smug smile. "This place is not for long stays. Let's finish this quickly!"
He then added, "His Majesty's promise to you will definitely be fulfilled, so rest assured."
The 8th-Rank Soul Engineer laughed. "Of course! I still trust His Majesty Xu Jiawei!"
Then, the five of them grinned cruelly as they crossed the Ice God Lake, heading toward the icy white lotus platform on the lake's surface.
...
"Despicable... humans!"
The Snow Emperor never expected that even in the Core Circle of the Extreme North, she would be so unlucky as to be hunted by a family that had received the "guidance of the stars."
Four Titled Douluos and one Soul Douluo—what a grand display!
If she weren't at a critical stage of transformation and unable to use her full strength, the Snow Emperor would have loved to blow these guys sky-high on the spot.