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Snow Empress swallowed with difficulty; even she lost her composure at this moment, her eyes staring somewhat blankly at the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow filling the Spirit Tool.
One must know that the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow is a top-tier treasure of the ice attribute in this world; for ice-attribute Spirit Beasts or Spirit Masters, its value is in no way inferior to the Life Gold!
For Snow Empress, this thing is even countless times more precious than the Life Gold!
"If only I had possessed these earlier..."
Snow Empress's knuckles turned white as she gripped the Spirit Tool, a flash of regret crossing her eyes.
If she could have possessed the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow before attempting to form the Yin-Yang Complementary Spirit Core, she would never have needed to take that risk!
With this to stabilize her origin, let alone the Yin-Yang Complementary Spirit Core, even the seventh Heavenly Tribulation that made all Ferocious Beasts tremble with fear, she would have had absolute certainty of passing through safely!
She wouldn't have needed to bear any risks at all; she could even have utilized the immense energy of this profound ice marrow to elevate her cultivation to the next level, naturally crossing that hurdle! Officially surpassing seven hundred thousand years!
One must know, the reason Di Tian, known as the "Beast God", could firmly sit on the throne of the continent's number one Ferocious Beast, wasn't it because he possessed that sacred ground for cultivation, the core Life Lake of the Star Dou Great Forest?
It had immense vitality, the presence of the Life Gold, and on top of that, the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, which could gather luck, was also there to assist in cultivation.
That was why Di Tian's cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds, reaching the terrifying realm it is today, becoming the existence known as the Beast God.
But now...
Snow Empress looked at the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow filling her hands, and an unprecedented sense of confidence surged within her chest.
If she possessed this batch of Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow, she would naturally have absolute confidence in surpassing Di Tian and seizing the title of Beast God.
One must know, even an Ice Silkworm back then could rely on Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow to pile its way to becoming a Million-Year Soul Beast, let alone herself?
A treasure of this level, if one were to encounter even a single piece in the Extreme North Land, would be considered extremely precious, yet the human before her had actually given her a Spirit Tool full of it.
Thinking of this, Snow Empress finally calmed down a little.
She raised her head, her pair of crystal-clear sky-blue eyes staring with a hint of vigilance at Yun Ming, who stood in the void.
"What... exactly do you want?"
"Such a precious treasure, even for you humans, is priceless."
"You gave this kind of thing to me; what exactly are you plotting?"
Although Yun Ming had said from the beginning that he wanted her to go to that so-called Shrek Academy as a guest, but... just for a visit, he gave her so much?
It was impossible that there was no ulterior motive; even Spirit Beasts knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world.
Facing Snow Empress's gaze filled with suspicion and vigilance, Yun Ming's expression did not change in the slightest.
"The real purpose?"
Yun Ming chuckled, a hint of faint arrogance in his eyes.
"My purpose has already been stated from the beginning."
"By the order of Dean Lin Feng, I am to invite the Snow Empress of the Extreme North Land to visit Shrek Academy as a guest."
"That is all."
"This... is Dean Lin Feng's request."
Hearing these words, Snow Empress was stunned.
She scrutinized Yun Ming's expression carefully, attempting to find even the slightest trace of a lie on his face.
But, there was none.
Yun Ming's eyes were clear and frank; he seemed to be the type who disdained lying. Moreover... with his strength, to deal with her current self, there was no need to throw away Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow.
"Really... is it just as simple as being a guest?"
Snow Empress fell silent.
If what the other party said was true, then what kind of existence was this so-called "Dean Lin Feng"?
To use such a supreme treasure, just to invite her as a guest.
One must know, even in her prime, Snow Empress did not have the certainty to defeat the Yun Ming standing before her now. And that Dean Lin Feng could actually command such an existence to work for him—what kind of plans did this human powerhouse have?
Of course... regardless, it seems now that if she intends to unravel the doubts in her heart at this moment, she still has to make a trip to that Shrek Academy.
For so many years, Snow Empress had never concerned herself with human development, but she also knew that the struggle between humans and Spirit Beasts today was absolutely irreconcilable. Yet now, this human had actually thrown out a signal of friendship, making her hesitate.
After all... given her current situation, Yun Ming could have just killed her to obtain her Spirit Bone and Spirit Ring, but the other party did not, and instead threw out this Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow.
For her current self, this was a life-saving item.
"Fine."
Snow Empress took a deep breath, and the look of vigilance in her eyes finally dissipated a little.
"Since that is the case, then I will trust you once."
"I will accept this Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow."
"I, Snow Empress, will remember this favor."
Yun Ming nodded slightly, not surprised by Snow Empress's choice. He turned his gaze back to Snow Empress, who could be said to be in quite a sorry state at this moment, covered in injuries.
"Since you have accepted it, then don't waste time."
"Your current state is very poor; your origin is severely damaged."
"Right here, first absorb the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow and repair your injuries."
"I will stand guard for you here."
"Until your injuries are fully healed."
"Many thanks."
Snow Empress did not put on airs anymore; she knew her current situation really could not be delayed.
She sat down cross-legged again, carefully stowed away the hundred-thousand-year snow lotus floating before her, and then opened the Spirit Tool in her hand.
"With this snow lotus as a medicinal catalyst, plus this Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow..."
A confident light shone in Snow Empress's eyes.
"This time, not only will I be able to repair my injuries, but I can even... attempt to break through to that realm again!"
"Hoo—"
As Snow Empress began to circulate her Spirit Power, a terrifying suction force erupted from within her body.
The Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow inside the Spirit Tool turned into a rolling cold current, crazily surging into her body.
Her aura, which had been somewhat withered due to the damage to her origin, began to surge wildly at this moment, like a withered tree meeting the spring!
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Shrek Academy. Inside the Dean's Office
[Ding!]
[Detected that key character Snow Empress's recognition of Shrek Academy is a Monster Academy has increased!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the reward: Special cultivation site—Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Cavern!]
[Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Cavern: Special cultivation mimicry environment.]
[Perfectly replicates the underground ice cavern environment in the deepest part of the Extreme North Land where the Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow is nurtured. It contains endless extreme ice-attribute vitality inside; for ice-attribute Spirit Masters or Spirit Beasts cultivating here, cultivation speed is increased by 300%.]
[Additional effect: This site can automatically produce Ten Thousand Year Profound Ice Marrow (although the yield is low, it is steady and endless).]
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
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