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Chapter 38 Snow Empress? Or Ice Empress?
Chapter 39 Snow Empress? Or Ice Empress?
Within the sea of spirit, the spiritual power of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm quietly extended to the outside world, carefully sensing this extremely cold world that was both familiar and unfamiliar.
Having been away from this place for hundreds of thousands of years, it felt little apprehensive about returning home.
The memories left by this boundless ice field are mostly of long periods of hibernation, endless hiding, and the chilling fear of being coveted by predators.
As an Ice Silkworm that is inherently weak and almost at the bottom of the soul beast food chain, the far north has never been its home, but a huge and cruel arena for survival.
There is no warmth here, only the instinct to "survive".
At this moment, only one thing was surging in its heart: to see Hyotei as soon as possible.
That was the only fiery bond it felt in this cold world.
"A big bug!"
A voice interrupted Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's complicated thoughts.
It twisted its pale white body, and Little Silver's huge silver eyes were staring at it.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was immediately annoyed and snorted, "How dare you call me 'big worm'? You should call me Brother Tianmeng!"
Little Silver didn't dwell on the title, since even its most respected Lord Yuhao called it that, so there was no need for it to insist.
But do you really want the proud and unyielding soul to call Tianmeng Ice Silkworm "brother"?
Even if it's a million-year-old soul beast, it's absolutely impossible!
Immediately afterward, Xiao Yin said directly, "By the way, since you were able to bestow an ice-attribute martial soul upon Lord Yuhao, why wasn't your target the Snow Empress?"
"She is the undisputed strongest ruler of the far north. In terms of strength and cultivation, isn't she more suitable than the Ice Emperor?"
"Could it be—that there's some special story between you and that Hyotei actress that makes you insist on having her?"
The question was asked casually, even with a touch of gossipy curiosity.
However, it made Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's heart skip a beat, and her fair and plump body stiffened almost imperceptibly.
What it disliked most about Little Silver was that the random guesses that this big-eyed creature sometimes made could inexplicably point to the truth.
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm chose the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion as Huo Yuhao's second martial soul, naturally mixed with its own selfish reasons that it could not tell outsiders, because it had a forbidden love for the Ice Emperor.
But faced with Xiao Yin's questioning, it would never admit to such thoughts, no matter what.
After all, a million-year-old soul beast still needs to save face!
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm straightened its fair body slightly and quickly wove a reason.
"From the perspective of pure strength and cultivation, Xue Di is indeed the theoretically better choice."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm readily admitted this, which is an indisputable fact; denying it would only make her seem guilty.
"However."
Then it changed its tone and became serious: "As the leader of the three great kings of the far north, the Snow Empress's lofty character and proud will are far beyond what ordinary soul beasts can match."
"I think her deep-rooted pride would never allow her to accept becoming a human martial soul."
A hint of disdain flashed in Little Silver's enormous single eye.
It was once a proud and unyielding spirit, but now it has willingly become Lord Yuhao's number one spirit.
In its view, when a true path to immortality and supremacy is laid out before us, so-called "pride" should give way to wisdom.
Therefore, it retorted, "The path to godhood is right before us; I don't believe the Snow Empress would refuse."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm felt a pain in its "brain." This big eyeball was indeed troublesome and not easy to fool.
"We experienced the miracle of traversing ten thousand years of time and witnessed firsthand the records of Lingbing Douluo's glorious achievements in later historical books, which is why we firmly believe that Yuhao can become a god."
Its voice carried a hint of urgency: "But now, facing the Snow Empress, what do we have to prove ourselves with?"
"Words alone are not enough! You think you can convince her, with just a few words, that a human boy who hasn't even grown up will definitely become a god in the future, and thus risk everything?"
"Do you think that, given Xue Di's status and mental fortitude, she would accept such a seemingly absurd 'promise'?"
Xiao Yin was silent for a moment, then said, "With this unprecedented soul system, and even more so with Elder Yi, a powerful being from another world."
"Aren't these two things enough to demonstrate Lord Yuhao's extraordinary talent and potential?"
"Not enough, far from enough!" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm shook her head decisively: "These might pique her interest, but they are by no means enough to make her immediately gamble everything and her future."
Seeing that Xiao Yin seemed about to argue, Tianmeng Bingcan immediately interjected, "Moreover, there's the most crucial point: finding her won't be easy for us."
"The Snow Emperor is all alone, without any racial ties, her whereabouts are elusive, and she often travels far from the far north."
Whether she is currently in the far north, and when she will appear, are all unknown.
Xiao Yin's suggestion to make Xue Di Huo Yuhao's second martial soul was not simply to argue with Tian Meng.
Everything it does ultimately aims to ensure that its Lord Yuhao obtains the strongest power.
At this moment, listening to the progressive analysis of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, its huge silver eyes shone with light as it fell into a thoughtful silence.
It had to admit that what the big bug said made some sense.
Seeing that Xiao Yin seemed to be persuaded, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm quickly struck while the iron was hot.
"In comparison, choosing Hyotei is a much more feasible option."
"She is the patriarch of the Ice Jade Scorpion clan, and lives in the core area of the far north year-round, so it will be easier to find her."
"More importantly, I have some connections with Hyotei."
"I am confident that I can persuade her to become Yuhao's second martial soul!"
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Finally, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm pulled out its "trump card," saying, "Besides, history ten thousand years later has proven that my choice was correct!"
This series of combined punches, especially the irrefutable "historical answer" at the end, finally made Xiao Yin give up its insistence and stop arguing about the Snow Emperor's issue. Its huge pupils slowly turned, which can be regarded as an acceptance of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's solution.
On the icy plains, Huo Yuhao braved the biting wind and snow that reached above his calves, trudging step by step toward the increasingly frigid core area.
His physical body endured the extreme tests of the environment, but most of his attention was actually focused on the "debate" within his spiritual sea concerning the fate of his second martial soul.
He listened quietly to every word Tianmeng and Xiaoyin said, but did not participate in their conversation.
For him, the second martial soul, whether it was the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion or the Ice Snow Maiden, was a gift that far exceeded his expectations!
To obtain even one of them is already a stroke of good fortune; how could I dare to be picky?
He was a man who had experienced hardship and tasted both the bitterness and the sweetness of life in the White Tiger Duke's mansion.
These experiences tempered away the arrogance and conceit that might have arisen from "knowing the future," and instead forged in him a deep-seated clarity and humility.
He knew he might be burdened with an extraordinary destiny, but he wouldn't be picky about the opportunities before him just because he "might become a god in the future."
domineering.
On the contrary, he always maintained a grateful and appreciative attitude.
His meticulous planning for Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, his careful guidance of Electrolux, and his loyal protection of Xiaoyin—
He even held the utmost respect and anticipation for the upcoming ice-attribute power.
Be neither arrogant nor impatient, neither greedy nor abandoning.
He humbly accepted all the possibilities that fate had brought him.
Then, put in your utmost effort to master it and control it.
Let it become the foundation for protecting those we cherish and achieving our goals, rather than a source of pride.