Ice Emperor's Sacrifice, Dai Yao's First Soul RingThe central region of the far north.
At the edge of the snow-white world, a splash of emerald green suddenly appeared, instantly coloring the entire sky.
Accompanying the emerald green was an endless snow fog that completely swallowed up the surrounding view. In the thick snow fog, the temperature dropped sharply, and all the water vapor in the surrounding air condensed into ice crystals.
"Snow Woman, you were looking for me?"
A clear, crisp sound, filled with surprise, rang out from the snow and mist, echoing throughout the world.
Immediately afterwards, a stunningly beautiful soul beast appeared before everyone.
This is a crystal-clear scorpion, with two colors: one ice blue and the other emerald green. Although it is a scorpion, it possesses a breathtaking beauty.
However, compared to the many enormous 100,000-year-old soul beasts, this scorpion was surprisingly small, only about 1.5 meters tall. Its entire body resembled a gemstone, especially its long, crystalline tail, which, when held high, could draw everyone's attention.
He is one of the three Heavenly Kings of the far north.
Hyotei.
Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.
However, the next moment, when Ice Empress noticed the human man beside Snow Empress, Scorpion's face showed a human-like pause, its gaze lingering on Snow Empress before it shouted with wariness and hostility:
"Human! What are you doing here!"
"Bing'er, don't be nervous, he's not an enemy. The reason I called you here is because of him."
Xue Di explained.
Hyotei warily sized up Dai Yao. She could sense that this human's strength was not to be underestimated. In particular, the golden trident in his hand gave her a feeling of dread.
You can just call me Dai Yao.
Hyotei was sizing up Dai Yao, but wasn't Dai Yao also sizing up Hyotei?
It must be said that although Hyotei is a scorpion, she gives people a very beautiful feeling, no wonder Tianmeng Ice Silkworm fell in love with Hyotei.
"Human, I don't care what methods you used to gain the Snow Woman's trust, but you'd better leave here immediately. Otherwise, when I expose your true colors, it won't be so easy for you to leave."
Hyotei's voice was as cold as ancient ice.
Dai Yao's expression remained unchanged.
"I'm sorry, that's just Bing'er's personality."
Snow Empress was quite helpless; she never expected that she would have to explain things to a human.
"Snow Woman, you..."
Hyotei was furious, like a wronged woman whose husband had been stolen by a mistress.
Before the Ice Empress could finish speaking, the Snow Empress immediately said seriously:
"Bing'er, do not be rude. Dai Yao is the inheritor of the Sea God's divine power. If nothing unexpected happens, he will ascend to the heavens and become a great being who overlooks the continent. He has come here today to discuss important matters with us ferocious beasts. As for what it is, let him tell you himself."
Upon hearing Xue Di's introduction, Bing Di felt a jolt in his brain, utterly shocked.
Although there are no examples of soul beasts becoming gods, their worship of deities is in no way inferior to that of humans, and may even surpass it. For example, their Ice God is such a figure; swearing an oath to the Ice God is the most effective promise among the soul beasts of the far north.
No soul beast dared to break its oath.
All hostility vanished instantly from the jewel-like eyes of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion. Its gaze towards Dai Yao, whether in Dai Yao's imagination or not, carried a hint of ingratiation.
"So...so you are the successor of the Sea God. Please forgive my rudeness earlier."
Hyotei restrained his temper and spoke cautiously.
Dai Yao didn't care about the matter and waved his hand slightly. However, the Ice Emperor's attitude of being deferential at first and then obsequious made him chuckle.
"I have come here today to discuss something with you ferocious beasts who are over 100,000 years old. Although I am the inheritor of the Sea God, I cannot change my wife's aptitude for the time being. Therefore, I would like to use the power of soul beasts and take advantage of the transformative effect of a 100,000-year soul ring to help my wife improve her physique."
At that moment, Dai Yao repeated what he had said to Xue Di not long ago.
"The Snow Empress rejected my suggestion. I wonder what the Ice Empress thinks?"
Dai Yao looked at Hyotei and asked.
Hyotei refused the 400,000-year tribulation, but there are still 10,000 years left. Perhaps she will choose to refuse again, pursuing the slim hope of surviving the tribulation within these 10,000 years. If that's the case, then things will get complicated.
However, the Ice Emperor is not the Snow Emperor; it does not possess the special abilities of the Snow Demon, who can transform into a human after becoming a ferocious beast.
Unless an extraordinary opportunity arises, Hyotei will only turn to ashes under the heavenly tribulation.
Hyotei understood this better than Dai Yao.
Moreover, based on Dai Yao's understanding of the original work, he didn't think Hyotei would refuse. In the original work, Hyotei was somewhat arrogant, but when it came to important matters, he never procrastinated.
After learning about Tianmeng's god-making plan, although it was somewhat coerced, she still chose to accept it and sacrificed herself to Huo Yuhao without any delay.
Despite the slim chance of success in the plan to become a god, and despite the fact that it would mean eternal life without freedom.
Now, Dai Yao has successfully completed the seven trials, and becoming a god is within reach. His probability of becoming a god is far, far greater than Huo Yuhao's back then. Unless someone is foolish, the Ice Emperor will never choose to give up.
Of course, Dai Yao also couldn't give her the impression that he couldn't do without her, as that would be too disadvantageous for the negotiations.
"Once I become a god, I will resurrect you, Ice Emperor. Not only that, I can even let you return to Douluo Continent to see your clan and Snow Emperor."
"My wife has an ice-attribute martial soul, so my first choice is naturally you in the far north."
"Of course, if you don't want to, that's fine too. After all, I inherited the position of the Sea God, and there are far more soul beasts living in the vast ocean than on land. Water and ice have something in common, and the soul beasts in the ocean won't refuse me."
Upon hearing this, the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress immediately felt a sense of urgency.
That's right, Dai Yao doesn't necessarily need them! Back then, he became the Sea God, and which of the soul beasts in the ocean would refuse the Sea God's request!
Of course, the big black fish in the trench is an exception.
However, after Dai Yao became a god, the giant black fish naturally disappeared from the continent.
The Snow Empress quickly gave the Ice Empress a meaningful glance. The Ice Empress knew this was a golden opportunity, one that would never come again. Even though she still had ten thousand years to live, did she really want to live for ten thousand years only to be annihilated by the heavenly tribulation?
After a brief moment of thought, a crisp sound came from the mouthparts of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.
"Respected Inheritor, I accept your conditions. But I am somewhat worried that you will not keep your promise after you become a god."
Dai Yao breathed a sigh of relief and smiled:
"You don't need to worry about that. I will swear to the God King that even the gods of the divine realm would not dare to disobey the God King's oath."
To gain the trust of the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress, Dai Yao would surely swear an oath to the God King. However, the God King he swore an oath to is the Evil God King. As a favorite of the Evil God King, breaking oaths is commonplace for him.
Of course, he wouldn't break his oath; he was just giving himself a choice.
It must be said that after absorbing the Dark Demon God Tiger Soul Ring, Dai Yao's personality was subtly influenced by the evil personality.
"Then I'm relieved."
Hyotei let out a soft breath.
"By the way, Dai Yao, where is your wife now? Do we have to wait until you go back before bringing her over?"
"I ask you in confusion."
Ice Emperor was her closest soul beast in the far north, and she wanted to settle this matter as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen changes.
No, she's right here.
Dai Yao smiled, raised his hand, and the Vast Ocean Universe Cover rose from the ground and hovered beside him. With a thought, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover that had been enveloping Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu slowly disappeared, revealing the two women's figures.
Upon seeing the two women who suddenly appeared, both the Ice and Snow Emperors felt a chill run down their spines.
How did these two women appear beside them? They didn't even notice! If Dai Yao intended to attack them this way, they would definitely fall for it! Could this be the Sea God's doing?!
"I have met the Snow Emperor and the Ice Emperor."
After emerging from the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu both gazed deeply at Dai Yao, then bowed slightly to the two emperors, Bing and Xue. Xue Wu's eyes were filled with tenderness.
Although humans and beasts are different, the Ice Empress will soon be sacrificed to the Snow Dancer, and both the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress are top experts on the continent, so they deserve this respect.
Looking at the two women's beautiful faces, Dai Yao's heart trembled slightly. On Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's faces, there was still the worry from when their brows were furrowed. Clearly, what had just happened had made them extremely worried.
"Why are there two of you?"
After calming down, both the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor were somewhat bewildered by the sudden appearance of the two women. Dai Yao had gone to such great lengths, all for a woman he loved?
Shui Bing'er sensed the surprise in Xue Di's tone and gave Dai Yao a resentful look.
If the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress knew that they were not Dai Yao's wives at all, and that Dai Yao actually had four wives, they would probably be shocked.
Dai Yao coughed lightly and said:
"Let me introduce you. This is Bing'er, and this is Xue Wu. Ice Emperor, Xue Wu is the one you are to sacrifice."
Hyotei took a deep breath, gave Xuewu a long look, and then said to Dai Yao:
"Respected Inheritor, please give me some time. I would like to return to my clan first to settle things, and then I will come back to fulfill my promise."
Dai Yao nodded.
Immediately, Hyotei transformed into a streak of emerald light and disappeared into the distant horizon.
Gazing in the direction where Hyotei disappeared, Yuki-tei didn't turn back for a long time. Her lips moved, and all her emotions were condensed into two words.
"Take care of yourself."
It expresses both reluctance to part with Hyotei and best wishes for its future...
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One day later.
The far north seemed to stand still for a moment, a crimson light enveloping the entire snow-covered world. Numerous Ice Jade Emperor Scorpions sat in a huddle, emitting a sharp, unified cry as they bid farewell to their king.
In the center of the many Ice Jade Emperor Scorpions, the dashing woman suddenly opened her eyes, her face full of surprise.
Six spirit rings slowly circled his body, especially the sixth spirit ring, whose dazzling red color made the world lose its color.
"Dai Yao, I did it!"
Xuewu said with delight.
Dai Yao patted Xue Wu's head and nodded gently.
"Alright, Bing'er, Xuewu, let's go and say goodbye to them."
Shui Bing'er glanced enviously at Xue Wu's sixth spirit ring. That was a 100,000-year spirit ring, a treasure sought after by all spirit masters. How could she not be envious?
"Gentlemen, thank you all for your hospitality these past few days. Farewell."
Dai Yao led the two women to an Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and smiled.
This is a young Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, over two hundred thousand years old, second only to the Ice Emperor in cultivation among the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion species. After the Ice Emperor's sacrifice, it will lead the entire Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion species.
"My lord, we hope you will keep your promise and let us see our king again."
The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion choked back tears.
"You will definitely see Hyotei again someday."
Dai Yao solemnly promised.
In fact, not only did Xue Wu accept the sacrifice of the Ice Emperor, but Dai Yao also accepted the sacrifice of a 190,000-year-old Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion. Knowing that it could not survive the 200,000-year Heavenly Tribulation, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion took the initiative to sacrifice itself after learning that Dai Yao lacked a soul ring.
This will let this future deity know the sincerity of their Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion clan.
Now, Dai Yao's first spirit ring for the Holy White Tiger has also become a blood-red 100,000-year spirit ring.
Unlike Tang San in the original story, he was able to absorb and revive Xiao Wu using different types of spirit rings. Therefore, without much thought, he accepted the sacrifice of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion.
Immediately, Dai Yao, carrying the two women, soared into the sky and flew south.
"After absorbing the spirit ring of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, my Sacred White Tiger Martial Soul now only has four spirit rings, which is still four spirit rings short of its peak. As for the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Martial Soul, it only has the spirit rings of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and the Evil Demon Tiger Whale, and is still missing six spirit rings."
"I need to think carefully about my next soul ring configuration."
"Sigh, after I get back, I need to give the Blue Lotus to Bing'er first so she can take it, and then I'll see Zhu Qing and the others. I wonder what their reaction will be after they find out about Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu."
"Finally... I have to go see her."
Thinking of this, Dai Yao's face darkened.
She is, of course, Bibi Dong.
The woman who, after giving her heart to Dai Yao, was betrayed.
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Above the snowfield, gazing at the tiny black dot of Dai Yao disappearing into the distance on the horizon, the Snow Emperor's icy blue eyes held an inscrutable expression.
"goodbye······"
The Snow Empress sighed softly. (End of Chapter)