"That's more like it."
Chu Bai smiled with satisfaction after seeing the Ice Emperor nod. "Let's go, show me around this far north. You don't want your 300,000 years of cultivation to go to waste, do you?"
"There is indeed a supreme being still existing in the far north, but it won't be long before he perishes,"
the Ice Emperor said from the side.
Since she couldn't defeat him, she might as well join Chu Bai.
"Hmm? Tell me about it," Chu Bai said, intrigued.
"In the far north, there exists a legendary being known as the Ice Dragon Emperor. His cultivation has reached the million-year level, but he cannot become a god, and his lifespan is nearing its end."
Upon hearing this, Chu Bai and Qian Renxue both showed expressions of shock: "The Ice Dragon Emperor? There really is such a million-year-old soul beast?"
Chu Bai sighed, "Speaking of which, it's all because those guys in the God Realm set the rule that soul beasts cannot become gods. Where is this Ice Dragon Emperor?"
"In the deepest part of the far north, in a place called the Burial Dragon Abyss, is his cultivation ground. Almost no one dares to venture deep there. If we calculate the time, I'm afraid the Ice Dragon Emperor will completely perish in another hundred years."
The Ice Emperor led Chu Bai and Qian Renxue across the far north, continuously heading towards the deepest part.
"The Burial Dragon Abyss… interesting."
After traveling for some time, Chu Bai and Qian Renxue followed the Ice Emperor to a region in the deepest part of the far north.
Here, almost no soul beasts survive.
It's easy to imagine how terrifying a place must be, even for soul beasts adapted to the frozen environment.
"I can sense your strength; it seems you haven't experienced the Third Great Tribulation yet?"
Chu Bai suddenly said to the Ice Emperor.
"You know that?" The Ice Emperor was taken aback.
"Hehe, I can vaguely sense it." Chu Bai smiled.
Just as Chu Bai and the Ice Emperor were talking, a deep voice rang out: "Little Ice Emperor, who have you brought to the Burial Dragon Abyss?"
Hearing this voice, the Ice Emperor's expression became more serious. "Ice Dragon Emperor, this human wants to see you. I'm no match for him, so..."
"Hehe, it's not your fault. Since he's stronger than you, even without you, it was only a matter of time before he found the Burial Dragon Abyss. Since you're here, come in."
The voice sounded like that of a peaceful old man. Immediately afterward, Chu Bai and Qian Renxue saw a beam of light bloom, guiding them to the deepest part of the Burial Dragon Abyss.
The Ice Emperor shrugged: "You guys go in. Luckily, the Ice Dragon Emperor is in a good mood, otherwise..."
...
"This is the Burial Dragon Abyss?"
Looking at the surrounding icy and snowy scene, Chu Bai and Qian Renxue were also amazed. This place seemed to be an icy and snowy world that had been sealed for thousands of years. The ice and snow transformed into sharp blades that rose from the ground and actually transformed into the shape of a long dragon in the air.
"Human, you've come here for my soul ring?"
The previous voice rang out again, and then a figure landed in front of Chu Bai and Qian Renxue.
"This is too young..."
Qian Renxue's expression was a little strange. The Ice Dragon Emperor's voice sounded so old, but his appearance was so young.
"Hehe, with my cultivation level, maintaining a youthful appearance isn't difficult." The Ice Dragon Emperor chuckled, showing none of the hostility a soul beast might have towards humans. He appeared as an outsider who had seen through the vicissitudes of the world.
"I did indeed come to find a soul ring," Chu Bai nodded.
The Ice Dragon Emperor wasn't angry, but sighed, "I've spent my entire life pursuing that elusive realm of divinity, witnessing the world's changes, but in the end, it's all for nothing."
"This is because Heaven and Earth cannot tolerate me; otherwise, why would I stop here?"
One could hear no fear of impending demise in the Ice Dragon Emperor's words, only regret for his inability to become a god, an overwhelming sorrow.
"It's not that Heaven and Earth cannot tolerate you, but rather that those guys in the God Realm cannot tolerate you. They don't represent Heaven and Earth. With those guys around, soul beasts are destined to never become gods,"
Chu Bai explained.
"..."
The Ice Dragon Emperor sighed deeply, "So be it. If I were at the height of my power, I might have wanted to fight that so-called god to the death, but now, I'd rather seek a good end for myself."
He then looked at Chu Bai.
"My demise is inevitable, but you are different. You are not an ordinary human. I don't mind if you acquire my soul ring and soul bone, but you also need my approval."
Chu Bai was slightly taken aback, "Oh? How can you be sure I'm not an ordinary human?"
At this, the Ice Dragon Emperor smiled slightly, "I have a special ability to read the experiences in other people's minds. During our conversation, I already knew your origins."
"?!"
Chu Bai's pupils contracted.
"So, this guy knows I'm not from this world?"
"And since you're already aware of this, why don't you just sacrifice yourself to me? It'll save you all the trouble."
The Ice Dragon Emperor didn't seem inclined to say this aloud, but slowly continued, "I know you might be wondering why I won't sacrifice myself to you. Heh, you should know that for soul beasts, the most resistant thing is sacrifice."
"What if I agree to help you become a god?"
Chu Bai said softly.
The surroundings seemed to freeze at that moment.
"What did you say…"
An incredulous voice rang out, the Ice Dragon Emperor staring at Chu Bai in shock: "You can help me become a god?!"
"Heh, since you know my past, you should also understand that I'm irreconcilably opposed to the God Realm. Those so-called gods don't pose much of a threat to you. Therefore, attacking the God Realm is only a matter of time. In that case, helping you become a god is naturally not a difficult matter."
Chu Bai chuckled. This wasn't a problem for him; at worst, he could just go to the God Realm, capture a god, and inherit the divine position, wouldn't that solve everything?
Moreover, if the Ice Dragon Emperor were to sacrifice himself to him, his soul would naturally reside within the soul ring. He didn't believe that with his two supreme martial souls, the Pangu Axe and the Desolate Realm, cultivated to their peak, he wouldn't possess the ability to resurrect others.
At that time, granting the Ice Dragon Emperor a divine position would be a piece of cake.
"You've survived numerous calamities and possess a million years of cultivation—that's truly remarkable. There's no need for us to fight each other."
"Let's cooperate. You help me obtain my seventh soul ring, and I promise to help you become a god. How about it?"
The Ice Dragon Emperor's gaze became complex. He looked at Chu Bai, his expression slowly becoming subtle. Finally, after a moment of silence, the Ice Dragon Emperor nodded: "Alright! As you wish!"
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