Chapter 293
Snow Empress Submits, the Super Artifact Destruction Scepter
"you?"
Lin Mu glanced at Bing Di, then abruptly stopped in his tracks, saying calmly, "Whether it's soul power or cultivation, in what way can you compare to her?"
Upon hearing this, Hyotei was furious, but unable to refute it.
After all, that's the truth.
Moreover, this person's strength is terrifying; even the Snow Empress is no match for him, let alone her.
Even if she joins forces with Xue Di, they still wouldn't be a match for her.
At this moment, Hyotei felt a surge of guilt. If Yuki hadn't tried to save her, she wouldn't have been in such a dangerous situation.
Just then, the Snow Empress proposed a condition: "I am willing to become your soul spirit, on the condition that you release Bing'er."
Although Lin Mu only used one move, he had already demonstrated strength comparable to a god.
Therefore, even though Xue Di possessed two more powerful techniques, she was still unable to deal with an enemy of this level.
Since she couldn't resist, she could only try her best to protect Bing'er's safety.
Seeing the Snow Empress sacrifice herself for him, the Ice Emperor held her tightly, his face resolute, and said, "Xue'er, if we die, we die together!"
She not only had a deep sisterly affection for Xue'er, but also a feeling that was hard to put into words.
Seeing this scene of sisterly affection, Lin Mu shook her head helplessly and said irritably, "When did I say I was going to take your lives?"
Upon hearing this, both the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress were stunned.
In their view, since Lin Mu had traveled all the way to the far north, he certainly wouldn't return empty-handed.
Moreover, Lin Mu was so ruthless, knocking Xue Di down into the snow with a single move. How could he possibly let them go so easily? Even if their soul rings were full, they would still fight for the soul bone.
But hoping for a glimmer of hope, Hyotei tentatively asked, "You're going to let us go?"
“As I just said, I want Xue Di to be my soul spirit, and you will become the soul spirit of my disciple.”
After a brief explanation, Lin Mu noticed the confusion in Xue Di and Bing Di's eyes and took the initiative to explain: "Soul spirits are different from soul rings; they can preserve the soul and consciousness."
"After we complete the divine test, you will also be able to enter the divine realm, transform into gods, and enjoy endless lifespans."
After listening to Lin Mu's detailed explanation, the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress were filled with shock and disbelief, mixed with an uncontrollable excitement.
If what this person says is true, then it is indeed a good choice.
Although a 100,000-year-old soul beast has an extremely long lifespan, it needs to undergo a heavenly tribulation every 100,000 years, and the power of the heavenly tribulation increases with each tribulation.
For Xue Di, who had experienced six heavenly tribulations, the seventh heavenly tribulation was like a Damocles' sword hanging over her head.
Judging from her cultivation level, she is still about 10,000 years away from the seventh Heavenly Tribulation.
Ten thousand years is a long time for humans, but in the eyes of the Snow Empress, it is nothing at all.
That's why she wanted to find a way to avoid the seventh heavenly tribulation, and luckily, the soul-spirit technique that Lin Mu provided could meet her needs.
Not only will they no longer have to worry about heavenly tribulations, but they can also become gods.
Even so, Xue Di didn't completely believe these words. She looked up at Lin Mu and asked coldly, "Why should we believe you?"
"Your lives are in my hands, do you have a better choice?"
Lin Mu's eyes flickered slightly, and his voice carried a subtle but intimidating tone, as if leaving them no choice.
Upon hearing this, a bitter smile appeared on Xue Di's beautiful face.
Now that things had come to this, they had no better choice but to hope that Lin Mu was telling the truth. Given his strength, they reasoned that he had no reason to deceive them. After a moment of internal struggle, Xue Di's gaze fell upon the mark on Lin Mu's forehead.
If nothing unexpected happens, this mark should represent a deity, and someone of considerable status in the divine realm; otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why Lin Mu's strength is so great.
Next, Lin Mu took Xue Di as his eighth soul spirit and attached it to his first soul ring.
In addition, there is a right leg bone that is over 600,000 years old.
As a ferocious beast that has existed for 700,000 years, the Snow Empress would naturally drop a soul bone, and even the Ice and Snow Maiden is no exception, after all, the Demonic Tiger Whale King could drop a right leg soul bone.
As for why Xue Di didn't reveal her soul bone in Douluo Continent II, it's mainly because her soul core was damaged, and her essence was almost completely lost.
There are still 10,000 years until the seventh Heavenly Tribulation. The Snow Empress's soul core is completely intact, so she can naturally produce soul bones.
"This is the soul?"
Xue Di carefully examined her body. Compared to her previous ice elemental body, she had now transformed into a soul state, though her appearance hadn't changed much.
Seeing that Xue Di was not in danger, Bing Di immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
It all started because of her. She didn't want to see anything happen to Xue Di. Fortunately, Lin Mu didn't deceive them. At least for now, becoming a soul spirit is indeed beneficial to them.
Immediately afterwards, Hyotei became Lin Mu's ninth soul spirit.
At the same time, Tang San absorbed the energy of Titan Snow Demon King, and his cultivation level broke through to level ninety-nine, successfully completing the eighth trial of the Sea God.
Under Lin Mu's special instructions, the soul bone that Ice Emperor dropped was from the left leg, which was exactly the part that Ye Lingling was missing.
After absorbing the Ice Emperor's soul bone, which was over 300,000 years old, Ye Lingling's soul power broke through to level 97. As long as she fused with another soul bone, she could complete the sixth trial of the God of Life.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Lingling absorbed the Snow Emperor's right leg soul bone, and her soul power directly broke through to level ninety-eight.
[The sixth trial of the God of Destruction is complete. Reward: 10% increase in affinity with the God of Destruction, total affinity increased to 60%.]
Hearing this voice, Lin Mu felt little emotional reaction.
His first six tests were all to help Ye Lingling pass the assessments. With his help, Ye Lingling completed the assessments extremely smoothly.
[Seventh Trial of the God of Destruction: Obtain the recognition of the supreme artifact, the Scepter of Destruction, within one year.]
"The Scepter of Destruction?"
Before Lin Mu could react, a bolt of purplish-black lightning ripped through the sky, followed by a scepter that plunged straight into his face.
Its shape resembles a condensed lightning bolt, its entire body is a deep purplish-black, yet it radiates a dazzling purple light. The destructive aura it releases far surpasses that of the Trident of Poseidon.
"Does it have to be this direct? Giving away a super artifact like that?"
Looking at the Scepter of Destruction before him, Lin Mu was utterly shocked.
He hadn't expected the God of Destruction to be so generous, directly delivering a super artifact to him. Compared to the other two God Kings, this was incredibly generous.
"Is this Master's divine weapon? It's so powerful!" Tang San said with a face full of respect.
Although this artifact is much stronger than the Trident of Poseidon, it is only barely worthy of his master's strength.
At this moment, Lin Mugang reached out and grasped the Scepter of Destruction, but was forced back several steps by the destructive power emanating from the scepter.
Having finally regained his footing, Lin Mu decisively summoned his martial soul, the Thunder Yatalis Summoner, and placed it on his waist.
"Thunder Yatalis, representing the forces of justice in the world!"
"Combined!" (End of Chapter)