The Ice Emperor Accompanying

Chapter 18 The Ice Emperor Accompanying

"No problem, I can make this promise. Moreover, in the not-too-distant future, the history of humans hunting spirit beasts for spirit rings will come to a complete end. A new contract system will replace the past bloodshed, and all races will share a harmonious and prosperous era!"

Zhong Li looked at the two Ice and Snow Emperors and spoke firmly, his amber eyes gleaming with a light that was hard to look away from. His words were not only addressed to the two Ice and Snow Emperors, but also to himself and to this world!

A stone tablet with ancient patterns suddenly appeared in front of Zhongli; Zhongli held the Piercing Rainbow Spear and engraved pale golden runes on the stone tablet.

"I, Morax, hereby forge an alliance with the spirit beasts of the far north. From this day forward, my Heaven Dou Empire and the spirit beasts of the far north shall live in harmony and cease to harm each other. The far north shall also be a supporter of my Heaven Dou Empire, swearing a blood oath to generously contribute to the safety, territory, and glory of the empire. If the far north encounters danger, the empire shall also have the responsibility to defend its territory."

After hearing the entire contents of the contract, both the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress nodded. Then, under Zhong Li's instructions, they each pressed a golden fingerprint on the stone tablet.

"Contract established!"

Three golden beams descended from the sky, incredibly sacred; in the void, the figure of a majestic deity appeared. The deity wore a white hood, obscuring his face, and sat arrogantly on a throne formed from a rock, seemingly disregarding even the laws of heaven.

For a moment, even the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress felt an overwhelming sense of awe. Under the gaze of that divine being, they felt so insignificant, and the covenant they had forged was as weighty as all the mountains and rocks in the world.

In a daze, they seemed to hear a voice, and their hearts trembled slightly.

"Those who break their promise shall be punished by being devoured by the mountain. The mountain that the Emperor cuts down will fall on the head of every one of them who breaks their promise."

At this moment, they began to value this contract more than ever before. Any remaining lingering thoughts about it vanished completely.

The moment they saw the phantom of that deity, the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor were shocked, while Dugu Bo and the two enshrined ones were filled with fear.

The Fifth Prince... he actually managed to contact such an existence? Could it be that a deity has always stood behind him? No wonder. No wonder the Fifth Prince knows so much, no wonder his talent is so monstrous, no wonder...

They dared not think any deeper. Anyway, it wouldn't do them any harm.

After the alliance was formed, both the Ice Empress and the Snow Empress took the elixir. Sure enough, as Zhong Li had said, they both felt changes within themselves; the Ice Empress felt as if a mysterious power had appeared within her, and the oppressive sense of urgency that was about to overwhelm her suddenly vanished. Her intuition told her that the next great calamity posed absolutely no threat to her.

A snow-white light emanated from the Snow Empress's body, forming a cocoon. When the light re-integrated into her body, the Ice Empress perceived that the Snow Empress's power remained unchanged, and her appearance was identical. However, the aura of a soul beast had completely vanished; in her perception, standing before her was now a human Limit Douluo.

"They actually turned into humans!"

Xue Di looked at her palm, her feelings somewhat complicated. Rings of spirit rings rose from beneath her feet, just like those of a Title Douluo among humans. She had also heard that spirit beasts that underwent a rebirth would also develop spirit rings similar to those of humans, except that these spirit rings didn't require hunting spirit beasts; they would automatically appear after reaching a bottleneck.

"You can absorb these three soul bones. I don't need them."

Xue Di then glanced at the soul bones that had been dropped after the three beast kings died, shook her head, and said.

Now that she has taken on a human form, theoretically she can absorb these soul bones. However, at her level, which is close to that of a god, even soul bones exceeding 100,000 years in age wouldn't offer much help. Most importantly, even in human form, she still harbors a resistance to absorbing soul bones.

Zhongli and Ying both sat down cross-legged and began absorbing their spoils. Zhongli fused with the dark golden torso bone dropped by the demonic snow tiger king; while Ying first fused with the soul ring, not the soul bone.

The one who delivered the final blow to the "Ice Scale Eel King" was Shadow. After its death, the Ice Scale Eel King also unleashed a blood-red soul ring with two golden patterns. Although they had just been delayed for a while, a soul ring of this level would not dissipate even if left in the air for ten days or half a month; it could be preserved for quite a long time.

Looking at the young man who, after fusing with the Demon Snow Tiger King's soul ring, radiated a dark golden light and resembled a young god, a hint of determination seemed to flash in Ice Emperor's orange-gold eyes.

"Human, you say you can establish a special contract channel through that kind of contract, while preserving the soul of a soul beast, to allow yourself to obtain a soul ring and break through levels?"

Hyotei looked at Zhong Li and asked.

"That's right. I do have that ability. I obtained my previous four spirit rings in this way."

Zhong Li nodded and answered slowly.

"So, by following your existence, can I receive any feedback from you? Or, if you one day become a god?"

"Yes. If I become a god, the soul beasts that have formed contracts with me will also be elevated and transformed into gods of your world!"

Zhong Li nodded and answered with great certainty.

"Very well. Let's make a pact. I will be your ally; and on the day you break through to godhood, you will guide me to godhood!"

Hyotei looked intently at Zhong Li and said.

The Snow Empress watched this scene without saying anything. The Ice Empress's thoughts didn't surprise her too much; she simply sighed softly.

Indeed, after taking the Tribulation-Averting Pill, Hyotei could theoretically live for another 100,000 years; during those long years, he would not face any fear of death.

However, how could Hyotei tolerate leaving this world after becoming a god while she was left alone in the far north? Rather than that, she would rather give it her all and try to reach godhood!

Zhongli could help her become a god. Even in Xue Di's eyes, it was highly probable that someone like Zhongli could break the so-called "level 100 barrier." In fact, if Zhongli couldn't become a god, then probably no one in this world could.

Moreover, even if Zhongli ultimately fails and passes away in the passage of time, with the cultivation level of the Ice Emperor, as long as she retains her original essence, she will not perish along with Zhongli and will still have the opportunity to reshape her true form.

Dugu Bo and the other two were getting a little numb from watching. One thing after another, they made a trip to the far north, getting both ferocious beast spirit rings and spirit bones; and now, Zhong Li had even obtained the possession of a super being, his fifth spirit ring being over 300,000 years old!

No, it's not just as simple as 300,000 years; after the three golden lines, there are already faint traces of a fourth golden line.

Finally, Zhong Li fused with the torso bone of the Snow Tiger King, while Ying fused with the right leg bone of the Ice Scale Eel King, which corresponded to the spirit ring. The head spirit bone dropped by the Zhu Qing Ice Toad King was unsuitable for either of them to absorb due to its unusual nature; after some consideration, Zhong Li put the spirit bone away for later use.

"Alright, it's time to go back to Heaven Dou City. I wonder if the protagonists from the original story have gone to Blue Tyrant Academy yet."

Zhong Li looked in the direction of Tian Dou City and murmured.

(End of this chapter)