Douluo: Did you move Danta here?

Chapter 396 Reunion with the Ice God
"Even Xue Di is in this state, do you think you're better than her?"

"Forehead"

She was just too worried about Xue Di's condition and rushed forward to find out what was going on, but she overlooked the fact that if she rushed forward, she would also most likely turn into a little girl ice sculpture.

"What should I do?"

Ning Bei glanced at her speechlessly, then directly recalled her to her sea of ​​consciousness to keep Tianmeng company.

"I'll do it, you go back and wait."

After retrieving Hyotei, Ning Bei looked solemnly in the direction of the light source and slowly walked forward.

Similar to the black mist on the ground, the location of the light source could not be detected with mental power, which suggests that this place is very likely also the work of a god.

Upon getting closer and seeing the glowing object clearly, Ning Bei was suddenly startled.

"Skeletons?"

Indeed, the source of the dazzling light was a skeleton. Unlike the weathered bones of ordinary people who have died many years ago, the skeleton of this body appeared crystal clear, radiating an icy light like a work of art. If you looked closely, you could also feel a faint pressure emanating from the skeleton, indicating that the owner of the skeleton was extraordinary in life.

"Lord Ice God, could it be this skeleton that trapped Xue'er?"

"I'm not sure, but I think it's very likely."

Just as Ning Bei was about to approach and investigate, a beam of white light suddenly shot out from her heart, accurately hitting the skeleton right in front of her. In an instant, the corpse shone brightly in the astonished eyes of the three.

"Hiss, what terrifying pressure!"

Even relying on Ningbei's spiritual sea, Tianmeng and Bingdi were trembling with fear due to the oppressive aura, which is enough to illustrate how terrifying this person was in life.

Just as he was on high alert, preparing to deal with what was to come, the skeleton suddenly transformed into a woman with an extremely beautiful face and long, ice-blue hair, who appeared before Ning Bei.

"It's been a long time, heir."

"Ice Goddess?"

“That’s right. Originally, we wouldn’t have had the chance to have a face-to-face conversation, but the residual energy in the heart of the Ice God resonated with my remains, which led to this meeting.”

Upon seeing the person before them as the former Ice God, the two beasts in their sea of ​​consciousness immediately dared not even breathe, while Ning Bei's eyes lit up.

"Perhaps I may address you as Skadi?"

"Hmm? You actually know my name. Did you encounter some special being?"

Skadi seemed somewhat surprised and puzzled that Ningbei had accurately pronounced her name.

"Yes, there is a Silver Dragon King in the Star Dou Great Forest, who is a split off from the Dragon God's primordial spirit. I have had some dealings with her."

"I see."

Upon hearing that it was related to the Dragon God, Skadi nodded in understanding, but she didn't seem to care about such things.

"Do you have any more questions? You can ask now. I can't maintain this state for long. The remaining energy of the Ice God's Heart still needs to serve the Divine Trial and cannot be wasted here."

"Hmm? Even if you gather the Heart and Body of the Ice God, you still can't be resurrected?"

Skadi shook her head expressionlessly.

"There are many things you don't understand. Who says that having eternal life is necessarily a good thing?"

"Ok?"

Ning Bei's heart skipped a beat. From the woman's words, it seemed that becoming a god was not a good thing. This made him more cautious. Skadi seemed to have seen through his thoughts as well.

"You don't need to think so much. Becoming a god will still bring you many benefits." "Yes, then may I ask, senior, how do I begin my ninth trial?"

Ning Bei thought it made sense. If she couldn't become a god, she might be at the mercy of some nobody in the future. At that time, she wouldn't have the mind to consider the drawbacks of becoming a god. So she quickly took the opportunity to ask about the ninth test.

"Sufficient energy is needed to unlock the path to godhood in the ninth trial, but unfortunately, the remaining energy in my Ice God Heart doesn't seem to be enough to open the passage for you."

Upon hearing this, Skadi explained the reason why the Ninth Trial had been delayed, which made Ning Bei realize that he had actually forgotten about it. He knew that both the Sea God and the Angel God needed to sacrifice a Limit Douluo to replenish their energy in order to open the path to godhood for the Ninth Trial. Why should he be an exception?
"I see. Thank you for telling me, senior. I think I know what to do now."

"Oh? You have a way to replenish the energy? You know, this energy gap isn't small."

"I have a way. My first martial soul can replenish this energy."

"Really? I noticed your martial soul was extremely powerful when we first met. I didn't expect you to have such an ability."

"Hehe, lucky, lucky."

Ning Bei touched the bridge of her nose, revealing a humble expression; anyway, she could only say it was all a fluke.

Skadi didn't seem to care and smiled as she looked at the Snow Emperor ice sculpture behind Ningbei.

"They actually thought they could communicate with my remains using their last remaining soul power. They are simply overestimating themselves."

"Forehead"

Now Ning Bei, including the two beasts in her sea of ​​consciousness, understood how Xue Di had been frozen. They immediately showed embarrassed smiles, especially Bing Di, who had wanted to rush up and try, even with Xue Di's example in front of her.

As Skadi waved away the ice, Snow Empress immediately regained her freedom and respectfully stepped forward to offer a bow.

"Thank you, Lord Ice God."

"There's no need for that. He's the Ice God now."

After refusing Xue Di's greeting, Skadi turned her gaze to Ning Bei again.

"Successor, you have great talent, I believe you can succeed."

Seeing that Skadi intended to fall into another long slumber, Nimbe immediately spoke up to stop her:
"Senior, please don't be anxious. May I ask why the God of Asura keeps interfering with the affairs of Douluo Continent?"

Skadi raised an eyebrow slightly, somewhat surprised, because the Asura God described by Ningbei was completely different from the one she remembered.

"Are you sure it was the God of Asura who did it?"

"Hmm? There shouldn't be any mistake, right? Could it be that the City of Slaughter was left behind on Douluo Continent by the other party?"

After a moment of contemplation, Skadi voiced her guess.

"In my impression, the other party should be an incorruptible person, even to the point of being somewhat inhuman. Logically speaking, the other party would not do such a thing. If it is really as you said, something must have happened in the God Realm, or perhaps the Asura realized something that even he found troublesome, and thus set up this method."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Bei fell silent for a moment. It wasn't that he didn't believe Skadi's judgment of Shura. However, no matter what reasons the other party had for recklessly interfering in the affairs of Douluo Continent, Ning Bei would not agree if it came at the cost of sacrificing people or forces he cared about.

As for what problems even Asuras find troublesome in the God Realm, we can deal with those after we become gods and go to the God Realm.

"I understand, Senior."

"The ninth test is not difficult for you. I wish you success in becoming the successor."

After saying that, Skadi's eyes gradually dimmed, and a beam of white light shot straight into Ningbei's heart. Then she transformed back into a skeleton and lay on the ice.

(End of this chapter)