Perhaps encouraged by Leosley, or perhaps Shui Bing'er's nervousness eased slightly, she slowly stepped out from behind Leosley and stood in front of everyone. Although her body was still trembling slightly, there was a hint of determination in her eyes.

Shui Bing'er took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and slowly said, "I am the successor chosen by the Ice God. The Heart of the Ice God is with me."

Her voice echoed in the silent air, trembling slightly, but clear enough. Leosley stood behind her, watching her quietly, his eyes filled with encouragement and trust.

Higewen stood beside her, holding her hand tightly as well.

Upon hearing this, Xue Di trembled slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. Her gaze returned to Shui Bing'er, her eyes scrutinizing and probing. Shui Bing'er met her gaze, and although still somewhat nervous and uneasy, she did not look away.

The Snow Empress's gaze lingered on Shui Bing'er, from her face to her hands, as if trying to see right through her. After a long while, the Snow Empress finally spoke slowly: "Human, you are very weak."

Her words were simple and direct, but every word was like a sharp blade, piercing Shui Bing'er's heart.

She didn't understand why the Ice God would choose Shui Bing'er over Leosley when Leosley was clearly stronger than Shui Bing'er.
Is it because Leosley is destined to become a god, and there's no need for it?

Upon hearing this, Ice Bear King Xiaobai leaned forward slightly, a flash of anger in its eyes. Its gaze fell on Shui Bing'er, its bear eyes filled with disdain and mockery.

"Mother is right, human, you are too weak! With your strength, how could you possibly become the successor of the Ice God of our far north?"

The wind gradually subsided, and the air on the ice field seemed to freeze, so heavy that it was hard to breathe.
Shui Bing'er bit her lip and mustered her courage: "Yes. Although I am still very weak now, I will definitely work hard to become stronger and live up to the expectations of the Ice God."

Higewen frowned slightly, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Snow Empress sneered, her tone laced with skepticism: "Become stronger? Do you know the dangers of the far north? Just the cold here would have made it impossible for you to move an inch if it weren't for your teacher!"

"Humans, not every place is as forgiving of you as Lady Skadi. The frigid cold of the far north is enough to devour everything you have!"

The Snow Empress's tone was filled with deep disdain and dissatisfaction, clearly indicating that she was unhappy that the Ice God would pass on his legacy to such a weak human.

Her question was as sharp as a knife, piercing straight into Shui Bing'er's heart. Every word she spoke was like a mountain, pressing down on Shui Bing'er, making it hard for her to breathe.

Her hands trembled slightly, clenching into fists, the pain of her nails digging into her palms bringing her back to a semblance of composure. Despite her immense nervousness, she was not intimidated by the Snow Empress's questioning, but instead gritted her teeth and met her gaze with unwavering resolve.

“Yes, the far north is dangerous, and the cold here is indeed intense. But I believe that the Ice Goddess must have her reasons for choosing me.” Shui Bing’er lowered her head, her voice gradually weakening. “I know my weakness, but I am willing to accept the challenge. I will strive to become stronger, and I will protect the far north from now on.”

Shui Bing'er remembered the request Skadi had made to them before she disappeared.

Shui Bing'er kept Skadi's instructions in mind.

Snow Empress's expression softened slightly, a complex light flashing in her eyes. She stared at Shui Bing'er, as if trying to discern something from the young girl. Ice Bear King Xiaobai growled softly beside her, seemingly dissatisfied with Shui Bing'er's answer, but at Snow Empress's signal, it had no choice but to quiet down.

"Lady Skadi must have her reasons for choosing you. But the legacy of the far north is no joke. If you cannot withstand the harsh cold and trials here, you will only lose your life in vain."

Her voice was cold, but less aggressive than before. Perhaps it was Skadi's choice, or perhaps it was the resolute light in Ice Queen's eyes, that piqued her interest in this young human. Siegfried walked to Ice Queen's side, gently patted her shoulder, and still wore that faint smile.

Leiosli understood why Xue Di had been so aggressive earlier.

"So, Miss Yuki-onna is the hope?"

Leosley's tone was calm and even, yet every word was crystal clear. His gaze held an undeniable air of authority.

Upon hearing this, the Ice Bear King, Xiaobai, trembled slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in its eyes. It clearly hadn't expected this seemingly weak human to be so bold, daring to be so disrespectful to its mother.

Leosley remained standing there calmly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd with an indifferent expression.

He gently raised his right hand, bringing his index and middle fingers together, making a "please" gesture.

Xue Di's gaze fell on that gesture, her eyes trembled slightly, and then a cold smile appeared on her lips.

Xue Di took a few steps forward and stood in front of Leiosli, her gaze sharp as a knife, as if she wanted to see right through him.

"Human, I admire your courage and confidence. But the far north has its own rules, just as the stars have their own beliefs," the Snow Empress said calmly. "If you want to prove you are qualified to inherit the Ice God's throne, then let me try!"

"How does Senior want to try it?" Shui Bing'er asked somewhat nervously.

A hint of confusion flashed in the eyes of Ice Bear King Xiaobai, but it was quickly replaced by excitement and anticipation. Its paws moved slightly on the ground, and its massive body trembled slightly with excitement.

It's been a long time since we've seen Xue Di take action!

Its eyes shone with excitement and anticipation, eager for a fierce battle to begin immediately. However, when it saw Leiosley's calm expression, a hint of worry and doubt crept into its eyes.

"Mom, are you going to start a war with humans? That guy is strong, be careful not to get hurt."

"No fighting." Xue Di shook her head, rubbing her forehead, feeling quite helpless about this silly bear.

Xue Di's eyes narrowed slightly, the cold wind blowing through her long, silvery-white hair, making her appear like an ice goddess descending to earth. Her gaze was fixed on Shui Bing'er, her icy voice echoing in the air, as if the biting wind pierced everyone's eardrums: "It's very simple. If you can hold out on this icy plain for a quarter of an hour without being corroded by the cold air of the far north, then I will acknowledge that you are qualified."

Shui Bing'er's body trembled slightly as she felt the temperature around her drop suddenly, and even breathing became difficult.

She knew that this was not just ordinary cold, but also contained the Snow Emperor's domain.

Leiosli had also told her that the Three Kings of the Far North each possessed their own unique skills, and the Snow Empress had three extraordinary abilities. (End of Chapter)

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