Douluo: Traveling Through the Universe, Reversing Time and Space

Chapter 405 Snow Empress Tests Talent, Soul Beasts Struggle to Become Gods

In terms of talent, Xue Di is certainly qualified to inherit the legacy of the Ice God.

But her identity was too fatal—a soul beast. This world didn't seem to allow soul beasts to directly become gods.

It is possible to enter the realm of gods through human deities, which is essentially exploiting a bug.

After careful consideration, I decided to let Xue Di give it a try.

With a thought, the energy shield melted and created a gap.

Having gained some recognition from the Ice God, he had some control over the temple.

The Snow Empress, who was trying to break through the barrier to enter, paused for a moment, then quickly entered.

"Who are you?" Xue Di looked at Shi Yu with hostility as soon as she entered, as if the passage leading to the underground was caused by this person.

She didn't act rashly; there was a sense of sacredness in it that made her forcibly restrain her emotions.

“A person recognized by the Ice God,” Shi Yu replied.

There's no point in saying more; only the Ice God can make the Snow Empress take him seriously.

"What did you say?" Xue Di looked at Shi Yu with suspicion, not quite believing it, but not completely disbelieving it either.

She did indeed sense a strange aura emanating from the other person, an aura that filled her with a sense of awe.

This is the temple of the Ice God, and Shi Yu receives a special power boost here.

After all, the Ice God's request for his help in finding a successor was essentially a disguised way of making him a worshipper of the Ice God Temple, giving him a certain degree of control over the temple.

“I was summoned here by the Ice God. Just now, I received the Ice God’s approval and became the temporary master of this Ice God Temple.”

"Now that you've trespassed on my territory," Shi Yu said, looking at Xue Di with a slightly unfriendly gaze.

Xue Di's gaze darted back and forth between Shi Yu and the Ice God statue, still unable to accurately determine the truthfulness of Shi Yu's words.

Shi Yu knew that Xue Di wouldn't easily believe him, so he showed it to her.

As soon as he thought of it, the statue of the Ice God behind him lit up, and a divine pressure appeared, making even the Snow Emperor tremble.

These are some instinctive bodily reactions; as an ice and snow elf, she is naturally restrained when facing the Ice God.

Xue Di wanted to retreat immediately. She was very wary of the power that the opponent suddenly displayed through the Ice God Statue. She knew that she might not be able to use even one or two tenths of her strength in the fight.

She held back, because the title "Ice Goddess" held immense appeal for her.

"I am the Snow Empress, the Ice and Snow Goddess of the far north. I have no ill intentions in coming here," the Snow Empress said kindly.

"Your tone at the beginning didn't seem like you meant no harm," Shi Yu reminded him.

"That was because I was unaware of the situation. I truly have no ill intentions now," Xue Di said naturally without blushing.

"The Ice God asked me to help him find a successor. Do you want to give it a try?" Shi Yu changed the subject.

I don't want to argue with Xue Di about other things either; there's no need.

"Yes, I want it!" Xue Di exclaimed with delight. She had been thinking about the Ice God, but she didn't expect the other party to bring it up on her own initiative.

Moreover, judging from his words, it seems that he has not yet obtained the Ice God's inheritance, and he still has a chance!

Even with her strong personality, she couldn't help but feel excited at this moment.

Becoming a god is something everyone, including soul beasts, desires. She has worked hard for so many years, her heart set on becoming a god. However, she has never been able to touch the threshold of godhood, and she has no clue how to even begin.

Now, an opportunity to become a god may be right in front of her. How could she not be excited?
"Then let's give it a try." Shi Yu stepped aside, gesturing for Xue Di to stand in front of the Ice God statue.

Xue Di, without suspicion, quickly stood over and waited anxiously and expectantly.

The talent test began, and Shi Yu watched with great interest, eager to know if Xue Di could inherit the legacy of the Ice God.

Xue Di felt a gentle energy enter her body, and instinctively felt a sense of rejection.

However, despite Shi Yu's reminder, she did not resist the power, and she could also sense that the power did not have any ill intentions towards her.

A few minutes later, the test results came out, and Shi Yu learned of them immediately, revealing a hint of disappointment.

"Did I not gain the Ice God's approval?" Xue Di saw that Shi Yu's expression actually indicated that she had some suspicions, but she still couldn't help but ask to confirm, hoping for the best.

Shi Yu shook his head and said, "No."

Snow Empress truly failed to gain recognition. Not only did she not receive the inheritance of the Ice God, but she also failed to pass some of the Ice God's tests.

This wasn't because she lacked talent, nor was it related to her soul beast identity; it was simply because the Ice God had no intention of giving her any other assessments.

Either you pass the test to inherit the divine power of the Ice God, or there is no test.

Of course, there is also a special kind of assessment, which is the assessment of finding a successor.

If he can help the Ice God find a suitable successor, he may receive some gifts and benefits from the Ice God.

He got all the benefits, so the Snow Empress naturally didn't.

She gained nothing by failing the Ice God's inheritance test.

Even though she was mentally prepared, Xue Di still couldn't help feeling disappointed. The opportunity to become a god seemed to be right in front of her, yet it was still far away.

Seeing Xue Di's expression, Shi Yu couldn't help but say, "Actually, it's not that your talent is insufficient. Normally speaking, your talent is very likely to obtain the Ice God's inheritance."

"Then why..." Xue Di asked rhetorically, seemingly having figured it out herself, and fell silent.

Shi Yu nodded slightly and said, "Just as you thought, your soul beast identity has become a barrier preventing you from obtaining the divine throne."

"Can't the God Realm really allow soul beasts to become gods?" The Snow Empress looked sorrowful, feeling sad and indignant for herself and for the other soul beasts.

"That seems to be the case, but it's not like there's absolutely no chance," Shi Yu said.

"You have a way?" Xue Di's dim, beautiful eyes gleamed as she looked at Shi Yu expectantly.

“Since soul beasts can’t become gods, why not become humans? That might change their tragic fate of not being able to become gods,” Shi Yu said.

The light of hope in Xue Di's eyes dimmed again: "Even if soul beasts can gain the qualification to become gods after transforming into humans, there is nothing I can do."

"I have long passed the stage where I could grow into a human and cultivate, and now I can no longer transform into a human and start cultivating again."

"How do you know it won't work if you haven't tried?" Shi Yu retorted.

Xue Di was still able to find a way to transform into human form and start her cultivation again, but she wasn't very lucky. She was captured by a human soul master at the crucial moment of her transformation.

Xue Di looked thoughtful, understanding Shi Yu's meaning; this was telling her that there was still a chance.

Upon closer examination, it doesn't seem to be entirely impossible.

(End of this chapter)