Douluo Continent: When Huo Yuhao Becomes the Lord of the End

Chapter 180 Snow Empress, Level 76 Soul Saint (Two Chapters Combined, 6K!!)

Time passed, and several months later.

Deep within the Hall of Offerings, where Huo Yuhao was in seclusion.

Although he was involved in many things during this period, such as researching soul tools and learning necromancy, his soul power level still reached level 70, making him a level 70 Quasi-Soul Saint.

After more than two years, the Snow Emperor embryo, which had been protected all along, was finally able to be put to use and play its due role.

The Snow Emperor's embryo, sealed by the Conferred God Platform, was further protected by a level-nine sealing soul tool reinforced by the Mingde Hall. In terms of effectiveness, it was no less effective than the Conferred God Platform, serving as a double layer of protection.

No one came to protect Huo Yuhao during this operation, which was intentional on his part.

In the eyes of elders like Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen, this was nothing more than a 100,000-year-old soul beast that had been sealed away due to a failed tribulation. They might have been worried before, since the death throes of a 100,000-year-old soul beast were extremely dangerous.

But now, they are no longer worried about this issue at all.

Not to mention that Huo Yuhao already possessed the ability to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring, his physical qualities, which were comparable to those of a 100,000-year soul beast, made it seem that this absorption would not cause any trouble.

Therefore, Huo Yuhao was the only one in seclusion this time, and there was no one here to protect him.

Huo Yuhao was naturally happy with this arrangement. After all, if Xue Di reacted to something upon seeing it, it would cause a lot of trouble. This was the best outcome.

As soon as the embryo was removed, the primordial energy and elements in the surrounding environment began to surge violently.

It must be said that Huo Yuhao knew in his heart that if it were the previous him, he would definitely not be able to compare with the Snow Empress, who had been the darling of heaven and earth for nearly 700,000 years, in terms of the ultimate ice element. But now, in terms of the ultimate degree of ice element, or even the degree of control, he is no weaker than the current Snow Empress.

As the seals were broken layer by layer, Hyotei, sensing the familiar aura within her spiritual sea, could no longer maintain her usual composure.

"This is?!"

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm trembled all over, not from fear, but because the aura was all too familiar.

No way, no way, could it really be that guy inside this seal?!

What an incredible plot twist!

As the last layer of restrictions was completely removed, a cold and emotionless voice rang in Huo Yuhao and Bingdi's ears.

"Despicable humans, disappear! You will all die!"

click!
The surrounding environment seemed to be assimilated by ice and snow, and even Huo Yuhao felt a slight chill.

"It's her, it really is her, how is this possible!"

Hyotei's eyes widened in disbelief.

A woman with long, white hair reaching her ankles, a slender and graceful figure, perfect proportions, and flawless, snow-white skin slowly appeared.

She had clear, bright blue eyes, wore an ice crystal strapless top and a sheer long dress, ice crystal earrings, and crystal high heels on her fair feet. With her fair skin and elegant, aloof demeanor, she possessed a refined and graceful air.

"Xue'er, it really is Xue'er. Only her aura can make me feel cold."

As Tianmeng watched this scene, she slowly uttered a few words: "The leader of the three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, and the third-ranked super soul beast among the ten most ferocious beasts on the continent—the Snow Empress!!"

But this doesn't make sense. Didn't the humans in Xingluo say that this embryo was captured when a soul beast was reincarnated as a human? Xue Di has nearly 700,000 years of cultivation, so how could the embryo possibly contain Xue Di?

Tenmu was completely baffled, but Hyotei knew some of the inside story.

"I'm certain that this is Xue Di. Only Xue Di can surpass my ultimate ice and be on par with Yu Hao in terms of attributes. There's no other way."

"Moreover, Xue'er is indeed troubled by the tribulation of soul beasts, just like me, so it's not surprising that she has to start over."

After saying that, the two beasts looked at Huo Yuhao with their eyes on him.

"Yuhao, did you already know that the embryo was actually Xue Di?!"

Nodding, Huo Yuhao stared intently at Xue Di, who was about to unleash her 'morning grumpiness'.

"Ice Emperor Tianmeng, now is not the time to talk about these things. How to appease the Snow Emperor is up to you."

The two beasts exchanged a glance and nodded in unison. Ice Emperor, in particular, knew that if anyone could stop Snow Emperor from going berserk, it would undoubtedly be himself.

Moreover, she also guessed what Huo Yuhao was planning to do next. It seems that Xue'er is going to become like them, or perhaps different from them in some ways.

Although we don't know what happened, let's calm Xue'er down first.

"After Xue Di's reconstruction, I can sense that her strength is probably less than one-third of what it was at her peak."

At this moment, Xue Di slowly opened her eyes and looked at Huo Yuhao. Just as she was about to make a move, Bing Di appeared from the sea of ​​consciousness and, with the help of Huo Yuhao's spiritual power, materialized her body.

"Xue'er, stop! It's me."

In an instant, the Snow Empress stopped moving. "Bing'er?"

Why, why is Bing'er here? Why is she in a human body? Could it be that she, like me, has been humiliated by humans?

"Xue'er, let me explain. A few years ago, Tianmeng found me and told me about a completely new path of cultivation. As you know, I myself am not capable of surviving the 400,000-year Heavenly Tribulation."

Ice Emperor knew that Snow Emperor's emotions were very unstable, so she didn't beat around the bush and directly explained why she was here and why she was residing in Huo Yuhao's body.

"Xue'er, I know you have a lot of hatred for humans right now, but not all humans are bad. Yuhao is a trustworthy person."

"Now, I have found you. Although I do not know what happened to you, I know that you must have done this in order to overcome the tribulation that will last for seven hundred thousand years."

"Xue'er, I would like to invite you to join us and Yuhao on a completely new path to help Yuhao become a god. This way, we will have a better chance to advance further in the future."

Xue Di finally calmed down, looked at Bing Di, then at Huo Yuhao, and let out a long, relieved sigh.

"I see, I understand now, thank you Bing'er."

Create a god?

To be honest, Xue Di observed Huo Yuhao carefully and found that, according to Bing'er's words, this human soul master might actually have the potential to become a god in the future.

He's so young, yet he's already reached level 70, the Soul Saint. With such talent and ability, plus the support of Ice Emperor Tianmeng and himself, the possibility of him becoming a god in the future will be infinitely increased.

Besides, she doesn't have a better option right now, does she?

Thanks to the changes in the plot, the current Snow Empress is no longer the one in the original route who, unwilling to suffer humiliation, self-destructed, resulting in the loss of her own essence and becoming extremely unstable and prone to erupting at any time.

Although she failed to transcend the tribulation, she retained most of her original essence. If she wished, she could become an existence like Ice Emperor and Tianmeng, that is, a Wisdom Soul Ring.

Thinking about it, she turned her gaze to Huo Yuhao.

"Have we met somewhere before?"

Huo Yuhao, who had been silent until now, revealed a calm smile upon hearing this, and his second martial soul, the Bell of the End, slowly appeared.

"I heard the echo of [Strong Luck]!"

"Are you talking about this bell sound?"

Beings like the Snow Emperor are capable of sensing the mysterious energy within, and it was only through the cover of [Fate] that he was able to persuade the Ice Emperor to join his plan when he went to the far north.

But this doesn't mean that everything at that time could be kept out of Xue Di's notice.

Since the Silver Dragon King and Emperor Tian could notice the bell's sound, then the Snow Emperor could naturally do the same.

Upon hearing the bell and the fateful voice within it, Xue Di finally connected everything.

A captivating smile appeared on her usually aloof and icy face.

"I see, now it all makes sense."

"So, it was around that time that Bing'er was tricked by you and Tianmeng into joining your pirate ship, right?"

Fool?

Tianmeng was unwilling to accept this, and immediately stopped being timid and directly materialized her spiritual body just like Hyotei.

"Snow Emperor, I'm not lying to Bingbing. Yuhao truly has the qualifications to become a god."

Hyotei chimed in, "Yes, Xue'er, I'm not afraid to tell you this, but even without us, Yuhao's talent and ability would have qualified him to achieve the highest level in the future."

"My addition and Tianmeng's addition are just icing on the cake. In fact, we benefited from Yuhao's success."

Oh? These words piqued Xue Di's interest. After all, having spent so much time together, she knew very well what kind of personality Bing Di had. For her to say such things so sincerely, this human boy named Huo Yuhao might really have his own unique qualities.

"Okay, I see."

Xue Di knew what choice she should make, but there were still some questions she wanted to ask.

"So, what do you mean, Huo Yuhao?"

She already knew the name Huo Yuhao from Bingdi and Tianmeng. Now, she wanted to know what this human boy was thinking. If he was unwilling, she would not lower herself to his level.

"Welcome to the team, Snow Empress."

Huo Yuhao extended his right hand and, under Xue Di's surprised gaze, clasped it with her fair and delicate hand.

Snow Empress smiled lazily, finding this increasingly interesting. In the vast span of millions of years, this was the first time she had encountered a human speaking to her with such an attitude.

In truth, given her pride, she would rather die than become a human's spirit ring. Even though Ice Emperor is now attached to this human, she would at most guarantee not to harm Huo Yuhao, this human genius spirit master. But for some reason, ever since she heard that bell ring, she felt that her future definitely lay with Huo Yuhao. This feeling was very mysterious, as if there was an inexplicable will in this world guiding her to do this.

She descended from the sky, her fair feet clad in crystal shoes stepping onto the spotless ground, facing Huo Yuhao.

"Sacrifice, or like Bing'er and the others, reside in your spiritual sea in this spiritual form?"

Faced with the question, Huo Yuhao remained calm and took a step back. This person was still too close to him; even he found it a bit overwhelming with that face, which seemed to have been meticulously sculpted by the heavens.

Xue Di's appearance is like the most beautiful spirit in the world. It is hard for anyone not to be moved. She is like a synonym for all that is beautiful: aloof, ethereal, proud, and noble.

Now he finally understood why someone like Hyotei was so obsessed with Yuki-tei. Her appearance, like a plum blossom in the snow, was flawless and simply too perfect.

"No, neither!"

Huo Yuhao slowly opened his mouth and said, "Elder Yi, please explain our plan to Xue Di."

The moment Electrolux appeared, Xue Di felt an oppressive force emanating from her own life level, a feeling exactly the same as that moment ten thousand years ago.

"God, you are a god!"

Electrolux shook his head, his voice hoarse.

"I am just an old man who does not wish to become a god. Besides, I am just a fragment now, so you don't need to care about me."

After observing for a while, he said, "Tell me about yourself. I can sense that your strength is among the strongest I have ever detected in this world."

“Your situation is different, so there’s no need for you to sacrifice your body and soul to become a Wisdom Soul Ring like the little bug and the little scorpion. Yuhao and I have a better option.”

"A better option?" Xue Di asked, puzzled.

Electrolux nodded and continued to explain.

“Your soul is very powerful, and your level of consciousness far surpasses that of the little insect and the little scorpion. Moreover, your physical body is still intact. However, with Yuhao’s current mental strength and physical body, you may suffer some hardships, but it’s not a big problem. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the transformation.”

"I have already planned your path forward. If you are willing, I will divide your essence in two."

After Electrolux's explanation, Xue Di finally understood what the old man meant. Simply put, he wanted her to become a completely new kind of being that had never existed in this world before: a soul spirit.

However, it is not a spirit that only preserves the soul, but a spirit whose body and soul are not damaged in any way, and which is independent of the host.

That's right, after these days of refinement, Electrolux has finally managed to create a soul spirit capable of preserving the physical body of a soul beast.

To put it simply, it's a new system similar to the summoners in the Holy Demon Continent, but incorporating the rules of the Douluo Continent.

If Xue Di becomes a spirit, she will not only be able to preserve her current consciousness and origin, but also maintain her current physical body. Apart from forming a contract with Huo Yuhao, she will not only suffer no loss, but will also have the opportunity to continue to evolve.

It was like exploiting a bug to avoid the heavenly tribulation of this world. This was also part of a plan that Huo Yuhao and Elder Yi had discussed and planned for a long time, in preparation for the future appearance of soul beast masters.

Xue Di was completely dumbfounded. She wouldn't suffer any losses and could even go further. Was that really possible?

She had always thought that she would become a smart soul ring like Hyotei Tenmeng.

Of course, it means becoming a soul spirit. From this person's words, she learned that she also needed to condense a soul ring and be bound to Huo Yuhao. Unless one of them truly died, they would be a community with a shared destiny.

But this was far beyond what she had imagined; at the very least, she had many more choices.

"How sure are you?"

Electrolux didn't rule out the possibility entirely, but he still said confidently, "Ninety percent. If you cooperate fully, I'm ninety percent sure."

"Moreover, with Yuhao breaking through to level 70 this time, you should also be able to break through your own age limit and become a true 700,000-year-old soul beast. I can guarantee that."

Xue Di had nothing more to say and gently parted her berry lips.

"Then, I'll leave it to you."

To avoid the heavenly tribulation, she made her own choice. Souls are truly interesting.

Huo Yuhao, who had been slacking off, didn't hesitate much after the negotiations were completed. He sat cross-legged on the ground and began to prepare to accept the contract between Xue Di and himself, while also welcoming the world's first soul spirit.

"Congeal!"

Electrolux's power was immense. Although it was only a fragment of divine consciousness, its power, which surpassed the Snow Empress's comprehension, still caused her to lose her senses for a moment.

One by one, magical runes rose up and began to form between Xue Di and Huo Yuhao. Both of them opened their hearts and offered no resistance. A strange aura lingered between them, and Xue Di and Huo Yuhao felt a mysterious connection between them.

As the contract was completed, Xue Di's aura, which was originally in danger of being struck by heavenly tribulation at any moment, was completely stabilized, and soon her body began to granulate.

The primordial power began to merge with Huo Yuhao, slowly appearing on his body in the form of a spirit ring.

Unlike absorbing a soul ring, her soul and her body remained the same; what changed was the connection between their destinies and the power they shared.

Huo Yuhao could feel that his soul power, which was comparable to that of a Super Douluo, was almost completely drained by Elder Yi, all for the sake of completing this contract. As for his spiritual power, there was no need to worry about that; his tangible and substantial spiritual power was enough to support the completion of this contract.

"I never imagined that humans could possess such power. Moreover, it seems that he is only a part of the divine consciousness. How powerful must he have been in his previous life?"

Xue Di couldn't help but sigh as she watched this scene. She could feel that she was merging with Huo Yuhao, becoming inseparable from each other, and even sharing their souls and lives.

However, as the fusion gradually came to an end, she vaguely sensed something. Her emotions seemed to be influenced by Huo Yuhao, and so did his.

It's hard to say whether this change is good or bad. If the spirit and the spirit master trust each other, they can form a fighting force the moment the contract is established. The spirit beast understands the spirit master's style, and the spirit master can instantly understand the contracted spirit beast's methods.

Now, a gentle smile appeared on Xue Di's lips. She felt that this seemed pretty good.

The unfamiliar feeling she had towards Huo Yuhao before had disappeared. Now, she probably understands Huo Yuhao even better than Bingdi and Tianmeng.

The fluctuations of power gradually ceased, and the heavenly tribulation that had previously shrouded the sky outside began to dissipate, as if nothing had been found. All that remained were Xue Di and the others, who had completed their contract and were now completely bound together by a shared destiny.

"That's great, Xue'er! Now we can be together forever!"

Hyotei happily hugged Yuki, leaving Tenmu behind with a jealous look on her face, but she still smiled and was happy about the scene.

Just as planned, the contract was reached, and the fates of the soul beast and the soul master were linked. Not only did the soul master obtain the power he wished for, but the soul beast also did not suffer any loss in the process, and its soul and body were completely preserved.

The innovative necromancy makes this process so perfect, not only preserving the Soul Master's ability to obtain Soul Beast Soul Rings, but also allowing the Soul Beast to fight alongside the Soul Master after the contract is formed.

This is equivalent to sharing each other's strength, thus forming a mutually reinforcing cycle.

Electrolux spoke up at this point.

"The situation is different for the Snow Emperor. Your physical body was already transformed into an embryonic form under the last heavenly tribulation, so there is no need to worry about its future placement."

"Thanks to the particle form of the soul, you can now live in Yuhao's spiritual sea, just like the little insects and scorpions."

"Moreover, from now on, your spirit ring age has not only broken through the 700,000-year limit, but you will also have no more obstacles in your future cultivation. The spirit ring age is not fixed like the spirit ring itself."

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This is the benefit of the Soul System, or rather, the improved and completely new absorption system.

Not only can Soul Masters gain power, but Soul Beasts will not be restricted as a result and can continue to improve in the future.

Although their fates are intertwined, the contract automatically breaks down once one of them dies. In other words, if a Soul Master has a problem, the Soul Spirit will not die with the Soul Master, and vice versa.

The contract also includes active restriction magic, such as prohibiting a Soul Master from harming their own Soul Spirit while alive unless they die. Otherwise, if the Soul Spirit is severely damaged, it will endanger the Soul Master. This ensures that even if a Soul Master becomes powerful, they cannot arbitrarily harm or abandon their initial Soul Beast.

It's a constraint, but also a guarantee!
"Alright, I'm very tired now, I need to go and rest."

After completing the ritual, Electrolux returned to the Eye of the Living Being in the Second Consciousness Sea without hesitation. The contract was perfect, but there were still areas for improvement. He would rest for a while and then continue to refine it.

After Electrolux disappeared, Huo Yuhao slowly opened his eyes.

Level 76.

My soul power increased by six levels, which was expected.

In addition, because the Snow Empress did not self-destruct this time, and the contract was completed, his physical and mental abilities were further enhanced after he turned the Snow Empress into his own spirit.

With his current physical condition, he naturally cannot directly bear the Snow Empress's soul ring with a lifespan of up to 700,000 years, not even through a soul spirit contract.

Therefore, the Snow Empress generated two spirit rings this time. One was attached to her spirit eye as her seventh spirit ring, while the excess primordial energy was condensed into another spirit ring, which was attached to her second spirit bell, the Bell of the End.

In addition, there are soul skills and an external soul bone fused into the body.

That's right, it's the Soul Bone. This mechanism was preserved by Elder Yi. Essentially, it's a kind of opportunity formed after a Soul Beast and a Soul Master reach a contract.

Just like the scarcity of soul bones produced by soul beasts today, even if a soul master forms a contract with a soul beast in the future, not every soul master will be able to obtain a soul bone.

Aside from the mechanism that a 100,000-year-old soul beast will inevitably produce a soul bone, the fusion of a soul spirit and a soul master is essentially still like opening a blind box.

This time, Xue Di didn't turn into a little girl, and Huo Yuhao didn't have any 'special hobbies' of being a father.

"I am also tired, I will go to the Sea of ​​Spirit to rest first."

Xue Di is clearly not ready to truly face Huo Yuhao yet. As for soul skills and soul bone skills, they are all self-generated, and she is not interested in them.

Moreover, she believed that these powerful abilities would certainly not disappoint Huo Yuhao.

(End of this chapter)