Douluo Continent: An Adventure Begins in Wuhun City

But this barrier, which could easily defend against the full-force attack of an ordinary Title Douluo, crumbled like paper under the blade's edge.

Xue Di was also instantly cleaved away, like a cannonball, and crashed heavily into a towering snow mountain!

"Snow Emperor!"

The confrontation just now happened in the blink of an eye. Before the Ice Empress could even react, the Snow Empress had already been killed by Di Tian and disappeared without a trace. She didn't have time to think about the difference in strength between the two sides. The Ice Empress shouted anxiously and moved her figure to check on the Snow Empress's condition.

But suddenly, a gaunt man with a withered face, resembling the bark of an old tree, appeared in front of her and blocked her way.

"Get out of my way!"

Hyotei was anxious. With a wave of his hand, a long row of ice needles flew out. The ice needles shimmered with green light, as if they carried extremely terrifying poison!

But the man's arm suddenly turned into a wooden strip, began to swell, and in the blink of an eye, it erected a huge withered wooden shield, blocking all the ice needles.

The ice needles instantly melted into water on the wooden shield, turning into a bright green liquid that began to boil, but it didn't leave a single mark on the wooden shield.

The man casually put away the wooden shield, looked at the gloomy-faced Hyotei, and forced a stiff smile onto his withered face.

"Although for Di Tian, ​​it's just a matter of one slap, but to be fair, you'll stay here."

The hoarse voice made Hyotei's expression extremely awkward.

"King of Ten Thousand Demons"

The Demon King raised an eyebrow in surprise, then a playful glint flashed in his deep-set eyes.

"Oh, so the mighty Hyotei still remembers me? You were quite the hero back then, defeating that tree demon I sent!"

"Hmph! The Northern Lands and the Star Dou Great Forest have always kept to themselves. You think you can send a tree demon and expect the Three Kings of the Far North to submit? There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Hyotei let out a cold snort.

"So, this time we chose to respect them. The ferocious beasts have come out in full force. How about that, are you happy now?"

Ignoring the increasingly unpleasant expression on the Ice Emperor's face, the Demon King mocked.

"Now, let me see just how much confidence your 300,000 years of cultivation gave you, allowing you to dare to provoke me like this back then!"

The voice turned into a roar at the end, and the body of the Demon King withered completely. Amidst the earth-shaking tremors, a giant tree instantly rose from the ground, its length so great that it could not be seen at all, blotting out the sky!

At the same time, the ice beneath their feet began to crack and break apart, and strands of what looked like withered vines growing from the ground burst through the ice and rushed wildly toward Hyotei!

However, Hyotei did not transform into her true form. Instead, relying on her smaller humanoid form, she dodged and weaved among the vines, constantly trying to break through the Demon King's blockade.

She had no desire to get entangled with the Demon King at the moment. She was extremely worried about the Snow Emperor's condition. Although she knew that even with her own strength and the past, it would be a drop in the ocean to fight against Di Tian, ​​she was unwilling to give up. Even if she really had to die today, she would die with the Snow Emperor!

Unfortunately, the Demon King's soul power was a whole stage higher than that of the Ice Emperor, turning this area into a sea of ​​vines. The vines intertwined so tightly that they left the Ice Emperor with absolutely no chance to take advantage!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 233 The Snow Empress's Decision

Unfortunately, the Demon King's soul power was a whole stage higher than that of the Ice Emperor, turning this area into a sea of ​​vines. The vines intertwined so tightly that they left the Ice Emperor with absolutely no chance to take advantage!

Although the Ice Emperor's confrontation with the Demon King was not as overwhelming as that between the Emperor and the Snow Emperor, her body was still covered in wounds, and she was forced to make no progress by the endless sea of ​​vines!

"Damn it!"

At this moment, blood seeped from the corner of Hyotei's mouth. He was filled with resentment and anxiety, yet he was helpless!

"Boom!"

Just then, a violent roar suddenly erupted on another battlefield. Then, the Snow Emperor's vast soul power that spread throughout the world suddenly collapsed, and her aura weakened to an extremely weak state.

Clearly, their battle with Di Tian is nearing its end!

"Snow Emperor!"

Hyotei was heartbroken and desperately tried to rush over, but what awaited her was an endless sea of ​​vines that once again trapped her in one area and continued to erode her defenses!

Meanwhile, Di Tian looked down at the Snow Emperor, who was trapped in a collapsed snow-covered ruin and coughing up blood, and spoke calmly.

"Have you come to terms with reality? Can we have a proper discussion about the future of the Northern Soul Beasts now?"

Xue Di forced herself to sit up, her body weak, and gritted her teeth, suppressing her resentment and anger as she shouted.

"Your insane decision is tantamount to suicide. The soul beast race will be completely wiped out because of you. Why don't you understand?!"

Upon hearing this, Di Tian remained completely unmoved. His heart was already consumed by hatred and was now unbreakable.

"I cannot be certain about the future of the Soul Beast race, but I am certain that if you continue to be stubborn, the Northern Lands will be completely destroyed, and that destruction will begin with your Snow Maiden race."

"you!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Di's usually cold eyes nearly spit fire, and she gritted her teeth in anger.

But she felt the chilling gaze of Di Tian and knew clearly that he was not joking. If there was no explanation today, he would really take action against the North, and the North would cease to exist.

For a moment, Xue Di was plunged into deep confusion.

Ultimately, they must abandon their nearly 60-year-old faith, leading millions of lives from the North and embarking on a hopeless path of no return with Emperor Tian.

Or should we remain steadfast in our beliefs and, today, lead the creatures of the North to our doom?

"Di Tian! You are truly stubborn and unrepentant. What is the point of leading all the soul beasts to their deaths?"

Her mind was in complete chaos, and she had no idea how to make a decision. She could only cling to a sliver of hope and try to sway Di Tian with her words.

"Meaning? Revenge is the meaning of my existence. Even if I ultimately fail and the soul beasts become extinct, humanity will suffer heavy losses. Without my soul beasts and soul rings, I want to see how they will cultivate this soul master system again?"

Di Tian spoke with disdain.

But Xue Di's eyes were filled with despair. Di Tian had already said so much, willing to sacrifice the entire soul beast race and inflict an unprecedented blow on humanity and the gods. How could she possibly sway such a firm and resolute belief with just a few words?

"Stop delaying and give me an answer. The fate of the Snow Maiden clan and even the entire Northern Lands rests on your decision."

Upon hearing this, Xue Di's heart tightened. She knew that it was time to make a decision. If she hesitated any longer, Di Tian would probably make the decision for her!

If we had to choose between these two paths, the choice would be quite clear and easy. Xue Di struggled for a moment before nodding wearily.

"I agree, Di Tian. From this day forward, all the spirit beasts of the Northern Lands shall revere the Silver Dragon King and obey his commands."

Xue Di's voice at this moment was filled with endless loneliness.

Is it difficult to abandon one's own beliefs? Is it very difficult? Just like Di Tian's belief in revenge, Xue Di's faith in the Ice and Snow Goddess was so sincere and fervent during her nearly 60 years of cultivation. Now, making this decision has caused her great pain.

But she could not sacrifice the tens of millions of lives in the North to fulfill her own faith. If the North were truly devastated and turned into a hellish place, what would be the point of this ethereal faith? In the end, she had to prioritize reality, which was her responsibility as the lord of the far north!

Even if following Di Tian means facing a bleak future, it's still better than annihilation. There's still time, room for maneuver, and space to operate. Xue Di can't just watch this opportunity slip away and allow the North to be wiped out!

Given the benevolence of the Ice and Snow Goddess, if she knew that she had taken such action for the sake of millions of lives in the North, she would probably understand her, right?

For a moment, Xue Di was in a daze, tilting her head back and staring blankly at the gray sky, as if trying to penetrate the endless distance to see the benevolent goddess in her heart who was in the sky.

Upon seeing Xue Di's reply, Di Tian breathed a sigh of relief. Although his threats were sincere, he couldn't actually do them. Everything had to be prioritized for Chen Yao's subjugation plan. Fortunately, Xue Di didn't do anything unwise.

Just as Di Tian was about to say something, a surge of energy suddenly appeared beside him. Turning around, he found that Chen Yao and Gu Yuena had appeared beside him at some point, and Chen Yao's hand was on Di Tian's shoulder.

"Hehe, Di Tian, ​​well done."

Upon hearing this, Di Tian was not complacent, but merely responded with a light laugh.

"I dare not disobey the leader's orders; I am simply doing my best."

Di Tian didn't think his threatening measures were particularly clever, and he wasn't much smarter than Xue Di.

After all, Xue Di was born with a human-like appearance and had just as much contact with humans as I did.

Xue Di simply couldn't afford to gamble; one wrong step and she would be doomed!

Upon seeing this, the Snow Maiden below was immediately filled with confusion. If she wasn't mistaken, the man was a human. Wasn't Di Tian the one who was most hostile to humans? Why was he being so respectful to him and calling him "leader"?

At this moment, Xue Di was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

After responding to Chen Yao, Di Tian looked at Xue Di on the ground, his expression turned serious, and he shouted sternly.

"Snow Emperor, upon seeing the leader and lord, why haven't you offered your surrender?"

"My lord?" Is that what they call that woman? So, she must be the Silver Dragon King? But why is this human walking alongside the Silver Dragon King? They seem so close. Who exactly is he?

Snow Emperor was secretly alarmed, but showed no sign of resistance. She knelt on one knee and respectfully addressed Silver Dragon King and Chen Yao.

"Greetings, Chief, My Lord!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yao narrowed his eyes and nodded in satisfaction, but did not respond immediately. Instead, he stepped forward, ignoring Gu Yuena's slightly resentful gaze behind him, and reached out to pinch Xue Di's chin, examining her closely.

It must be said that the Snow Maiden clan is truly blessed by nature. Not only do they possess far greater cultivation talent compared to other soul beasts in the North, but their beauty is also extraordinary, and the Snow Empress is the most outstanding among them. Her eyes are a clear, deep blue, like a pool of warm spring water; her skin is as smooth as jade, fairer than frost and snow; even though the sunlight is not bright and slightly dim, her radiant face remains translucent and snow-white. Her lips are not brightly colored, but they look very delicate and soft, like tender flower petals.

Her exquisitely beautiful nose seemed to be carved from the finest white jade in the world, exuding the natural nobility and elegance of a snow fairy!

Such beauty, even compared to the likes of Bibi Dong and Gu Yuena, is only slightly inferior. And her sharp ears, which are somewhat different from those of humans, add a fresh and alluring touch to Chen Yao's heart.

At this moment, Xue Di, who was forced to look Chen Yao in the eye with her head tilted back, felt a slight unease in her heart as she felt his strange gaze.

Although the Snow Empress is pure and innocent and has devoted herself to cultivation for countless years, this does not mean that she is completely ignorant of certain things.

She was well aware of the devastating power of her appearance. Not to mention the fervent actions the men took for her when she first went to human society, even the Titan Snow Demon Ape, one of the Three Kings of the Far North, couldn't resist her beauty and wooed her.

Even Hyotei, who is also a female beast, could sense, though she didn't say it, that she had special feelings for her.

It was a force to be reckoned with, attracting both men and women, and it wiped out all the well-known and powerful figures in the North.

Although Chen Yao's gaze at this moment was different from the fervor of others, it was still filled with undisguised covetousness, which made Xue Di feel uneasy.

Just as Xue Di was feeling uneasy, Chen Yao spoke up, breaking the silence.

"You may submit, but the Northern Lands are still tens of thousands of miles away from the Starry Sky Forest. We cannot stay here indefinitely. If we are too far away to reach them, it will be impossible for us to eat or sleep in peace."

Chen Yao's meaningful voice caused Xue Di's expression to change, revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Chief, now that I have chosen to submit, I will not go back on my word. I will never joke with the lives of the millions of people in the North!"

The Snow Empress's faith was originally very firm, but for the sake of the creatures of the North, she had no choice but to submit and change her allegiance, which only aroused suspicion, making her somewhat resentful.

"Hehe, whether you can or not, it's not something you can guarantee with just a few words."

When Chen Yao spoke, Xue Di immediately sensed something unusual in his words.

"Then what kind of guarantee does the leader want?"

"Like Di Tian, ​​you've had a lot of contact with humans, so you should know that the upper echelons of humanity have a way of maintaining their interests through marriage, right?"

Chen Yao revealed his intentions, while Xue Di's expression turned somewhat ugly. What kind of marriage alliance was this, making it sound so nice, but wasn't he just after her body?

Xue Di was unwilling, but desperately realized that she seemed to have no way to refuse Chen Yao's request.