Douluo: The Throne of Ice

Chapter 6 Unexpected Event: The Snow Empress Appears

In the eternally silent white snow curtain, a crystal-clear, jade-like hand suddenly appeared, holding a snowflake in her palm. Shifting the gaze backward, a figure in a long white dress stood proudly in the snow, her eyes fixed on the distance, as if searching for something.

In the raging snowstorm, the Snow Empress's long, white hair danced in the wind, and her beautiful, sky-blue eyes seemed to hold a hint of barely concealed emotion. In just a moment, the Snow Empress's figure disappeared again, while the snowflake she held in her hand continued to drift away into the distance.

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About a hundred miles outside the far north.

A purple vortex appeared out of thin air, and four figures emerged from it. The leader, Shattered Star Douluo, checked the map for a moment, then turned around and said:

"Shu boy, are you sure you sensed the Snow Empress's presence?"

Shu Yan put Xu Jiujiu down from his arms and then nodded gently.

"At the moment my bloodline was awakened, I did indeed sense a special resonance between people of the same bloodline deep in the far north. What I could feel, the Snow Empress could naturally feel as well."

Shattered Star Douluo pondered for a moment, then said:

"We are now on the outermost edge of the far north. Less than ten kilometers ahead lies the territory of the Heavenly Soul Empire. Even if the Snow Emperor senses your presence, she shouldn't easily pursue us out of the far north. However, if we want to hunt souls in the far north again, it will probably be difficult..."

Shu Yan held his hand for a long time, unsure of what to say.

He had long anticipated this day, but he didn't expect it to come so suddenly. The last time he came to the far north, there was no abnormality in his bloodline, and his martial soul aura was completely suppressed by Shattered Star Douluo. In addition, the soul beasts he hunted did not require them to go too deep into the far north, so he was able to barely escape unscathed.

But this time it was completely different. When awakening the talent domain, the martial soul bloodline would definitely be activated. At this time, Shu Yan had no way to control the leakage of his own martial soul's aura. The Snow Empress was like a monarch in the far north. Even ordinary major events could not escape her attention, let alone the presence of other ice and snow maidens in the far north.

Just then, Xu Jiujiu, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke:

"Now that we've left the far north, the chances of another problem arising are extremely slim. But the most important thing now is to get back to Star Luo City as soon as possible. Every day we stay outside increases the danger. We absolutely cannot let Ayan come to the far north again for at least five years..."

Shattered Star Douluo nodded in agreement and said:

"Your Highness is right. We can now enter the Heavenly Soul Territory immediately. In the next few days, I will lead everyone back as quickly as possible. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, our trip can be considered a success."

The four of them briefly discussed something and then prepared to continue their journey. After leaving the far north, the vegetation gradually increased, and the mountains and rivers became greener. The forest beneath their feet was full of life and vitality, and the four of them gradually calmed down.

The crisp chirping of birds in the forest filled the air, and the babbling brook flowed by, its tinkling sound echoing as it passed the cliff. Everything was so peaceful and beautiful, as if the fear and surprise of the past had been washed away, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The four figures flashed through the air like streaks of light. Perhaps because they hadn't seen anything unusual for a long time, everyone was much more relaxed and could even exchange a few simple jokes. Almost no one noticed, and no one could notice, that on a distant mountain peak, a cold and aloof white figure was watching them coldly.

Everything happened too suddenly. Shattered Star Douluo, who was leading the way at the front, suddenly froze. Then, an incomparably domineering force descended from the sky, and the lush forest around them seemed to turn into an ice and snow hell in an instant. Shattered Star Douluo and Nebula Douluo had not even recovered their senses before they fell uncontrollably downwards.

Shu Yan's breath hitched, and his soul power seemed to freeze almost instantly. Without the support of the Shattered Star Douluo's soul power, he and Xu Jiujiu began to fall rapidly. Almost subconsciously, Shu Yan reached out and grabbed Xu Jiujiu beside him. After falling for a distance, Shu Yan suddenly grabbed the branches of a tree and, after a few somersaults to cushion the fall, landed safely.

Everything in the forest seemed to freeze in time. A chilling aura, unique to ice and snow, hung in the air. Birds hovering in mid-air were frozen in place, and everything seemed to be in slow motion.

As Shu Yan carried her to the ground, Xu Jiujiu involuntarily touched her throat. She felt incredibly heavy and difficult to breathe. Even with Shu Yan's support, she still needed to kneel on the ground to feel slightly better.

Shu Yan supported Xu Jiujiu with one hand, his gaze constantly sweeping around. The Ice and Snow Maiden bloodline within him was boiling, constantly resonating with another bloodline. This feeling caused him a strange tremor, and his heartbeat accelerated wildly. The flow of blood seemed to produce a sound at this moment, which was extremely clear in the quiet environment around him.

The next moment, a white figure exuding a noble and cold aura appeared directly in Shu Yan's eyes. Shu Yan's pupils shrank sharply, and almost instantly, he guessed the identity of the newcomer.

The Snow Empress, the foremost of the three great heavenly kings of the far north!

Xue Di wore a white dress, and even though the white dress had no decorations, it still made her look so noble and beautiful.

At this moment, Xue Di's gaze was also fixed on the young man in front of her. A deep tremor appeared in her beautiful sky-blue eyes, but it quickly turned into a trace of confusion.

"Humans... how could they possibly share the same bloodline and life force as me..."

Xue Di murmured softly, her voice as clear and hollow as a flowing spring, clear and melodious yet carrying a hint of confusion, like curiosity, but more so a statement of facts.

Unexpectedly, when faced with the Snow Empress appearing in front of him, Shu Yan felt a little nervous but not afraid. He even felt a sense of affinity with the Snow Empress, a connection and closeness stemming from their bloodline. Even though he knew her identity perfectly well, he still couldn't help but want to get closer to her.

As Xue Di approached step by step, Shu Yan shielded Xu Jiujiu behind him and was about to slowly retreat when Xue Di took a step and instantly teleported to a spot not far in front of him.

The two auras collided, and Shu Yan felt his scalp tingle. A faint fragrance wafted into his nostrils. He opened his eyes with difficulty, and his gaze met Xue Di's. The distance between the two was less than half a meter. Shu Yan could clearly feel the faint chill emanating from the other. At the same time, Xue Di released the restriction on the surrounding space, allowing everything to return to normal.

She gasped for breath, her body drenched in cold sweat from tension and fear, her golden hair clinging to her forehead. Even so, she still held Shu Yan's hand tightly, even though the stunning woman standing less than a meter away was the Snow Empress, ranked third among the ten most ferocious beasts on the continent, a powerhouse comparable to a human Limit Douluo...

Shattered Star Douluo and Nebula Douluo rushed over from not far away. When they saw this scene, their throats were dry. Apart from Snow Empress, they really couldn't think of a second person with such terrifying power as the white-haired woman.

Shattered Star Douluo clenched his fist with difficulty, then stepped forward and said in a hoarse voice:

"Your Excellency, Lord of the Far North, we meant no offense. We are willing to compensate for the three soul beasts we previously hunted. Please forgive us this time, for the sake of the Star Luo Empire..."

Facing Xue Di, whose cultivation was comparable to that of a peerless human Douluo, Shattered Star Douluo knew that even if the four people present today self-destructed together, they probably wouldn't be able to do anything to her. If he wanted to live now, surrendering and begging for mercy was the best option.

Xue Di completely ignored Shattered Star Douluo's words. Her gaze remained fixed on Shu Yan, her beautiful eyes filled with hesitation, as if she were pondering how to deal with these four human ants before her. After a long while, Xue Di finally spoke slowly:

"Human, tell me, where does the bloodline within you, which is of the same origin as mine, come from? Why do I sense the aura of the Ice and Snow Maiden within you...?"

(End of this chapter)