Douluo: The Peerless Sun and Moon Mechanical God

Chapter 63 Capturing Zhu Qingbingchan, Encountering Tianmeng Yuhao Again, The Ice Emperor's Resistance (4K)

"Croak!"

A deep roar came from the glacier. A snow-white toad lay on the iceberg, its beastly eyes flashing with a ghostly blood-red light. Wisps of icy mist spread out, reaching towards the ice tiger opposite, which seemed to be facing a formidable enemy.

The Zhu Qing Ice Toad, with a cultivation of 27,000 years, is the undisputed king of the far north. The ten-thousand-year-old Ice Tiger is also a top predator, and it has entered this glacier ruled by the Zhu Qing Ice Toad.

"roar!!!"

The Ice Tiger opened its massive jaws and roared at Zhu Qing Ice Toad, a roar that seemed to shake the very soul. However, it was strangely more bark than bite. This mighty, ancient tiger lacked the courage to fight with its back against the wall and was only focused on scaring Zhu Qing Ice Toad away.

As time passed, the Ice Tiger's ferocious beastly face turned a strange bluish-white. Transmitting poison through ice was Zhu Qing's Ice Toad's specialty. This Ice Tiger had fallen into the Ice Toad's palm from the very beginning, like a moth caught in a spider web.

The time had come. Zhu Qingbingchan's hunting desire reached its peak. She stuck out her bright red tongue and thrust it straight at the seemingly exhausted ice tiger.

This is an extremely bold attack method. The Ice Tiger's close combat ability is superior to that of the Zhu Qing Ice Toad. The power unleashed by a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast in its death throes should not be underestimated. With the sharpness of its tiger claws, capable of crushing gold and breaking stone, severing a soft tongue is a piece of cake.

However, the Ten Thousand Year Ice Tiger remained motionless, allowing Zhu Qing Ice Toad's tongue to pierce its body. Its mental fluctuations collapsed and dissipated due to the attack. The once domineering Ten Thousand Year Ice Tiger transformed into a plump, white worm that twisted and crawled on the ice.

Simulated innate soul skill: Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Silkworm!

A hint of mockery flashed across Zhu Qingbingchan's blood-red eyes; she understood these pretentious ice silkworms.

As the bottom of the food chain in the far north, the Ice Silkworm clan often imitates top-level soul beasts to intimidate their natural enemies. Zhu Qing Ice Toad's release of toxins is both an attack and a test.

Ice Silkworm's physical abilities are no match for Ice Tiger's. The weakling Tiger, who couldn't even last three minutes, must be a fat, white worm underneath!

With its tongue wrapped around the slowly wriggling ancient ice silkworm, Zhu Qingbingchan devoured her lunch in one gulp.

Crunch, crunch, plump and juicy!

After eating and drinking to their heart's content, just as Zhu Qingbingchan was about to find an ice cave to properly digest her nutrients, a flash of light appeared in the sky, and a huge white net descended from the heavens!

A level nine soul tool, unbreakable by the divine net!

"Croak!?"

The sneak attack came unexpectedly, catching Zhu Qingbingchan at her most alert moment. The king of the gaps in the far north cried out in surprise, unleashing the ice and fire attributes within his body. His jade-white beast body was dyed red and blue, and he shot through the air like a wildly spinning sky-piercing drill, trying to break through the capture of the divine net!

"Heh~"

A contemptuous sneer echoed through the sky. Two figures hovered in mid-air. The Unbreakable Douluo was full of arrogance. The Unbreakable series had been tested over time. How could a mere ten-thousand-year-old soul tool be destroyed by a small soul beast?

Zheng Zhan waved his hand, and the Unbreakable Divine Net tightened in mid-air, wrapping around Zhu Qingbing Toad layer by layer.

The Ice-Fire Poison Dragon Drill was squeezed by a powerful external force, causing its soul power to collapse. Zhu Qing Ice Toad's rotation was forced to stop, its blood-red eyes bulged out, and its chubby body struggled desperately but to no avail, becoming a spoil of war for the Unbreakable Douluo.

Lin Qing was not surprised at all to witness the complete annihilation of the soul beasts by humans.

Zheng Zhan was, after all, one of the top level nine soul masters in the Sun Moon Empire. It was understandable that he couldn't defeat the 100,000-year-old Golden Sword Lion King, since the Shattering ability was effective against defensive soul masters.

If they fail to capture the Ten Thousand Year Zhu Qing Ice Toad, Lin Qing will have to check Old Zheng's Level 9 Soul Master badge!

Summoning the unbreakable ninth-level divine net, Zheng Zhan, feeling his reputation had been reversed, grinned from ear to ear. He used metal chains with sealing effects to bind Zhu Qing Ice Toad into a pretzel, then carried the lifeless soul beast to Lin Qing and instructed, "Remember to give this to Xiao Meng when you get back."

"Thank you, senior."

Lin Qing naturally wouldn't resist this act of kindness.

This trip to the far north went exceptionally smoothly, unlike the series of misfortunes that plagued the Jingyang Mountains. Following the location of the soul beasts that Lin Qing had obtained from Lin Lan, the two easily found the Zhu Qing Ice Toad.

Although this guy's cultivation level was slightly higher than the originally planned 25,000 years, the Hongchen siblings had consumed the brain core of the three-headed blood dragon, which greatly increased their physical strength. Xiao Hongchen's fifth soul ring was as high as 30,000 years, and the 27,000-year soul ring was exactly Meng Hongchen's limit.

"The matter of Zhu Qingbing Toad is settled, but your fifth spirit ring issue remains unresolved," Zheng Zhan said. "Xiao Qing, has the trapping device reacted? Will the Formless Golden Demon come knocking on our door?"

Lin Qing shook his head: "Judging from Aunt Nan's description, the Formless Golden Demon is good at hiding. If it possesses a Northern Soul Beast like it did when it left the metal mine, and approaches while maintaining an ice-attribute mimicry, we might not be able to sense it."

"How about we go big and head to the Star Dou Great Forest to snag a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear?"

"—Does this old man have to break the divine shield if he can't break it?" Zheng Zhan looked melancholy, aging twenty years in an instant.

The Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with danger, attracting the attention of the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear King, who sent them to the underworld to see their great-grandmother with just two claws!

"The far north is vast and desolate. Catching a soul beast whose whereabouts are unknown is like finding a needle in a haystack. Xiao Qing, let's stay in the far north for three more days. If we can't catch the Formless Golden Demon, we'll give up."

Unbreakable Douluo advised, "The Sun Moon Empire is rich in metal-attribute soul beasts, which can be found everywhere in the Jingyang Mountains. There are also sea soul beasts in the Iron Sea that are suitable for the absorption of ultimate metal."

If you strongly desire to absorb the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Soul Ring, we should go back to Mingdu and summon several more Level 9 Soul Masters to accompany you. Old Toad and Old Ye absolutely cannot refuse.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qing couldn't help but give a thumbs up, and inwardly sighed, "As expected of the united Sun Moon Empire, they never forget to bring their old brothers along when something good happens!"

Having reached a consensus, the two wandered the outer reaches of the far north, causing the extreme gold fluctuations of the Gold Enticing Device to expand their range.

The Formless Golden Demon is a metal-attribute soul beast that dislikes the frigid environment of the far north core area. If it chooses to settle in the far north, it will most likely be similar to the Zhu Qing Ice Toad, living in the outer areas to avoid the biting cold.

"boom-

'

A surge of spiritual energy, like a monstrous wave, suddenly shot straight into the sky. Zheng Zhan subconsciously released the level-nine soul tool, the Unbreakable Divine Shield, and his tall figure steadily blocked Lin Qing's path.

The mental energy wasn't attacking them, and the two breathed a slight sigh of relief. They both looked towards the source of the energy, only to see that the far northern core circle suddenly darkened, transitioning from day to night without warning.

The next instant, the high-altitude clouds churned violently, sweeping across all directions like a tidal wave, and a layer of emerald green light spread out from the deeper core of the far north.

The emerald light shone brightly, turning the azure sky into a magnificent piece of jade in the blink of an eye. A beam of emerald light came fiercely, bombarding the spiritual power that had been unleashed earlier.

"Holy crap, emerald green soul power, extreme ice aura, this...this...!"

Zheng Zhan stammered, his words incoherent, "Could it be the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, the second of the three Heavenly Kings of the Far North? What's going on?"

The joking remark turned out to be prophetic. Zheng Zhan was like a frightened bird, fearing that Hyotei would target two innocent bystanders.

The far north is the natural territory of ice-attribute soul beasts. The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's home-field combat power is a level higher than that of the outside world. The Unbreakable Divine Shield can barely defend against the Golden Lion King's Shattering Claw, but it absolutely cannot withstand the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's Ice Emperor Claw!

The thought of turning around and running away filled the mind of the Unbreakable Douluo, but the absurd scene that followed was even more shocking to this level nine soul master's worldview. The Ice Emperor was actually suppressed in the far north home field. That spiritual power pressed down and forcibly controlled the Ice Emperor!

"A tangible and substantial spiritual force? The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion was actually captured alive—"

Under a series of shocking events, the Unbreakable Douluo's preconceived notions shattered into pieces, and his eyes became pure and clear, much like those of a college student fresh out of school.

Compared to the easily startled "country bumpkin" Lao Zheng, Lin Qing was undoubtedly much calmer. He realized that the two academies' holiday schedules were not far apart, and he had stumbled upon the crucial moment when Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was recruiting Ice Emperor!

"Xiao Qing, retreat quickly! Ice Emperor is under attack, and those enraged Ice Jade Scorpions might even leave the core area and affect the far north!" Zheng Zhan urged Lin Qing to run away.

"Let's wait a little longer."

This time, Lin Qing decisively refused.

Surrounded by wolves in the underworld, he needs formidable allies to invade it, and the Ice and Snow Emperors, struggling to survive the tribulation of ferocious beasts, are the perfect targets.

The Earth Dragon Gate's secret realm stores the Ten-Thousand-Year Profound Ice Marrow, which is only suitable for ice-attribute experts. To the Earth Dragon Gate, it's like a useless commodity. In the future, Lin Qing can exchange it with a high-level soul tool, which is equivalent to having leverage to negotiate with the two ferocious beasts!

At this moment, Hyotei has not yet joined the Huo family's army, and both sides are on the same starting line, hoping to win over Hyotei.

Seizing the opportunity, Lin Qing felt a surge of desire to compete with Tianmeng Ice Silkworm for Ice Emperor's favor. Even if negotiations broke down, Ice Emperor still decided to side with Huo Yuhao, and with Electrolux to ensure her safety.

What we need to do now is stay in the far north and wait for Tianmeng Ice Silkworm to bring the Ice Emperor to the outer region!

"Senior Fuwa, the Golden Demon of No Form is approaching the Golden Enticement Device. Leaving the far north now would mean all our previous efforts would be in vain. We should conceal our presence and be cautious."

"Sigh, of all times!"

Zheng Zhan's vision went black for a moment, then he whispered, "Fortunately, I was prepared. Last time, in the battle against the Golden Sword Lion King, relying solely on the Unbreakable Divine Shield was too passive. This time, I learned from my mistakes and brought a Level 9 High-Explosive Disintegration Cannon, as well as a one-time Level 9 Teleportation Ring, enough to teleport us thirty miles."

"Your skills are superb!" Lin Qing exclaimed in surprise.

The Unbreakable Douluo is a defensive-type Soul Master, but I never expected him to have such a wide range of expertise!

"Humility enables a soul master to progress."

Zheng Zhan waved his hand dismissively. Neither the old man nor the young man told the truth. The approach of the Formless Golden Demon was merely an excuse for Lin Qing to keep them there. As for the Level 9 High-Explosive Disintegration Cannon and the Level 9 Teleportation Ring—

That was the one Zheng Zhan had Old Kong slap before he set off!

"Whoosh—whoosh—"

Huo Yuhao, panting heavily, ran wildly from the core area of ​​the far north to the outer area before the Ice Jade Scorpion Clan noticed them. Finally, he collapsed to the ground, exhausted, grabbed a handful of snowflakes and stuffed them into his mouth. In his ears, he heard the earth-shattering, ghost-weeping wail of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.

"Bingbing, I'm so miserable!!!"

"Tianmeng, once I am freed, I will tear you to pieces!" the Ice Emperor roared.

Despite being imprisoned by a mental cage, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's innate beauty remains unaffected. Its body, about 1.5 meters long, is covered with hexagonal diamond ice crystals, and its five-segmented emerald green scorpion tail is vibrant and lustrous. The Ice Jade Scorpion is hailed as the most beautiful scorpion-type soul beast in the Douluo Continent, and the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion is even more exquisitely beautiful.

"Bingbing, you have no idea how much torture I suffered in the Star Dou Great Forest!"

In what she considered her most tragic voice, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm recounted her painful experience of leaving the far north: "I was bound to an ancient tree in a perilous land, its dark golden claws tearing through my delicate, jade-like skin, the Crimson King's three heads simultaneously plunging in to gnaw at my flesh, and the Demon King's roots piercing deep into my heart—"

More Star Dou Soul Beasts lurk on the edge of the Great Perilous Land, licking the scraps left by the ferocious beasts and sucking my blood and bones.

Huo Yuhao scratched his head in surprise. Tianmeng hadn't added this much drama when she complained to him before!

At the same time, Hyotei erupted in a rage, shouting, "Stop playing the victim! If you've got the guts, let me out and experience firsthand which is tougher, Hyotei's Claw or Dark Gold Terrorclaw!"

Tianmeng Ice Silkworm awkwardly shook its body, and its spiritual form floated to the cage as if nothing had happened. It earnestly said, "Bingbing, we are ferocious beasts that have lived for hundreds of thousands of years. I know you are anxious about the 400,000-year heavenly tribulation, which is why you are chasing after me despite our past relationship."

"I'm hunting you down because the Ice Jade Scorpion feeds on Ice Silkworms."

Hyotei stated firmly that the relationship between the two beasts was purely that of predator and prey.

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but lower his head and bite his lip to suppress a laugh. He felt that Tianmeng was a bit of a sycophant, like Xu Sanshi in Shrek Academy who was desperately pursuing Jiang Nannan, the goddess of the outer academy.

"Alright, then I'll set aside past grievances and be willing to conspire with our nemesis for a great cause."

Tianmeng Bingcan suppressed her grief and seriously brought up the matter at hand: "Bingbing, your cultivation level is 399,900 years. The fourth great tribulation will not be precisely timed to the end of your lifespan, and the calamity of heaven and earth could descend at any time."

Your chances of breaking through 400,000 years are almost zero, which is why I risked my life to come to the far north and bring you with me to strive for immortality.

"Immortality?" Hyotei scoffed. "Are you dreaming yourself silly?"

"That's right, it's immortality." Tianmeng Ice Silkworm said patiently, "Ten thousand years ago, two gods fought two gods. The four gods were like the bright sun in the sky, and their divine power swept across the Douluo Continent. We, far away in the far north, trembled with fear."

At that time, two 100,000-year-old soul beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest sacrificed themselves to the strongest god. During the time they entered the human world, I learned that he was Tang San, who was the coexistence of the Asura God and the Sea God. In the end, he defeated the two gods, Angel and Rakshasa, and ascended to the God Realm with the two soul beasts, granting them eternal life.

Bingbing, only the life of gods is infinite, while the potential of humans is favored by the heavens, something that soul beasts can never reach.

"The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion is the ultimate form of ice, and I am the one with the highest cultivation in the spiritual realm. You and I are far beyond the reach of even a 100,000-year-old soul beast. If we join forces to nurture a human, we will surely cultivate a new generation of gods, who will surpass Tang San as the supreme god!"

"this one?"

Ice Emperor wasn't so easily fooled. His crystalline yellow beast eyes glanced at Huo Yuhao, and he said coldly, "A frail body, negligible soul power, and talent that's set in stone—"

"Tianmeng, did you cultivate your million years of spiritual power into Atai's brain? You're a host just like me, and then you come here to try and fool me with your words?"

In the moment of crisis, Bingdi didn't forget to take a jab at her rival, Titan Snow Demon King. Huo Yuhao's expression changed instantly. Although Bingdi didn't say it explicitly, everyone knew what she meant: the humans chosen by Tianmeng Ice Silkworm were nothing but useless trash, and becoming a god was an extremely unrealistic dream!

Ignoring Huo Yuhao's emotions, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm desperately tried to persuade him: "Cough cough, Yuhao's innate talent is indeed poor, but with us, it's different. I've given him the soulless attribute of ice, as long as you fuse with it—"

"I admit your god-making plan is interesting, but I'm not satisfied with the humans you've chosen!" Hyotei interrupted sharply. "A god-making plan shouldn't be about reforming useless people, but about selecting the most talented individuals of this generation who have the best chance of becoming gods. Let's join forces and plot for the divine throne!"

Thank you for the inspiration. Before the 400,000-year calamity descends, I, the Emperor, will join the Snow Empress in searching for humans worthy of being nurtured in the far north!