Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

"First Soul Skill, Ice Wing Slash!"

Bai Xue's petite figure suddenly took to the air, her icy wings flapping violently behind her as she transformed into a streak of light and swooped down towards a large tree. The edges of her icy wings, like the sharpest blades, silently sliced ​​through the tree trunk.

With a soft "snap," a tree that would take two people to encircle was easily severed, leaving a smooth, mirror-like cut covered with a thick layer of ice that exuded a chilling aura.

Snow White landed back on the ground, looking at her accomplishment with a gleam in her eyes. The power of this soul skill far exceeded her expectations.

"Very good!" Qian Daoliu nodded with satisfaction. Seeing Snow White's happy expression, he was even happier than when he broke through his own realm.

"A powerful single-target attack with a freezing effect; a very good skill."

In the following days, Qian Daoliu did not rush to find a second soul ring for Snow White. Instead, he took her on a journey through the forest, creating the illusion that they were searching for rare and precious materials.

At the same time, he was also instructing Snow White on how to use her soul power and the various variations of her first soul skill.

Snow White learned very quickly and could apply what she learned to other situations, which made Qian Daoliu very pleased and he taught her even more diligently.

As the old woman and the young girl spent time together in the forest, their bond deepened without them even realizing it. Qian Daoliu enjoyed the bliss of family life, while Snow White experienced a genuine love and protection from an elder she had never felt before.

A few days later, Qian Daoliu felt the time was right and led Snow White to find an Ice Feather Swan with a cultivation level of about 920 years.

The same predictable pattern of suppression, killing, and absorption.

This time, Snow White took a little longer to absorb the energy, but thanks to Qian Daoliu's protection, she escaped unharmed.

When Snow White opened her eyes again, her soul power had reached the level of a level 23 Great Soul Master.

Feeling the surging power within her, she released her martial spirit once more. This time, the ice wings became even more solid and expansive, emanating an even more chilling aura.

"Second Soul Skill, Swan Dance Spinning Ice."

Snow White leaped lightly into the air, her figure resembling an elegant swan dance.

As she spun, a chilling tornado, filled with countless sharp ice feathers, suddenly formed and howled as it swept towards a thicket of bushes ahead.

Hiss!

Wherever the icy tornado passed, shrubs and rocks were cut to pieces and then instantly frozen, forming a bizarre ice sculpture area with a radius of ten meters.

Area-of-effect attacks, cutting and freezing, combining control and damage!

Qian Daoliu looked at the powerful soul skill that Snow White unleashed, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride.

His great-granddaughter is indeed blessed by angels, with extraordinary talent!

"Excellent! Your Highness, both of these soul skills are very suitable for you. Ice Wing Slash is for single-target strong attacks, and Ice Whirlwind is for area control. With diligent practice in the future, they will surely become powerful assets to you." Qian Daoliu praised generously.

Snow White's face also revealed a genuine and radiant smile, a rare occurrence.

She felt the sense of security that came with strength, and also gained a deeper understanding of the unfathomable depth and meticulous care of Teacher Liu.

“We’ll stay here for a few days,” Qian Daoliu planned. “I will guide you in getting to know and use these two new soul skills. Once you’ve mastered them, we’ll return to Heaven Dou City. By then, news of your rapid advancement in soul power and the acquisition of a soul ring will naturally spread.”

In the following days, Qian Daoliu once again transformed into the strictest yet most patient teacher, carefully guiding Snow White in her soul skill training.

From mobilizing soul power and timing skill release to flexible application in actual combat, everything is taught without reservation.

Snow White also demonstrated amazing comprehension and perseverance, making rapid progress.

In just a few days, she has been able to use Ice Wing Slash with sharp precision, and she has also begun to control the range and intensity of Swan Dance Ice Whirlwind.

In a forest clearing, a young girl's figure danced gracefully, surrounded by ice and snow, with swans calling softly. Together with the young man who looked handsome but whose eyes were full of kindness, they created a warm yet eerie scene.

Qian Daoliu enjoyed this rare moment of family bliss, while Snow White, through their daily interactions, developed an increasing dependence on and trust in her powerful, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient teacher, Liu.

Although Qian Daoliu's overly youthful appearance still occasionally made her feel a little strange, his meticulous care and unfathomable strength gradually melted the ice in her heart.

Only after he was certain that Snow White had essentially mastered the newly acquired power did Qian Daoliu reluctantly announce his return to Tiandou City.

……

Meanwhile, in the core area of ​​the Starry Sky Forest, beside the Lake of Life.

The nine-colored deer stood serenely on the dark green boulder by the lake. The nine-colored radiance flowing around it blended with the life-giving mist on the lake, making it appear even more sacred and peaceful.

At this moment, it was gazing towards the northeast, its gaze seemingly piercing through endless space, landing on the place where Snow White was.

It had just received a brief message through the system communication platform in its mind.

It was sent by the girl named Snow White. She said she was about to leave the place called Starry Sky Forest and return to the human city with her new teacher.

Before this, when Snow White followed Qian Daoliu into the outer reaches of the Star Dou Great Forest, she had sent greetings to the Nine-Colored Deer through this platform.

As she left, she still politely bid farewell to the Nine-Colored Deer. This connection was unique among these fairy tale characters summoned by Lin Wan.

"My Lord Beast, what are you looking at?" A clear voice rang in the ears of the Nine-Colored Deer.

Xiao Wu, with her hair tied in a scorpion braid, was walking over carrying a bunch of fresh, tender green emerald grass.

She came to deliver snacks to the Nine-Colored Deer.

These past few years of living together have made her pay close attention to the Nine-Colored Deer's every move.

Xiao Wu skipped and hopped to the Nine-Colored Deer's side. Following its gaze, she saw only layers upon layers of tree canopies and a blue sky.

She blinked her big pink eyes and asked curiously, "My Lord Beast, do you want to go out and play? Xiao Wu can accompany you for a stroll around the neighborhood!" She thought the Nine-Colored Deer was bored staying by the lake.

The Nine-Colored Deer withdrew its gaze, lowered its head, and gently rubbed its warm nose against Xiao Wu's hand, conveying a peaceful spiritual message: "No, Xiao Wu. I just sensed the departure of a friend. Thank you for your Emerald Heart Grass."

Xiao Wu nodded as if she understood, though she didn't know who the Nine-Colored Deer's friend was or why he left. As long as the auspicious beast wasn't unhappy, that was fine.

She placed the Emerald Heart Grass in her arms to the mouth of the Nine-Colored Deer, revealing a bright smile: "We'll meet again, my friend! My Lord Beast, please have something to eat!"

Chapter 67 The Witch Gord

Our gaze shifts to the Sunset Forest.

Sunset Forest is located in the central-eastern part of the Heaven Dou Empire. Although its scale is far smaller than that of the Star Dou Great Forest, and the overall age of its soul beasts is generally lower than that of the Star Dou Great Forest, its ecological environment is unique.

The area is covered with lush vegetation of various kinds, and is especially rich in exotic flowers, vines, and plant-type spirit beasts with special attributes. A faint layer of miasma floats in the air all year round.

For the vast majority of Soul Masters, Sunset Forest is an excellent location to obtain their first few Soul Rings, with relatively manageable risks.

But for certain special beings, the value here goes far beyond that.

A figure shrouded in a deep purple cloak was moving silently deep into the Sunset Forest.

Her steps were light, as if she were not treading on piled-up fallen leaves and tangled roots, but rather floating in the air.

She exuded an aura that resonated with the surrounding plants, and wherever she went, the sensitive vines would even reach out slightly towards her, as if to greet her.

She is none other than Ge Duo, a powerful witch from the world of "Rapunzel," who was summoned to Douluo Continent by Lin Wan a few years ago.

When Ge Duo first arrived in Douluo Continent, she was randomly placed in an unknown primeval forest.

After a brief moment of confusion, this witch, who had spent her life dealing with plants and magic, was immediately captivated by the various plants on the Douluo Continent that were unlike anything she had ever seen before and contained strange energy.

The plants here are not only diverse in shape, but many also naturally contain power that is either violent, gentle, or strange. For her, this is simply an inexhaustible treasure trove!

Over the years, relying on her profound magical knowledge and her incredibly keen perception of plants, she continuously explored, collected, and experimented, developing many magical potions with bizarre effects. In the process, her cultivation level also stabilized at the level of a 90-level Title Douluo, and her martial soul was the Magic Vine, which was perfectly compatible with her.

However, Gothic's thirst for knowledge and greed for rare materials never ceased.

After exploring several forests, she followed the whispers of the plants and the flow of energy, and finally arrived at Sunset Forest, which is known for its plant diversity.

Upon entering this place, Geduo felt an unprecedented sense of joy. The plant energy here was more active, and the varieties were rarer, many of which were not even recorded in her notes.

"Wonderful, absolutely wonderful!"

Gedo stretched out her pale but well-maintained hand and gently stroked a purple mushroom that emitted a dreamy halo, her eyes sparkling with infatuation.

"This world always brings me surprises."

She decided to stay here long-term; the environment here was perfect for her research.

Therefore, Ge Duo used the system to convey this decision and the general situation of Sunset Forest to Lin Wan.

After all, in a sense, Lin Wan is her master, and Tian Dou City is not far from here.

……

At the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Lin Wan had just finished a day's classes and was preparing to return to her dormitory to continue practicing Queen Eva's improved meditation method when she received a message from Ge Duo.

"Sunset Forest?" Lin Wan paused slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in her sea-blue eyes.

He vaguely remembered the name. In the original story, this forest seemed to hold a great opportunity for the main characters, and there was a treasure land called the Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire.

That place is a treasure trove of rare medicinal herbs, which was key to Tang San's early rise to power. It seems to be currently occupied by Poison Douluo Dugu Bo.

“Godot is skilled in plants and magic, so the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well is undoubtedly paradise for her,” Lin Wan thought to herself. “If she can find it, I can also benefit a lot from it.”

However, he was not sure of the exact location of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, only that it was hidden in a poisonous area in the center of Sunset Forest.

Lin Wan then responded to Ge Duo through the system: "Ms. Ge Duo, as far as I know, there may be an extremely special place in the central area of ​​Sunset Forest. It is shrouded in a natural barrier of poisonous fog, and inside there is a peculiar spring, half ice blue and half crimson, known as the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye. Around the spring grow immortal herbs belonging to this world, each containing unimaginable energy. Perhaps there is something there that interests you."

After delivering the message, Lin Wan stopped thinking about it. Whether or not Ge Duo could find it depended on her own abilities and fate.

For him, this was just a side move.

……

In the Sunset Forest, Godot was carefully collecting the sap from a Ghost-Faced Spider Orchid, a key ingredient in the potion she was about to concoct.

"The Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire? Immortal-grade medicinal herbs?"

Upon receiving the message from Lin Wan, a surge of greed welled up within Ge Duo.

As a witch who spent her life pursuing powerful magic and the secrets of immortality, she understood all too well what the words "immortal herb" meant!

That was an item that existed only in legends in her world, enough to drive any mage or witch mad!

Just like the magical lettuce she once encountered, which possessed the power to keep people forever young.

"A natural barrier of poisonous fog, a dual eye of ice and fire, and a divine herb," ​​Ge Duo murmured to herself.

"Find it! I must find it! As long as I obtain those immortal herbs, my potion-making skills will reach an unprecedented peak! I might even glimpse the secrets of immortality!"

A tremendous desire surged within Ge Duo's heart, and she decided without hesitation to abandon all her current gathering plans and devote all her energy to searching for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye.

However, over the next few days, Godo searched tirelessly throughout the entire Sunset Forest.

However, she found nothing for several days in a row.

The Yin-Yang Eye of Ice and Fire seemed to be very well hidden in the Sunset Forest. When Gedo's spiritual power swept through it, he could only sense chaotic energy fields in the Sunset Forest and could not find a place with particularly prominent energy.

"Could the information be wrong? Or does that place not even exist?"