Douluo Continent: I teach and nurture students at Tianshui Academy!

As a snow maiden born of nature in the far north, the Snow Empress's talent surpasses even that of the Emperor.

If there were a position of Ice Goddess, she would be the most perfect successor.

After a soul beast reaches 100,000 years, it faces two paths to take.

One option is to transform into a human, shed one's animal form, and live a life in the human world for hundreds or thousands of years, eventually dying either before reaching maturity or passing away peacefully in one's old age.

Secondly, one can continue cultivating by passing through the heavenly tribulation. By passing through one heavenly tribulation after another, one will either be reduced to ashes by the tribulation lightning or die within the limits of one's lifespan.

"Six hundred thousand years. It seems that the Snow Empress has already survived six Heavenly Tribulations. Are you confident that you can survive the seventh?"

The tribulations of soul beasts are becoming more and more ferocious and terrifying. In the original work, the Snow Empress chose to abandon her cultivation and transform into a human because she lacked confidence in passing the seventh tribulation and relied on a 100,000-year-old snow lotus.

"Human, what business is it of yours whether the Snow Empress can survive the seventh Heavenly Tribulation? I advise you not to meddle in other people's business."

Hyotei was very displeased to see Gu Shenge asking so many questions, and raised its large pincers as if to pinch his mouth off.

Xue Di gave Gu Shenge a deep look. Having just experienced the sixth Heavenly Tribulation and recuperating for over a hundred years, she was indeed unsure about the seventh Heavenly Tribulation. In fact, she was already preparing to take on a different body.

She shook her head, giving her own answer.

Gu Shenge ignored Hyotei and continued to ask questions.

"Snow Empress, do you think it's possible for a soul beast to become a god after a million years of cultivation?"

Upon hearing this question, both the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress fell silent.

The reason these ferocious beasts cultivate so desperately and try to transcend tribulations is that they want to break through the million-year limit and become gods with the bodies of soul beasts.

But this is too difficult; from ancient times to the present, no soul beast has ever accomplished it.

"Human, I know you want to say that it's false for soul beasts to break through the million-year limit and become gods after passing ten heavenly tribulations, but so what? If we want to survive, we can only keep cultivating and keep undergoing tribulations, whether it's ten or a hundred times, it makes no difference."

The Snow Empress was truly clear-headed. She never believed in the so-called breakthrough of a million years or the ability to become a god by passing ten heavenly tribulations. She simply wanted to live on.

Not only her, but all the other ferocious beasts in Douluo Continent knew that becoming a god in a million years was a lie, because to become a god one must possess a divine position.

After the fall of the Dragon God, there was no longer a place for beast-type deities in the divine realm.

Hyotei nodded in agreement with Yuki-tei's words.

"Snow Empress, if I told you I had a way to help you become a god, would you believe me?"

As soon as Gu Shenge finished speaking, Xue Di shook her head decisively; she didn't believe it.

Ice Emperor also gave a disdainful look. You haven't even become a god yet, and you're helping Snow Emperor become a god? Who are you trying to fool?

"The God Realm does not allow soul beasts to become gods. Even if you have a way to help me become a god, so what? The God Realm will not allow me to enter, and those gods will even try to annihilate me."

Xue Di coldly said that Gu Shenge knew she was telling the truth. Once a soul beast really reached the god level, the gods of the God Realm would descend to the mortal world to execute or subdue and enslave it. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King was the best example, being used as a tool for Tang San's divine test by the Asura God and the Sea God.

"If it's not about becoming a god as a soul beast, but through another method..."

His words piqued the curiosity of the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress. Another reason why the Snow Empress wanted to transform into a human using the body of the snow lotus was to try her luck on the path of becoming a god through human means.

"what way?"

"You will form a pact with me and become my soul. When I become a god and ascend to the divine realm, you will also evolve into a god and share eternal life with me."

As soon as Gu Shenge finished speaking, she was met with opposition from Hyotei.

"Snow Empress, don't trust this human. What contract, what soul spirit, it's all fake."

Hyotei's distrust was within Gu Shenge's expectations, and Xue Di's beautiful blue eyes also revealed a strange expression, but she roughly understood what Gu Shenge meant.

It means getting yourself to become a god by hitching a ride on his coattails, provided you become what he calls a soul.

If it were the Snow Empress before her sixth Heavenly Tribulation, she would definitely disdain it; how could she become someone else's vassal?

However, the terrifying nature of the sixth tribulation forced her to consider other options. Otherwise, with the arrival of the seventh tribulation, or even before it happened, it was uncertain whether she could break through to the 700,000-year mark.

Xue Di stared at Gu Shenge for a long time before finally speaking.

"And what is this 'soul' you're talking about?"

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(The setting of the soul beasts in Douluo Continent is really garbage. In Chapter 679 of the original novel, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King himself confessed that he had lived for a million years, but he still hadn't become a god, and he hadn't made any progress in 100,000 years. It's extremely absurd. The later parts also reverted to the original setting in large quantities, making it illogical and unreasonable. It's impossible to make sense of it, so I gave up.)

(My book's soul beast settings don't follow the original work, since the original soul beast settings are too rubbish and completely unreasonable. I'll do it my way, no objections, right?)

Chapter 37: Gu Shenge's Vow, Ice Emperor Sacrifices Himself for Love!

Upon hearing Xue Di mention souls, Gu Shenge's eyes showed a thoughtful expression as she considered how to explain it to her, while Bing Di also showed a hint of curiosity.

After a moment, he spoke slowly, his voice as gentle as the morning sun, warming one's ears.

"In short, it means that you sign an equal contract with me, your soul abandons your body and becomes my companion spirit. As long as I live, you will never perish. We will live and die together, and never be separated."

Upon hearing this, Xue Di roughly understood. It meant that she would sign a contract with his soul, becoming dependent on him. If he became a god in the future, she could also become a god with him. This was indeed a good choice.

After all, humans are indeed more likely to become gods than soul beasts, and this human in front of them is incredibly young, so the chances of him becoming a god in the future are even greater.

She simply didn't trust him. She didn't trust a human, nor did she believe in the soul contract he spoke of. What if it was an unequal contract? What if she became a slave after signing it?

"Why did you sign a soul contract with me? Was it to suppress your martial spirit?"

Xue Di coldly questioned Gu Shenge, the only reason she could think of was that he needed her help to suppress his martial spirit.

Hyotei also looked at him warily. She didn't believe in any soul contract or life-and-death commitment. No matter how nicely this human spoke, she wouldn't believe him.

Faced with Xue Di's questioning, Gu Shenge answered truthfully.

"Because my second spirit needs a spirit ring, if you become my spirit, you can provide me with a suitable spirit ring."

Three deep black soul rings rose from beneath his feet, and a solitary, aloof silver moon slowly emerged behind him, radiating a soft moonlight. The shimmering silver light brushed against the Ice and Snow Emperors, bringing them a sense of inexplicable peace and dispelling their fatigue. The Snow Emperor even felt that some of her internal injuries had been relieved and healed.

"Twin martial souls?"

Seeing the manifested Taiyin Martial Soul, Xue Di was not surprised at all. She had lived for nearly 50,000 years and had seen countless twin Martial Souls. However, the power of Gu Shenge's two Martial Souls was the strongest she had ever seen in her life.

Moreover, when Xue Di felt the cool and gentle moonlight of the Taiyin Martial Soul, she felt a sense of closeness from the bottom of her heart.

Not only the Snow Empress, but even the Ice Empress, who was full of vigilance and hostility towards Gu Shenge, had an indescribable feeling about that silver moon.

After cultivating the Crimson Bright Nine Heavens Diagram, Gu Shenge's Taiyin and Taiyang Martial Souls were imbued with a trace of the divine essence of the Supreme Stars, becoming even more extraordinary and gradually approaching those two Supreme Stars.

Whether human or animal, there is a natural affinity for the Taiyin, or the moon.

Because the sun is too dazzling to look directly at and too high to reach, the moon, which appears lonely and cold but is actually gentle and comforting, is more approachable in comparison.

"So, you want me to become your spirit and provide a spirit ring for your second martial soul."

Although she was drawn to the Taiyin Martial Soul, when Xue Di heard that Gu Shenge wanted her to provide a Soul Ring, her eyes turned cold, and extreme coldness surged around her perfect body.

Ice Emperor raised her large front claws, her jade-green scorpion tail taut, gathering immense icy energy, ready to unleash it. If Snow Emperor made a move, she would definitely deliver an icy blast to Gu Shenge first!

Seeing that their expressions had changed and they seemed ready to fight at the slightest provocation, Gu Shenge looked helpless and began to explain to them.

"Snow Empress, please don't misunderstand. Soul spirits and soul rings are different. After signing a soul spirit contract, you will still retain your spiritual consciousness. It's just that my martial soul will use a portion of your power to condense a soul ring that is suitable for me."

His words made Xue Di suppress the chill emanating from her body, but her beautiful eyes seemed to be lost in thought.

However, the Ice Emperor did not believe Gu Shenge's words. The icy energy gathering at her tail grew stronger and stronger. She was just waiting for the Snow Emperor to speak, and she would shoot Gu Shenge to death without hesitation.

Xue Di's eyes flickered with uncertainty as he pondered the truthfulness of Gu Shenge's words. He didn't disturb her and quietly awaited her decision.

The Snow Empress slowly closed her eyes, using her heart to perceive the world of the far north ice plains.

She is a natural, born of nature, a goddess of ice and snow, protected by this world, which will also guide and enlighten her.

Just like the method of transforming snow lotus into human form that she had been preparing for, it was a kind of inspiration given to her by this world.

Time passed slowly, and Xue Di slowly opened her eyes, which were more beautiful than sapphires. A hint of disappointment flashed across her face, but it was within her expectations.

The harsh environment of the far north did not provide her with the inspiration she sought.

The Ice and Snow Maiden gazed at Gu Shenge, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke. Her voice was still cold, but with a hint of determination.

"I can sign a contract with you and become your soul, but you must give me a guarantee, a vow that will put my mind at ease."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shenge knew that the Snow Emperor had made his decision. Without hesitation, he swore an oath in front of both the Ice and Snow Emperors.

"I, Gu Shengge, swear by my true name to all the heavens, to the chaos, and to the Great Dao that when I become a god, I will ascend to the divine realm with the Snow Empress and share eternal life. If I betray the Snow Empress, I will perish and my name will be erased from the heavens, never to be reincarnated!"

As the final sound faded, a gaze from a higher level, far beyond the Douluo world, descended upon her. At the same time, Gu Shenge felt a kind of inexplicable and inexplicable restriction placed upon her.

The Snow Empress also sensed it, though only for a moment. She understood that the human's oath had taken effect and attracted the attention of higher-level beings. If he broke his oath, he would die a terrible death.

At that moment, Xue Di felt that she had made the right bet.

Even Hyotei, who hadn't sensed anything, trembled with fear upon hearing the punishments for the three who broke their oaths. It was too cruel!

"In that case, I am relieved. Tell me, what should I do?"

"Snow Empress, no!"

Hearing that Snow Empress had actually agreed to become the soul of the human before her, Ice Empress panicked. Although the human's oath sounded harsh, humans were not to be trusted. There were plenty of humans who broke their oaths. She couldn't let Snow Empress fall into this human's trap!

"Hyotei, you don't need to persuade me. My mind is made up."

Snow Empress shook her head, telling Ice Empress to calm down. This was the path she had chosen, and even if she died, she would not regret it.

Seeing that her beloved Snow Empress was about to fall into the trap of human lies, Ice Empress steeled her heart, rushed forward to stand between Gu Shenge and Snow Empress, and said coldly.

"Human, since your so-called Soul Spirit Technique is so powerful, why not add me to the list? My 340,000 years of cultivation is enough to be your soul spirit!"

Since Xue Di is "stubborn to the end," then she will test the law with her own body, and whether she lives or dies, it will be beneficial to her.

If it's a lie, her death will expose the lies of the humans before her, and the Snow Emperor will be able to wake up, avenge her, and repay the life-saving grace she once owed.

If it's true, then she and the Snow Emperor are both spirits, so they can be together forever. Although she gave up 340,000 years of cultivation, she didn't lose out; on the contrary, she gained.

It has to be said that Hyotei's plan was truly brilliant.

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(To reiterate, I will not follow the original work in setting up the soul beasts; I will follow my own setting. After all, the original work has too many loopholes in its soul beast settings, which cannot be filled in. This is based on my thesis defense!)

Chapter 38: The Ice Emperor's Soul Transformation, an External Soul Unworthy of Its Power