Chapter 311.
Yaya and Xingxing were both caught in the aftermath of the battle between the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale and the Titled Douluo powehouse.
No wonder Shui Bing'er had mentioned that the Yaya bore a scar and was severely injured.
The Starlight Fox likely followed a similar fate, except she might have ended up near Hu Liena at the time. That Titled Douluo was probably from the Soul Hall and had brought Hu Liena to the Extreme North to acquire a soul ring.
–Wang Feng calculated that Hu Liena was only at the fifty-fourth level, but absorbing the soul ring from the Starlight Fox, which had cultivated for over 20,000 years, could have boosted her level by at least two to three levels higher.
This was because the Xingxing wasn't just an ordinary 20,000-year-old soul beast, she was a mutated soul beast that had been cured and nourished multiple times by the Golden Lotus. This, combined with Hu Liena's martial soul, resulted in such a high level after she absorbed the soul ring of Xingxing.
Qingqing hadn't been pursued by the Title Douluo, but instead, had cleverly used the Title Douluo to pit powerful forces against each other, effectively "driving tigers to devour wolves."
"After that, I never heard from her again. It's been almost a year, and I haven't seen her..." The Wind Blizzard Crocodile said with some regret.
"I thought she had gone to the inner circle to seek revenge on the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale. I fear for the worst, that she might have not survived, but I didn't expect her to still be alive..."
As he said this, the Wind Blizzard Crocodile became a bit excited and spoke about the cyan feather in Wang Feng's hand:
"I was wandering in the inner circle yesterday when I happened to come across her feather! I was so thrilled, I wanted to share the news with you... I didn't expect you, a human, to be interested in my Qing Huang'er."
After listening, a fierce light flashed in Wang Feng's eyes.
The Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale. Good, very good!
Wang Feng looked towards the distant inner forest, almost ready to charge in that very moment, but reason told him it would be suicidal to go in now.
There was no solid information, and even this dumb crocodile didn't know where Qingqing was. The inner circle of the Extreme North was full of many formidable soul beasts. Once he ventured deep inside, escaping would be nearly impossible, even with teleportation.
Lacking sufficient strength, it was too risky to go deep into that territory!
"Where is the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale?" Wang Feng's expression darkened slightly.
"Why do you ask?" The Wind Blizzard Crocodile glanced at Wang Feng and added, "Boss Feng, don't tell me you plan to go after the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale? Could it be that you've fallen for Qing Huang'er? I advise you to drop that idea—Qing Huang'er doesn't even care for us soul beasts, let alone a human like you. And if you're thinking of seeking revenge on the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale for her, forget it... That beast is one of the overlord of the inner circle, and even if it hasn't cultivated for a full hundred thousand years, it's stronger than many that have. If you go after it, you'll just be courting death."
"Though I do admire your courage..." the Wind Blizzard Crocodile conceded.
He had a point. The strength of the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale, as an inner circle overlord, was beyond doubt. By Wang Feng's estimation, it was at least equivalent to a level ninety-four or even ninety-five Titled Douluo.
Even injured, it would certainly not be weaker than the two Title Douluos in the Pope's Palace that day. At his peak that day, Wang Feng could only manage to hold his own against the –two Titled Douluos, not defeat them. How could he possibly beat the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale? Even with his newly developed spear techniques, the opponent wasn't just any soul beast—it had also many powerful subordinates!
Beasts like the Wind Blizzard Crocodile would likely rank only in the top five under the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale's command.
However, reaching level fifty would change everything.
"Wind Blizzard Crocodile, starting today, you and I will go to the inner circle every other day!" Wang Feng said calmly.
"I want to gauge the true strength of the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale and find Qing Huanag'er and gather more news about her."
"It's fine, we can go... Besides, I also want to find out more about the Goddess Qing Huang'er."
The sudden news about Qingqing disrupted some of Wang Feng's training plans, but he wasn't going to act recklessly. Instead, he made careful and strategic preparations.
Defeating the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale was no simple task. If he rushed in unprepared, he would only end up suffering. Wang Feng didn't want a repeat of what happened in the Soul Hall. If he wanted to win, he needed to ensure that his strike would be decisive—there could be no room for mistakes.
While continuing his training, Wang Feng instructed the Wind Blizzard Crocodile to gather information on Qingqing and the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale. At this point, Wang Feng felt fortunate that he hadn't killed the Wind Blizzard Crocodile.
As a soul beast, the Wind Blizzard Crocodile was better suited to moving among other soul beasts, even in the inner circle, and it was much safer for it than for a human soul master. Soul beasts and humans were natural enemies, if Wang Feng ventured into the inner circle alone and encountered powerful soul beasts, their first reaction would be to attack him.
But the Wind Blizzard Crocodile was different. Having lived in the Extreme North for so many years, it had established certain communication channels among the soul beasts. It was perfectly suited to act as a tool man for gathering intelligence.
If Wang Feng had killed it earlier, he likely wouldn't have learned anything about the blue bird too.
Wang Feng was different from the other humans in the Titled Douluo world. He didn't harbor a strong killing intent toward soul beasts, nor was he as hostile toward them.
In this way, Wang Feng began sneaking into the inner circle of the Extreme North every other day with the Wind Blizzard Crocodile, all while continuing his training. The [Fog] soul ability in his skull soul bone provided him with a safety net, allowing him to enter the inner circle with some degree of security.
However, after several months, neither Wang Feng nor the Wind Blizzard Crocodile had uncovered any news about Qingqing. The inner circle of the Extreme North was vast, and beyond that lay a core area even deeper. The Wind Blizzard Crocodile mentioned that there were soul beasts within that core area powerful enough to make his very soul tremble—a fact Wang Feng was beginning to understand.
The power structure in the Extreme North was far more complex than Wang Feng had anticipated. There were several overlord-level entities within the inner circle alone, each comparable to a high level Titled Douluo in the human world. In this icy environment, their strength was further enhanced by the climate, making it risky even for a Titled Douluo –to venture into the inner circle carelessly. The Titled Douluo that Qingqing had lured from the Soul Hall had only dared to enter the outer circle because the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale had ventured out.
The Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale also commanded several powerful subordinates, all with cultivation bases of at least 70,000 to 80,000 years. However, despite their strength, they weren't considered exceptionally rare or strong soul beasts, ranking below the Wind Blizzard Crocodile in terms of sheer power.
In addition to these subordinates, the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale's territory was home to many ten thousand year old soul beasts, numbering at least fifty or sixty. Upon learning this, Wang Feng realized just how formidable this bastard was—comparable to a powerful force in the human world, consisting of a Titled Douluo, several Soul Douluos, and a large number of Soul Sages, Soul Emperors, and Soul Kings.
Fortunately, such powerful entities were not widespread across the Extreme North. According to the Wind Blizzard Crocodile, there were only five major forces, with the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale being the weakest among them.
This only served to highlight how perilous the Extreme North truly was. The other four overlords were all soul beasts of over 100,000 years old, making the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale's power seem modest by comparison.
The Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale, with over 90,000 years of cultivation, can become one of the most formidable tyrants because of its intelligence is exceptionally high, and its bloodline talent surpasses that of ordinary soul beasts. It also commands a group of subordinates.
While this strength is insufficient compared to the two human empires, it far exceeds that of the dutchy kingdoms.
"Boss Feng, it's not that I'm criticizing you, but despite being a strong individual fighter, there are only two of us. I can only act as bait if we're going to confront the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale."
Wind Blizzard Crocodile chuckled, "Even if you manage to defeat him, he is very cunning. He'll call his many brothers to surround you, and you won't be able to escape."
Wang Feng: "..."
After another six months, Wang Feng finally reached level 49. However, as he learned more about the Mountain and Ice Dragon Whale's power, –his concern deepened.
Wind Blizzard Crocodile had always been worried about Wang Feng. Reaching level 50 alone might not be sufficient! These soul beasts are highly intelligent, and facing them alone, even at level 50 with full strength and a Pangu Axe, might not guarantee survival. Defeating the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale is challenging, and prolonged engagement could be dangerous.
Moreover, in the extreme north, most soul beasts are of ice-type or mixed-type, enhancing their strength in this environment. The Red Lotus Karmic Fire and the God Killing Spear can inflict severe damage, but killing the Mountain and Sea Ice Dragon Whale quickly is not simple. Prolonged fights could be detrimental.
The Red Lotus's Ice Flame Fury Lotus needs time to accumulate energy. Continuous release of it is also not feasible!
Wang Feng realized he was strong but not strong enough to crush an enemy force like it directly. Defeating an ordinary Titled Douluo required all his strength.
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