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However, there were some powerful soul beasts that refused to submit.
Leading them was a hundred-thousand-year-old Icefield Wolf. They stared at the Snow Emperor with hostility, refusing to kneel.
Seeing this, the Snow Emperor remained calm, raising her hand coldly. Instantly, a blizzard, sharp as blades, descended from the sky, exterminating the rebellious soul beasts in an instant.
The Icefield Wolf and the other soul beasts screamed in agony as the blizzard, infused with the power of ice and snow, sliced them into pieces. The sight was gruesome and pitiful.
The Snow Emperor proclaimed to the entire Extreme North region with a voice both cold and authoritative, "I am the Lord of the Extreme North. My return signifies my rightful place. Those who follow me will prosper; those who oppose me will perish!"
Seeing this, the other soul beasts lowered their proud heads, prostrating themselves, and expressed their willingness to submit to the Snow Emperor.
Several hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts knelt at the Snow Emperor's feet, showing respect and humility in honor of her return.
The Snow Emperor surveyed the desolate land, feeling less than satisfied.
She needed a place of her own, somewhere she could settle and establish herself.
Thus, she selected a valley.
"Xue'er, heed my call!"
She gathered the power of snow, waved her arm lightly, and the cold wind howled as snowflakes began to fall.
The falling snowflakes crystallized into snow crystals, and under her control, they began to stack and gradually form the shape of a palace.
Inspired by the Shui Family's grand hall from her father's home, the Snow Emperor meticulously crafted the palace. With a touch of her finger, the snow crystals transformed into exquisite architecture.
The snow sculptures were delicate and lifelike, with ice and snow patterns arranged in a pleasing manner, emitting a faint blue glow, resembling a snowy kingdom from a fairytale.
The Snow Emperor arrived before the palace doors, her expression solemn and proud as she announced, "This is the Valley of the Gods. Those who pledge loyalty to me are eligible to reside here."
"Thank you, Lord Snow Emperor!"
The soul beasts of the Extreme North, seeing the newly risen Valley of the Gods, knelt to the ground, their voices echoing with devotion.
The Snow Emperor watched the surrounding soul beasts submitting with satisfaction.
She looked up toward the horizon, gazing in the direction of the Shui Family, a hint of nostalgia on her face.
"Father, wait for me. Once I have gathered enough divine power, I will return to find you."
The Snow Emperor murmured softly, her gaze resolute.
Time passed swiftly.
A month went by in the blink of an eye, and Shui Wuya no longer obsessively pondered how to perfect the Realm of the Undying.
He knew that, no matter how impatient he was, he wouldn't be reunited with Shui Bing'er until ten thousand years had passed.
So, he set aside his worries and began to enjoy his leisure time.
Every day, he would chat with Shui Bing'er from ten thousand years ago or play chess with Shui Yuanchen. He also engaged in various pastimes like music, calligraphy, and painting, making the time spent both enjoyable and fulfilling.
One day, Shui Wuya was writing in the courtyard.
"Bing'er, has there been any recent change at Ice God Island?"
As Shui Wuya made his move, he communicated with Shui Bing'er using his spiritual energy.
Shui Bing'er replied with a smile, "Everything is going well.
Since you left, Feng Xiaotian and the others have been diligently cultivating, making rapid progress. Especially Feng Xiaotian, who has become very brave and is now capable of standing on his own."
Hearing this, Shui Wuya nodded with pleasure and then asked, "What about the Fire God lineage? How are Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang doing?"
Shui Bing'er replied, somewhat surprised, "Both Huo Wu and her brother Huo Wushuang have inherited the Fire God's Nine Trials. I thought Huo Wu, with her greater talent, would ascend to godhood faster, but unexpectedly, Huo Wushuang has already completed the sixth trial, while Huo Wu has just barely passed the fifth trial."
"Perhaps it's due to Huo Wu's temperament, which may not be as suitable as Huo Wushuang's."
Shui Wuya said calmly, not feeling particularly surprised.
The Fire God statue enshrined in the Hall of Gods was Huo Wushuang's, indicating that Huo Wu had not succeeded in becoming a deity.
Feeling a pang of emptiness, Shui Bing'er said to Shui Wuya, "Wuya, I miss you so much."
Shui Wuya , hearing her words, felt a deep sense of longing and guilt.
He knew his choice had caused great sacrifice for Bing'er, but he also understood how strong she was.
"Bing'er, you must hold on. I will come to find you soon."
Shui Wuya comforted her.
Shui Bing'er made an effort to cheer herself up and responded, "Don't worry, Wuya . I won't dwell on my misfortune.
I'm waiting for you."
Shui Wuya nodded, "Alright."
With that, their conversation ended.
Shui Bing'er gazed into the distance, her eyes filled with longing.
In truth, the affairs on Ice God Island were not of great concern to Shui Bing'er.
Her delay in ascending was simply because she did not want to leave Shui Wuya too soon.
Although she couldn't see Shui Wuya in person, being able to hear his voice was enough for now.
In the Shui family courtyard,
Shui Yuanchen sighed as he faced the chessboard and said, "Master, I lost.
You are truly remarkable. I just can't match your skill."
Shui Wuya smiled and replied, "You've made great progress recently."
Hearing the praise, Shui Yuanchen's face lit up with happiness.
Shui Wuya then asked, "How is the Shui family doing these days?"
Shui Yuanchen responded with a smile, "Rest assured, Master, everything is going very well.
The Shui family is flourishing."
"And the other families?" Shui Wuya inquired further.
Shui Yuanchen's smile widened, "Since the Gods' Conference, other families have shown even greater respect towards the Shui family. They treat our ordinary disciples with utmost reverence."
Upon hearing this, Shui Wuya felt a pang of boredom and frustration.
"Well, that's even more boring. There's nothing to do."
He thought to himself, feeling a sense of ennui. He had been so busy before but now found himself at a loss.
"Looks like being invincible can also be lonely."
Suddenly, Shui Yuanchen seemed to remember something and said to Shui Wuya , "By the way, Master, if we're talking about events, those hereditary forces have been quite active lately."
Shui Wuya immediately became interested and asked, "What kind of activity?"
Shui Yuanchen responded with a smile, "Ever since you took in the daughter of the Lei family's head, Yu Qingluan, as your maid, I've heard that those hereditary forces have gone wild.
They are now holding a beauty pageant to select elegant and beautiful women.
It seems the threshold of our Shui family is about to be trampled on."
Shui Wuya was momentarily stunned. So that's the kind of activity they're involved in.
He couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated.
"Do these hereditary forces have to fawn over me like this? Can't they be a bit rebellious?
It's too easy to deal with."
Shui Wuya then suggested, "Come on, let's play another game."
However, Shui Yuanchen looked troubled.
The Master was rarely free, but as the person managing the Shui family's affairs on his behalf, Shui Yuanchen had countless duties and could hardly afford to spend more time on leisure.
He respectfully said, "No, Master. Let's play tomorrow. I have some important matters to attend to today, so I must leave you for now."
Shui Wuya sighed, "Being busy can be good."
He waved his hand, "Alright, you can go."
Shui Yuanchen stood up and respectfully withdrew.
(End of Chapter)