Chapter 27: Xue Linglong's Departure
Du Qianjue felt somewhat helpless.
Originally, his plan, at most, was to intercept Tianmeng's ambition and turn Xue Linglong (Snow Emperor) into his martial soul. After all, the single martial soul of Xue Linglong was much stronger than Bing Di (Ice Emperor), and with Tianmeng's assistance, there was no need to worry about Xue Linglong 's death.
He had always had a good impression of Xue Linglong, whether it was when reading in his past life or after coming to this world. Otherwise, he wouldn't have wanted to elope with Xue Linglong.
But things always developed beyond his expectations.
If he hadn't tried to intercept Tianmeng, he wouldn't have gained the soulless martial soul brought by Tianmeng, and Electrolux wouldn't have joined him.
Without these two combined, there wouldn't be the current Du Qianjue.
Perhaps his talent would still dominate the continent, crushing younger generations, and eventually becoming invincible.
But reaching godhood would likely take a lot more time and might not even succeed.
Because he might not necessarily become another Yun Ming.
If he had obtained Xue Linglong or Bing Di as his martial soul, his so-called elemental strong attack flow would be a joke. The second martial soul's attribute would have reached the extreme of ice, making it impossible for other elements to catch up with the ice element boosted by an entire extreme martial soul.
Even now, his ice element was already too overpowered, with other elements still absent. The ice element had almost reached the peak of the continent.
With all his enhancements, only Xue Linglong could suppress him in the realm of ice elements.
Unless Du Qianjue could now defeat Di Tian and absorb his soul ring and bone, only then could the dark attribute possibly match the ice attribute.
Or he could directly take down the Silver Dragon King, who was preparing to sacrifice herself, and absorb her creative divinity, instantly mastering attribute control.
But could this be achieved?
Did he still need to follow the path of elemental strong attack with full attribute control?
Thinking about his future path, Du Qianjue, who had just started his meditation, plunged into deep contemplation.
The four people absorbing the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence noticed and tried to move quietly to avoid disturbing Du Qianjue.
They knew that a deep meditative state was rare. Given Du Qianjue's indifference to the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence, this deep meditation might be more valuable to him.
"Xue'er, have you ever seen a human with talent comparable to Qianjue?" Bing Di transmitted to Xue Linglong.
Xue Linglong rolled her eyes and shook her head decisively.
"Are you kidding? If there were humans with such talent, how come in thousands of years only a handful from ten thousand years ago became gods?"
Tianmeng Iceworm joined their encrypted conversation and pulled in Ice Bear King Xiaobai.
"Hmph, Bing Bing, trust my judgment! Qianjue's talent is unprecedented! Following Qianjue, even lying down can lead to godhood!" Tianmeng Iceworm said proudly.
Xiaobai nodded in agreement.
After all, he was lying in the spiritual sea and could still enjoy the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence.
"Don't call me Bing Bing!" Bing Di glared at Tianmeng Iceworm.
"But, Tianmeng, though you're useless, your judgment is spot on."
Bing Di's tone was somewhat melancholy.
"I've lived for nearly four hundred thousand years and never encountered the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence. The one time I did, you snatched it away. But with Qianjue, it seems he just needs to want it, and he knows where to find it. It's unbelievable."
"Bing Bing, don't overthink. If you missed it, you just lacked the fortune. We're lucky to be on Qianjue's boat now, right?" Tianmeng Iceworm's tone was carefree.
He had always been carefree, only caring about Bing Di.
Bing Di remained silent but then smiled.
"Right, maybe I really lacked that fortune. Meeting him, I owe it to Qianjue," Bing Di sighed softly. "Thank you, Tianmeng."
Tianmeng Iceworm smiled.
Xue Linglong listened quietly to their conversation while absorbing a large amount of Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence. Each piece shattered into icy shards under her extraction.
Not joining the banter between Bing Di and Tianmeng, she quietly listened and reflected.
She was genuinely moved. The Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence before her was the best proof.
She could be certain that Du Qianjue had never been here before, yet how did he know there was Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence here?
Intuition? Divine guidance?
Or some other reason?
And not long ago in the Extreme North, those ancient secrets he casually mentioned—he spoke as if recounting a story. Even mentioning the Silver Dragon King, he showed no fear but rather indifference.
What was he thinking?
Xue Linglong couldn't figure it out and didn't intend to. Everyone has their secrets. She only needed to know that Du Qianjue was good to her and wouldn't harm her.
She should give him enough trust.
Looking back at Du Qianjue, who was sitting cross-legged, Xue Linglong smiled.
Meeting you is wonderful!
Time passed slowly.
A month went by unnoticed.
Bing Di, Tianmeng, and Xiaobai had long finished absorbing the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence and returned to Du Qianjue's spiritual sea. The Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Cave only had Du Qianjue, still in deep meditation, and Xue Linglong, repairing her soul core with the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence.
Thanks to the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence, her previously irreparable soul core cracks were almost fully repaired.
Along with the vast pure ice attribute world energy in her body, Xue Linglong even struggled to suppress her impending tribulation.
And she had only absorbed twenty-seven pieces of the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence, with eight pieces remaining in the cave.
"I'll wait a bit longer, see if Qianjue wakes up," Xue Linglong said worriedly, glancing at Du Qianjue.
Half a month later, Xue Linglong sighed, creating an ice tablet with a wave of her hand, inscribing it with her delicate fingers.
"Qianjue, I have to return to the Extreme North. My tribulation is imminent and can't be triggered here. If you wake up, return to your sect. I'll find you after my tribulation."
"Xue'er."
Standing up, Xue Linglong waved her hand, mysterious runes forming in the air, creating beautiful ice flowers attached to the base of the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence.
This was the sealing method Du Qianjue had mentioned, allowing the energy of the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence to be fully preserved in the ice flowers.
Soon, eight ice flowers formed around the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence. She raised her left hand, and the flowers adhered to her bracelet, which originally had only a snow lotus.
Eight ice flowers made from the Ten-Thousand-Year Xuan Ice Essence now surrounded the ten-thousand-year-old celestial snow lotus!
This was probably the most luxurious and valuable accessory on the entire Douluo Continent!
(End of Chapter)
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