Chapter 201: The Snow Emperor Palace
Mu En ignited his soul, transforming his last ounce of strength into a cage that trapped Xuanzi. The golden cage firmly held him in place, including the dark energy that was leaking into the air, which Mu En completely purified with his light power.
Golden Tree: "TM, what a disgraceful descendant!" What? Wasn't Mu En always a loyal follower of Shrek? Well, then do whatever you like.
Xuanzi looked at the cage trapping him with an ugly expression on his face as his Gluttonous Bull soul instantly took over. Yellow, double purple, four black, double red. Nine soul rings rose beneath him, the aura of an extreme Douluo bursting forth. He punched the cage, but it remained unshaken under his attack. After all, Mu En was once an extreme Douluo. Even as just a soul, he could still exert unimaginable great power.
"Damn it! Even in death, you can't rest in peace!" Xuanzi retracted the nine soul rings enhanced by the Golden Tree's source, his face revealing a cold smirk. Yes, Mu En had indeed trapped him, but how long could this cage last? Six months? A year? At most a year, the power maintaining this cage would be completely exhausted. During this time, Xuanzi could also use his power to erode the strength of the cage, causing it to dissipate prematurely.
Mu En's last resort seemed so powerless in front of today's Xuanzi. "When I emerge again, it will be the end for Shrek!" "All of Shrek's legacy will become nourishment for my strength! Hahahaha..." His crazed, eerie laughter echoed long in the chamber. But no one knew what was happening here...
Far in the northern lands, Du Qianjue, who had, years ago on a whim, set a trap for Xuanzi with Du Busi, had no idea that it would cause such turmoil. Xuanzi's transformation into evil, although anticipated by Du Qianjue, was unexpected under Mu En's watch.
But he hadn't anticipated the Golden Tree's actions! Under Mu En's forced confinement and the Golden Tree's desperate gamble, Xuanzi's transformation seemed inevitable. After all, the Gluttonous lineage is known for its devouring nature, and Xuanzi's mouth could swallow anything.
Du Qianjue would not learn of this for a long time. At the moment, he and Xue Linlong had returned to the core of the northern territories. When he eventually leaves the northern lands and hears that Shrek City has turned into ruins, it's hard to imagine how spectacular Du Qianjue expression would be.
" Xue Linlong, doesn't this residence seem a bit unfit for your status?" Du Qianjue stood in front of the ice cave where Xue Linlong lived, examining the unremarkable mound. Although the interior of the ice cave was extraordinary, it looked too ordinary from the outside.
"It doesn't quite match the identity of the Empress of Ice and Snow."
"We soul beasts don't have the same emotions of enjoyment as humans. We have lived like this for hundreds of thousands of years. If you don't like it, feel free to change it," Xue Linlong laughed softly, her tone somewhat casual.
"Let's not change it then. Building a new one would be better. After all, this has been your home for hundreds of thousands of years; I can't bear to change it just like that," Du Qianjue shook his head.
"As you decide," Xue Linlong's smile grew softer.
Du Qianjue nodded, closed his eyes, and the Eye of Life at his brow slowly opened. His tremendous spiritual power spread out in all directions. The spirit detection skills that Tianmeng Iceworm taught Huo Yuhao weren't really magical; Tianmeng Iceworm understood them, and so did the Sea God Princess and the Tyrant Overlord. They're just simple applications of spiritual power, which Du Qianjue had learned on the way back from the Ice Sea after consulting with teacher.
And he quickly mastered this ability.
With his substantial spiritual power, he constructed a massive imperial palace on the plains next to Xue Linlong's residence. Unlike most of the western-style castles on Douluo Continent, the palace built by Du Qianjue with his spiritual power resembled the ancient Forbidden City.
What is an emperor? High above, overseeing the world! A palace might not be needed for residence, but it must exist!
"The Eternal Frozen Realm!" Du Qianjue, like a sovereign, commanded this icy domain. All the ice and snow cheered for their ruler, celebrating their lord's command. The two great soul cores inside him whirled madly, the attribute soul core turning a translucent ice-blue, aiding Du Qianjue in controlling the endless ice elements of this world.
"Solidify!" The king of ice and snow issued his command. Under the guidance of formidable spiritual power at a material and substantial level, all the snowflakes seemed to find their destiny, bringing Du Qianjue spiritually constructed grand imperial palace into reality.
On the grand entrance of the palace hung a plaque formed entirely of ice elements.
It read: —The Snow Emperor Palace!
The grand and majestic Snow Emperor Palace, under Du Qianjue's powerful cultivation, rose from the ground in an instant. Architectural marvels that ancient China needed exhaustive manpower and resources to build could be shockingly erected in this world in a very short time with absolute power.
Looking at the Snow Emperor Palace before him, Du Qianjue nodded in satisfaction and withdrew the Eternal Frozen Realm. The strong fluctuations of his soul power and spiritual power gradually subsided.
" Xue Linlong, leave your spiritual mark on the plaque. Anyone who wants to enter the Snow Emperor Palace must face the majesty of the Snow Emperor, right?" Du Qianjue smiled at Xue Linlong.
"Alright." Xue Linlong smiled and extended her hand towards the plaque inscribed with 'Snow Emperor Palace.' The dignity of the Ice and Snow Empress was imprinted on the plaque through her spiritual intention.
Xue Linlong was happy. Not just because Du Qianjue gifted her the Snow Emperor Palace—such things were nice to have but not necessary for her. She was simply willing to go along with Du Qianjue's ideas.
What truly made her happy was Du Qianjue's strength, his control over the ice elements, and his ability to use spiritual power. Du Qianjue's increase in strength was the main reason for her happiness.
It was wonderful to see Du Qianjue grow so much. After establishing the Snow Emperor Palace, Xue Linlong and Du Qianjue moved in, decorating the newly emerged palace according to their tastes, adding various decorations and furnishings.
It was just... a bit too quiet. It was difficult for a soul beast like the Ice and Snow Female to be born in this world; otherwise, Du Qianjue would have wanted to help Xue Linlong expand her race.
Perhaps, it would be until Du Qianjue ascended to godhood that he could change the rules of Douluo Continent, allowing Ice and Snow Females to be born in large numbers.
The next plan was to learn more advanced uses of spiritual power with Teacher.
(End of Chapter 201)