Chapter 104: The Fated One: Snow Empress?
A moment later.
Spirit Kite Douluo slowly opened her eyes, within which two clusters of crimson-gold flames seemed to leap and burn.
She felt the incessantly surging Soul Power within her body, which was several times stronger than before.
And that Blazing Spirit Kite Martial Soul, which had completed a minor sublimation, made her uncontrollably excited.
She stood up and bowed deeply to Bibi Dong again, her voice choked with emotion: "Your subordinate, Ling Yuan, thanks the Supreme Pontiff Your Excellency for the grace of protection! This life, I shall certainly serve Your Excellency and Spirit Hall with all my might!"
"Rise."
Bibi Dong raised her hand slightly, her tone carrying a hint of approval.
"Stabilize your Realm and familiarize yourself with your power. Spirit Hall's future still requires much effort from you all."
"Yes!"
Spirit Kite Douluo replied firmly, stepped to the side, still unable to hide the excitement and agitation on her face.
Bibi Dong's gaze returned to the heavenly curtain, thoughts rapidly turning in her mind.
Ling Yuan's gains confirmed the terrifying efficacy of high-grade Immortal Herbs.
This also gave her a stronger anticipation for the top five Immortal Herbs yet to be announced, along with... a faint, almost imperceptible possessiveness.
"What kind of scene will the top five Immortal Herbs present?"
The moment this thought arose, even Bibi Dong's state of mind couldn't help but ripple.
The heavenly curtain seemed oblivious to the commotion and shock below.
After a brief pause, the golden light surged and gathered once more.
New ranking information began to condense.
"Rumble, rumble, rumble!"
A more profound and captivating aura began to permeate the heavens and the earth.
Everyone's heart rose to their throats.
The immortal herb ranking, the top five, was about to be revealed!
[immortal herb ranking, Fifth Place: Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass]
[Immortal Herb Appearance]: The plant is about a foot and a half tall, presenting a crystalline ice-blue color throughout, as if carved from ten thousand years of profound ice. It grows eight sharp, angular, thorn-like leaves, and each leaf is covered in perpetual frost.
[Efficacy]: Contains the Origin of Ultimate Ice attribute, which can greatly enhance the Soul Power and Spiritual Power of Ice attribute Soul Masters and Soul Beasts, and has a certain chance of granting the user the embryonic form of an absolute control Domain over Ice elements.
[Harvesting/Consumption]: Must be harvested using pure Yang Soul Power or special jade artifacts to isolate the coldness. Directly swallow the flower stamen, guiding its icy medicinal power to merge into the Meridians and Martial Soul. Warning: Non-Ice attribute Soul Masters or those with special Physiques who consume it rashly will instantly turn into ice sculptures.
[Fated One]: Snow Empress (Far North).
"Fifth place! Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass! Ultimate Ice!"
"It ranks alongside the blazing apricot delicate flower!"
"The Fated One... Snow Empress?"
"The Snow Empress of the Far North? That Ferocious beast King with 700,000 years of cultivation?!"
The entire Douluo Continent, whether human Soul Masters or Soul Beasts, upon seeing the information for the fifth place, all fell into massive shock and uproar!
The immortal herb ranking actually included Soul Beasts in the category of "Fated Ones"!
Moreover, it was directly the overlord of the Extreme North Land.
The Snow Empress, whose strength was comparable to human Rank 98, or even Rank 99 Limit Douluo!
Far North, Core Circle.
Amidst the endless ice and snow storms, a beautiful and aloof figure stood quietly.
She wore pure white palace attire, her countenance cold and peerless, as if she embodied all the spiritual beauty of ice and snow in the world.
It was precisely the Lord of the Extreme North, the Ice Sky Snow Maiden—the Snow Empress.
When she saw her name appear on the heavenly curtain, a clear trace of surprise flashed across her azure eyes, which seemed to contain ten thousand years of profound ice.
As an Ice Spirit nurtured by heaven and earth, her perception of the Ice attribute was unmatched.
Naturally, she could feel the power of the Ultimate Ice attribute Origin contained within the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, which was of the same Origin as her own, yet purer and more ancient.
"Snow Empress, congratulations."
Beside her, a figure as massive as a mountain, the Titan Snow Demon King, radiating a heavy, icy aura, spoke in a deep, booming voice.
His tone carried genuine awe and a hint of envy.
Ice Empress's emerald-like scorpion tail gently swayed, and a clear, cold voice rang out.
"The Ice Soul Origin contained in this Immortal Herb is extremely pure, even carrying a trace of the Dragon Clan King's aura. For an Ice attribute Soul Beast, it is indeed a rare Opportunity."
"It seems these sky curtain rules do not only favor humans."
The Snow Empress nodded slightly, her clear, cold voice like an ice spring striking jade: "This item is compatible with my aura, truly a fated acquisition."
She looked up at the sky, and an ice-blue stream of light had already broken through layers of wind and snow, precisely floating before her.
The Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass radiated a heart-stopping chill.
Even the raging blizzard around it seemed to freeze.
The Snow Empress extended her slender jade hand. The extreme coldness felt as warm as a spring breeze to her.
She gently grasped the Immortal Herb, feeling the surging Ice attribute energy within, and a look of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.
She did not consume it immediately, but carefully put it away.
Big Dipper Academy.
Lu Xiao looked at the heavenly curtain, his eyebrows slightly raised, and a flash of understanding and deeper curiosity crossed his eyes.
"Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, fifth; blazing apricot delicate flower, sixth..." he muttered softly to himself.
"In the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, besides the 'Yearning Heartbroken Red' which requires true love and sincerity to pick, these two are already top-tier when discussing the purity and power of the Ice and Fire Origins."
"They only rank fifth and sixth?"
His finger gently tapped the table, and his gaze became profound.
"It seems I was limited in my thinking. The Douluo Continent is vast and boundless. Besides the known Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the Lake of Life in the core of the Star Dou Great Forest, the sea area where the Deep Sea Demon Whale King resides, and even the Legacy grounds of those Divinities... it's not impossible that even more miraculous and powerful Heaven and Earth Treasures have been nurtured."
"The top three, or even top four, Immortal Herbs likely have Origins beyond imagination, and their efficacy is even more Heaven-Defying."
Lu Xiao's curiosity was completely piqued.
He originally thought that most of the immortal herb ranking would come from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Now it seems the scope covered by the heavenly curtain is far wider than he knew.
Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Palace.
When Bibi Dong saw the words "Snow Empress," her delicate brows instantly furrowed.
The wicked aura surrounding her, which had just slightly calmed down due to absorbing the Hell Exquisite Flower, fluctuated again.
"Snow Empress... that Ferocious beast from the Far North!"
Her voice carried a hint of cold dread.
"Soul Beasts can also obtain Immortal Herbs... and it's her!"
Ghost Douluo Gui Mei's figure solidified in the shadows and he said in a deep voice.
"Supreme Pontiff Your Excellency, the Snow Empress's strength is unfathomable. Now that she has obtained this supreme Ice-type treasure, I fear... she will be even harder to keep in check in the future."
Yue Guan also wore a solemn expression: "The Soul Beast faction is already powerful. The Star Dou Great Forest has Ditian, the deep sea has the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and the Extreme North has the Snow Empress and Ice Empress."
"Now that the Snow Empress has gained this Opportunity, her strength is bound to increase further. This is definitely not good news for our human Spirit Master's world."
Bibi Dong's eyes flashed with cold light: "No matter. Although Soul Beasts are strong, they fight individually and are difficult to truly unite. Once my strength is stabilized, there will naturally be no need to worry."
"Right now, what needs more attention is the ownership of the remaining Immortal Herbs!"
Her gaze returned to the heavenly curtain, focusing on the top four.
Especially the unknown top three, which were the targets she truly cared about.
Inside the Hall of Worship.
Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes, and the name "Snow Empress" on the heavenly curtain was reflected in his golden pupils.
He sighed softly: "Troubled times. With Soul Beasts gaining this Opportunity, the structure of the Continent may undergo changes."
The several Protectors behind him, including the newly promoted Rank 99 Gold Crocodile Douluo, all looked extremely serious.
A Snow Empress whose strength might increase again was enough to make any human Peak powerhouse feel pressure.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Star Luo Empire, the Heaven Dou Empire... all top human powers now felt a shadow cast over their hearts.
It was unimaginable in the past for powerful Soul Beasts to obtain Immortal Herbs.
The rules of the heavenly curtain seemed to be breaking a certain balance.
Just as the various forces on the Continent were experiencing fluctuating thoughts, the heavenly curtain flashed with golden light again, and the information for the fourth place rapidly condensed!
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