Chapter 19 Life Hangs by a Thread! The Snow Empress's Choice!
The pig farmer and Shui Bing'er entered the main hall surrounded by the crowd.
The pig farmer looked up and saw that there was only one main seat in the hall. He frowned slightly.
He then pointed to the side and said with dissatisfaction:
"This water fairy is my colleague in Heaven. The immortal opportunities you desire were obtained by me asking her for them!"
Feng Qingzi and the elders were all taken aback.
Seeing that Shui Bing'er's cultivation level was not high, they assumed she was just a junior follower of the pig farmer.
Who would have thought that she was also a celestial being from the Heavenly Court?
"My apologies! My utmost apologies!"
Feng Qingzi quickly bowed and apologized.
He then instructed his disciples to quickly add more seats.
Soon, a seat befitting Shui Bing'er's status was arranged next to the pig farmer.
"Forgive me, fairy, it was my poor eyesight!"
Then, Feng Qingzi bowed deeply to Shui Bing'er once again.
"No need for such formalities, Sect Leader!"
Upon hearing this, Shui Bing'er's gaze flickered, recalling the pig farmer's earlier instructions. She simply nodded slightly, her voice cool and clear:
"Although the Heavenly Court values rank, it also considers fate!"
"Since we're here today, it must be fate!"
Her tone was neither humble nor arrogant.
The subtle warning in his words made Feng Qingzi and the others tense up, and their attitude became even more respectful.
The banquet is about to begin.
The wine is fragrant, and the fruit is glistening.
The delicacies made from rare birds and animals are dazzling.
"It is truly an honor for our humble sect to have two esteemed immortals grace us with their presence."
"What specific aspects will be considered when selecting disciples to accompany you?"
"If there is anything that needs our help, I, along with the elders and capable disciples of the sect, are willing to do our utmost."
Feng Qingzi picked up her wine glass, carefully considered her words, and spoke with a hint of self-recommendation in her tone.
"Indeed! I have a rudimentary understanding of the cultivation of spiritual plants and the basic principles of elixirs,"
An elder with a ruddy complexion immediately chimed in.
"I have some experience in weapon crafting, perhaps I can..."
"Old man..."
The other elders echoed this sentiment, revealing their own strengths, either openly or covertly.
There was once a Supreme Elder in the Immortal Crossing Sect who was a sworn brother of the Pig Herder.
Before his death, the elder entrusted the pig farmer with the care of his sect.
That's why we're here today!
As for the specific candidates
The pig farmer wasn't really concerned.
He raised his chin and pointed at Shui Bing'er:
"Since people are working for her, let her decide!"
Shui Bing'er pondered for a moment, then looked up and asked:
How does your sect usually assess its disciples?
Feng Qingzi quickly replied:
"Cultivation, background, temperament, and fortune are all considered."
Shui Bing'er pondered for a moment.
She didn't like having men around her, but considering that what she would be doing in the future was ultimately slaughtering pigs,
It must be someone who can endure hardship and has a stable temperament.
Furthermore, their talent cannot be too poor, lest it tarnish the reputation of the Heavenly Court.
"Let's choose the female cultivator,"
She began to speak.
"You need to be talented, willing to work hard, and have a down-to-earth personality!"
After listening, Feng Qingzi and the elders
Although they still had smiles on their faces, a hint of disappointment flashed across their eyes.
There's no more for them!
soon,
Ten female disciples with excellent cultivation and aptitude were brought to the front of the hall.
Shui Bing'er's gaze swept over,
I chose three of them who looked pleasing to the eye.
The remaining seven people were filled with envy and could only reluctantly leave.
The three chosen female cultivators could not hide their excitement.
Standing with head bowed,
They had no idea what kind of "fate" awaited them!
"You have been given this opportunity, so you must cherish it, serve it diligently, and not fail the expectations of the immortals and the cultivation of the sect!"
Feng Qingzi led a group of elders forward to offer their congratulations.
He then politely gave the three of them some instructions.
The pig farmer and Shui Bing'er stayed at the Immortal Crossing Gate for two days and received a warm welcome.
On the day of his departure, the entire clan gathered to see him off!
The two were about to board the cloud boat and leave.
Suddenly, a female cultivator beside him, who was responsible for scattering flowers, knelt down abruptly.
Raise both hands high.
Holding a piece of crystal-clear, snow-like, warm and smooth jade-like object, her voice was clear, cold, and firm:
"Disciple, having long admired the fairy's grace, wishes to offer this item to the fairy, asking only to... stay by her side!"
Shui Bing'er was taken aback by this sudden action.
The pig farmer raised an eyebrow, looking on with amusement.
Feng Qingzi and the elders were immediately enraged!
How could a lowly servant like you be expected to do something like currying favor with the immortals?
"presumptuous!"
An elder raised his palm to strike, the wind from which was so fierce that he intended to kill the impudent disciple on the spot.
"Wait!"
Shui Bing'er suddenly spoke up to stop her.
She took two steps down.
I looked at the woman kneeling upright with a cold expression.
"May I have your name?"
"Snow Emperor!"
Before the Douluo Continent screen, countless viewers were deeply shaken!
"The ruler of the far north, the Snow Empress who can freeze thousands of miles with a wave of her hand... how could she kneel so humbly before a human Soul Master?"
The impact of this scene was far stronger than any words could express.
If we go back half a month,
Shui Bing'er probably doesn't even deserve a glance from her.
...
Deep in the far north,
The wind and snow howled, and the mournful cries of the spirit beasts rose and fell.
It was filled with resentment and sorrow!
"Xue'er... how could things have come to this..."
Hyotei closed his eyes, unable to contain his sorrow.
She knew better than anyone else,
The Snow Emperor is such a proud being at heart!
Now they grovel before a human they would never have given a second glance to in the past!
That takes so much courage!
How much determination does that require?
"Ugh! I hate it! Why weren't they sent me there too?!"
A mournful wail drowned out the wind and snow.
"At least...at least there's someone to talk to..."
Bottom of the Lake of Life.
Beast God Emperor Tian stared intently at the kneeling figure in the sky, feeling a surge of anger and a profound sense of powerlessness.
No matter what Xue Di says,
He was also a top expert among the soul beasts, yet now he was kneeling at the feet of a human.
Where is the dignity of the Soul Beast race?!
But reality is just that cold!
Powerless!
"Our soul beast race has always revered strength. You don't need to be too emotional. Times have changed!"
Gu Yuena's voice rang out from the side, her silver eyes reflecting the light and shadow of the sky.
"Perhaps in the future, I will also make decisions that I cannot control!"
"But for the future of my people, even if it means bowing and scraping, I will do it without hesitation!"
Di Tian suddenly looked up: "My lord!"
"As the Dragon God's guardian, I am also the sharpest spear in my clan,"
He spoke in a deep voice, each word seemingly bursting from between his teeth.
"We will never stand by and watch our lord suffer such humiliation!"
"The goose too!"
"Though geese are not good at fighting... they will always stay by the Lord's side!"
Brigitte took a step forward, her voice gentle yet firm.
"Me too!"
Both Xiong Jun and Wan Yao Wang bowed simultaneously, their hearts surging with passion.
They followed Gu Yuena
Not only because of her strength,
It was also because of her courage and magnanimity in being willing to shoulder all the burdens for her people.
...
Outside the Ferry Gate.
Shui Bing'er lowered her eyes and looked at the crystal-clear jade in Xue Di's hand, which resembled an infant's arm.
"A soul bone from ten thousand years ago..."
Shui Bing'er was shaken.
This was once a priceless treasure she could only dream of, but now it was being presented to her on her knees.
Shui Bing'er sized up the white-clad woman kneeling before her.
She did not know the other party's true identity.
But the Heavenly Curtain would always announce who would receive the opportunity, thus inspiring everyone.
The name "Snow Emperor"
She had, of course, heard of it.
She just didn't expect that the other party could produce a 100,000-year-old soul bone.
It seems her identity in the Douluo World is extraordinary!
Xue Di kept her head down the whole time.
She wanted to say something, to explain or to plead.
But in the end, only burning shame and silence silenced all voices.
These days, she has been struggling internally.
I finally convinced myself.
Accept reality and strive to climb back to the top!
But at that moment,
However, they learned that the immortal sect was about to send out a trial mission.
The survival rate is extremely low!
This expansion of recruitment by the immortal sects
The purpose was to prevent Xianyuan from being eliminated.
The quota has been set, and the immortal sects will not keep idle people!
That task... was not something an ordinary disciple could accomplish, let alone someone who had just entered the immortal sect and whose cultivation was insufficient.
Having no other options,
She then took the risk and knelt down to offer her soul and bones.
I only hope to gain a little pity in return.
Even if it means becoming a slave or servant, as long as I can enter the Heavenly Court and become stronger!
She still has hope!
"Yes, get up and come with me!"
Shui Bing'er's voice rang out, now with a touch more gentleness.
She could tell that the other person was embarrassed.
They accepted each other because they came from the same world.
She also longed to have someone to talk to in this foreign land!