Chapter 106: Beating Huo Yuhao, Standing Against the Sky Azure Bull Python

The Ice Emperor hesitated, realizing that if she missed this opportunity, there might be no second chance.

"Wait a moment!"

Qian Ran and Qian Renxue arrived just in time, surprised to see Huo Yuhao and Niu Tian.

What the heck!

How is Huo Yuhao still alive?

Not only was he alive, but he seemed to be doing well and even knew to come to the Extreme North for the Ice Emperor? This wasn't how the storyline was supposed to go at all.

Could this be the so-called luck of the protagonist?

Niu Tian and Huo Yuhao were equally stunned, not expecting anyone else to come to the Extreme North, let alone with the same goal.

Anyone who could reach this place would have to be powerful.

Both Niu Tian and Huo Yuhao felt an ominous sensation.

"What? Is someone else trying to take the Ice Emperor from me?"

Huo Yuhao was furious. Just as Niu Tian was about to persuade the Ice Emperor, these two showed up. Damn it, was fate conspiring against him?

Qian Ran was intrigued, giving Huo Yuhao a thoughtful look. It seemed he had underestimated Huo Yuhao; despite losing the Skydream Iceworm, Huo Yuhao's luck had still led him to other opportunities.

"System, what's going on?" Qian Ran asked inwardly.

"Tang San used divine powers to give Huo Yuhao visions of his future, allowing him to know about the existence of the Ice Emperor and the Skydream Iceworm."

"Though your presence has disrupted Huo Yuhao's plans, some events are still inevitable, like the Ice Emperor's impending 400,000-year tribulation and the embryo of the Snow Empress. Huo Yuhao is trying to use these memories to increase his strength."

"So that's it. Then that frightening presence must be Niu Tian, the master of the Haotian Sect and the Azure Bull Python, whose strength is comparable to an Ultimate Douluo," Qian Ran mused, quickly piecing it all together.

"Is there any chance Tang San might descend to this world?" Qian Ran's main concern was Tang San; he didn't see Huo Yuhao as much of a threat.

"The system has sealed the Douluo Continent. Even if Tang San tries, he won't be able to descend for at least the next ten years."

Reassured by the system, Qian Ran relaxed.

"Seems like it's quite lively here."

"Qian Xue, Deputy Leader of the Holy Spirit Cult, greets the Ice Emperor," Qian Renxue said with a light laugh, casually giving herself a new name.

"Holy Spirit Cult? Are you evil soul masters?" Niu Tian's wariness toward Qian Renxue grew. The strength of the Holy Spirit Cult could rival the Haotian Sect, and their methods were formidable. But why would evil soul masters come here?

"Hmm."

The petite loli sitting on the frozen throne opened her big eyes in surprise at Qian Ran and Qian Renxue's arrival.

If one ignored her immense strength, she was the epitome of adorableness.

Of course, her icy expression didn't match her loli face and body, making her look far from cute.

"What's wrong? You have an issue with the Holy Spirit Cult?" Qian Renxue radiated an intense killing intent, gray energy pouring out from her, filled with deathly aura that made everyone's faces pale. Seeing that energy, Huo Yuhao felt a strange familiarity; wasn't this the same power as Elder Yi's?

Could Elder Yi have fallen into the hands of these evil soul masters?

That would mean the Holy Spirit Cult was even stronger than in his previous life.

Not that it mattered to him now. What upset him was the loss of Elder Yi as a trump card. In his memories, Elder Yi was one of his aces, essential for dealing with evil soul masters.

But now, this seemed impossible.

"First, they took Elder Yi, and now they want to take the Ice Emperor? Unforgivable. I remember Elder Yi and the Skydream Iceworm joining me in my past life—looks like they intercepted Skydream as well."

Huo Yuhao clenched his fists tightly.

The Ice Emperor was crucial to his rise. Losing Elder Yi was manageable, and he had found a 100,000-year-old spiritual soul beast as a substitute for Skydream. But he couldn't afford to lose the Ice Emperor; without her, his path to invincibility would be lost.

"Why don't you evil soul masters hide in the shadows instead of coming to the Extreme North?" Niu Tian sneered.

"If you're allowed here, why shouldn't we be? Like you, we're here for the Ice Emperor," Qian Renxue said calmly, sensing Niu Tian's powerful aura but showing no fear.

"Hmph." The Ice Emperor let out a cold huff, visibly annoyed.

Did everyone see her as an easy target just because her tribulation was approaching?

When had the Ice Emperor ever been so passive?

Despite her irritation, the Ice Emperor's eyes never left Qian Ran. His talent surprised her; he was far stronger than Huo Yuhao. Already a Soul Elder at such a young age, though being an evil soul master might make godhood more difficult. Even with his help, it would still be hard for an evil soul master.

"Ice Emperor, choose me. I'm the one most suited for you," Huo Yuhao finally burst out. With both Electrolux and the Skydream Iceworm taken from him, he was desperate. He couldn't bear the thought of losing the Ice Emperor too.

In his memories, the Ice Emperor had helped him overcome countless enemies, and he had developed deep feelings for her.

"You're not strong enough. You're just a Great Soul Master—wouldn't the Ice Emperor be wasting her potential on you?" Qian Ran laughed, dismissing Huo Yuhao. The Ice Emperor was as good as his.

"Who do you think you are?" Huo Yuhao was furious, abandoning any pretense of politeness.

He had already assumed that Qian Ran and Qian Renxue were the ones who had taken Electrolux and the Skydream Iceworm. Seeing his enemies only fueled his rage.

If not for the loss of his two major supports, and despite the Haotian Sect's resources, he could have been peerless among his generation. Now, this man, who had stolen his resources, dared to look down on him?

"I'm a level-three soul engineer, among the best on the continent," Huo Yuhao declared, hoping to assert himself. Once his cultivation increased, he could create level-five and level-six soul tools.

"A level-three soul engineer? So what?" Qian Ran scoffed, slapping Huo Yuhao across the face, breaking his nose and leaving blood streaming down his face.

"You… how dare you hit me?" Huo Yuhao quickly stopped the bleeding, feeling both furious and terrified. Even with his spiritual detection, he hadn't seen Qian Ran's movements.

So fast!

"How dare you!" Niu Tian growled, enraged at seeing Huo Yuhao slapped right in front of him. His aura surged, filling the space with the might of a powerful soul beast.

"And you have the nerve to talk? You're an embarrassment to all soul beasts, and yet you're still yapping," Qian Ran retorted dismissively, feeling no concern about Niu Tian with Qian Renxue beside him. He sneered, recalling how Niu Tian had sacrificed his life to make Tang San stronger, only to be left behind by him. Despite that, he still served Tang San with unwavering loyalty.

Tang San nearly wiped out your soul beast clan's ancestors, and you still lack any sense of shame.

(End of chapter)

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