vncnus Chapter 172 A Thousand Beasts See Him Off!
Chapter 172 A Thousand Beasts See Him Off!
Chapter 172 A Thousand Beasts See Them Off! (End of the Journey to the Far North)
In the core area of the far north, all the soul beasts were deeply confused and uneasy.
They couldn't understand why their leader would suddenly make the decision to leave.
The Snow Emperor has already broken through the 70-square-year Heavenly Barrier and has another 10 square-years to go, so why does he still need to leave?
In an instant, this cold land was filled with the mournful roars of countless soul beasts, as if even the wind and snow trembled.
Some of the spirit beasts stared at Huo Yuhao with ill intent, their hearts filled with suspicion and dissatisfaction.
In their view, Xue Di's sudden departure was likely inextricably linked to Huo Yuhao.
Standing beside Xue Di, Huo Yuhao naturally sensed the restlessness of the soul beasts below. He could feel the suspicion and hostility in their eyes.
Sitting next to the Snow Empress, the Titan Snow Demon King looked down at the soul beasts that were about to go out of control and immediately stood up from the ground, letting out a terrifying roar that shook the hearts of the people.
The roar echoed like thunder across the far north, the terrifying sound waves mixed with rampant soul power spreading towards the horde of soul beasts below.
With just a single shout, all the soul beasts below were terrified, silencing them completely. The Titan Snow Demon King's majesty and power instilled an irresistible sense of oppression in all the soul beasts.
However, although the Titan Snow Demon King suppressed the commotion below, he could not quell the restlessness in the hearts of the soul beasts.
Their hearts were filled with doubt and unease, because the Snow Emperor had ruled the far north for far too long, so long that in the hearts of all the soul beasts, the Snow Emperor was the only god of their far north.
Now, the Snow Emperor is leaving. Their god is leaving. Without their god, is the far north still the same far north?
Soul beasts need faith, they need a spiritual pillar, and the Snow Empress is the faith of the soul beasts in the far north.
Her existence was not merely a symbol of immense power, but also a source of reliance for all the spirit beasts. Her departure left the spirit beasts of the far north feeling unprecedented confusion and panic.
They didn't know what the future held, nor what fate awaited the far north without the Snow Emperor.
After ensuring that the surrounding spirit beasts had completely quieted down, Titan Snow Demon King slowly sat down again next to Snow Empress.
Nevertheless, his slightly trembling hands revealed that his inner world was not as calm as it appeared.
Titan Snow Demon King's heart was filled with complex emotions, after all, apart from Ice Emperor and Little White, he had spent the most time with Snow Emperor.
Over the years, Snow Empress had cared for and looked after Titan Snow Demon King just as she had cared for Little White and Ice Empress, which made him develop deep feelings for Snow Empress.
Therefore, Titan Snow Demon King expressed his love to Snow Empress. Although the attempt ended with all his bones being broken, his feelings remained unchanged.
Therefore, when he heard the news that the Snow Empress was about to leave, the Titan Snow Demon King was filled with sorrow; he was the one who was most heartbroken.
The Snow Empress's voice remained calm, yet it revealed a firm resolve: "Everyone, this time, I must leave. Although my cultivation has reached seven hundred thousand years, the curse that prevents soul beasts from becoming gods still exists."
"This time, I'm going to join forces with like-minded individuals to attempt the legendary godhood, breaking the rule that soul beasts cannot become gods, and allowing them to achieve godhood through their own efforts. This time, I will not fail. I also hope that you can cultivate diligently, so that one day we can meet in the realm of gods."
The Snow Empress's words were like a clear stream, stirring the hearts of every soul beast. They were once again abuzz with excitement, each soul beast filled with passion, their hearts overflowing with reverence and worship for the Snow Empress.
They kept chanting, "Long live the Snow Emperor! Long live our Emperor!"
Hope shone in the eyes of every soul beast. They believed that as long as the Snow Empress succeeded, they too would one day break the curse and realize their dream of becoming gods.
For a moment, the soul beast suppressed its sadness amidst its excitement.
The Snow Empress slowly raised her hand, her gentle gaze sweeping over each of the spirit beasts present. Her voice was exceptionally clear in the cold wind: "Everyone, the future of the Far North belongs to you. I hope that even after I leave, the Far North will continue to flourish."
The Snow Empress's gaze slowly swept over the horde of soul beasts below, and she continued, "I hereby declare that, from this day forward, Titan Snow Demon King will officially become the next emperor of the Far North. I will remain in the Far North for a few years to assist Atai in managing it. At most, I will leave the Far North in three years."
Upon hearing this news, not only the spirit beasts present, but even Titan Snow Demon King himself was somewhat surprised and confused.
In the hearts of all the spirit beasts, the only rulers of the entire far north besides the Snow Empress are the Ice Empress. The two Ice and Snow Empresses will forever be the kings of the far north, and the Titan Snow Demon King will always be ranked after the Ice Empress in everyone's hearts.
At this moment, the soul beasts' hearts began to stir. Could it be that not only the Snow Empress, but also the Ice Empress was going to leave?
Originally, the soul beasts of the far north had already begun to feel sorrow and unease when they heard the news that the Snow Empress was about to leave. But when they thought that the Ice Empress might also leave, their hearts were filled not only with sorrow, but with fear.
It is precisely because of the presence of these two terrifying and powerful emperors, the Ice and Snow Emperors, that the far north has been able to remain calm and maintain a delicate balance for hundreds of thousands of years.
If the two Ice and Snow Emperors both leave, can the Far North maintain its peace and order? Will the Far North still be the same Far North?
The Snow Emperor floated in mid-air, gazing intently down at the far north below. He could clearly sense the unusually heavy atmosphere there.
She spoke slowly, her voice echoing in the cold wind: "Everyone, this time, the Ice Emperor will indeed leave with me. The Titan Snow Demon King will take my place and become the guardian of the far north, and the Titan Snow Demon King is also the best successor."
"Firstly, the Titan Snow Demon clan has been known for its strength since ancient times, especially the Titan Snow Demon King, who has 300,000 years of profound cultivation. With them guarding the far north, I firmly believe that this is enough to guarantee the peace and stability of this land."
The Snow Emperor's gaze, sharp as a cold star, slowly swept over the horde of soul beasts below. He continued, "Secondly, the Titan Snow Demon clan has always been friendly to other soul beast races; they have never oppressed any other race. They can coexist peacefully with powerful races in the far north, such as the Ice Jade Emperor clan and the Ice Bear clan. After I leave, you must respect the Titan Snow Demon King as you would respect me. This is my final command to you. You must be loyal to the Titan Snow Demon King to ensure the long-lasting prosperity of my far north."
May it last forever!
The Snow Empress's words echoed in the frigid winds of the far north, each syllable brimming with power and determination. However, the Titan Snow Demon King could no longer suppress his grief. Facing the Snow Empress, he knelt, his massive body trembling slightly in the cold wind.
Tears welled up in his eyes like a deep pool, and his voice choked with sobs: "Snow Emperor, is this really the time you're leaving? How long will it be before you return?"
Although the Snow Empress's words sounded easy, the Titan Snow Demon King knew in his heart that the path to godhood was full of difficulties and dangers, and it was almost a matter of life and death.
Because all human gods are hostile to soul beasts, for a soul beast to break through to become a god is tantamount to going against the heavens and challenging the rules of the entire world.
Moreover, the departure of the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress was undoubtedly a huge challenge for the Titan Snow Demon King himself. He had to take on this heavy responsibility to ensure peace and prosperity in the far north, to ensure the continuation of the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress's legacy, and to allow all the spirit beast races to continue to live and reproduce on this cold land.
The Snow Empress looked at the Titan Snow Demon King before her, her eyes filled with trust. She spoke slowly, her voice echoing across the vast snowfield: "Atai, you and Xiaobai, I've watched you grow up. All these years, I've always been very satisfied with you."
The Snow Empress's words revealed her deep admiration for the Titan Snow Demon King: "You helped me handle many of the political affairs in the far north."
I remember your abilities and contributions.
"This position, this throne in the far north, originally belonged to you. Bing'er's personality is more suited to personal cultivation than to managing the entire far north. I have always been grooming you as my successor."
The Snow Empress continued, "In fact, for the past few hundred years, I have been in seclusion cultivating, and you have been handling almost all the political affairs of the entire far north. So, in a sense, you have been in charge of the far north for me for hundreds of years."
"I have unwavering faith in you, and I believe that even if I leave, the far north will remain pure and powerful under your leadership. You must rule the entire far north just as I have, treating everyone equally, and become a true emperor."
Upon hearing the Snow Empress's words, Titan Snow Demon King felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He had never imagined that in the Snow Empress's heart, he was already the next ruler of the far north.
The Snow Emperor looked around and his gaze fell on the people of the far north who had gathered on the snowfield.
The Snow Emperor took a deep breath and solemnly announced, "Alright, people of the Far North, I hereby declare the Far North succession ceremony officially begun!"
Upon hearing the Snow Empress's majestic words, all the spirit beasts bowed their heads and began to kowtow towards the Snow Empress's location. Each kowtow was accompanied by a deafening roar, a sound as powerful as thunder, shaking the very core of the soul.
This spectacular scene would terrify anyone who witnessed it, as if their very soul would be shaken apart by its immense scale.
Tens of thousands of soul beasts, each with cultivation levels of tens of thousands of years, and even dozens with cultivation levels of hundreds of thousands of years, knelt and roared together. Their roars were like a violent storm, causing countless deep cracks to appear on the surrounding ice surface.
The terrifying roar not only stirred up wind and snow, but also made the entire far north tremble. Glaciers cracked and snowflakes danced in the air, as if the whole world was mourning the departure of the Snow Emperor.
Xue Di stood there quietly, without stopping the actions of the soul beasts below.
She, the Snow Empress, once single-handedly fought against three ferocious beasts and reigned supreme in the far north with the support of all the beasts. Now, she is about to abdicate her throne as the ruler of the far north, and naturally, all the beasts will see her off.
This is a ritual, a way of showing respect to her, and a farewell to her reign.
The soul beasts kowtowed seven times in a row before the soul beasts of the far north finally stopped.
Their foreheads pressed against the ice, as if expressing their boundless respect and reluctance to part with the Snow Emperor. Deep marks were left on the ice, a testament to their loyalty and the years of the Snow Emperor's reign.
Despite being filled with endless sorrow and reluctance at the departure of the Snow Empress, the Titan Snow Demon King knew that now was not the time to indulge in personal emotions.
With firm and heavy steps, he walked step by step to the front of the Snow Emperor. His gaze slowly swept over the entire group of soul beasts in the far north, his eyes filled with majesty and determination.
Then, he let out an unprecedented roar that resounded through the heavens and earth, as if it were about to pierce through the clouds and reach the highest heavens.
At this moment, the roar of the Titan Snow Demon King echoed in every corner of the far north, heralding the arrival of a new era.
The wind and snow seemed to stand still, and all sounds converged in this roar, as if the whole world was waiting for the coronation of a new king.
Faced with the Titan Snow Demon King's awe-inspiring declaration, the soul beasts below began to roar deafeningly. The Titan Snow Demon clan, in particular, were beyond excited.
They never imagined that their clan leader would become the supreme ruler of the entire far north.
The members of the Titan Snow Demon clan, whether old or young, felt incredibly proud and excited. They knew that from this day forward, their status would undergo a dramatic change.
Although the Titan Snow Demons were already one of the most powerful races in the far north, the meaning of everything changed once their chieftain truly became the ruler.
The other spirit beast races cast envious glances, knowing that from this day forward, the Titan Snow Demon race would no longer be an ordinary powerful race, but the royal family of the far north. They would possess more resources, more power, and more responsibility.
At that very moment, a new page was turned in the history of the far north, officially ushering in the era of the Titan Snow Demon King's rule. This was a new era, an era led by the Titan Snow Demon race.
The reign of Titan Snow Demon King will usher in a new chapter, leading the soul beasts of the far north towards an unknown yet hopeful future.
As humans, Huo Yuhao, Shui Yue'er, and Shui Bing'er witnessed this grand scene of power transition and became witnesses to this historic moment.
After the succession ceremony concluded, the group of soul beasts below began to leave in an orderly fashion.
Snow Empress stood on the shoulder of Titan Snow Demon King, overlooking this vast northern land, her eyes filled with reminiscence.
She recalled her previous life, where she watched the horde of soul beasts gradually disperse ten thousand years later. Now, history seemed to be repeating itself, and ten thousand years had passed like a dream!
(The Far North arc is over. Next chapter: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School arc!)
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