"Haha, your kind thought is appreciated, but as a mighty figure, I, Xiao Changfeng, can surely find a Soul Bone on my own. Why would I trouble a child like you?"
Xiao Changfeng chuckled freely, waving his hand to indicate that he appreciated Xu Tianxi's good intentions but they weren't necessary.
Xu Tianxi looked towards the Star Luo Empire and said with a smile, "Please don't decline. Next year, the Star Luo Empire's grand competition will be offering a Soul Bone as a prize. It's a risk-free venture."
"A Soul Bone from the competition?" Xiao Changfeng's eyes narrowed. "I'd forgotten about that. The champions of past competitions received three Soul Bones, and the runner-up received one."
"For years, Shrek and Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy have almost monopolized the champion and runner-up spots. The last time the Star Luo Royal Academy got runner-up was when I led the team."
Xiao Changfeng sighed with a look of disdain, "The Star Luo Royal Academy truly gets worse with each generation. They're not nearly as good as we were back then."
Xu Tianxi said, "This time, the championship is ours for the taking. Shrek's millennia-long undefeated myth should finally come to an end." Xiao Changfeng nodded in appreciation, then cautioned, "Tianxi, you have a long way to go. You still need to grow, and you shouldn't be limited by temporary conflicts. The longer you can conceal your abilities, the better."
"If you reveal too many abilities in the competition, there will be no shortage of people secretly trying to harm you—Shrek, Evil Soul Masters, and even the Three Great Empires. These are not minor forces. Remember, it's easy to dodge an open spear, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow."
"Shrek's millennia of invincibility comes from its deep foundations. I know you can already contend with Soul Emperor experts, but if you act impulsively for a few Soul Bones, even if you win them, your Senior Martial Uncle will absolutely not accept them!"
By the end, Xiao Changfeng's expression was resolute, his voice filled with an unshakeable determination.
Xu Tianxi repeatedly waved his hands, indicating he would certainly prepare to bide his time and conceal his strength. He wouldn't reveal his Ultimate Water or Second Martial Soul in the competition, nor would he use overtly overpowered methods like summoning the Deep Sea Silver Demon Whale.
"Senior Martial Uncle, you really don't need to be so nervous. Don't forget I'm already a fifth-level Soul Engineer. It's only due to time constraints and a desire to keep a low profile that I haven't taken the sixth-level exam."
Flashing his fifth-level Soul Engineer badge, Xu Tianxi smiled confidently, "As long as I have enough time to set up Soul Guided Devices, let alone a Soul Emperor, I can blast a Soul Sage into the sky!"
"My title as the Millennium First Soul Engineer Genius of the Sun Moon Empire has already reached many ears, so my strength isn't surprising."
Xiao Changfeng's expression softened, and he nodded slightly. "That's good. In the competition, just give it your all. Also, be careful of Shrek's targeting; countless Soul Masters have been injured or killed by them in past competitions."
His tone grew heavier, and anger flared in his eyes. "Of course, if anyone provokes you, don't hold back at all when you strike to kill! They often say they can't hold back in battle; it's about time they tasted their own bitter medicine."
"When the time comes, I'll be there to back you up. Unless Mu En himself comes, no one will be able to harm you!"
Just as Xiao Changfeng finished speaking, Xu Xiaoyun's firm, unwavering voice echoed in their ears.
"Even if Mu En himself comes, he still won't be able to harm my junior; if he dares to make a move, I'll personally send him on his final journey!"
The two turned to look, only to see Xu Xiaoyun finishing his cultivation and standing up. His entire being seemed to have gained a few points of vitality and spirit.
His squarish face was filled with heroic spirit, and his temples were neatly trimmed.
"Teacher!" "Grandmaster!"
Xu Tianxi and Xiao Changfeng exclaimed in surprise.
"Mm."
Xu Xiaoyun responded softly, walking slowly with his hands behind his back, yet moving incredibly fast. In an instant, he was in front of them.
Xu Tianxi understood the deeper meaning in their words, and his expression subtly changed. "Grandmaster, Senior Martial Uncle, do you mean to declare a break with the Three Great Empires at that time?"
Xiao Changfeng nodded, then shook his head. "If necessary, we will appear and take action then, but the sect isn't easy to move right now. The Evil Soul Master forces in the Sun Moon Empire are very powerful, and moving now would certainly lead to conflict."
"During this time, we've already been transferring many of our assets to the Sun Moon Empire, but we've painstakingly built up our arrangements here in the Three Great Empires for many years, so it's not good to just abandon them."
Xu Xiaoyun said, "There are two old Limit Douluo in the Sun Moon Empire's Evil Soul Master forces, both old acquaintances of your Grandmaster from back in the day. Although I've had many breakthroughs since entering the Limit realm, I still can't match them."
"Evil Soul Masters are unreasonable and yet incredibly powerful, almost twice our strength. Until we reach an understanding with the Sun Moon Empire's Hall of Worship—that is, your nominal teacher Kong Deming—the sect cannot easily move."
"Furthermore, your Senior Martial Uncle and I both need time to advance further. The competition in the Sun Moon Empire after next will be our opportunity to relocate. By then, we will no longer fear any force in the world."
"Understood. The enemy is in the open, and I am in the dark. I must bide my time and conceal my strength. Time is on our side."
Xu Tianxi understood in his heart, thinking, By the competition after next, I should have cultivation above Soul Sage.
"Teacher, I need to refine the Frost Rain Dew to purify my Soul Power attributes. Would you mind helping me stand guard?"
Seeing Xu Xiaoyun emerge from cultivation, Xiao Changfeng flipped his palm, and the Frost Rain Dew, obtained from the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass, appeared.
As it emerged, the temperature of the surrounding air dropped sharply by several, even more than ten, degrees. Xu Tianxi, being closer, felt as if ice blades were scraping his face.
"Don't worry, I'm also curious to see how powerful an Ultimate Ice Soul Master, almost unheard of in history, can become," Xu Xiaoyun said with a faint smile.
"Mm."
Xiao Changfeng sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, and dense Soul Power surged from his palm, absorbing the transparent dew drop by drop. A solid Ice Crystal Phoenix gradually materialized, spreading its wings to soar high, and the temperature of its feathers rapidly plummeted.
A biting chill permeated the air, and within moments, plants and trees within several hundred square meters were covered in frost.
Even with his Ultimate Water protecting him, Xu Tianxi felt cold and had to retreat further.
Gazing at Xiao Changfeng, whose aura was rising, Xu Tianxi exhaled a frosty breath, a look of excitement flashing in his eyes. He immediately settled his mind and entered a meditative state.
He used his Spiritual Power to envelop the immensely dense Ultimate Water Soul Power. The gaseous Soul Power circulated at an incredible speed, making Xu Tianxi feel both unfamiliar and pleasantly surprised.
It feels so good to cultivate without wearing that!
Two months passed in a flash.
On the outskirts of the Far North Land, in a place where frost and snow drifted.
Dressed in warm winter clothes, with goggles and earmuffs, Xu Tianxi left no tracks as he walked through the snow, rapidly venturing deeper under the guidance of the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
This was his second time in the Far North Land. Compared to his last visit, his strength was worlds apart.
"Last time I came here, I killed the Illusory Sky Moon God Butterfly and obtained Mirror Flower, Water Moon. It feels like yesterday now."
"Brother Tianmeng, are you reliable? If not, I'll go back and trouble Grandmaster to personally lead us to find the Ice Emperor."
"No, no, no, what are you talking about? How can we let an outsider be involved in something this big?"
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was revisiting an old place, filled with emotion, when he heard Xu Tianxi was going to ask Xu Xiaoyun for help. Immediately, he shook his head like a rattle-drum.
As the first Million Year Soul Beast in the history of the continent, how could Tianmeng Ice Silkworm allow himself to be useless, especially when the four Soul Skills he could provide Xu Tianxi were temporarily put on hold until the seventh Soul Ring?
Besides, the things he was planning to say to Ice Emperor... it was fine if Xu Tianxi heard them, but it was better if Xu Xiaoyun didn't. Even Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, despite his shamelessness, knew the importance of some privacy.
"Don't worry, Tianxi, Brother will definitely find Ice Emperor here and get you the first nearly 400,00iao thousand-year Ferocious Beast Soul Ring and Soul Bone in history."
"As long as we pull Ice into our God Creation Plan, your already powerful Second Martial Soul will lay an invincible foundation, becoming an unparalleled existence in human history."
"By then, let alone being the Millennial First Genius, you'll be the first genius in ten thousand years! Of course, there might be a little pain during the fusion process."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm first painted a grand picture, then gave a warning, allowing Xu Tianxi time to mentally prepare.
"I understand, Brother Tianmeng. It's just pain. I've already experienced the pain of fusing with the Eye of Life, so nothing else really matters. The sun always comes out after the storm, right?"
"Lead the way, Brother Tianmeng. I'm also very eager to meet that legendary seventh Ferocious Beast of the continent."
...
Somewhere outside the core area of the Far North Land.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm first set a bait, then hunted, successfully luring a terrifyingly fierce and inexplicable aura.
From Xu Tianxi's perspective, the intensity of this aura was naturally far inferior to Di Tian's or Xu Xiaoyun's, but not inferior to Xiao Changfeng's, and perhaps slightly stronger.
The entire sky was shrouded in a vast, emerald-green curtain. Tianmeng Ice Silkworm released his Million Year Exuviae, enveloping Ice Emperor, who had been lured by his aura.
"Now, run!" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm shouted.
"Alright!" Xu Tianxi deployed his Level Six Flying Soul Guided Device, tracing a stunning parabolic arc across the sky above the Far North Land.
After flying all the way to the outskirts of the Far North Land with the Exuviae, both parties entered the negotiation phase for a 'privileged captive.'
"Tianmeng, you trapped me and then let this human take me away. What exactly do you intend? Don't think your useless skin can hold me for too long!"
Ice Emperor's clear female voice rang out, cold and domineering.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's spirit left his body and transformed into a human form, his eyes filled with infatuation as he said affectionately:
"Of course I came here to be with you, my dear."
Ice Emperor, who wanted to devour Tianmeng Ice Silkworm to increase her strength: "—(·『What did you say?』)"
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm continued to reminisce, completely undeterred, while Ice Emperor sneered coldly.
Xu Tianxi covered his ears himself, his spiritual body going to the Second Sea of Consciousness to greet the lonely old man Electrolux, and to listen to Electrolux's great research.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was too much of a flatterer. Xu Tianxi couldn't say those words himself, didn't understand them, but respected them.
"According to my research, the bead from that little tiger you obtained last time is a good item. With some modification, it might be able to form something similar to a Soul Bone in your world."
Electrolux said, "It's just that my understanding of Soul Bones isn't deep enough. The only Soul Bone I've directly experienced through your senses is the 25,000-year Left Leg Bone that little girl Meng Hongchen fused with."
Xu Tianxi immediately responded, "Soon, I'll probably be fusing a 400,000-year one. I also have a 100,000-year Golden Hawksbill Soul Bone that hasn't been fused yet. You can take your time researching."
Upon receiving research material, Electrolux immediately smiled and said, "Good."
"The research on Soul Spirits also needs material—"
"Soon there will be a fusion process for you to observe. After I return to the Sun Moon Empire, I'll prepare a report and arrange resources for you."
Xu Tianxi was acting like a receptionist for a research institute, unconditionally meeting all the needs of the powerful researcher.
"Excellent, excellent, that makes things much easier..." Electrolux stroked his beard and smiled. This feeling wasn't bad.
At the same time, the conversation between Ice Emperor and Tianmeng Ice Silkworm was drawing to a close. Ice Emperor learned about Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's journey of crossing the sea to become a charging treasure, encountering humans to become an Intelligent Soul Ring, and finally his stroke of luck in embarking on the path to godhood. Her mindset gradually began to change.
Thinking of the approximately one hundred years of life she had left, her tone softened slightly, and her gaze shifted as she inquired about Xu Tianxi's situation.
"You're so confident about creating a god, could it be that this human's talent is exceptionally high?"
An ordinary person couldn't bear her Ice Emperor's energy. Even if she were to entrust her fate to a human from now on, she would choose the strongest among humans!
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's eyes lit up: You mention this, and I'm no longer sleepy. Brother has been thoroughly exhausted by him lately.
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