However, the Black Snake's prostration was only for a moment; it immediately transformed into a miniature snake and coiled around Tang Miao's shoulder.
In Tang Miao's opinion, it was probably because it wasn't the White Tiger's little brother.
"Hiss, hiss~"
After coiling on Tang Miao's shoulder, it flicked its tongue and informed Tang Miao: The Totem Sacred Beast White Tiger's physical body has been destroyed! Or rather, it has already perished.
What appeared before Tang Miao now was merely the White Tiger's soul, which had merged with the peak of Tianshan Mountain.
The reason its soul merged here was simply to pass on the White Tiger's power.
Over the years, the only one who met the requirements was a mere little one currently absorbing power...
Tang Miao had a guess: it should be that cowardly little white tiger!
Ever since humans attacked the totems, and fierce beasts allied with some dissatisfied totem beasts to besiege the Qilin, the four divine beasts each suffered heavy injuries.
Finally, under the relentless pursuit of some humans, they went their separate ways.
Of course, not everyone wanted the totems to die; otherwise, there wouldn't still be totems protecting humans today.
Some wanted to destroy them, while others helped them. These people became the Totem Guardians!
The White Tiger didn't know the fate of the other sacred beasts, but after receiving help from some humans, it came to this Tianshan Mountain.
However, because it had expended its energy resisting the humans who attacked them in that battle, and was then besieged by fierce beasts, its strength was less than one-tenth of its original when it arrived here.
Ultimately, it could only choose to let its physical body become a protective layer, guarding its descendants here.
As for some totem beasts that originally belonged to the White Tiger clan, they dispersed.
Some were still willing to interact with humans, but more no longer trusted humans.
Most either created their own clans or went into hiding.
After listening to the snake, Tang Miao looked at the Qilin Jade in his hand with a displeased expression!
The Qilin Jade responded accordingly, a ray of light shining upon the illusory shadow of the Sacred Beast White Tiger.
"Roar~..."
The moment the Sacred Beast White Tiger was illuminated, it let out several roars.
The sound was deafening...
"You f***ing..." Tang Miao covered his ears, sending out a string of expletives.
Fortunately, the roar didn't last too long; otherwise, with Tang Miao's current strength, it wouldn't be impossible for him to be deafened to death.
The Sacred Beast White Tiger roared like this because it was excited to see the Qilin.
After all, in its memory, the Qilin was already dead.
The Qilin had only sensed its faint soul power, which was why it brought Tang Miao here.
Unfortunately, Tang Miao was unaware of all this... The White Tiger seemed to be communicating with the Qilin, but as for what the two divine beasts were communicating, Tang Miao couldn't understand a word.
Similarly, the Black Snake had no intention of translating.
After all, one divine beast had turned into jade, and the other was just an illusory soul... their communication was entirely telepathic.
"..."
After a moment, the Qilin Jade disappeared from Tang Miao's hand, and the White Tiger let out a few more low growls, asking the Black Snake to translate for Tang Miao.
One had to admit, a tool-snake was indeed useful!
"Hiss, hiss, hiss..."
The Black Snake flicked its tongue and told Tang Miao: The little white tiger is currently in a deep sleep, and waking it now would not be good for it.
Moreover, if Tang Miao were to contract it with his current power, even if it is very strong, its power would be directly limited.
Furthermore, even the current little white tiger is already a monarch.
Its immense power could potentially bring a huge impact to Tang Miao...
After listening to the Black Snake's translation, Tang Miao summarized some useful points.
That is, he is still too weak right now... contracting the White Tiger might drag down the other party, and he might even ruin himself.
In short, this trip to Tianshan Mountain, he might have come for nothing!
"Roar, roar~"
Looking at the dispirited Tang Miao, the White Tiger seemed to be conveying something else.
The Black Snake, still living up to its name as a tool-snake, "hissed, hissed, hissed~" on Tang Miao's shoulder, relaying what the Sacred Beast White Tiger said.
The White Tiger told Tang Miao that although the little white tiger couldn't be his contracted pet, as long as he completed the final trial, it would definitely send it to find Tang Miao.
And there was another matter: for Tang Miao's contract, it had a better recommendation!
Tang Miao, who was almost about to explode, heard the Black Snake's translation and turned to look at the White Tiger, saying, "Are you serious?"
"Roar, roar~"
Tang Miao naturally didn't understand the White Tiger's roar at all. He turned to look at the tool-snake.
The Black Snake once again became the Sacred Beast White Tiger's translator: Not far from here lives a naturally born Ice Spirit of Heaven and Earth, named Ice Sky Snow Maiden.
It was born from extremely cold ice.
It originally existed in the extreme north, but for some unknown reason, it came to Tianshan Mountain a hundred years ago.
And it is currently living on another mountain peak.
Moreover, exactly ten years ago, a cold anomaly occurred in that nearby area.
If it's not mistaken, what exists there might be the birth of a new Ice Sky Snow Maiden.
After hearing the Black Snake's explanation, Tang Miao's eyes instantly lit up!
In the original work, he only knew about the Heaven and Earth darling of the flame element, "Flame Empress!" And this Flame Empress was indeed awesome.
But he didn't expect that after risking his life to come to Tianshan Mountain, initially thinking he would lose everything, he unexpectedly received news of the so-called Ice Sky Snow Maiden!
If there wasn't no signal here, Tang Miao would have wanted to take out his phone to check.
However, since the White Tiger said that this type of elemental pet was most suitable for Tang Miao, then it must be suitable.
Moreover, the elemental pets nurtured between heaven and earth are not inferior in power to totems.
The most important thing is that they possess the ability to fuse!
Immediately, Tang Miao looked at the Sacred Beast White Tiger, puzzled, and asked, "Then where is this Snow Maiden? How can I get its help?"
"Roar, roar..."
This time, the Black Snake didn't wait for Tang Miao to ask, but directly turned its head and told Tang Miao: Ever since the Ice Sky Snow Maiden gave birth to new life, an ice barrier enchantment has been set up in its dwelling place.
Until now, no one has ever stepped foot there.
Before Tang Miao could utter any expletives, the White Tiger let out a series of low growls, and the Black Snake continued to flick its tongue, relaying the message.
Initially, that powerful aura indeed made it impossible for any creature to approach.
Perhaps even the White Tiger before its death might have been able to force its way in.
That is to say, without the strength of a half-step emperor, no creature could possibly break through.
However, in recent years, the aura inside has weakened considerably.
Even the old Snow Maiden who gave birth to the Ice Sky Snow Maiden, her aura seems to have diminished significantly.
According to its guess, the barrier set up by the Ice Sky Snow Maiden will automatically be lifted in at most one year's time...