Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 297: [DD2]:

The Snow Empress was forceful and decisive.

She publicly announced the Titan Snow Demon King as her successor.

This shocking news left all the soul beasts stunned.

After all, while the Titan Snow Demon King was strong, there was still a gap between him and the Ice Empress.

Why not pass the position to the Ice Empress instead of the Titan Snow Demon King?

Even the Titan Snow Demon King himself couldn't believe what he had just heard.

The Snow Empress casually gave a brief explanation and settled the matter just like that.

Her ways had always been forceful—once she made a decision, which soul beast would dare to question it?

A quarter of an hour later, at the Snow Empress's signal, the soul beasts began to disperse.

The icy plains, once densely packed with soul beasts, gradually emptied.

Only the Ice Bear Clan and the Titan Snow Demon Clan remained.

As the Snow Empress watched the retreating soul beasts, a trace of melancholy welled up in her heart.

She had ruled the Extreme North for hundreds of thousands of years, and now she had to give it up. It was hard not to feel reluctant.

But now, she was no longer the Ice and Snow Empress of the past—she was Su Xue'er, by Su Yu's side.

She couldn't stay in the Extreme North forever. It was time to let go.

With a soft sigh, the Snow Empress shifted her gaze to the Titan Snow Demon King.

"Ah-Tai, I leave the Extreme North to you."

The Titan Snow Demon King knelt on one knee and said respectfully, "Snow Empress, no matter when, only you can rule the Extreme North. Only you are its true master."

"I believe you will return one day. Until then, I will protect this land for you."

Hearing this, the Snow Empress was slightly moved. She glanced at Su Yu and said,

"If one day, I can break free from the shackles of eternal undeath, I will return to see you all."

Su Yu was momentarily stunned by her gaze.

Was Snow Empress placing her hope in him?

"Well, I've said everything I need to. Ah-Tai, you should go."

"Lead your clan and establish your authority as soon as possible. The burden on your shoulders is heavy—do not be careless."

"Yes, Snow Empress!"

The Titan Snow Demon King bowed respectfully once more, took one last reluctant look at the Snow Empress, and then turned to leave.

As he departed, the towering Titan Snow Demons also left one after another.

Su Yu stepped forward, standing beside the Snow Empress. He gently held her soft hand, offering her his strength.

The Snow Empress glanced at Su Yu, and warmth filled her heart. The lingering melancholy seemed to fade away.

"Su Yu, don't randomly touch the Snow's hand! Do you think her hand is something you can just hold?"

Seeing Su Yu's audacity, the Ice Empress jumped in frustration.

Su Yu cast a sidelong glance at the Ice Empress, his gaze carrying a hint of disdain. Not only did he not let go, but he even took it a step further—reaching out with his left hand, he gently wrapped his arm around the Snow Empress's slender waist.

Ice Empress: (〝▼皿▼)

Jealousy completely twisted the Ice Empress's expression.

She charged at Su Yu, ready to punch and kick him.

Su Yu curled his lips in disdain, reached out his right hand, and pressed it on the Ice Empress's head, instantly subduing the little loli.

With her petite frame, short arms, and short legs, the Ice Empress couldn't reach him at all. Frustrated, she even considered transforming into her true form.

"You~"

The Snow Empress chuckled softly, patted Su Yu's hand, and gently said,

"Stop bullying Icey. Let her go back."

"In her soul form, she shouldn't stay outside for too long—it will damage her spiritual consciousness."

"Little Snow, you're right."

Su Yu nodded in agreement, and then, under the Ice Empress's furious gaze, he directly absorbed her into his spiritual sea.

Inside, the enraged Ice Empress rolled around furiously, cursing Su Yu to no end.

"You still dare to curse me?"

Su Yu muttered, and then the Dragon God's Seal released a nine-colored glow, forcibly sealing the Ice Empress's speech.

"Xiao Bai, come here."

The Snow Empress called out to the Ice Bear King, who was lying on the ground with a pitiful expression. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

The Ice Bear King moved its massive head forward and gently nuzzled the Snow Empress.

The Snow Empress stroked its fur and asked softly,

"Xiao Bai, are you feeling a little upset that I passed the position to Ah-Tai instead of you?"

The Ice Bear King didn't speak, only letting out a soft whimper.

The Snow Empress patted its head and scolded with a smile,

"Silly child. While I value Ah-Tai, you are much closer to me."

"I raised you myself. In my eyes, you are like my own child."

"I left you behind because I want you to come with us."

The Ice Bear King lifted its head in shock, scratching its head in a dazed manner.

"Come... with you?"

"Yes."

The Snow Empress looked at the Ice Bear King and said calmly,

"Xiao Bai, your third heavenly tribulation isn't far off, is it?"

"Based on my calculations, your chance of surviving it is less than 30%."

"If I were here, I could help you, and maybe you'd make it through."

"But if I'm gone, your chances are almost nonexistent."

"So, I want you to come with us. Icey has already taken this path—you can too."

"You... You mean...?"

The Ice Bear King looked at Su Yu. It knew exactly what path the Ice Empress had chosen.

After all, when Su Yu absorbed the Ice Empress's soul ring, the Ice Bear King had been the one standing guard.

"That's right, you guessed it."

"Xiao Bai, become Su Yu's sixth soul ring."

"Su Yu is immensely talented—he has long been noticed by the gods. His path to divinity is smooth, and he will undoubtedly achieve eternity."

"By becoming part of him, you too can follow him into immortality."

"Isn't that far better than perishing under the tribulation?"

The Ice Bear King was stunned.

It looked at Su Yu, then at the Snow Empress, and finally scratched its head again.

"Uh... I'll listen to you. Whatever you say goes."

The Ice Bear King showed absolute trust in the Snow Empress, not doubting her decision in the slightest.

To the Ice Bear King, the fact that the Snow Empress chose to keep it rather than the Titan Snow Demon King was already enough to make it overjoyed.

That was proof of her deep love for it.

Su Yu looked at the Ice Bear King with a strange expression.

This Xiao Bai... was just as straightforward as ever.

No wonder the Snow Empress chose the Titan Snow Demon King as the ruler of the Extreme North.

Even though the Ice Bear King was as strong as the Titan Snow Demon King, its simple-minded nature made it unsuitable for leadership.

The Snow Empress nodded at it and said,

"Since you're willing, that's perfect."

"Xiao Bai, go say your goodbyes to your clan. You may not get another chance."

"Got it!"

The Ice Bear King grinned widely and ran off happily.

Su Yu had never seen a soul beast so cheerful about becoming a soul ring—it was truly an eye-opener.

"Xiao Bai is simple-minded."

Su Yu sighed.

"Indeed, so you must treat it well. Don't bully it like you do Icey."

The Snow Empress playfully scolded Su Yu.

Su Yu wrapped his arms around the Snow Empress, resting his chin on her shoulder. With a grin, he said,

"Of course, Xiao Bai is your precious one. How could I mistreat it?"

"As for the Ice Empress... that was an accident. She tried to take you from me, so I had to tease her a little."

"You're so petty."

"I can't help it—my Little Snow is just too beautiful."

Su Yu chuckled.

"Who is your Little Snow? Shameless."

Snow Empress gently pushed Su Yu away and said coyly, "I haven't agreed to anything yet."

Su Yu crossed his arms and chuckled, "Then what will it take for you to agree?"

"When you become a god, we can talk. My man must be stronger than me; otherwise, how could he possibly conquer me?"

Snow Empress lifted her chin proudly, looking haughty.

Su Yu laughed, "Alright, alright, whatever Little Snow says goes."

"Smooth talker!"

Snow Empress shot Su Yu a glare.

As they playfully bickered, unconsciously, their hands found each other again.

"Your sixth soul ring is Xiao Bai. What about your future rings? Su Yu, I'm worried about your future."

Snow Empress frowned slightly. Su Yu's fifth soul ring was Ice Empress.

The sixth was Xiao Bai.

This meant that for his future soul rings, they would at least need to be at the level of a fierce beast.

Otherwise, it would be a waste of a soul ring slot and his talent.

But here was the problem—

Where in the world could they find that many powerful ice-attribute soul beasts?

Could they kill Ah Tai and make him Su Yu's seventh soul ring?

Snow Empress shook her head. That was impossible.

The Titan Snow Demon King was her successor, the future ruler of the Extreme North. It could not disappear.

Otherwise, the entire Extreme North would be thrown into chaos.

But aside from them, were there any other powerful ice-attribute soul beasts in the world?

Snow Empress felt a bit lost.

Su Yu gently squeezed Snow Empress's delicate hand and teased, "Little Snow, you look just like a virtuous wife worrying about me. I love you to death."

"Get lost! I'm being serious here. This is about your future achievements!"

Snow Empress glared at Su Yu. This guy—how could he still joke about something so serious?

Su Yu raised his hand and gently brushed Snow Empress's cheek, speaking softly, "Little Snow, you don't need to worry too much. I've already planned my future growth."

"At least for my seventh and ninth soul rings, I've had a plan for a long time."

"Hmm?"

Snow Empress hummed in curiosity, looking confused.

Su Yu playfully tapped her delicate nose and smiled, "Little Snow, have you ever heard of god-bestowed soul rings?"

"God-bestowed... soul rings?"

Snow Empress's eyes widened in surprise, her beautiful gaze flickering.

"That's right. God-bestowed soul rings—perfect for me."

"When I take you back to the Ice God Palace, you'll understand what I mean."

Su Yu winked, keeping her in suspense.

Snow Empress fell into thought. Could the god-bestowed soul rings Su Yu spoke of be related to the Ice God?

The Ice God... God-bestowed... Could it be...

Snow Empress gazed deeply at Su Yu. Looking at his handsome face, brimming with confidence, she suddenly felt a bit dazed.

Just how many secrets was this guy still hiding?

As Snow Empress pondered, Su Yu chuckled softly, his gaze drifting into the distance, his eyes flickering with thought.

The ice martial soul's soul rings weren't much of a problem. But the rings for his second martial soul...

When the time came for cultivation, finding them would likely be much more troublesome...