19: Chapter 19 Ice and Snow Maiden and Snow Emperor

"Senior Ice Emperor, it is good that the misunderstanding is resolved, it is good that it is resolved."

The Ice Emperor glanced at Bai Qi, then spoke indifferently to Bi Ji.

"A brat who just entered level forty. Bi Ji, why did you bring this kind of brat to the Far North? Even if you need a spirit ring, you shouldn't come to the depths of the Far North."

Bai Qi, being ignored, curled his lips and retreated back behind Bi Ji.

Seeing this, Bi Ji smiled and said to the Ice Emperor.

"We are here following the orders of the Common Lord of Soul Beasts to find the Ice Sky Snow Lady Snow Empress."

After hearing this, the Ice Emperor replied with some surprise.

"Looking for the Snow Empress? Why look for the Snow Empress? And also—"

After asking, she pointed at Ah Yin, who was absorbing a spirit ring behind the three of them, and said to Bi Ji.

"Is this also a reason for you being in the Far North?"

Bi Ji gave a sheepish smile and said.

"This is not it, it was just a coincidence. Ah Yin happened to need a spirit ring, so we let her absorb it."

Upon hearing the answer, the Ice Emperor looked at Ah Yin, who was slowly absorbing the spirit ring, and said.

"You can absorb this spirit ring, but you still haven't stated your purpose for seeking the Snow Empress."

Bi Ji thought for a moment and said.

"Simply put, it is for the future of the Spirit Beasts."

The Ice Emperor raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised, and chuckled.

"For the future of the Spirit Beasts? Just him?"

After hearing the Ice Emperor mock him, Bai Qi walked out from behind Bi Ji and said earnestly.

"Senior Ice Emperor, do not look down on people. Although my level is currently low, I will prove myself."

The Ice Emperor seemed to believe him somewhat upon hearing this and waved her hand.

"Forget it, forget it. The Snow Empress is currently in seclusion and may come out in a few days. I will point out a path for you; just follow the path I indicate."

After speaking, the Ice Emperor raised her hand and waved it. A streak of emerald green Soul Power shot into the snow, leaving a winding green mark leading north, and she said.

"Follow this path to avoid ice caves and herds of beasts; it will save you a lot of effort. I still have matters to resolve, and once I am finished, I will come to find you."

After speaking, the Ice Emperor left with the two Ice Jade Scorpions.

When the Ice Emperor had gone far away, Bai Qi looked in the direction she had departed and said.

"Fortunately, the Ice Emperor is still reasonable, and that Ice Jade Scorpion woke up just in time. Otherwise, this matter today would have been really hard to resolve."

Bi Ji and Zi Ji exchanged glances and both breathed a sigh of relief.

Bai Qi returned his gaze to Ah Yin, who was absorbing the spirit ring, and said.

"Once Big Sister Ah Yin finishes absorbing the spirit ring, we will follow the path indicated by the Ice Emperor."

After Ah Yin had completely finished absorbing the spirit ring, several hours had passed, and the sky was nearly dark.

Ah Yin slowly opened her eyes, and a trace of blue-green flashed across them.

Bai Qi leaned in with some concern and asked.

"Big Sister Ah Yin, how do you feel? Are you alright?"

Ah Yin stood up, brushed the snow off her body, felt the abundant Soul Power within her, and said softly.

"I am level eighty-two, and the ice-attributed Spirit Ability that came with this spirit ring fused well with my Blue Silver Emperor."

Bai Qi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, turned to look at the winding green mark behind him, and introduced it to Ah Yin.

"This is the route left by the Ice Emperor, ranked second among the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, which can help us find the location of the Snow Empress's Ice Palace. It is getting dark, so we need to speed up our journey."

Ah Yin nodded, and with Bi Ji leading as before, the group walked north along the marks.

Along the way, they indeed avoided ice caves and herds of beasts, and the journey went quite smoothly.

After walking for about another two and a half hours, thanks to the Ice Emperor's Soul Power clearing the way for everyone, they easily passed through the Domain set up by the Snow Empress.

Seeing a huge castle made of ice appear before them, which was also the end of the marks, it was the Snow Empress's Ice Palace.

Bai Qi looked at the castle before him and exclaimed.

"We have arrived. This must be the Snow Empress's Ice Palace."

Bi Ji stood in front of Bai Qi, nodded, and led the group toward the main gate.

Standing at the main gate, it was tightly shut. Bai Qi went up and knocked on the gate, and seeing no response, he turned to the people behind him and said.

"There is no reaction. Could it be that the Snow Empress has not finished her seclusion yet?"

Bi Ji looked at the tightly shut gate and said.

"It should be. The Ice Emperor said that the Snow Empress would finish her seclusion in the next few days. We can only wait at the gate for now; it will be fine once the Ice Emperor arrives."

Bai Qi was not anxious upon hearing this. By now, it was completely dark. Bai Qi led everyone to find a sheltered spot to sit down, took out food, and distributed it among them.

The night passed without incident. Early the next morning, the Ice Emperor arrived as expected, still with that arrogant demeanor.

Looking at the group at the gate, she said with a tone of slight satisfaction.

"Not bad. It is fortunate you did not force your way in. If you had dared to force your way in, my Soul Power would not have been able to protect you."

Bai Qi stood up after hearing this and said.

"Senior Ice Emperor, you pointed out the path for us and used your Soul Power on the road to guide us in, which was already kind enough. Plus, since the Snow Empress had not finished her seclusion, we would not dare to force our way in."

The Ice Emperor did not say anything more upon hearing this. She walked past the group on her own toward the gate. After reaching the gate, she turned her back to the group and said.

"You all wait at the gate. I will go in and check; the Snow Empress should be out in a day or two."

After saying this, the Ice Emperor opened a crack in the gate and walked in herself. After she walked in, the gate closed again, not giving anyone a chance to peek inside.

Helpless, Bai Qi and the others could only continue to wait outside the gate.

Once inside, the Ice Emperor was having a conversation with someone. The Ice Emperor said with a slightly coquettish tone.

"Xue'er, the group of people outside said they were sent by the Common Lord of Soul Beasts, saying they came to discuss the future of the Spirit Beasts with you, Xue'er."

The Snow Empress, who was cultivating, stopped her cultivation and replied.

"Bing'er, since they were sent by the Common Lord of Soul Beasts, let them come in."

The Ice Emperor said with some confusion.

"But what if it is a trap?"

The Snow Empress stood up and chuckled helplessly.

"Silly girl, this is in my Ice Palace. Even if it were really a trap, it could not succeed."

This was the absolute confidence of the head of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North; in her territory, almost no one was her opponent.

The Ice Emperor asked doubtfully.

"Then I will go call them in."

Upon hearing this, the Snow Empress nodded.

At the gate.

Bai Qi, who had been waiting outside and was bored, was just about to get up to knock on the gate and ask about the situation when the gate opened.

After the Ice Emperor came out, her tone was still cold and carried a bit of tsundere, but it was obviously gentler than before she went in.

"The Snow Empress has finished her seclusion. You may come in, but only you are allowed to enter."

Bai Qi pointed at himself in surprise and said.

"Only let me in? Then what about them?"

Although the Snow Empress had not said so, the Ice Emperor said righteously.

"Of course, they will wait outside."

Ah Yin heard this and patted Bai Qi.

"Go in. After all, it concerns the future of you and the Spirit Beast clan!"

Bai Qi looked at Ah Yin, then at Bi Ji and Zi Ji, and they all nodded in response to Bai Qi.

Helpless, he turned back to the Ice Emperor and said.

"Fine, if I am to go in alone, then I will go in alone."

The Ice Emperor nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this, turned around, led Bai Qi in, and said.

"Since that is the case, follow me in."

After entering, Bai Qi followed behind the Ice Emperor, looking around somewhat nervously, until he followed the Ice Emperor to a great hall.

In the center of the great hall, a woman dressed in white stood quietly. Her white hair was like a waterfall, her skin was snow-white, and her entire body exuded extreme coldness.

It was the head of the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North — the Ice Sky Snow Lady — Snow Empress.