Chapter 135: Dividing Up Tianmeng
The power of the Ice Empress's Ultimate Ice was so overwhelming that even Bibi Dong couldn't help but glance at it again.
However, she was not afraid of the Ice Empress's soul skills at all. Unless the Ice Empress ascended to godhood, there was simply nothing she could do to her.
That was because Bibi Dong had consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and the Infernal Delicate Apricot, refining an Ice and Fire Alchemy Body. She was fundamentally immune to ice-element energy attacks.
Even if this was Ultimate Ice, at most it could only freeze the surrounding environment around Bibi Dong—it simply could not harm her in the slightest.
In Bibi Dong's eyes, the Ice Empress's Ultimate Ice wasn't even as lethal as her two diamond-like, massive front pincers.
Seeing that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm had been frozen solid, Qi Tian walked toward Bibi Dong.
The Ice Empress watched with a pounding heart and couldn't help but advise, "Human, how about we forget it? Just give this Ice Silkworm to them?"
Facing three Super Douluo at once, the pressure on her was immense.
"No need to worry. They're people I invited," Qi Tian said reassuringly.
"As long as you don't go on a killing spree in the human world, they'll spare you out of respect for me."
Bibi Dong and the other two already had full soul rings, so there was no need to create unnecessary complications. Moreover, even if they really made a move, they might not be able to keep the Ice Empress here.
And even if they somehow managed to trap her, Qi Tian was still present—he could simply transfer the Ice Empress away.
"Hmph. As long as human soul masters don't provoke me, I naturally won't slaughter humans indiscriminately," the Ice Empress replied coldly.
She wasn't a soul beast that was cultivated by devouring life in the first place, so she had no intention of drawing powerful enemies to herself for no reason.
After that, she fell silent and watched as Qi Tian approached Bibi Dong and the frozen Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes slightly, examining the Ice Empress at close range, a dangerous glint flickering within her gaze.
Qi Tian showed no fear at all, taking the initiative to speak through the Ice Empress's body, "Let me be the one to kill this Ice Silkworm."
"If you act, the energy in its body will transform into a soul ring and eventually dissipate between heaven and earth."
"But if I kill it, its energy will remain stored within its flesh and blood, and everyone can share in the benefits."
Bibi Dong said nothing. In truth, she could have taken Tianmeng Ice Silkworm away and left its soul ring for others in the Spirit Hall to absorb.
However, she was worried that doing so would disrupt Qi Tian's plans, so she abandoned that idea.
"Don't kill me! Ice Empress, we're both soul beasts—how can you join forces with humans to kill me?" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm cried out.
Although it was frozen, its spiritual power was strong enough to communicate with those outside.
Qi Tian said indifferently, "Ice Silkworm, our Ice Jade Scorpion race has always fed on soul beasts like you. How could I possibly let you go?"
"Wait, Ice Empress! I know where there's the Manifold Mysterious Ice Essence. You can cultivate by consuming the Manifold Mysterious Ice Essence—don't eat me!" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm hurriedly said.
"Oh? Where is it?" Qi Tian asked.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm hesitated and couldn't answer. When it entered the Ice Abyss, its intelligence hadn't yet awakened—it didn't even know how it had gotten in.
Inside, it ate when it woke and slept when it was full. By the time it finally gained intelligence, most of the Manifold Mysterious Ice Essence there had already been eaten by it. How much could remain?
"Hmph? You dare deceive me?" Qi Tian said coldly.
Qi Tian raised his head and looked at Bibi Dong, who was silently observing from the side, and asked, "Human powerhouse, what is your name?"
"Hmph! This is Her Majesty the Pope of the Spirit Hall—Bibi Dong!" a rough voice rang out.
It turned out that the two Worship Elders had seen Qi Tian approach Bibi Dong and quietly moved closer, surrounding Qi Tian from both sides.
Qi Tian remained fearless and said, "Human, this soul beast's soul is extremely resilient. Do you have any methods to weaken its soul?"
Bibi Dong remained silent for quite some time before finally speaking, "Let me handle it."
Her Death Spider Emperor martial soul could corrode vitality, while the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor martial soul could devour souls. To the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor, Tianmeng's soul was nothing less than a delicacy.
Bibi Dong activated the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor true body, first using her skills to severely injure Tianmeng's soul, and then slowly devouring it bit by bit.
The soul fragment within Bibi Dong's body that belonged to Qi Tian shared her sensations completely.
"Hiss… such enormous spiritual power. What a pity that Tianmeng Ice Silkworm doesn't really know how to use it," Qi Tian thought to himself.
Before long, a healthy flush appeared on Bibi Dong's face—so vivid that even the radiance of the Soul-Devouring Spider Emperor's soul power couldn't hide it.
She had clearly gained considerable benefits during this process.
At this moment, the Ice Empress spoke, "That's enough. If this continues, the Ice Silkworm will die. Once that happens, it will transform into a soul ring!"
Hearing this, Qi Tian immediately had Bibi Dong stop.
Bibi Dong withdrew her martial soul true body, a trace of satisfaction lingering on her face. It had been a tremendous nourishment.
Inside the ice, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm now looked noticeably weakened.
Following the Ice Empress's instructions, Qi Tian reverted to his soul beast form. He raised his two massive front pincers, channeled skills into them, and then brought them down with tremendous force.
That single strike destroyed the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's vitality.
The ice block—over eight meters long—split into two halves at that moment, cleanly along the golden ring-like markings around the middle of Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's body.
At the Ice Empress's direction, Qi Tian gave half of it to Bibi Dong and the others, while she took the remaining half for herself.
"Bibi Dong, this Ice Silkworm grew up feeding on Manifold Mysterious Ice Essences. Its flesh and blood are comparable to heaven-defying treasures. This portion will be left to you."
The vital energy contained within the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm could nourish the Fierce Beasts of Star Dou Forest. Handed over to the Spirit Hall, it could also cultivate a large number of soul master prodigies.
After finishing all this, Qi Tian was urged by the Ice Empress to leave.
With no other choice, he hoisted Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's corpse onto his shoulders and roared northward, disappearing in a blur.
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Watching the Ice Empress depart into the distance, the two Worship Elders finally let out long breaths of relief.
Although they were Super Douluo, this was still the first time they had encountered a soul beast with such an overwhelmingly terrifying aura.
Even stronger hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were already troublesome enough for them—let alone a ferocious beast of three hundred and ninety thousand years.
"Your Holiness, what should we do with this soul beast's corpse?" one of them asked.
Bibi Dong watched the giant scorpion vanish into the distance, then sighed softly. "Bring it back. This will be part of our foundation."
From the half-frozen Ice Silkworm corpse, a refreshing fragrance drifted out. The two Worship Elders couldn't help but swallow their saliva—this was something they had truly never tasted before.
Every piece of flesh was comparable to a spiritual medicine. It was the first time they had ever seen a soul beast like this.
Although they hadn't obtained its soul ring or soul bone, all things considered, this outcome wasn't really a loss.
And Bibi Dong herself had devoured Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's soul, gaining substantial benefits as well.
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In an uninhabited region, Qi Tian set the Ice Silkworm down.
"Ice Empress, carrying this Ice Silkworm around is far too conspicuous. Do you have a storage soul tool?" Qi Tian asked.
"A storage soul tool? Why would I have something invented by you humans?" the Ice Empress replied in confusion.
Deep within the Extreme North, human soul masters rarely ventured here. Moreover, she wasn't a slaughter-crazed beast, so she had never collected any soul tools.
Qi Tian sighed and used the Sea Calming Pearl to teleport over a ring.
He had to transform into human form to wear this ring-type storage soul tool.
Qi Tian transformed into a human, and out of sheer mischief, slipped the ring onto his ring finger before storing Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's corpse inside.
"Tsk tsk, you humans really are clever. To think you could invent something like this—it actually looks quite useful."
"Useful, right? Then I'll give it to you. From now on, you'd better listen to me properly," Qi Tian said with a grin.
After finishing everything, Qi Tian resumed his journey, heading toward the Extreme North.
He hadn't forgotten—there was still a task waiting for him there.
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