Compared to the age of Soul Rings, Huo Yuhao is more inclined towards obtaining Divine Soul Rings.
It's said that the Second Martial Soul must be equipped with Soul Rings that are at least a hundred thousand years old, but where are these Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts so easy to find, let alone those that match his attributes?
Divine Soul Rings can, however, compensate for this factor admirably.
Moreover, there's an even more critical issue. To this day, Huo Yuhao hasn't fully understood the contents of the second trial and does not have the confidence to complete all eight trials...
"Ice Emperor, it seems you already have a target?" Huo Yuhao asked, curious about which Soul Beast the Ice Emperor planned to hunt for him.
"Yes, have you heard of the Snow Empress?"
"What!" The Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm exclaimed, "Bingbing, you're actually targeting the Snow Empress?"
Even with the audacity to set the Ice Emperor as the target for Huo Yuhao's Second Martial Soul, the Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm never dared to set its sights on the Snow Empress.
She is indeed the true ruler of the Land of the Far North.
Additionally, the Snow Empress commands more respect from all Soul Beasts in the Far North compared to the Ice Emperor and Titan Snow Demon King.
Seven hundred thousand years!
Seven hundred thousand years of cultivation!
"Shut up!" Feeling the Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm was too noisy, the Ice Emperor immediately reprimanded.
The Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm felt aggrieved but obediently quieted down.
"I am aware of the Snow Empress's situation; she's about to face a seven hundred thousand-year Celestial Tribulation. The reason I bring you here is to find her. If she is confident in crossing the tribulation, naturally, I won't persuade her; but if the odds of her crossing are minimal, I'll help persuade her to form a Soul Spirit Contract with you."
Even without the Snow Empress joining, by converting the Ice Emperor into a Soul Spirit and completely unsealing the energy previously sealed during the sacrifice, and bestowing two Soul Rings to Huo Yuhao's Second Martial Soul, Huo Yuhao can still break through to Level 60.
However, without the Snow Empress, Huo Yuhao might find it challenging to sprint to Level 70 in the short term.
"Let's go find the Snow Empress first. Rest assured, with me here, the Snow Empress shouldn't act rashly against you."
...
Three days later.
Huo Yuhao appeared at the core circle of the Land of the Far North.
The cultivation place of the Snow Empress.
A delicate girl with white hair opened her eyes.
"Bing'er?"
She sensed a familiar aura but felt something was off.
She headed towards the direction of the sensed aura of the Ice Emperor, while Huo Yuhao also followed the Ice Emperor's instructions towards the Snow Empress.
"Human?"
Perhaps having taken a human form or perhaps due to prior interactions with Su Yu, the Snow Empress did not choose to attack immediately upon seeing Huo Yuhao.
Huo Yuhao was frozen upon seeing the Snow Empress.
Is this...?
Is this the Snow Empress?
How is she different from humans?
"Snow Empress."
The figure of the Ice Emperor gathered beside Huo Yuhao, looking at the Snow Empress with complex emotions.
"Bing'er, what happened to you?"
Seeing the Ice Emperor in a spirit state, the Snow Empress felt relieved, at least he wasn't hunted by this human.
"Snow Empress, I..."
The Ice Emperor narrated all his previous experiences.
The Snow Empress's brows furrowed.
"The damn Celestial Dream."
Then she sighed, somewhat relieved.
"However, his actions indeed give you hope."
The Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm, who was listening in Huo Yuhao's Sea of Spirit, finally relaxed and gathered his spiritual body beside Huo Yuhao.
"Hmph!"
The Snow Empress stretched out her hand, enveloped the Celestial Dream Ice Silkworm with a surge of Soul Power, and severely reprimanded it.
"Ah!"
...
Xingdou Great Forest.
Deep in the Hybrid Circle, Su Yu finally met the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
"Three-Eyed Golden Lion? What purpose do you have in drawing me here?" Su Yu asked directly.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion clearly did not anticipate Su Yu's ability to sense the Power of Destiny.
Previously, she thought Su Yu would only come due to destiny's guidance, unable to perceive the effects of the Power of Destiny.
Now it appears he knows everything.
And he dares to enter?
"Though we haven't met before, thank you for saving me."
"Oh?"
"My destiny altered because of you." The Three-Eyed Golden Lion thought Su Yu didn't understand what she meant by saving her, and explained.
"Is that your purpose for seeking me out?"
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion blinked, saying, "Exactly."
The Lord allowed me to come out this time to thank you.
"Oh, and this is what I'm giving you."
The destiny eye on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's head opened, and a ball of glowing Power of Destiny floated out, heading towards Su Yu.
"This is pure Power of Destiny; it might assist you in comprehending the Power of Destiny," Ellex stated.
Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief, accepted the glowing orb without resistance.
The ball of Power of Destiny settled into Su Yu, ultimately hovering above his Sea of Spirit.
Without feeling any sort of memory exchange or anything peculiar, Su Yu felt relieved.
Truth be told, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion is not of much use to him, except for that Power of Destiny; everything else doesn't match him.
If, to gain this, all of his everything became known to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, it would be a loss.
Now obtaining the Power of Destiny without any cost, Su Yu is quite pleased.
Though, isn't the Three-Eyed Golden Lion a bit excessively skilled in using the Power of Destiny?
In the original tale, could she utilize it so proficiently?
"It's from the Lord for you," The Three-Eyed Golden Lion said, "You saved me, I should repay you, but I'm not sure what to give; is there anything you desire?"
So generous?
The Lord should be the Silver Dragon King, letting the Three-Eyed Golden Lion send him something; this attitude is already quite good.
Su Yu's eyes flickered.
Apparently, establishing contacts with the Silver Dragon King might be worth attempting someday.
As for personal repayment from the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, Su Yu wouldn't waste it either.
"I want your essence blood containing Bloodline Power."
The attributes of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion don't match his Martial Soul, but Qi Blood cultivation can refine her bloodline.
Su Yu has long included the Bone Pattern System in his Qi Blood System cultivation, strengthening bones. After cultivating Qi Blood, refining various bloodlines to consolidate Qi Blood Soul Rings.
This encompasses the exquisite brilliance and Ultimate Fire's bloodline; moreover, her Bloodline Power might contain destiny attributes, refining into Qi Blood Soul Rings could ease future enlightenment of the Power of Destiny.
Upon stating his request, Su Yu sensed the immediate rise in temperature around him.
A crimson-gold figure appeared, a lion with three large heads, emitting a terrifying Soul Power pressure.
"Bold!"
Daring to request essence blood from the Auspicious Beast!
Moreover, demanding the fusion of Bloodline Power within.
This would significantly drain the Auspicious Beast; restoring would be uncertain on the time required.
"Red King, this is commanded by the Lord."
Under the Silver Dragon King's guidance, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion has learned a lot; her wisdom was always high, and now, she knows much from past years of study.
This encounter with Su Yu is to understand cause and effect.
Henceforth, they are mutually owed nothing.
Although she doesn't fully comprehend how this human saved her, the Silver Dragon King's guidance led her to discover the dense fate intertwining between Su Yu and herself.
Upon hearing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, Red King gritted his teeth while glaring fiercely at Su Yu.
Su Yu's expression remained unchanged, secretly comparing Red King's Soul Power intensity with his full force.
"Can fight, but can't win."
He somewhat concluded.
However, he can't win but can flee.
Thus, no need to fear.
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion gritted her teeth, her destiny eye glowing brightly, Bloodline Power surging.
A mass of strange-textured blood floated out from her mouth.
Her visibly declined state, and the destiny eye also dimmed considerably.
Su Yu absorbed the essence blood with his Spiritual Power, storing it within the Storage Soul-guiding Device, then promptly excused himself.
"Given that, our scores are settled, goodbye!"
He made his way to the outskirts of Xingdou Great Forest.
Despite her repeated mention of "Lord," Su Yu remained cautious of potential attacks from fierce beasts.
Being free of grievances, who knows when fierce beasts might act against him?
At least, he couldn't gamble.
Fortunately, Su Yu faced no attack, successfully exiting Xingdou Great Forest.