Douluo Dalu 2: The True God King-Chapter 298: [DD2]:

The cold wind howled, and snowflakes fluttered in the air.

The ground was covered in ice and snow, and under the whistling gale, towering glaciers lay intertwined like colossal dragons, coiling and crawling across the land.

Atop one of the glaciers, two figures quietly appeared—one man and one woman, both strikingly beautiful.

Su Yu gently plucked a massive snow lotus, the size of a washbasin, his starry eyes shimmering.

This snow lotus was crystal clear, pure, and flawless, like a masterpiece of art.

Its branches and leaves were as white as snow, while its petals were an untainted icy blue.

As the petals unfurled, they revealed dazzling, glistening lotus seeds within.

Each seed was about the size of a thumb, also icy blue, resembling a radiant ice-blue diamond.

"A ten-thousand-year snow lotus... I never expected to come across one of these," Su Yu mused with a light chuckle, examining the lotus in his hand.

Snow Empress parted her red lips and spoke indifferently, "The Extreme North Icefield is ancient and vast. A single ten-thousand-year snow lotus is nothing extraordinary."

"That's true. Compared to the hundred-thousand-year snow lotus you consumed back then, this one is indeed insignificant."

"The Extreme North is quite a treasure trove."

Su Yu sighed.

"If you're interested, you can search around. There are many hidden treasures in the Extreme North, though most remain undiscovered," Snow Empress said casually.

Su Yu waved his hand with a smile. "No need for that. I don't have that much free time."

"Besides, I just looted the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, so I'm not lacking in these things."

"Suit yourself," Snow Empress replied indifferently.

Su Yu chuckled, put away the snow lotus, and took Snow Empress's hand as they wandered through the snowy world.

Snow Empress walked barefoot, her flawless, jade-like feet stepping lightly on the pristine snow, making it difficult to tell which was whiter.

The snowfall grew heavier. The two walked side by side, braving the sweeping blizzard and biting winds—cold enough to make even a Titled Douluo frown.

Yet, such a storm posed no threat to them.

Su Yu playfully caught a snowflake with his fingers and gently placed it on Snow Empress's delicate nose, letting out a soft laugh.

"Get lost."

Snow Empress kicked him lightly, then scooped up a handful of snow and smacked it onto Su Yu's face.

Unwilling to back down, Su Yu fought back, and the two—still holding hands—started a playful snowball fight.

After a while, their faces and hair were covered in snow.

Strangely enough, the icy snow, despite sticking to their skin, showed no signs of melting.

Looking at each other's disheveled appearance, they couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Childish!"

"You too!"

They locked eyes, but their hands remained tightly intertwined.

Su Yu reached out, gently brushing the snow off Snow Empress's face, revealing her flawless beauty.

No matter how many times he looked, Snow Empress's perfect features captivated him every time.

Aside from Gu Yuena, no one could compare.

"What are you staring at? Haven't you seen enough?"

Snow Empress pouted.

Su Yu smiled faintly. "I can never get enough. Not in this lifetime."

"Sweet talker!"

Snow Empress reached out her snowy-white hand, brushed the snow from Su Yu's face, and then gave him a playful glare.

That glance, brimming with charm and grace, nearly melted Su Yu's heart.

Unable to resist, he stepped forward, placing his right hand gently on Snow Empress's slender waist.

Snow Empress's cheeks turned slightly red as she whispered, "What are you trying to do?" fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Su Yu's gaze fell on her lips, his voice slightly dry. "I want to finish the game we didn't complete last time."

Snow Empress's face instantly flushed bright red. She lightly pushed Su Yu and muttered, "Hmph! This Empress refuses!"

Su Yu grinned. "Typically, when a woman says no, she means yes."

Just as he was about to kiss her, a thunderous roar echoed from the distance, like an earthquake.

The tremor shook the glaciers, triggering an avalanche.

Su Yu turned in surprise, only to see a colossal ice bear—over fifty meters tall—charging toward them at full speed.

Each of its steps landed with an earth-shattering impact.

Su Yu's eye twitched. "Seriously, Xiao Bai? Of all times, you choose now to show up?"

Snow Empress, now composed, chuckled. "I think Xiao Bai arrived at just the right time—otherwise, someone would've gotten up to no good again."

"How is that 'up to no good'? You seemed to enjoy it last time."

"Shut up! You're slandering this Empress!"

Perhaps Su Yu's words hit the mark, as Snow Empress angrily stomped on his foot.

Su Yu didn't mind and simply let her vent.

After a while, Snow Empress pulled away from his embrace but continued holding his hand as they stood side by side.

Boom!

A massive ice bear descended from the sky, sending snow flying dozens of meters high.

The Ice Bear King slowly lowered its head, crouching down before them with a goofy grin.

Su Yu raised his hand, gently stroking its snowy-white fur.

Though the fur looked soft and glossy, it was as tough as iron.

According to a certain God-King, even this fur was a top-tier material for crafting hidden weapons.

"Xiao Bai, did you take care of everything?"

Su Yu asked with a smile.

Xiao Bai whimpered softly, nuzzling Su Yu's hand before raising two bear paws, signaling that everything was settled.

Su Yu couldn't help but laugh. This little guy was starting to mimic him.

Snow Empress also found it amusing and smiled. "Since everything is in order, we can begin now."

"Xiao Bai, one last time—do you willingly accept becoming Su Yu's soul ring?"

Snow Empress asked, making a final confirmation.

"I do!"

Xiao Bai straightened up and pounded its massive chest, producing a resounding DuangDuang sound.

"Good."

Snow Empress nodded. "Then, you may begin."

"Su Yu."

She gently nudged Su Yu.

Understanding her intent, Su Yu stepped forward, standing directly before Xiao Bai.

"Xiao Bai, I'll be counting on you from now on."

"Roar!"

Xiao Bai let out a clear, resounding roar.

Without hesitation, Su Yu sat cross-legged.

A brilliant ice-blue light emerged, cold air swirling around him as his Ice Emperor Martial Soul manifested.

Red, red, gold, red, red—five dazzling soul rings appeared, shocking to behold.

Among them, the fifth soul ring—the Ice Empress' ring—had reached an astounding 400,000 years.

Even his originally 100,000-year first soul ring had gained an additional golden pattern, successfully evolving into a fierce-level soul ring.

This meant Su Yu now possessed two fierce-level soul rings.

And with his million-year third soul ring, his soul ring configuration alone was enough to terrify countless people.

A chilling aura enveloped Su Yu as he prepared himself.

"Xiao Bai!"

Su Yu called out.

"Roar!"

Xiao Bai roared toward the sky, unleashing a towering pillar of ice-blue light.

At the same time, a vast and powerful surge of soul energy erupted, surging skyward.

The massive body of the Ice Bear King released a miniature, ethereal ice bear about three meters in size, which slowly floated out and gradually descended toward Su Yu.

This miniature, ethereal ice bear was none other than Xiao Bai's soul essence.

As the three-meter-tall mini-ice bear approached Su Yu, it became smaller and smaller until it finally transformed into an ice-blue orb that melted into Su Yu's forehead.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, the Ice Empress, who had been grumbling moments ago, suddenly paused. Her beautiful eyes flickered as she noticed the sudden appearance of the Ice Bear King.

"Xiao Bai, you're here too?"

"Ice Empress Sister, hehe," the Ice Bear King's phantom scratched its head with a simple and honest expression.

"Oh, oh, oh! A new friend has arrived! Welcome, welcome!" Skydream wriggled its plump body and scurried over to the Ice Bear King.

Its round head and small golden eyes sparkled with mischief.

The Ice Bear King looked down at Skydream in front of it, then glanced at the Ice Empress with a hint of confusion in its large eyes.

It seemed to be asking: What is this thing? How is it hanging out with us?

The Ice Empress rubbed her face and said, "Just pretend this annoying bug doesn't exist."

"Oh!" The Ice Bear King, Xiao Bai, nodded honestly and then, without hesitation, slapped Skydream away with a massive bear paw.

Skydream: ????

You're new here, and you dare to hit me?!

Do you think I'm not an important figure around here?!

Fuming, Skydream charged forward again.

But the Ice Bear King simply lifted its paw and slapped it away once more, making Skydream's eyes suddenly turn clear and sober.

I can't win. I really can't win...

Coming to terms with reality, Skydream was utterly dejected.

Of course, Su Yu was aware of everything happening within the Sea of Consciousness, but he had no time to care.

As Xiao Bai's soul essence entered his Sea of Consciousness, a crimson soul ring slowly appeared on the Ice Bear King's massive body.

The blood-red hue exuded an overwhelming aura of power, and the two dazzling golden patterns on it added an indescribable sense of nobility.

As soon as this soul ring emerged, a fierce and ancient beastly aura erupted.

It was a force so wild and powerful that it felt both overwhelming and untamed.

The Ice Bear King's soul ring was different from the Ice Empress's. While the Ice Empress's soul ring was cold and violent, the Ice Bear King's was even more ferocious and robust.

Without hesitation, Su Yu guided his soul power, causing this nearly 300,000-year-old beast-level soul ring to suddenly descend upon him.

Instantly, a torrential flood of soul power surged down from his Baihui acupoint, pouring into his body.

In terms of sheer energy intensity, this Ice Bear King's soul ring surpassed even the Ice Empress's.

Previously, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's soul ring had been sealed and compressed by at least three-quarters, if not more.

The remaining energy from that soul ring was only equivalent to a 100,000-year soul beast.

But this time, it was different.

The Ice Bear King's soul ring, with its nearly 300,000 years of cultivation, was being absorbed without any restraints.

Such an immense energy infusion was something that even a Titled Douluo might struggle to endure when obtaining their ninth soul ring.

During the Douluo Dalu II era, there weren't many people with 100,000-year soul rings, but there were still a few.

However, having a fierce-level soul ring? That was unheard of.

Moreover, even an ordinary 200,000-year-old beast couldn't be compared to the Ice Bear King.

Although the Ice Bear King wasn't widely known, its strength rivaled that of the Titan Snow Demon King, one of the three Northern Kings.

Among the various 200,000-year-old beasts, the Ice Bear King ranked among the top.

How could its soul ring be ordinary?

Fortunately, after undergoing the Ice and Fire Tempered Body technique, Su Yu's physical body had already reached a level that was on par with seasoned peak-level Super Douluo.

Such a powerful physique meant that even the energy from the Ice Bear King's soul ring wouldn't be able to overwhelm him easily.

As for spiritual power, that was Su Yu's greatest strength.

His spiritual power had already reached the pinnacle of tangible yet formless, just one step away from tangible and material—the ultimate limit.

Even someone as powerful as Du Busi was merely on par with Su Yu in this aspect.

With both his spiritual power and physical body being overwhelmingly strong, Su Yu was highly confident in his ability to subdue the Ice Bear King's energy.

Activating his Supreme Divine Art, he rapidly refined and absorbed the soul ring's energy, channeling it into every part of his body.

His already formidable physique grew even stronger.

Amidst this refinement, a day passed in the blink of an eye.

...

The next morning.

Su Yu sat alone before the massive body of the Ice Bear King.

A thick layer of snow had settled on him, making him look like a snowman from afar.

Not too far away, the Snow Empress gazed in Su Yu's direction, unmoving.

Perhaps due to the vast energy of the Ice Bear King's soul ring, an entire day had passed since Su Yu began absorbing it.

If she hadn't been able to sense that his aura remained stable, the Snow Empress would have long lost her patience.

"It looks like he's almost done. Su Yu, don't let me down," she murmured, her beautiful eyes filled with anticipation.

As if responding to the Snow Empress's voice, Su Yu, who had remained motionless, suddenly experienced a change in his aura.

The blood-red soul ring hovering above his head fused into the Ice Emperor's body, becoming his sixth soul ring.

Immediately, an overwhelming force erupted from within him, sending the accumulated snow around him flying.

His eyes snapped open, shining with a piercing brilliance.

Su Yu levitated into the air, taking a step forward.

A surge of extreme cold radiated outward, and his presence intensified with each step.

With every step Su Yu took, one of his crimson soul rings shone brightly.

By the time he took his sixth step, the newly obtained Ice Bear King's soul ring radiated with dazzling brilliance.

Amidst the blood-red glow, what was once two golden patterns quietly gained a third.

With the residual origin power left by the, Su Yu successfully pushed the Ice Bear King's nearly 300,000-year-old soul ring to a full 300,000 years.

Though all beast soul rings were powerful, every 100,000-year milestone was a massive threshold.

A mere difference of 10,000 or 20,000 years could drastically change a soul ring's power.

Su Yu stood in midair. As his final step landed, his aura fully erupted.

Beneath him, six soul rings shone—red, red, gold, red, red, and red—exuding an unmatched dominance.

PS: The soul ring color confused me sometimes. In the original, Yuhao absorbed Ice Empress's soul ring but despite being a fierce soul beast, her soul ring was red. Only the Snow Empress when she becomes Yuhao's spirit beast, the orange soul ring appears which signifies a fierce-beast level ring.