Douluo Dalu:Breaking Clan

As Yang Tianyue's Sea God Trident's earth-shattering strike was blocked, the entire world seemed to plunge into silence.

Soon after, the surroundings underwent an abnormal change. Everyone felt the air grow significantly colder, especially with countless snowflakes appearing in the sky as if intending to envelop everyone.

At this moment, a little girl appeared before the Ice Empress. She had long, snow-white hair cascading behind her down to her feet. Her azure eyes were clear and ethereal, as if they could pierce through all the mysteries of the world. Her slender, flawless figure radiated perfection. Though her white dress lacked any ornamentation, it made her seem incomparably noble and otherworldly.

When the crowd saw this little girl, they instantly knew she was no ordinary being. Especially since she had just blocked Yang Tianyue's attack, it was evident that she was an extremely formidable opponent.

The little girl appeared exceptionally cold, merely casting an icy glance at the Sea God Trident in Yang Tianyue's hand before speaking in an indifferent tone:

"The Sea God Trident? You must be the Sea God's inheritor. Our Extreme North has no quarrel with the Sea God. I advise you to leave at once."

Yang Tianyue's expression turned grave as she asked, "Who are you, and why are you stopping us?"

The Snow Empress regarded Yang Tianyue icily. "I am the Snow Empress, ruler of this Extreme North. Sea God's inheritor, your domain should be the seas. If you wish to hunt a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, you should seek it in the ocean. This is not a place where you can act recklessly.

"If you continue your audacious behavior, then every soul beast in the Extreme North will become your enemy. Judging by your location, you must live on Mount Almo. I don't mind leading a beast tide to destroy your Mount Almo."

Yang Podi, observing from the shadows, watched Yang Tianyue and her companions closely, curious to see how Yang Tianyue would handle this situation.

Yang Tianyue, her expression stern, replied, "Then let's fight! Our Heavenly Academy has never feared a battle, no matter the enemy, and you soul beasts are no exception."

The Snow Empress's face grew even colder. "Sea God's inheritor, even with a divine weapon in your hand, you're merely a pseudo-Title Douluo. Do you really think you can challenge me with such paltry strength? You overestimate yourself."

With that, the Snow Empress struck first. In an instant, snow covered the surrounding ten-thousand-meter radius. Even sunlight was blocked out, and everyone's soul power and spiritual power were heavily restricted. This was like a forbidden zone for humans. This was the Snow Empress's Imperial Icy Heaven—Dancing Snow. Judging by its power, it was already at the level of an Extreme Douluo skill.

The crowd, seeing this, quickly unleashed their ninth soul skills in an attempt to break through the domain.

Yang Tianyue, in particular, sent countless wind blades from her Sea God Trident, aiming to suppress the Snow Empress. This was none other than the first style of the Golden Thirteen Halberds: Uncertain Storm. It was Yang Tianyue's strongest control skill, with power comparable to a divine technique.

Yet the Snow Empress remained unmoved. Utilizing the Ice Sky Snow Maiden's traits, she directly transformed into snow and merged with the vast domain. Within the Extreme North, she was practically invincible.

Meanwhile, the other soul skills, despite their potency, were unable to quickly break through the Snow Empress's domain.

At this moment, Yang Zhentian detonated seven of his soul rings simultaneously. The energy from these rings surged into his Breaking Soul Spear, making it incomparably enormous. The spear emanated a ripping force so strong it seemed capable of piercing through heaven and earth. Yang Podi was astonished by how quickly his father had resorted to ring detonation, though it was clear his technique lacked finesse, as he detonated seven rings at once.

The others followed suit, unleashing their martial soul avatars and ninth soul skills. Dugu bo transformed into a massive Jade Phosphor Serpent King, releasing a beam of light from its eyes so powerful it seemed to condense the heavens. This was Dugubo's ninth soul skill: Jade Phosphor Divine Light.

Meanwhile, Yang Potian's mother, Niu Jinfeng, transformed into a colossal Ancient Dragon Rhinoceros. Its entire body gleamed like refined iron, and her ninth soul skill unleashed an impenetrable defense capable of isolating all attacks.

Yang Ping'an turned into a Thunder Giant, covered in countless bolts of lightning. His Thunder Dragon Spear radiated destructive power, seemingly capable of obliterating space itself.

With everyone's combined efforts, they finally broke through the Snow Empress's Imperial Icy Heaven—Dancing Snow. However, this single move had drained everyone greatly. Perhaps this was the difference between an Extreme Douluo and an ordinary Title Douluo.

The Snow Empress grew even more enraged. Snowflakes in the sky coalesced into a massive sword forged from ice and snow. This sword, infused with countless ice crystals, radiated the aura of ultimate ice and possessed devastating ripping power, as though it could pierce through heaven and earth. This was the Snow Empress's Imperial Sword—Matchless Ice Extremity. Its power was evidently far superior to the ice sword from their initial encounter.

Yang Podi, observing this, nodded in admiration. As expected, the Snow Empress was incredibly formidable. In the Extreme North, she was likely not much weaker than the Black Dragon King, Ditian.

Faced with the enormous ice sword, Yang Tianyue and her group unleashed their full strength to withstand the terrifying attack.

At this moment, a colossal Breaking Soul Spear appeared in midair, interjecting between the two attacks. Both sides' offensives were instantly neutralized.

The Breaking Soul Spear seemed imbued with the power of heaven and earth. Even the Snow Empress's Imperial Sword paled in comparison.

As the spear descended, a figure appeared at the center of the battlefield. This figure looked utterly ordinary, without a hint of soul power fluctuation, and exuded an otherworldly aura.

The Snow Empress's previously cold expression turned solemn. For someone to so easily interrupt her attack, their strength was likely above hers.

Yang Tianyue and her group breathed a sigh of relief.

The Snow Empress spoke icily, "Who are you, and why did you interrupt my attack?"

"Senior Snow Empress, I am Yang Podi of Heavenly Academy. I have something to discuss with you. I hope you'll grant me some time."

"There's nothing to discuss between me and Heavenly Academy. You're here to hunt us, so we're enemies."

Yang Potian shook his head slightly. "There's nothing in this world that can't be discussed. Besides, what I have to say is beneficial to you. Perhaps we can avoid unnecessary casualties. After all, we only need one soul ring. Killing all four of you would be a waste."

The four soul beasts fell silent. The difference between all of them dying and only one of them dying was significant.

The Snow Empress asked cautiously, "What exactly do you want to discuss? Regardless, the soul beasts of the Extreme North will never yield."

Yang Potian's expression grew serious. "Senior Snow Empress, is that great Iceworm still in the northwest region?"

The Snow Empress's expression shifted slightly. "The Iceworm? Are you referring to the Skydream Iceworm? I don't know where it is."

"When was the last time you saw the Skydream Iceworm? Is it still in the Extreme North?"

The four soul beasts exchanged glances before the Ice Empress spoke up. "I haven't seen the Skydream Iceworm in many years. I don't know where that creature is hiding now.

Yang Po Di pondered deeply: According to logic, the Skydream Iceworm was first hunted in the Extreme North before fleeing to the Star Dou Forest, where it was eventually captured by Di Tian and his followers. Based on the original story's description, the Snow Empress and the others should have witnessed the Skydream Iceworm reaching a million years of cultivation.

Now, none of them had seen the Skydream Iceworm—at least not in its million-year form—suggesting that it might still be hiding somewhere in the Extreme North. If he could find its hiding place, perhaps there would be an unexpected reward.

After thinking for a long while, Yang Po Di spoke again: "Snow Empress, Ice Empress, if you can help me locate the Skydream Iceworm, I promise not to act against the three kings of the Extreme North. I might even offer protection. What do you think?"

The Snow Empress replied disdainfully, "Though your strength is commendable, what qualifies you to protect us? Besides, we don't need your protection."

Yang Po Di shook his head. "The world is undergoing massive changes. A war between humans and soul beasts is inevitable. This battle will likely engulf the entire world, and even with your strength, it might be unavoidable."

"Dark Dragon King Di Tian and Bear Lord have already emerged. Sooner or later, I'll make my way to the core of the Star Dou Forest. At that point, no one can escape the turmoil."

The Snow Empress's face turned pale. "You've met Di Tian and Bear Lord? Then you must know Di Tian's strength. How can you still dare to go to the Star Dou Forest?"

Yang Po Di sneered. "Di Tian is merely clinging to survival in the Star Dou Forest. His strength is decent, but with the world changing, gods will soon return. When that happens, even Di Tian will be nothing but an ant before them."

"What else do you know besides Di Tian?"

"While Di Tian's strength is respectable, he's just a pawn. The truly formidable one is the Silver Dragon King hiding deep in the Star Dou Forest. It's a pity she was gravely injured by the Asura God; otherwise, no one in this world could rival her."

Hearing these words, both the Snow Empress and Ice Empress fell silent. They were aware of certain matters, but they hadn't expected Yang Po Di to know so much.

Ignoring their reactions, Yang Po Di continued, "Snow Empress, although your strength is impressive, having reached the level of an Ultimate Douluo, especially in the Extreme North where you are virtually invincible, there's one problem."

"Unfortunately, no matter how well you hide it, your body shows signs of serious injury. I suspect it's related to your attempt to forcibly condense a second soul core. Am I right?"

The Snow Empress's expression became even graver. "Human Soul Masters shouldn't have such deep knowledge about soul cores. How do you know I'm injured and that it's due to forming a second soul core?"

Yang Po Di ignored her question and continued in a calm tone: "Among all soul beasts, only the Dark Dragon King Di Tian has successfully condensed a dual soul core in perfect yin-yang balance. He relied entirely on the unparalleled physical constitution of the Black Dragon Clan to achieve it. While your soul power is outstanding, and your strength exceptional, your physical body couldn't withstand the formation of a second soul core, leading to failure. From the looks of it, you won't survive your 700,000-year heavenly tribulation."

Hearing this, the Ice Empress and the other two looked at the Snow Empress with great concern. The Snow Empress, however, showed no change in expression, clearly confirming that Yang Po Di's assessment was accurate.