Chapter 161: Chapter 161: Battle Against the Three Overlords of the Extreme North
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The Ice Sky Snow Maiden, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, and the Titan Snow Demon King—these three were not just soul beasts but had reached the level of fearsome beasts. Their intelligence was exceptionally high, and naturally, they understood one thing:
The ability of Wang Li to bring the dead back to life—what exactly did it signify?
However, they were proud beings and unwilling to resort to flattery. Even so, the once-cold voice of the Ice Sky Snow Maiden softened slightly as she spoke:
"Human, the Extreme North welcomes your presence. As long as you do not engage in senseless slaughter, we will not drive you away."
As soon as these words fell, both the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon King nodded in agreement. First, because the Ice Sky Snow Maiden had already spoken, and second, although they despised humans, a human capable of resurrecting the dead suddenly seemed far more agreeable to them.
With that, the previously tense atmosphere completely dissipated.
Both Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan let out a sigh of relief before turning their gazes toward Wang Li. This was the first time they had personally witnessed his ability to bring someone back to life.
Shock filled their hearts. If word of this ability spread, there was no telling how many soul masters across the continent would revere Wang Li as a god among mortals. After all, resurrection was an ability that defied the natural order.
Meanwhile, the recently revived Purple Jade Celestial Ginseng quickly grasped the situation. Turning to Wang Li, he expressed his gratitude:
"Young friend, I owe you my life. Allow me to introduce you to these three: the Ice Sky Snow Maiden, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, and the Titan Snow Demon King."
"Each of them is a soul beast of the fearsome beast level, the true rulers of the Extreme North, collectively known as the Three Overlords of the Extreme North."
"With the promise you just received from the Ice Sky Snow Maiden, you can now move freely in the Extreme North without worry. They likely wish to recruit you after witnessing your Blue Silver Emperor's abilities."
Hearing this, Wang Li nodded. Initially, he had planned to leave immediately, but now, a new idea took root. The Ice Sky Snow Maiden, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, and the Titan Snow Demon King—each of them was a soul beast that had lived for hundreds of thousands of years, beings on par with Super Douluo.
In human society, Super Douluo were exceedingly rare, with only the elders of the Worship Hall reaching the rank of Level 96 and above.
Therefore, these three ancient soul beasts were undoubtedly the perfect opponents to help him gain battle experience.
With that in mind, Wang Li spoke boldly:
"Honored ones, I have a request. Though I possess the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, my path is one of combat."
"I have traveled far and wide, challenging formidable opponents to sharpen my skills and push my limits. Now that I stand before you three, I wish to challenge you in battle, to transcend my own boundaries through combat."
"As a gesture of sincerity, consider this a favor I owe you. If you ever require my assistance in the future, as long as it is within my power, I will not refuse—I will help you with all my strength."
The prospect of receiving a favor from Wang Li in exchange for a battle pleasantly surprised the three overlords. They had no intention of actively winning his favor, yet he had delivered himself to them.
The Ice Sky Snow Maiden spoke calmly:
"Human, we accept your request. You may challenge any one of us at any time. We will not refuse, but neither will we hold back. You must be prepared for that."
Wang Li was overjoyed and immediately declared:
"Then how about today? I've just obtained my eighth soul ring—this is the perfect opportunity to test my two new soul skills!"
With that, Wang Li instantly unleashed his domain. In the blink of an eye, it expanded nearly ten thousand meters, and within its boundaries, vitality surged. The frozen and desolate Extreme North was suddenly filled with new life, as countless plants grew at an astonishing rate.
In an instant, all the surrounding plants released a portion of their energy, merging into a vast, surging ocean of power. Yet, in the blink of an eye, Wang Li absorbed it all.
He was like a bottomless abyss, endlessly devouring the energy. Within mere moments, he had completely recovered to peak condition, effortlessly compensating for the immense soul power he had expended to resurrect the Purple Jade Celestial Ginseng.
The Ice Sky Snow Maiden was stunned. Wang Li was merely a Soul Douluo with eight soul rings, yet his domain's coverage was in no way inferior to her Snow Dance Glorious Sun.
The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion and the Titan Snow Demon King were equally shocked. They knew just how terrifyingly powerful it was for the Ice Sky Snow Maiden to extend her domain over ten thousand meters, and now this human had accomplished the same feat.
Could he truly be on par with the Ice Sky Snow Maiden?
At that moment, Wang Li gathered his soul power, his eyes flashing with brilliance. With both hands clapping together, he declared:
"Eighth Soul Skill—Celestial Transformation!"
Boom! Boom!
Before him, the Blue Silver Grass surged upward, growing wildly in the wind. But unlike before, the vines did not spread out individually. Instead, they intertwined, coiled, and wove together…
Endless blue light burst forth, and an overwhelming aura swept across the battlefield.
Between heaven and earth, a towering giant materialized.
It bore Wang Li's exact appearance, but its height exceeded two hundred meters. Its head touched the sky, its feet rooted in the earth. It radiated a domineering presence, exuding power that seemed capable of swallowing mountains and rivers whole.
Everyone was struck dumb with shock.
Even the Titan Snow Demon King, who stood over a hundred meters tall, now seemed like nothing more than a child in comparison. The sheer visual impact of this sight was beyond imagination.
Among them, the Purple Jade Celestial Ginseng was the most bewildered. His eyes were filled with confusion as he murmured:
"This… this is my power. If I possessed such strength, why would I have needed to flee from my tribulation in the first place?"
Indeed, this was his power, but it had fused with the Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, birthing an entirely new soul skill. The immense life force contained within allowed Blue Silver Grass to break free from its original form, manifesting in different shapes and structures.
The trunk soul bone of the Purple Jade Celestial Ginseng carried his inherent strength, granting Wang Li two new soul skills—Earth Escape Technique and Transformation Technique.
These were ultimate life-saving abilities.
With Earth Escape, Wang Li could instantly burrow a hundred meters underground and move freely beneath the surface. Paired with Transformation, he could alter his body while simultaneously changing his aura.
If he wished to remain hidden, virtually no one would be able to find him. For example, he could transform into Tang San, mimicking even his aura. Not even Tang Hao, Ah Yin, Xiao Wu, or the Shrek Academy members would be able to distinguish him at a glance. Only through careful observation of his speech patterns and mannerisms might they detect inconsistencies.
But now, it was time to focus.
Without hesitation, Wang Li leaped onto the giant's shoulder. He could fully control this colossal figure, and even he himself was astounded by the sheer terrifying power it possessed.
Sweeping his gaze over the three soul beasts, he locked onto the largest but weakest among them—the Titan Snow Demon King. His voice rang out loud and clear:
"Titan Snow Demon King, I challenge you!"
The Titan Snow Demon King, hearing that he was chosen first, raised his gaze toward the giant.
With a furious roar, he pounded his chest, letting out a thunderous bellow.
For the first time, he had been utterly overwhelmed in terms of sheer size.
His deep voice boomed across the battlefield:
"Human, I will not hold back!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The battle had begun.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Titan Snow Demon King took heavy steps forward, charging at the giant with thunderous momentum. Each footfall left a deep crater in the icy ground.
The earth trembled. The air roared. The terrifying pressure, carried by the violent wind, surged outward like an unstoppable tidal wave.
Standing atop the giant's shoulder, Wang Li gazed down at his opponent. Without hesitation, he commanded the colossal figure to strike.
With a single kick, the giant's foot shot out.
Boom! Boom!
The sheer speed of the kick broke the sound barrier, leaving behind explosive shockwaves. The Titan Snow Demon King, despite his charging speed, was sent flying just as swiftly as he had come.
His towering hundred-meter body hurtled through the air, smashing into a snowy mountain in the distance. The force of the impact sent a deep tremor through the peak, triggering an avalanche that buried him beneath a tidal wave of snow.
This was a soul beast with over 200,000 years of cultivation, a terrifying creature with the bloodline of the Titan Giant, blessed by an ancient Ice God—a beast whose strength was comparable to a Super Douluo.
And yet… he had been utterly overpowered.
"ROAR!"
A deafening roar erupted as the Titan Snow Demon King burst out from the snow, his fury burning like an inferno.
Humiliation.
An endless, unbearable humiliation consumed him. His massive fists pounded against his chest, his roars shaking the heavens as he activated his bloodline power.
"Titan's Strength!"
A surge of white light burst from his body. His muscles swelled as his size expanded, but even at his limit, he only reached 130 meters—still dwarfed by the 200-meter giant looming before him.
But Wang Li didn't care.
Controlling the giant, he didn't need fancy techniques—only the overwhelming power of his sheer size.
Each attack sent the Titan Snow Demon King flying, crashing, rolling—repeatedly beaten into the ground like a child being disciplined by an adult.
Fury consumed the soul beast as his scarlet eyes glowed with desperation.
Summoning every ounce of strength in his body, he let out a world-shaking roar:
"Extreme Frost Storm!"
The sky darkened instantly.
A monstrous blizzard erupted, raging winds and slicing snowflakes forming a catastrophic ice storm around the battlefield.
But Wang Li remained unfazed.
Controlling his giant form, he charged straight into the storm, his fists tearing through the swirling chaos.
With a single, devastating punch, he struck the Titan Snow Demon King square in the face.
CRACK!
The beast's head snapped sideways at an unnatural angle as his massive body was launched into the air. He crashed down with a thunderous BOOM, lying motionless upon the frozen battlefield.
Whether he had truly lost consciousness—or was merely pretending—it no longer mattered.
Seeing that the battle was settled, Wang Li halted his attacks.
With a thought, thick vines emerged, wrapping around the fallen soul beast as he activated his second soul skill—a powerful healing technique to mend the damage he had inflicted.
Then, without hesitation, his sharp gaze turned to the next opponent.
"Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, I challenge you!"
From the side, a small emerald-green figure floated forward.
Compared to the Titan Snow Demon King, her size was utterly insignificant—only 1.5 meters tall.
Yet the aura surrounding her was even more terrifying than his.
She gazed at Wang Li's giant form, her cold, melodious voice carrying a heavy tone:
"Human, you are truly powerful. An ordinary Soul Douluo is only comparable to a 70,000 or 80,000-year-old soul beast at best. Even with the sacrifice of the Purple Jade Celestial Ginseng, for you to possess such strength is... beyond my expectations."
"But I will defeat you, and not allow you the chance to challenge Snow Empress. Snow Empress, I, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, will protect."
A sense of helplessness flashed in the Ice Sky Snow Maiden's eyes. What had started with a serious atmosphere was rapidly becoming rather odd and unpredictable.
At this moment, the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion summoned her own domain:
"Eternal Domain!"
Under the suppression of the Blue Silver Domain, the Eternal Domain only covered a few hundred meters, but it still gave her an advantageous environment. She quickly mobilized her energy and used her innate skill:
"Rage of the Ice Emperor!"
The air around her shifted as her aura spiked. A green beam of light shot out from her mouth, moving at incredible speed. Despite the giant's attempt to dodge, the beam struck his left arm.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
The area hit by the beam quickly frosted over, forming solid ice that began to spread up the arm and across his body.
A chill, sharp and deadly, seeped deep into the giant's form. The terrifying energy of the freeze could kill anything in its path.
However, Wang Li had consumed the Eight-Star Profound Ice Grass, and his giant form, born from the Blue Silver Emperor, had nothing to fear from this chilling assault. In fact, he simply ignored the frost.
Instead, the giant raised his right arm, and with a tremendous display of strength, he smashed his left arm, shattering the ice and sweeping away the shards.
Wang Li felt a surge of excitement. He walked the path of life, and even a casual move from him could reach the peak of power. Laughing heartily, he declared:
"Now it's my turn!"
With a single stomp, the giant trembled the earth. A blurred shadow of immense strength and speed flashed forward.
A single punch flew toward the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, ripping the air with a deafening roar. The force was overwhelming, like the heavens themselves were about to collapse under the weight of it.
The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, taken completely by surprise, realized that her once unbeatable move had no effect on Wang Li. Astonished, yet still determined to retaliate, she shouted:
"Ice Emperor's Shield, Ice Emperor's Claw!"
Around her, an icy green shield emerged, forming a layer of ancient frost—impossible to break.
Simultaneously, the phantom of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion materialized behind her. It raised its massive claws and charged forward.
Smash!
The phantom shattered under the force of the giant's punch, but the green ice shield held firm. The punch didn't break it but sent the scorpion flying, including the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion herself.
With lightning speed, the giant pursued, relying on raw strength and speed, overwhelming the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, leaving her no chance to retaliate.
After a few moments, the ice shield broke. Wang Li seized the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion's body with his giant's hand. With a slight pressure, she screamed in pain.
Wang Li then released her and used his second soul skill to heal her injuries.
Once she regained her strength, he dropped her to the ground. As she landed, she turned to the Ice Sky Snow Maiden, her voice trembling with sorrow:
"Wuwu... Snow Empress, I failed. I couldn't protect you..."
The Ice Sky Snow Maiden ignored her, instead focusing on Wang Li and the giant beneath him. There was a grave look in her blue eyes.
A human with such strength—a Soul Douluo whose power rivaled beasts that had cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years—was something she had never expected. Her heart was filled with shock.
At that moment, Wang Li looked at the Ice Sky Snow Maiden with growing confidence. Defeating the Titan Snow Demon King and the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion had given him a solid understanding of his own power.
This body, this giant, felt limitless—wherever he stood, that place would be his battlefield.
With the aid of the Blue Silver Domain, he could draw endless energy to fuel his battles.
Raising his voice, Wang Li challenged:
"Ice Sky Snow Maiden, please give me your guidance!"
Without hesitation, the Ice Sky Snow Maiden allowed her long hair to flow, her aura rising exponentially. With a calm expression, she spoke:
"As you wish."
(End of chapter)