Qian Renxue made up her mind. If she could find her younger brother, she would rush up to hug him tightly, comforting him and making up for all the years he had spent alone in the outside world.
Seeing Qian Renxue cry tears of joy, Qian Daoliu completely understood her feelings.
Back when he confirmed that his own grandson was still alive, he had been just as emotional, even shedding old tears.
However…
Qian Daoliu sighed.
"Where exactly are you, my dear grandson…"
He had been searching for so long but had never found a single trace. It always felt like the boy was somewhere close, yet every time, he came up empty-handed.
He turned to look at the Angel God's statue.
"God, can you tell me how I can find him…"
He had only spoken those words as a casual complaint, not expecting anything in return.
But in the next moment, the Angel God's statue suddenly shone with golden light, catching Qian Daoliu completely off guard.
'So… the Angel God can respond even without kneeling and praying?'
The golden light from the statue illuminated Qian Renxue, making her lift her head as well.
Behind the statue, the shadowy figure of the Angel God slowly emerged.
Two grayish-white beads, wrapped in golden light, descended before Qian Daoliu.
"These are two Angel Inheritance Beads. As long as they are near the Angel Heir, they will emit a soft golden glow, confirming the heir's identity."
After explaining their function, the Angel God's figure faded away, and the statue returned to its original calm.
However, Qian Daoliu couldn't shake a strange feeling.
This Angel God… seemed a bit impatient.
'Can gods even be impatient?'
…
Star Dou Forest Core Region.
After Gu Yuena finished speaking, she exhaled slightly, releasing a fresh and delicate fragrance.
Looking at the breathtakingly beautiful Gu Yuena before him, Xue Tianyu found himself momentarily dazed.
However, his willpower was strong, and he quickly regained his composure.
"What's the condition?" Xue Tianyu asked.
Gu Yuena's face showed a hint of surprise.
'He actually resisted my charm?'
It seemed that this person might truly have the ability to accomplish what she wanted.
She took a step back, already forming an initial assessment of Xue Tianyu in her mind.
But whether or not she would help him still depended on how well he handled the task.
"Since you come from the Extreme North, you should know that there's a million-year soul beast hidden there."
"I do."
Xue Tianyu nodded.
'She's talking about the Skydream Ice Worm, right?'
That guy was quite famous in the Extreme North.
Xue Tianyu was curious—how did Gu Yuena know that the Skydream Ice Worm was there?
But that wasn't important. He looked into Gu Yuena's eyes, waiting for her next words.
"Bring it to me," Gu Yuena stated her condition. "If you do, I will help those two soul beasts survive their tribulation."
Gu Yuena had been recovering from her injuries for years, but relying solely on her own cultivation was too slow.
She needed a massive amount of energy.
The Skydream Ice Worm, with its terrifying reserves of energy, was the perfect source to replenish her strength.
Xue Tianyu's heart wavered.
'Just one Skydream Ice Worm in exchange for Xue Di and Bing Di's survival? That's a pretty good deal.'
But there was a problem.
Capturing the Skydream Ice Worm wasn't hard, but bringing it safely to the Star Dou Forest was another matter.
If it panicked and chose to self-destruct halfway, all his efforts would be wasted.
"The thing is, the Skydream Ice Worm is naturally cautious, paranoid, and emotionally fragile," Xue Tianyu thought for a moment before suggesting, "Why don't you come with us to the Extreme North? That way, we can catch it on the spot and bring it straight to you."
Although he made the proposal, he expected Gu Yuena to refuse.
After all, it was a long journey, and she would likely encounter unexpected troubles along the way.
He watched as Gu Yuena lowered her head in thought, already considering how to ensure that the Skydream Ice Worm wouldn't self-destruct during the capture.
However, after a long silence, Gu Yuena lifted her head and said firmly, "Alright, I'll go with you."
Xue Tianyu was stunned.
'She actually agreed…?'
This was the ruler of the entire Star Dou Forest.
"Hmm… Before we leave, I need to make a quick trip to the Heaven Dou Empire's royal city," Xue Tianyu explained. "Once I'm ready to head to the Extreme North, I'll come back for you."
"Alright."
Gu Yuena agreed without hesitation.
Looking at her, Xue Tianyu suddenly had a thought.
In terms of sheer power, was there anyone on the Douluo Continent stronger than Gu Yuena right now?
An idea struck him, and he focused his mind.
"Sign in—Gu Yuena!"
[Ding!]
[Congratulations! You have signed in with the most powerful being on the Douluo Continent—Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena! System unlocking an ultra-rare reward: Ancient Ice God Inheritance!]
"Ancient Ice God?!"
Xue Tianyu was shocked.
An Ancient… Ice God!
This was one of the most supreme deities.
A god from beyond this plane—one that the God Kings of the Douluo Divine Realm weren't even qualified to serve!
If Xue Tianyu inherited the Ancient Ice God's divine position, he would gain power that transcended even the God Realm itself.
'Douluo's God Kings?'
'Killing them would be about as easy as crushing ants.'
Xue Tianyu never expected that signing in with Gu Yuena would grant him such an…
'Insane reward?'
He couldn't think of a better word.
Even he felt this reward was absurdly powerful.
It completely erased any chance for others to compete.
With the Ancient Ice God's divine position, Xue Tianyu would be able to destroy the God Realm as easily as peeling peanuts.
-Ding!
[Would you like to activate the Ancient Ice God Inheritance now?]
"Activate it!"
Xue Tianyu's heart surged with anticipation.
He wanted to see what the Ancient Ice God was truly like.
[Understood. Activating the Ancient Ice God Inheritance…]
At that moment, right before Gu Yuena's eyes, Xue Tianyu suddenly closed his eyes and sat cross-legged.
Just as she was about to ask what he was doing, an ice-blue pillar of light descended from the sky, enveloping Xue Tianyu.
In an instant, an overwhelming cold surged through the entire core region.
The once-lush green grass froze solid in an instant.
It was as if the core region had transformed into the Extreme North.
The temperature plummeted.
Snowflakes began drifting down from the sky.
Ice and frost filled the air, radiating outward from Xue Tianyu and covering the entire core region.
Gu Yuena, who had been watching him closely, saw the reflection of a world of ice and snow in her violet eyes.
For the first time in countless years, she revealed an expression of shock.
This aura…
It gave her a sense of oppression from deep within her soul.
It was absolute.
The aura of a supreme god!