The Ice Jade Scorpion tribe gradually fell into a disadvantage.
One 80,000-year Ice Jade Scorpion seemed to be the leader of the tribe. It possessed considerable intelligence and directed its kin to group together, forming pairs and trios.
This way, even the tricky Iris Cold Sparrows would often slip up. Once entangled by surrounding Ice Jade Scorpions or impaled by their tail hooks in vital spots, their lives were essentially forfeit.
With this back and forth, the situation between the two sides gradually became balanced. They fought intensely, each side holding its own.
However.
A sudden appearance of a figure shattered the balance between the Ice Jade Scorpion tribe and the Iris Cold Sparrow tribe.
A streak of crimson light rapidly approached, directly charging into the Iris Cold Sparrow formation. The terrifying, blazing flames caused the Iris Cold Sparrow tribe to immediately lose formation.
In this core region of the Extreme North, Soul Beasts rarely encountered humans. In fact, most Soul Beasts, even those who had cultivated for tens of thousands of years, had never encountered a Soul Master.
Therefore, Lin Xiao's appearance was mistaken for another powerful Soul Beast. Only a few experienced, tens of thousands of years old Soul Beasts recognized Lin Xiao's identity.
Lin Xiao unleashed his Phoenix Domain, and the sky was instantly filled with a sea of fire.
The Ultimate Fire had a strong suppressive effect on the Iris Cold Sparrows. Even the Ice Jade Scorpions below felt the terror of the flames.
However, after fighting for a while, Lin Xiao voluntarily retracted his Phoenix Domain. This was because fighting in the core region of the Extreme North consumed an immense amount of Soul Power when using fire-attribute skills, making it an unwise choice.
So, Lin Xiao decided to change tactics.
Speaking of which, this was a move that showcased Lin Xiao's immense power, yet he had never used it in combat before.
"Exile Domain · Ten Thousand Souls Banner!"
A colossal, phantom image of an ice and snow castle appeared in the sky. Its appearance was exquisite and magnificent, but the moment the castle materialized, it brought an intensely chilling sensation to the Iris Cold Sparrow tribe.
This cold was different from the cold of the Extreme North.
It was a cold that could make one's soul tremble.
The next instant.
Countless chubby, adorable-looking snowmen emerged from the snow castle, traversing the land and flying everywhere.
As soon as these snowmen touched an Iris Cold Sparrow, they would open their large mouths and bite fiercely. While they caused no physical damage, they made the Iris Cold Sparrows cry out in extreme pain, as if their souls had been severely wounded.
Even more of them fell heavily to the ground.
Even if they weren't completely shattered, they were immediately dealt with by the surrounding Ice Jade Scorpions.
Among the many snowmen, there was a larger one wearing a red cape, a crown, and holding a scepter. It was clearly much stronger than the other snowmen.
Every time it attacked, the Iris Cold Sparrows it hit would fall from the sky, only to be devoured by the Ice Jade Scorpions below.
This Snow King was none other than Ancestor Tang Chen.
His life was legendary. He was renowned throughout the world in life, and after death, he became the Snow King in the snow castle, content with his lot.
Cough cough... In any case, he wasn't mistreated.
If the Slaughter King was a king, why couldn't the Snow King be a king?
The Iris Cold Sparrow tribe was utterly routed by Lin Xiao alone. The leader, a 70,000-year-old Iris Cold Sparrow, saw this and quickly ordered its tribe to retreat.
Lin Xiao did not stop them.
His Exile Domain had range limitations.
Since he had already repelled the Iris Cold Sparrow tribe, it was best to know when to stop.
Lin Xiao slowly descended, landing not far from the Ice Jade Scorpion tribe.
The dense mass of Ice Jade Scorpions immediately rushed over, surrounding Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao was not alarmed by this. He simply stood there calmly, waiting for what would happen next.
At this moment, the Ice Jade Scorpion tribe suddenly parted, creating a path. From within emerged an exceptionally massive Ice Jade Scorpion, its shell ferocious and imposing, its claws and fangs bared in a display of power.
It was the 80,000-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion leader.
Before reaching 100,000 years of cultivation, Soul Beasts, despite having considerable intelligence, were not capable of speaking human language.
Fortunately, Lin Xiao had his methods.
He utilized the Soul Skill of the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's million-year Head Soul Bone, establishing a spiritual link between himself and the 80,000-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion leader, enabling unobstructed communication.
"Hello."
Lin Xiao's voice suddenly echoed in the mind of the 80,000-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion leader. It glanced at him with great surprise, then seemed to understand.
"Human?"
"Yes."
"Why are you in the core region of the Extreme North? And why are you helping us?"
"For the sake of this transaction, if possible, I wish to meet your monarch."
The 80,000-year Ice Jade Scorpion leader said vigilantly:
"Why do you wish to see our King? I warn you, although your strength is great, you are no match for the King."
"That Iris Cold Sparrow clan only provoked us intentionally when the King was away."
"The King dislikes humans."
The Ice Empress was not easy to get along with.
Even among Soul Beasts, she was considered extremely dangerous.
The Ice Empress was decisive in her actions, extremely arrogant and overbearing. The prerequisite for equal communication with her was to be more powerful than her.
Lin Xiao said:
"I harbor no ill will towards you or your King. I have come to help your King, regarding a 400,000-year Heavenly Tribulation."
Soul Beasts' Heavenly Tribulations were no trifling matter.
They were almost always a matter of life and death.
This was also the reason why Ferocious Beasts were so rare.
It wasn't as simple as living long enough to become a Ferocious Beast King.
Otherwise, this world would likely be filled with cunning Ferocious Beasts everywhere.
The 80,000-year Ice Jade Scorpion leader was somewhat surprised.
How did this human know that the King would face a Heavenly Tribulation in another ten thousand years?
As the matter was of great importance, it warned him:
"From my understanding of humans, they are the most cunning and deceitful. Because you helped us deal with the Iris Cold Sparrow clan this time, I will issue you a warning."
"The King hates being deceived the most."
"The King also detests humans the most."
"If you are determined to see the King, I can help relay your message, but you will have to bear all consequences yourself."
Lin Xiao smiled faintly.
"That would be wonderful. Thank you for your trouble."
...
The Ice Empress was out, but she would return soon. During this time, Lin Xiao set up camp not far from the Ice Jade Scorpion tribe.
He caused no trouble for the Ice Jade Scorpion tribe.
A week later.
The Ice Empress returned to the tribe.
Lin Xiao was brewing tea in his tent, using the pure, natural snow water from the Extreme North. He was brewing flower tea grown in the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
The aroma drifted far.
Suddenly, Lin Xiao's keen senses detected a powerful presence approaching.
Extremely dangerous.
He walked out of the tent.
He saw a scorpion, one and a half meters long, its entire body crystal clear, like flawless crystal, emitting a faint, ethereal green glow. It stood outside his tent, its pair of green eyes staring at him coldly.
A terrifying, ferocious aura emanated from it.
"So beautiful!"
Lin Xiao exclaimed sincerely.
At this moment, he understood why the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, that big bug, was so infatuated with the Ice Empress. Even from a human perspective, the Ice Empress's scorpion form was exquisitely beautiful to the extreme.
It was a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship.
Like an artwork meticulously designed by the Creator, it simply wasn't in human form
-----------
Machine Translation by: https://beta.randomtranslator.com/
Read 1111+ original & fanfic translations in English, Español, Português, Deutsch, Français, or Русский at: https://beta.randomtranslator.com/
Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/NSWvfN7vua
-----------https://inkstone.webnovel.com/novels/view/33277706100775505