"The Snow Emperor is already like this, do you think you're stronger than her?"
"Uh..."
She was just too worried about the Snow Emperor's condition and eager to go forward to investigate, but she ignored the fact that if she rushed up, there was a high probability she would also turn into a small loli ice sculpture.
"Then what should we do?"
Ning Bei glanced at her speechlessly, then directly withdrew her into his Sea of Consciousness to keep Tian Meng company.
"I'll do it, you go back and stay put for now."
After withdrawing the Ice Emperor, Ning Bei looked solemnly in the direction the light source was coming from and slowly walked forward.
Similar to the black mist on the ground, the area where the light source was located also couldn't be explored with spiritual power, which meant this place was likely also the work of a god.
As he got closer and saw the glowing object clearly, Ning Bei was suddenly startled.
"A skeleton?"
That's right, what was emitting the dazzling light was a skeleton. Unlike the weathered white bones of ordinary people who had died many years ago, the bones of this corpse were crystal clear, like a work of art, emitting an ice crystal color glow. If one felt carefully, they could even sense a faint pressure from the skeleton, indicating the extraordinary nature of its owner during their lifetime.
"Ice God, could it be this skeleton that trapped Snow'er?"
"I'm not sure, but I think it's very likely."
Just as Ning Bei was about to move closer to investigate, a white light suddenly shot out from his heart area, accurately hitting the skeleton right in front of him. In an instant, the corpse burst into brilliant light under the astonished gazes of the three of them.
"Hiss, what terrifying pressure."
Even relying on Ning Bei's spiritual sea, Tian Meng and the Ice Emperor were trembling with fear from the pressure, which was enough to show how terrifying this person was during their lifetime.
Just as he raised his full guard to deal with the situation that was about to unfold, the white bones suddenly transformed into a woman with an extremely beautiful face and ice-blue long hair, appearing before Ning Bei.
"It's been a long time, successor."
"Ice... Ice God?"
"That's right. Originally, we wouldn't have had the chance to talk face-to-face again, but the residual energy in the Ice God's Heart resonated with my remains, which is why we have this meeting."
Seeing that the person in front of him was the former Ice God, the two beasts in the Sea of Consciousness immediately didn't even dare to breathe heavily, while Ning Bei's eyes lit up.
"Perhaps I can call you Skadi?"
"Hmm? You actually know my name. Did you encounter some special existence?"
Skadi seemed a little surprised, feeling puzzled that Ning Bei could accurately say her name.
"Yes, in the Star Dou Great Forest, there is the Silver Dragon King, who is a split part of the Dragon God's soul. This junior has some interactions with her."
"So that's it."
Hearing that it was related to the Dragon God, Skadi nodded in understanding, but she didn't seem to care much about these matters.
"Do you have any other questions? You can ask now. I can't maintain this state for too long. The remaining energy of the Ice God's Heart is still needed for the God Test and cannot be wasted here."
"Hmm? Even if you gather the Ice God's Heart and body, you still can't be resurrected?"
Skadi shook her head expressionlessly.
"There are many things you don't understand. Who says having eternal life is necessarily a good thing?"
"Hmm?"
Ning Bei's heart stirred. From the woman's words, it sounded as if becoming a god wasn't a good thing, which made him more cautious. Skadi seemed to have seen through his thoughts.
"You don't need to think so much. For you, becoming a god will still have many benefits."
"Yes, then may I ask, senior, how do I begin my Ninth Trial?"
Ning Bei thought about it. If he couldn't become a god, he might be at the mercy of that little punk in the future. At that time, how could he have the mood to consider the drawbacks of becoming a god? So, he quickly took the opportunity to ask about the Ninth Trial.
"Sufficient energy. Only with sufficient energy can the Road to Godhood for the Ninth Trial be opened. But unfortunately, the remaining energy in my Ice God's Heart seems insufficient to open the passage for you."
Hearing this, Skadi explained the reason for the delay of the Ninth Trial, which made Ning Bei suddenly realize. He had actually forgotten about this. One must know that both the Sea God and Angel God's Ninth Trials required Limit Douluos to sacrifice themselves to replenish energy before the passage to godhood could be opened. Why should he be an exception?
"I see. Thank you for letting me know, senior. I think I know what to do."
"Oh? You have a way to replenish the energy? You should know that this energy gap won't be small."
"I have a way, junior. My first Spirit can replenish this energy."
"Is that so? The first time we met, I noticed your Spirit was extremely powerful. I didn't expect it to have such an ability."
"Hehe, just luck, just luck."
Ning Bei rubbed his nose, showing a humble expression. Anyway, if asked, it was all just luck.
Skadi didn't mind and looked at the Snow Emperor ice sculpture behind Ning Bei, revealing a slight smile.
"To actually try to communicate with my remains using that little bit of remaining soul power of hers, she's simply overestimating herself."
"Uh..."
At this point, Ning Bei, including the two beasts in his Sea of Consciousness, understood how the Snow Emperor had been frozen. They immediately showed awkward smiles, especially the Ice Emperor, who had still wanted to rush up and try, even with the Snow Emperor's example before her.
As Skadi waved her hand and removed the ice, the Snow Emperor immediately regained her freedom and respectfully came forward to bow.
"Thank you, Ice God."
"No need. The current Ice God is him."
After refusing the Snow Emperor's bow, Skadi turned her gaze back to Ning Bei.
"Successor, your talent is very good. I believe you can succeed."
Seeing that Skadi intended to fall into a long slumber again, Ning Bei immediately spoke up to stop her:
"Senior, don't rush. Can I ask why the Asura God repeatedly interferes with matters on the Douluo Continent?"
Skadi raised her eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit surprised, because the Asura God Ning Bei described was completely different from the one in her impression.
"Are you sure it was the Asura God who acted?"
"Hmm? This shouldn't be wrong, right? Isn't Slaughter City something he left on the Douluo Continent?"
After a moment of thought, Skadi voiced her guess.
"In my impression, he should be a completely impartial person, even to the point of being somewhat unfeeling. Logically, he wouldn't do such a thing. If it's truly as you say, something must have happened in the God Realm, or perhaps Shura sensed something that even he found troublesome, and thus laid out these means."
"Hmm?"
Hearing this explanation, Ning Bei fell silent for a moment. It wasn't that he didn't believe Skadi's judgment about Shura. Regardless of the reason for interfering in the affairs of the Douluo Continent, if it came at the cost of sacrificing the people or forces he cared about, Ning Bei would never agree.
As for what difficult matters the God Realm had that even Shura found troublesome, he would deal with those after becoming a god and going to the God Realm.
"I understand, Senior."
"The Ninth Trial won't be difficult for you. I wish you success, successor."
After speaking, Skadi's eyes gradually dimmed. A white light shot directly from her body into Ning Bei's heart, and then she transformed back into a skeleton, lying on the ice.
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