Chapter 7: The Real Frost North Snow (6)
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“Dong… Dong… Dong…”
High as the sky, resembling a pyramid, the Mount Sumeru suddenly echoed with slow, heavy bell tolls.
The gods scattered across this divine mountain, led by the twenty heavens, were caught off guard.
Some lower-ranked gods, who had barely graced the Divine Realm for less than ten thousand years, were utterly baffled. Since they had moved into the Sumeru Mountain, they had never heard a bell toll before.
They started asking each other what on earth was going on.
A calm mid-tier god explained, “The bell is rung only when a high-ranking god falls. It’s a heads-up for all the divine beings.”
The lower-ranked gods were flabbergasted.
“This… this can’t be! Isn’t it said that only the twenty heavens can be called high-ranking gods?”
“Exactly! The twenty heavens are the strongest in the divine realm! A few thousand years for them is just a blink of an eye! How could one of them…”
“The only ones who can threaten the twenty heavens are… well, the twenty heavens themselves. Are we saying something’s gone down among them?”
“No way! It’s impossible! The twenty heavens are the pillars of the divine realm! Da Fantian has long ordered that they cannot fight amongst themselves. Anyone who breaks that rule gets kicked out of the high-ranking club!”
“So, according to you… is it possible that a transcendent being who could threaten high-ranking gods has appeared among mortals?”
Hearing the anxious chatter from the lower-ranked gods, the mid-tier god smiled lightly. “Gods have their day of birth and their day of demise.”
The lower-ranked gods exchanged puzzled looks.
“Are you saying that this powerful being who took out one of the twenty heavens could become a god themselves in the future?”
“Surely not! Would the divine realm allow such reckless fools to barge in and gather godhood?”
The mid-tier god replied, “Of course it won’t be that simple. You all became lower-ranked gods after countless trials. Some may be incredibly powerful but lack godhood. Even if they killed a high-ranking god, what would that amount to?”
“But who could this fallen high-ranking god be?”
“I’m curious too. I heard that among the twenty heavens, there are several factions depending on how they achieve godhood. They’ll want revenge for their fallen comrade, right?”
As the lower-ranked gods debated, three figures with golden trails suddenly shot out from the peak of Mount Sumeru.
They immediately fell silent, fearing their chatter might reach the high-ranking gods’ ears and land them in hot water.
However, their boring training lives made them curious about everything. Some lower-ranked gods attempted to follow the golden traces, soon influencing everyone to do the same.
Before long, all eyes on Mount Sumeru turned towards the Asking Dao Continent, the site of the Broad-eyed Heavenly King’s demise—
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Asking Dao Continent.
At the very moment of the Broad-eyed Heavenly King’s fall, radiant light burst forth, transforming night back into day in an instant.
The celestial soldiers accompanying him were instantly engulfed in flames, reduced to ash.
They were mere attendants of the Broad-eyed Heavenly King; as long as their master lived, so would they. But now that he had perished, their existence lost all foundation.
The flood waters hadn’t receded immediately, but the level had dropped nearly half.
For the ice wall standing a hundred meters high, unless another colossal wave brewed up, the flood posed little threat to the Sky Tower.
At this moment, people still could hardly believe their eyes.
Even though the enemies led by the Broad-eyed Heavenly King had vanished, most felt stuck in a state of utter shock.
This is just too dramatic!
They had thought all hope was lost, just waiting to be slaughtered by the gods.
But the next second, the arrogant, cold boss enemy was cleanly taken down by the Female Emperor with a swift sword through the heart.
Then came another stab through the neck, showing no mercy to the enemy.
It was as if that god stood no chance at all and was effortlessly taken down.
Yet anyone who’s clashed with a god before knew the level of dominance they held. Even top-tier specialists of the three races couldn’t come close without being utterly crushed, let alone engage in close combat.
Yet just like that, the Female Emperor brought the enemy to ruin in two mere sword strikes.
One must say, she had indeed acquired power beyond that of a deity.
Though none understood how she achieved this, the results were undeniable and left no room for doubt.
“Ahhh…”
Finally, the Sky Tower erupted in cheers that could shatter the heavens.
Long-suppressed emotions poured out like a flood, lighting up every face with joy.
Survivors basked in the bittersweet aftermath and couldn’t help but shed tears while shouting, “Long live Your Majesty!”
Without a doubt, it was the Female Emperor, the first ruler of the Great Dao Empire, who saved them once more from the clutches of d*ath!
At this moment, people needed no direction.
They knelt, even the typically proud elites of the three races disregarded the ruins beneath them and wholeheartedly laid prostrate, singing praises for the greatness of the Female Emperor.
【Godhood value has reached maximum. You qualify for promotion to lower-ranked god.】
This line suddenly popped up in Frost North Snow’s retina, but she remained cool and indifferent, seemingly uninterested in the system’s notifications.
【Would you like to upgrade to lower-ranked god, becoming the new master of Asking Dao Continent? Y/N】
The system prompted again.
Frost North Snow replied coolly, “Save your silly tricks, Di Shitian.”
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【……】
Inside Mount Sumeru,
Di Shitian, the long-haired god in female attire, rubbed his forehead with a chuckle, “Oh dear, I’ve been found out. What now?”
Zizaitian, who stood nearby, laughed out loud, “I told you this girl seems a little unusual. You didn’t buy it, and look, she just called you out!”
【Since when did you know I swapped the system?】
Frost North Snow replied, “Not telling. But if you expect me to keep taking out the remaining three heavenly kings for you, you’d better zip it.”
【…… Fine.】
Di Shitian slowly stood up, gazing out at the picturesque, ethereal scenery floating in the clouds.
For some reason, he felt she might know more than he imagined.
“This woman is quite fascinating.”
Zizaitian yawned, “I say, let’s first see if the three brothers of the Broad-eyed Heavenly King can avenge him before making any plans.”
“True. One against three? Surely she can’t really have that kind of strength, can she?”
Di Shitian’s expression grew serious. “Why didn’t I notice this before?”
“It’s simple. Either she’s been hiding it really well, or she’s just awakened her powers. Some uniquely gifted individuals can achieve godhood through enlightenment, while most gods have to endure centuries of trials and tribulations.” Zizaitian explained.
“So, which one is she?” Di Shitian pondered deeply.
