Chapter 165 I want to go home!

Chapter 165: I Want to Go Home!

Seeing the dozens of colorful lights competing fiercely, Old Wang suddenly felt something was amiss. This might be a one-time channel, and he had paid good money for it.

Without mentioning anything else, in terms of speed, his supreme Dazizai Universe Transmission Technique was top-notch. When it came to racing, they were only fit to eat dust!

Waving the realm tablet, power surged as Wang Feng rapidly charged toward the lights.

In the Soul Realm, the concepts of time and space were not four-dimensional. The competition among other light bands was already very intense, and anyone who could enter the Soul Realm was undoubtedly a top powerhouse from the Nine Heavens Continent. Everyone had underestimated the competitors this time, thinking there would be at most two or three people, but the situation exceeded expectations.

However, their situations were not too different, making the competition particularly fierce. If they could fight in the Soul Realm, it would have been a bloodbath by now.

At that moment, a golden light passed them with an unimaginable and incredible speed... It seemed to even turn back and look at them...

This...

Wang Feng looked at the lights trailing behind him. Damn, it seems everyone's technical level is about the same. Three of the best were just at the Seventh Order level. Tsk tsk, but to achieve this must have cost a fortune, what a waste of money.

Goodbye, I'm claiming this spot first!

Wang Feng quickly took the lead, rushing toward the coordinates. As he calculated, if it were an ordinary α5, he would have lost big time, but the premium version was perfect. The little mermaid was still reliable.

Clearly seeing Wang Feng take the lead, the other soul bodies became agitated, trying to accelerate, but their speed increase was limited. Meanwhile, Wang Feng was far ahead.

The blinding light, like the sun, was right in front of him. Old Wang couldn't help but want to shout, reaching out suddenly to grab it.

He grabbed it!

A massive energy pulled him in.

Perfect!

Inside the light, a brilliant pearl floated. The moment Wang Feng entered, something resembling an eye opened on it.

What’s the point of showing off!

Wang Feng grabbed it, damn, the energy was almost gone. "I want to go home!"

After shouting, his elation turned cold. The soul crystal's energy was depleted, and the realm tablet vibrated, signaling its final protection.

Boom...

I want to go home...

With his last bit of consciousness, Wang Feng cried out, hoping the heavens would hear his plea.

...

In the Northern Region, the Ten Thousand Frozen Lands.

This was the northwest of the League of Blades, where perpetual snow and ice-covered mountains formed a natural barrier against the Nine Gods Empire.

It was summer, the most beautiful season here. There were no heavy snows blocking the sky, and the cold sun hung high without being too glaring.

The sunlight illuminated a city below, casting dazzling, long, colorful auroras in the air, mesmerizing to behold. But to the Ice Spirit Clan, this beautiful sight was commonplace and even associated with certain legends.

In a magnificent palace, a maid sweeping the snow looked up at the colorful auroras. "Heavenly blessings; surely a divine being has arrived."

"Don't speak nonsense," a gentle voice said. "Heaven blesses the Ice Spirits; the auroras are merely natural phenomena."

The maid jumped, turning to see a graceful woman wearing a furry snow cap and a light blue dress.

The maid patted her chest, relieved it was the princess. Otherwise, such idle talk might have led to reprimands. The greatest divine being was, of course, the owner of this place.

She bowed respectfully. "Princess, forgive me for my loose tongue."

"No worries. Don’t say such things again. Go back to your work."

Watching the maid hurry away, Xue Zhiyu shook her head slightly.

The Ice Spirit Kingdom was one of the principalities of the League of Blades. Despite their small population, the Ice Spirits possessed exceptional talents and combat prowess, playing a crucial role in battles against the Nine Gods. After the war, they became one of the top countries in the League.

Of course, being in a remote location, even with increased interaction with other principalities and the establishment of the Ice Spirit Holy Sanctuary teaching advanced knowledge and concepts, some old beliefs remained deeply ingrained, such as the divine myths surrounding the auroras.

Xue Zhiyu couldn't help but recall what Karida had once said, "Change doesn't happen overnight. It's not about forcing it but adapting and learning from each other. Each clan will eventually find its own path."

These words were profound. She aspired to be like Karida—self-reliant, visionary, and willing to make her dreams a reality.

Xue Zhiyu pushed open the palace doors, ready for another round of debate.

"Father, you summoned me," she said respectfully, her manners impeccable.

On the main seat sat a middle-aged man with a kind face and blue hair identical to Xue Zhiyu's, a unique symbol of the Ice Spirit royal family.

Xue Cangbo, the current king of the Ice Spirit Kingdom, was not an ambitious ruler but had governed the kingdom efficiently, elevating its status within the League. He advocated peace, maintaining a balance between the League, the Nine Gods, and the Sea Clan, which suited the Ice Spirit Kingdom's interests. However, his seemingly gentle yet rebellious daughter caused him considerable headache, especially since meeting Karida three years ago, which had influenced her character.

Her silver-haired mother sat beside him, while her sister Xuecai, who had been there for a while, winked at her with a complex expression, conveying an important message only she could understand.

Xue Cangbo smiled kindly. "Winter has passed. How is the Ice Spirit Holy Sanctuary doing? Shouldn't it be opening soon?"

"It's scheduled for next Monday," Xue Zhiyu replied respectfully. "Most of the sanctuary disciples have returned. I've been busy helping the mentors prepare for the opening. Please forgive me for not visiting you earlier, Father."

"Haha, the sanctuary has cultivated many excellent talents for our Ice Spirit Kingdom. Preparing for the opening is essential. As the president of the Autonomous Council, you should indeed be busy. What sin is there?" Xue Cangbo said with a smile. "Your mother and I were discussing the cancellation of this year's Hero Tournament. You had a team, didn't you? We were worried you might be upset."

Xuecai looked eager to join the conversation, but Xue Cangbo ignored her.

"Thank you for worrying, Mother. It's just a tournament. No need to be upset. Besides, I don't think the Nine Gods' goal was just this," Xue Zhiyu nodded.

"Oh?" Xue Cangbo asked with interest. "Tell me more."

"These years, the Holy Sanctuary has promoted the Hero Tournament for two main reasons. First, to train its disciples through actual combat. Second, the tournament has become an entertainment event, a double-edged sword. Do you think the Nine Gods care? I believe they must have a follow-up plan. From what we see now, if the League of Blades takes a step back, the Nine Gods will take a step forward."

Xue Cangbo smiled. "Your reasoning is sound, but do you think you're the only one who has thought of this? Are all others fools?"

Xue Zhiyu bowed slightly. "Father, understanding the truth is one thing, but being willing to face it and find solutions is key. Many issues require effort to resolve. The competition over Dragon City has been ongoing for some time, and ultimately, everyone needs an explanation."

Xue Cangbo felt reassured. He had no sons, and Xue Zhiyu was destined to be the future queen of the Ice Spirit Kingdom. Her intelligence and foresight were her strengths, but her youthful impetuosity was also a problem. "Zhiyu, understand that you are first a princess of the Ice Spirit Kingdom, and secondly a disciple of the Holy Sanctuary. The League of Blades is not our Ice Spirit Kingdom's League. We can only represent a part. Actions must be measured, as every move affects the whole."

As for the speculations about Dragon City, frankly, Xue Cangbo did not believe it would truly happen. The Holy Sanctuary had always advocated peace, despite the emergence of the radical faction led by Karida. However, power still rested with the old guard. Even if things became tense in Dragon City, a real war was unlikely.

"Our daughter lacks a bit of political acumen," Xue Cangbo turned to Empress Aona beside him and said with a smile, "Don't you agree?"

"The princess is naturally gifted, Your Majesty. You set too high a standard. When you were young, you weren't even as wise as Zhiyu."

"Ahem, times have changed," Xue Cangbo laughed. "Zhiyu's coming-of-age ceremony is at the end of this year. It's time she learned state affairs. But this girl is still alone, without anyone to support her..."

"Father, please!" Xuecai couldn't hold back any longer and interrupted. She had arrived earlier and knew that Father had just been discussing the marriage proposal with Mother. So from the moment her sister entered, she kept giving her signals, but her sister didn't catch on, allowing Father to steer the conversation this way: "What era are we living in? Arranged marriages? Our Holy Sanctuary values free love..."

"Silence!" Xue Cangbo was never as gentle with his younger daughter as he was with his elder. Now she dared to speak out of turn, "When do adults need your input! Your sister spent four years at the Holy Sanctuary and learned maturity and composure. What did you learn in half a year there? Nothing but mischief! Didn't they teach you manners at the Ice Spirit Holy Sanctuary!"

Xuecai reluctantly closed her mouth, showing no sign of remorse, and kept making faces at Xue Zhiyu.

"Aota is Mother's nephew, my cousin. I only feel sibling affection towards him." Xue Zhiyu did not look at her sister. She did not possess her sister's clever tactics. Kneeling on one knee, she said, "Moreover, I have made a grand vow to emulate the travels of Senior Karida. Once I return after my studies, I wish to dedicate my life to the people of the Ice Spirit Kingdom. If I were to get engaged now, I would be constrained by marriage, unable to fulfill my aspirations. Please forgive me, Father!"

"Zhiyu, you need to understand two points: Aurora City is a free port, while we are an independent principality; Karida represents a family tradition, while we are royalty." Xue Cangbo stood up, looking down at his kneeling daughter, exuding the authority of a ruler. In the enclosed room, faint sounds of wind and snow could be heard as he sternly said, "Your situation is entirely different from Karida's. Blind imitation is meaningless! Besides, Karida is known within the Holy Sanctuary as a right-wing figure, advocating constant readiness. Such an ambitious person will eventually be expelled from the Holy Sanctuary. Do you want to follow her?"

Xue Zhiyu remained clear-minded.

Senior Karida's stance was not about challenging but about being prepared and using military deterrence. This was the only way to deal with the Nine Gods, deliberately misinterpreted by her political opponents who labeled her as right-wing.

The bold spirit of Senior Karida's travels was something Xue Zhiyu had always admired. Unaffected by her father's presence, she calmly said, "Please calm down, Father. My desire to travel the world is simply to meet outstanding individuals and broaden my horizons. It has nothing to do with Senior Karida's ideology."