Bear Lord has already endured the fourth lightning tribulation.
Jiang Mian clenched his fists, feeling a surge of worry for Bear Lord.
At this moment, although Bear Lord's body was covered in bloodstains, the luster of his fur was even more golden and brilliant; this should be the gift bestowed upon Bear Lord by the heavenly tribulation.
Although crossing the heavenly tribulation was a near-death experience, once he passed this threshold, an unprecedented opportunity and improvement awaited Bear Lord.
Taking advantage of the gap, Bear Lord swallowed all the spirit herbs in one gulp; the glowing light of the spirit herbs and the golden light emanating from Bear Lord himself complemented each other, creating a magnificent picture.
Jiang Mian left Zhu Zhuqing where she was and took a few steps closer to Bear Lord, hoping he could help Bear Lord increase his chances of success.
The fifth stage of heavenly lightning poured down.
Its magnificent spectacle was like the Yellow River's water descending from the heavens; even Bear Lord couldn't help but let out continuous screams under the baptism of such thunder!
"Jiang Mian, be careful!"
Zhu Zhuqing's sharp eyes saw that after a bolt of lightning was blocked by Bear Lord, its lingering power remained undiminished and shot straight towards Jiang Mian.
Zhu Zhuqing gritted her teeth and instantly made a decision.
"First Spirit Ability, Hell Rush Stab."
In an instant, Zhu Zhuqing had already arrived beside Jiang Mian; she looked deeply at Jiang Mian, then hugged him tightly.
The kindness Jiang Mian had shown her, she never expected to repay with her life.
She was unwilling, but she would never regret it.
The imagined pain did not appear; Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes and found herself quietly nestled in Jiang Mian's arms, with snowflakes drifting around, creating a very beautiful scene.
Jiang Mian's expression was normal, and he couldn't help but curve his lips as he looked at the handsome and beautiful figure standing in front of him and Zhu Zhuqing.
The ruler of the Extreme North, Snow Empress!
"So this was Di Tian's arrangement."
Although Jiang Mian didn't understand what help Snow Empress could offer Bear Lord, since it was Di Tian's arrangement, he would simply obey.
"You are Jiang Mian?"
Snow Empress turned her head, her cold eyes fixed on Jiang Mian, and she said lightly, "Entrusting the future of Spirit Beasts to a child like you, has Di Tian gone senile?"
"Senior Snow Empress, whether Di Tian is truly wise or senile, I believe you know better than I do."
Jiang Mian faced this Spirit Beast, which was even stronger than Bear Lord, without the slightest fear.
Since she could say such words, it meant that Di Tian must have reached a consensus with her, so Jiang Mian would not be afraid, nor was there anything to be afraid of.
"Hmph," Snow Empress sneered, and a trace of extreme ice suddenly condensed on her finger; she merely tapped Jiang Mian's glabella lightly, and Jiang Mian instantly felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
The blood throughout his body seemed to have frozen, and his limbs were stiff.
"What are you doing!"
Zhu Zhuqing observed Jiang Mian's state immediately; she stood in front of Jiang Mian, looking at Snow Empress with an angry expression.
Snow Empress gave a cold smile and said nothing; Jiang Mian endured the pain and quickly pulled Zhu Zhuqing, signaling her not to be impulsive.
"If you move forcefully, you might tear your muscles and internal organs," Snow Empress said lightly.
"Senior, why go so far?" Jiang Mian chuckled, completely ignoring Snow Empress's warning; even though his limbs were stiff as iron, Jiang Mian still walked in front of Zhu Zhuqing, shielding her behind him.
"Interesting," Snow Empress suddenly laughed, "Di Tian said that becoming your Spirit Beast would not affect anything, but cultivation could improve very quickly?"
"That's right," Jiang Mian nodded, "Whether you are by my side or not, your cultivation will improve very rapidly."
"Are you level forty?" Snow Empress asked.
"Just reached level forty," Jiang Mian smiled slightly, "Isn't that a coincidence?"
"I can let you capture me, but I cannot follow you for a while," Snow Empress said, "My Extreme North cannot be without a master for a day."
"Okay."
Jiang Mian did not voice his doubts; he felt that since Snow Empress had already said so much, he shouldn't push his luck, after all, with Bear Lord by his side, he could already sweep across the world with no rivals, so one more or one less didn't make much difference.
Snow Empress suddenly held something in her hands; she gently clasped her hands together, and Jiang Mian only felt an itch on his glabella, not knowing what Snow Empress had done.
"This mark will allow me to observe your situation at all times," Snow Empress extended her slender fingers and pointed at Jiang Mian's glabella, saying, "I can also find you with this mark; once I handle the matters in the Extreme North, I will naturally come to find you."
"Then please come in first."
Jiang Mian had pulled out a Poké Ball at some point; he said, "It doesn't matter whether you are by my side or not; after becoming my Spirit Beast, your cultivation year limit will increase very quickly, you can try it first."
"Alright."
The Poké Ball emitted a red light, encompassing Snow Empress within it; the Poké Ball barely even trembled, and the capture was successful immediately.
Is this the power of willingness?
Jiang Mian was about to pick up the Poké Ball from the ground when Snow Empress actually walked out of it herself.
"A very strange feeling," Snow Empress observed the flow of spiritual energy around her and couldn't help but exclaim, "It's indeed much faster than before."
Jiang Mian felt the changes within himself. Sure enough, he now had an additional extreme ice attribute within his body.
He actually felt this was a bit redundant; with so many fierce beasts as bodyguards, what was the use of adding so many abilities to himself?
Now, apart from those three 99-level Titled Douluo, who else in the world could Jiang Mian not instantly kill?
"Hey, did you guys forget about me..."
As the last heavenly lightning bolt fell, the thunderclouds in the sky had dissipated, and Bear Lord was full of vigor, not at all like a Spirit Beast who had just experienced a lightning tribulation.
He jumped between Jiang Mian and Snow Empress and laughed, "I didn't expect Snow Empress to also willingly become your Spirit Beast; you're a lucky kid."
"Bear Lord, who is known for his brutality, seems quite convinced by this little guy."
Snow Empress chuckled, and her body transformed into snowflakes, disappearing from where she stood.
"Jiang Mian, wait for me..."
"Jiang Mian awaits Senior's return."
Jiang Mian clasped his fists and bowed towards the direction Snow Empress had left.
"Everything's done, what should we do next?" Bear Lord scratched his head and laughed, "I feel incredibly strong right now."
"Don't be foolish and go pick a fight with Di Tian, alright?" Jiang Mian raised an eyebrow, reminding him, "At least wait until I've raised you to 800,000 years before talking about it."
Bear Lord laughed heartily, patted Jiang Mian's shoulder, and said no more.
"Zhuqing, do you want to go back to the Star Luo Empire to see?" Jiang Mian looked at Zhu Zhuqing and asked with a smile.
"No," Zhu Zhuqing shook her head decisively, "I will never go back until I've made something of myself."
"Then the Soul Master Competition, held every five years, is two years away; are you interested in participating?" Jiang Mian asked.
The Soul Master Competition, a competition where young talents from the entire continent participate, has always been jointly organized by Spirit Hall and the two great Empires, with Spirit Hall holding the dominant position.
Jiang Mian wanted to participate in this Soul Master Competition, it seemed he would have to make a trip to Spirit Hall...
At that time, Qian Renxue, Hu Liena... so many beauties in Spirit Hall, just thinking about it was exciting.
And Tang San, you can just wait to die!