NOVEL NEXT Chapter 127: Chapter 127
**Chapter 127: More Noble than the Ice God—Who is the Owner of the Mysterious Artifact?**
"What do you mean by that? My cultivation isn't just some low-quality thing!" Tianmeng Ice Silkworm retorted after hearing the Snow Emperor's comment.
Though dissatisfied, he hesitated to speak too boldly, knowing well the Snow Emperor's formidable abilities. He could only grumble quietly.
The Snow Emperor, however, caught his muttered remarks. "What? You don't accept it?" she inquired coldly.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm quickly backpedaled. "No, no, I accept it."
The Snow Emperor snorted softly. "Is that so?"
Then she turned to Huo Yuhao. "Yuhao, it seems that you in the parallel world will gain a significant opportunity this time."
Currently, Huo Yuhao was still in shock from the appearance of the Sky-Swallowing Ice Python. Yet, he perked up at the Snow Emperor's statement.
"Opportunity? What kind of opportunity?" he asked, puzzled.
The Snow Emperor explained, "The Sky-Swallowing Ice Python is known as the God's Servant because it is the only servant of the Ice God."
"Before the Ice God passed away, it served him faithfully. After the Ice God's demise, it became the guardian of his ruins, responsible for protecting the Ice God's inheritance and evaluating the next inheritor."
Huo Yuhao's eyes widened. "Inheritor? So if I pass the assessment of this Sky-Swallowing Ice Python, I could obtain the Ice God's inheritance and possibly become the next Ice God of the Far North?"
The Ice Emperor nodded. "Yes, if you can succeed, there is indeed that possibility."
"Years ago, Xue Di and I sought the Ice God's inheritance ourselves," he continued, "but we were not destined to claim it. After hundreds of years of searching the Far North, we still found nothing. Yet here you are, Yuhao, discovering it on your very first visit."
"There's no denying this inheritance seems destined for you."
Huo Yuhao could hear the undertone of envy in the Ice Emperor's voice. Yet, it was not just the Ice Emperor; even the Snow Emperor felt a twinge of jealousy.
This inheritance represented the recognition of the Ice God, a divine honor for all soul beasts in the Far North. For Huo Yuhao, it meant everything.
He too felt envious, but he realized that such power did not naturally belong to him. After all, the version of himself from the parallel world had started at the same point he did, but the gap had only widened over time, revealing how inadequate he truly was to obtain such an inheritance.
Nevertheless, he couldn't help but feel hopeful. Even if he himself didn't receive the inheritance, he was more than eager to witness whether his parallel self could attain it.
At that moment, on the screen,
[Huo Yuhao was still reeling at the sight of the colossal python.
He refrained from asking Tianmeng Ice Silkworm anything further, recognizing his own ignorance about the situation. Despite being a million-year-old soul beast, the Ice Silkworm might not possess as much knowledge as Huo Yuhao, who had absorbed vast amounts of information from the Shrek Academy library.
Huo Yuhao quickly redirected his focus to the mysterious ancient tree, understanding that the giant python had been summoned by this tree. Should it choose to attack, he knew the ancient tree would be his only protection.
Without hesitation, Huo Yuhao ran towards the ancient tree.
As he approached, the ancient tree floated into his palm. The huge python's gaze remained fixed on it. Upon seeing the ancient wood finally rest in Huo Yuhao's hand, the python appeared astonished. It lowered its head in a gesture of respect, bowing to Huo Yuhao.
"What is happening here?" Huo Yuhao wondered, still confused.
Moments later, the giant python opened its mouth and spoke in a deep, ancient voice. "Honorable inheritor, please come to my head."
After speaking, it lowered its body again, waiting for Huo Yuhao to step forward.
Recognizing the beast's power—no need for devious plots—Huo Yuhao approached without hesitation.
As Huo Yuhao climbed upon the large python, it wasted no time and turned back toward the rift in space.
The surrounding environment shifted dramatically, alternating between light and darkness. Countless stars dotted the space, leaving Huo Yuhao bewildered about his location.
He began to inquire about their situation, and the python answered without reserve. It explained that they were heading to a small dimension created by the Ice God. The python then revealed its identity: it was the current servant of the Ice God and had accumulated 900,000 years of soul power. Its sole duty over the years had been to await the arrival of a worthy successor.
The python also shared extensive knowledge about the Ice God's inheritance. After hearing this, Huo Yuhao hesitated, asking, "So, according to what you said, this ancient wood represents the Ice God's inheritance?"
The giant python expressed mild surprise. "Oh? It seems you don't yet know its true identity?"
Huo Yuhao shook his head. "Can you please enlighten me?"
The giant python chuckled. "The truth cannot be revealed. There is a spirit residing within the ancient tree. Since it has chosen not to meet you yet, it undoubtedly has its reasons."
"However, I can tell you this: the owner of this ancient tree is of a greater noble status than the Ice God himself. Even the Ice God holds it in awe, having vowed to leave his inheritance to the inheritor chosen by this ancient tree."
"But you haven't completed the Ice God's trial yet."
"The Ice God has promised you a chance to take the test. But if you fail, you forfeit your potential for inheritance—both of the Ice God and of that noble entity."
As the giant python spoke, it cast a reverent glance at the ancient tree.]
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