Soul Land: Xiao Yan Reincarnates as Huo Yuhao

Inside the transparent capsule, the milky-white airflow seemed gentle and benign, giving no impression of its latent power. To the audience watching the screen, it appeared as nothing more than a swirl of energy, impossible to perceive the extraordinary nature of what they were witnessing.

Princess Jiu Jiu's voice broke the silence:

"I imagine many esteemed guests are curious—what exactly is this? When I first saw it, I couldn't believe such a thing existed in our world. But as you all know, when a soul beast cultivates for 100,000 years, it faces only one choice.

"It can continue cultivating to break through its bottleneck, risking annihilation if it fails, or it can ascend to become a legendary ferocious beast, one of the Ten Great Beasts. But, there's another choice for a 100,000-year soul beast: it can take human form.

"This transformation allows the soul beast to revert to the most primitive state of humanity—a fetus—and begin cultivation anew, growing its strength step by step. Should the soul beast reach the level of a Soul Sage with seven soul rings, it can become fully human. Such transformed beasts can cultivate without fearing the great lightning tribulation and enjoy lifespans as long as a soul beast's."

She paused, scanning the stunned audience, then continued with a smile:

"Given what I've said, I'm sure you've guessed what this is. The milky-white airflow you see is a 100,000-year soul beast embryo—a soul beast that has chosen to begin life anew as a human."

The auction hall fell silent, the weight of her revelation leaving the crowd in stunned awe.

From his seat, Xiao Yan rubbed his nose and muttered to himself, "This process reminds me of the Transformation Pill on the Dou Qi Continent. Teacher, do you think you could refine one in this world?"

Yao Lao's voice resonated in Xiao Yan's mind:

"The Transformation Pill, hmm? While the principles are universal, the materials here differ greatly. If we can find equivalents to the ingredients needed for the pill, I could try. On the Dou Qi Continent, the Transformation Pill is a seventh-tier medicinal pill. But the quality of ingredients here seems weaker—any resulting pill would likely be of the sixth tier at best.

"Moreover, this process might be closer to a Demon Transformation Pill, which has similar but weaker effects compared to the Transformation Pill. It wouldn't compare to the original."

Xiao Yan nodded thoughtfully. To him, the so-called 100,000-year soul beast embryo held little interest. Items like 100,000-year soul rings and soul bones seemed insignificant compared to the powerful Dou Techniques Yao Lao had imparted to him.

Princess Jiu Jiu resumed her explanation:

"This embryo comes from a great soul master of the Sun and Moon Empire. Extensive research has shown that this embryo, when absorbed, guarantees the acquisition of a 100,000-year soul ring and a 100,000-year soul bone.

"Encased in this specialized ninth-level soul device, the Sealed Divine Platform, the embryo's memories and instincts are suppressed. Absorbing it into one's soul power might even awaken a new martial spirit. Of course, only a Soul Douluo with eight rings can attempt this fusion. Otherwise, failure will result in the embryo's death, leaving only the soul ring and soul bone behind.

"Rest assured, the embryo will remain intact as long as the Sealed Divine Platform is preserved, lasting for centuries or even millennia."

At this, Tianmeng Iceworm's voice erupted in Xiao Yan's mind, full of outrage:

"These humans are vile! They've captured a 100,000-year soul beast mid-transformation to exploit it. And they're delusional if they think they can turn this into a martial spirit. The beast's soul will always retain its memories—it won't submit willingly. This is a death wish!"

Xiao Yan sighed inwardly. The embryo held no practical value for him. Counting the powers he already possessed—Yao Lao's soul, the Bone Chilling Flame, and his Spirit Eye—he had no desire for a new martial spirit or additional soul rings and bones.

Still, just as he was about to dismiss the idea, a chill spread through his sleeve. A faint soul signal emerged from the Ice Jade Scorpion Emperor, entering his consciousness.

It was a plea.

Xiao Yan froze for a moment but quickly regained his composure. "Ice Emperor, have you recovered your memory? Are you asking me to buy this embryo for you?"

No response came. The Ice Emperor's presence vanished like a stone sinking into the sea. Xiao Yan furrowed his brows, repeatedly calling out in his mind, but to no avail. Left with no choice, he tapped his fingers on the table in thought.

"Could the Ice Emperor know this soul beast?" Xiao Yan's curiosity grew. He turned to Yao Lao and asked, "Teacher, can you use your soul power to investigate what's inside the Sealed Divine Platform?"

Yao Lao replied calmly, "Oh? Interested now? Fine, let me take a look."

A powerful surge of Yao Lao's soul energy emanated from his ring, slipping into the Sealed Divine Platform. What he saw surprised even him.

Encased within layers of icy energy was a humanoid figure. She had long white hair cascading to her feet and ethereal blue eyes that radiated wisdom. Her snow-white gown was simple yet immaculate, exuding an unapproachable purity akin to winter's first bloom.

"This soul beast… appears as a human woman. Could she have been born of the world's essence, a manifestation of nature itself?" Yao Lao murmured.

Meanwhile, Tianmeng Iceworm's voice trembled with shock:

"Snow Empress? No… Could it really be her?"

Xiao Yan gasped. "The Snow Empress? Are you saying this embryo belongs to the leader of the Extreme North's Three Heavenly Kings, ranked third among the Ten Great Beasts?"

"Indeed, there's no other explanation. Only the Snow Empress could possess such a humanoid form in her beast state," Tianmeng replied solemnly.

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The bidding for the 100,000-year soul beast embryo began at an astronomical one billion gold coins, and the competition was nothing short of ferocious. Within moments, the price had soared by tens of millions, as factions clashed over this unparalleled treasure.

In the third VIP room, two men from the Body Sect were seething.

"Who dares to outbid us?" growled Lang Ya, a burly man with an enormous right arm.

"Relax," his companion Yu Tao replied. "Once we know who they are, we'll take it from them. By force, if necessary."

Lang Ya snorted, turning to a nearby attendant. "Find out who's in VIP rooms one and two."

"Yes, sir." The attendant hurried off.

Meanwhile, in VIP room two, a silver-haired man with piercing purple eyes and a sinister aura sat calmly. He was Zhongli Wu, the current leader of the Holy Spirit Cult.

When informed of the escalating bids, he chuckled darkly.

"The Mingde Hall… the Body Sect… Let's see who dares to challenge me."

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