The Divine Progenitor of Douluo

As the morning sun pierced through the cave, Xiao Tian sat cross-legged, feeling the icy energy coursing through his veins. The Multi-Blessings System shimmered before his eyes, providing vital information.

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[System Panel]

Host: Xiao Tian

Realm: Mortal (Unawakened Soul Master)

Blessings:

1. Snow Empress's Ice Domain (Active)

Soul Rings: None

Soul Bones: None

Potential Soul Rings Available: Snow Empress's Legacy

Next Quest: Protect Xue Ling'er to unlock a Soul Ring.

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> System Prompt: Host must defend Xue Ling'er from incoming threats. Upon successful defense, the Snow Empress's legacy will grant you a 100,000-year Ice Attribute Soul Ring.

"100,000 years?!" Xiao Tian muttered in disbelief. It was unheard of for someone without cultivation to obtain such a powerful soul ring. His heart raced, but he quickly calmed himself.

He glanced at Xue Ling'er, who sat across the cave, her injuries slowly healing. She opened her eyes and smiled faintly. "Thank you for saving me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have survived."

"It's nothing," Xiao Tian replied, his gaze softening. "I won't let anyone harm you again."

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A Sudden Attack

Just as the atmosphere grew tranquil, a violent roar echoed through the forest. A group of soul hunters emerged, their leader exuding the aura of a powerful Soul Emperor.

"We tracked the Snow Empress here!" the leader snarled, his six glowing soul rings—two yellow, three purple, and one black—flaring around him. "Hand her over, boy, or prepare to die!"

Xiao Tian stepped forward, shielding Ling'er. "You'll have to get through me first."

The leader laughed. "A mere mortal dares to challenge me? Very well, let me show you the difference in power!"

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System Quest Triggered

> Quest Activated:

Defend Xue Ling'er and defeat the attackers.

Reward: First Soul Ring (100,000 Years) + Partial Snow Empress Soul Bone (Right Arm).

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The Awakening

As the hunters charged, Xiao Tian felt a surge of power. The Multi-Blessings System activated, infusing him with Ling'er's Ice Domain energy.

His spiritual sea trembled, and a golden light erupted from his body.

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[Soul Awakening Complete!]

Martial Soul: Frost Dragon Sovereign

Soul Ring 1: 100,000-Year Ice Attribute Soul Ring (Snow Empress's Legacy)

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A massive ice dragon materialized behind Xiao Tian, its roar shaking the heavens. The hunters froze in fear as the temperature dropped drastically, ice spreading across the ground.

"Impossible!" the leader stammered. "A mortal with a 100,000-year soul ring?!"

Xiao Tian didn't waste time. With a thought, he activated his first soul skill, Frozen Abyss, encasing the hunters in a storm of ice. The leader struggled but was no match for Xiao Tian's overwhelming power.