Chapter 151: The King Covers the Earth, the Ice Emperor is One Meter and Five
"Hmph, so what if I believe you?" The Ice Emperor snorted coldly. "Becoming a god isn't something you can just decide to do. Who do you think you are? Ten thousand years ago, only seven ever became gods. In all these millennia, no human soul master has succeeded. You think you can?"
"Becoming a god depends on one's talent. I'm a Soul Emperor now—how old do you think I am?"
Ye Chen raised an eyebrow and asked in return.
The Ice Emperor looked at Ye Chen and frowned. "Is this your true appearance?"
The figure he had condensed looked like a sixteen- or seventeen-year-old boy, which in her eyes was nothing more than a "human brat."
Sixteen or seventeen years old and already a Soul Emperor? Impossible.
Anyone could fabricate a spiritual image; surely this youthful appearance was just an illusion. For all she knew, he could be an old man in disguise.
"If you don't believe me, come out and see for yourself. You are my soul spirit, not my slave. As long as you behave, I can let you condense a physical body and enjoy the life of humans."
As soon as Ye Chen finished speaking, his spiritual form dissipated.
At the same time, the Ice Emperor's spiritual form also transformed into a streak of light, shooting out from Ye Chen's spiritual sea and appearing in the outside world.
Guided by a strange energy, the Ice Emperor's figure slowly condensed into a physical body.
Although she had successfully gained a body, she was still a little loli.
The King covers the earth, the Ice Emperor is one meter and five—a flat-chested little loli at that.
"Wh–what… I came out… and I have a body…"
The Ice Emperor stared at her own body, feeling the chill and the physical sensation. Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.
She had thought she would spend the rest of her life trapped within Ye Chen's spiritual sea, never expecting she could have a real body again.
"Well? I didn't lie to you, did I? I've never seen you as a mere tool. You are my soul spirit—my partner. As long as you behave, I'll let you out every day to stretch your legs and enjoy human food and drink. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."
Seeing the Ice Emperor's reaction, Ye Chen felt reassured.
With a few snacks and some coaxing, he was confident he could win her over easily.
After taking a moment to adjust to her new body, the Ice Emperor looked at Ye Chen and froze.
She realized that Ye Chen's real appearance was even more handsome than his spiritual form.
She even felt an inexplicable fondness toward him.
Simply put, she found Ye Chen pleasing to the eye.
She had met many humans before, but none had ever made her feel this way.
"How old are you, really?" the Ice Emperor suddenly asked curiously.
"Thirteen," Ye Chen replied.
"What!! That's impossible!!!"
The Ice Emperor's eyes widened in shock.
She didn't know many soul masters personally, but she understood their general progression.
A typical Soul Emperor was around forty-five years old on average.
A normal child of twelve or thirteen would barely reach the teens in levels at best.
And Ye Chen was already a Soul Emperor? That was absurd!
"Well? Do you believe me now?"
Ye Chen smiled faintly as six soul rings appeared behind him.
Yellow, purple, purple, black, black, and red!
The final red ring shimmered with three golden marks—proof of the Ice Emperor's 300,000-year cultivation!
"Two ten-thousand-year rings… you…"
The Ice Emperor was utterly stunned once more.
She had to admit it—Ye Chen was the most gifted being she had seen in hundreds of thousands of years. No one came close.
Even those seven who became gods millennia ago were far inferior to Ye Chen.
"No wonder he's so confident…" the Ice Emperor murmured.
With such talent and potential, if he couldn't become a god, then no one ever could.
By now, she almost fully believed his words.
Still, since Ye Chen was human, she remained cautious. She would observe him further in time.
"All right, return to my spiritual sea for now. I'll summon you in battle and let you out to experience the human world when we have free time—especially the food."
Ye Chen smiled. "Since you're the world's first soul spirit, it's better no one else knows for now. It'd just cause me trouble."
Of course, he also wanted privacy.
After all, during certain times with Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao…
Yeah, better not let the Ice Emperor see anything she shouldn't.
Ye Chen himself didn't care much, but Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao also had their privacy. He couldn't let the Ice Emperor spy recklessly. Maybe later—once she'd truly become one of his own—then it'd be a different story.
"Fine," the Ice Emperor replied softly.
She had fully accepted her situation and even felt a faint sense of anticipation.
Though she barely knew Ye Chen and had been captured without consent, his strength and talent had already earned her recognition.
What was done was done—she could only move forward.
At least Ye Chen hadn't shown any malice toward her so far.
With a thought, the Ice Emperor willingly dove back into Ye Chen's spiritual sea.
"Finally done~"
Ye Chen could feel his soul power expanding several times over. His heart surged with excitement.
This time, he had gained not only a soul ring but also the Ice Emperor herself!
He now possessed four new soul skills:
The Claws of the Ice Emperor, Ice Emperor's Protection, Domain of Eternal Frost, and Wrath of the Ice Emperor.
The first two came from the 400,000-year soul ring, while the latter two were from the soul bone.
And since the Ice Emperor had become his soul spirit, she could freely use all four techniques at any time.
Though higher levels meant tougher battles, with the Ice Emperor's aid, Ye Chen's current power was enough to crush an ordinary Soul Douluo.
Perhaps it was time to spar with Zhang Lexuan and test how strong he'd truly become.
He could hide the existence of the Ice Emperor for now, but not his soul spirit. He'd have to offer an explanation.
After briefly communicating with the Ice Emperor in his spiritual sea, Ye Chen returned to where Zhang Lexuan was resting.
"Xiao Chen!"
Zhang Lexuan spotted him the moment he returned and ran forward, wrapping him tightly in her arms.
"Xiao Chen, where have you been? Do you know how worried I was?" she said, her voice firm yet filled with deep concern and affection.
"Sis, I'm fine. I just went to obtain a soul ring. I didn't have time to tell you," Ye Chen said quickly, gently patting her back to comfort her.
He understood her worry perfectly.
He couldn't reveal the Ice Emperor yet—having a sentient "loli" soul spirit might cause… misunderstandings.
(END CHAPTER)
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