Chapter 72: 400,000-Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone
As the words fell, the scene lapsed into a brief, awkward silence.
Lin Xuan's hand hung suspended in mid-air.
Inside the cocoon of light, the Ice Empress's emerald body twitched slightly, then... nothing.
A few seconds later, the Ice Empress's annoyed voice rang out, "Tianmeng, you idiot! Hurry up and undo this damn shell!"
"Uh—my mistake, my mistake!" The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm gave a sheepish laugh and hurriedly unraveled its molted skin.
With a flash of emerald light, that noble and cold figure finally regained its freedom, landing lightly on the snow.
On the surface, Lin Xuan remained calm, but his Soul Power was already circulating quietly, and his mind was highly focused.
Regardless, the being before him was a 400,000-year-old Great Beast that dominated the Far North; even with a verbal agreement, necessary precautions were essential.
After landing, the Ice Empress lightly flexed her long-imprisoned pincers and tail hook, letting out a cold snort.
At the same time, she inconspicuously glanced over Lin Xuan's calm face, a thought flashing through her mind.
If I strike now, killing this human with thunderous force and then devouring the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's mental origin—
But in just an instant, her reason suppressed the thought.
After hearing Tianmeng's account of Lin Xuan's incredible feats, the Ice Empress was certain of one thing.
Since this human youth dared to stand before her so calmly and release the Binding Vow, there was no way he was unprepared.
He must have a trump card—if she succeeded in killing him and devouring Tianmeng, all would be well, but if she failed—
The Ice Empress could almost foresee the terrifying consequences.
She wasn't sure if Lin Xuan would die, but she would have made a mortal enemy and lost what might be her only chance to survive the Heavenly Tribulation. When the fourth Great Tribulation arrived, it would surely be the moment her soul dissipated.
The gains wouldn't make up for the losses; the risk was too high.
Ultimately, the Ice Empress completely extinguished that thought, though she still maintained her haughty posture.
Looking at the magnificent yet terrifying Ice Jade Empress Scorpion before him, Lin Xuan suddenly smiled and suggested, "Ice Empress, since we are now partners, how about you take human form first? Even though the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion is incomparably beautiful, I am human after all, and talking like this feels a bit strange."
Hearing this, the Ice Empress felt another surge of irritation and shame.
This human! Is he really not worried at all that I might go back on my word and attack? He's even being picky about my form!
But in the end, she only gave a cold snort and didn't argue.
Then, an emerald light flashed across the Ice Empress's body. When the light dissipated, a slender and petite figure was revealed.
Her emerald-green hair was tied into twin tails, her skin was as white as snow, and her features were cold and exquisitely beautiful. Her ice-blue eyes were clear and bright, and her temperament was noble and stern.
Her figure was delicate and slender, and she wore a magnificent emerald-green dress. Just like her Ice Jade Empress Scorpion form, she wasn't tall, appearing similar to an ordinary young human girl.
Her feet were bare, stepping lightly on the snow, but compared to those exquisite, flawless white jade-like feet, even the snow seemed a bit dingy.
"Hmph, satisfied?" The Ice Empress in human form raised her chin and spoke arrogantly.
"How disappointing..."
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's voice drifted out. Indeed—Lin Xuan nodded inwardly in agreement.
"Shut up, Tianmeng!"
Ignoring Tianmeng, the Ice Empress looked back at Lin Xuan and got straight to the point. "Enough nonsense. Lin Xuan, tell me quickly which position you want for the Soul Bone and which Martial Soul you want the Soul Ring to be bestowed upon."
Lin Xuan had already thought this through and said without hesitation, "Bestow the Soul Ring on my second Martial Soul. As for the Soul Bone, let it be the Right Arm Spirit Bone."
"Right arm?"
The Ice Empress was somewhat surprised. "With my level of cultivation, choosing a Torso Bone would undoubtedly be the perfect choice, followed by a skull bone. You actually chose the right arm?"
"I have other plans for the torso and Head Spirit Bones," Lin Xuan replied calmly. The Ice Empress's eyes narrowed slightly, her heart filled with uncertainty.
Other plans? Could it be—Lin Xuan has his sights set on beings with even higher cultivation than me?
But since Lin Xuan had made his choice, she didn't bother to ask further; success or failure was his own business.
"Suit yourself, just don't regret it later."
The Ice Empress stopped dwelling on it and reached out her right hand, which looked like it was carved from ice and jade, toward Lin Xuan. A meaningful smile suddenly curved her lips. "I'm warning you beforehand, my power is very strong. The process might not be very comfortable later, so you'll have to bear with it."
Looking at the playful, mischievous smile on the Ice Empress's beautiful face and hearing those words, Lin Xuan's expression suddenly became a bit odd.
These words... why do they sound a bit strange?
But he didn't hesitate; he also reached out his right hand and firmly grasped the hand the Ice Empress offered.
It felt cold to the touch, like stroking the finest jade—delicate, silky, and surprisingly supple.
However, this pleasant sensation only lasted for a moment.
"Hmph." The Ice Empress gave a soft snort, and then a brilliant emerald light suddenly erupted! It instantly enveloped Lin Xuan's entire right arm.
An unimaginable, extreme chill, like billions of ice needles, crazily bored, permeated, and spread inward along his skin, muscles, meridians, and bones!
Everywhere it passed, his blood seemed to freeze, and even his soul felt the stinging pain of being frozen!
The Ice Empress looked up slightly, seeing Lin Xuan's face instantly turn pale, and the mischievous smile on her lips became even more pronounced.
However, the expected screams or struggles did not occur.
Fine beads of cold sweat broke out on Lin Xuan's forehead, and his breathing was slightly heavy, but his black eyes remained calm.
He even took the initiative to meet the Ice Empress's gaze, a light and breezy smile appearing on his face. "Is it in yet? Or is it already over?"
"..." The mischievous smile on the Ice Empress's face suddenly froze.
This guy—is he a block of wood?! Or has his sense of pain failed?!
The Ice Empress curled her lip and muttered softly, "Boring..."
With that, she stopped delaying.
The emerald light suddenly pulled inward, and the Ice Empress's entire figure became illusory and transparent.
Like melting ice crystals, she turned into a streak of pure emerald light that followed the arm she held and suddenly vanished completely into the space between Lin Xuan's eyebrows, disappearing from the outside world.
"Bingbing! Welcome to our home!"
Inside the Spiritual Sea, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm immediately scurried over to greet her, its tone so fawning it could drip honey.
"Get lost! Stay away from me!"
With a look of disgust, the Ice Empress kicked the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm away, then began to survey this Spiritual Sea composed of blood and bones.
"Tianmeng, stop fooling around. Business first," Lin Xuan's voice rang out.
"Oh, right, right, right!"
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm finally snapped out of it, and a ball of incredibly condensed golden light containing its mental origin flew out, heading toward the massive, crimson Soul Ring in the sky above the Spiritual Sea.
In the outside world, beneath Lin Xuan's feet, a heart-palpitating Soul Ring slowly rose, with a red base and three brilliant golden patterns.
Now, on this red Soul Ring, a previously illusory fourth golden line gradually became distinct, finally solidifying completely!
The 400,000-year Soul Ring was complete!
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