The Ice Empress decided she wanted to become Lin Xiao's Soul Spirit.
But seeing her resolute demeanor, Lin Xiao felt reluctant. He asked, "Have you really thought this through?"
"Actually, for me, Soul Spirits are optional. While they can enhance my strength, the most important thing is always myself."
"But for you, your existence will be tied to me."
"From now on, wherever I go, you will go."
Love is precious, but freedom is worth even more.
Without facing a true life-or-death crisis, there was no reason for the Ice Empress to make such a choice. Even Lin Xiao and Feng Yu couldn't understand her motives.
Furthermore, retaining her own strength.
The Ice Empress, with nearly 400,000 years of cultivation, was currently more useful to Lin Xiao.
The Ice Empress gave her reply.
"How difficult is it for Soul Beasts to cultivate to godhood? This is a shortcut to becoming a god."
"You have the favor of the Phoenix God, and your talent is so monstrous. Becoming a god, something other Soul Masters and even Soul Beasts can only dream of, will not be difficult for you."
"Moreover, you also have the inheritance of the Asura God."
"Your ascension to godhood is inevitable."
The Ice Empress was already 390,000 years old. She could barely survive the 400,000-year Heavenly Tribulation, let alone cultivate to godhood on her own.
How perilous cultivation is, and no one can guarantee what will happen in the future. Those endless years of arduous training are truly chilling to think about.
Not to mention paving the way for the Snow Empress?
The Ice Empress's resolve surprised Lin Xiao.
He nodded, respecting the Ice Empress's choice.
"Alright. I didn't tell you this before because saying it before you made your choice would feel like I was misleading you, as if I were trying to trick you into becoming my Soul Spirit."
"First, after becoming a Soul Spirit, your existence will be tied to me. But in return, your lifespan will be shared with mine, granting you an endless lifespan, and you will grow stronger as my strength increases."
"Second, before I achieve godhood, your range of movement will be limited, and you won't be able to stray too far from me. However, this issue can be resolved after I become a god."
"Third, as I ascend to godhood, you will also become a different kind of deity. I can borrow your power, and naturally, I can also lend you power. In essence, you will be my subordinate god."
"Fourth, if you no longer wish to be my Soul Spirit in the future, I can find a way to restore your freedom. I have made some achievements in the path of the soul, and it shouldn't be difficult to achieve this in the future."
The Ice Empress was somewhat dumbfounded upon hearing this.
For the first time, a clear emotional change appeared on her cold, elegant face.
Was this becoming a Soul Spirit or becoming an ancestor?
The conditions Lin Xiao offered were too generous!
If he had said this before the Ice Empress chose to become a Soul Spirit, she would have definitely suspected Lin Xiao was deceiving her. But now, Lin Xiao had no reason to lie.
This meant that everything he said was true?!
The Ice Empress's gaze was complex. "Lin Xiao, you are a good..."
"Stop!"
Lin Xiao quickly interrupted, narrowly avoiding being labeled a "nice guy."
He said, "It's just a matter of taking what we need. You can also make me stronger. There's no good or bad, just a transaction that both parties accept."
The Ice Empress, however, was quite pleased.
"You're right. The weak always have to depend on the strong. In reality, where is there absolute freedom? Among Soul Beasts, it's just the small obeying the big."
"Let's be clear beforehand, Lin Xiao, if you want me to follow you loyally forever, then you must be strong enough..."
"Remember, I only attach myself to the strong!"
The Ice Empress crossed her arms, regaining her aloof posture.
Lin Xiao smiled.
He knew very well that the Ice Empress had a tsundere trait. She was actually a Soul Beast who valued emotions deeply, especially in front of the Snow Woman.
"I will become stronger than you can imagine."
"If I'm not strong enough, you can just turn the tables and whip my butt with a small whip?"
The Ice Empress's face blushed slightly, and she shot Lin Xiao a glare.
It was rare for Lin Xiao to tease her.
In return, he received a look of disdain from Feng Yu.
Feng Yu transmitted her voice:
"Lin Xiao, do you remember the scene of the Dragon-Phoenix War?"
"Back then, I was outnumbered and ultimately killed by the combined forces of the Dragon God and the Nine Great Dragon Kings. Since then, I learned a profound lesson: the strong are lonely, but they cannot fight alone."
"Don't you have considerable achievements in soul power?"
"I believe you should learn from the Dragon God and cultivate powerful individuals you can trust. The Dragon God dispersed his power to create the Nine Great Dragon Kings. Your Soul Spirit System seems more advantageous, as you don't need to disperse your power. Instead, your Soul Spirits can grow with you and borrow your strength."
"Furthermore, the relationship between the Nine Great Dragon Kings and the Dragon God was maintained by emotion. However, when interests conflict, even the deepest emotions can lead to betrayal. Your Soul Spirits share your prosperity and adversity. Unless you yourself are severely injured, your Soul Spirits cannot betray you."
"No matter how you look at it, your method is superior to the Dragon God's."
Lin Xiao was somewhat stunned.
What Feng Yu said gave him much to ponder. Just as Feng Yu said, when you're out in the world, it's about influence and background. What use is being able to fight?
"Wait! I suddenly have an idea!"
Lin Xiao was an extremely rare Soul Master who mastered soul power, and there was a profound connection between souls and Soul Spirits.
In Douluo 2, the Snow Empress only became Huo Yuhao's Soul Spirit with Electrolux's help. The reason for this was that Electrolux, as a necromancer, had deeply researched soul power.
What Lin Xiao was thinking of at this moment was his own Exile Domain: Ten Thousand Souls Banner, and the Investiture of the Gods from his past life memories.
The Ten Thousand Souls Banner was an application of soul power, encompassing various soul attack methods, and capable of capturing, imprisoning, or nurturing souls.
Simply put, a soul is a spiritual entity, which has a similar effect to Soul Spirits.
Then there was the Investiture of the Gods.
In the mythological system of Earth, the Investiture of the Gods was born out of calamity. It directly led to the subsequent establishment of the Heavenly Court. Well-known figures like Jiang Ziya, the Five Sacred Mountains Gods, and the gods of the Thunder Department were all enfeoffed by the Investiture of the Gods. Only Nezha and Yang Jian, who were incredibly powerful, achieved physical sainthood.
Could Lin Xiao draw inspiration from the concept of the Investiture of the Gods?
Upon closer thought, this matter was truly extraordinary.
It was almost like going against the God Realm, building his own small team, and undermining the foundation of the Five Great Divine Kings.
Could he even create a Divine Emperor?
Lin Xiao gave a wry smile.
He shared his peculiar thoughts with Feng Yu.
He had expected Feng Yu to call him fanciful, but to his surprise, Feng Yu's eyes lit up. Greatly shocked, she quickly asked, "Where did you get this idea?"
Given the deep bond between Lin Xiao and Feng Yu, there was no need for secrecy.
He used his soul power to transmit the information into Feng Yu's mind.
Feng Yu seemed to have discovered a new world.
She became engrossed in it, unable to snap back to reality for a long time
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