The Ice Empress decided to become Lin Xiao's Soul Spirit.
But seeing her resolute demeanor, Lin Xiao felt reluctant instead. He said, "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, you will exist by depending on me."
"From now on, wherever I go, you will go."
Love is precious, but freedom is even more valuable.
Without facing a true life-or-death crisis, there was no need for the Ice Empress to make such a choice, to the point that even Lin Xiao and Feng Yu couldn't figure out her motives.
Furthermore, in terms of retaining her own strength.
The Ice Empress, with nearly 400,000 years of cultivation, was more useful to Lin Xiao at the moment.
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, which 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 path to godhood is inevitable."
The Ice Empress was already 390,000 years old. Even the 400,000-year Heavenly Tribulation would be difficult to overcome, let alone becoming a god through her own cultivation.
How perilous cultivation is, and no one can guarantee what will happen in the future. Those endless years of arduous cultivation were truly daunting to think about.
Not to mention paving the way for the Snow Empress?
The Ice Empress's resolve was beyond Lin Xiao's expectations.
He nodded, respecting the Ice Empress's choice.
"Alright. I didn't tell you earlier because before you made your choice, it would have felt like I was deceiving you, like I was trying to trick you into becoming my Soul Spirit."
"First, after becoming a Soul Spirit, your existence will depend on 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 becoming a god, your range of movement will be limited, and you won't be able to leave my side for too long. However, this issue can be resolved after I become a god."
"Third, as I ascend to godhood, you will also become a unique 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 in the future you no longer wish to be my Soul Spirit, 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, her cold and beautiful face showed a clear emotional change.
Was this becoming a Soul Spirit or a pampered 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 definitely have suspected Lin Xiao of deceiving her. But now, Lin Xiao had no reason to deceive her.
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 cut her off, narrowly avoiding being given the "good guy" label.
He said, "It's just a matter of mutual benefit. You can also make me stronger. There's no good or bad, it's 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 demeanor.
Lin Xiao smiled.
He knew that the Ice Empress also had a tsundere attribute. She was actually a Soul Beast who valued emotions deeply, especially in front of the Snow Girl.
"I will become stronger than you can imagine."
"If I'm not strong enough, at worst, you can take the host's role and whip my butt with a small whip?"
The Ice Empress's face flushed 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 think you should learn from the Dragon God and cultivate strong individuals you can trust. The Dragon God dispersed his power to create the Nine Great Dragon Kings. Your Soul Spirit system seems more superior, as it doesn't require you to disperse your power, yet your Soul Spirits can grow with you and borrow your strength."
"Moreover, the relationship between the Nine Great Dragon Kings and the Dragon God was maintained by emotion. But when their interests conflicted, even the deepest emotions would turn sour. You and your Soul Spirits share 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 better than the Dragon God's."
Lin Xiao was a little stunned.
What Feng Yu said gave him a lot to think about. Just as Feng Yu said, in this world, it's all about influence and background. What's the use of just 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 the help of Electrolux. 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 Exile Domain · Ten Thousand Souls Banner, as well as the Investiture of the Gods from his past life's memories.
The Ten Thousand Souls Banner was an application of soul power, containing various soul attack methods, and could capture, restrain, or nurture souls.
Simply put, a soul is a spiritual entity, which is similar to a Soul Spirit.
Then there was the Investiture of the Gods.
In the mythology system of Earth, the Investiture of the Gods was born out of calamity, directly leading to the establishment of the Heavenly Court afterward. Familiar figures like Jiang Ziya, the gods of the Five Sacred Mountains, and the gods of the Thunder Department were all enfeoffed by the Investiture of the Gods. Only Nezha and Erlang Shen, who were incredibly powerful, achieved physical sainthood.
So, could Lin Xiao draw inspiration from the concept of the Investiture of the Gods?
Upon closer thought, this was indeed a rather significant idea.
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 God Emperor?
Lin Xiao couldn't help but smile wryly.
He shared his strange idea with Feng Yu.
He had expected Feng Yu to call him unrealistic, but to his surprise, Feng Yu's eyes lit up, and she was 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 out of it for a long time
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