The cold wind swept up a flurry of snow, resembling a wandering dragon peeking out.
In the midst of the pure white snow, a figure in a blue dress sat peacefully on the ground, her eyes tightly closed.
Opposite her sat a red-haired youth.
"Are you ready?"
Lin Xiao asked.
The Ice Empress adjusted her breathing, clearing her mind. At that moment, she felt a twinge of nervousness. If there was a way to avoid sacrificing herself, who would willingly abandon their own body? The Ice Empress hoped Lin Xiao's method would be effective. But at the same time, she felt a mix of complex emotions.
The Soul Core was of utmost importance to soul beasts, equivalent to their life and livelihood; it was an incredibly private and precious thing, yet now it was to be offered to Lin Xiao. She, the Ice Empress, one of the three great rulers of the Extreme North, was about to link her soul with a human.
The Ice Empress found it hard to calm her heart.
Lin Xiao opened his eyes and shook his head.
"Ice Empress, your mind is too chaotic. You need to focus completely at this moment."
With that, Lin Xiao began to teach the Ice Heart Incantation to the Ice Empress.
Once she finally entered the right state, Lin Xiao began.
"Relax, don't resist, let me in."
Perhaps it was the effect of the Ice Heart Incantation, or perhaps the Ice Empress's emotions were gradually calming down, but Lin Xiao's entry into the Ice Empress's sea of consciousness was not particularly difficult this time.
For the first time, it felt exceptionally smooth.
Lin Xiao delved deep into the Ice Empress's sea of consciousness and discovered a soul core that resembled a crystal in icy blue, looking as beautiful as a gem.
However, Lin Xiao's Spiritual Power sensed something else.
This seemingly exquisite icy blue "crystal" was actually formed from a massive amount of powerful Soul Power, serving as the Ice Empress's source of strength.
Lin Xiao's Spiritual Power pierced into the Ice Empress's Soul Core, causing it to tremble slightly, instinctively rejecting the foreign Spiritual Power and Soul Power, but it was forcibly suppressed by the Ice Empress.
Next, under the Ice Empress's control, Lin Xiao's Spiritual Power and Soul Power felt a tremendous suction, drawing them into the Ice Empress's Soul Core.
Once inside, Lin Xiao began to spread his Spiritual Power and Soul Power, filling the Soul Core inside and out, but at this point, they were merely touching; only true fusion would refine the Soul Core.
Suddenly, Lin Xiao's Soul Power gave rise to a pale flame.
In the core area of the Ice Empress's Soul Core, it burned quietly.
The Ice Empress, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly trembled.
The sensation of being filled with "foreign matter" was extremely awkward!
Lin Xiao's voice rang out at the right moment.
"Cooperate with me. Merge your Spiritual Power and Soul Power together."
The Ice Empress complied.
Lin Xiao's Soul Power intertwined with the Ice Empress's Soul Power, their Spiritual Powers fused together, and under the burning of the Pale Flame, their connection deepened until it was completely combined.
Then, using a Spiritual Link, Lin Xiao directed the Ice Empress to make subtle changes to the structure of her Soul Core, with the resonance method mirroring that of Lin Xiao's own Soul Core.
The Soul Core within Lin Xiao and the one within the Ice Empress established a close connection.
Next, Lin Xiao's Soul Power catalyzed a Black Sun Purifying Fire, a dark purple flame specifically targeting souls. At that moment, it did not attack the Ice Empress but merely drew a thread of her soul to the Soul Core for fusion.
Through his vast Spiritual Power, Lin Xiao used soul-level techniques to imprint his unique soul mark onto it.
On the outside, a thin layer of frost formed on Lin Xiao's skin.
Meanwhile, a pale flame ignited on the Ice Empress.
Suddenly, the Ice Empress opened her eyes wide.
A powerful surge of Soul Power erupted, creating a terrifying blizzard.
But in the next moment, the snowstorm gradually dissipated into nothingness.
The Ice Empress's beautiful eyes flickered, hesitating for a moment before finally speaking:
"How should I address you?"
The Ice Empress called Feng Yu "Master" without much psychological burden.
But for Lin Xiao… she felt that calling him "Master" or "Owner" always felt strange.
Lin Xiao opened his eyes and said, "Just call me by my name."
The Twin Soul Core Resonance was successfully completed.
At this moment, within a certain range, Lin Xiao could borrow the Ice Empress's power at any time, and he could also lend her his strength. As Lin Xiao's power increased, it would also benefit the Ice Empress's Soul Core.
In short, although the Ice Empress's Soul Core was within her body, Lin Xiao had a stake in it—his share was not large, but he held the deciding power.
Due to the merging of their Spiritual Power and Soul Power, the Ice Empress would feel closer to Lin Xiao both physiologically and psychologically. In such a bond stronger than blood ties, titles seemed overly formal.
To put it plainly, calling him "Master" felt distant.
Before they could revel in their success, the Ice Empress looked up at the sky.
She saw that the sky above the Extreme North had darkened without her noticing.
Black clouds enveloped the land, emanating a strong sense of threat.
This was… a Heavenly Tribulation from four hundred thousand years ago!
Fortune often hides within disaster.
Although the fusion and refinement of the Soul Cores had been completed smoothly, the old problems were resolved, only to be followed by new ones.
Due to Lin Xiao's infusion of power, the Ice Empress's Soul Core had been assimilated and had grown stronger.
Her cultivation had now reached four hundred thousand years.
The Heavenly Tribulation… was coming!
Lin Xiao also realized where the problem lay. He looked up at the sky and murmured unconsciously, "Truly, human plans cannot compare to the will of heaven."
The Ice Empress suddenly transformed into her true form and swiftly departed into the distance.
"The power of a four-hundred-thousand-year Heavenly Tribulation is astonishing."
"Lin Xiao, you should leave."
"Regardless, thank you."
Lin Xiao couldn't help but feel moved.
This crisis, born from a twist of fate, left everyone without time to prepare. The Ice Empress, instead of flying into a rage, didn't want to involve him?
This didn't necessarily mean the Ice Empress had feelings for Lin Xiao.
But she truly had a strong sense of loyalty!
Feng Yu also looked at her with admiration and said, "The Heavenly Tribulation must be borne alone; outsiders cannot interfere."
"Young Ice Empress, your courage is commendable."
"In the future, you don't have to call me 'Master'; just call me 'Sister Feng Yu.'"
There was a hint of regret in the Ice Empress's voice.
"What a pity, we've clearly found the method to ascend to godhood…"
"Lin Xiao, if my Soul Core shatters, will it affect you?"
Lin Xiao replied, "It will only weaken your Soul Power and Spiritual Power a bit; you can cultivate it back."
The Ice Empress's figure had already vanished without a trace.
Only her faint voice remained.
"Then that's good."
The tribulation clouds grew increasingly dark and foreboding, with terrifying thunder coursing through them like lightning snakes.
Countless lightning snakes were gathering, forming a thunder serpent.
Cold blue lightning, like a thunder serpent flicking its tongue, devoured vitality and unleashed destruction.
The air grew heavier with tension.
Lin Xiao and Feng Yu moved toward the direction of the thunderclouds, chasing after it.
In a certain part of the Extreme North, amidst the rolling snow mountains, a stunning figure covered in snow suddenly opened her cold eyes. Her cherry lips, untouched by the mortal world, exclaimed in shock:
"A Heavenly Tribulation from four hundred thousand years?!"
"What is going on? Didn't Bing'er still have another ten thousand years?"
Faced with the sudden change, the Snow Empress furrowed her brow.
In the next moment, she stood up without hesitation and rushed toward the tribulation clouds.
A blizzard swept through the area, hastening her advan
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