Inside the side hall, the atmosphere was solemn and grave.
The Sea Princess looked at Jiang Zhen, who had already adjusted himself to his optimal state, his aura deep and still as the sea, and made one final confirmation. "Jiang Zhen, once the sacrifice begins, my lifelong cultivation will become your Soul Ring and Soul Bone. The Soul Ring goes without saying, but which part do you wish this Soul Bone to be bestowed upon?"
Jiang Zhen pondered briefly. He already possessed arm bones for both arms, leg bones, and a head Soul Bone. Although he still lacked a Torso Bone, he already had a choice in mind for that.
External Soul Bones, meanwhile, were something one could only encounter by chance. They often possessed exceptionally special abilities and could grow alongside their owner.
As a top-tier soul beast with both spiritual and ocean attributes, if the Sea Princess's Soul Bone manifested as a head-type External Soul Bone, it might bring an unexpected surprise.
"Your Highness," he said, raising his head, his gaze clear and resolute, "if possible, I would like a head-type External Soul Bone. Thank you for granting my wish."
"An External Soul Bone? You certainly know how to choose." A trace of surprise flashed through the Sea Princess's eyes before she nodded in understanding. "Very well, as you wish."
She spoke no more. A mixture of resolve and serenity appeared on her peerlessly beautiful face.
She slowly spread her arms as though embracing the entire Ice Sea. An immense, incomparably pure, yet utterly nonaggressive energy far greater than what she had displayed in battle surged forth from her body without reservation!
Every Sea Soul Beast that sensed this aura, regardless of strength, spontaneously lowered its head in this direction and let out mournful, reverent cries.
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