Feeling the unmistakable chill radiating from above, Snow Empress fell silent once more.
He really could do it!
How could she fail to recognize her own signature technique!?
This human's cultivation was inferior to hers, yet judging by his proficiency, he was absolutely no less skilled than she was.
But how was that possible?
It was a battle technique she had created herself! How could a human she had never met possibly wield it?
"I really can't perform Emperor Cold Sky."
Huo Yuhao dispersed the chill from his hand. Seeing Snow Empress's conflicted expression, he gave a soft laugh.
"But I suppose there's no need for me to keep demonstrating it, right?"
Silence.
The howling winds around them and the noisy blizzard seemed to vanish in an instant. Huo Yuhao said nothing further, merely watching the silent Snow Empress.
"...Your body still cannot bear my power."
After a long while, Snow Empress raised her head and looked deeply at him. Her tone was no longer as indifferent as before.
"And I cannot leave with you right now. There are still matters in the Far North Land that I need to handle. When you come again next time..."
At that point, Snow Empress paused, struggling somewhat before forcing out the rest.
"When you come next time, I will give you an answer."
The moment those words fell, Ice Empress and Skydream Iceworm both froze.
Neither of them had expected things to take such a turn.
Though Snow Empress had not stated it outright, how could they not understand that she had already been persuaded?
It had actually worked!
Huo Yuhao also let out a slight sigh of relief. Two deep-purple Soul Rings slowly rose beneath his feet, and as the First Soul Ring lit up, Mental Detection Sharing instantly connected to