Ice Empress Blushes, Core Area Disturbance

"So, the God of Destruction came by just now?" Ice Empress looked at Lang Lei with astonishment, as if she had heard something utterly unbelievable. She found it hard to imagine that for just the first trial, the God of Destruction would personally descend so eagerly. The level of importance placed on it seemed far too high!

This seemed to deviate somewhat from their perception of deities as aloof beings, detached from the mortal world.

However, on second thought, for someone who could leave both her and Snow Empress completely helpless, there was likely no other reasonable explanation besides a deity. With this realization, Ice Empress's doubts lessened slightly, but at the same time, she felt a greater sense of awe towards the God of Destruction.

They, the Soul Beasts, had always valued strength. The powerful naturally earned their respect.

"Sister Bing, that's not the main point," Lang Lei suddenly said, his tone casual, as if he hadn't taken the God of Destruction's appearance seriously at all.

"Then what is the main point?"

Snow Empress watched Ice Empress and Lang Lei with a smile, seemingly having some idea of what Lang Lei was about to say.

"Look." Lang Lei walked over to Ice Empress and gestured with his hands. Ice Empress stared suspiciously at his actions, not understanding what he was up to. However, when she saw the teasing smile on Lang Lei's face, Ice Empress instantly understood.

"You scoundrel!" Ice Empress roared, furious. She never expected this guy Lang Lei to be so bold as to openly mock her height right in front of her!

Does this have something to do with my transformation? It's not something I can control! Do I want to be this size?

But upon careful reflection, although her bloodline was supreme among the Ice Jade Scorpion clan, in terms of size, she was indeed on the smaller side...

Thinking of this, Ice Empress felt a surge of embarrassed anger. She instantly darted forward like lightning, raising her seemingly delicate little fist, ready to teach Lang Lei a harsh lesson and let him understand the true wrath of a 600,000-year-old ferocious beast!

However, just as Ice Empress's fist was about to land on Lang Lei, he appeared remarkably relaxed. He caught her fist effortlessly. Not only that, but Lang Lei also applied a bit of force, pushing her fist down, then grabbed Ice Empress in one smooth motion. Following that, with a neat grappling move, as if performing a magic trick, he pinned her firmly beneath him.

This series of events happened so quickly that both Snow Empress and Ice Empress were stunned. It was important to note that Ice Empress had unleashed her Soul Emperor-level strength, and she was inherently a gifted being. Therefore, she couldn't believe Lang Lei could turn the tables in such a situation. Snow Empress could naturally see the underlying dynamics, but at this moment, Lang Lei, without using any of his mysterious trump cards, had so easily subdued Ice Empress. It was truly unbelievable!

In that instant, Ice Empress found herself in a dilemma. If she forcefully broke free from Lang Lei's hold, she might accidentally injure him. But if she didn't, being in such an awkward position... was simply too humiliating.

Ice Empress's cheeks instantly turned bright red. "Let go already!"

Her voice carried a hint of annoyance and embarrassment.

However, Lang Lei, like a rogue, not only didn't let go but grinned triumphantly. He seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the situation. After all, Ice Empress had disciplined him quite a bit before, and now that he finally had a chance, he wasn't about to let it go easily.

"No, unless you promise not to hit me first," Lang Lei said playfully, completely ignoring Ice Empress's anger.

Hearing this, Ice Empress was so enraged she almost exploded. She widened her eyes, glared at Lang Lei, and roared, "You scoundrel, you were the one who mocked this Empress first!"

Lang Lei shrugged it off with a chuckle. "How about we call it even then?"

Ice Empress was so angered by Lang Lei's shamelessness that she couldn't speak. She turned to look at Snow Empress, hoping she would say something on her behalf. However, Snow Empress acted as if nothing was happening, turning her head away, completely pretending not to see the scene.

Seeing this, Ice Empress felt a pang of disappointment. She knew Snow Empress always remained neutral and wouldn't intervene this time either. With no other choice, Ice Empress glanced back and suddenly had an idea.

With a sudden roll, she quickly broke free from Lang Lei's grasp.

"Oops, a beauty in my arms~?"

Lang Lei was also taken aback. He hadn't expected Ice Empress to be so decisive. Now that Lang Lei was taller than Ice Empress, the embrace no longer felt the same as before.

Taking advantage of Lang Lei's momentary stupor, Ice Empress reversed the situation and pinned Lang Lei to the ground.

Snow Empress, watching from the side, was dumbfounded. Are you guys playing this intensely right in front of me?

"How about that? Your Sister Bing is still your Sister Bing. If you want to defeat me, you'll need to train for a few more years!"

"Mhm, mhm, mhm, whatever Sister Bing says is right!" Lang Lei just wanted to quickly get out of this awkward situation. If Ice Empress realized what was happening and got angry again, it wouldn't be fun, and he'd likely be the one to suffer.

Moreover, there were people around. Besides Snow Empress, who was watching the show, there was also Elysia in his mind, watching them with great interest, making him feel quite uneasy.

Just as Ice Empress was wondering when Lang Lei had become so obedient, she glanced at Snow Empress, who was watching with a knowing smile, and then at her own position, completely sprawled on top of Lang Lei. She finally understood.

Instantly, her face turned crimson, and she flusteredly got off Lang Lei.

Lang Lei was now roughly the height of a young man, and his physical state was nearing maturity. Looking at him with her previous perspective seemed somewhat inappropriate now.

Before, the two of them being like this would have just seemed like a brother and sister playing around. Now... it had a bit of a different flavor.

"No more fooling around?" Snow Empress asked with a smile.

"Hmph, I'll let him off this time," Ice Empress said, turning her head away, embarrassed.

Meanwhile, in the true core of the Star Dou Great Forest, the Land of Great Peril—

Di Tian awoke from his seclusion. Looking at the information transmitted to his mind, a flicker of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"There's finally news about the Lord!"

Without hesitation, he emerged from his seclusion and flew directly to the bottom of the Lake of Life. He was eager to know what new instructions their Beast Sovereign would have.