Hmm... I Just Simply Admire (Crave) Your Body

["I don't believe it!"]

Snow Empress's proud self-esteem would not allow her to accept such mockery.

Emperor Palm: Great Cold No Snow! Emperor Sword: Ice Extreme Peerless!

The Snow Empress Three Ultimates bombarded in turns, and the entire secret chamber seemed to transform into a frozen hell.

However, the result remained the same.

Every time an attack was about to land, time would undergo a bizarre leap.

From her perspective, you were like a ghost, flickering left and right; sometimes, even after an attack was launched, it would inexplicably return to its starting point.

For a full incense stick's worth of time, the Snow Empress hadn't even touched the corner of your clothes.

She, who had been blinded by rage, finally realized that something was wrong.

This human before her, who only possessed the cultivation of a Soul Saint, grasped a power that transcended the rules themselves!

"Human, your methods are indeed bizarre."

The Snow Empress ceased her attacks, a flash of resolute madness crossing her eyes.

"Since I cannot kill you, then let us die together! This Empress will never again become a plaything for humans!"

Boom--!

The origin power within her body began to riot wildly, and brilliant ice-blue light erupted from her form; she was going to detonate her origin!

The self-destruction of a 700,000-year-old fierce beast was enough to raze the entire Body Sect to the ground!

"Want to self-destruct? Did I give you permission?"

A mocking arc curled at the corners of your mouth.

King Crimson, activated once more!

Time was forcibly erased.

In that frozen crimson world, you walked unhurriedly to the front of the Snow Empress.

Looking at her beautiful face, slightly distorted by anger, you reached out and tapped your fingertip against the center of her brow, directly severing the flow path of the violent energy within her body.

After finishing this, you turned around, returned to your original spot, and snapped your fingers.

Time resumed.

The Snow Empress's aura, which had expanded to its limit, was like a pricked balloon; it instantly deflated and dissipated into nothingness.

Self-destruction... interrupted?!

"You... what exactly did you do?!"

At this moment, the Snow Empress finally panicked.

In those ice-blue eyes, for the first time, an emotion called "fear" appeared.

She couldn't even die? Was this human a man or a ghost?!

"Now, can we calm down and talk?"

You stood with your hands in your pockets, looking down at her, your tone indifferent yet carrying an unquestionable majesty.

The Snow Empress bit her silver teeth, staring fixedly at you, her chest heaving violently.

After a long while, the red light in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by deep wariness.

"If you want to kill, then kill. This Empress has nothing to discuss with you humans."

Although her words were stubborn, she had already reined in her aura.

Because she understood that in front of this man with bizarre abilities, she didn't even have the right to choose death.

"Snow Empress, don't be so hot-headed."

You pulled over a chair and sat down, your demeanor relaxed, as if chatting with an old friend.

"To be reasonable, we are not enemies. My teacher and I traveled thousands of miles, risking our lives to save you from that hellhole called Mingde Hall. If we truly wanted to harm you, do you think you would still be alive right now?"

The Snow Empress snorted coldly and turned her head away.

Although she didn't want to admit it, what this human said was the truth.

More importantly, she had reached the end of her rope.

The Snow Empress Three Ultimates she took pride in couldn't hit anyone, and even her final trump card, self-destruction, had been forcibly interrupted. Now, she was like fish on a chopping block, left to be slaughtered.

"What exactly do you want?"

The Snow Empress stared at you intensely, a trace of helplessness in her tone.

Since she couldn't even manage to die, she could only listen to what tricks this human wanted to play.

"My goal is very simple."

You retracted your smile, your gaze becoming deep and distant, as if piercing through the roof to look toward the unreachable God Realm.

["To become a god."]

[Two words, spoken with resounding weight!]

[You lie without a blush or a racing heart, your eyes even filled with a look of pure devotion.]

["To be honest, I have already obtained the inheritance of the God of Time."]

["You have seen the power of my martial soul for yourself. Controlling time and foreseeing the future—these are the inherent authorities of a god."]

["And the content of the seventh trial He has bestowed upon me is this: to find a soul beast overlord with over five hundred thousand years of cultivation, form a contract with it, and together, we shall bear witness to the path of godhood!"]

["God... God trial?!"]

[As the words fell, two sharp gasps echoed through the secret chamber.]

[Du Busi widened his bull-like eyes, his jaw nearly hitting the floor.]

["Apprentice... are you telling the truth? You have a god's inheritance?!"]

[No wonder! No wonder this kid's martial soul was so heaven-defying! No wonder his cultivation speed was like riding a rocket! No wonder he could predict the future!]

[So, standing behind all of this was actually a deity!]

[Du Busi trembled with excitement; the Body Sect was about to produce a god!]

[Snow Empress was equally stunned.]

[She scrutinized you with suspicion, trying to find any trace of a lie on your face.]

[But your calm gaze, combined with the bizarre and unfathomable time ability you had just displayed, left her with no choice but to believe.]

[Besides divine power, what else could explain that strength which stood above the rules of the world?]

["God of Time..." Snow Empress muttered to herself, her once-firm resolve to die wavering in that very moment.]

[For a soul beast, becoming a god is the ultimate desire carved into their very bones, and the only way to escape the fate of the heavenly tribulation!]

["I know what you are worried about."]

[You seem to see right through her thoughts, your tone turning deep.]

["The God Realm holds a prejudice against soul beasts; even with a million years of cultivation, they cannot become gods. This is the rule, and it is also a curse."]

["But I am different."]

[You stand up and look directly into Snow Empress's eyes, your gaze burning.]

["I am human, and I have the qualifications to become a god. As long as you sacrifice yourself to become my wisdom soul ring and help me complete the god trial, the day I ascend to the God Realm shall be the day of your resurrection!"]

["I can even use the authority of a god to reshape your divine body, allowing you to break free from the shackles of a soul beast and truly attain eternal life!"]

[This promise was drawn so large, so perfect, and so tempting!]

[Snow Empress fell silent.]

[Light flickered in her ice-blue eyes; clearly, a fierce battle was raging within her heart.]

[Seeing that the timing was right, you decided to add more fuel to the fire.]

["Snow Empress, face reality."]

[You point to her current ethereal form, your tone turning cold.]

["You are nothing but a soul body now. Without the support of your physical form, your power is fading with every passing moment."]

["Even if I were merciful enough to let you return to the Far North, how long could you last? A year? Or two?"]

["Right now, you are like a piece of walking treasure. Once discovered by other Title Douluo, your fate will be even more miserable than it is now—having your consciousness wiped away and being reduced entirely to a soul ring and soul bone."]

[Every word was like a sharp blade, stabbing deep into Snow Empress's heart.]

[She knew that you were speaking the truth.]

[Death was inevitable either way, leaving her with only two paths: to die without dignity, or to gamble on the promise of this human before her.]

["I... cannot trust you."]

[After a long while, Snow Empress bit her lip, her voice sounding somewhat dry.]

["Humans are best at deception. What if you go back on your word after becoming a god, or if you simply cannot resurrect me? Wouldn't I have just served as a stepping stone for you in vain?"]

["Heh."]

[You chuckle and spread your hands.]

["Snow Empress, you have misunderstood one thing. As you are now, you have no right to bargain with me."]

["If I really wanted to play games, I could have just had my teacher beat you into submission and forcibly absorbed you earlier. Why would I waste so much breath talking to you?"]

[At this point, your eyes suddenly turn "affectionate."]

["The reason I am giving you a choice is because I respect you."]

["Seven hundred thousand years of cultivation, the ruler of the Extreme North Icefield—this persistence and pride of yours are things I admire."]

["I do not wish for a creature as beautiful and powerful as you to simply fade away into nothingness in such a stifling manner."]

[These words were so moving that they would make the listener weep.]

[Even you were starting to believe them yourself.]

[Of course, you automatically ignored that tiny voice in the depths of your heart: Well... actually, the main reason is that I'm coveting Snow Empress's body; it would be such a pity for her to just die like this.]