"Can we begin now?"
The deep voice, still impossible to tell whether it was male or female, echoed through the space. It was weighty yet light, layered upon itself.
Xu Lanqing lowered his head and glanced at the Dragon Slaying Blade in his right hand. The winding red-and-white dragon images on its snow-white blade had disappeared.
The Ice and Fire Dragon King continued, "The power of the Dragon Pill has been completely depleted. Once we've helped you stabilize your absorption of the Soul Bone, we'll gather the remaining power inside you. When your cultivation reaches the right level, it will transform into your Soul Ring.
"Moreover, this Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well formed from the nutrients of our remains. As long as our remains are used as materials, they can be refined into a special divine artifact capable of containing this entire valley, allowing you to carry it with you.
"That's not all. This divine artifact has another special function. Once your strength reaches the Soul Saint level, it will guide you to a certain place. There, you may find gains beyond your imagination."
Xu Lanqing was curious about the place the Ice and Fire Dragon King had mentioned, but since it hadn't said anything more, he doubted asking would get him an answer.
He glanced at his legs. His left leg was bright red, and the heat radiating from it made the space shimmer. His right leg was icy white, and its extreme chill froze the moisture in the air.
He understood that once the Ice and Fire Dragon King had done this, its remaining soul would vanish completely.
"Thank you," he said sincerely.
"Since you've already made your choice, you must have the resolve to see this path through to the end. There's no need to thank