The voice was ancient and distant, carrying the weight of countless years. The Snow Empress and Ice Empress both froze in surprise, and even Lin Yi was slightly taken aback.
"Is that... the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm?" A flicker of surprise crossed the Snow Empress's eyes. "How are you inside this human?"
The voice belonged to the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
It had once been a million-year soul beast. After sacrificing itself to Lin Yi, it had preserved its consciousness and become part of the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul.
Now, it had taken the initiative to appear and speak with the Snow Empress.
"Snow Empress, you can see Ice Empress's condition for yourself. In her current state, she won't survive the tribulation." The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice held a note of helplessness. "But there's still one way to save her."
"What way?" the Snow Empress asked urgently.
"Sacrifice," the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said slowly. "Ice Empress can sacrifice herself to this human and become his Soul Ring.
"That way, Ice Empress's life force can be preserved, and the tribulation will dissipate once its target disappears.
"This human has several sources of ice-attribute power within him, including the Ice Dragon Martial Soul and Ice Phoenix Martial Soul. He can bear Ice Empress's energy without wasting it.
"Once he becomes a god in the future, he may even be able to bring Ice Empress back to life."
"Sacrifice?!" Ice Empress's voice turned shrill. "You want me to sacrifice myself to a human? Dream on!"
"Ice Empress, calm down!" the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm urged. "After the sacrifice, you'll lose your body, but your soul and consciousness will be preserved. Besides, this human has limitless potential. He might even become a god someday. Following him may not be worse than staying