I had also been thinking about whether I really needed to hide.
After much consideration, I discussed it at length with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and Ice Empress.
In the end, we decided—not to hide.
I would take the initiative to reveal my talent, obtain the best possible resources, and absorb my third Soul Ring to the greatest extent possible.
In the image, the meeting within White Tiger Lin Qing's Spiritual Sea continued.
"Kid, have you thought this through?"
Ice Empress's voice rang out, still icy but carrying a touch more seriousness.
"My reputation in the soul master world isn't something to be taken lightly."
"If you expose yourself, you'll become a living target. Every human sect and empire will set their sights on you."
"I know."
White Tiger Lin Qing nodded solemnly.
"But if I keep hiding, then in the eyes of the Sun Moon Empire, I'll forever just be an 'outsider with a bit of talent.'"
"They won't invest their true core resources in an outsider with an unknown background and uncertain potential."
He paused, and his gaze sharpened.
"But what if I were an 'unrivaled genius'?"
"A monster with an Ultimate Ice Second Martial Soul and a first Soul Ring that is 400,000 years old."
"..."
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm remained silent for a long time.
So long that White Tiger Lin Qing thought he had fallen asleep.
Then, he let out a long sigh.
"They might also choose to dissect you for research, or simply erase you to prevent future trouble."
"But you're right about one thing. The Simulation soul skill really will become useless in the later stages."
"But... the risk is just too great."
Lin Qing smiled.
"What path doesn't have risks? If I hide, my growth will be slow, and I might miss