Ice Empress trembled with rage, then abruptly shut her eyes and shouted, "Master!"
Huo Yuhao finally smiled with satisfaction.
That cry of "Master" meant Ice Empress had completely bowed her head. Whether willingly or under duress, once their master-servant relationship was established, her proud nature meant she wouldn't turn against him lightly.
To tame a proud Ferocious Beast like her, he had to be even more forceful, grinding her pride into the dirt.
"Good." Huo Yuhao withdrew his Soul Path aura and waved a hand. "Now that we've reached an understanding, let's get started."
Ice Empress opened her eyes again and glared at him.
"I have one more condition!"
"Go ahead." Huo Yuhao was in an excellent mood and feeling generous.
Ice Empress turned around and pointed beyond the distant barrier, where Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was still gesticulating wildly.
"Keep that disgusting bug away from me! The farther, the better! From now on, it isn't allowed within ten feet of me without my permission! Otherwise, I'd rather die with you than acknowledge you as my master!"
Huo Yuhao followed her pointing finger.
Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had pressed its face against the transparent barrier, squashing it into a huge, comical expression. It was also babbling something unintelligible.
Huo Yuhao nearly burst out laughing.
"No problem. I promise." Huo Yuhao agreed even more readily than before.
Brother Sky Dream, Brother Sky Dream, don't blame me. You brought this on yourself.
Poor Sky Dream had no idea his goddess had already become Huo Yuhao's.
Only after hearing Huo Yuhao's assurance did Ice Empress's expression soften a little.
She took a deep breath, and a green light began to shine around her once more.
"Come on." Ice Empress spread her arms. "Open your Sea of Consciousness and let me out."
"I'll gradually