The young man on the throne spoke evenly, his words cold. Their meaning was simple and clear.
Drop your soul's defenses and submit to a soul search.
"A soul search..."
The Ice Phoenix Demon Lord felt a chill in her heart, followed by a surge of anger.
She even wanted to burn her blood essence and lifespan to fight to the death, if only to splash him with her blood.
But when she looked up,
she saw a young man in azure robes seated on the throne. His gaze was calm, without the smug triumph of someone who had soared to the heavens in a single leap, or any boundless hatred for the Demon Race.
He simply looked at her.
For some reason, the Ice Phoenix Demon Lord went cold inside and lost all her courage.
She had been helpless even with a Spirit Transformation spatial talisman in hand.
Now that both her soul and demon body were restrained, what could she do?
What could she possibly do?
Against an old monster like this, she could only stall and wait.
If she went too long without making contact, even her mother, however slow to notice, should realize something was wrong. There might still be a sliver of hope then.
"The Celestial Lord commands; I obey without question!"
The Ice Phoenix Demon Lord bowed again and said respectfully, "The Ice Phoenix Clan's bloodline does indeed carry an inherited soul restriction. Even this servant cannot stop it. Here are its details. I ask only that..."
"I ask only that the Celestial Lord show mercy."
Her voice was mournful as she dropped every defense around her soul.
"Mercy?"
"Of course I should show mercy. Who could fail to cherish a talent like Your Majesty?"
Jiang Ding was a little surprised.
He slowly descended