As the time she spent in the human world gradually increased, Gu Yuena finally came to fully understand why so many Soul Beasts chose to rebuild themselves as humans after reaching a hundred thousand years.
She also gradually understood what Huo Yuhao had written in the Diary: once Soul Beasts and humans became each other's most trustworthy companions, the Soul Beasts' growth speed would increase tremendously as well.
Soul Beasts needed nearly ten thousand years before they could possess intelligence comparable to that of human children. Before then, they were no different from pure beasts, possessing nothing beyond their survival instincts.
But if they could become companions who trusted and relied on humans, then through constant exposure, their intelligence could improve in the shortest possible time. This would greatly shorten the time Soul Beasts needed to grow.
"I hope you won't disappoint me, Huo Yuhao."
Gu Yuena could not help letting out a sigh as she watched Huo Yuhao absorb the Soul Bone left behind by the Ice Empress.
But at that moment, as though she had suddenly thought of something, Gu Yuena sharply turned her gaze toward the Snow Empress, who was transforming beside her.
Watching the Snow Empress's smooth, flowing pure-white hair flutter in the breeze, Gu Yuena's brows immediately furrowed slightly.
Why did watching this spectacle suddenly seem less enjoyable than before?
When Soul Beasts transformed into humans, aside from certain special circumstances, they usually took on forms based on their original appearances. Their looks and traits would be identical to those of their Soul Beast forms.
With the Heavenly Snow Woman's appearance, the Snow Empress could absolutely be called a peerless beauty, but that was nothing.
It was not that Gu Yuena was bragging—when it came to looks, there was not a single person on the