In her eyes, that being was the supreme ruler who stood above the entire Soul Beast Realm, a taboo existence capable of making all soul beasts revere and even fear him.
Yet in Li Changqing's words, he seemed to be nothing more than a relatively powerful soul beast.
Was this ignorance, or confidence?
No.
Given the temperament Li Changqing had displayed, it could not simply be ignorance.
Then he must know even more.
Snow Empress's eyes flickered as she asked in a low voice:
"Who exactly are you?"
Li Changqing's expression remained unchanged.
"Didn't I tell you long ago? My name is Li Changqing, and I'm a student of Shrek Academy."
"That's not what I'm asking."
The chill around Snow Empress gradually subsided, but her gaze became even sharper.
"Where exactly did you learn of the Soul Beast Co-Ruler's existence?"
"And how much do you know about him?"
Li Changqing fell silent for a moment.
On both sides of the road, Shrek Academy's buildings appeared solemn and majestic beneath the sunlight.
From the distance came the occasional rumble of clashing Soul Power, evidently from students sparring within the academy.
Only after a while did Li Changqing slowly speak:
"Some things are not yet the right time to tell you."
Snow Empress's gaze turned slightly cold.
"You don't trust me?"
"No."
Li Changqing shook his head.
"It is simply that the more you know, the greater the risk you bear."
"You already know of the Soul Beast Co-Ruler's existence. If you continue asking, you may touch upon things that should not be touched."
"When that time comes, even you may not be able to escape unscathed."
Snow Empress heard the seriousness in his words, and her expression changed slightly.
"Are you warning me?"
"I'm reminding you."
"And what about you?"
Snow