"Little Jing's current state... is very similar to mine when I first accepted my God Trial, so he should be receiving the Ice God's inheritance right now."
Bibi Dong let out a long breath.
Despite her words, Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes remained fixed on Ling Jing, a trace of worry still lingering in their depths.
Beside her, the Ice Empress's eyes brightened slightly.
This was unquestionably good news.
Not only had this journey confirmed that the Ice God, the deity worshipped by all the Soul Beasts of the Far North, truly existed, but Little Jing had also successfully accepted the Ice God's God Trial. Besides, the feeling of having her beloved and the god she worshipped become one was indeed a novel experience for the Ice Empress.
Ah Yin and Xiao Wu stayed by Ling Jing's side, smiles appearing on their faces as well.
If Ling Jing could attain godhood, that meant they had a chance to ascend to the Divine Realm alongside him and gain long lives. Ah Yin had originally chosen to take human form to gamble on that sliver of greater potential humans possessed. Though that gamble had not paid off, at least she had secured a tremendous reward. Xiao Wu secretly rejoiced all the more. Had she not stubbornly insisted on taking human form and entering human society, she would never have met Ling Jing again, much less glimpsed the hope of ascending to the Divine Realm together.
At the same time, however, a trace of distress appeared in Xiao Wu's eyes.
If I ascend to the Divine Realm, what will happen to Mom, Da Ming, and Er Ming?
Of them all, only the Snow Empress remained silent, looking weighed down by worries.
From time to time, she turned to look at Ling Jing, who was