This was the power a Soul Spirit gained in return. It let her grow far faster than a Soul Beast could through cultivation alone.
"Thank you, Master."
The Ice Empress's voice was as cool as ever, but Fang Fan heard the excitement and gratitude she could barely contain beneath it.
She had lived for 380,000 years and thought her lifespan was nearly over, with no hope of advancing further. Yet becoming a Soul Spirit had not robbed her of her freedom or awareness as she had feared. Instead, her cultivation had soared.
From this moment on, she was no longer the Ice Empress trapped in the Far North, waiting for her life to run out. She was a Soul Spirit with a chance to reach greater heights.
Fang Fan felt the surging level 93 Soul Power within him. Another brilliant emerald ice pattern had appeared on the Netherworld Saint Tiger Emperor's body. Ultimate Ice had merged with his power of Destruction, more than doubling its might.
He was about to leave the Far North with Bibi Dong when the Ice Empress spoke again, this time with a note of gravity and concern.
"Master, there's one more thing.
"The Snow Empress is the foremost of the Far North's Three Heavenly Kings. She has cultivated for 690,000 years and is the incarnation of the Heavenly Snow Woman. She is far stronger than I am.
"Her heavenly tribulation is almost upon her. The 690,000-year tribulation is a death sentence. Surviving it is nearly impossible.
"She has spent these days asleep in the core region, trying to delay its arrival, but that can only buy her time. Part of the reason I accepted your offer so readily was that I wanted to find her a way to live."
"Where does the Snow Empress live?"