After hearing Chen Ping out, the Snow Empress studied him carefully before nodding dubiously, then turned toward Electrolux.
Electrolux's golden robes bore magnificent patterns. With his white hair and white beard, he looked weathered, yet possessed an ancient, unfathomable air.
Holding his staff, he exuded a distinctive air of having everything under control.
"You're the divine soul from another world that Lord Elf mentioned? I can sense that you're indeed very powerful. That power comes not from quantity, but quality. Your level of existence is indeed above mine."
Electrolux was also watching the Snow Empress. His gaze was calm as he said, "Your perception is correct. Spirits and gods are fundamentally on different levels. Even if you've already begun approaching that realm, the gap remains very real until you actually complete your transformation."
"Let's discuss your situation instead. You should understand that we all hope you'll join this group."
"Neither Elf nor I can provide young Chen with a sufficiently substantial foundation. But as the Heavenly Snow Woman, you can."
The Snow Empress said coolly, "Rather than cling to life, I would choose to return to nature's embrace. No one can make me do something against my will."
The Snow Empress's voice was calm, yet carried a sense of resolve.
But Electrolux did not buy her act at all. His seasoned experience had already let him see through to the true thoughts hidden beneath her icy face.
"Really? Not even heaven and earth?"
Electrolux chuckled. "Then why didn't you face the seven hundred thousand year heavenly tribulation head-on and gamble on that one-in-ten-thousand chance of survival? Why did you immediately choose to become human upon seeing that hundred-thousand-year snow lotus?"
Electrolux's words made cold sweat break out on the foreheads of both Chen Ping and Elf, who were standing on