Chapter 15: The Grand Art of Persuasion (Part 3)
Faced with Lin Yun's blunt proposition, Ice Empress tilted her head in confusion.
Goodness, such arrogance.
Even she didn't know how to survive the next tribulation, and yet this man claimed he could keep her alive—and demanded her submission on the spot?
Did Ice Empress not have any pride?
If it were anyone else, she might have already launched an Ice Empress's Wrath and frozen the intruder into a statue.
But after glancing at Snow Empress and Di Tian beside her, she silently dismissed that dangerous thought. The pressure from Lin Yun's Golden Dragon King bloodline made her feel even more suppressed than Snow Empress did.
At a loss, she sneakily looked toward Snow Empress, who immediately began frantically signaling with her eyes.
'Agree. Hurry up and agree!'
Fine, Ice Empress's dignity be damned.
She was only doing this to survive—not because she wanted to submit!
Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮~
"Soul Beast Sovereign, I… I am willing to submit." No matter the drama in her heart, Ice Empress still answered respectfully on the surface.
Sigh, it's just following Xue'er's orders, that's all.
"Very good. Submitting to this king is the wisest decision you've ever made," Lin Yun nodded with satisfaction.
Ice and Snow Empresses: (2/2) achievement unlocked!
"I hope so…" Ice Empress muttered under her breath.
Anyone used to being a regional ruler would feel a bit awkward having someone suddenly placed above them—and Ice Empress was no different.
She hadn't been crushed by the dimensional authority of Lin Yun's otherworldly foresight, unlike Snow Empress. So her reaction was still reasonable.
But it didn't matter. Soon enough, she'd willingly address Lin Yun as Respected One too.
Thinking about the steps ahead, Lin Yun ignored Ice Empress's petty resistance and turned to Snow Empress. "Since both of you have submitted to this king, settle your matters in the Extreme North and then head to the Star Dou Forest."
"This king and Di Tian have other matters to attend to. We will not accompany you."
"To the Star Dou Forest…" Snow Empress hesitated for a moment, but having already made her choice, she had no further reason to waver.
"Yes, Soul Beast Sovereign. Once Ice Empress and I finish dealing with things here, we will proceed to the Star Dou Forest as soon as possible."
Snow Empress was endlessly curious about this mysterious Soul Beast Sovereign.
Just what was he trying to accomplish?
As she watched Lin Yun and Di Tian step into the spatial rift and vanish, Snow Empress stood in silence for a long time. Then, her cold, proud face broke into a stunning smile—beautiful as a glacier blooming with snow lotus.
"Hehe… how interesting…"
"Xue'er, why did you agree to follow the orders of that Soul Beast Sovereign? Do we of the Extreme North really need to get involved in the affairs of the Star Dou Forest?" Ice Empress asked, puzzled.
If not for Snow Empress, she would never have submitted—even if Di Tian was stronger, even if Lin Yun's draconic aura instinctively made her want to kneel.
You say you'll let me live, and I'm just supposed to believe you?
What reason do I have to trust you?
I've got a century left. If you try to force me, I'll self-destruct and take you down with me.
A king among soul beasts—who didn't have a bit of temper?
Ice Empress had only agreed because of Snow Empress's influence. Their bond of hundreds of thousands of years couldn't be measured by outsiders.
"You don't understand, Bing'er," Snow Empress shook her head gently. "The foundation of the Star Dou Forest is far deeper than you imagine. And you're still young—you know little of the ancient history."
"That's why you can't grasp the former glory of the dragon race, nor comprehend how powerful they once were. They were the undisputed rulers of the Douluo Continent."
"Even now, they remain so."
How did Snow Empress know there was a Soul Beast Sovereign above Di Tian?
Because she had once sensed Gu Yue Na's presence.
As the oldest soul beast in the Extreme North, Snow Empress knew far more secrets than Ice Empress. That's why she could tell Huo Yuhao that, in certain times, even their Extreme North must obey Di Tian's command…
And perhaps even more…
She might have even spoken with Gu Yuena herself.
As for whether she ever directly faced Gu Yuena—that could only be confirmed by Snow Empress and Gu Yuena themselves.
"Besides, his terrifying nature is also beyond your imagination. Just know this—I would never harm you," Snow Empress said with a smile, ruffling Ice Empress's twin tails.
"Mhm mhm, I'll listen to you, Xue'er." Ice Empress clung to Snow Empress, her proud face blooming with an infatuated smile.
'Hehe, my Xue'er Xue'er~'
"All right, go back and handle your clan matters. Otherwise, when the time comes, your clan won't even know where you've gone and will search the entire Extreme North for you." Snow Empress shook her head helplessly and gently pulled Ice Empress off her.
Reluctantly, Ice Empress unlatched herself from Snow Empress, glancing back with every few steps as she flew toward the Ice Jade Scorpion territory.
After seeing Ice Empress off, Snow Empress also departed.
As the ruler of the Extreme North, she wouldn't have vanished without a word if not for the sudden developments. There were still matters she needed to delegate.
Now that both she and Ice Empress were about to leave, the responsibility of protecting the soul beasts of the Extreme North had to be properly assigned.
After a brief moment of thought, Snow Empress appointed the Titan Snow Demon King to act as the temporary sovereign of the Extreme North in her absence.
As for the Ice Bear King, Xiao Bai...
Having raised him herself, Snow Empress knew clearly—this job didn't suit his straightforward temperament. In every aspect, Ah Tai was a better fit.
Handling these arrangements didn't take long. Two hours later, the Ice and Snow Empresses reunited and set off together toward the Star Dou Forest.
At the same time, Lin Yun and Di Tian arrived at their intended destination.
"Respected One, why have we come here?" Di Tian looked down at the human city beneath them, a trace of killing intent flashing in his eyes. "Shall I erase this city from existence?"
"Don't be so bloodthirsty. Times have changed!" Lin Yun rolled his eyes.
Always ready to slaughter a city—Di Tian, you're walking a narrow path!
Don't you realize soul beasts are weak now, and we need to act with caution?
Move in quietly—shoot the loud one first!
Di Tian was choked by Lin Yun's remark. He wanted to say, Respected One, I was only acting in accordance with your will. You're the real reckless brute here…
After giving Di Tian a side-eye, Lin Yun cast his gaze upon the city below, eventually locking his sights on a bustling area filled with buildings and people.
At the front of that sector, three large characters were boldly inscribed on the archway.
Earth Dragon Gate!
This city was none other than—Dragon City.
(End of chapter)
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