Displaying his strength was part of the script they had agreed upon.
Although the Ice Empress was a bit naive, tricking her still required some genuine capability.
As for negotiations, that was undoubtedly Bi Ji's job.
After all, if Ye Feng handled it himself, the Ice Empress would naturally be hostile toward him, making persuasion extremely difficult and a waste of breath.
It was better to let Bi Ji do the convincing.
Moreover, judging by the Ice Empress's expression, she was clearly already tempted.
However, due to the lack of trust between them, she was still hesitating.
"What… this aura… so strong!"
As a Great Beast, the Ice Empress had a sharp eye.
Before, Ye Feng had deliberately concealed his aura, and she hadn't paid much attention, so she hadn't sensed anything.
But now, as she focused on Ye Feng's presence, she realized how incredibly dense and powerful it was.
The pressure he exuded was already approaching that of a Titled Douluo!
Not only that, but he had also condensed a Soul Core, meaning his combat strength was likely just as Bi Ji had claimed—on par with a Titled Douluo!
And Ye Feng was not even seven years old yet, with a cultivation level of only 60!
If he were allowed to grow for a few more years and cultivate his Soul Power to the Titled Douluo realm, how terrifying would he become…
With such talent, becoming a god was practically guaranteed.
"Hmph, I admit this human has the potential to become a god. But given our relationship, why should I trust you?" The Ice Empress snorted coldly, clearly wanting more evidence to convince herself.
After all, she was genuinely tempted.
But her wariness toward humans made her play it safe.
Shape-shifting into a human was extremely dangerous—her cultivation would reset to zero.
If Bi Ji and that human tried anything against her at that point, she would have no way to resist.
She wouldn't even be able to self-destruct!
She'd be completely at their mercy, like fish on a chopping block!
No matter how enticing their offer was, she had lived for hundreds of thousands of years—she wouldn't be fooled by sweet talk!
"I know what you're worried about—you're afraid we'll take advantage of you after your shape-shifting," Bi Ji said, seemingly reading her thoughts. She continued, "Don't worry. Our Young Master's bloodline is extraordinary—he can condense Soul Rings on his own, just like Soul Beasts. Your Soul Ring may be strong, but it's not something our Young Master would even consider."
The Ice Empress fell silent at this.
Seeing this, Bi Ji stopped trying to persuade her and instead began muttering to herself… "Ah, after my bloodline improves, I'll live for hundreds of thousands more years. How vexing~"
"Oh, Ice Empress, what kind of flowers do you like? When you get struck down by the Thunder Tribulation in ten thousand years, I'll definitely come to mourn you."
"Bi Ji, shut up!!"
The Ice Empress slammed her claw down furiously, clearly provoked.
Bi Ji pretended not to hear and continued, "Ah… I almost forgot. With the Young Master's talent, he'll definitely become a god within ten years. Then he can help me shape-shift, and I'll follow him into the divine realm to enjoy eternal life…"
"What a shame. By the time the Ice Empress dies, I might already be in the divine realm and won't be able to bring you flowers. I'll just have to mourn you from afar…"
"Bi Ji, you've gone too far! If you keep showing off, I swear I'll fight you!!!"
The Ice Empress finally couldn't hold back anymore, roaring in utter frustration.
She instantly radiated an endless chill, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet several degrees, nearly approaching absolute zero!
It was clear just how furious the Ice Empress was at this moment!
She had obviously been completely provoked!
A terrifying aura spread, freezing the air for hundreds of kilometers around.
"Heh, didn't you say you didn't believe it?"
Bi Ji chuckled lightly, shrugging as she said, "This was just a fantasy. Why are you taking it so seriously, Ice Empress~"
After speaking, Bi Ji took Ye Feng's hand and prepared to leave, walking away while saying, "Let's go, Young Master. This little scorpion is just too narrow-minded to understand the value of investment."
"But with your talent, Young Master, you'll reach that level in no time even without her Source Power. Then we'll just let this little scorpion envy us from afar~"
The two walked further and further away, their figures quickly swallowed by the snowstorm.
Just as they were about to disappear from sight—
A green figure suddenly blocked their path. It was the Ice Empress.
"I… I'm willing to cooperate with you. I accept your conditions…"
The Ice Empress gritted her teeth, but in the end, she couldn't resist the temptation of immortality and chose to agree.
Though her tone sounded firm, this was clearly the result of compromise.
As much as she hated to admit it, what Bi Ji said was the truth.
Her lifespan… truly wasn't much longer.
If she hibernated for a long time, she might delay her Heavenly Tribulation for another ten thousand years or so.
But if she chose to live freely and allowed her cultivation to grow, then within a century, her 400,000-year Heavenly Tribulation would arrive.
And if she accidentally pushed herself too hard, her great 400,000-year tribulation would descend within a year!
When that time came, it would be her doom—and she truly didn't want to die…
No harm, no foul.
In truth, she had mentally prepared herself for this long ago, even trying to overcome her fear of death.
After all these years, she had nearly come to terms with it.
If there was no way out, then death was just death—an end to everything. No big deal.
But…
Comparing herself to Bi Ji made her unwilling.
They were both Great Beasts—why could Bi Ji's Bloodline evolve, granting her hundreds of thousands of extra years of life?
And Bi Ji's extra lifespan wasn't even something she could spend recklessly!
Because given Ye Feng's talent, he would undoubtedly ascend to godhood in the future. As long as he helped Bi Ji undergo Shape-shifting, she would gain eternal life…
Who wouldn't be jealous of that!?
"Oh? Are you sure?"
Bi Ji raised an eyebrow, pretending to question her, but inwardly, she was already overjoyed.
Everything she had said earlier had been scripted by Ye Feng in advance.
If left to her own devices, she wouldn't have been confident in persuading the Ice Empress.
Yet by following Ye Feng's outrageous plan, they had effortlessly won her over.
Just as Ye Feng had said, the Ice Empress was foolish—far too easy to trick~
Naturally, the Ice Empress had no idea what Bi Ji was thinking. Otherwise, she would have stormed off in a rage.
"But…" The Ice Empress clenched her teeth. "After I undergo Shape-shifting, you can't bully me! And you have to guarantee my safety!"
This was her greatest concern.
A Shape-shifted Soul Beast was far too fragile. If she encountered ill-intentioned people, the consequences would be dire.
"Don't worry. If you don't trust me, then surely you trust Lord Di Tian, right?"
Bi Ji smiled and said, "The Young Master is the Young Master of the Star Dou Great Forest, so naturally he has received Lord Di Tian's approval. Moreover, our Star Sect already has a little one who was a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor after shape-shifting, and is now living very well. If you undergo shape-shifting, you can keep each other company."