Not only was Ye Feng targeting the Ice Empress , but he also had his sights set on the Snow Empress.
However, the Snow Empress possessed cultivation comparable to hers, had lived far longer, and was far more worldly. Unlike the naive Ice Empress , deceiving the Snow Empress would prove far more challenging.
If Ye Feng were to openly engage with her here...
Should the Ice Empress witness it, it might very well alter her perception of him.
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"Sister Bi Ji, just keep your voice down~" Ye Feng said as he pushed Bi Ji beneath the peach blossom tree.
Though his words were casual, Ye Feng still unleashed his formidable spiritual power to erect a barrier around them.
At the Spirit Domain Realm, spiritual power could be projected outward, materialized, and even influence reality.
Blocking out sound and aura was child's play.
"Giggle~ Then let Bi Ji see just how much stronger the Young Master has become~"
Seeing this, Bi Ji covered her mouth with a light laugh before eagerly pressing her scorching red lips against Ye Feng's cheek.
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Moments later.
The peach tree trembled violently, its bark nearly stripped and branches nearly snapped.
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Days passed one after another.
By day, Ye Feng accompanied the Ice Empress through the streets; by night, he was with Bi Ji...
Though her bloodline had already completed its evolution, Bi Ji still adored spending time with Ye Feng.
Moreover, these days were among the rare moments she could have him all to herself, and she treasured them dearly.
Once they returned to the Star Sect, Zi Ji would monopolize Ye Feng, draining him endlessly...
Aside from Bi Ji, Ye Feng's relationship with the Ice Empress had also progressed inexplicably fast.
Ye Feng no longer used "dream invasion" to influence her, but due to prior effects and their shared bloodline, the Ice Empress 's fondness for him soared.
Though neither spoke of it, both understood.
Yet the Ice Empress remained reserved.
For now, Ye Feng could only hold her hand at most.
Last time, when he stole a kiss, he earned a few light punches—though the Ice Empress said nothing, she grew wary, leaving him no further openings.
Ye Feng wasn't anxious. Once the Ice Empress completed her transformation, her human emotions would deepen, and he could take his time then.
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A week later.
The Ice Empress 's injuries had nearly fully healed, and her hundred-thousand-year Source Power had stabilized completely.
"Ice Empress , are you ready?"
In the courtyard, Ye Feng turned to her with a question.
"Yes, but the transformation may release a significant aura. I'll need your help to conceal it."
The Ice Empress nodded, smiling at him.
"Don't worry, no one will disturb you."
Ye Feng's spiritual power unfurled, enveloping the entire courtyard.
"Such formidable spiritual power..."
The Ice Empress was stunned once more—Ye Feng's spiritual power surpassed even hers.
As a non-psychic Soul Beast, her spiritual growth had been slow, yet over hundreds of thousands of years, it had reached terrifying heights.
Never had she imagined Ye Feng's would outstrip hers.
"What a monster..." she muttered under her breath before slowly settling into a cross-legged position.
"Hum—"
The next moment, a frigid aura erupted, weaving countless threads of ice that coiled around her, layer upon layer.
In just a short while, the Ice Empress was wrapped into a large white cocoon.
The shape-shifting of a Soul Beast is essentially a metamorphosis of life, somewhat similar to a silkworm transforming into a butterfly, gaining a completely new existence.
However, for most Soul Beasts, this new life is an act of necessity.
After all, the lifespan of humans is far too short—even a Titled Douluo only lives for a little over two hundred years at most.
For a Soul Beast, that's barely enough time for a nap.
As the Ice Empress Transformation progressed, Ye Feng could clearly sense the weakening of the Ultimate Ice Source aura within her, evidently suppressed.
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Three days passed.
The courtyard where Ye Feng resided was nearly frozen over, the temperature plummeting.
This was the chilling aura that leaked out as the Ice Empress suppressed her Source Power.
Another three days went by.
The temperature gradually rose, indicating that the Ice Empress had almost completely sealed away her Source Power.
On the seventh day.
A crack appeared on the icy cocoon that encased the Ice Empress .
"Did it succeed...?"
"Most likely..."
Bi Ji and Ye Feng stood in the courtyard, quietly waiting.
Crack—crack—crack—
As time passed, the cracks multiplied.
Crash—
Finally, the massive cocoon could no longer hold its form, collapsing in one section.
The next moment, a petite figure slowly emerged from within.
It was a little girl who appeared to be around seven or eight years old, with light green hair tied into adorable twin tails that bounced lightly with her movements...
Her skin was delicate, her features exquisite, and her originally bright yellow eyes had now turned a softer shade of yellow, sparkling and utterly endearing.
The current "Little Ice Empress " looked quite similar to her previous "adult" form after shape-shifting—only now, she was a "mini Ice Empress ."
Though both versions were tiny, the previous Ice Empress had carried an inexplicably cold and aloof demeanor.
Now, the Ice Empress was simply... cute.
A thin layer of icy armor covered her body, concealing her vital areas.
"What are you staring at...? Hurry up and give me some clothes..."
Seeing Ye Feng's unwavering gaze, the Ice Empress flushed with embarrassment and snapped in a flustered tone.
Before, she had merely taken on a human form.
But now, she had fully shape-shifted into a human.
After this transformation, she felt much closer to humanity—especially in terms of emotions.
Before emerging, she had thought that covering her private areas would be enough.
But now, under Ye Feng's gaze, she felt an inexplicable shyness, wishing she could vanish into the ground...
"Haha, congratulations! A successful transformation—your future is bright~"
Ye Feng laughed heartily, pulling out a large white coat and gently draping it over the Ice Empress .
He then handed her a green dress.
Of course, these were all clothes she had bought while shopping with him earlier, temporarily stored with him.
It seemed the Ice Empress had anticipated her post-transformation size, as she had purchased quite a few children's outfits—now perfectly useful.
"Hmph, what's there to congratulate...? My lifespan is drastically shortened now. You'd better hurry up and ascend to godhood—I'm counting on you."
The Ice Empress muttered softly.
"Don't worry, I won't let you down. When the time comes, I'll get you an 'Ice God' Godhood to play with." Ye Feng chuckled, ruffling her hair.
"Mmm... As if Godhood is some common cabbage—it's not that easy."
The Ice Empress slapped away Ye Feng's hoof in displeasure and muttered under his breath, "Also, don't pat my head... I won't grow tall!"
(End of chapter)