"This world is so weak, what's the point?"
"Following the boss, you'll definitely meet many strong people in the future," Zhu Cai's words resonated even more with the Snow Empress: "Fighting them and constantly getting stronger, isn't that much better than being trapped in a small world?"
Yes, Zhu Cai and the others were right.
The three of them felt genuine gratitude and affection for Bai Luo, and this could not be faked.
Most importantly, following Bai Luo could make her stronger.
Just this point alone made the Snow Empress feel she had no reason to refuse.
"I can agree to your terms."
"But I also have a few conditions. If you can guarantee them, I am willing to fight alongside you and never betray you!"
The Snow Empress was a person of unwavering loyalty.
Once she made a decision, she would not go back on it.
Moreover, Bai Luo had given her immense respect.
She was currently only in an embryonic state; with the strength of Bai Luo and the others, they wouldn't need to say so much to enslave or control her.
Self-destruction was only effective when the strengths were not too disparate.
But what about Bai Luo and his companions?
The Snow Empress had a feeling that Bai Luo possessed the power to forcibly control her.
He didn't use it because he wanted to gain her true devotion, not a servant who was outwardly compliant but inwardly rebellious.
Just this point alone made the Snow Empress develop a considerable fondness for Bai Luo.
"Yes, speak."
"First, you cannot force me to do anything I don't want to do."
"No problem with that."
"Second, I hope to return to this world in the future…"
At this point, the Snow Empress's voice carried a hint of chilliness: "I want to take revenge on Tang San, and those high and mighty gods!"
Being captured like a plaything.
Such humiliation, the Snow Empress absolutely could not tolerate!
She wanted to become stronger, then return to the Douluo World and make those high and mighty gods, especially Tang San, pay the price!
"Even if you don't say it, I will help you with this matter."
As long as the Snow Empress became his dependent, she would be his own person.
Bai Luo would help her bear the Snow Empress's hatred.
What's more, Bai Luo really disliked Tang San.
In the future, if there was an opportunity, Bai Luo wouldn't mind directly conquering the Douluo Universe and making it a part of the Cardinal World.
"Good!"
Seeing Bai Luo agree, the Snow Empress breathed a sigh of relief and became even more satisfied with her new master: "What do I need to do to become the dependent you spoke of?"
"Just relax."
Seeing that the Snow Empress had acknowledged him, Bai Luo didn't hesitate and quickly activated his Capturer ability on her.
"This is?!"
The Snow Empress vaguely heard a question, asking if she was willing to become Bai Luo's dependent.
The Capturer could forcibly capture, or it could gently inquire like this.
"I am willing."
Having made her decision, the Snow Empress would not be suspicious; she was willing to trust Bai Luo once.
If she were deceived, she could only blame herself for being too naive and blind.
"You won't regret it."
Bai Luo's dependent transformation of the Snow Empress proceeded very smoothly; without resistance, the connection between them was as natural as water flowing into a channel.
"Rest in my spiritual world for now."
Bai Luo opened the Sealing God Platform, released the Snow Empress from it, and then used magic power to stabilize her form.
Pale blue magic power transformed into a gentle stream, nourishing the damage the Snow Empress had sustained from her transformation being interrupted.
The complete transformation would have to wait until Bai Luo brought the Snow Empress back to the Cardinal World and utilized the rules of that place to fully complete it.
"Thank you."
The Snow Empress didn't hesitate and immediately entered Bai Luo's body.
The dependent contract allowed Bai Luo to safely accept the Snow Empress, and the latter also learned of Bai Luo's origins and some of his thoughts from this oath.
He had not deceived her.
The relationship between a dependent and a master was like companions and family who shared honor and disgrace.
He would not harm or enslave her.
And she would genuinely protect him and fight for him.
"Lord Bai Luo, where do we go next?"
Zhu Cai asked, "Do we continue exploring this world?"
"No."
Bai Luo looked up, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity: "We cannot come to this world again for a short period of time."
Before the three girls could ask why, an invisible and formless pressure descended from the sky, instantly enveloping everyone.
"This is?!"
From a sheer magnitude perspective, this pressure was already not weaker than a Special A-Rank monster, though it still lacked in quality.
"It's Tang San!"
In the spiritual world, the Snow Empress's voice echoed in Bai Luo's ear: "He really has been watching this world all along!"
With the facts laid bare, the Snow Empress no longer had any doubts.
If Bai Luo hadn't appeared, she could imagine her future, which would definitely end with her being schemed to death by Tang San.
"Let's go, we're heading back."
Bai Luo didn't intend to clash head-on with Tang San.
Fighting one Tang San was fine, but five God Kings working together would be a bit troublesome.
As the saying goes, a gentleman's revenge is never too late, and furthermore, Bai Luo had taken full advantage of this operation.
The old man's death meant Tang San lost a puppet he could directly control, greatly reducing his ability to interfere with the Douluo Continent.
Taking the Snow Empress meant Bai Luo gained a powerful dependent whose aptitude and potential were no weaker than Egui Peng's, and perhaps even surpassed her.
"Traveler…"
"Boom!!"
"Damn humans!!!"
Just as Bai Luo was about to activate the Traveler to return to the Cardinal World, a colossal emerald green creature burst out from under the ice, sweeping a rolling cold current towards the position where Bai Luo and the others stood.
"Bang!!"
Egui Peng moved quickly, appearing in front of Bai Luo in a flash.
"Boneh!"
The girl held both hands out in front of her, tearing through the cold current formed by the Ultimate Ice. She actually blocked the Ice Empress's long-accumulated fatal blow with sheer brute force.
"What?!"
The Ice Empress's jewel-like eyes widened slightly, clearly not expecting her attack to be blocked.
And so easily, so casually!
"Bing'er!"
Immediately, the Snow Empress recognized the identity of this emerald ice scorpion; it was her rare friend in the Northern Icefield—the Ice Empress.
"Tsk, this guy came at the worst possible time."
Because of Tang San's Divine Power lock, Bai Luo and the others hadn't noticed the Ice Empress approaching.
But this put Bai Luo in a rather awkward situation.
He needed to take people back.
So what about the Ice Empress?
Leave her here?
Bai Luo felt that if Tang San lost track of them, he would definitely take his anger out on the Ice Empress.