Chapter 292: Snow Empress’s Stunning Beauty, Qian Ran Feasts His Eyes

"Qian Ran, what just happened to you?"

The Ice Empress couldn't help but ask as she watched Qian Ran stand up. Qian Renxue also looked at him with a face full of curiosity.

"That was the effect of Life Gold."

"Life Gold? What is that?" Even as one of the longest-living creatures on the continent, the Ice Empress was hearing about this for the first time.

"Life Gold, as the name suggests, is the crystallized essence of life itself. All beings, from the weakest to the mightiest—even gods—are forms of life. The fundamental force that defines them is vitality.

"Life Gold is solidified vitality, a treasure born from the concentration and purification of immense life energy over tens of thousands of years. For any living creature, its massive reservoir of life force is an unparalleled boon.

"Simply put, vitality has a form, just like how ice and snow have forms. Life Gold is vitality condensed into solid form after countless years of nurturing—much like how frigid environments over millennia might give rise to Ten-Thousand-Year Ice Essence." Qian Ran's explanation was concise yet thorough.

"So that's it. Vitality can also have a physical form," Qian Renxue and the Ice Empress both exclaimed, enlightened. Indeed, no living being would ever complain about having too much vitality.

The effects of Qian Ran absorbing such a substantial piece of Life Gold were plain to see.

"When I get the chance, I'll find some for all of you as well. Its benefits are undeniable—it can elevate our very life essence." The Star Dou Forest contained a significant deposit of Life Gold, and Qian Ran was confident he could chip off a few pieces for his use.

If worse came to worst, he could return the favor after becoming a god.

"You know where to find Life Gold?" Both Qian Renxue and the Ice Empress were stunned. After learning about its properties, they realized how invaluable such a treasure was.

Life Gold could benefit them immeasurably.

Of course, Qian Ran also knew its greatest use: finding and "bonding" with the Beast God's Blessing in the Star Dou Forest. This was a critical tool for connecting with certain spirit beasts.

"Yes, but I'll share more when I've actually secured some," Qian Ran said, keeping the details vague. He wasn't one to boast without assurance—if he failed to acquire any, it would be embarrassing.

"Fine. But Qian Ran, that third eye of yours—it makes you look even more handsome." The Ice Empress reached out cautiously to touch the Eye of Life on Qian Ran's forehead, sticking her tongue out playfully.

Qian Renxue silently agreed.

In the original work, it was said that forming a dagger-sized piece of Life Gold in the Star Dou Forest required 200,000 years of undisturbed growth under highly specific conditions. The Life Gold beneath the Lake of Life was such a rarity, making it one of the forest's greatest treasures.

Even Huo Yuhao had only absorbed a fraction of its energy, with a significant portion going to Electrolux to stabilize his fading spirit. The Ice Empress, Skydream Iceworm, and other entities within Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea also benefited.

But Qian Ran had absorbed it all for himself, gaining benefits exponentially greater than Huo Yuhao ever had.

Qian Ran's very essence had surpassed humanity, making him akin to an intelligent life form between a human and a spirit being.

Just as Qian Ran was basking in the joy of absorbing Life Gold, a shift occurred on the Snow Empress's side.

The once-blinding white mist began to coalesce into a human form.

Out emerged a young woman, appearing about seventeen or eighteen years old. Her long, pure white hair cascaded down her back to her feet. Her sky-blue eyes were ethereal and crystal-clear, as if they could see through all the mysteries of the world. Her tall, slender figure was flawless, untainted by any adornments, exuding a sense of unmatched elegance and beauty.

Her pristine white hair draped over her body, strategically covering key areas, making her look all the more alluring.

Her snow-white skin glowed under the light, her cold yet stunning features perfectly framed by her graceful neck and delicate arms. Her ample chest, slim waist, smooth abdomen, and full, rounded hips created a breathtakingly seductive silhouette. Her straight, shapely legs completed a scene of unrivaled allure.

Qian Ran was momentarily stunned, his mind going blank.

She was a masterpiece.

An artwork that transcended human imagination.

For a moment, Qian Ran felt nothing but awe for her beauty, devoid of any impure thoughts. Of course, that sentiment lasted only for an instant before a deep curiosity overtook him.

Qian Ran quickly imprinted the Snow Empress's form into his mind, creating a 3D model as he admired her.

Thanks to his enhanced mental capabilities, his mind now functioned like a compact supercomputer.

In the span of a heartbeat, the line between art and indulgence blurred.

Her presence was so overwhelming that even Qian Ran, a seasoned admirer of beauty, felt as though he were standing in the presence of divine artistry.

Yet, his thoughts soon turned mischievous. If her stunning purity were adorned with something daring—perhaps a sultry bikini or a few tasteful accessories—it would shift from high art to irresistible temptation.

Still, the Snow Empress's ethereal purity was so profound that her body inspired reverence rather than lust at first glance.

"Qian Ran, your eyes are glued!"

The Ice Empress was equally captivated by the Snow Empress's transformation. To her, this was the embodiment of perfection.

Yet, seeing Qian Ran's unabashed gaze fixed on the Snow Empress, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy. With a huff, she pinched Qian Ran's skin in protest.

This pervert! Once again, Qian Ran had found himself in an enviable position.

The Snow Empress had unknowingly revealed her flawless form to him, a sight that undoubtedly fueled his inner fantasies.

But deep down, the Ice Empress felt an unexpected willingness to see the Snow Empress and Qian Ran together. If they became a pair, she wouldn't have to part ways with the Snow Empress, and Qian Ran's unconventional "bonding" with spirit beasts would only grow his strength.

She knew this all too well. In fact, she might even encourage their union.

If the Snow Empress resisted, she wouldn't hesitate to help Qian Ran "convince" her.

After all, in her heart, Qian Ran's place was far above anyone else's—even the Snow Empress.

(End of Chapter)