52: Chapter 52 A desperate plea, a vow made to the death.

The moment this blood-colored rune took shape,

the nine layers of ice patterns frantically swirling on the surface of the embryo came to a screeching halt.

That killing intent, potent enough to freeze the soul, also receded like a ebbing tide.

For the first time, a wave of genuine shock emanated from the Snow Empress's lofty consciousness.

“The Primordial Ice Art?”

“You... what exactly is your connection to the Ice God's lineage?”

The opportunity had arrived!

Su Chen forced himself through the mental exhaustion that nearly made him faint, carefully injecting a sliver of Soul Power—fused with the aura of the Ice and Fire Dragon King—into the embryo.

Lowering his posture, he spoke in a low voice with the most sincere intent:

“Junior Su Chen has no intention of offending Your Crown Highness, the Snow Empress.”

“I am willing to use the Ice God's inheritance as a guide to help you ascend to the peak of the Extreme North once more!”

The Snow Empress's voice was cold, like profound ice that hadn't melted for ten thousand years, echoing directly in Su Chen's mind.

“Junior, such arrogant words.”

The killing intent that had just receded began to quietly gather once again.

“What proof do you have?”

Su Chen didn't dare to be negligent; this was a moment concerning his very life.

He immediately used his mental power to meticulously transmit the 'Soul Spirit Symbiotic Contract' plan he had conceived.

This plan contained not only theory but also specific implementation steps, even considering potential risks and countermeasures.

Mixed within it was the necromantic magic knowledge regarding soul stabilization and life reshaping taught by Electrolux.

These things were not supposed to exist in this world.

The Snow Empress's consciousness fell silent.

A moment later, her aloof voice rang out again, carrying a hint of undisguised contempt.

“A mere mortal body—on what basis can it carry this Empress's source power?”

“And what divine ability do you possess to reverse this Empress's fate of soul dissipation?”

Before her voice had even faded, Su Chen felt the cold Qi within the embryo suddenly surge.

He knew this was the final test.

Succeed, and he would soar to the heavens in a single bound.

Fail, and he would die on the spot.

Su Chen no longer hesitated and shifted his thoughts.

“Roar—”

A dragon's roar that seemed to come from the primordial prehistoric era erupted from within his body.

Purple-gold air currents instantly surged from him, surrounding his body.

This aura was overbearing and chaotic, yet it carried a unique charm that seemed to encompass all things.

It was precisely his Body Martial Soul, the Chaos Thunder Dragon.

As the purple-gold Chaos Qi first made contact with the Ultimate Ice cold Qi emitted by the embryo, no violent conflict occurred.

Instead, they blended like milk and water, forming a delicate balance.

Striking while the iron was hot, Su Chen played his strongest trump card.

His intent exploded like thunder, filled with unquestionable confidence.

“With my Chaos Thunder Dragon Martial Soul as the foundation, Chaos Qi can harmonize all things, and is sufficient to support our symbiosis.”

Next, Su Chen spread his palm.

A complex and ancient mark slowly emerged in his palm.

Countless profound golden runes flickered, intertwining with the purple-gold chaos lightning to form a protective halo.

That deep aura from the world of the dead caused the Snow Empress's consciousness to pause for a fleeting moment.

“Furthermore, with the secret technique blessing of Senior Electrolux, the Necromancer Saint and Magic God, even the cycle of life and death can be interfered with.”

“Your Crown Highness, I can resolve the issue of your dissipating source!”

The Snow Empress's consciousness fell into a deathly silence.

Su Chen knew she was tempted.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he immediately began to slowly unfold his grand blueprint within the mental connection between the two.

It was a scroll.

A contract scroll woven from purple-gold chaos runes and ancient, deep necromantic runes.

The runes flickered and the light flowed, as if evolving the scenes of the universe's beginning and the rebirth of all things.

The core of this scroll represented absolute equality and stability.

“Please look, Your Crown Highness—this is the ‘Soul Spirit Symbiotic Contract’ I have prepared.”

Su Chen's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the Snow Empress's sea of consciousness.

“We will use each other's purest soul sources to interweave and bind, forming a bond that will never be separated.”

“Chaos as the guide, souls in common pact!”

“Sharing honor and disgrace, treading the Great Dao together!”

The grand intent, like a clap of thunder, struck hard against the Snow Empress's soul source that was on the verge of dissipating.

The Snow Empress did not respond, but Su Chen could feel that she was carefully 'scrutinizing' this unprecedented contract.

“I know what Your Crown Highness is worried about.”

Su Chen began to analyze the pros and cons, like a top-tier salesman pitching a unique product.

“First is the immediate crisis. Your source is rapidly leaking away, the embryonic form is very unstable, and it could completely collapse at any moment.”

“After the contract is formed, my Chaos Qi will immediately intervene, helping you organize your chaotic source, stabilizing your current state, and protecting your safety.”

“Secondly, there is the long-term future. Cultivating anew as a simple embryo carries too much risk. But I have Senior Electrolux's soul reshaping technique, which can mold a perfect human spiritual body for you.”

“At that time, you will completely break free from the shackles of a Spirit Beast's fate and open a brand new chapter of cultivation.”

Su Chen's tone was filled with temptation.

“Imagine, in a human body, ascending to the peak once more, and even... exploring the Godhood realm that even your seven hundred thousand years of cultivation never touched!”

These words finally caused the Snow Empress's consciousness to fluctuate again.

Her voice was intermittent, full of weakness and doubt.

“Junior... do you know the hardships of cultivating anew?”

“For a hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast to cultivate anew, not one in ten thousand... succeeds!”

“Foundations destroyed, intelligence lost, in the end it is nothing more than... a handful of yellow soil.”

“No!” Su Chen contradicted her categorically.

“That is the cultivation of an ordinary Spirit Beast, but you are the Snow Empress. Moreover, you have me.”

His intent became incomparably firm.

“My Chaos Qi can protect your source from being lost to the greatest extent, keeping it as stable as it was at the beginning.”

“Senior Electrolux's secret technique can lock your true spirit so it is never extinguished, ensuring your consciousness remains clear throughout the process of cultivating anew.”

Su Chen emphasized his tone, promising word by word.

“Your memories, your wisdom, your pride as the Queen of the Extreme North—everything will be preserved intact through the contract.”

“You will still be you. It is just a different starting point that will allow you to go further.”

At this point, Su Chen's intent suddenly soared, like a sharp sword piercing into the deepest pride of the Snow Empress's soul.

“Snow Empress!”

“You are the supreme overlord who has ruled the Extreme North for hundreds of thousands of years, the highest spiritual entity condensed from the world's ice and snow!”

“Are you really willing to gradually perish in this long silence, or become a part of someone else's power and completely lose yourself?”

“No, that should not be your end!”

Su Chen's voice was full of infectious power, as if he were shouting out the unwillingness in her heart for her.

“Forming a Soul Spirit contract with me is not a fall, much less a surrender!”

“This is a great beginning for you to descend upon the world again in a brand new life form and strike for an even higher peak!”

Finally, Su Chen restrained all his overbearing aura, leaving only the purest sincerity.

In the mental world, facing that tiny embryo, he made his most solemn vow.

“I, Su Chen, hereby promise.”

“As long as the contract is established, I will go all out to keep you safe and sound, accompany you as you grow, and shield you from the wind and rain!”

“This vow is witnessed by my soul!”

“In the name of my Chaos Thunder Dragon Martial Soul, and in the name of a powerhouse who will surely shock the entire Douluo Continent in the future!”