The Heavenly Ice Soul Physique?
Could Liu Ruyan truly possess such talent?
Why hadn’t it been detected earlier?
Ning Chen, puzzled, questioned the system internally.
[This is because the Supreme Pure Yang Holy Physique of the host is overwhelmingly powerful. Those who dual cultivate with you over an extended period are nourished and optimized imperceptibly. When the amount of Yang essence absorbed reaches a certain threshold, a qualitative transformation occurs, triggering an awakening of an exceptional physique based on their own unique traits.].
Ning Chen twitched his mouth.
So his physique could even confer such benefits?
He realized he had underestimated his body’s potential. Curious, he immediately accessed Liu Ruyan’s panel and checked her physique details.
[Physique: Subordinate – Heavenly Ice Soul Physique (Red-tier, the pinnacle of ice-element physiques. Awakeners possess bodies as if formed from icy crystals, with the ability to enter an Ice Soul state, achieving absolute calm. Their comprehension of ice-based cultivation techniques and spells surpasses all others. They can absorb any ice-element treasures or divine materials to enhance the quality of their condensed mystical ice. At its peak, the physique allows freezing of space and time with a single thought.)].
Ning Chen’s jaw practically dropped.
He had expected Liu Ruyan to awaken a golden-tier physique at best, but it turned out to be red-tier!
“System, can I copy this?” Ning Chen felt a pang of envy.
[Subordinate physiques cannot be copied.].
What?! That complicates things!
Ning Chen couldn’t help but grumble inwardly.
[Even among red-tier physiques, there are differences in rank.].
[A subordinate physique, no matter how powerful, originates from the essence of the host’s Supreme Pure Yang Holy Physique. It can only submit to you, effectively dedicating its very soul to you.].
[Liu Ruyan’s body now bears your exclusive imprint. Upon your emergence from seclusion, you can control her life and death with a mere thought. Even in your absence, she will subconsciously become more obedient to your commands, ultimately offering unwavering loyalty. The details of this effect depend on the host’s development.].
Hearing this, Ning Chen felt reassured.
Now, he had no reason to concern himself with Liu Ruyan’s cultivation level. At any moment, he could ensure her absolute submission.
“System, you mentioned that Liu Ruyan’s physique awakened due to the qualitative transformation from absorbing Yang essence. Does this mean other women can awaken similarly?”
Hearing this, Ning Chen couldn’t help but marvel.
His gaze shifted to Nangong Ling, who remained focused on her efforts, and then he felt the warmth behind him. A faint smile curved his lips.
“These women see me as their ultimate fortune, yet they don’t realize they’ll all become slaves to their desires in the end.”
After some time, Liu Ruyan opened her eyes. Her jade-like face radiated excitement and joy.
From the moment her physique awakened, she had gained profound insight into its capabilities and realized the immense fortune she had obtained.
The Heavenly Ice Soul Physique—one of the most powerful physiques recorded!
Liu Ruyan had always felt insecure about her aptitude, which was far from the perfection rumored by others. Even with the nourishment of Yang essence, her combat power was average among cultivators of the same realm. She had avoided battles whenever possible and only fought against opponents she could easily overwhelm, which left her feeling inadequate.
She had even reluctantly shared Ning Chen with others, fearing they might surpass her.
But now, with the Heavenly Ice Soul Physique, her worries vanished. She had undergone a complete transformation!
During the awakening, everything progressed seamlessly under the guidance of Yang essence. There had been no obstacles, only smooth advancement.
As Liu Ruyan touched her arm, she noticed the previous warmth had been replaced by a cool, refreshing sensation reminiscent of melting snow.
Her thoughts raced, and her previously pale eyes turned a striking icy blue.
In an instant, her mind became remarkably clear. She could perceive every detail within the stone chamber—the faintest falling speck of dust, the subtlest shift in the air—all without missing a single thing.
Her thoughts flowed like lightning, analyzing and filtering every piece of information effortlessly.
It felt as if the entire world had slowed down, leaving her as the only one capable of normal perception.
This heightened clarity, when applied in combat, would drastically enhance her battle prowess, surpassing even the progress of advancing a cultivation level.
And this was merely a minor benefit of the Heavenly Ice Soul Physique.
Liu Ruyan continued exploring her transformed body.
Her skin seemed sculpted from snow, her bones formed of ice—flawless and pure.
Her cultivation level had also incidentally risen to the early stage of the second layer of the Nascent Soul realm, surpassing what she had achieved through an entire year of hard cultivation.
However, one change puzzled her.
She glanced downward, noticing a peculiar mark on her now-flat abdomen.
Two overlapping circles, resembling suns, were etched onto her skin, surrounded by intricate patterns resembling clouds, wings, or ancient symbols.
“What is this?” she wondered.
Though she couldn’t identify its nature, she instinctively felt it was something invaluable—something more important than her own life.
“Could this mark be unique to those who awaken the Heavenly Ice Soul Physique?”