That vast, pure will, seemingly woven from countless cold laws, flowed like an invisible tide, slowly washing over every corner of Qingxu Immortal Lord's sea of ​​consciousness. Finally, with a pure, emotionless "gaze," it focused on the transformed soul ice crystal that emitted a faint, dark blue light.

The dark gold consciousness has awakened.

Su Nian (or rather, the cluster of ice flames quietly burning in the core of the ice crystal) froze instantly. The faint sense of control and power that had just arisen from her transformation seemed so insignificant under this absolute, higher-level gaze, like a firefly compared to the bright moon. A tremor originating from her life instinct spread uncontrollably.

She felt as if she had been placed under a vast net of laws composed of countless cold rays of light, where every fluctuation of her soul, every flow of energy, and even every rise and fall of her thoughts was clearly analyzed and examined, leaving her nowhere to hide.

There was no murderous intent, no curiosity, only an absolute indifference, like the workings of the universe, and... assessment.

That invisible "gaze" continued, like the most precise scanner, repeatedly probing every subtle change inside and outside the ice crystal. From the outer layer of ice-sealed patterns that had become more complex, seemingly connected to some kind of primordial law at a deeper level, to the cluster of soul ice flames inside that had undergone a qualitative change, containing strange "stillness" and "isolation" characteristics.

Time seemed to lose its meaning under this gaze.

Su Nian held her breath (if the soul could hold its breath too), suppressing all her thoughts to the extreme, not daring to reveal any fluctuations that might be seen as "threatening" or "abnormal". She even actively suppressed the slight influence she had just gained on the ice crystals, as well as the little power contained in the soul ice flame, making herself appear as "harmless" and "compliant" as possible.

She didn't know how this dark gold consciousness would "dispose" of her, the "mutated" prisoner. Would it simply erase her, deeming her no longer of research value? Or would it consider the mutation beyond control and carry out "elimination"?

In this suffocating silence and waiting, the invisible gaze finally changed.

A subtle stream of thought, seemingly composed of the most primordial laws, flowed directly into Su Nian's soul perception like a cold stream. It wasn't language, but a more direct transmission of information:

[A deep symbiotic fusion has been detected between a low-dimensional soul entity (ID: Anchor Point - Su Nian) and a temporary sealing unit (ID: Ice Sealing Law - Sub-body).]

[Fusion level: 17.3%. Stability: Low. Energy level: Weak.]

[The essence of the individual soul shifts, becoming tainted by the characteristics of higher-dimensional laws (stillness/isolation).]

[Assessment: The direction of mutation has certain research value and has the potential to have an unknown impact on the current state of the 'container'.]

[Conclusion: The cleanup procedure will not be implemented at this time. The regulatory level has been adjusted to 'Observation and Limited Guidance'.]

[New Instruction: While maintaining the seal, individuals are permitted to adapt to and utilize the power of the symbiotic law to a limited extent, observing the data changes resulting from their interaction with the 'container' consciousness.]

This series of cold, objective, and lab report-like pieces of information left Su Nian both astonished and slightly relieved.

At least... she's safe for now. "Observation and limited guidance," while still treating her as an experimental subject, is better than outright "elimination." Moreover, "allowing limited adaptation and application of the power of the symbiotic law" seems... to mean she's been granted a sliver of "permission" to grow stronger in this desperate situation?

She carefully tried to convey a sense of acceptance and understanding.

The invisible gaze flickered, seemingly confirming her feedback. Then, the immense will receded slowly like a tide, disappearing once more into the depths of her consciousness, leaving only a faint, seemingly omnipresent sense of "monitoring," indicating that it had not truly left, but had merely moved to the background.

With the pressure suddenly relieved, Su Nian (Bingyan) finally had time to carefully sense the changes in herself.

Just as the dark gold consciousness "assessed," she had indeed achieved a deep symbiotic fusion with this frozen seal (the so-called "Frozen Law - Sub-body"). The layer of ice crystals was no longer merely an external confinement, but more like an "exoskeleton" or "energy organ" closely connected to her soul and possessing specific law attributes.

She focused her mind and tried again to draw upon the power within the soul's icy flames.

This time, she was no longer clueless. She could clearly "feel" a trace of cold energy, carrying the meaning of "stillness" and "isolation," flowing slowly like blood through the complex and mysterious patterns inside the ice crystal, resonating with the core of her ice flame origin.

With a slight thought, she attempted to guide a wisp of this power to form a simple "static" character within the ice crystal, used for condensation and stabilization.

The process was still clumsy and extremely mentally taxing, like a toddler trying to operate a complex machine for the first time. Under her awkward guidance, that wisp of power, like a mischievous fish, darted left and right within the patterns, extremely unstable.

However, things are completely different now!

She was no longer completely passive! She could clearly sense the flow of energy, exert influence, and even... after several failed attempts, she finally succeeded in guiding that wisp of ice flame power along the trajectory she envisioned, outlining an extremely dim yet real rune prototype within the ice crystal, faintly radiating a "static" fluctuation!

The moment the rune took shape, her entire soul's icy flames trembled slightly, and an indescribable, profound feeling, as if she were beginning to connect with some fundamental principle of the universe, surged into her heart. Although the rune was pitifully weak, its effect almost negligible, it meant—she had truly begun to initially "control" this power originating from the laws of nature!

Although this control exists within a sealed cage permitted by the Dark Gold Consciousness.

Just as she was basking in the subtle joy of having gained initial control over her power, a violent fluctuation once again came from the outside world through the still-existing, weaker, and more subtle soul link with albeit!

The battle between Immortal Lord Qingxu and others seems to have reached a fever pitch!

She "sensed" that his breathing had become more rapid and unstable, the conflict between his immortal energy and demonic energy was intensifying, and although the insidious poisonous power that had invaded his body was temporarily suppressed, it had not been eradicated and was still stirring. What alarmed her even more was that several other powerful auras seemed to be approaching his battlefield from different directions!

He's being besieged?! And the situation seems to be getting worse!

Su Nian's heart clenched instantly. The sliver of power she had just gained was utterly insignificant in a battle of this level. But she couldn't stand idly by!

As she gazed at the faint, newly formed character for "stillness" inside the ice crystal, a thought flashed through her mind like lightning—

Since this power can affect her own body and stabilize her soul... then, could she, through the soul link, transmit this meaning of "stillness" and "tranquility" back to him? Even if it could only bring a tiny bit of clarity to his chaotic mind, and provide a little help in resisting his inner demons and injuries?

Once the thought appeared, it could no longer be suppressed.

Without further hesitation, she concentrated all her attention and the meager power she had just acquired, carefully maintaining the "stillness" character. Then, she encapsulated the purest essence of "stillness" and "tranquility" within it into an extremely precise energy package, and sent it through the swaying soul link back to the center of the storm outside!

This delivery was completely different from the previous one, which was a brutal and almost self-destructive attempt to pry open fragments of the laws.

More refined, more... "skillful". Although the power is still weak, the meaning is purer and closer to the origin after the fusion of the Ice Soul Condensation Technique and the Ice Sealing Law.

When this subtle sense of stillness, imbued with the initial feeling of control, crossed the link and quietly merged into the fiercely battling, internally and externally troubled sea of ​​consciousness of Immortal Lord Qingxu—

The effect seems to have undergone some subtle changes.

It didn't forcibly "freeze" anything like last time, but rather, like a silent "rhythm," a cold "beat," it began to subtly resonate with his remaining will and the strange feeling within him that arose from Su Nian.

It did not directly combat his inner demons or injuries, but rather acted like a... "background stabilizer," providing an extremely small yet exceptionally firm "coordinate" and "benchmark" in the depths of his chaotic sea of ​​consciousness.

Immortal Lord Qingxu, who was in the midst of a fierce battle and whose mind was almost dragged into the abyss of madness again, suddenly felt the meaning of "stillness" that was faintly connected to his own origin, yet carried an independent and cold will. His spirits were invigorated!

Amidst endless battles and agony, he seemed to hear a clear yet icy chime from the depths of his soul…

The silent chime calmed his restless heart and brought a moment of clarity to his chaotic thoughts. It also made him seem to have a better grasp of the cold side of his power, which originated from the "Ice Soul Condensation Technique" and Su Nian's soul characteristics.

The sword light he swung, the "stillness" it contained, seemed to solidify into an imperceptible trace!

"Huh?" His opponent, the man in black robes, exclaimed in surprise again, and his attack slowed down.

In that brief moment, Immortal Lord Qingxu keenly sensed the change in the battle opportunity! Without the slightest hesitation, he forcefully activated his source, and a sword aura, even more condensed and colder than before, pierced straight into the opponent's vulnerable spot, like an ice line breaking through the chaos!

At the same time, through that soul link, he clearly "senses" the power that Su Nian is transmitting this time, which is completely different from the previous brutal assistance! It is more refined, more... like a product that has been "refined" and "controlled"!

Her condition... seems genuinely different?!

This realization stirred a strange, indescribable emotion within him even amidst the fierce battle.

However, just as he slightly regained his advantage thanks to this assistance from Su Nian, which carried a hint of initial control, and was momentarily distracted by it—

A sudden change has occurred!

A blood-red shadow, extremely hidden and vicious, as if it had been lurking nearby for a long time, suddenly appeared from an extremely tricky and completely unexpected angle, like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, aiming directly at the slightest, almost imperceptible flaw he had revealed due to his distraction—his vital heart!

This strike was swift, ruthless, and precise! The timing was impeccable! It contained a deadly threat far exceeding any previous attack!

Immortal Lord Qingxu's pupils contracted sharply; it was too late to defend!

Su Nian, who vaguely sensed this scene through the soul link, also suddenly contracted her Ice Flame Core, and a cold chill (not from power) instantly spread throughout her "body"!

The suspense in the story suddenly reaches its limit—the male protagonist gains a slight advantage thanks to the female protagonist's more skillful assistance, but a moment of distraction plunges him into an even greater, more fatal crisis! Where did this sudden, deadly attack come from? Can the power the female protagonist has just gained create another miracle? All awaits to be revealed in the next chapter.