A bitter and self-deprecating smile appeared on the Snow Empress's beautiful face. She gently broke free from the Ice Empress's support and forced herself to stand upright, relying on the remaining power in her body.
She looked around at her three loyal companions and then toward the distance at the Extreme North Spirit Beasts who were engaged in a tragic and fierce battle with the Nirvana Corpse army, her voice ethereal and carrying a calm that saw through everything:
"I was careless. The long years and the peace of the Extreme North made me lose my proper vigilance... I deserve this tribulation."
She did not blame Bibi Dong for the sneak attack; in her long life, she had seen too many schemes and slaughters.
On the battlefield, there is only victory and defeat, not despicableness.
To the victor go the spoils; this is an eternal truth.
To lose is to lose, and any excuse would appear pale.
Her gaze passed over everyone and fell upon the chaotic battlefield in the distance.
The Extreme North Spirit Beasts relied on their numerical advantage and a spirit that did not fear death to temporarily withstand the impact of the Nirvana Corpse army, but at every moment, Soul Beasts were falling amidst wails, becoming resources for the growth of the Nirvana Corpses.
In terms of high-end combat power, the opponent had several Super Douluo watching like tigers besides Bibi Dong, while on her side, she was heavily injured and on the verge of death, and the three of them, including the Ice Empress, were also exhausted... defeat was certain.
Continuing the fight would change nothing except for letting the Extreme North Land bleed its last drop of blood and making her subjects sacrifice themselves in vain.
The purpose of these undead seemed to be to occupy the Extreme North rather than total extermination, so... a resolute thought rose in her heart.
She took a deep breath, suppressing the metallic sweetness rising in her throat, her gaze sweeping over the Ice Empress, Atai, and Xiao Bai in turn, her tone calm yet carrying an unquestionable decisiveness:
"Bing'er, Atai, Xiao Bai, listen to me."
Her voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every Vicious Beast, carrying a weight like that of a final entrustment.
"In a moment, I will do my best to hold them back. You must immediately take the Soul Beasts that can still move and retreat. Disperse and dive deep into the Extreme North. Do not look back, and do not fight them head-on."
She paused, a flash of deep attachment to this land that had birthed and nurtured her appearing in her eyes, which then turned into determination:
"This Extreme North Land... what does it matter if we let them have it for now? Only by preserving our strength can there be a future."
"Xue'er, what nonsense are you talking?"
The Ice Empress instantly grew anxious, her emerald green eyes went wide, and her voice became sharp.
"If we join forces, we might not be without a chance. Even if it means death, I will die together with you."
To let her abandon the Snow Empress and flee alone? That would be more painful than killing her.
"Snow Empress!"
The Titan Snow Demon King Atai let out a low roar, his massive fists clenched, and a frenzied anger burned within his ice-blue pupils.
"Among us Extreme North Spirit Beasts, there are no cowards who fear death. They are nothing but a bunch of damned undead. Watch me crush them."
His massive body trembled slightly due to excitement, and the surrounding chilling air condensed uncontrollably.
"Snow Empress, I'm not leaving. I won't leave even if I die."
The Ice Bear King Xiao Bai stood up on his hind legs, letting out a heaven-shaking bear roar as a violent aura swept out.
"I'm going to fight them to the end. No one is allowed to hurt you."
He regarded the Snow Empress as his mother; at a time like this, he would rather die in battle than survive alone.
Looking at her three emotional companions, the Snow Empress felt both warmth and bitterness in her heart.
How could she be willing to part with them? But she was the Lord of the Extreme North, and she had to consider the future of the entire Extreme North Land.
She ignored their objections and slowly took an object from her bosom.
It was a hundred thousand year snow lotus that was crystal clear throughout, emitting a soft white light and a dense life aura. Upon its petals, it seemed as if frost Laws were naturally flowing.
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