My little princess, how can she not have a crown!
These were the words Ji Mo had once spoken to Boniu, and today he was going to fulfill his promise.
The Eternal Ice Crystal in his hand was good material; it should be able to forge a fine crown.
"Forging an artifact with Eternal Ice Crystal?!"
The Three-headed Ghost-faced Squid and the Silver Flood Dragon King both felt their scalps tingle. They really wanted to persuade Ji Mo not to mess around.
Although Ji Mo now had the Eternal Ice Crystal under his control, the art of forging was profound and vast. The more advanced the materials involved, the more difficult and perilous it became.
Eternal Ice Crystal was a divine-grade item. Unless one reached the level of a Divine Craftsman, it was best not to act recklessly.
Otherwise, if the forging failed, at best the materials would be wasted, and at worst, it could trigger unpredictable disasters.
For a divine object like Eternal Ice Crystal, if it were to collapse and explode, the terrifying energy leaked would be enough to destroy more than half of the Arctic Ocean. They would all perish, with no chance to escape.
"I advise you two not to meddle."
Nangong Manyin understood the worries in their hearts and told them to calm down, to not panic.
She had noticed that Ji Mo seemed to be wearing three divine artifacts, so she knew he wouldn't act without reason and was clear about what he was doing.
*Puff...*
A massive cold current surged into the sky, turning the firmament a vast expanse of white.
The sky churned with wind and clouds, accompanied by lightning and thunder.
Ji Hanhan was also a man of action; he did as he said.
With his right hand behind his back in a Yin posture and his left hand embracing Yang, his entire being exuded an incredibly profound aura.
Yin and Yang energies flowed, and a Tai Chi diagram condensed behind him, gradually becoming clearer. The seemingly ordinary Ji Hanhan transformed completely at this moment.
At Ji Mo's fingertips, the laws of heaven and earth leaped, and the runes of the Great Dao intertwined, like a miniature furnace softening the incredibly hard Eternal Ice Crystal into a fluid.
"Wow, what kind of divine craftsmanship is this, Brother Mo? It's too heaven-defying!"
Nangong Chou stared with wide eyes, his heart stirred. If he could learn even a fraction of it, it would be infinitely beneficial for a lifetime.
Ao Cheng silently crept closer, a smile of deep meaning on his face. "Actually, my craftsmanship isn't bad either. We could have a 'deep' exchange sometime."
The Eternal Ice Crystal was incredibly hard and difficult to melt, but in Ji Mo's hands, it was as pliable as clay.
It transformed into a soft, seven-colored fluid, shimmering with brilliant halos, its clear radiance rippling, exceptionally beautiful.
With a light touch of Ji Mo's fingers, an exquisite crystal crown gradually took shape.
On the sea surface, countless water elements steamed, forming tides, and like swallows returning to their nests, they surged madly from all directions, pouring into the crown.
*Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle...*
Sacred energy flowed, divine radiance bloomed, and a masterfully crafted Eternal Ice Crystal Crown was forged.
Ji Mo looked at it, very satisfied. Then he walked in front of Boniu, dotingly stroking her soft hair, and personally placed the crown upon her head.
*Ding!*
The Eternal Ice Crystal Crown was also quite sensible, willingly recognizing its master. It emitted layers of seven-colored halos that enveloped Boniu, making her appear sacred and inviolable.
At the same time, the luck of the entire Arctic Ocean merged with Boniu, becoming intrinsically linked.
If she was happy, the Arctic Ocean would be vast and calm, with fair skies and smooth seas.
If she was angry, the Arctic Ocean would be filled with howling winds, and the seas would churn and overturn.
"Greetings, Your Majesty Boniu!"
Both the Flood Dragon clan and the Deep Sea Beasts gazed at Boniu with utmost respect, lowering their heads.
From this moment on, Boniu, in name, became the ruler of the Arctic Ocean, the new Sea Emperor.
The Three-headed Ghost-faced Squid and the Silver Flood Dragon King were overjoyed. They had initially been forced to submit to Boniu, and they still harbored some reservations.
At this moment, all their displeasure vanished. They felt they had made the wisest choice; they had bet correctly.
Boniu blinked her clear eyes, appearing dazed at this moment.
It was as if she were still dreaming, yet suddenly adorned with imperial robes, inexplicably becoming an empress. She had no preparation whatsoever.
A fallen little princess, simply by meeting the person in her life and benefiting from his support, had actually risen to become an empress. It was truly dreamlike!
"I've become the Sea Emperor?"
Boniu pinched her collagen-filled cheek, finally confirming it wasn't a dream.
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Merfolk Territory.
The Merfolk King was hosting a grand banquet, entertaining powerful figures from various sea clans.
His face was ruddy, and his mood was incredibly joyful. Since he had successfully allied with the Deep Sea Beasts and the Blood Shark clan some time ago, nearly eighty percent of the sea clans in the Arctic Ocean had submitted to him. He could already be called the overlord of the Arctic Ocean, the uncrowned king.
As long as the troublesome and unappreciative Flood Dragon clan was eliminated, the entire Arctic Ocean would belong to him.
He had already ordered the Deep Sea Beasts and the Blood Shark clan to join forces against the Flood Dragon clan. If the plan went smoothly, Dragon Bay would likely have been leveled by now, and the clan completely annihilated.
What excited him most was that the long-lost Eternal Ice Crystal had reappeared a few days ago, which meant a new Sea Emperor would likely emerge.
Now, looking across the entire Arctic Ocean, who else had the qualifications and sufficient strength to be the candidate for Sea Emperor besides him?
"Congratulations, Merfolk King. Now all the clans revere you as their leader, the people's choice. You are our Emperor."
"That's right. The Eternal Ice Crystal, which has been dormant for many years, has reappeared, indicating that you have gained the recognition of this divine artifact. As long as you pass its assessment and receive its blessing, you will be the Sea Emperor of this generation."
"Let us raise our glasses to congratulate the Merfolk King, to congratulate the new Sea Emperor..."
Among the sea clans, there were also those who were adept at flattery, showering the Merfolk King with praise.
The Merfolk clan was now at its peak, and the Merfolk King had the final say in the Arctic Ocean. As long as one wasn't brain-damaged, no one dared to oppose the Merfolk King.
Therefore, these sea clans lavished the Merfolk King with compliments and fawning.
The wine did not intoxicate them; they were self-intoxicated.
The Merfolk King was so pleased that his mouth stretched to his ears, his old face beaming like a chrysanthemum.
He firmly believed that he was the new Sea Emperor and could not help but put on airs, subtly hinting for these individuals to quickly change their address and respectfully call him His Majesty the Sea Emperor.
*Bang!*
Just then.
Thunder boomed.
A mighty imperial aura swept across heaven and earth, and at the same time, the unique aura of the Eternal Ice Crystal spread throughout the entire Arctic Ocean.
The message it conveyed caused everyone present to change their expressions drastically, their faces filled with astonishment.
The Eternal Ice Crystal had recognized its master, and a new Sea Emperor had been born!
Those who had just lavished the Merfolk King with praise felt their faces burning hot, as if they had been slapped dozens of times.
"Impossible, how can this be possible?"
The Merfolk King's face turned as dark as water, his expression incredibly unsightly.
His eyes were bloodshot, and his hair stood on end. He couldn't help but roar towards the sky, looking like a madman.
This was simply too humiliating for him.
The previous moment, he had considered himself the new Sea King, basking in his glory, thinking of making these sea clans kneel and worship him.
But the next moment, a new Sea Emperor was born, and it wasn't him. It was utterly disgraceful, like a mother of disgrace opening the door for disgrace, bringing disgrace to the extreme.
At this moment, the Merfolk King wished he could find a hole to crawl into, feeling like a clown.