My Name Is Tai Shang!

"Mom, can Chang Sheng really absorb it successfully?"

Night fell, and the sky filled with stars. Jiang Nannan looked at Li Changsheng's back, her stunning face filled with worry and anxiety.

"I don't know."

Mother Jiang shook her head and said softly, "I only know that once someone begins absorbing a spirit ring, there are only two possible outcomes. Either they succeed and become a true peerless genius, or they perish on the spot. There is no third possibility."

"So Chang Sheng has to succeed?"

Jiang Nannan's pupils contracted, and her expression changed drastically. Her clenched fists could not hide the panic and fear in her eyes.

"That's right."

Mother Jiang nodded. After admitting it, she comforted her, "But don't worry too much. Since Chang Sheng dares to absorb a Ten Thousand Year-level spirit ring as his Third Spirit Ring, he must have his own reasons. Otherwise, wouldn't there be something wrong with his head?"

"I hope so."

Jiang Nannan sighed softly, then set up a tent nearby with her mother.

Because this was the Star Dou Great Forest, and specifically an area inhabited by Ten Thousand Year Soul Beasts, they could not light a fire. Otherwise, death—or fleeing for their lives—would await them.

The night grew darker. Just as Jiang Nannan and Mother Jiang closed their eyes and fell asleep, a crystal-clear white jade bug suddenly appeared before Li Changsheng.

It blinked its enormous eyes and circled Li Changsheng, looking him over from all sides. Then it said with a grin, "Good, good, good! Brother Sky Dream actually found such a genius. Looks like that God Creation Plan isn't without hope after all."

After speaking, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's gaze sharpened. As it released all its cultivation, even the air around them turned cold.

Immediately afterward, the ten golden stripes on its body began to flicker.

The Sacrifice Ritual had begun!

"Oh?"

The Grand Pure Daoist Venerable in the Sea of Consciousness slowly opened his eyes after sensing that something was wrong.

The Golden Armored Sacred Rhinoceros, which had been extremely unwilling just moments ago, instantly became obedient.

"You little thing, you actually dared lay a hand on the genius Brother Sky Dream favors. You really refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"

As the disdainful voice rang out, an immensely powerful surge of Spiritual Power appeared.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm might not have been good at much else, but when it came to Spiritual Power, it was second to none.

Even if Beast God Di Tian personally stepped in, he might not have been able to defeat Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in terms of Spiritual Power.

"Hey, who are you?"

At that moment, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm seemed to discover something else. It turned around and saw an old man in a Yin-Yang Robe silently watching it from nearby, leaving it deeply puzzled.

Wasn't this the young man's Sea of Consciousness? Why was there another human here?

"Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"

Facing Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's question, Morality Heavenly Venerate merely smiled faintly, appearing peaceful and calm.

"Then listen carefully. Brother Sky Dream is the first Million Year Soul Beast in the history of Douluo Continent. Given my lofty status, there's no need for me to say more, right?"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm raised its head, looking exceptionally proud and smug.

"The first Million Year Soul Beast in history?"

Upon hearing this, Morality Heavenly Venerate immediately made a calculation with his fingers. When he learned that Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was only powerful in terms of its soul, he instantly lost interest.

"Though your strength is lacking, your vitality is fairly impressive. It seems the Heaven and Earth Laws of this world are even more flawed than I imagined."

Morality Heavenly Venerate shook his head and spoke softly.

"Just who are you?"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm froze slightly. Seeing that the person before it seemed to possess an extraordinary identity, it could not help asking cautiously.

As an intelligent Soul Beast with cultivation reaching the Million Years level, it naturally knew that deities existed in this world.

That was why, when it began the sacrifice earlier, it had considered relying on the young man's talent and abilities to help him ascend to godhood, gain immortality, and break free from the limits of lifespan.

After all, the examples of the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python from ten thousand years ago were right before its eyes. So not to mention itself, a Soul Beast that did not excel in combat, even other fierce beasts would surely have such thoughts.

"My Name is Tai Shang!"

The moment the Grand Pure Daoist Venerable spoke, not only did the Sea of Consciousness tremble violently, but Douluo Star and even the entire Douluo Universe began to shake as well.

"Taishang? Never heard of him."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm fell silent. After thinking for a moment, it continued, "Then are you a deity?"

"A deity? I am not from your world!"

Morality Heavenly Venerate shook his head helplessly. Then, no longer willing to say more, he instructed, "You may remain here from now on. If there is nothing important, do not seek me out!"

With that, he turned and left, as though he had never appeared.

"What a strange person. Forget it, I should start sealing myself!"

As soon as it finished speaking, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm sealed away all of its immense power.

"Oh ho, he even has Twin Martial Souls. Looks like Brother Sky Dream really struck gold this time!"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm burst into laughter. A genius Soul Master with Twin Martial Souls, plus its assistance—under such conditions, becoming a god would be practically inevitable!

Seven days later, the sun shone brightly as Jiang Nannan and Mother Jiang sat on the ground, eating dry rations.

At that very moment, Li Changsheng slowly opened his eyes and rose from the ground.

At his feet, three spirit rings flickered conspicuously—two purple and one black.

Not only that, his Soul Power had risen from level thirty to level thirty-six, making him a Soul Elder of the same rank as Jiang Nannan.

Logically speaking, the Golden Armored Sacred Rhinoceros should not have possessed such great power, so...

Thinking of this, Li Changsheng spread open his right hand and summoned the Taiji Diagram. He discovered that it had somehow gained a spirit ring as well, causing him to fall into deep thought.

"You're awake. Don't be nervous, and don't be confused. Brother Sky Dream is Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, the first Million Year Soul Beast in the history of Douluo Continent, and the embodiment of wisdom and handsomeness..."

After seeing Li Changsheng awaken, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm rattled on, telling him all about its origins and everything that had just happened.

"I see."

Li Changsheng suddenly understood. No wonder the Taiji Diagram had suddenly gained a spirit ring. So he had accidentally intercepted the Million-Year Spirit Ring that originally belonged to Huo Yuhao.

But that worked out perfectly. Although Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's attributes and abilities were not suited to the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, that did not mean they were unsuitable for the Taiji Diagram. After all, whether it was Douluo Continent or any other world, everything was composed of yin and yang.