Sky Dream Ice Silkworm Takes the Initiative

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's tiny golden eyes revealed a trace of humanlike excitement.

"I never thought I'd happen to encounter a human with a Spiritual Attribute Martial Soul here. Too bad I can't cry, or I'd definitely be shedding tears of joy. At eleven years old, your Soul Power Level has already reached Level 30. Among human soul masters, you must count as one of the most outstanding geniuses. Even rarer, your physique is strong enough to withstand more of my Origin Power. Heaven must have sent you to save me—no, Heaven sent me to guide you."

But while it was immersed in its own emotions, Xu Zihuang had long since vanished from the surrounding area.

"Damn! Was I really that scary? What a country bumpkin!"

When it came back to its senses, the excitement in its eyes froze instantly, and its constantly wriggling body stiffened blankly in place.

The increasingly cold and sinister aura against its skin made it turn back instinctively, only to be met by the massive tiger paw of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.

The tiger paw, shrouded in dense black streams of air, slammed heavily into Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's plump body. The ten golden markings on its body instantly lit up, and dazzling golden light immediately enveloped its entire body.

Though the blow left it dazed and disoriented, it had not actually suffered much damage, thanks to the shed shell it had left behind when it broke through to million-year Cultivation.

"Just because this tiger hasn't shown its might, you think I'm a sickly cat?" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm glared viciously at the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger behind it.

"I'm not playing with you anymore!"

It perfectly demonstrated how to say the most cowardly words in the fiercest tone.

The ten golden rings on Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's body pulsed as though they had come alive. At last, a mass of brilliant golden light abruptly separated from its body, leaving behind only a thin pale-golden membrane.

That brilliant golden light contained its Origin Power and Spiritual Power. Once it separated them from its body, there would be no turning back.

Yet it did not regret it in the slightest. It even felt a sense of relief and joy at having survived disaster.

Its original plan had been to find a soul master with a Spiritual Attribute Martial Soul and voluntarily become a Wisdom Soul Ring. Xu Zihuang, with his exceptional talent, was simply the perfect choice.

Moreover, if Xu Zihuang had not appeared, it would have had only two choices. Either be devoured by the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, or use its immense Spiritual Power to draw over those few beings from the Core Zone of the Star Dou Great Forest.

But no matter which it chose, it would not escape unscathed.

"Roar—"

The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was also stunned by Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's methods. It looked uncertainly toward the direction where that brilliant golden light had vanished. Its intelligence was no less than a human's, and after hesitating briefly, it still forced itself to pursue despite its weakened body.

It was not difficult for it to make such a choice.

With its Origin Power already damaged, only by devouring Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Origin Power could it seize a sliver of hope for survival.

Xu Zihuang raced through this Outer Court region of the Star Dou Great Forest, every muscle in his body and every nerve in his mind wound taut.

Not only did he have to guard against the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger that might be pursuing him from behind, but he also had to stay alert for other Soul Beasts that could appear around him at any moment.

Fortunately, he had not ventured too deeply into the Star Dou Great Forest. Having found the right direction, he should be able to leave this place in about two hours at his current speed.

Suddenly, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's irritating voice rang out in Xu Zihuang's Sea of Consciousness again.

"Don't run, don't run. I won't hurt you."

As if sensing something, Xu Zihuang turned his head. A mass of brilliant golden light was expanding rapidly in his field of vision.

"Of course I'm not afraid of you. I'm afraid of that Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!" Xu Zihuang cursed inwardly. His intense emotional turmoil made the veins on his clenched fists bulge.

The moment he saw that mass of brilliant golden light, he knew it was already too late.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm might not have been skilled in combat, but its Spiritual Power, cultivated over a million years, was simply not something he could resist at his current level.

The instant the golden light touched Xu Zihuang's forehead, an icy aura spread throughout his body, even making his consciousness blurry. Ten golden rings swiftly enveloped his body, while waves of white radiance continuously poured into him.

"What a powerful physique! If I hadn't seen some of your memories, I might have thought you were one of those high-bloodline Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts that had cultivated into human form. Huh? You actually have Twin Martial Souls? Destruction and Ultimate Lightning?! Silver Scale White Whale?! Evil Spirit Orca?! Your First Soul Ring is already at the thousand-year level?!"

As Sky Dream Ice Silkworm copied a portion of Xu Zihuang's memories, it grew more alarmed the further it looked. But this was soon followed by an indescribable surge of excitement.

"Hehe, I've really struck gold this time. What a huge profit!"

Just as Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Origin Power and Spiritual Power flowed into Xu Zihuang's body, an invisible layer of Spiritual Power spread outward from it. That terrifying Spiritual Power covered every corner within a hundred-li radius almost instantly.

Spiritual Shock did not possess much destructive force, but it could make all living creatures lose the ability to think for a short period of time.

The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger pursuing them was affected as well.

Then, the lustrous white radiance on Xu Zihuang's body gradually faded, replaced by a faint icy-blue glow. After lasting for about ten seconds, it faded again, restoring his skin to its original color.

Xu Zihuang's consciousness recovered along with it, and he hurriedly sensed the changes in his body.

His Soul Power Level was still Level 30, and his Spiritual Power had not increased in the slightest.

As though answering the question in his heart, a sudden voice sounded in his mind.

"So your name is Xu Zihuang."

Xu Zihuang had heard this voice several times before. It belonged to Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

It sounded utterly familiar, as though they had known each other for ages.

Xu Zihuang did not respond to Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. Countless thoughts churned through his mind.

He had never expected to fuse with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in such a manner.

"Aren't you curious about my identity? Let me introduce myself first. I am the embodiment of heroism and chivalry, the Soul Beast king who possesses both wisdom and beauty, an unparalleled powerhouse who cultivated for a million years and set the longevity record for Douluo Continent—Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. Mm, you can call me Brother Sky Dream." Seeing Xu Zihuang remain so calm, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could not help introducing himself.

There must be something wrong with this kid. Shouldn't a normal person be shocked by my magnificence?

And before this, what kind of person sees me and runs away without saying a word?

"A million-year Soul Beast? Then can you help me deal with that Dark Demon Evil God Tiger?" Xu Zihuang gave a cold laugh and took Short Blade Whale Tooth from his Soul Tool again. Holding it in a reverse grip with his right hand, he raised it in front of himself in a defensive stance.

With the powerful vision of his Golden Eye Martial Soul, he keenly noticed that the light around them had become much dimmer. In this Outer Court region of the Star Dou Great Forest, there was likely no other Soul Beast besides the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger capable of doing that.

It was impossible for him not to feel dissatisfied with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm for dragging him into danger for no reason. But now that things had come to this, there was no need to complain excessively and create a rift between himself and Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

At present, he and Sky Dream Ice Silkworm shared both glory and ruin. Besides, one of his main objectives in coming to the Star Dou Great Forest had been Sky Dream Ice Silkworm in the first place.

"Uh... well, I've already abandoned my body and taken up residence in your Sea of Consciousness, so I can't display my peak strength."

At Xu Zihuang's words, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was momentarily speechless, and there was obvious embarrassment in its tone.

"But I'll assist you. I probed it with my Spiritual Power earlier. That Dark Demon Evil God Tiger has damaged its Origin Power, and the life force in its body is draining away rapidly. If we focus solely on escaping, it probably won't be able to catch us."

Having said that, it added in a grumbling voice.

"Once I become your Wisdom Soul Ring, you'll understand how powerful I am."

Xu Zihuang did not respond to Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, because he could feel the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger drawing closer and closer.

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