Million-Year First Ring

Before Wu Xuan could speak, the ten golden rings around Sky Dream Ice Silkworm began pulsing as if they had come alive. At last, a cluster of brilliant golden light suddenly separated from his body, leaving behind only a thin layer of pale gold film.

That cluster of brilliant golden light contained his origin power and Spiritual Power. Once they were separated from his body, there would be no turning back.

A ball of golden light shot toward Wu Xuan. Although Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was not skilled in combat, the Spiritual Power he had cultivated over a million years was far beyond what Wu Xuan could currently withstand.

"Wahaha, Brother is finally free. You bastards who treated Brother as food, you won't get another chance! Wahaha!"

The instant the golden light touched Wu Xuan's forehead, an icy chill spread through his entire body, and even his consciousness began to blur. Ten golden rings swiftly enveloped his body, while streams of white radiance continuously poured into him.

Everything happened too quickly. The gray Light Sphere on the distant horizon had just been drawn by the immense Life Energy when, in the blink of an eye, that Life Energy withdrew. Having lost its target, the gray Light Sphere spun in place before once again drifting aimlessly with the wind.

Before his consciousness faded completely, Wu Xuan finally activated the Enlightenment Scripture. All memories related to his Previous Life were sealed away by this peculiar cultivation method.

"What incredible physical qualities! If Brother hadn't seen your memories, I might have thought you were one of those noble-blooded Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts that had cultivated into human form!"

"Eh? A Wind Element Martial Soul. This level of purity is probably the legendary half-step Extreme Wind. And with that spear, an offensive spirit-type Martial Soul... Hehe, Brother has really found a treasure this time. What a huge profit!"

As Sky Dream Ice Silkworm copied part of Wu Xuan's memories, he grew more and more shocked. He marveled at how a human not yet twelve years old had trained alone in the outer region of the Star Dou Great Forest for two and a half years. Yet soon afterward, an indescribable excitement welled up within him.

Within Wu Xuan's Sea of Consciousness, Wu Xuan's soul stood there. The Sea of Consciousness was closely connected to a person's soul; it could even be said to reflect whether that person's soul was strong or weak.

In the boundless white space, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm fused into it carrying an incomparably vast Spiritual Origin, and Wu Xuan's Sea of Consciousness underwent an earth-shaking transformation. Countless Light Spots stretched beyond sight, yet his vision seemed capable of extending into every corner of this space.

The golden light gathered into ten enormous golden rings that floated in midair. Every Light Spot within the space became much larger because of their appearance.

The ten golden rings began rotating slowly. Milky-white halos appeared within each ring, growing brighter and brighter until they gradually became ten enormous Light Spheres suspended there. The height and volume of the entire space expanded by an unknown number of times.

At the same time, the Light Spots floating in the air sank below and gathered into a pale golden sea, carrying those ten immense golden-white Light Spheres.

Wu Xuan gazed at this magnificent Sea of Consciousness and could not help but marvel at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's vast Spiritual Origin.

Then, the lustrous white halo on Wu Xuan's body gradually faded, replaced by a faint icy-blue glow. After lasting for around a dozen seconds, it faded once more, restoring his skin to its original color.

Wu Xuan's consciousness returned as well, and he hurriedly sensed the changes in his body.

As if in response to Wu Xuan, a sudden voice rang out in his mind.

"Young man, so your name is Wu Xuan."

Wu Xuan had heard this voice several times before. It belonged to Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

Wu Xuan did not respond to Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. His thoughts were in turmoil. He had never expected Sky Dream Ice Silkworm to forcefully fuse with him in such a self-offering manner.

"Young man, why is your reaction so calm? Aren't you curious about Brother's identity?" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm asked familiarly.

Seeing Wu Xuan remain so composed, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could not help introducing himself. "Let Brother introduce himself first. Brother is the embodiment of heroism and chivalry, the Soul Beast King among kings with both wisdom and beauty, an unparalleled powerhouse who cultivated for a million years and set the longevity record of Douluo Continent—Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. Mm, you may call me Brother Sky Dream."

"Oh, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm." Still not fully recovered from his surprise, Wu Xuan answered blandly.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm nearly jumped up. He cried inwardly that this kid had to be abnormal. Shouldn't normal people be utterly shocked upon seeing Brother?

"Brother is a Million-Year Soul Beast! Aren't you excited at all?" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm asked irritably.

"You really are a Million-Year Soul Beast? If you're so powerful, why were you treated as food? And why have you now forcibly entered my Sea of Consciousness?" Having recovered his senses, Wu Xuan's words were barbed.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was not angered. Instead, he said smugly, "That's because they outnumbered Brother—six or seven Fierce Beasts! Brother was simply outmatched. But even six or seven Fierce Beasts were useless. Brother still escaped, hehe!"

"As for entering your Sea of Consciousness, it's because Brother thinks highly of you. How could an ordinary person possibly receive Brother's favor? Hehe! All right, little Wu Xuan, quickly find a safe place. Brother is going to become the First Soul Ring of your spirit-attribute spear, the first intelligent Soul Ring in the history of Douluo Continent!"

"This spear is called the Soul Breaking Spear." Wu Xuan summoned the spear and introduced it.

"Soul Breaking Spear—Soul Breaking, what a fine name. You can tell at once that it is peerless in attack. Little Wu Xuan, Brother's million-year Soul Ring can grant this Soul Breaking Spear four soul skills. So? Are you excited? Are you happy?" Sky Dream Ice Silkworm boasted about Wu Xuan for a moment, then said with great swagger.

"Mm! As expected of a Million-Year Soul Beast. I just wonder whether the soul skills you bring will be powerful." Wu Xuan stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Hmph! Forget it. You've seen too little, so Brother won't lower himself to your level. Little Wu Xuan, do you see those ten Light Spheres? They contain Brother's sealed origin power. They can support your next ten Soul Rings, allowing them to rise to the Hundred Thousand Year level and your Spiritual Power to reach the strongest level in the world. Oh, and Brother can also give you an ice-element Martial Soul. But you already have Twin Martial Souls, so it seems you have no use for it." Sky Dream Ice Silkworm snorted.

Wu Xuan's eyes lit up at those words, and he nodded in complete agreement. Just imagining ten Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Rings was exciting.

Twin Martial Souls placed extremely high demands on a Soul Master's physical qualities and talent. He was already blessed by the heavens, and his talent was good enough. There was no need to take risks for one more Martial Soul.

"Little Wu Xuan! Do you see the pale golden film in front of you? That is Brother's Shed Skin. It can help conceal every trace of your aura. Remember to wear it when you fuse with Brother's Soul Ring," Sky Dream Ice Silkworm reminded him.

"Alright! Thank you!" Wu Xuan picked up the Shed Skin from the ground and draped it directly over himself.

"Oh, right! Tian Meng! I've already reached rank thirty. Remember to keep an eye out for a top-tier wind-element Soul Beast and pick a suitable one for me," Wu Xuan specifically reminded him.

"Don't worry! Brother has already been watching for one. Brother's taste is guaranteed to satisfy you." Sky Dream Ice Silkworm chuckled.

Wu Xuan did not reply again. He looked up at the sky, his gaze seeming to pierce through the entire firmament. Just wait, Tang San! My Four Single-Attribute Clans are not dogs your Tang Sect can summon and dismiss at will. Douluo Continent is not your private garden either. Just wait! One day, I will stand before you and beat you down in front of all the gods.

I am already on the path. In the struggle for kingship, who can say for certain what the future holds?