Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Surprise

After a while.

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm wriggled its plump body, and a crisp yet slightly lazy voice rang out:

"Human boy, have you been utterly captivated by my round and lovely body?"

Shen Hanyu froze for a moment, sizing up Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's full, lovely body. He swallowed hard and said instinctively:

"I think it'd taste pretty good grilled."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm froze, then cried out:

"Hey, hey, hey! With such a beautiful body, you actually want to eat me? Human boy, I just saved you! Forget being grateful—you even want to eat me!"

Shen Hanyu put away the Cold Sky Spear, looked at the enormous ice silkworm before him, and nodded seriously.

It wasn't as if he had never eaten grilled ice silkworms as a child. That rich, succulent meat and tender, juicy texture were simply unmatched...

Then, as if realizing something was wrong, he added:

"Don't worry. I was just saying."

Only then did Sky Dream Ice Silkworm relax slightly. Controlling the Ice Horned Rhinoceros earlier had already consumed quite a bit of its Mental Power. Facing this dazzling young man now, it could only trust its instincts that he would not casually harm it.

"Hey, let me introduce myself first. I am the embodiment of heroism and chivalry, the King of Soul Beasts blessed with both wisdom and beauty, an unparalleled powerhouse who has cultivated for nearly a million years and set the record for the longest lifespan on Douluo Continent—Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. Mm, you may call me Brother Sky Dream!"

The corner of Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched as he said:

"Then what is your cultivation now? Why were you being chased by a thirty-thousand-year Ice Horned Rhinoceros?"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm gave an awkward laugh and said:

"I currently possess nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation. I'm practically the number one Soul Beast on the continent. Even that big fellow in the sea can't compare to me in Mental Power and energy..."

Pfft~

Shen Hanyu could not help laughing. A scrutinizing look appeared in his eyes as he deliberately said:

"You? Nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation? Don't take me for someone who knows nothing. I've truly never seen a nine-hundred-and-ninety-thousand-year Soul Beast like you, being chased by a thirty-thousand-year Soul Beast."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm became somewhat embarrassed and angry. Its fat, glossy body shifted, causing the surrounding temperature to drop noticeably. An icy yet gentle aura emanated from it, and one could seemingly sense the incomparably dense heavenly and earthly energy within its body.

After circling Shen Hanyu several times, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm suddenly stopped being angry. It let out a satisfied exclamation and said:

"Kid, although you don't speak very nicely, I think highly of you. You're only thirteen, yet already have the cultivation of a Soul King. Even after living for so many years, this is the first time I've seen a human genius like you."

Shen Hanyu nodded and said:

"So?"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm suddenly became serious and said with utmost solemnity:

"Kid, do you want to become a god? I can selflessly help you become one."

Unmoved, Shen Hanyu said:

"And what do I need to give in return?"

That smug smile appeared on Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's face again. It moved closer to Shen Hanyu and whispered:

"As long as you swear upon your Martial Soul to serve the great Sky Dream Ice Silkworm faithfully for your entire life. How about it? Tempting, isn't it?"

Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched. He waved a hand and said bluntly:

"Goodbye!"

With that, he directly strode away in the direction he had come from.

Naturally, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm did not notice the faint smile curling at Shen Hanyu's lips as he silently counted down from ten in his heart...

When he counted to seven, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice rang out:

"Wait! Young man, I want to have a proper chat with you."

Shen Hanyu slowly turned around, a faint smile on his face, and drawled:

"What is there to talk about?"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm slowly came before Shen Hanyu, stared directly into his eyes, and said:

"I want to become your Soul Ring—the first Wisdom Soul Ring in the history of Douluo Continent."

Shen Hanyu nodded. Looking at the nine Golden Patterns on its body, he said:

"You can temporarily reside in my sea of consciousness. Once I break through to Soul Sage, you can sacrifice yourself to me and become my Seventh Soul Ring."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm froze, then said in surprise:

"Aren't you shocked? Aren't you happy? Aren't you even a little moved? I'm a super Soul Beast with nine hundred and ninety thousand years of cultivation! Why do I seem like some ordinary commodity to you?"

Shen Hanyu smiled and gazed at the now distant, cold sky as he slowly said:

"All encounters are destined. Since I met you, it means we are fated. What is there to be shocked about? Come on. Trust me, I won't make you regret it."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was clearly stunned for a moment after hearing that. Then it nodded and looked at Shen Hanyu seriously.

"I'm going to begin. Don't worry, I'll be gentle. You endure it too—don't scream, okay~"

Shen Hanyu had no mood to banter with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm now. He merely nodded faintly.

As the foreheads of man and beast touched, the energy within Sky Dream Ice Silkworm began to surge violently. Its nine Golden Patterns shone brilliantly, as if they had come alive, slowly enveloping Shen Hanyu's body from top to bottom.

An aura of extreme cold swept over him. Shen Hanyu barely maintained consciousness as he clearly felt something attempting to enter his mind.

Sensing the goodwill radiating from the other party, Shen Hanyu unconsciously lowered his Mental Power defenses and allowed it to enter his sea of consciousness without obstruction.

As an invisible and terrifying wave of Mental Power swept across a hundred-mile radius, many Powerful Soul Beasts were startled. They stared into the distance with astonishment and fear on their faces.

As the Mental Power gradually withdrew, Shen Hanyu's consciousness slowly cleared. Yet Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's voice was already howling wildly in his mind:

"This is amazing! Amazing! My luck is actually this good! Hanyu, your physical constitution is so strong, your Mental Power is so outstanding, and your Martial Soul—your Ice Attribute is nearly on par with Bing Bing's! I've really struck gold! Woohoo, woohoo, I'm taking off~"

Shen Hanyu rubbed his somewhat swollen, aching head and said irritably:

"Your Mental Power origin is too powerful. Seal ninety percent of it first and leave a portion for me to absorb. Also, the energy and heavenly and earthly energy within your body are too powerful. Seal them as well, leave behind several seals, and use all the overflow to raise my cultivation and strengthen my body."

Only then did Sky Dream Ice Silkworm realize what was happening. It hurriedly sealed its own energy, while the energy that had already overflowed was slowly absorbed by Shen Hanyu's body under the guidance of Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's immense Mental Power.

His Soul Power also broke through a level at an astonishing speed, directly reaching level fifty-three.

Only then did Shen Hanyu's expression improve somewhat. After letting out a long breath, he said irritably:

"Are you trying to burst me to death? Use your brain a little. If I die now, you won't end well either."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm smiled sheepishly but still agreed seriously.

It also knew how dangerous that had been. Having found such a good host, it had been too busy getting excited and happy. If Shen Hanyu had not remained calm, even if he had not been burst to death, he would have suffered internal injuries that would take quite some time to heal.

Just as Shen Hanyu was about to return and properly adjust his body, Tian Meng hurriedly said:

"Hanyu, don't leave just yet. That Ice Horned Rhinoceros—its right leg..."

Shen Hanyu froze, then immediately used the Cold Sky Spear to pry open the Ice Horned Rhinoceros's right leg. An intact Leg Bone, like white jade, slowly came into Shen Hanyu's hand. It radiated a heavy and violent aura, but without a doubt, it was an absolute top-tier Leg Bone.

Then Shen Hanyu left without hesitation. The Mental Power fluctuation earlier had likely disturbed quite a few terrifying existences. This was not the place to marvel at his good fortune...