Lin knew that compared to Elder Yi, who had awakened after forty thousand years of slumber, Lao Yao's current condition was far worse.
If he missed the Skydream Iceworm, his chance might slip away.
"Master, with your current condition, how much can you do?"
Lin asked slowly. He also wanted to see just how strong Lao Yao still was.
"Heh. Even while barely conscious and on the verge of falling asleep, I can still exert the strength of a one-star Dou Zong."
"If that is the case, I do not know when I will awaken again."
"Of course, that depends on whether your body can withstand my power. If it cannot, then it is all for nothing."
"If I do not possess you, I can barely use a little of my strength, but it will be much weaker."
Lao Yao spoke slowly, and Lin could not help sighing. As expected of Lao Yao. That kind of strength truly was terrifying.
Lin's eyes lit up. "Master, how can I restore your spiritual strength now?"
"Restore it? I can absorb the Soul Power you refine and convert it into my own. Though it is slow, it is still useful."
"If there are medicinal herbs that restore the soul, that would be even better."
Lao Yao spoke unhurriedly, seemingly unconcerned.
Medicinal herbs that restored the soul? Such herbs might not necessarily exist, but Immortal Herbs did!
There were Immortal Herbs in the Mortal Realm. Lin remembered that Looking Through Autumn Water Dew was an Immortal Herb capable of greatly increasing spiritual power.
At this time, Looking Through Autumn Water Dew should have been over ten thousand years old. It was also a spirit herb and could restore the soul.
With that, he should be able to recover more than half, right?
Furthermore, with Master here, if it were refined into medicinal pills, the effect would be even stronger.
Restoring Master's soul strength no longer seemed impossible.
"Kid, what have you thought of?"
Seeing Lin remain silent for so long, Lao Yao's voice sounded again.
"I thought of an Immortal Herb. That Immortal Herb should be able to greatly improve your soul strength, Master."
"It is just that I do not have the strength to obtain it yet."
Lin explained his thoughts.
"Heh, no rush, no rush. You are still cultivating right now."
"Once your cultivation has achieved something, it would not be impossible for Master and disciple to go take a look."
Lao Yao had excellent patience. Forty years had already passed; what did a little more time matter?
The one who should be anxious was not anxious at all.
Lin smiled faintly. He was not in a hurry either.
"Kid, someone is coming."
Lao Yao's voice sounded once more.
Lin pushed aside the dense branches and concealed himself.
Before long, Huo Yuhao hurried over according to the directions he had been given.
Suddenly, a snow-white figure darted out.
Lin's eyes sharpened. The figure was not especially fast, but it was somewhat strange. Lin immediately recognized it—it was the spirit beast Huo Yuhao had encountered: the White Wolf!
Huo Yuhao quickly released his White Tiger Dagger and clashed with the White Wolf.
"Master, I have a request. The first soul ring of this Son of Destiny is about to appear."
"When he obtains his soul ring, can Master make a move?"
At present, the only thing about Lin that could attract Igor was Elder Yi, so Lin could only rely on Lao Yao to act.
"Heh, that suits my wishes."
"Do not worry. If it produces a soul ring, I will seize it for you."
Lao Yao smiled as he gradually prepared to act.
Hearing this, Lin relaxed. Soon, he would have the ring of flames at his disposal.
Just as in the original story, Huo Yuhao was no match for the White Wolf. Right as the White Wolf was about to throw Huo Yuhao away, its movements suddenly stopped.
Huo Yuhao also fell to the ground. When he looked again at the White Wolf, it had already died.
When Huo Yuhao looked at the white soul ring, he smiled. He had actually won.
Just as Huo Yuhao was about to pass out from the pain, an ancient yet delighted voice appeared in his sea of consciousness.
At the same time, outside, Elder Yi sensed the aura of the Skydream Iceworm. "What terrifying spiritual power. This is the first time since I came to this world that I have encountered such powerful spiritual power."
As Lao Yao spoke, light also emerged from Huo Yuhao's body. Invisible spiritual power instantly enveloped the Skydream Iceworm.
In that instant, thunder roared across the clear sky, and a gray aura descended from the heavens.
"Interesting. Truly interesting."
In an instant, Lao Yao's figure floated out of the ring, and Lin watched blankly.
Lao Yao's terrifying soul strength surged forth. A huge illusory hand swiftly grabbed hold of that gray aura.
The gray aura was drawn by Lao Yao into the ancient black ring where he hid.
In an instant, an ancient and majestic voice echoed through the entire ring. "Holding the sun and moon, plucking the stars, there is no one in this world like me. I never expected that someone as old as me would leave behind a remnant soul."
"Heh, what a 'there is no one in this world like me.' Bold enough, arrogant enough!"
Lao Yao scoffed. The Skydream Iceworm's remnant soul was already nothing worth mentioning compared to Elder Yi.
Elder Yi at his peak was not someone Igor could compare to.
In terms of soul strength, Lao Yao also surpassed Igor.
Igor was transformed into a stream of energy and sealed within the ring.
Outside, Lin also heard the voice from inside the ring.
He knew it had succeeded. The Skydream Iceworm was now his.
"Master, it succeeded? What soul ring did I obtain?"
Lin deliberately asked as though he did not know.
"Heh, it succeeded."
"Kid, before long, you will have another master."
Lao Yao said with a smile. The moment he learned that the Skydream Iceworm was a remnant soul, he understood what this soul ring meant to that unbelievably powerful little fool.
"Another master? Master, could that soul ring be some powerful being?"
Lin asked knowingly.
"It is the remnant soul of a powerful being. It is currently still asleep."
"Kid, from now on, you will have to rely on yourself."
"I need to rest for a while and wake that remnant soul."
"Eight-star Dou Zhe, Lin, cultivate well. When we meet again, do not disappoint your master."
After giving his instructions, Lao Yao had made a move and expended a massive amount of soul strength. He needed to recuperate properly.
Igor also needed to awaken. From here on, Lin could only rely on himself.
"Rest assured, Master," Lin promised.
After saying that, Lao Yao's voice no longer sounded.
Lin turned and arrived beside Huo Yuhao, beginning to examine him.
Before long, Tang Ya and Gui Gui also arrived.
"Oh, it is you, little friend."
When Tang Ya saw Lin, a smile immediately appeared on her face, and she greeted him cheerfully.
But when she saw Huo Yuhao lying to one side, she instantly became worried.
"Yuhao, what happened to you?"
"Gui Gui, hurry over here. Yuhao has passed out."
Tang Ya called to Gui Gui behind her.
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