Second Spirit Soul

After lunch, Huo Yuhao did not return to the Soul Tool Shop as usual. Instead, he stayed home.

He was preparing to break through!

After more than half a year, his Soul Power had long since reached level thirty.

The reason he had delayed breaking through was that he had been waiting for Electrolux's research results on the Soul Spirit System!

Now, at last, there was light at the end of the wait. Every moment of waiting had been worth it.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and focused his mind.

With a slight movement of thought, his consciousness entered his Spirit Sea.

Xiao Yin's enormous single eye was staring at him, and a trace of unconcealed disappointment flashed deep within its gaze.

It understood that when Huo Yuhao broke through to Soul Elder this time, it would no longer be able to provide him with a third Soul Ring.

Not far away, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm struggled to raise its neckless head, anticipation shining in its tiny eyes.

It knew that it was about to face its most crucial step.

It would soon truly merge with Huo Yuhao and officially embark upon the Path to Godhood it had dreamed of for countless ages.

Huo Yuhao's gaze swept over them before finally settling on the heights of his spiritual world.

There, a figure in an ancient white robe floated silently. It was Electrolux.

His illusory body was slightly more solid than when he had first awakened, and an indescribably tranquil aura surrounded him.

Huo Yuhao looked at him and respectfully called out, "Teacher!"

Over the past half year, Huo Yuhao had truly earned Electrolux's recognition and become the disciple of this great being from another world!

A gentle smile rested on Electrolux's face as he nodded slightly. "It seems you are ready."

"Yes, Teacher. I'm ready."

He glanced around his spiritual world, then looked at Electrolux with a hint of concern. "Teacher, when I undergo Spirit Soul Fusion with Brother Sky Dream this time... will the commotion be too great?"

Huo Yuhao remembered how, back in the Star Dou Great Forest, when Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's Million-year Soul Beast essence had merged with him, that vast and unparalleled spiritual power had instantly enveloped a hundred li around them. All things had frozen, as though space and time had been pressed to a halt.

Now that he was in a human city, if such a heaven-shaking phenomenon occurred again, it might attract the attention of human experts and cause unnecessary trouble.

Electrolux shook his head upon hearing this. "There is no need to worry. That big bug's million-year essence has already been sealed within your Spirit Sea!"

"The coming Spirit Soul Fusion will be no different from an ordinary Spirit Soul Fusion. No energy will leak out. With me presiding over it, nothing can go wrong."

The last trace of doubt in Huo Yuhao's heart vanished. His trust in his teacher completely put him at ease.

Electrolux's gaze fell upon Xiao Yin, whose mood was clearly low.

Xiao Yin's massive eye hung low, and several Spiritual Tentacles drooped listlessly. Even the silver light around it was a little dimmer than usual.

"Big Eye." Electrolux's voice was calm. "Stop looking like that. You can no longer provide Yuhao with powerful Soul Skills!"

A faint ripple passed through Xiao Yin's eye, tinged with bitterness, because that was an unchangeable fact.

It had already given Huo Yuhao its two strongest Soul Skills. Its remaining abilities were no longer worthy of its Lord Yuhao.

Thus, its low spirits were not merely due to irritation over having its "Soul Ring slot" taken. More than that, it was disappointed that it could no longer satisfy Lord Yuhao.

Generally speaking, a Soul Master's spiritual burden was limited. Three high-quality Spirit Souls were enough to support cultivation all the way to the realm of Title Douluo.

However, Huo Yuhao was different. As a Spirit Type Soul Master with a Body Martial Soul, his spiritual power naturally surpassed that of ordinary Soul Masters. He could be far more "extravagant" in his choice of Spirit Souls!

Therefore, after Xiao Yin could no longer provide more powerful Soul Ring abilities, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm naturally took the vacant third Soul Ring slot.

Electrolux then swept his gaze across the fully prepared Huo Yuhao and the clearly expectant Sky Dream Ice Silkworm beside him.

Electrolux's voice also gained a trace of solemnity. "As a Million-year Soul Beast, a single Soul Ring slot from the big bug can provide four Soul Skills."

He paused and looked at the man and beast. "Now, we need to determine exactly which Soul Skills this third Soul Ring will carry!"

Half a year of dedicated research had given Electrolux an exceptionally deep understanding of the Soul Spirit System.

Like Soul Rings, the Soul Skills ordinary Spirit Souls granted to Soul Masters were random.

Even a powerful Spirit Soul might grant a "useless" Soul Skill if it did not match the Soul Master's Martial Soul.

But with Electrolux's improved method, which combined Magic Contract Theory and the Soul Resonance Principle, this problem had been solved.

As long as the contracted Spirit Soul possessed sufficient intelligence and a clear understanding of the source of its own power, it could actively select and grant the host the most suitable Soul Skills during fusion.

As a Million-year Soul Beast, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm could naturally choose its Soul Skills on its own.

At this moment, Sky Dream Ice Silkworm shed its usual lazy or flighty demeanor. Its little face was filled with unprecedented solemnity and seriousness.

"According to my original conception, and based on my inherent traits, the four Soul Skills I originally intended to grant were Spirit Detection, Spiritual Sharing, Spiritual Interference, and Soul Shock."

"However, after following you back to the World Ten Thousand Years Later, witnessing the history of the past, and learning about your combat style and ability system, I adjusted that original plan."

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's tone became more resolute. Clearly, it had thought this through carefully.

"Now, the four Soul Skills I intend to grant your third Soul Ring are..."

"Spirit Detection, Spiritual Sharing, Spiritual Simulation, and Spiritual Resonance!"

This was clearly the optimal configuration it had arrived at after combining its own traits, its observations of Huo Yuhao, and its reference to the "answers of history."

Finally, it added proudly, "Of course, aside from these four Soul Skills, the unique ability that historical records say only a million-year Spirit Soul can grant you... the Life Reflection Shield, should also be something you can master once the Spirit Soul Fusion succeeds."

Huo Yuhao nodded slightly.

Thanks to the knowledge about his future that he had obtained from the Spirit Pagoda library, he was no stranger to the Spirit Detection, Spiritual Sharing, Spiritual Simulation, and Life Reflection Shield that Sky Dream Ice Silkworm mentioned. All of them had been recorded in the annals of history.

However, this Soul Skill, "Spiritual Resonance," was something he was hearing about for the first time.

This should not have been an ability he possessed along his original historical trajectory!

"Brother Sky Dream." Huo Yuhao looked at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and asked directly, "What exactly does this 'Spiritual Resonance' do?"

Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's tiny eyes gleamed as it said, "Although I possess million-year essence power, my true body is an ice silkworm, and I truly lack talent in combat. That is an unchangeable fact."

"Therefore, these four Soul Skills are already the best choices after my careful selection."

"Spiritual Resonance is also a support-type Soul Skill."

"More specifically, it has two core effects."

"First, when you and your teammates are within a certain range, activating this Soul Skill can greatly enhance all of your teammates' spiritual power!"

"Second, through the resonance field, you can temporarily borrow your teammates' spiritual power and stack it onto your own, strengthening your spiritual power."

Huo Yuhao listened intently, the light in his eyes gradually brightening.

Although this Soul Skill had simple functions, its effects were extremely powerful. It was far stronger than the original Spiritual Interference and Soul Shock.

"A very powerful and practical Soul Skill."

Huo Yuhao looked at Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and nodded solemnly, indicating his approval of this adjusted set of skills. "Then we'll proceed with this plan."

He then turned toward Electrolux, who had been standing silently to one side. "Teacher, the plan has been decided. We can begin."

Electrolux's white robes stirred slightly as a milky-white glow began to ripple around him.

At the same time, his voice echoed through the Spirit Sea. "Focus your mind, calm your breath, and open your spiritual origin."

"Big bug, activate your contract mark and the selected fragments of your origin."

"Spirit Soul Fusion, now... begin!"

As his final syllable fell, the entire Spirit Sea seemed to be stirred by an invisible decree, and brilliant light burst forth.

In this World Ten Thousand Years Later, the first Spirit Soul Fusion ceremony officially began!