Speculation

Using Dali Gu as a buffer, the two forces consciously altered their frequencies, constantly searching for a point of balance.

At last, within Dali Gu's body, the two different streams of Soul Power found a balance and barely completed their fusion.

The initially fused Soul Power continued deepening its connection within Dali Gu's body.

Dali Gu had a strange feeling, as if something in the unseen had acknowledged him and allowed him to live in its home.

But that was truly strange. He usually lived in Chen Yuan's Sea of Consciousness and had no intention of moving out. Chen Yuan was his most important partner, so why was he having such a feeling?

Before he could figure it out, he had already returned to the Sea of Consciousness.

"Xiao Yuan!"

Seeing his partner here, Dali Gu immediately threw himself into Chen Yuan's arms and told him about what had just happened and that strange feeling.

Outside, an accident had suddenly occurred between Chen Yuan and Xiao Xiao's Soul Power. Before he could react, he had been pulled into the Sea of Consciousness. But after arriving, Chen Yuan did not see Dali Gu there, and that truly gave him a huge scare!

Dali Gu was not only the foundation that allowed him to survive in this world, but also his only good friend and partner with whom he could share his deepest thoughts!

If he lost such an interesting little dinosaur who could freely listen to his secrets, Chen Yuan did not dare imagine how bleak his future life would become.

Dali Gu had been family to him ever since his Martial Soul had Awakened at the age of eight! He was a friend who knew Chen Yuan was a transmigrator! More than that, he was Chen Yuan's lifesaver!

After patiently listening to Dali Gu, Chen Yuan roughly came up with a guess about what had happened.

"Dali Gu, perhaps the consciousness of this world just acknowledged you."

"Acknowledged me? So the world has consciousness? But why did it suddenly acknowledge me? Gulu."

"Probably because of fate?"

"Everyone likely has fate around them. It can be good, or it can be bad."

"But once fate reaches a certain level, it needs to be suppressed and stabilized. Otherwise, it will slowly dissipate."

"Maybe the fate you carry, Dali Gu, is simply too immense and needs suppressing. Xiao Xiao's Martial Soul happens to be the Three-Life Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, so perhaps by sheer coincidence, she helped suppress the fate that was about to dissipate."

"Gulu, but Xiao Yuan, you aren't from this world either. Doesn't your fate need to be suppressed too?"

"You silly Dali Gu, we're partners. Of course our fates are connected."

"Then remember to thank her for me, Xiao Yuan."

"Mm, no problem."

Making an OK gesture, Chen Yuan agreed.

He glanced at the Pillar of Courage. This was the second time in six years that it had shown any reaction.

Ever since his Martial Soul had Awakened on its own at the age of eight, when Dali Gu had unleashed the Sky Wing Lion King Demon-Breaking Fist to save him, the Pillar of Courage had stood in his Sea of Consciousness.

Along with the two constellations in the sky, they had shown almost no response over the years.

Only when he had first entered had they transmitted some information into his mind and given him a beginner's starter set.

The Battle Dragon Machine and three Battle Cards had given Chen Yuan the foundation he needed to survive in this dangerous world.

And now, the second reaction had actually facilitated a Martial Soul fusion between Chen Yuan and Xiao Xiao.

Perhaps the pillar's purpose was to ensure that Dali Gu's fate was no longer like duckweed without roots? After all, neither Dali Gu nor Chen Yuan belonged to this world, and their connection to it was not especially deep.

As for what purpose the pillar had in doing this, he still did not know.

The so-called suppression of fate was merely Chen Yuan's own speculation. Perhaps he would only learn the answer one day after meeting the Plane Master of the Douluo Plane?

After all, the pillar could not speak.

Once he confirmed that Dali Gu was fine, Chen Yuan's consciousness withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness.

When he opened his eyes, the sky had already darkened. Chen Yuan lay on the grass, while Xiao Xiao was unconscious on top of him, showing no sign of waking up.

Their Soul Power flowed through each other's meridians, forming an entirely new kind of Soul Power that nourished their bodies.

Had their Soul Power fused?

The degree of fusion did not seem low, either.

His Soul Power had even risen by a level. He was now level 45.

After calming himself and carefully sensing the condition within his body, Chen Yuan discovered that he seemed able to perceive the circulation route of Xiao Xiao's Soul Power as well.

The entirely new Soul Power created by their fusion also nourished their meridians. The effect was slight, but it undeniably existed.

Moreover, the Soul Power produced after their fusion was purer than Chen Yuan's original Soul Power.

There were only a few reasons why Ultimate Martial Souls cultivated slowly.

First, a Soul Master's body could not withstand an Ultimate Attribute. After level 30, an Ultimate Martial Soul would automatically use part of the Soul Power cultivated by its Soul Master to strengthen the Soul Master's body.

Second, after level 30, the Soul Power of an Ultimate Martial Soul Master would automatically begin compressing, making it more abundant and pure.

Overbearing attributes, a powerful physique, and pure, abundant Soul Power—these three factors were precisely why Ultimate Martial Soul Masters cultivated at an astonishing pace after level 70 and possessed combat strength comparable to Title Douluo with Soul Cores.

If fused Soul Power could nourish the meridians, that meant Chen Yuan could increase the intensity of his training. Of course, that was only possible after cultivation and with Xiao Xiao present.

It could also be considered an indirect acceleration of Chen Yuan's cultivation speed, without any side effects and while continuously strengthening his foundation.

Did this count as the Pillar of Courage indirectly giving him another cheat?

Chen Yuan helplessly rubbed his forehead. He truly had not expected something like this to happen. He had no idea whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.

It was already late. Chen Yuan definitely could not enter the Female Dormitory. He knew which room Xiao Xiao lived in, but he could not go up there.

He was not familiar with either Jiang Nannan or Tang Ya, and there were no communication devices like mobile phones here.

The academy gates had already closed at this hour, so he could not go to a hotel outside. For now, he could only take Xiao Xiao back to his own dormitory.

As for Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi's opinions?

Chen Yuan believed they would understand after he explained.

Carrying Xiao Xiao in his arms, Chen Yuan slowly headed toward the dormitory.

Chen Yuan wanted to walk faster. It was not that late yet, and there were still quite a few students on the road. Being stared at like this was rather embarrassing.

But he was afraid of waking Xiao Xiao. After all, he bore the greater responsibility for this.

Xiao Xiao was very light—so light that she was practically weightless to Chen Yuan. Yet that stretch of road that night felt exceptionally difficult to walk.

As he passed beneath the dormitory building, Mu En, reclining on a lounge chair, looked at Chen Yuan in surprise. Sensing the fused Soul Power between the two children, he closed his eyes again as though he had seen nothing.

"Little fellow, keep your Soul Power and that little girl's Soul Power continuously fused tonight. It will be of great benefit to both of you."

The aged voice was incomparably clear, yet warm and kindly. Chen Yuan tried to trace its source, but could not find where it came from.

Chen Yuan looked at Mu En, whose eyes were closed, and nodded.

That voice had definitely belonged to Mu En. Other than him, no one else here possessed such methods.

Though he was curious why Mu En was still lying here so late at night, there was something more important at hand.

He could not go wrong following a Limit Douluo's advice. The man had lived for more than two hundred years and had reached the pinnacle of Soul Masters. His advice was highly valuable.

A Limit Douluo was still a Limit Douluo. No matter how poor Mu En's current condition was, it could not conceal that fact.