Soul Contract! Xiyao's Sacrifice!

Consciousness surged upward as if from the deep sea, followed by a brief moment of vertigo.

Lin Ciyan once again felt the warm and rich light elements of the Glazed Light Realm.

Everything around him remained in a state of absolute stillness, with the light crystal clusters in the distance frozen in the posture of shedding light dust.

Time seemed to have been locked at the very moment before he used the Slacker Paradox Simulator.

He quickly gathered his focus and summoned the system interface immediately.

[Current Slacking Value: 13527 points]

Looking at this reassuring number, Lin Ciyan did not hesitate in the slightest.

His intent locked onto that crucial item within the Slacker Shop (Intermediate).

"Purchase, Soul Hyperion!"

[Ding! Consumed 8888 Slacking Value, successfully purchased "Soul Hyperion"! Remaining Slacking Value: 4639 points]

Though a massive sum had been spent, Lin Ciyan felt incredibly grounded.

A miniature starship model, emitting a soft white light and uniquely shaped as if composed of countless light runes, appeared in his system storage space, radiating profound fluctuations.

"Xiyao," Lin Ciyan looked at the motionless, peerlessly beautiful Light Maiden before him, silently chanting in his heart.

"We can begin."

As his intent drove it, the Soul Hyperion was activated.

The tiny ship model transformed into a stream of light, silently sinking into the center of Lin Xiyao's brow.

In an instant, the stillness was shattered!

Lin Xiyao's body trembled slightly, and a trace of realization and novelty flashed through those pure golden eyes. She felt that peculiar "vessel."

It was like a warm, sturdy harbor, capable of perfectly housing her soul origin.

And it established a symbiotic connection that transcended the ordinary with another soul (Lin Ciyan).

"This feeling... it's so wondrous." Xiyao's ethereal voice carried a hint of surprise.

"It protects me, and connects us... Ciyan, you really did it."

This was not a sacrifice in the traditional sense of burning life and soul, but rather a soul migration based on absolute trust and a high-level contract.

The massive light-attribute energy Xiyao had accumulated over more than three hundred thousand years began to boil.

However, under the escort of the Soul Hyperion, her core soul imprint was steadily peeled away.

It transformed into the purest source of light, flowing along the newly formed connection toward the center of Lin Ciyan's brow, preparing to take residence in his Sea of Consciousness.

At the same time, her vast, peerless soul power and life essence began to follow the rules of the Douluo World, condensing into a soul ring and a soul bone.

"Xiyao, can you choose the location for the soul bone to condense?" Lin Ciyan asked through their mental connection.

"I can," Xiyao responded. "My energy core leans toward the fusion of spirit and light; the most suitable location is... the head."

"Good! Then a head soul bone it is!" Lin Ciyan did not hesitate.

Head soul bones were the rarest and often concerned mental power, which suited his intentions perfectly!

A dazzling, eye-catching radiance erupted with Xiyao at the center, illuminating the entire Glazed Light Realm as if it were a divine kingdom.

A soul ring, composed of brilliant gold and dotted with star-like red, slowly condensed.

It seemed to be woven from liquid dawn and starlight.

Inside, countless tiny light runes flickered in and out of existence.

It radiated an ancient, sacred, and vast aura—this was precisely a beast soul ring exceeding three hundred thousand years!

At the same time, a phantom of an incredibly exquisite skull, as if carved from divine light crystal, emerged beside the soul ring.

It flowed with iridescent light, emitting a soft radiance that brought peace to the mind.

[Skull of Radiant Dawn]

[Soul Bone Skill 1: Heart of Dawn]

Significantly increases the purity and capacity of the host's mental power.

Possesses extremely strong resistance against mental-type attacks, illusions, charms, and similar abilities.

The stronger the light attribute, the higher the resistance.

The heart is like the dawn, clear and unstained.

[Soul Bone Skill 2: Radiance Pulse]

Active Skill: Can convert light-attribute energy absorbed and accumulated during daily life (including that dissipated by the host or absorbed from the outside) into a pure mental shockwave.

Causes tremors and purification effects on the enemy's soul. The longer the charge, the greater the power.

"It begins, Ciyan. Accept my power." Lin Xiyao's voice resonated within Lin Ciyan's mind, carrying a gentle encouragement.

That soul ring, which transcended all common sense, descended slowly and settled onto Lin Ciyan.

The violent energy impact he had anticipated never arrived; the immense energy contained within the soul ring—

Under the harmonization of the Soul Hyperion and the active compression guided by Lin Xiyao—

Flowed in like a docile river, surging yet orderly.

His meridians were continuously widened and tempered, his soul power skyrocketing at an unprecedented speed!

Level twenty-one, level twenty-two, level twenty-three... finally stopping steadily at level twenty-six!

Meanwhile, the Skull of Radiant Dawn transformed into a streak of light, perfectly merging into his skull.

In an instant, Lin Ciyan felt his thoughts become incredibly clear and sharp.

His mental world felt as if it had been cleansed, expanding several times over, and a sense of stability—"a heart like a clear mirror, impervious to external evil"—arose spontaneously.

Immediately following, information regarding the two skills of his second soul ring surfaced naturally in his mind.

[Second Soul Skill: Light Domain: Holy Splendor Canopy]

Deploys a domain of light centered on the user, significantly increasing the activity and concentration of light elements within the area.

Continuously gathers surrounding light-attribute energy to replenish the domain and the user's own consumption.

Once activated, the intensity of the light elements within the domain slowly increases over time.

Indirectly enhances the effects of light-attribute skills for the host and allies.

Current maximum duration is 10 minutes, extending as cultivation increases.

This domain can be used simultaneously with other soul skills.

[Second Soul Skill: Grace of Bathing Light]

Releases a healing radiance containing sacred and life-giving aura, capable of rapidly restoring the injuries, stamina, and soul power consumption of the user or allies.

When used against targets with dark or evil attributes, the healing radiance converts into high-level light-attribute purification damage.

Includes burning and suppression effects.

"Too perfect!" Lin Ciyan felt wild joy in his heart.

This was exactly the combination he wanted!

A top-tier sustainable buff domain, plus a versatile support skill that integrated healing, endurance, and specialized attacks against evil.

Combined with the offensive power of his first soul skill, "Dawn Break Fist," and the mental defense and counter-attack capabilities of his head soul bone.

His combat system had instantly become comprehensive and powerful!

He could clearly feel that after absorbing Lin Xiyao's origin, his Holy Radiance Qilin Martial Soul—

Seemed to have become more solid and noble, its sacred and auspicious aura growing increasingly rich.

At the same time, within his Sea of Consciousness—

A miniature version of Lin Xiyao, composed of pure light soul power, was curiously examining her new home.

She felt the joy of Lin Ciyan growing stronger and transmitted a sense of peace and reliance in return.

"We succeeded, Xiyao," Lin Ciyan said through their mental connection.

"Mm, it's very warm here. Your light makes me feel very comfortable."

Lin Xiyao responded, her voice carrying a hint of laziness and satisfaction.

"And, through your perception, the world seems to have become... more interesting."