Target: Undead Demiplane!

The instant Electrolux's remnant soul entered the Douluo Plane, the authority of the Plane Lord activated without a sound. Lei Chen did not forcefully capture that wisp of remnant soul; doing so would have caused too much disturbance and easily drawn unwanted attention. Instead, he employed a subtler, more concealed method.

He manipulated the planar laws, creating an exceedingly brief and imperceptible "spatial fold" within a tiny area around the point where Electrolux's remnant soul had arrived.

This fold was neither an attack nor a prison. It was more like a gentle guide and buffer, cleverly diverting the remnant soul's natural trajectory away from the direction where Huo Yuhao was located.

At the same time, Lei Chen also drew upon a thread of Life Origin of exceptionally high quality and wrapped it around that wisp of remnant soul.

This layer of Life Origin was the perfect disguise. It not only instantly concealed the distinctive aura of Electrolux's remnant soul from another plane, blending it into the life fluctuations of the Douluo Plane, but also provided the most basic nourishment, ensuring that this already fragile remnant soul would not dissipate during the transfer.

The entire process took place in a flash, so fast that it surpassed the perception of time. No one noticed Lei Chen's little maneuver.

Wrapped in Life Origin, Electrolux's remnant soul seemed to be drawn by an invisible hand. Following the route Lei Chen had prepared in advance—a route that completely avoided every possible line of observation—it silently entered an absolutely secret planar spatial layer that he had constructed.

Having successfully intercepted Electrolux, Lei Chen could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. The next moment, he sent his consciousness into that hidden spatial layer.

The space was not large. All around it flowed the watery radiance of the Plane Barrier, while at its center, a mass of gentle, pure life energy floated quietly like a warm cocoon.

At the heart of that energy was an extremely weak soul fragment that emitted a faint gray glow—it was Electrolux's remnant soul.

Nourished by the Life Origin, this remnant soul, once like a candle flame in the wind that could be extinguished at any moment, had become much more stable. Though still fragile, it was at least no longer in danger of dissipating.

Lei Chen's consciousness transformed into a hazy silhouette of light before the remnant soul. He did not rush to awaken it. Instead, he cautiously touched the gray glow with the aura of his own Plane Lord origin, conveying a peaceful, friendly intent tinged with supreme authority.

As though it sensed this unique aura, one that shared the same origin as the entire world yet stood above it, the gray glow trembled faintly. An elderly consciousness, weary and vigilant yet carrying a trace of startled doubt, emerged as if it had just awakened from ten thousand years of sleep:

"Where is this? And you... who are you? Why are the laws of this world... of the same origin as you?"

Ripples spread through Lei Chen's silhouette of light, and his voice resounded directly throughout the space.

"Powerhouse from another plane, welcome to my world."

Within the planar layer, the laws of time and space seemed indistinct. Lei Chen's consciousness silhouette floated calmly before the Life Origin nourishing Electrolux's remnant soul, waiting for his response.

After hearing "my world" and sensing the unique aura in Lei Chen's words, one that was wholly integrated with the entire plane, the gray remnant soul's fluctuations intensified noticeably.

After a moment of silence, an elderly consciousness carrying realization and emotion slowly emerged. It was no longer as wary as before, instead bearing a complex, inscrutable undertone.

"So that is how it is... I am actually face-to-face with the Plane Lord of this world. No wonder you were able to guide me here as I was about to completely dissipate into the void, and protect me with such pure Life Origin."

Electrolux's remnant soul conveyed clear gratitude. "I am Electrolux. I am indebted to you for lending a hand and preserving this fragment of my consciousness. I will remember this kindness in my heart."

"No need for courtesy." Lei Chen's silhouette rippled slightly, his tone calm. "Though I was only born not long ago, as a Plane Lord, I am particularly sensitive to the aura of others like me."

"I can sense that deep within your shattered Divine Sense, there is a faint resonance with a particular 'coordinate' in the universe. This is an imprint only left by one who governs a world and bears its status."

"As fellow Plane Lords, seeing your Divine Sense shattered to such a state and adrift in a foreign land, it is only right that I lend you aid."

"Plane Lord..." A trace of self-mockery and humility seeped from Electrolux's consciousness. "You overpraise me. What I governed was merely a 'demiplane' with incomplete laws. I am truly unworthy of the title of Plane Lord."

"A demiplane is still the embryonic form of a plane. Since you could govern it and keep it functioning, you have already set foot on a path similar to mine." Lei Chen's tone held recognition. "In this boundless universe, encountering a fellow traveler is also fate."

Then, Lei Chen shifted the subject. No longer exchanging pleasantries, he went straight to the point, and his silhouette became slightly more solid. "Lord Electrolux, aside from the resonance I feel as a fellow plane ruler, I also have a transaction in mind. Would you be willing to sign a Divine Contract with me?"

"A Divine Contract?" Electrolux's remnant soul flickered faintly with confusion. "You have seen it as well. I am now only a wisp of remnant soul. Without your Life Origin to nourish me, I fear I would have dissipated long ago. I possess nothing of value, and all my power is gone. What could possibly be worth your designs? What could I trade?"

A clear, direct intent came from Lei Chen's silhouette. "What I wish to trade for is the demiplane you once governed. I hope to merge it into my Douluo Plane, strengthening my world's origin through it."

Without waiting for Electrolux's response, Lei Chen immediately stated the terms of the transaction. "In exchange, I promise to help you restore your Divine Sense and reconstitute your divine soul."

"Furthermore, after the fusion, the 'status' represented by the demiplane you governed will still belong to you. You will become the existence within my Douluo Plane that represents the status of your demiplane, enjoying the corresponding authority."

At those words, Electrolux's remnant soul fell into brief silence. Only the gray glow slowly circulated beneath the Life Origin's wrapping, showing that he was thinking rapidly.

Soon, that elderly consciousness sounded once more, carrying understanding and a trace of relief. "I understand... You wish to devour and merge with other planes to elevate your own plane's origin, hoping that one day it may advance to a higher level and perhaps... break free from certain restraints?"

Though he did not directly mention the Divine Realm, his words already revealed his understanding of Lei Chen's situation.

As a powerhouse who possessed a God-level title and had likewise once governed a world, Electrolux's knowledge was anything but ordinary.

Then, Electrolux's remnant soul conveyed a decision without the slightest hesitation. "Good! This is a matter that benefits us both. I have no reason to refuse."

Electrolux truly had no reason to reject Lei Chen's proposal. First, it was indeed mutually beneficial. Second, he was now a candle flame in the wind. Had Lei Chen not intervened, he would likely have lost even the ability to think by now. Whether by sentiment or reason, circumstance or reality, he had no room to refuse.