Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring Sacrifice, Absorbing the Green Lotus Core Flame! (Part Three)

(I think the original novel established that the octagonal mysterious ice grass Soul Spirit gave Huo Yuhao two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings, so I'm continuing that setup here. Mainly, it saves him from having to find and kill other Soul Beasts. There's no need to drag things out until the story becomes long and tedious. Better to get to the key plot as soon as possible.)

"Young man, you're awake! Now become a magical girl with me!"

Huo Yuhao's tightly shut eyes opened slightly, but Brother Sky Dream's obnoxious voice rang out in his Sea of Consciousness, prompting him to reply irritably, "Stop messing around, Brother Sky Dream."

Suddenly, however, his earlier memories gradually flooded back. Huo Yuhao sat bolt upright, only to discover that he had been lying on a patch of soft grass.

Beside the grass lay an emerald-green lake. Moist air brushed against him with the breeze, leaving him feeling wonderfully refreshed.

My emotions are fluctuating again? Has a whole day already passed? Huo Yuhao thought in mild surprise.

Then he extended his hand and activated the Flame Mantra. A blue-green flame with a metallic sheen immediately appeared in his palm. This Heavenly Flame was more than twice as powerful as his previous silvery-white Heavenly Flame, and its scorching heat sent ripples through the surrounding air.

"An earth tier mid-level Flame Mantra, and a full level forty-nine in Soul Power cultivation. Truly terrifying..." Huo Yuhao murmured contentedly.

"Hey, kid, you're awake? Can you help the Scarlet King get rid of this damned flame brand now?"

Suddenly, a powerful roar came from nearby. Xiong Jun approached Huo Yuhao with the still-unconscious Scarlet King on his back, calling out loudly.

"Greetings, Senior Xiong Jun," Huo Yuhao said with a chuckle.

"Spare me all that pompous human etiquette. We