"The gold of life contains the purest essence of life. Sadly, its first owner actually used it as a vessel for evil thoughts and curses. What a wanton waste of nature's treasures."
"Yuhao, next, I will fuse you with it. Even I do not know where this Ice Seal Demi-Plane in your Sea of Consciousness came from, but I can guarantee that after it fuses with this gold of life, it will transform into a true plane."
"Let us begin."
Some strength had returned to Electrolux's feeble voice. The purification process had left his wisp of a remnant soul somewhat exhausted.
Huo Yuhao asked, "What do I need to do?"
"Press it against your forehead. Whatever happens afterward, do not panic. Focus your mind and calm yourself. Leave everything that follows to me. Understand?"
Huo Yuhao nodded and pressed it against his forehead as Electrolux had instructed.
The instant the carving knife touched his forehead, a rich stream of life force poured endlessly through the point between his brows into his Sea of Consciousness, bringing Huo Yuhao a sense of comfort unlike anything he had ever experienced.
Despite that soothing sensation, Huo Yuhao did not lose himself in the pleasure. Instead, he watched the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife against his forehead.
The tip of the carving knife suddenly rose and stabbed viciously into his forehead.
"It's coming!"
Huo Yuhao gritted his teeth, held his breath, and focused his mind.
Excruciating pain replaced the pleasure, and his pounding heart became a gear spinning at breakneck speed.
Meanwhile, inside Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness.
"This again..." the Ice Empress murmured, her arms folded across her chest as she stood firmly on the constantly shaking ice.
Tian Meng hid behind her, watching the devastating changes around them.
He shouted, "Waaah-old man, what did you