Deep within the Ice Valley, inside the Ice Marrow Cavern, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, who had just awakened and was greedily devouring the extreme cold ice marrow, suddenly felt a powerful wave of spiritual energy probing toward its location.
The strength of this spiritual power was at least at the Titled Douluo level. However, to the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, even a Titled Douluo–level soul master was nothing to fear, as it had its own special abilities that could scare such people away.
The reason why the surrounding soul beast tribes could now live peacefully around the outer edge of the Ice Valley was because the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had used its abilities to deceive them. Now, they all regarded it as a "god."
After all, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm would occasionally give them minerals infused with extreme cold ice marrow, which could help them increase their strength.
What it did not expect, however, was that this human not only possessed a head soul bone capable of protecting his spiritual sea, but also showed no fear whatsoever.
What puzzled the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm even more was that this human clearly only had the cultivation level of a Soul Sage, yet his spiritual power was terrifyingly strong. It was like a soul beast that had only cultivated for forty or fifty thousand years suddenly possessing the spiritual power of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Even though the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm spent most of its time eating and sleeping, it still understood the basics.
Could this human possess a spirit-type martial soul?
Seeing this human ignore its intimidation and step by step approach the depths of the Ice Valley, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm began to feel an unexplainable panic rising within it.
Judging by the human's behavior and the information it sensed, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm realized that it might not be this person's match in a direct confrontation.
Although its cultivation was close to one million years, its combat ability was nearly zero. It could only rely on its powerful spiritual power to barely deal with ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
But this human seemed completely unaffected by its spiritual power. If he discovered it, there was absolutely no way it could escape his grasp.
Fortunately, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was extremely intelligent and quick-witted. Since the other party possessed such powerful spiritual strength, why not try cooperating with him instead? With its own near-million-year cultivation, it could offer the human a Wisdom Spirit Ring and guide him step by step. Perhaps, in the future, he could even reach the pinnacle of existence.
"Heh heh… Brother Sky Dream really is a genius…" The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm laughed at its own imagination.
The next moment, it suddenly noticed that the human had begun flying again, moving rapidly toward the deepest part of the Ice Valley.
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm knew that panic would be useless now. The only thing it could do was use its wits to fool this human and try to gain the upper hand.
Oscar had almost completely confirmed that the being was indeed the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, so he flew directly toward the deepest point of the Ice Valley.
This deepest part was unique,filled with rare minerals that had perfectly fused with the extreme cold ice marrow. These were not only incredibly valuable cultivation treasures but also priceless forging materials.
And there were vast quantities of them,at least over ten tons. Even if Oscar only collected these minerals, this trip would already be worthwhile.
However, he did not rush to collect them. Instead, he released his spiritual power outward, as if trying to peer through the solid ice into what lay beyond.
Because even after reaching this depth, he still hadn't seen the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. That meant it must be hiding even deeper.
The presence of the minerals also proved that the source of the extreme cold ice marrow was further below.
When Oscar extended his spiritual power, he soon locked onto a certain area,only there was a stronger spiritual power blocking his probe.
No other place had such resistance. The meaning of that was obvious.
Though Oscar couldn't see the exact details, the area he detected covered a roughly hundred-meter-wide hollow ice cave, at least a thousand meters deeper down.
Such a depth would have been impossible for ordinary people to detect or reach unless they tunneled through layers of minerals.
But Oscar didn't need to bother. His sixth black soul ring lit up, and a dark void appeared before him. Oscar stepped forward into it.
When he reappeared, he stood at the edge of the deepest ice cavern. Because of the spiritual barrier, he could only reach its border.
He stepped down steadily into the frigid cavern. The temperature here was at least one hundred degrees below zero, and he had to rely on his soul power to resist the cold.
When he finally saw the environment clearly, even Oscar, who had seen countless treasures, couldn't help but be secretly astonished.
The enormous ice cavern was filled almost entirely with supreme-grade extreme cold ice marrow. However, now only a tenth remained,the majority had been absorbed already.
Even this remaining portion could create several top-tier powerhouses. The extreme cold ice marrow was truly a priceless natural treasure, its value immeasurable.
At the center of the cavern stood a natural Ice Jade Bed, and lying atop it was a large, plump, snow-white creature about ten meters long.
Though it looked like a worm, it also resembled a dragon or serpent, with small delicate icy legs beneath its body. It stared wide-eyed at Oscar, trying its best to hide its fear, though the nervousness in its gaze was clear.
Oscar smiled slightly. As expected,this appearance, this aura,it could only be the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm felt as if the sky were collapsing. How had this human entered so easily? This was the deepest, most hidden part of the entire Ice Valley. It had only discovered this place by accident, slipping through a crevice when it was still tiny.
Later, after devouring massive amounts of extreme cold ice marrow, it grew powerful enough to seal off the entire space and hide itself completely.
Even a Titled Douluo might not detect this place, let alone enter it so easily.
But how long had Oscar taken? Just a few minutes?
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's brilliant mind almost shut down. A moment ago, it was planning how to trick Oscar, but now it was so nervous that it could barely think.
Someone who could enter here so effortlessly clearly possessed terrifying abilities. Its only weapon, spiritual power, was useless against him,so how could it possibly survive?
"You… you dare defile me?" the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm suddenly shouted.
At this point, trickery was its only hope. But seeing the faint smile on Oscar's lips, it felt that this human wouldn't be so easily fooled.
"Completely crystal-white, skilled in spiritual power, with a silkworm body. You're an ice silkworm, aren't you? But an ordinary ice silkworm could never reach this level. You must have devoured large amounts of extreme cold ice marrow, which caused your mutation and gave you this terrifying soul power cultivation," Oscar said calmly, approaching step by step.
Hearing his analysis, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm froze. Not only was he not surprised,he was analyzing it?
"I am," the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm began, but Oscar interrupted coldly.
"Full of power but lacking in strength. Other than spiritual power, you're practically useless."
Oscar stood before the Ice Jade Bed, towering over the now limp Sky Dream Ice Silkworm. "Trying to scare me? You're still too inexperienced."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was dumbfounded. What kind of human was this? Its clever brain couldn't keep up. It felt as if all its secrets had been seen through in an instant.
Seeing that it had been completely exposed, it no longer knew how to bluff. Oscar seemed to know everything already.
Looking at the silkworm's stunned expression, Oscar said softly, "Your power alone could create a super expert. Killing you would be a waste."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm raised its head and met Oscar's gaze. "You… you can't kill me! I'm the first soul beast on the continent to reach nearly a million years of cultivation. Killing me would be a crime against nature!"
Oscar looked at it calmly. "Oh? Then tell me, what use would keeping you alive serve?"
"Oh, and one reminder: your precious spiritual power doesn't work on me, so don't even think about running."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm fell silent. If not for that, this human wouldn't be speaking to it like this now. Life was unpredictable,it had lived in peace for so many years, so why did everything change after meeting this human?
After a long silence, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm finally spoke. "Since you already see through everything, there's no point in hiding. I might as well talk with you. But if I don't get what I want, I'd rather self-destruct than let you succeed!"
Oscar smiled faintly. "So there's room for discussion after all. Go on."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said, "Though my cultivation is high, it was achieved through shortcuts. When I face the tribulation that comes with reaching a million years, I won't be able to survive it on my own. So I want to cooperate with you."
"Though you're only a Soul Sage, your spiritual power far surpasses your peers. That makes you compatible with my spiritual attribute. When you break through to the next realm, I can become your Wisdom Spirit Ring and grant you an ice-type martial soul. But you must promise that when you succeed, we will share the same fate. If you ascend to the divine realm, you must take me with you."
Oscar raised an eyebrow. "You still have such ambition?"
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm snorted proudly. "Brother Sky Dream is the number one soul beast on the continent. Naturally, my aspirations are higher!"
"Besides, there hasn't been a new god on the Douluo Continent for a very long time. This method is something I've pondered for ages. With my help, you're certain to reach that level!"
Oscar said evenly, "You sound very confident."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm chuckled. "I might not be able to use my spiritual power against you, but I can still sense your age."
"A seventeen-year-old Soul Sage,such talent is unheard of. With a genius like you working together with me, the number one soul beast, reaching that realm will be easy!"
Oscar chuckled. "You're not stupid. In that case, let me show you something."
He extended a finger to the silkworm's forehead. "Relax and use your spiritual power to receive my transmission."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm hesitated but soon complied, realizing it had no choice.
Oscar transmitted information about the Spirit Soul method and his cooperation plans with the Star Dou Forest through his spiritual sea.
With the silkworm's cooperation, it received everything clearly. Before long, it looked at Oscar with excitement and admiration, as if a thousand-mile steed had found its true master.
"You… you've already reached this stage?" it exclaimed. "Could it be that fate sent you to help me break my shackles?"
The Spirit Soul method perfectly aligned with the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's ideals,after all, in the future, it and Huo Yuhao would be the first to pioneer this very technique.
Now it stood upright on the Ice Jade Bed, staring at Oscar with shining eyes, full of excitement.
Since Oscar knew of the Spirit Soul method, he clearly wouldn't kill it. His earlier behavior must have been to scare it.
With this method, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's future would be limitless. Together, they could accomplish great things.
Oscar patted its head gently. "Enough teasing. I came here to find the three kings of the Extreme North to discuss the Spirit Soul method. You're an unexpected bonus."
"Once you become my Spirit Soul, my path will be much smoother. Follow me, and you'll gain far more than you give."
Hearing that, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm grinned. "A pleasant cooperation then?"
Oscar extended his hand and grasped one of its crystalline legs. "A pleasant cooperation."
Oscar continued, "I still have important matters to handle. Once I'm done, I'll return for you. For now, digest the information I've shared. I expect you'll come up with some clever ideas, number one soul beast of the continent."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm nodded seriously. Everything had happened so suddenly that it needed time to calm its heart and process it all.
Then, lifting its head proudly, it said, "Don't worry. I'm the number one intelligent soul beast on the continent. Go handle your business. Later, I'll take you to see Bing Bing,she'll listen to me."
Hearing this, Oscar raised an eyebrow. "Bing Bing?"
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm said proudly, "The leader of the Ice Jade Scorpion clan, the Ice Emperor herself. She chased after me for a long time, but I never accepted her. For your sake, I'll personally take you to her!"
Oscar couldn't help but twitch his lips. Having read the original story, he knew exactly what "chasing" meant in this context. The so-called pursuit was nothing but the Ice Emperor wanting to eat him after he angered her with his flirtatious talk.
Some "relationship" that was,more like a deadly misunderstanding.
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