Chapter 10: Awakening Electrolux, The Covenant
He looked at the Master standing before him with gratitude and awe; that back, though not particularly tall, now appeared in his eyes like a gargantuan peak supporting the heavens and the earth.
"Tsk. A million years of cultivation, yet your mental power is merely mediocre."
Lin Yu withdrew his hand, his tone as flat as if he were simply brushing away a speck of dust. His gaze pierced through the ground, accurately "locking" onto the physical body of the fat ice silkworm deep underground.
"However, this habit of yours—being so impulsive and forcing a buy-and-sell—is not very good."
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's mental ripples fluctuated violently, filled with shock, suspicion, and a hint of panic at having its bottom line seen through.
"You... who are you? How can you block Brother's mental power? No! You... you aren't a regular human at all! Your aura... is terrifying! It's like... like..."
As it sensed the faint aura emanating from Lin Yu—the aura of an ancient, primordial giant beast—its mental core trembled. That suppression originating from the depths of its bloodline made it feel instinctive terror.
Lin Yu ignored Tianmeng's horror and turned to explain to Huo Yuhao:
"Yuhao, this big worm is called the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. It has a million years of cultivation and possesses a vast sea of mental power, but its combat strength is pitifully weak. It wants to forcibly fuse with you to become your Intelligent Soul Ring, using you to hide from its natural enemies and Heavenly Tribulations while seeking a chance to become a god."
Huo Yuhao was dumbfounded. "A... a million-year soul ring? An Intelligent Soul Ring?" This had completely exceeded his understanding.
"Intelligent Soul Ring? Hmph, how narrow-minded."
Lin Yu sneered with a sense of condescending disdain.
"It is nothing more than a remnant soul taking residence. While it can provide soul skills and mental power, it is ultimately restricted by the form of a soul ring. It is a consumable with limited potential, and its compatibility with your soul is far from perfect."
He looked toward the direction of Tianmeng's mental body, his tone carrying an unquestionable decisiveness:
"If we are going to do it, we do it the best way. I want him to become your 'Soul Spirit'!"
"Soul Spirit?" The mental ripples of both Huo Yuhao and Tianmeng were simultaneously filled with confusion.
"A higher form of existence," Lin Yu said concisely.
"Through a special covenant, the soul origin of the soul beast is completely stripped and placed into an equal symbiosis with your soul. A Soul Spirit possesses independent consciousness, complete wisdom, and can even retain most of its original form and abilities, evolving as you grow! It is no longer a consumable soul ring, but a true partner in battle, cultivation, and your future path! What it can grant you is far more than just a soul ring; it is an all-around boost and the ignition of your potential!"
Lin Yu's words were like thunder exploding in the hearts of Huo Yuhao and Tianmeng.
Huo Yuhao's eyes sparkled with intense longing—a partner soul beast with complete consciousness that grows alongside him! This was far superior to a mere soul ring!
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm fell into a state of immense shock and struggle. Soul Spirit? Complete soul symbiosis?
It sounded much more free than being a "tenant" hiding inside a soul ring, and the growth potential seemed higher. But was this really feasible? Could this terrifying human actually do it?
"Of course, transforming into a Soul Spirit requires a master proficient in soul laws to preside over the covenant."
Lin Yu's gaze seemed to pierce through Huo Yuhao's body, landing directly on that extremely faint, nearly silent grey speck of light in the deepest part of his Sea of Consciousness—the sleeping divine sense fragment of Electrolux.
"The one hiding in there, you've watched the show long enough. Isn't it time to come out and stretch your bones?"
Lin Yu's voice carried a hint of playfulness, yet it was imbued with an irresistible majesty.
Before the words had even faded, Lin Yu extended a finger. At the tip, a spark of dark-gold divine power lit up—pure to the extreme, as if it contained the primal essence of destruction and creation from the dawn of the universe.
The light was not blinding, yet it carried a majesty that caused the surrounding space to twist and tremble.
He tapped it lightly against Huo Yuhao's brow!
Buzz—!
That streak of dark-gold divine power, like the first ray of light at the creation of the world, instantly merged into Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness!
"Ah!"
Huo Yuhao felt as if a sun had exploded in his mind. Warm, vast, and supremely majestic power instantly filled every corner of his mental world, completely enveloping the originally silent, dim grey speck of light!
Under the stimulation of this supreme divine power, that tiny bit of grey was like a seed receiving rain after a long drought, frantically absorbing the energy!
The grey light expanded, solidified, and grew at a pace visible to the naked eye!
A vast, ancient, and profound aura—carrying the dual intent of death's silence and life's creation—awoke like a slumbering ancient titan!
The grey light condensed in the center of Huo Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness, finally transforming into the blurred but incomparably majestic phantom of an old man.
He wore a simple grey mage robe and held a staff that seemed to be condensed from the purest mental power. His face was shrouded in the shadow of a hood, leaving only a pair of eyes that seemed to hold endless stars and wisdom. He looked through the mental space, carrying shock and an indescribable tremor, directly at Lin Yu on the outside!
"This... what kind of magnificent power is this? To think it could forcibly awaken this old man from eternal slumber... No, this is not just an awakening; it is reshaping and nourishing this remnant soul of mine! Your Excellency... just who are you?"
Electrolux's voice rang directly in the minds of Lin Yu and Huo Yuhao—old yet full of power, and filled with absolute shock.
As a former demigod powerhouse who had touched the threshold of godhood and mastered the laws of life and death, he felt the terrifying nature of the divine power Lin Yu had injected more than anyone else!
That was a supreme might that transcended his understanding!
Facing the gaze of the Holy Necromancer, Lin Yu merely offered a faint smile, as if he had done something trivial:
"As for who I am, we can discuss that later. For now, help me with a small favor." He pointed to Huo Yuhao, then toward the direction of Tianmeng's mental ripples.
"This boy is my disciple, Huo Yuhao. That ice silkworm hiding underground with a million years of mental power wants to become his soul ring. But I think that's a waste. I need you, Electrolux, to use your soul covenant methods to construct an equal 'Soul Spirit Covenant' for him and that silkworm. Strip the silkworm's soul origin completely and make it his symbiotic Soul Spirit partner. This should also be a good source of nourishment and a starting point for you to reshape your power and regain your former glory, wouldn't you say?"
Electrolux's phantom vibrated slightly. His grey gaze swept over the still-dazed Huo Yuhao, then looked toward the massive but terrified and curious ball of white mental light deep underground.
A million-year mental attribute soul beast? Soul Spirit Covenant? Symbiosis?
Even with Electrolux's vast experience and temperament, he found it somewhat inconceivable.
But he instantly understood the immense value within! This was not just a fortuitous encounter for Huo Yuhao; for his own remnant soul, presiding over such a high-level covenant involving a million-year soul beast's origin was itself an excellent opportunity for cultivation and recovery!