Chapter 61: Silver-Rank Martial Soul Second Awakening, The Eye of Life
The auction had ended, and Huo Yuhao had already returned to his room. Sitting cross-legged, he began conversing with the Ice Empress within his spiritual sea.
"Yuhao, aren't you at all curious about that old man's identity?"
The Ice Empress asked with doubt. After all, from beginning to end, Huo Yuhao's reaction had been far too calm.
"Because Destiny told me that Elder Yi bears me no malice."
No malice… The Ice Empress trusted Huo Yuhao's intuition, yet she still decided to remain vigilant, preparing herself for any unexpected schemes from that mysterious elder.
Meanwhile, Tianmeng had already sprawled across a reclining chair condensed from spiritual energy, wearing an indecently revealing yellow gown, sipping on a glass of spiritual-energy juice. Her tone was full of disdain.
"Hmph. That old fossil had better be as harmless as Yuhao claims. Otherwise, I'll let him see what it means to provoke a million-year soul beast. To call me a mere bug—he's already made himself an enemy!"
"Bingbing, next time, don't hold me back. No matter how terrifying this old man once was, I'm no lump of mud to be trampled on."
The Ice Empress immediately shot her a cold glare and kicked Tianmeng's shameless figure far into the distance.
"Bragging is one thing, but don't drag me into it."
Huo Yuhao couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. It seemed the days ahead would be anything but dull.
After calming himself, he opened his eyes—only to see his teacher standing before him.
"Yuhao, explain yourself. That cursed object is far too dangerous. Do you truly have the confidence to dispel the curse upon it?"
Huo Yuhao knew explanations would sound hollow. Only results could prove him right.
"Teacher, rest assured. I am confident." He nodded firmly, handing over all his soul guidance devices to his teacher. "Please stand guard for me."
Kong Deming still felt uneasy, yet he could not bring himself to stop his disciple's determination. He could only give strict instructions.
"If anything seems wrong, I will stop you immediately. Remember, your safety comes before everything. Do not force it."
Huo Yuhao had already adjusted his state of mind. He placed the Soul-Devouring Knife before him, letting its baleful aura awaken Elder Yi.
Within the spiritual sea, both Ice Empress and Tianmeng braced themselves, yet turbulence still shook the entire world of his consciousness.
Kong Deming clenched his hands behind his back, nervous and prepared to intervene at any moment.
"Little bug, little scorpion, don't be nervous. Leave the rest to me."
With those words, Elder Yi directly seized control of Huo Yuhao's body. Yuhao willingly yielded the reins.
In an instant, a divine yet deathly aura permeated the room. Outside, Kong Deming had already sealed off the space with a ninth-rank soul guidance device, preventing even the faintest wisp of aura from leaking.
"This child's secrets… truly endless."
At this point, there was nothing more Kong Deming could do—he could only watch. Yet truthfully, even if he hadn't intervened, Elder Electrolux would still have erected his own barrier.
"Yuhao, watch carefully. I will now teach you your first necromancy spell: Purification. Within this magic, all filth and evil shall be cleansed."
Inside the spiritual sea, Huo Yuhao focused intently, memorizing every chant, every rune, every circuit of energy construction.
Before him appeared Life Gold, the crystallized essence of life force—an ultimate treasure that could take tens of millions of years to naturally form. Its boundless vitality immediately began erasing the curse bound to the Soul-Devouring Knife.
"Yuhao, I am about to begin the fusion. No matter what happens next, do not panic. Hold your breath, steady your spirit, and press the Life Gold against your forehead."
Huo Yuhao returned to his body, following Elder Yi's instructions.
The gentle energy of Life Gold washed over every part of him—organs, bones, meridians—strengthening them beyond imagination. Compared to this, even the finest medicinal pills were worthless. His spiritual sea too was undergoing an earth-shaking transformation.
Just as Yuhao felt embraced by warmth, the Life Gold suddenly pierced into his forehead. The true fusion had begun. His spiritual sea erupted like a storm, expanding endlessly until it resembled a vast, real world.
"Little bug, little scorpion, don't say I never gave you benefits. Release a portion of your spiritual power and merge it with Yuhao's sea of consciousness."
The Ice Empress and Tianmeng exchanged a glance before complying.
Elder Yi carefully guided the fusion process, while outside, Kong Deming's eyelids twitched violently.
"You brat… when you wake up, I'll beat you half to death."
Gradually, Yuhao's spiritual sea stabilized. A new world brimming with life, capable of infinite evolution, was born. Elder Yi's consciousness solidified, his figure growing clearer, and within Yuhao's brow, the Eye of Life fully formed.
Just then, the [Destiny] Echo of the End-Time Bell Martial Soul stirred once more, even catching Elder Yi off guard.
"I heard the echo of Destiny!"
Unconsciously, Yuhao's Spirit Eyes began drawing in the power of Life Gold. Soul power and spiritual power surged violently. Energy from his dantian rushed to his brain, cracking bones under the immense pressure.
All around, spiritual energy rioted, forming a vortex around him, continuously fueled by Life Gold's vitality.
Behind him, the phantom of the Spirit Eyes martial soul manifested uncontrollably. His body's joints opened like valves, energy coursing through every limb. His eyes underwent a drastic change—Spirit Eyes evolving into twin pupils of different colors, shattering under strain, only to be instantly restored by the life force.
No one else understood what was happening, but Yuhao knew—this was the second awakening of his main martial soul. Judging from his body's response, this awakening was at least of Silver-rank level.
Inside his spiritual sea, Elder Yi quickly adjusted, directing Life Gold's power to sustain Yuhao. The Ice Empress and Tianmeng released their sealed origins as well, pushing him higher.
Outside, Kong Deming's eyes widened in disbelief. At his level, how could he not recognize the second awakening of a martial soul—a turning point that determined a Body Sect soul master's future?
His own disciple… had awakened his martial soul for a second time?
"Heavens… this child has the potential of an Ultimate Douluo!"
The entire process lasted the whole night. Yuhao even missed the next day's tournament.
When calm finally returned, Yuhao awoke in his spiritual sea, marveling at the changes within himself. Once his excitement settled, Elder Yi finally spoke.
"Yuhao, I can roughly guess what has happened. Aside from your martial soul's awakening, there are three matters I must tell you.
First, your spiritual sea is now eternal, undying. With Life Gold's support, even your physical body can self-repair.
Second, the Soul-Devouring Knife, crafted from Life Gold has become your third eye. You can summon it at will.
Third, I have essentially become your third martial soul. Although I cannot yet attach soul rings, I shall reside within your third eye and fuse further with the Life Gold."
Elder Yi let out a weary sigh before continuing solemnly.
"Yuhao, when you have the chance, enter seclusion. Your cultivation will continue to rise naturally.
And one last thing: when your strength has grown enough—if you are willing—I will pass down every ability I ever mastered in my lifetime, without reservation."
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End of Chapter