However, despite that, Mu Yang still needed to make several preparations; no one knew if the God Realm had a way to emergency contact the kind, evil, Old Asura, and others.
Only by accounting for all possible scenarios and ensuring that the worst-case scenario was within his tolerance would a plan be truly complete.
After reviewing all the information, Mu Yang got up and left the teahouse.
From the scattered words of others, he learned that this was a city within the Star Luo Empire, and a festival called the Star Crown Festival was being held here to celebrate the empire's continued standing on the Douluo World.
Most Contractors, upon hearing this, would likely stay and participate in the event, possibly receiving rewards from the organizers and the Paradise.
But after learning that the grand prize for the event was merely a choice of any Soul Ring under ten thousand years, Mu Yang lost interest; he didn't cultivate the Martial Soul system, so it was useless to him.
And how could the champion truly have a free choice of Soul Ring? If he wanted the Silver Dragon King's thousand-year Soul Ring, could they provide it to the champion?
If they truly could, Mu Yang would definitely participate, as he had never seen a thousand-year-level Silver Dragon King.
He bought a map at a map store in the city. His initial identity was quite good, coming with some items fitting his status, so purchasing a map of the continent with Silver Soul Coins was naturally not an issue.
But honestly, Mu Yang very rarely saw currency other than Gold Soul Coins in the original Douluo novel. Copper Soul Coins seemed to only appear when Tang San was a work-study student cleaning the academy, and when Huo Yuhao sold grilled fish.
As for Silver Soul Coins… this was truly the first time Mu Yang had seen them.
Heading east, Mu Yang discovered that he had gained the ability of constant flight in the Douluo World, and could even utilize spatial power! Previously, he could only fly when there was a certain amount of solar energy in his body, and the consumption was not low.
He wondered if it was due to the Hydrogen Continent or the convenience brought by his initial identity, guessing it was the latter.
After all, in the Douluo setting, a Limit Douluo could use spatial power, and his initial identity was that of a Limit Douluo.
En route, he happened to pass by the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, and he took a quick look, confirming that the plot had already begun and Huo Yuhao should currently be in the Star Dou Great Forest or Shrek Academy.
Because he found a simple tombstone not far from the Duke's Mansion, with Huo Yun'er's name on it.
Standing before the tombstone for a while, Mu Yang still wanted to try if he could retain the other party's soul, but unfortunately, he sensed nothing, unsure if his soul perception was insufficient or if it had already been taken by that pure and noble Tang God King.
Continuing to fly towards the Star Dou Great Forest, he reached its outskirts in less than half a day.
His gaze caught a wooden sign by the roadside, which read: "Fifty li ahead will enter the Star Dou Great Forest. Soul Beasts are present; please be careful."
It was at this moment that a powerful mental fluctuation emanated from within the Star Dou Great Forest.
[Prompt: You have been affected by the "Mental Stagnation" effect. Intelligence attribute judgment in progress… Judgment passed. You are immune to the effects of this ability.]
"Hmm?"
Tianmeng Iceworm, who was currently fusing with Huo Yuhao, was startled. It felt an incredibly scorching aura; the other party seemed like a human-shaped sun, making it dare not look directly, and had even immunized itself to the mental stagnation caused by its unleashed mental power!
A Title Douluo! And definitely a powerhouse above the Super Douluo level!
No! Heaven wants to destroy me, Tianmeng Iceworm!
There was no one there just a few seconds ago!
Tianmeng Iceworm wanted to escape, but couldn't, because the fusion had already begun. Canceling the fusion now would not only kill it but also its "host," Huo Yuhao.
So it gritted its teeth, continued the fusion, and sped up, praying that the Title Douluo would not make a move.
Mu Yang naturally had no intention of acting. After all, Tang God King was definitely paying attention to this side right now, and he couldn't attract his attention yet.
Although he wasn't afraid of his mother's entanglement, Tang God King had teammates!
Although Destruction was at odds with Tang San, Tang San was, after all, the holder of the Asura God and Sea God divine positions, a God King of the God Realm, and one of their own. He certainly wouldn't allow him to kill Tang San.
And if Destruction made a move, Life, as his beloved, would certainly act as well.
If they outnumbered him and brought the strongest healer in the world, what could Mu Yang possibly fight for?!
Right until the fusion was about to end, Tianmeng Iceworm didn't sense any sign of Mu Yang making a move. It couldn't help but let out a cackle and shouted towards the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest:
"From now on, I, Tianmeng Iceworm, will be unrestrained! You bastards, just you wait!"
Suddenly, the sky, which had been perfectly clear a moment ago, darkened, and a thunderous roar echoed high in the sky.
In that instant, the sun's light was completely obscured by darkness, and an overwhelming pressure descended from the sky, making it difficult to breathe.
"Ah?"
Looking at the sky shrouded in darkness, Tianmeng Iceworm was dumbfounded, mistakenly thinking that Di Tian had been enraged by its words and had come looking for it. It immediately regretted why it had been so quick-tongued.
But very quickly, a gray stream of air descended from the sky, instantly merging into Huo Yuhao's mind, without putting on a show like in the original novel, and the sky returned to normal.
Seeing that the newcomer was not Di Tian, Tianmeng Iceworm breathed a sigh of relief, but then suddenly felt as if it had been cuckolded. It hadn't even gotten to lie down in the spiritual sea it had just opened up for Huo Yuhao, and that gray stream of air was already enjoying it!
It wanted to get angry, but considering Mu Yang's presence, Tianmeng Iceworm chickened out again, secretly vowing to make that gray stream of air pay dearly later!
After everything concluded, Mu Yang intended to continue towards the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, but found that the "Mental Stagnation" covering the surroundings had not dissipated.
And at this moment, Huo Yuhao, who should have been "unconscious," stood up and ran towards him.
Seeing this, Mu Yang suspected that Tianmeng Iceworm didn't want to expose its whereabouts, so it wanted to make him, the only one who knew, disappear.
But Tianmeng Iceworm could be crushed by Mu Yang with one hand in its normal state. Now, having integrated into Huo Yuhao's body and unable to unleash its full power, it still wanted to fight him.
Heh, if you dare to offend, I will surely make you return in utter defeat!
As "Huo Yuhao" approached, Mu Yang found no hostility or killing intent on him.
"Big shot! Help me!"
A tearful voice came from Huo Yuhao's mouth. He slid to his knees and hugged Mu Yang's leg.
Mu Yang: ?
When Mu Yang typed "?", it wasn't that he had a problem, but that he thought the other person had a problem.
Looking at "Huo Yuhao" with a mix of joy and sorrow on his face, Mu Yang lifted his leg and shook it, but failed to shake Huo Yuhao off his thigh.
"Who are you? If you need my help, at least state your name."
"I am the world consciousness of the Douluo World, big shot."
The world consciousness, possessing the Son of Destiny, Huo Yuhao, said, his tone a little aggrieved.