10,000 years later, Huo Yuhao had once considered browsing through ancient historical records. He wanted to understand the exact path he had walked during his original life 10,000 years ago, but Leng Yaozhu had stopped him.
According to Leng Yaozhu, Huo Yuhao's heart-nature was not yet fully mature at that time. She believed he should focus entirely on increasing his spirit power. Touching the trajectory of fate too early would not help him; instead, it might become a heavy mental barrier that hindered his growth.
Furthermore, most historical records only began after Huo Yuhao became famous following a single battle at the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Soul Duel Tournament when he was twelve. Regarding his life before that age, there were almost no detailed records at all.
Huo Yuhao naturally did not question Leng Yaozhu's arrangements. This led to him having a very vague understanding of the history from 10,000 years ago. Even now, he didn't know the identity of the current Tang Sect Leader.
However, Huo Yuhao decided that once he returned to his own time, he would insist that Leng Yaozhu let him study the archives. He was already crossing paths with people and events that shaped his destiny!
Facing Tang Ya's invitation to join the Tang Sect, Huo Yuhao did not immediately agree. He offered a slight smile and politely declined.
"Sorry, but I don't have any plans to join a sect for the time being."
Even though he knew he was the key to the Tang Sect's future rise, he would only make a choice after he truly understood what happened 10,000 years ago.
A flash of gloom crossed Tang Ya's eyes, but they quickly regained their brightness. She had dealt with rejection many times and was used to it.
Bei Bei gently took her hand and nodded to Huo Yuhao. "We still need to find a spirit ring, so we will take our leave. I hope we see each other again at Shrek Academy later."
He led Tang Ya away, and their figures slowly faded into the thick greenery of the Star Dou Great Forest. Only after they were gone did Huo Yuhao turn back to his companions.
"Let's continue as well."
He adjusted his direction and headed deeper into the woods. They traveled for half an hour, encountering several Spirit Beasts. Huo Yuhao dealt with them easily, including a 100 Year Spirit Beast that left behind a bright yellow spirit ring.
Behind him, Wu Yang swallowed hard. The young back of the boy walking in front of him suddenly seemed like a tall mountain.
Just as Huo Yuhao prepared to move forward, a voice crashed into his spiritual sea without warning.
"I've finally run into a human with a spiritual attribute... it's a pity I can't cry, otherwise, I'd be streaming tears right now."
Huo Yuhao's pupils constricted. His Spirit Sea Realm mental force was spread out like a web, yet he hadn't sensed a thing! The owner of this voice possessed mental force far beyond his own.
The ground cracked open silently, revealing a rift glowing with soft white-gold light. Unknown things usually meant danger. Huo Yuhao's muscles tensed and his spirit power circulated as a look of deep solemnity appeared on his face.
The crack widened, and a chilling cold spread out, causing the temperature to plummet. Frost covered the grass and trees instantly, turning everything white.
Huo Yuhao looked back and saw Wu Ming and Wu Yang frozen like statues, covered in a thin layer of ice.
"Don't worry, they're fine," the lazy voice spoke in his mind. "I've just invited them to be quiet so they don't get in the way."
A fleshy, round figure crawled out of the crack. It looked like a massive baby silkworm. Its body was a translucent white jade color with a faint golden aura. Ten brilliant golden rings were arranged across its body.
Huo Yuhao's breath hitched. The silkworm thought he was terrified and spoke quickly.
"Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."
Huo Yuhao wasn't afraid; he simply realized this was the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm! Even with his limited knowledge of history, he had heard the legends of the Spirit Ice Douluo. The 1,000,000 Year Spirit Beast was the most famous part of that story!
Deep in his spiritual sea, the Evil Eye Spirit Soul, Little Silver, was in a state of shock. Its silver eye stared at the figure outside. A 1,000,000 Year Spirit Beast... the legendary creature that followed the Spirit Ice Douluo to the God Realm!
Even as an unyielding soul spirit, Little Silver was only a 1,000 Year Spirit Beast. It couldn't help but tremble. But then, pride took over. It narrowed its pupil and suppressed its fear.
It looked at the harmless silkworm and snorted. "So what if it's a million-year beast? Right now... I am Lord Yuhao's first spirit soul!"
"Ahem!"
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm cleared its throat. The white-gold aura and ten golden rings flickered as it tried to look solemn.
"I am the embodiment of heroism, the king of kings among Spirit Beasts where wisdom and beauty coexist! I am a peerless powerhouse who has lived for a million years—the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm!"
"Mhm, you can call me Brother Tianmeng!"
It introduced itself proudly, but noticed Huo Yuhao's face had returned to normal. He wasn't shocked; he was looking at the worm with a strange expression. Huo Yuhao had expected a grand image, but this creature seemed a bit childish.
Little Silver felt the same way, and its confidence grew.
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm became serious. "I am going to become your spirit ring, the first wisdom spirit ring on the Douluo Continent!"
Before it finished, Huo Yuhao felt himself lose control of his body! Even his Spirit Sea Realm mental force couldn't resist. The silkworm had no attacking skills, but its million-year cultivation was enough to pin him down.
The translucent head of the worm drew closer until its cool forehead touched Huo Yuhao's brow. The ten golden rings detached from its body and settled onto him.
Majestic white light, like liquid, surged into Huo Yuhao.
"What a steal! Hahaha!"
"This physical foundation! This mental force depth!"
"An 8 year old at Rank 26 spirit power! A peerless gem!"
"My waiting was worth it... Huh?!"
The laughter stopped abruptly as the silkworm entered the core of Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea. It saw a massive, wicked eyeball floating there. The pupil of the eye turned slowly to look at the uninvited guest.
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