When it came to the final step of purifying the evil thoughts, Huo Yuhao called out from the spiritual sea,
"Electrolux, please take action."
In truth, Huo Yuhao could also purify the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife using his own methods.
With his current level of mental power, he could completely suppress it. Coupled with the power of Ultimate Ice, there was no issue at all. However, it would take a considerable amount of time, and the efficiency simply wasn't high.
After all, every craft has its master, and Huo Yuhao knew better than to overextend himself.
At the moment Huo Yuhao suppressed the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife, the three powerful beings residing in his sea of consciousness awoke almost simultaneously, sensing the vibrations in his spiritual sea.
Skydream, being the most sensitive to mental power, was the first to awaken. She immediately warned Huo Yuhao that the knife posed a significant threat and should be handled with caution.
The Ice Empress, on the other hand, was dismissive. Although the knife carried a fierce curse, Huo Yuhao was protected by the Ultimate Ice. A mere curse was inconsequential. If the knife dared to attack, it would be swiftly defeated.
As the two debated, the Holy Mage of the Dead and Scourge of the Undead, Electrolux, also awoke from his slumber and let out a cry of surprise.
It had been countless years since he had been genuinely shocked, but the sight of the carving knife left him utterly astounded.
"Is this... the Life Gold?!"
He then proceeded to explain the mysteries of the Life Gold within the spiritual sea, leaving both Skydream and the Ice Empress equally stunned.
Electrolux's voice, tinged with excitement, sounded, "Yuhao, leave the final purification to me. I can restore the true form of the Soul Gold and even use the power of purification to make it shine once more. With this, many of the challenges you'll face will be resolved, and I won't have to worry about my wisp of consciousness fading away."
"Understood, Electrolux."
Electrolux utilized the power of purification to completely eradicate the curse of the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife.
Skydream and Huo Yuhao worked together to simulate soul skills, masking the final changes. Meanwhile, the Ice Empress stood ready to protect Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea, prepared to counter any potential intrusion from the curse's lingering power.
As Huo Yuhao's eyes shifted from purple-gold to gray, a hint of sacredness emerged within the dead silence, and his entire demeanor underwent a profound transformation.
Observing the now-dying Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife, Electrolux sighed.
"Infusing evil thoughts and curses into the Life Gold is nothing short of a waste. It's a shame the perpetrator could even conceive of such a thing. They sensed the immense energy within the Life Gold but had no idea how to unleash its true magical potential."
"Purify, Life Gold. I will restore your original form, expel all filth, and allow your purest breath of life to bloom."
As Electrolux's thoughts reverberated through Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea, the color of his eyes shifted once more. The previous gray gradually transformed into a flawless white, as pure as jade and as pristine as snow.
The gray spiritual power turned into a radiant white light of purification, descending upon the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife like a hot knife through butter. Upon contact, half of the ferocious face within the green light blurred instantly.
The once-menacing appearance became indistinct, and the green light, though still strong, began to emit streams of black vapor that evaporated and vanished under the purifying light.
The cyan glow of the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife grew purer and softer.
The purification process was swift. Soon, the last wisp of black air on the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife disappeared, and the green light it emitted became as clear as water, free of any impurities.
The once-dark knife now resembled a crystalline cyan entity.
The moment the purification was complete, Electrolux returned control of the body to Huo Yuhao and carefully reminded him,
"After my purification, the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife has become a brand-new knife, one that truly showcases the power of the Life Gold. I've given it a new name: the Knife of Life Watch. This knife can not only bestow life force but also drain it, with the drained life force feeding back into the knife itself. This ability is called Judgment."
"All energy beings possess life, but only those unable to protect their own life force can be targeted by Judgment. If you encounter resistance, the ability will be rendered ineffective. However, when facing soul tools of this world, it will become your greatest ally."
Huo Yuhao's eyes returned to their natural azure hue, with ripples of purple and gold. As he gazed at the now-purified, crystalline knife of Life Watch, he fully understood its immense power.
Not only was the knife incredibly potent as a carving tool, but its transformation also elevated its effectiveness in crafting soul tools, placing it among the top ten carving knives in existence.
What made it even more extraordinary was its unique ability, which could render soul tools made from rare metals as fragile as tissue paper.
More importantly, the Life Gold was also the key to nourishing Electrolux's remaining soul and gradually restoring his strength.
As long as Electrolux remained in good condition, many of the dangers Huo Yuhao would face in the future could be easily overcome.
With a unmatched demigod-level powerhouse as his backer, Huo Yuhao now had a significant advantage on the Douluo Continent.
Having an backer like Electrolux was akin to possessing a treasure trove of wisdom and experience.
Huo Yuhao believed that with Electrolux by his side, his path forward would be much smoother.
Moreover, the completion of Electrolux's first achievement task, [Repairing Divine Consciousness], was within reach.
All that remained was finding the right opportunity to open the second sea of consciousness, and the task would be complete.
Electrolux sighed, sounding somewhat drained. "I didn't expect to have weakened to this extent. Even a slight use of purification power has left me feeling exhausted. Alright, Yuhao, you can explain things to your teacher. I need time to rest and integrate with you later."
Huo Yuhao nodded, picked up the knife of Life Watch, and dispelled the soul skills and the power of Ultimate Ice.
Of course, what he concealed were only the minor changes within himself. The purification process itself remained largely unchanged.
While Electrolux purified the carving knife, Huo Yuhao had also subtly displayed the power of Ultimate Ice to mask the purification process.
"Repair the plank road openly, but cross Chencang in secret."
"Eh?" Xian Lin'er immediately noticed the significant changes in the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife.
The once-gloomy and ferocious aura had vanished, and the crystalline knife now exuded a sense of vitality.
"Yuhao, did you succeed so quickly?" Xian Lin'er asked, surprised.
"Yes," Huo Yuhao replied. "Under the suppression of my mental power, the curse and evil thoughts within the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife were fully exposed. Then, I simply used the power of Ultimate Ice to dissolve them."
His words were mostly true, with only a minor omission. After all, he was speaking to Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Martial Soul Department and an Class 8 soul engineer. It wasn't easy to deceive her, nor was it necessary.
"Let me check if the curse has truly been eradicated," Xian Lin'er said, still cautious.
The earlier scene had been too sinister, and given that the knife was the creation of an evil soul engineer, it was better to be safe.
After carefully examining the knife, she confirmed that the ferocious aura was gone.
The knife now felt warm to the touch, with no trace of malice.
It resembled a piece of crystal, and if not for the ancient patterns on the knife, she might have thought Huo Yuhao had replaced it.
"This is the true form of the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife. I've given it a new name: the knife of Life Watch."
"Life Watch... it suits it perfectly," Xian Lin'er remarked, sensing the hidden vitality within the metal.
As she returned the knife, she noticed Huo Yuhao's proud expression and earnestly reminded him, "This time, it was only because of your Ultimate Ice that nothing went wrong. Otherwise, you would have had to seek help from Elder Mu En. Don't be so reckless next time."
"Understood," Huo Yuhao nodded.
'Hmph. I'll dare to do it again next time.'
"Alright, go back and rest early, our core disciple!"
As Huo Yuhao left the office, Xian Lin'er's eyes sparkled with excitement.
Now, Huo Yuhao possessed a ranked carving knife, and its quality was undoubtedly high.
As long as the soul tools crafted with the knife of Life Watch retained their special effects, it could easily rank within the top 30, surpassing the previous Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife.
The soul tool system was thriving!
...
[Achievement Triggered!]
[Achieved Xian Lin'er's "Sign of Great Prosperity" achievement. Reward: Footless Bird.]
[Footless Bird: A third-level Gu worm. This Gu can only be used once. It has a massive body, can carry people to fly, and can travel thousands of miles in a day.]
[Evaluation: The Footless Bird does not look back!]
It had to be said that while the tasks set by high-level soul masters were difficult to accept and complete, the rewards they yielded were equally generous.
Starting with a third-level Gu worm was far better than the petty squabbles of peers.
However, individuals like Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er could only complete two or three tasks at most, and it would be challenging to progress further.
After returning to his room, Huo Yuhao placed the knife of Life Watch on the table, awaiting further guidance from Electrolux.
Electrolux's somewhat weak voice soon sounded, "Place it against your forehead. Yuhao, remember, no matter what happens next, stay calm and focused. Leave everything to me. Understood?"
"Understood," Huo Yuhao replied, pressing the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife vertically against his forehead.
The big moment had arrived.
However, this time, Huo Yuhao had already fused a piece of the Time and Space Demon Eye's external soul bone and had even faintly opened a third eye in his spiritual sea. Since Electrolux hadn't mentioned it, this fusion shouldn't pose a significant problem...
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