When the carving knife touched Huo Yuhao's skin, a warm breath surged forth, followed by a strange energy that immediately emanated from his spiritual sea and flowed into the Ominous Soul-Devouring Knife near his eyebrow.
In an instant, the Knife of Life Watch erupted with a radiant green light, and an overwhelming surge of vitality poured into Huo Yuhao's body through the center of his brow.
At that moment, Huo Yuhao's entire body was bathed in a cyan hue, even his spiritual sea was no exception. Under the intense green light, even the spiritual origins of the Skydream and the Ice Jade Scorpion Empress were temporarily obscured.
An unprecedented sense of comfort spread throughout his body, and almost every cell in Huo Yuhao's body greedily absorbed the rich vitality emitted by the Knife of Life Watch.
"The quality of this piece of Life Gold is far better than I imagined. You're truly blessed, little guy," Electrolux sighed.
At this moment, everything within Huo Yuhao's body turned into a vibrant cyan, brimming with life. His meridians' elasticity and toughness were greatly enhanced, his internal organs became more resilient, his bones grew harder, and his entire being seemed to undergo a qualitative transformation.
The strengthening of his meridians didn't manifest as a direct widening, but the significant increase in elasticity and toughness meant that Huo Yuhao would be able to withstand even more powerful soul attacks in the future.
However, Huo Yuhao's talents were already exceptional, and his body was free of impurities. The massive, pure life-cleansing effect was more like the icing on the cake.
As the aura of life continued to wash over him, it didn't directly improve his cultivation level but instead brought a sense of clarity and transparency to his body.
Everything he had practiced seemed to integrate seamlessly under the rich aura of life, becoming a unified whole.
The unresolved doubts and difficulties he had encountered in his training and studies were suddenly illuminated, and his mind felt clearer than ever.
Moreover, Huo Yuhao could clearly feel that the speed of his soul power cultivation had increased once again, and his physical quality and ability to withstand higher-level soul rings had been greatly enhanced.
The next moment, the overwhelming aura of life paused, and the Knife of Life Watch had already left Huo Yuhao's brow at some point. The sharp tip of the carving knife now pointed at the space above his eyebrows.
Huo Yuhao, still basking in the blessing, subconsciously released the attached soul bone between his eyebrows. A light blue, diamond-shaped crystal suddenly appeared, radiating a golden brilliance.
Electrolux had long known about Huo Yuhao's external soul bone, so he wasn't surprised.
But the next change did catch Electrolux off guard.
The Knife of Life Watch sank directly into Huo Yuhao's brow, as if swallowed by the diamond-shaped crystal, leaving no trace behind.
Huo Yuhao's mind went blank as a strange sensation of intense pain and surging life force overwhelmed him. Simultaneously, his spiritual sea underwent earth-shaking changes.
At this moment, Huo Yuhao's spiritual sea had transformed into a green ocean. The thick aura of life grew denser, and his spiritual sea itself began to expand outward.
Of course, through various opportunities, Huo Yuhao's spiritual power had already reached an extremely high level, nearing its quantitative limit.
But this time, with the help of the immense vitality from the Knife of Life Watch, the quality of the Time and Space Demon Eye Soul Bone continued to improve. Similarly, Huo Yuhao's mental power also began to undergo a qualitative transformation.
Moreover, a second spiritual sea opened between Huo Yuhao's eyebrows, and the Knife of Life Watch quietly hovered above this second sea of consciousness.
The two spiritual seas existed independently but could communicate with each other under Huo Yuhao's control.
Skydream and the Ice Empress exchanged glances, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes. Having lived for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years, they had seen almost everything—but this was a first.
Of course, such a long life wasn't wasted.
Skydream unreservedly unlocked the seal of her spiritual origin, filling and broadening Huo Yuhao's second spiritual sea.
"As expected, Yuhao, you had already subtly opened the prototype of a second sea of consciousness. This external soul bone is indeed remarkable," Electrolux observed.
He noted that while the soul ring system on Douluo Continent had its flaws, the external soul bone was truly exceptional.
Seeing the Time and Space Demon Eye successfully absorb the Knife of Life Watch, Electrolux seemed to witness the evolution of an artifact within it!
A gray light flashed, and the image of an handsome middle aged man in white appeared before Skydream and the Ice Empress. He smiled slightly:
"Big bug, little scorpion, from now on, I won't compete with you for territory. Yuhao's current cultivation level is close to level 40, and your spiritual power can gradually merge with his."
"Are you… Electrolux?" Skydream asked, surprised as she looked at the man in white. She hadn't expected the Life Gold to improve Electrolux's condition so significantly.
Electrolux nodded gently. "My remnant soul has no foundation. It's like a dying candle, on the verge of collapsing at any moment. But now, with such a precious treasure as the Life Gold nourishing me, I've found a carrier and can slowly stabilize my origin."
"Our goal is the same—to help Yuhao pave the way to becoming a god. When his consciousness one day reaches my level, everything I've lost will return. I find this world quite fascinating. I'll take the first step, and you can contact me through the spiritual origin in the future."
As he spoke, Electrolux drew his right hand in front of him, and a cyan light door appeared. He waved to Skydream and the Ice Empress:
"Big bug, if I don't stop you from fighting, you'd better be careful. Don't let me see you with a bruised nose and face the next time we meet."
After stepping into the light door, Electrolux's figure vanished.
Skydream's face darkened. She occasionally had her tantrums, but her relationship with the Ice Empress was actually quite good.
He called her a "big bug" every day, but hadn't he noticed she had transformed into a cute little loli?
This was a form even Yuhao had praised!
"I didn't expect his spiritual power to be so strong! This is the innate advantage of humans. I've practiced for four hundred thousand years, yet my spiritual origin hasn't condensed to the point of evolving into divine consciousness," the Ice Empress sighed solemnly.
Skydream casually comforted her, "Isn't this a good thing? The stronger Electrolux's power, the more confident we can be in our god-making plan! We're all in this together, one family."
"Go away! Who's your family?" the Ice Empress retorted, throwing a punch that sent Skydream tumbling.
As the three of them conversed, the diamond-shaped crystal on Huo Yuhao's forehead shone brightly, eventually forming what resembled a third eye.
While the majestic aura of life washed over his spiritual sea, the intense pain never ceased. Huo Yuhao felt as though his entire body was being torn apart and reassembled repeatedly.
Yet, his consciousness remained clear, and he could even hear the conversations within his spiritual sea.
Though Huo Yuhao had known that fusing with the Life Gold would bring great pain, he realized he had underestimated its severity.
Even the heart-wrenching agony he had felt when fusing with the Ice Empress in the Extreme North couldn't compare to the sensation of every nerve in his body being pricked by needles and plucked like strings.
In other words, each experience had its own unique torment.
After what felt like an eternity, everything finally settled.
When Huo Yuhao's spirit gradually recovered, he noticed a vertical eye on his forehead, glowing with a mix of gray, blue, and gold.
The cyan light merged with his body, washing over every corner until it gradually faded.
When Huo Yuhao's consciousness returned to his spiritual sea, he found it had expanded at least twofold and had become incredibly stable.
Moreover, his spiritual power had now reached the level of an ordinary Titled Douluo, touching the threshold of tangible and intangible realms.
With time, Huo Yuhao believed he could fully reach that level!
The Knife of Life Watch hung high above, now transformed into the Time and Space Demon Eye. Within it, like a mirror, it reflected the appearance of the second sea of consciousness.
Thanks to the existence of the second spiritual sea, Huo Yuhao's total mental power had doubled!
Electrolux's voice sounded, explaining to the others:
"Let me first explain what Life Gold is. Life Gold is the solidified, purified form of life force. Simply put, it's a heavenly treasure that can only form after millions of years of gestation, condensing an immense amount of life force. The vast vitality it contains is of unparalleled help to any living being. A living being represents a life, but a piece of Life Gold represents an entire world."
Skydream looked confused, her eyes filled with obvious bewilderment as she asked, "Old man, don't be so cryptic. Just say it plainly."
Electrolux calmly replied, "To put it simply, take you, big bug, for example. Although your origin isn't remarkable, living for so long is rare. Yet, even with your millions of years of vitality, it's only equivalent to a tear-sized piece of Life Gold."
"No way?" Skydream and the Ice Empress exclaimed almost simultaneously.
Though the Ice Empress didn't hold Skydream in high regard, she acknowledged that in terms of vitality, she still couldn't compare to Skydream's million-year lifespan.
Electrolux continued calmly, "This is already high praise for her. Let me put it another way. Big bug, do you remember the forest where we merged with Yuhao?"
"To condense a piece of Life Gold of that size would take about 200,000 years. Moreover, the formation of Life Gold requires specific conditions, such as a place where vitality is extremely concentrated."
Huo Yuhao nodded. He understood this. The Lake of Life in the Great Evil Land was also the Silver Dragon King's bathing pool.
Electrolux went on:
"My consciousness is too fragmented, so after obtaining this piece of Life Gold, I had to use most of its power. Based on it, I opened a third eye and a second sea of consciousness for you."
"My spiritual consciousness resides in this third eye, the Eye of Life. With the nourishment of Life Gold, I no longer fear the danger of my spiritual consciousness dissipating."
"With the nourishment of this immense vitality, my consciousness will continue to repair itself. I can also use some of its power. When you grow stronger, I'll give you the choice to inherit my abilities."
"In my fragmented memories, I should have three abilities. Two were passed on to individuals from my original plane. The last inheritance, the one with the highest achievements, remains with me to this day. When you reach the fifth level, you can attempt this inheritance—if you're willing."
Skydream snorted, "Haven't you already reaped all the benefits of the Life Gold?"
At this, Electrolux chuckled:
"Big bug, are you blind? Every piece of Life Gold is a world. I've used its power to seal all its original vitality within this spiritual sea. From now on, Yuhao's spiritual power will grow at least three times faster, and his spiritual sea can be considered immortal."
"Even his body is affected by the Life Gold. No matter what injury he suffers, as long as his brain remains intact, he can slowly heal himself. It's safe to say that even if he wanted to die, it wouldn't be easy."
"Yuhao, there are a few things you must remember. First, the Knife of Life Watch hasn't disappeared. Your third eye, the attached soul bone, has fused with it, becoming its true form."
"When you need it, simply focus your consciousness here, and you'll gain the power of the carving knife. However, this knife now carries part of the Life Gold's characteristics, part of my traits, and part of the Time and Space Demon Eye's properties."
"Second, from now on, my form of existence can be considered one of your martial souls—a unique martial soul. However, this martial soul cannot be attached with soul rings."
"What you must understand is that my power comes from my control, which is stronger than yours. What I can offer you is wisdom."
"Third, I hope that after this, you'll meditate for a while to fully comprehend the mysteries the Life Gold has brought you. Truly digesting and integrating this vitality will greatly benefit your future growth."
"Finally, thanks to the enhancement from the Life Gold, your body has made significant progress in strength and flexibility. Make good use of it."
"Also, try to control your second sea of consciousness. With Skydream's help, it has officially opened, and your spiritual sea can now accommodate greater mental power. But no matter how strong your mental power becomes, it will be wasted if you don't know how to control it."
"That's all I have to say. I need to complete the integration with the Eye of Life as soon as possible. Your consciousness will return to its dominant position."
"After this, your consciousness, spiritual sea, and body will be perfectly integrated. From now on, it will be difficult for the three of us to take over your body. We can only assist in your growth. Go ahead and do what you need to do."
As expected of the old gambler, his actions were grand!
However, Huo Yuhao felt he now held many cards in his hand, and it was time to sort them out.
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