Million-Year Soul Ring, Golden Soul Ring
"You can think of it as my second martial soul!"
Yuhao's calm yet resolute voice echoed within the Sea of Consciousness.
After fully merging into this body, Yuhao finally confirmed the source of the incomparably tyrannical and terrifying power hidden deep within him. That overwhelming presence was none other than the Golden Dragon King—the inheritor of the Dragon God's physical body.
The Golden Dragon King's bloodline, which according to the original timeline should have belonged to Tang Wulin in Douluo Dalu III, had now been forcibly grafted onto Yuhao due to the distortion of time and space.
The moment he realized this, Yuhao was first shocked—then ecstatic.
He knew better than anyone how terrifying the Golden Dragon King truly was. At its peak, the Golden Dragon King was an existence that stood shoulder to shoulder with the God Kings, its pure physical strength no weaker than Tang San at the height of his divinity.
It was precisely because of the Golden Dragon King's existence that Yuhao now possessed the true capital to confront the Tang God King in the future.
"T-Twin martial souls! I never imagined that after countless years, I would encounter a genius with twin martial souls!"
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's voice trembled with excitement.
"If I include this one, then my god-making plan will definitely succeed!"
After waiting for untold ages, Tianmeng had finally found a human with spiritual attributes. Not only that—this human also possessed twin martial souls, something rarer than a phoenix feather or qilin horn.
"Huh?"
Tianmeng suddenly reacted.
"You brat… you're not unconscious?"
With Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's million-year accumulation of spiritual power, it stood to reason that Yuhao—who had not yet officially become a Soul Master—should have fallen into a deep coma the moment the fusion began.
Yet not only was Yuhao conscious, he was even communicating with Tianmeng without difficulty.
Yuhao did not immediately explain.
After awakening the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, his body had undergone a qualitative change. His physical strength far surpassed that of ordinary humans, which was precisely why he had been able to suppress and kill the Wind Baboon earlier.
More importantly, his spiritual power had also increased explosively. Yuhao guessed that this was the result of the fusion between his transmigrated soul and the original Huo Yuhao's spiritual origin.
Fortunately, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm did not dwell on the matter.
After all, the stronger Yuhao was, the more beneficial it would be to Tianmeng itself.
Thus, one human and one silkworm continued the fusion of their spiritual origins.
But at that very moment—
Boom!
A deafening thunder resounded through the heavens.
In an instant, a pressure so vast that it seemed capable of changing the color of all living beings descended from the sky, as if the firmament itself had collapsed.
The pressure condensed into a stream of gray airflow and shot straight into Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness, disappearing without a trace.
"Holding the sun, moon, and stars in my hand—
There is none like me beneath the heavens.
I never thought a remnant of my soul would still remain!"
An ancient, hoarse voice echoed.
Yuhao's heart shook violently.
His second true "cheat" had finally arrived.
Scourge of the Undead—Electrolux.
At his peak, Electrolux had already stepped into the realm of gods. If not for Tang San's fear that Huo Yuhao would surpass his control, the Scourge of the Undead would never have been erased so thoroughly.
With Yuhao's own heaven-defying potential combined with Electrolux's guidance, it was entirely possible to carve out a new God King position and overturn the Tang family's monopoly over the God Realm.
But this time—
Yuhao would never allow history to repeat itself.
Yuhao knew Electrolux's origin clearly, but Tianmeng Ice Silkworm did not.
Feeling its power being infringed upon, Tianmeng instantly became furious.
"You dare to steal something that belongs to me?!"
Tianmeng activated its spiritual power, attempting to expel the gray energy that had condensed into a pea-sized sphere within Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness.
However, no matter how it tried, the gray power remained completely unmoved.
"…How unlucky."
Tianmeng finally gave up.
"Did the heavens grow jealous of my talent?"
With no other choice, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm completely integrated its remaining power into Yuhao's body.
At the same time, Yuhao found himself standing within a vast and dreamlike golden ocean. Above him floated ten enormous golden-white light orbs, as well as one dim gray sphere.
"Is this… the Sea of Consciousness?"
Yuhao murmured softly.
"Huh? You actually know about the Sea of Consciousness?"
Tianmeng's voice rang out again, filled with astonishment.
Realizing he had let something slip, Yuhao calmly replied,
"Were you the big bug just now?"
"What do you mean, big bug?!"
Tianmeng huffed indignantly.
"I am Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, the only million-year soul beast in Douluo Continent! Your name is Huo Yuhao. From today onward, you may call me Brother Tianmeng."
"Alright, Brother Tianmeng."
Yuhao agreed without hesitation.
This quick acceptance left Tianmeng momentarily stunned, but it saved him a great deal of explanation.
"Xiao Yuhao," Tianmeng said seriously, "I have now become your soul ring. Our destinies are bound together. Do you wish to know my story?"
"I do."
Although Yuhao already knew everything, he still listened attentively.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm then recounted his entire past—his birth, his cultivation to a million years, the golden light balls formed from stolen origin power, and the hatred he bore toward those soul beasts.
Everything aligned with Yuhao's memories.
"When you grow stronger," Tianmeng said fiercely,
"you must kill those bastards who drained my power and turn them into soul rings and soul bones. With your twin—no, three martial souls—plus Brother Electrolux, you will definitely become the strongest existence on Douluo Continent!"
Yuhao nodded heavily.
But deep down, he knew his goal was far greater than merely becoming the strongest on the continent.
At the very instant Tianmeng Ice Silkworm fully merged into Yuhao's Sea of Consciousness and Douluo Continent's first intelligent soul ring was born—
A terrifying bloodline power erupted from within Yuhao's body.
He was forcibly expelled from the Sea of Consciousness.
The only sensation left was burning heat—as if an erupting volcano had been sealed inside his flesh.
"Xiao Yuhao! What's happening to you?!"
Tianmeng's voice carried panic and even a hint of sobbing.
"I just merged with you—you shouldn't be like this!"
"It's fine… Brother Tianmeng," Yuhao gritted his teeth.
"This is my second martial soul."
Thanks to his extraordinary spiritual power, Yuhao did not lose consciousness.
He could clearly sense that the Golden Dragon King's power within him was sealed, just like Tang Wulin's in the future. However, instead of eighteen seals, there were only nine.
Every time Yuhao broke through a bottleneck and obtained a soul ring, one seal would be lifted.
Now—the first seal had been released.
The Golden Dragon King's power surged through every inch of his body—skin, muscles, blood, bones, and even marrow—bringing unimaginable pain.
Yet at the same time, his physical body strengthened at a terrifying speed.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm trembled as it sensed even a trace of that power.
"This… what kind of martial soul is this?"
It gasped internally.
"Yuhao's physical strength has increased to such a degree…"
Soul rings enhanced not only soul skills but also the physical body, and the older the soul ring, the greater the improvement.
At this moment, Yuhao's body had strengthened far beyond what even a ten-thousand-year soul ring could provide.
"AAAAAH!"
Yuhao roared toward the sky.
His black pupils transformed into red-gold vertical slits, exuding a terrifying pressure.
Suddenly, his right arm dropped heavily, as if subjected to a hundredfold gravitational force. His skin cracked open as brilliant golden scales emerged one by one.
When the golden dragon scales completely covered his arm—
Boom!
His right arm expanded violently, becoming thicker than his entire body. His fingers split apart, transforming into sharp, indestructible dragon claws that gleamed with soul-stirring brilliance.
At that moment, Yuhao's right arm had completely transformed into a golden dragon claw.
The terrifying aura it released made Tianmeng Ice Silkworm feel instinctive fear.
"Could it be… a mutated Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul?"
Tianmeng knew that such beast-type martial souls could gradually undergo dragonization.
"But even a mutation shouldn't be this terrifying…"
Before Tianmeng could finish its thought—
A dazzling golden soul ring, radiating divine brilliance, slowly rose into the air and wrapped itself around Yuhao's transformed right arm.