"Wait, that's not right..." Huo Yuhao spotted a blind spot and pointed to the "Seed of Emotion" label.
"Theoretically, the 'Seed of Emotion' is also strengthening my 'physical body,' so why hasn't balance been achieved?"
Electrolux shook his head and lightly touched the "Seed of Emotion" text, causing three sub-entries to branch out:
"Spirit," "Soul Power," and "Physical Body."
"Your Seed of Emotion is balanced in itself. From the moment you began absorbing the emotions of all living beings and converting them into pure emotional power, this power didn't just affect your body; it also affected your spirit and Soul Power, making them more compatible with the use of emotional power."
"Theoretically, you could even abandon your Martial Soul cultivation and focus solely on mastering emotional power to regain balance."
"But if you want to maintain balance while continuing your current path..."
"Then I need to add a variable?" Huo Yuhao understood Elder Yi's meaning. The two silver-glow Soul Rings at his side shifted, revealing an ice-blue Soul Ring. This was the "Ultimate Ice Pseudo-Dantian Soul Ring" condensed from his "Ultimate Ice" Martial Soul.
Aside from being constructed of different energy than the silver rings, it did not yet house a Soul Core.
"But... if I continue to condense an Ultimate Ice Soul Core, the qualitative change it produces will only be in my 'physical body' and 'Soul Power.' In that case, the 'Soul Power' would become too powerful, creating a new imbalance."
"Then add a third variable—a third Martial Soul."
Electrolux spoke with a smile.
"Use me as your third Martial Soul to balance your Spirit Eye and Ultimate Ice. The Seed of Emotion will serve as the most vital foundation, allowing us to construct a stable 'Triangle' to achieve 'Balance'."
"But, this..."
"It is the best choice. I do not belong to this world, and the power I use is not Soul Power."
"My current form exists as Divine Consciousness relying on the Life Gold. By becoming your Martial Soul, I can directly correspond to the spirit and the soul."
"Your soul will be influenced by this Martial Soul, bearing attributes from me such as Light, Sacred, Purification, Darkness, Death, and Necromancy."
"These attributes, intertwined, will greatly enhance your soul, which will in turn nourish the physical body, causing it to strengthen continuously to adapt to the soul."
The golden text in front of them began to shift under Electrolux's will, building a clear three-dimensional diagram.
With the "Seed of Emotion" as the root:
"Spirit Eye" extended toward "Soul Power" and "Spirit."
"Ultimate Ice" extended toward "Soul Power" and "Physical Body."
Finally, "Necromantic Holy Magic God" extended toward "Spirit" and "Physical Body." In the end, the "Soul" unified everything.
A brand-new path unfolded before Huo Yuhao.
Light flickered deep within Huo Yuhao's eyes. At this moment, the Eye of Destiny seemed to clarify something, and a clear future appeared vividly before him.
This was a path destined for greatness.
"But... Teacher, if you do this... you will lose everything."
Neither Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eye nor his Ultimate Ice possessed independent wisdom; they were completely under his control.
To ensure unified balance and total self-mastery, Huo Yuhao's third Martial Soul could not possess its own wisdom.
Of course, this didn't mean Electrolux would die, but rather that he would lose all his power, leaving only his memories and consciousness.
It would turn Electrolux back into an ordinary person. If he wished to possess power again, he would have to start from scratch—much like Huo Yuhao's rebirth.
"Though this fragmented Divine Consciousness brings me great power, it also shackles me. If I truly wish to return to my peak, I must eventually re-collect all my lost fragments."
"But that road is destined to be long and uncertain. Thus, it is better to cast everything aside and start anew."
"Besides, it is merely losing everything. I have experienced that before. For me, adapting to the laws of this world and starting over might actually be a better choice."
Electrolux paused for a moment before continuing:
"Remember those plans I just told you? Actually, that 'extreme' spiritual path was one I designed for myself. Looking at it now, if I truly implement it, I can try adding 'Soul' to the mix."
A hint of a smile flashed in Electrolux's calm eyes: "The feeling of exploring the unknown and attempting the untried is truly mesmerizing. So, do not worry for me."
"Is that so..."
Huo Yuhao sighed, knowing Elder Yi had made up his mind.
Although Huo Yuhao had many other backup plans, he had to admit that the one Elder Yi proposed was indeed the most complete, feasible, and simplest.
"No time like the present. Let's do it now."
Seeing Huo Yuhao's look of understanding, Electrolux spoke softly.
Huo Yuhao hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded. He then looked at Gu Yuena, who had been acting as an observer.
"Sister Nana, please protect me."
"Mhm."
Gu Yuena nodded and stepped aside. She raised her hand to construct a spatial seal, completely locking down the entire Lake of Life.
Without hesitation, Electrolux also raised his hand. Countless brilliant golden runes emerged from his palms, and in mere moments, the golden runes spread across his entire body.
Electrolux showed no panic. He walked slowly to Huo Yuhao, gently placing his hand on Huo Yuhao's brow.
In the next instant, the countless golden runes flew from his body, filling the area around the Lake of Life in a split second!
That was the power belonging to Electrolux.
Light, Sacred, Purification, Darkness, Death, and Necromancy—various contradictory powers coexisted and fused in an indescribable state!
The body constructed of Divine Consciousness vanished, leaving behind only a blurred golden phantom.
"Use this power well, child. This is a choice, but it is also destiny."
As Electrolux spoke softly, the golden runes flying through the air suddenly froze, and then erupted with light!
The most concentrated Light and Darkness intertwined; Sacred and Death relied on one another; Purification and Necromancy contested with each other.
Huo Yuhao seemed to see something.
He saw a youth.
A youth who had been given great expectations since birth, joined a powerful faction, and had a beloved fiancée—a future that seemed limitless.
However, all that beauty came to an abrupt halt. His fiancée betrayed him, his closest kin were murdered, and he was slandered.
The youth fell from Light into Darkness, stepping into the "evil" necromantic magic from a place of holiness... and then, one man fought an entire world.
The golden runes in the sky surged frantically into Huo Yuhao's body. At the same time, a golden phantom gradually appeared behind him.
However... the face of this golden phantom was not that of Electrolux, but Huo Yuhao... or rather, an adult version of Huo Yuhao.