Chapter 3: Chapter -3 The Origin of the Spirit.
Chapter -3.
"Wow, my brother really has had a tough time! Finally managed to escape those fierce beasts for a bit!"
A chilly breeze wafted up from the cracks in the ground, and Chen Feng could feel the temperature dropping around him. The crack widened, growing to over five meters in diameter, and the golden-white light finally revealed what was hidden within.
It was a round, chubby head, looking soft and fleshy, measuring over a meter across and stretching more than seven meters long. Its body was a beautiful white jade color, crystal clear and spotless. It looked a bit like a silkworm, with a glowing halo pulsing beneath its skin and a pair of sparkling golden eyes on its head. Starting half a meter from its head, golden patterns spiraled around its body, forming ten golden rings from head to tail.
The Dream Ice Silkworm?! Chen Feng kept his cool.
He tightened his grip on the Broken Soul Blade, his knuckles turning a bit white from the pressure.
Oh no, the plot has shifted—talk about a butterfly effect...
Chen Feng felt a wave of gratitude for being cautious; if he had followed Huo Yuhao, he might have missed out on the Dream Ice Silkworm entirely.
Just as he was feeling relieved, the Dream Ice Silkworm's golden eyes locked onto him, sparkling with a hint of excitement.
"I can't believe I've found a human with a spiritual attribute martial soul here! You're so young, yet your soul power is already at level twenty-five—top-tier talent among soul masters!"
What's even more impressive is that your physical strength is strong enough to handle more of my original power. It must be fate that you're here to save me—or maybe it's fate that I'm here to guide you!"
The ten golden halos around the Dream Ice Silkworm pulsed with life, and suddenly, a brilliant golden light burst forth from its body, leaving behind a thin layer of pale golden membrane.
This dazzling golden light was its original and spiritual power; separating it from its body meant there was no turning back.
But it didn't feel regret at all; in fact, it felt a sense of relief and joy at having survived a crisis. Its original plan was to find a soul master with a spiritual attribute martial soul and willingly transform into a wise soul ring. And Chen Feng, with his exceptional talent, was the perfect choice.
A ball of golden light zoomed toward Chen Feng. Although the Dream Ice Silkworm wasn't a fighter, its million years of cultivated spiritual power was something Chen Feng couldn't handle at that moment.
As the golden light collided with him, an intense chill spread through his body, making his consciousness blur. The ten golden halos quickly wrapped around him, waves of white light flowing into him.
An invisible spiritual force began to radiate outward from Chen Feng as the Dream Ice Silkworm's original and spiritual powers surged into him. This overwhelming spiritual force quickly covered every corner within a hundred miles.
The spiritual shock wasn't destructive, but it could leave all living beings momentarily dazed.
"Your physical strength is impressive! This allows me to share more of my power with you. Heaven truly favors me, the Dream Ice! Huh? What's happening?! Why can't I see your memories??"
In Chen Feng's sea of consciousness, his soul stood tall, closely connected to the sea of consciousness, reflecting the strength of his spirit.
At the center of this sea, Chen Feng's soul, eyes closed and leaning on a black knife, radiated an indescribable sense of calm elegance.
Unbeknownst to anyone, a furnace quietly burned within Chen Feng's soul.
The crystal-clear silkworm looked at Chen Feng in surprise, a bit taken aback. Just moments ago, it had wanted to peek into its host's memories to understand him better.
To its astonishment, it found itself completely unable to access those memories, leaving the Dream Ice Silkworm quite shocked.
As it was processing this, a pair of pitch-black eyes slowly opened in a pure white space.
Chen Feng stood in the sea of consciousness, holding the Broken Soul Blade, his deep black eyes fixed on the puzzled silkworm.
At that moment, as the Dream Ice Silkworm's immense spiritual essence merged into Chen Feng's sea of consciousness, the entire space transformed dramatically, filled with countless points of light that seemed to stretch endlessly, as if he could see every corner of this realm.
The golden rays converged into ten massive golden rings floating in mid-air, making all the light points around them grow larger. The rings began to rotate slowly, and within each one, a milky white halo emerged, growing stronger and gradually transforming into ten enormous light spheres hovering there. The entire space expanded significantly.
At the same time, the light points in the air fell, gathering into a pale golden ocean that supported the ten massive golden-white spheres. Chen Feng gazed at this magnificent sea of spirit, marveling at the vast spiritual source of the Dream Ice Silkworm.
It was clear that Chen Feng had gained incredible benefits; even a Soul Saint wouldn't be able to match his sea of spirit now. He tried to activate the furnace deep within his soul but realized his current strength was still too weak; the energy required to activate it was beyond his capacity at the moment.
What he could do was protect his soul from outside threats under the furnace's shield. With a blank expression, he addressed the Dream Ice Silkworm, "Hey, big bug that's wandered into my sea of spirit, aren't you going to introduce yourself? I'm Chen Feng, what about you?"
Chen Feng decided to keep things friendly with the Dream Ice Silkworm. Despite its seemingly gentle demeanor, it was still a million-year-old soul beast. In the original story, before it fully merged with Huo Yuhao, the Dream Ice Silkworm was no pushover.
Pointing at the out-of-control Ma Xiaotao, who was struggling with the Ice Emperor Scorpion, Chen Feng, as a Great Soul Master, knew he couldn't take on the Dream Ice Silkworm just yet. Plus, having the Dream Ice Silkworm around would definitely be more beneficial than harmful. Without its help, it would be tough for Chen Feng to make the Ice Emperor his second martial soul.
While Chen Feng was confident that he could become an unparalleled powerhouse with just his Soul Breaking Blade, having the Ice Emperor's assistance would undoubtedly smooth the path to becoming extraordinary.
Moreover, the furnace was a mysterious secret hidden deep within him, making it undetectable to the Dream Ice Silkworm. Even if Chen Feng was discovered using the furnace, what could a single soul ring do? It was all up to Chen Feng; the Dream Ice Silkworm hoped he would become a god, and the stronger he got, the happier it would be, as that would allow it to exist alongside him as a wise soul ring.
"Who's the big bug? I am the embodiment of heroism and righteousness, the king of soul beasts, a perfect blend of wisdom and beauty, an unparalleled powerhouse, cultivating for a million years and setting the highest lifespan record on Douluo Continent—the Dream Ice Silkworm! You can call me Brother Tianmeng," the crystal-clear silkworm baby proudly introduced itself to Chen Feng.
"Do you see these ten light spheres? They represent the essence of my million years of cultivation, my source power and spiritual power. This energy can elevate your ten soul rings to the hundred-thousand-year level and make your spiritual power the strongest in the world! Plus, I'll give you an ice attribute second martial soul, making you a once-in-a-lifetime genius with twin martial souls!!" The Dream Ice Silkworm puffed up its plump head, looking quite adorable.
The Dream Ice Silkworm grinned, "Aren't you surprised and excited?"
Chen Feng raised an eyebrow, "Really? Then why do you want me to save you?"
The Dream Ice Silkworm cleared its throat, avoiding the question, and said, "I want to become your soul ring, the first wise soul ring in Douluo Continent's history. Of course, you're not at your bottleneck yet; when you reach level thirty, you'll feel my power. As a million-year soul ring, I can give you four!! A full four soul skills!!"
Chen Feng looked at the Dream Ice Silkworm and asked, "If you're so powerful, why do you want to become my soul ring?"
"Just call me Brother Tianmeng."
"Alright, Dream Ice Silkworm," Chen Feng replied casually.
"Hmph, I won't hold it against you this time. I'll definitely charm you into calling me that in the future," the Dream Ice Silkworm muttered, not dwelling too much on Chen Feng's response.
Then it began to share its unfortunate past. As the Dream Ice Silkworm rambled on, Chen Feng had no intention of staying immersed in the sea of spirit.
Only the Dream Ice Silkworm's frustrated and mournful voice echoed in Chen Feng's mind. "Don't go! I haven't told you my story yet! Aren't you curious why a million-year soul beast like me is here in the Star Dou Forest and why I chose to become your wise soul ring?"
Chen Feng's consciousness returned to his true self, feeling refreshed, as if the mental fatigue from three days of exploring the Star Dou Great Forest had vanished. A layer of light golden membrane appeared beside him, a remnant of the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm's million-year cultivation. This treasure was powerful enough to bind the Ice Blue Emperor Scorpion.
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm continued to chatter in Chen Feng's mind. Realizing it wouldn't stop until it finished, Chen Feng said, "Go ahead, I'm listening." He stood up and began to explore the Star Dou Great Forest, still hoping to seize an opportunity—Eilex...
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm, lamenting its fate of becoming a power source, asked, "Chen Feng, why are you still wandering around the Star Dou Great Forest?" Chen Feng casually replied, "I plan to practice for a few days on the outskirts and hunt for some valuable items."
The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm insisted, "Chen Feng, that's too dangerous! I need to add another layer of protection for you." With that, it began to mobilize its mental source, aiming to elevate Chen Feng's first two soul rings to fifteen hundred years.
Chen Feng, being meticulous, thought about whether the purple soul rings were... But then he suddenly remembered the extreme northern lands and quickly found a solution, so he didn't stop the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm.
Soon, Chen Feng paused and summoned the soul rings he rarely called forth. Two light purple soul rings glowed with a noble purple light. The first soul skill, Blade Sharpening, which originally increased his attack power and the sharpness of his martial soul, the Soul Breaking Blade, by fifty percent, was now upgraded from a hundred years to a thousand years, doubling the effect to a hundred percent increase.
The second soul skill, Instant Teleportation, also improved from a three-meter teleportation to five meters. Chen Feng's strength surged. Even the mental damage from the Soul Breaking Blade became much stronger due to his enhanced mental power.
Previously, the mental damage from the Soul Breaking Blade only caused minor harm to weaker soul masters, but now, even top-tier martial soul masters would suffer severe mental trauma and faint if they took too much of the Soul Breaking Blade's attack. If Chen Feng landed a solid blow, it could directly inflict mental trauma on the opponent. Compared to physical injuries, mental damage took longer to recover from.
Chen Feng truly felt the benefits brought by the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm. As long as it continued to assist him well, after he became a god in the future, the Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm would gain immortality alongside him...
With the Soul Breaking Blade in hand, Chen Feng continued to explore the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. The Heavenly Dream Ice Silkworm fell into a deep sleep. With his newfound strength, Chen Feng felt more confident. The soul beasts in the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest could no longer pose a threat to him.
However, he still prioritized safety in the outer areas of the Star Dou Great Forest. As for venturing inward? Chen Feng wasn't going there; life is precious, and one shouldn't court danger unnecessarily.
Meanwhile, over three hundred miles away, Huo Yuhao was still making his way toward the Star Dou Great Forest, taking his time.
A few days later, in the morning, the Star Dou Great Forest was adorned with a layer of dew on the lush vegetation, sparkling in the morning light. The fresh air felt invigorating.
Unfortunately, Chen Feng had no intention of enjoying the scenery. Just as he was preparing to continue his exploration, he spotted three figures approaching from a distance. He turned to see a girl walking in front. She looked around fifteen or sixteen, with long black hair tied in a ponytail cascading behind her. Dressed in a light blue outfit, her youthful figure radiated vitality.
With large, lively phoenix eyes, a straight nose, and an almost perfect oval face, this girl wasn't flawless, but she had a charming aura that made her quite appealing. Following closely behind her was a boy of similar age, tall and slender, with deep blue short hair that shimmered like a gemstone in the sunlight.
Though still young, he exuded an elegant demeanor. His handsome face wore a lazy, gentle smile, but when he saw Chen Feng, he immediately withdrew his smile and became slightly guarded. The blue-haired boy was already striking, but next to Chen Feng, he seemed to pale in comparison. These two were none other than Tang Ya and Bei Bei.
The last of the trio was an eleven or twelve-year-old boy with a well-proportioned figure, dressed in simple gray clothes—this was Huo Yuhao. The charming Tang Ya couldn't help but steal a few glances at Chen Feng, drawn in by his sharp aura and handsome appearance. Meanwhile, Bei Bei, noticing Tang Ya's interest, felt a twinge of jealousy and coughed lightly.
"Cough, cough!!"
Tian Meng sealed the source of its spirit in Chen Feng's spiritual sea, waiting for the right moment to transform into a soul ring, just like YouYou.
Tl/N : reading this? Throw some power stones then!!