Douluo Dalu 2: I got Kidnapped into Holy Spirit Cult

"However, without Elder Yi, there have been some minor deviations in Huo Yuhao's storyline."

"But it's fine. I prepared for this long ago. A little earlier or later makes no difference."

Jiang Jue withdrew from his spiritual sea, contemplating silently.

Right now, it had been precisely six months since Huo Yuhao joined Shrek Academy, yet he had already left and arrived in the Extreme North.

This was a full five months earlier than in the original story.

Ever since Huo Yuhao entered Shrek Academy, Jiang Jue had arranged for people to stay in Shrek City to keep an eye on his movements.

Of course, these were ordinary soul masters who ran small businesses in the city. They never actively contacted Jiang Jue unless Huo Yuhao left Shrek City, at which point they would send him a letter.

Huo Yuhao had been in Jiang Jue's grasp the entire time, without ever realizing it.

"Now, I just need to wait patiently. My Soul Refining Banner is already eager for action."

"Brother Tianmeng, is this really going to work?"

"Trust me, trust me."

In the outskirts of the Extreme North, a lone boy trudged through the snowy wasteland.

The youth was wrapped in thick cotton clothing, with a few Grade One soul tools strapped to key parts of his body.

His appearance was unremarkable, but two scars on his face were particularly eye-catching—each running three centimeters from his eyebrows to his hairline. Deep within his eyes lay an unshakable gloom.

This boy was none other than Huo Yuhao.

The scars on his face had been left by Wu Feng during their battle for class president. Without Electrolux's guidance, Huo Yuhao had been completely outmatched. Not only did he fail to win the position, but he also ended up permanently scarred.

Since their fight had taken place in front of the entire class, Tianmeng Iceworm hadn't dared to openly intervene. After all, Shrek Academy had many powerful individuals, and if it exposed itself, they'd both be doomed.

Moreover, without Electrolux to guide him, the hatred in Huo Yuhao's heart had been growing. If not for Tianmeng Iceworm's influence, it might have already erupted uncontrollably.

"Little Yuhao, just trust your Brother Tianmeng. This time, I'll definitely find you an incredibly powerful second martial soul."

Tianmeng Iceworm's lazy voice carried a hint of excitement.

It was about to see its beloved Bingbing soon!

Life was finally looking up!

"Hehe, Bingbing..."

However, as Tianmeng Iceworm observed Huo Yuhao, a sense of unease crept into its heart. Over time, it had realized that Huo Yuhao's persistence was driven solely by his deep-seated hatred. If this continued, it was only a matter of time before something went wrong.

So, after the class president battle, Tianmeng Iceworm had persuaded Huo Yuhao to take leave from Zhou Yi and travel to the Extreme North ahead of schedule to find Ice Emperor.

This was in preparation for Huo Yuhao's second martial soul. Right now, his second martial soul existed only in spiritual form as pure ice, but it hadn't fully manifested yet. It needed a soul ring to take shape.

More importantly, Huo Yuhao needed to regain his confidence and develop an unshakable spirit.

"Brother Tianmeng, it's getting colder and colder. My soul power is depleting rapidly. How much further do we have to go?"

Huo Yuhao shivered violently in the freezing wind, glancing nervously at the harsh environment around him. Yet, more than fear, his heart burned with excitement.

He was about to gain a powerful second martial soul! Soon, he would finally have the strength to avenge his mother.

He would make everyone who had wronged him pay!

For a moment, a faint red gleam flickered in his eyes, filled with violent intent.

"Little Yuhao, take off your clothes. I'll show you something amazing."

Tianmeng Iceworm's voice suddenly turned mischievous.

"Huh?"

Huo Yuhao tensed up instinctively, swallowing hard.

"No way, Brother Tianmeng!"

Yet, under Tianmeng Iceworm's repeated urging, he reluctantly removed all his clothes, standing stark naked in the freezing snow, trembling uncontrollably.

Just as he was about to be completely frozen, a faint golden glow emerged from his head, expanding outward. The golden light dispersed the surrounding cold, enveloping him in a comfortable warmth.

Then, a mass of white energy flowed out from his chest, forming a thin membrane around his body, keeping all the chill at bay.

"Little Yuhao, this is my discarded shell—my million-year Iceworm husk. It's completely resistant to both fire and ice!"

As the saying goes, when the winds rise, even a pig can fly.

Likewise, when a soul beast reaches a million years of cultivation, even a mere Iceworm becomes extraordinary!

This husk was Tianmeng Iceworm's greatest trump card in facing Ice Emperor.

"Let's go, Yuhao! Toward our bright future, full speed ahead!"

However, what Tianmeng Iceworm didn't realize was that the last person who had spoken about a "bright future" was Nangong Wan…

And right now, Nangong Wan had already settled down inside Jiang Jue's Soul Refining Banner.

Four days later.

Huo Yuhao had arrived at the edge of the Extreme North's core region.

"Yuhao, it's all up to me now. I'll leave part of my husk to protect you. Find a safe place to hide, and no matter what happens, do not come out until everything is settled."

At this point, Tianmeng Iceworm's voice had taken on a maniacal edge.

"Understood!"

Huo Yuhao responded firmly, his eyes burning with an intense madness.

Over the past few days, he had learned that Tianmeng was planning to have him inherit the power of Ice Emperor—one of the three rulers of the Extreme North!

That was Ice Emperor!

Something he would never have dared to even dream about before.

But now that he was here, he had no choice but to trust Tianmeng Iceworm.

"No risk, no reward!"

He still had to avenge his mother!

Without hesitation, Huo Yuhao ran into the distance, digging a hole in the snow and burying himself inside.

In the next moment, an immense and unseen presence radiated outward, accompanied by a terrifying surge of spiritual power. Centered on Huo Yuhao's body, it spread like a storm.

Above, the dark sky rumbled with distant thunder.

Huo Yuhao then noticed something astonishing—his entire body had turned a brilliant golden color.

Though Tianmeng Iceworm lacked combat abilities, its million-year spiritual foundation was no joke.

One after another, golden orbs of light emerged from Huo Yuhao's forehead. Each time one left his body, he felt an increasing emptiness. By the time the ninth orb emerged, he was on the verge of collapse.

These golden orbs were Tianmeng Iceworm's spiritual essence, with each one representing a hundred thousand years of accumulated power.

When the ninth orb condensed, it gradually took shape, forming a golden humanoid figure identical to Huo Yuhao—even down to the Shrek Academy uniform.

In the next instant, an overwhelming presence burst forth from Tianmeng Iceworm's spiritual body.

"Ice Emperor, I know you can sense me. I, Tianmeng, have returned for revenge. Do you dare to face me?"

At last, the day had come.

Tianmeng Iceworm would finally be united with the Ice Emperor it had longed for!

(End of Chapter)