Douluo: Peerless Beastmaster King

The Ice Jade Scorpion aimlessly led Zhou Sicheng forward, its thousand-year-old aura causing ordinary hundred-year-old soul beasts in the surroundings to avoid it like the plague, not daring to come anywhere near.

This made it nearly impossible for Zhou Sicheng to locate the "God Slayer" Phoenix Baboon he was searching for.

Another hour passed, and the sky gradually darkened. Under the setting sun, the Star Dou Forest resembled a breathtaking painting.

Zhou Sicheng glanced at the sky—today might be yet another fruitless day.

However, at that moment, an unannounced voice suddenly echoed in his mind—or rather, within his spiritual sea.

"At last! I've finally encountered a human with a spiritual attribute! If I could cry, I'd be in tears right now!"

The voice appeared so abruptly that it should have startled him, but instead, Zhou Sicheng was instantly filled with joy. The ability to communicate directly through spiritual connection meant only one thing in the Star Dou Forest—aside from the few ferocious beasts that resided here, there was only one other possibility.

The Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion!

Those ferocious beasts couldn't possibly be here at this moment; otherwise, Zhou Sicheng would have already become their meal.

Which meant… he had succeeded in intercepting it?

As he reveled in this unexpected opportunity, the ground five meters ahead of him suddenly cracked open, with faint white light seeping from the fissures.

An icy chill spread from within, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet in an instant. The cracks widened rapidly, and soon, a round head emerged from the opening.

It was a plump, fleshy head, over a meter in diameter. As it wriggled its way out, a massive ten-meter-long body was revealed.

Seeing the creature before him, Zhou Sicheng had no doubts left. If this wasn't the Skydream Iceworm, what else could it be?

The Skydream Iceworm's entire body was a flawless jade-white, crystal clear. Despite emerging from the dirt, its smooth skin remained spotless.

Beneath its translucent surface, a soft glow shimmered. Its head had a pair of bright, golden eyes, but the most striking feature was the ten golden rings that encircled its body at regular intervals, each spaced about a meter apart.

The Skydream Iceworm's golden eyes swirled as it gazed at Zhou Sicheng, who sat atop the Ice Jade Scorpion's back. Its voice echoed in Zhou Sicheng's spiritual sea:

"Well, well! Not only did I find a spiritual-type human, but he's also a special summoning-type soul master! And this Ice Jade Scorpion… it has a thousand-year cultivation, doesn't it? When I sensed it, I almost thought the Extreme North had invaded the Star Dou Forest!"

Zhou Sicheng snapped out of his momentary excitement, frowning slightly. "What are you? How did you recognize my martial soul type?"

A mischievous chuckle rang out in his mind. "Hehe, I'm no mere 'thing.' I am the embodiment of heroism and righteousness! The ultimate fusion of wisdom and beauty! The king of soul beasts, a peerless existence that has cultivated for a million years, holder of the longest lifespan in the history of the Douluo Continent—the Skydream Iceworm! Hm... but you can just call me Brother Skydream!"

Zhou Sicheng put on an almost flawless performance, his expression showing utter disbelief. "Impossible. Even the Beast God Di Tian, the leader of the Ten Great Beasts, doesn't have a million-year cultivation. How could a soul beast like you exist? If you truly had such a lifespan, you should have ascended to godhood already!"

Hearing Zhou Sicheng's challenge, a flicker of awkwardness flashed deep within the Skydream Iceworm's eyes. It had anticipated that this exceptionally talented human wouldn't be so easy to fool, but it had no other choice.

"I don't lie, so... are you surprised?"

Zhou Sicheng paused. "Heh. So… why are you blocking my path?"

The Skydream Iceworm's tone suddenly became serious. "I want to become your soul ring—the first-ever intelligent soul ring in Douluo Continent's history!"

"Intelligent soul ring?" Zhou Sicheng feigned confusion.

The Skydream Iceworm pondered for a moment. "In short, I won't harm you. Once you experience my power, you'll understand what I mean."

Impatient, it turned to glance warily into the depths of the Star Dou Forest before shifting its gaze back to Zhou Sicheng. "I'm coming now—don't worry, I'll be gentle!"

Just as Zhou Sicheng was about to respond, a terrifying spiritual force locked onto him. He watched as ten golden rings seemed to come alive, pulsating as they flew toward him.

Zhou Sicheng's expression feigned resistance, but he relaxed his spiritual defenses entirely—because he knew the Skydream Iceworm wouldn't harm him.

Despite its million-year cultivation, the Skydream Iceworm was, in many ways, like a naive child. The only knowledge it had likely came from eavesdropping on the powerful beasts that had used it as a "battery" for so long.

As the Skydream Iceworm pressed its head against Zhou Sicheng's forehead, the ten golden rings enveloped him, and its massive body dissolved into a pure, radiant energy that surged into him.

Time passed. The Skydream Iceworm's excited voice echoed in his mind:

"Twin Martial Souls! And the second one is a body-based martial soul—no wonder this kid's spiritual power is so strong!"

"Huh? I can't see his memories? He actually locked his own memory archive? Come on, I'm your most loyal companion! You're even guarding against me?!"

At that moment, the sky—clear just moments before—darkened suddenly. A thunderous roar echoed from above, and in an instant, the once-beautiful sunset was swallowed by an overwhelming darkness. An oppressive aura descended, suffocating in its intensity.

The Skydream Iceworm's massive body trembled violently. Its golden eyes rolled upward, staring at the sky in horror and confusion. Even it had no idea what was happening.

Then, a gray mist plummeted from the heavens, striking the back of Zhou Sicheng's head and silently sinking into him.

"Who dares steal my host?!" the Skydream Iceworm bellowed, its immense spiritual energy surging in an attempt to expel the intruder.

But its efforts were in vain.

A vague, shadowy figure emerged behind Zhou Sicheng, its voice exuding an indescribable majesty:

"With the sun and moon in my grasp, I pluck the stars from the heavens—none in this world compare to me!"

"To think that a fragment of my soul could still persist…"

"I never expected to encounter such a powerful necromantic summoning technique in this world… truly, fate has favored me."

The gray mist condensed into a tiny, bead-sized gray orb within Zhou Sicheng's spiritual sea before falling silent, as if it had never existed.

It did not interfere with the Skydream Iceworm's fusion with Zhou Sicheng. It simply... remained.

The Skydream Iceworm stared blankly, unable to stop itself from muttering:

"No way… I finally found a spiritual-type human, and now some bastard is stealing him from me?! Is this fate's cruel joke? Why am I so unlucky?!"

Meanwhile, Zhou Sicheng felt as though he were an outsider, watching everything unfold from a third-person perspective. He clearly sensed the arrival of the mysterious dark energy while simultaneously experiencing his fusion with the Skydream Iceworm.

His excitement was beyond words. He had initially thought that obtaining either the Skydream Iceworm or Electrolux would be enough.

But now… he had gotten both?!

That gray mist had formed a bead—the remnant consciousness of Electrolux.

Based on Electrolux's musings, Zhou Sicheng's Book of Contracts Martial Soul must be similar to its necromantic magic.

If that were true, then with Electrolux guiding his first martial soul and the Skydream Iceworm enhancing his second, Zhou Sicheng was fully confident that he could break through all limits.

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