Zhu Ziyang never expected that he would be so lucky yet unlucky to encounter a Spirit Beast like the Starry Unicorn.
Lucky, because the Starry Unicorn is very suitable to be the spirit ring for the Pacifying Life-Reaping Scythe. The Starry Unicorn is the king among the Unicorn race, and like all Unicorns, it possesses the Light Attribute and Sacred Attribute. The number of Starry Unicorns is extremely rare; there are probably no more than ten in the entire Star Dou Great Forest, yet Zhu Ziyang encountered two at once.
Unlucky, because he encountered the Starry Unicorns alone. As a top-tier Spirit Beast with a super bloodline, the Starry Unicorn's combat power is extremely formidable. Normally, a Starry Unicorn with over thirty thousand years of cultivation could easily fight the Nethermoon Forest Boa Emperor to a draw. Zhu Ziyang, a mere quasi-Spirit Ancestor, could not possibly be its opponent.
Zhu Ziyang could only swallow hard, staring at the two Unicorns from dozens of meters away. He could only pray that the description of the Starry Unicorn's temperament in books was true, that it truly was a kind-hearted beast that detested war and was benevolent. Otherwise, he would have no choice but to let Electrolux continue to overdraw his energy to help him escape.
"Ziyang, reveal your Ultimate Light!" Electrolux suddenly said.
"Ah?" Zhu Ziyang was startled, not understanding why.
"Although the World is different, Unicorns' fondness for beings with the Light Attribute should be universal," Electrolux explained. "Your Ultimate Light is an undefilable and inviolable miracle to any Unicorn. Therefore, let these two Starry Unicorns feel your Light aura, and they will surely not make things difficult for you. Perhaps they might even lead you to find your companions."
"Ah? Impossible, right? They are Spirit Beasts, and I am a Spirit Master!" Zhu Ziyang said incredulously.
"Heh heh! The extent of Unicorns' faith in Light is something that the so-called hatred between Spirit Beasts and Spirit Masters cannot surpass," Electrolux scoffed with a laugh.
"Well, I'll try." Zhu Ziyang was skeptical but decided to give it a try, releasing a wisp of Light aura.
The vast and sacred essence of Light emanated from Zhu Ziyang, appearing like an ethereal revelation in the lightless, dim forest, filled with a sense of sacred inviolability.
The two Starry Unicorns slowly walked towards Zhu Ziyang. Zhu Ziyang was extremely nervous until he saw the profound devotion in the Great Starry Unicorn's eyes, which slightly calmed him.
They approached Zhu Ziyang, the Great Starry Unicorn's head less than an inch from Zhu Ziyang's face, allowing him to clearly feel its breath. The two Starry Unicorns stopped, and to Zhu Ziyang's utter astonishment, slowly knelt down, their proud heads lowered, their crystal-clear horns exposed defenselessly before Zhu Ziyang. They were like tamed steeds, kneeling submissively before Zhu Ziyang.
"This..." Zhu Ziyang was stunned, momentarily unsure of what to do.
"Reach out and touch its horn." Electrolux's voice came at the opportune moment, reminding Zhu Ziyang.
"Oh, oh!" Zhu Ziyang numbly complied. This was truly his first time encountering such a situation; even books had not mentioned it.
When Zhu Ziyang's hand touched the horn on the Great Starry Unicorn's forehead, the pure horn instantly emitted a soft glow. Then, a gentle female voice echoed in his mind: "Most noble Child of Light, the king of the Star Dou Forest's Unicorn race expresses her submission to you!"
This... Zhu Ziyang's eyes widened instantly, watching the scene in disbelief.
"Teacher, did you know this would happen?" He immediately asked Electrolux in his mind.
"Heh heh~ I merely guessed." Electrolux chuckled, "Indeed, Unicorns are all the same. When I was young, I also gained the submission of a Unicorn. For us Children of Light, which means Ultimate Light, Unicorns are absolutely loyal companions."
"So that's how it is!" Zhu Ziyang was truly enlightened, saying, "Teacher, what should I do next?"
"Simply accept it." Electrolux said.
"Understood." Zhu Ziyang looked at the Great Starry Unicorn and said, "I accept your submission. Rise."
"Thank you for your recognition!" The Starry Unicorn's voice was filled with joy upon receiving Zhu Ziyang's reply. It then stood up and affectionately nudged Zhu Ziyang with its head. The Little Starry Unicorn followed suit, extending its head to nuzzle Zhu Ziyang.
Being treated so submissively by a ten-thousand-year Spirit Beast, Zhu Ziyang felt a bit lightheaded at this moment. He said, "Why could you find me?"
"Your Light origin guided me," the Great Starry Unicorn replied.
"???" Zhu Ziyang's expression changed. The books hadn't mentioned that the Starry Unicorn possessed such an ability. However, considering that the information on Starry Unicorns totaled less than a hundred characters, he felt relieved.
The Great Starry Unicorn did not mind Zhu Ziyang's surprise. Its tone remained respectful as it asked, "Respected Child of Light, have you come to seek a spirit ring?"
"..." This question left Zhu Ziyang speechless, unsure how to answer. He wanted to lie but couldn't bear to deceive such a devout believer, so he remained silent.
"Respected Child of Light, you need not be concerned. To become your spirit ring is an honor for those lower-grade Spirit Beasts." Seeing Zhu Ziyang's silence, the Great Starry Unicorn actually comforted him very gently.
This truly broke Zhu Ziyang's composure. This Starry Unicorn was simply too thoughtful; it even took the initiative to make excuses for him. Such a loyal believer was truly rare. Zhu Ziyang smiled and said, "I am indeed here to seek a spirit ring. My Light Spirit has reached a bottleneck and requires a spirit ring to break through."
As he spoke, he released the Pacifying Life-Reaping Scythe, and the rich Light aura instantly made the Great Starry Unicorn and the Little Starry Unicorn excited. He then continued, "This is my Spirit, the Pacifying Life-Reaping Scythe!"
"Respected Child of Light, I can sense your strength; it seems you have not yet completed your breakthrough," the Great Starry Unicorn said excitedly. "May I request a boon from you?"
Zhu Zi Yang was startled by the words, then said with a wry smile, "What do you want? If I can do it, I will not refuse."
Originally, Zhu Ziyang was prepared for a significant sacrifice, but he didn't expect the Great Starry Unicorn's next words to almost make him fall over. The Great Starry Unicorn said, "I hope to become your spirit ring!"
The Great Starry Unicorn's eyes were filled with longing and hope, gazing at Zhu Ziyang with watery eyes, as if pleading with him not to refuse.
However, Zhu Ziyang was already stunned, unable to believe his ears. He stared blankly at the Great Starry Unicorn and said, "What did you say? Say it again?"
"Respected Child of Light, I, the king of the Starry Unicorns of the Star Dou Great Forest, request to become your spirit ring!" The Great Starry Unicorn stood upright and said in an extremely serious voice.
Zhu Ziyang finally reacted, instinctively feeling that all of this was too absurd. A Spirit Beast actually wanted to become his spirit ring voluntarily; this was the second outrageous event he had encountered after a 100,000-Year Soul Beast voluntarily sacrificed itself.
"Ziyang, don't refuse her!" Electrolux reminded him. "Starry Unicorns are extremely proud. If their submission is rejected, they can easily degenerate into Nightmare Demon Beasts!"
"Starry Unicorn, I really want to agree to you, but your cultivation has already exceeded the limit I can bear." Zhu Ziyang said with a wry smile. He heard Electrolux's reminder but still chose to tell the truth.
"Respected Child of Light, you need not worry about that!" The Great Starry Unicorn's eyes lit up, and it immediately said, "I will actively cooperate with you! Our Starry Unicorns have extremely strong compatibility with you; we can completely disregard the limitations of spirit ring age!"
"This..." Hearing this, what else could Zhu Ziyang say? He could only reply, "Since that's the case, then I agree. By the way, what is your cultivation level?"
"Thank you for your grace!" The Great Starry Unicorn's eyes were filled with surprise and excitement as it replied, "My cultivation is fifty thousand years."
"Fifty thousand years!" Zhu Ziyang felt somewhat numb. The maximum age of the fourth spirit ring he could currently bear was no more than fifteen thousand years. This Great Starry Unicorn in front of him was a Spirit Beast with fifty thousand years of cultivation. Could he really withstand it?
"Ziyang, don't worry." Electrolux gave him confidence. "When you absorb the spirit ring, I will help you refine the life force of the first three spirit rings. With the feedback and strengthening from that life force, it will be completely enough for you to absorb this Starry Unicorn's spirit ring."
"Good!" Zhu Zi Yang heard this and no longer hesitated, immediately saying to the Great Starry Unicorn, "When shall we begin?"
"I obey your command." The Great Starry Unicorn gave the decision-making power to Zhu Ziyang.
"Listen to me?" Zhu Ziyang immediately had an idea and said, "Then can you come with me to find my companions first?"
"I obey your command!" the Great Starry Unicorn replied.