Chapter 1: I, Huo Yuhao
Outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The view was filled with ancient, weathered trees, their trunks so thick that three or four adults joining hands would not be enough to encircle them.
There was no serene tranquility of an ancient forest, only the constant roar of beasts, a sound that made one's heart pound with fear.
'Danger! Danger! Danger! Star Dou Great Forest! Spirit Masters only!'
A thin boy with short black hair, black eyes, and dressed in coarse, patched clothes, carried a small bundle on his back.
His bright black pupils examined a wooden sign not far ahead.
The dark red, dangerous characters written on it resembled the dried blood of some Spirit Beast.
Yang Er never imagined that after a moment of darkness, he would transmigrate, and to the Douluo Continent at that—or rather, the Tang Clan Continent.
Moreover, he had transmigrated into Huo Yuhao's body.
Originally destined to be the Child of Luck, he was secretly manipulated by a certain God King surnamed Tang, ultimately becoming a deity only to serve him.
Now, his memories had merged with Huo Yuhao's. He *was* Huo Yuhao, the two were now inseparable.
Gazing up at the azure sky, a golden band flashed across Huo Yuhao's brow, its pattern resembling the simple lines of an eye.
He could see that beyond the azure dome of the sky, a gaze was fixed upon this continent, and also upon himself.
Staring at your uncle, you peeping Tom. Sooner or later, I'll drag you down from your divine altar.
Huo Yuhao thought to himself.
Perhaps it was due to the fusion of their Souls.
Huo Yuhao's original Spirit Eyes Martial Soul had mutated into the Heavenly Eye Martial Soul, and he had also awakened another Martial Soul—the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Spear.
A perfect template for Erlang Shen.
But relying solely on these two Divine Rank Martial Souls to escape Tang San's control was still far too fanciful.
His memory of the original plot was quite hazy.
Tang San found his mother's Soul and used divine force to resurrect her, which was also one of the means to control him.
He even changed his surname to Dai Yuhao.
This point left the deepest impression on him.
When he read the original work, it disgusted him terribly.
Furthermore, who knows if the resurrected mother, Huo Yuner, was just a Puppet controlled by Tang San?
God Realm.
As usual, Tang San was peering down at the Douluo Continent, sensing that Child of Luck, scheming to use him to firmly grasp the continent in his hands.
Unexpectedly, a vague, obscure Qi obscured his perception, and his awareness of Huo Yuhao was suddenly severed.
"Who dares! Who dares to interfere with the Douluo Continent! Are you seeking death!"
Tang San's expression turned ferocious. He channeled his divine force, trying to see the Child of Luck clearly, but was blocked by the Douluo Continent's will barrier... Leaning against a thick tree, Huo Yuhao sat down with his legs bent, opened his bundle, took out a dry, hard pancake, and began to chew.
Next, he would enter the Star Dou Great Forest. He wondered if he, the butterfly flapping its wings, would change the course of the plot.
That million-year-old, lovestruck big ice silkworm, you absolutely must come find me.
The dry pancake made his jaw muscles ache from chewing. Picking up the crumbs that had fallen onto his clothes one by one, Huo Yuhao finished every last bit. Then, he took out the white tiger dagger.
A fifth-grade spirit tool, its power was still formidable, making it quite good for self-defense.
Tightening the bundle, he stood up and bounced a couple of times to ensure it was secure. Taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly, Huo Yuhao felt his anxious mood ease considerably.
The faint, almost imperceptible Heavenly Eye pattern on his brow flickered.
Although it had no attached spirit rings, the Heavenly Eye's inherent abilities were profound and mysterious, capable of discerning fortune and misfortune.
Choosing a safe direction, Huo Yuhao cautiously advanced.
The deeper he went, the damper the air became, the vegetation grew denser and more primordial, and the powerful auras of Spirit Beasts emanated from all directions.
Huo Yuhao's nerves were taut. His ears listened in all directions, his eyes scanned everywhere, and he controlled his steps with great effort, moving like a cautious kitten, only daring to tread lightly.
Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the bushes ahead.
"Ooh ooh!"
The bushes parted, and a strange-looking, white-furred ape-like creature scrambled out, shrieking.
Huo Yuhao's heart tightened.
Here it is, the Wind Baboon, the ten-year Spirit Beast that nearly killed a god.
He hadn't activated the Heavenly Eye at full power. To conserve spirit power, Huo Yuhao only used it simply to avoid threatening, powerful Spirit Beasts, so his perception of these weaker ones wasn't strong.
However, this Wind Baboon posed no threat to him.
Awakening two Divine Rank Martial Souls had already transformed his physical constitution, and the total amount of his spirit power was far greater than that of an ordinary tenth-rank Spirit Scholar.
A pale golden band appeared on his brow, adding a touch of dignity to Huo Yuhao's gaunt face.
The Heavenly Eye opened. At this moment, his vision changed; the World seemed to slow down.
The Wind Baboon pushed off the ground with its limbs, letting out a screech. Its movements became clear and visible; Huo Yuhao could even see the fluctuations of spirit power on its body.
Channeling spirit power into the white tiger dagger, its blade radiated white light. Huo Yuhao swung the dagger, and a blade of light shot out, tearing the Wind Baboon in two. It died without even having time to scream.
How powerful the white tiger dagger is, Huo Yuhao marveled inwardly. It sliced through the Wind Baboon like tofu.
Fortunately, he had practiced activating this white tiger dagger on the way here. Otherwise, using it recklessly could have injured him.
A white ring of light materialized above the Wind Baboon's corpse.
So this is a spirit ring.
Huo Yuhao stared intently at the jade-like, lustrous ten-year spirit ring.
"Finally! Finally, I've found a human with a mental attribute Martial Soul! Such a powerful Martial Soul, carrying such a divine, majestic aura! This lofty, superior flavor is simply marvelous!"
A voice rang out in Huo Yuhao's mind, its tone extremely excited.
It's here!
Huo Yuhao's heart stirred, but his expression remained impassive.
A vast, mountain-like mental force enveloped the surroundings, making Huo Yuhao feel somewhat breathless.
Even without significant offensive capabilities, it was still a million-year Spirit Beast. After being drained for nearly ten thousand years, it still possessed such oppressive mental force.
Tianmeng Ice Silkworm!
I've been waiting for you!
About twenty meters away from the Wind Baboon's corpse, the muddy soil bulged upwards, forming a mound.
The mound cracked open, releasing a white, smoke-like cold air from within. Frost formed layer upon layer on the surrounding vegetation.
The crack grew larger, revealing the being inside in its true form: an ice silkworm about seven to eight meters long, its body a white-gold color with a luminous halo flowing over it, exuding a divine aura.
Its most distinctive features were its beady eyes and the ten golden bands.
"Human kid, you're not afraid upon seeing me? Are you captivated by my charming figure?"
The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's mouthparts moved slightly, its voice directly reaching Huo Yuhao's brain.
A piercing chill stung his skin, but it couldn't suppress the burning heat in Huo Yuhao's heart. Its appearance might leave something to be desired, but it was indeed very attractive to him. After all, you are my cheat.
"Exquisitely beautiful, absolutely magnificent," Huo Yuhao nodded, staring unblinkingly at the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
"You're quite the kid, not bad! I, your big brother, will generously tell you of my origins!" The Tianmeng Ice Silkworm wriggled its body closer to Huo Yuhao, looking down from its height. "I am the million-year Spirit Beast, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, the king among Spirit Beasts, possessing World-shattering power, the longest-living Spirit Beast on the entire Douluo Continent."