Evolution, Annihilation of the Soul
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No one knew how much time had passed before Huo Yuhao slowly separated from the Emperor Auspicious Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
Within his spiritual sea, a complete stream of memories now existed — memories belonging to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion from the moment she was born in the Star Dou Great Forest. Every scene, every perception of fate, every fluctuation of destiny was now intertwined with his own consciousness.
At the same time, the Eye of Life within his Spirit Eyes had undergone a qualitative transformation. After fusing with the power of destiny, it had successfully evolved into the Eye of Destiny.
Huo Yuhao could clearly sense the change.
The Eye of Destiny was not merely an amplification of vitality — it granted perception of fate's threads, subtle causality, and the fluctuations of luck itself. The entire world seemed slightly clearer in his perception, as if hidden trajectories had been revealed.
Simultaneously, his spiritual power rose again.
However, compared to his already vast spiritual sea — strengthened by the million-year soul beast Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, the Ice Empress, the Snow Empress, and Electrolux — this increase was only a modest enhancement.
Still, any growth in spiritual power was precious.
"Hmm?"
A soft exclamation suddenly echoed within his spiritual sea.
It was the voice of Electrolux.
"Teacher Yi, you've awakened!"
Huo Yuhao's heart trembled with joy.
Ever since assisting him in completing the Spirit Soul fusion contract with the Snow Empress, Electrolux, Tianmeng, and the Ice Empress had fallen into deep dormancy to recover their strength. Though Electrolux's spiritual realm far surpassed the others, he was only a wisp of divine consciousness residing within Yuhao's second spiritual sea.
It was the stimulation of destiny's power that finally awakened him.
"The power of fate…"
Electrolux's voice carried unmistakable surprise.
As the former Holy Necromancer and Calamity of the Undead, he possessed profound understanding of souls and destiny. He immediately recognized the evolution within Yuhao's Spirit Eyes.
"Yuhao, how did you obtain such power?"
"It comes from the Three-Eyed Golden Lion before me," Yuhao replied honestly. "She embodies the collective fortune of the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest. Through guidance and resonance, I obtained part of her destiny power."
"Oh?"
Through Yuhao's senses, Electrolux carefully observed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
"Indeed, a being born of destiny itself. You are fortunate beyond measure to encounter such an existence."
Yuhao only smiled faintly.
But suddenly, Electrolux's tone shifted.
"However… why is there another soul imprint hidden within this auspicious beast?"
Huo Yuhao's pupils contracted sharply.
"Teacher Yi, you can sense it?"
If his deduction was correct, that hidden trace of soul power belonged to Tang Wutong, daughter of Tang San. According to the original trajectory of fate, when the Three-Eyed Golden Lion perished, that fragment would seize her destiny power.
Even Di Tian, the Beast God, had been unable to perceive it.
But Electrolux was different.
He was a god who specialized in souls.
"It is subtle," Electrolux said calmly. "Extremely concealed. But concealment before me is meaningless."
Relief flooded Yuhao's heart.
As long as it could be discovered, it could be destroyed.
If this imprint were eliminated, Tang San's design to harvest the Star Dou Forest's destiny would collapse entirely.
"Teacher Yi, can you erase it?"
"Erase it?" Electrolux gave a low chuckle. "Though I am but a remnant consciousness, that trace is weak. Destroying it will not be difficult."
"That's excellent."
Yuhao briefly explained Tang San's underlying scheme.
Electrolux's tone turned cold.
"So this is the so-called God King of this world? Attempting to strip away the destiny of an entire race? Such action would cripple the foundation of the soul beasts."
Indeed, ten thousand years later in the original timeline, the decline of soul beasts was directly tied to the loss of destiny.
"Though I am human," Yuhao said firmly, "I will not allow such an outcome."
After a pause, Electrolux added thoughtfully:
"Since this originates from a God King, prepare for unexpected consequences."
"I understand."
At that moment, another lazy voice echoed.
"Relax, little Yuhao. Big Brother is awake too."
It was Tianmeng Ice Silkworm.
"Ah, you oversized worm, you recovered quickly," Electrolux teased lightly.
Though Tianmeng and Electrolux had once clashed, their shared effort in helping Yuhao fuse the Snow Empress had improved their relationship.
"Hmph! This brother is a million-year soul beast. Naturally superior to a remnant like you."
Electrolux merely laughed.
"Yuhao, have the little lion relax. I will guide your spiritual power to eliminate that foreign imprint."
Yuhao withdrew from internal communication.
Though their exchange seemed long, it had occurred in less than a breath.
When he opened his eyes, Di Tian immediately sensed the difference.
Particularly the vertical third eye upon Yuhao's forehead — the Eye of Destiny — radiated profound, mysterious pressure.
Even Di Tian felt a faint tremor in his dragon heart.
"The power of destiny…"
Yuhao turned toward the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.
Her gaze toward him was complicated — recognition, closeness, and something deeper born from shared destiny.
"Auspicious Beast," Yuhao said gently, "release your spiritual defenses. While guiding your destiny power, I discovered a foreign soul imprint hidden deep within you. Once destroyed, you will be free."
"Is this true, Lord?" Di Tian asked urgently.
"Of course."
The Three-Eyed Golden Lion immediately relaxed her mind.
Yuhao's spiritual power flowed into her consciousness — though in truth, it was guided by Electrolux.
Within the depths of her soul, Electrolux quickly located the foreign imprint — faint yet intricately concealed.
"Strange structure… but insignificant."
Electrolux activated his necromantic spiritual force and surged forward.
The moment contact was made—
The hidden soul imprint suddenly erupted in radiant divine light.
A cold, sharp divine will resounded violently through the spiritual space:
"Whoever dares disrupt this god's plan shall face inevitable death!"
The aura was unmistakable.
It belonged to Tang San.
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