Chapter 49: Nurturing the Child of Fortune
Faced with Huo Yuhao's trembling words of thanks, chilled by the cold, Lei Chen responded with a calm smile. He said nothing more, simply raising his right hand casually and pointing a finger gently at Huo Yuhao.
Instantly, a soft, warm, multicolored light barrier materialized out of thin air, enveloping Huo Yuhao completely. Though seemingly fragile, the barrier possessed a formidable power that seemed to isolate everything. The extreme cold of the Far North Land, capable of freezing and cracking metal, was instantly blocked out.
His nearly frozen limbs and body rapidly warmed. Huo Yuhao felt an indescribable warmth envelop him, as if he had stepped from a harsh winter into a warm spring in an instant. He immediately understood that this was, once again, the mysterious 'Plane Master' senior lending a hand.
"Thank you, Senior! I've troubled you again!" Huo Yuhao hurriedly bowed once more. Though his voice still carried a slight tremor, it was no longer strained, filled instead with sincere gratitude.
This time, Lei Chen did not acknowledge Huo Yuhao's thanks. His deep, starry eyes rested on the youth as thoughts raced through his mind.
As the supreme being presiding over this plane, Lei Chen naturally knew the source of the extraordinary, vast fortune that clung to Huo Yuhao.
This was the result of the Sea God Tang San, far away in the Divine Realm, acting on his own selfish motives. By keeping his god-level relatives stranded in the Douluo Plane, he had catalyzed this outcome.
The purpose was to make the Douluo Plane instinctively sense a 'threat.' To eliminate that threat, the plane would converge its fortune onto a single individual, giving birth to a 'Child of Fortune.'
Now, with Tang Hao and Ah Yin having fled the Douluo Plane, Tai Tan and Niu Tian having perished, and Tang San's divine sense imprint erased, the greatest threat to the plane had been removed by Lei Chen himself.
Therefore, from the plane's own perspective, the existence value of Huo Yuhao, this 'Child of Fortune,' had greatly diminished. If Lei Chen wished, a single thought could disperse the fortune gathered upon him, returning him to mediocrity.
So, should he disperse this fortune? A flicker of consideration passed through Lei Chen's mind.
His gaze pierced through Huo Yuhao's body, seeing the million-year Soul Beast, Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, still shivering within his Spiritual Sea. He also saw Huo Yuhao's spiritual foundation, transformed by the Ice Silkworm's origin power, possessing potential far exceeding that of ordinary people.
'He received the sacrifice of a million-year Soul Beast; his foundation is set, his potential immense. To disperse his fortune now would be like discarding an uncut jade halfway—a true pity.'
Lei Chen shook his head slightly, dismissing the idea.
'Moreover, if his fortune is maintained and guided correctly, with his character and opportunities, it is not impossible for him to create his own God Position in the future. For the plane, the benefits would far outweigh the drawbacks.'
Having weighed the pros and cons, Lei Chen had reached a decision.
Not only would he not disperse this fortune, he would Go with the flow give him an extra push, accelerating his growth. However, the direction of that growth must be guided by him, the Plane Master.
With his mind made up, Lei Chen looked at Huo Yuhao, who still stood respectfully, his eyes filled with confusion and anticipation. He spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying an indisputable authority: "You know propriety and observe etiquette; your character is acceptable. I am fully aware of your reason for coming to the Far North Land."
His gaze seemed to sweep inadvertently over Huo Yuhao's dantian energy sea, where a nascent, ice-attribute Martial Soul framework slept—constructed by the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's power, possessing a shell but no soul.
"You merely wish to bestow a soul upon this second ice-attribute Martial Soul of yours, transforming it into a true top-tier Martial Soul. This matter is easily accomplished."
Before his words faded, Lei Chen raised his hand again. A point of multicolored light, seemingly containing the essence of life's creation, swirled around his fingertip as he gently pointed towards the space between Huo Yuhao's eyebrows.
Huo Yuhao felt a cool sensation between his brows as an indescribably vast will instantly flooded into his Spiritual Sea. It was not an attack, but a higher-level form of guidance and bestowal.
He clearly'saw' his previously hollow ice-attribute Martial Soul framework, infused with the multicolored light, as if being imbued with a true soul and laws!
The form of the Martial Soul began to undergo a profound transformation. It no longer mimicked a specific Soul Beast, but gradually coalesced into the purest, most fundamental collection of ice elements!
An aura of Ultimate Ice, far more refined and profound than before, emanated from the depths of the Martial Soul, beginning to resonate with his own Soul Power.
Within mere moments, Huo Yuhao's second Martial Soul had been completely reborn, evolving from an empty shell into a pure elemental Martial Soul—Ice!
Its quality was now completely on par with top-tier ice-attribute beast Martial Souls like the Ice Jade Scorpion, directly pointing to the very origin of ice laws!
"This... this is..." Huo Yuhao inwardly observed the brand-new Martial Soul, radiating with a brilliant blue light as if composed of countless icy runes. He was so Excited he could barely speak.
He could feel that this Martial Soul possessed limitless potential for growth!
This miraculous feat also drew a flicker of astonishment in the diamond-like eyes of the Xue Di, who stood quietly nearby.
Directly bestowing a Martial Soul with a soul and elevating it to the level of elemental origin? Was this the capability of the Plane Master?
However, Lei Chen's gifts were not finished. With a turn of his wrist, a peculiar immortal herb appeared in his palm.
This herb was entirely jade-green, its leaves carved like emerald. Most strange was a dewdrop-like liquid cradled in the center of its leaves, shimmering with an autumn-water radiance as it rolled.
"This is the Autumn Dew Gazing Herb," Lei Chen said as, under his control, the herb floated towards Huo Yuhao. "Your Martial Soul is the eyes, falling within the category of 本体武魂. Consuming it will aid your Spirit Eyes Martial Soul in undergoing a second awakening. Both your spiritual power and visual abilities will experience a qualitative leap."
Huo Yuhao was thorough stunned. With trembling hands, he received the herb emitting a cool aura, feeling as if everything he had experienced today was like a dream.
First, nearly killed by the Xue Di, then saved by the Plane Master, and now receiving unimaginably great opportunities in succession!
He opened his mouth, wanting to express his thanks, but found any words pale and weak at this moment. He could only bow his head deeply once more, choking out:
"Senior... this junior... how could someone like me be worthy of such generous gifts from you... I will never forget this kindness and virtue for all eternity!"
Lei Chen said indifferent, "The opportunity has been placed in your hands. Whether you can grasp it depends on yourself. I hope you will cultivate diligently in the future, not Let down this bestowed fortune, nor Let down this plane."
As he spoke, he flicked his finger once more. A thin stream of multicolored light shot out, silently merging into the back of Huo Yuhao's right hand. It formed a complex, profound mark before fading from sight.
"This mark will allow you to freely enter and exit the core areas of all Soul Beast habitats in the future, such as the Star Dou Great Forest and the Far North Land. No Soul Beast will attack you. When you need a Soul Ring, you can use this mark to find a suitable Soul Beast and perform a 'Imprinting'."
The One surprise after another had left Huo Yuhao somewhat numbness. Stroking his slightly warm hand, he could only repeat, "Yes! This junior understands! Thank you, Senior! Thank you, Senior!"
Lei Chen gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze to the Xue Di standing respectfully nearby. He instructed, "Xue Di, since you are now free, transcribe two suitable ice-attribute soul skills for this youth. After the Imprinting is complete, let him leave on his own. Then come find me at my place of seclusion."
With those words, Lei Chen's figure seemed to meld into the wind and snow, quietly fading and disappearing without leaving the slightest trace, as if he had never been there.
Only an Excited Huo Yuhao remained on the spot, along with the Xue Di with complex emotions, and within Huo Yuhao's Spiritual Sea, the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm, who had finally relaxed and begun its incessant chatter once more.